My Dad Used to Play Hockey Episode #15 - Willie O'Ree

My Dad Used to Play Hockey

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National Geographic photographer and conservationist Jaime Rojo has spent decades capturing the beauty and fragility of the monarch butterfly. Their epic migration is one of nature’s most breathtaking spectacles, but their survival is under threat. In this episode, Jaime shares how his passion for photography and conservation led him to document the monarchs’ journey. He and host Brian Lowery discuss the deeper story behind his award-winning images, one about resilience, connection, and the urgent need to protect our natural world. See Jaime's story on the monarch butterflies at his website: rojovisuals.com , and follow Brian Lowery at knowwhatyousee.com .…

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This is a first for the show because he was a first for hockey.
2 years before the Boston Red Sox, the Boston Bruins had the first black member of their storied franchise.
Willie O'Ree. He was also the first black player in NHL history.
Beyond that, he did it all without vision in one eye.
He's an NHL Hall of Famer. One of the true ambassadors of the game. And my dad's former teammate during his time in San Diego.
Some moments are bigger than the game.
Get to know him.
I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk.
My dad used to play hockey.

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My Dad Used to Play Hockey

My Dad Used to Play Hockey Episode #15 - Willie O'Ree

My Dad Used to Play Hockey

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My Dad Used to Play Hockey

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MDUTPH- The Reload With Bob Strumm Episode #3 - Guest Jody Shelley 1:01:11

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Johnny Gaudreau wanted the Flyers. It was a case of unrequited love. The Blue Jackets decided that they were ready for a relationship, acquiring the best free agent available this off season. A tale of two cities and two General Managers. What the hell happened? Also, did Calgary have a fine offseason despite the loss of two stars? Is speed really the only way to win in this league? Strummer has been a hockey man all his life, culminating in his turn as Director of Pro Scouting for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Joining Bob and me is Jody Shelley, former Blue Jacket and Flyer, and current Columbus NHL analyst. It's the Reload, how bad teams get good and good teams get better.…

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My Dad Used to Play Hockey Season 2 Episode 8 - Glen Macnow 49:35

3 years ago49:35

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"You lost to your enemy and you hated your enemy but in the end you respected them." WIP host. He was integral in building the second 24 hour sports talk station in the country. He created a long form program that really inspired me to do this whole messy fun podcast. Tell Us Your Story. Glen Macnow. He saw the Flyers win their second (and yes last) Cup against the Buffalo Sabres. As a Sabres fan. But he moved on to Philly and like Al and Jayson and Angelo and Sam, he is as much a part of Philly Sports history as any player. Get to to know him. This is his story. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.…

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MDUTPH- The Reload with Bob Strumm Episode #2 - HOFer Al Morganti 1:02:36

3 years ago1:02:36

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"I think the frustration is 'Where's the Plan?" "I will say that a lot of new players come in and open their eyes to an empty arena and ask...what happened?' Flyers fans are angry at the team. But who doesn't love Al? Al Morganti is a Hockey Hall of Famer. I may jokes about it but it's well deserved. He has a perspective all his own. He is part of Flyers History. This is The Reload. How bad teams get good and good teams get better. Bob Strumm, my co-host, know more about hockey than anyone earth. Al is up there too. Follow him @nufced.…

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MDUTPH- The Reload with Bob Strumm Episode #1 - Guest Doug MacLean 1:02:18

3 years ago1:02:18

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"I don't think Hexy did as bad a job as people like to portray." "That decision probably cost me $30 Million." How bad teams get good. How good teams get better. It's not just a rebuild. It's a reload. Happy Draft Day. Strummer has been a hockey man all his life, culminating in his turn as Director of Pro Scouting for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Zak knows little. Joining us this draft day is Doug MacLean, former NHL GM, President and Head Coach.…

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My Dad Used to to Play Hockey Season 2 Episode 7 - Jeff Chychrun 1:04:35

3 years ago1:04:35

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"He walked 100 miles with a 100 pound bag of flour to start a new life." Our ancestors have similar stories. Always nice to have a fellow Ukrainian on. Flyer Alumni member Jeff Chyrchrun was not only a great player but an outspoken advocate of Ukraine and it's courageous struggle against Russian invasion. His son is pretty good at the game too. Jeff is both a great hockey story and a great Uke story. He is featured prominently here: https://www.amazon.com/UKE-Untold-Story-Hockey-Legends/dp/B093TBRMQ7 Get to know him. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.…

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My Dad Used to Play Hockey Season 2 Episode 6 - Terry O'Reilly 1:10:52

3 years ago1:10:52

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"He showed that's how it's done. If you want to be good you have to work, work, work. Ask anybody on the Bullies team who was their most vicious opponent and one name will come up over and over and over. Taz. (Like the devil) Terry O'Reilly. #24 for the Boston Bruins. A legendary franchise retired his number. He moved away from hockey because of family. But he's always part of the hockey family. Fans hate him way more than anyone he played against. You might not believe it buddies, but they're all friends now. Well, not all of them. Terry. Bruins legend. Get to know him. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.…

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My Dad Used to Play Hockey Season 2 Episode 5 - Mike Keenan 54:24

3 years ago54:24

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Keenan's Kids, as they are now affectionately called, almost brought Philly not one but two Stanley Cups. Almost. So close. But you know.....the Oilers. The head of that team was controversial (to understate his reputation) Mike Keenan. Iron Mike. He is known as fierce, vindictive, and sometimes petty. But he gets results. And most of his players love him. Most of them. He got his Cup. With the Rangers. Dammit. Separate the myth from the truth of Coach Mike Keenan. Get to know him. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.…

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My Dad Used to Play Hockey Season 2 Episode 3 - Tim Kerr 51:47

3 years ago51:47

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The greatest goal scorer in Flyers history. Dave Poulin recently said he should be in the Hall of Fame. I agree. He rarely does these. Tim Kerr. Get to know him. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.

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Snow the Goalie and My Dad Used to Play Hockey - The Jim McCrossin Episode 51:27

3 years ago51:27

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"I truly believe we are all blessed with gifts and my gift is a caregiver." That's really all you need to know about Jim McCrossin. Flyers fans. We need your help. Jimmy McCrossin and Sal Raffa have dedicated the better part of two decades as athletic trainers of the National Hockey League's Philadelphia Flyers. Both men have been diagnosed with incurable blood diseases and are suing Comcast Spectacor among others for negligence and liability. While that case is in litigation, Jimmy and Sal are receiving medical treatment for their illnesses. Unfortunately, some of these treatments are not covered by either's medical insurance. We want to give back to these men and their families in a time of need after all they've done for Philadephia hockey and the community. Please visit www.gofundme.com/jimmyandsal Haddon Planning Group Since 1981, we've taken an x-ray of your financial life to ensure you can live comfortably & retire Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.…

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My Dad Used to Play Hockey Season 2 Episode 4 - Volodymyr Mula 1:06:52

3 years ago1:06:52

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#StandWithUkraine "And that night the world changed." "For two weeks I couldn't eat and couldn't sleep." There are 57 Ukrainians on The Stanley Cup. Including my dad, Orest Kindrachuk, who joins me on this episode. Our guest is Volodymyr Mula. Director of Uke: The Untold Story of Hockey Legends. Resident of Kyiv. As brave as you would imagine. Get to the know him. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey. We're Ukrainian.…

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My Dad Used to Play Hockey Season 2 Episode 2 - Mike Knuble 50:27

3 years ago50:27

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It's been a while buddies. I'm excited about this one. Because I am a fan of later in life success. Hemingway. Grandma Moses. Fey. Knuble. This Flyers great scored 221 goals after the age of 30. The quintessential don't give up story. He also suffered the worst injury in a Flyers Alumni game ever (still not that bad). He was one of my favorites. A complete game. Get to know him. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.…

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My Dad Used to Play Hockey Season 2 Episode 1 - Russ Farwell 42:42

3 years ago42:42

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June 30th 1992. Eric Lindros becomes a Flyer. Admit it you were excited. But we gave away a lot. Hello Lindros. Goodbye Forsberg. And Hextall and Simon and Ricci. Was it worth it? My guest is Russ Farwell. The GM for the Flyers from 1990-1994. "If you could have traded for Gretzky at 19 or 20...what's the price?" “Chuck Fletcher has it a lot easier than I did. Ed Snider doesn't phone him every couple of hours.” It was a dark era for the Flyers. Eric brought light. Russ brought light. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.…

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My Dad Used to Play Hockey Episode #30 - Andre "Moose" Dupont 51:54

3 years ago51:54

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"I left my heart in Philadelphia." Joe Watson co-hosted this one with me and I left it largely unedited. Seeing them reconnect was maybe my favorite moment of the whole show. I left in all the quirks. Never forget. This team, the Broad Street Bullies, formed a bond that can never be broken. Moose and Joe. I was lucky enough to be there. What a group. What glory. What a special thing. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.…

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My Dad Used to Play Hockey Bonus #3 - Happy 70th Lynn Kindrachuk 2:47

3 years ago2:47

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“It has to be better than last year's” My mom, Lynn Kindrachuk, said this yesterday on the eve of her 70th birthday. November 12th, 2020 wasn't the best. She was turning 69 while quarantining in my great aunt Joanne's basement after crossing the Canadian border to see her sister. Joanne will be with her today. Her sister will not. She passed on. There is a mountain near my parents house in California. There is a monument at the top of it. My aunt Marj, who often visited, called it the plus sign. But I like calling it what it is. A cross. Because it is holy and sacred. And every night, before bed, my mom likes to look at it and say a silent prayer. Last year my mom had to do two of the hardest things any of us ever have to do. Say goodbye to her sister. And then say goodbye to her sister in front of a large group of people, all grieving, but coming together because Marj liked parties. My mom spoke. She told a story. It was based on true events. I wrote it, but it's hers. It's theirs. Here it is. MARJ AND LYNN AND THE HALF TON NATIVE Up, Up, Up, way past where the rest of the world figure people go, there is a forest It's home to foxes, raccoons, moose, elk, and for a few months out of the year, Saskatchewan humans Two sisters, people, went for a walk in these woods one afternoon. Not a walk, a hike, because while it was a walk, it was a walk in the woods and that's different. So, a hike. Suddenly, out of nowhere (even though it happened all the time in these woods) a bear showed up. The bear appeared threatening. Bears are! They trick us as cubs and we think they're adorable but then they grow up and are all claws and teeth and reportedly amazing tree climbing abilities. The sisters grasped hands. Stoic, proud, ready for a battle. Then they thought about it for a moment and sensibly fled to the nearest body of water and were rescued. The bear had chased, but they had escaped! But, as someone who did not witness this but heard the story, I know there is an alternate version. I know this. Had they not fled, Had that not been the best option. Had the only option been to fight. They would have grappled with that goddam bear and beat him into early hibernation. That's what I know. Individually, they couldn't do that. Individually, there's a lot of things people can't do. But some people, when they're lucky and deserve luck and just.... deserve. They get a best friend, a sister, a fellow bear hunter To stand alongside with And tell a 500 pound animal "You'll have to fight both of us" While this podcast is essentially a tribute to my dad, This episode is for mom. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.…

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My Dad Used to Play Hockey Episode #29 - Dave "Tiger" Williams 48:53

3 years ago48:53