NHL veteran Ian Cole is coming off one of the strongest seasons of his career. Known for his grit and consistency, Cole led the league in blocked shots this season, set personal bests in time on ice, and played in all 82 regular-season games—a testament to his endurance and commitment.Cole’s roots run deep. The Cole family traces its lineage back to pre- and early-colonial America, with the other three main branches of his ancestry originating from Great Britain. His heritage is as rich and grounded as his playing style.Join us in this episode as we dive into Ian’s journey, explore the nuances of hockey, and discover how—through stories like his—we’re all a little more Hockey Related than we might think.

Michael Kesselring is a rising star for the Utah Mammoth. Drafted by Edmonton Oilers in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, he played for the Bakersfield Condors of the AHL before being traded to Arizona. The now 25 year-old, 6-foot-5, defenseman out of Northeastern University is a fan favorite and has earned is time on the ice minutes. His recent Gold medal with the USA in the IIHF Men's World Hockey Championship is just the latest honor of his career.Kesselring has a rich heritage of immigrant ancestors as well as those living in France. We explore his genealogy and heritage as an American Hockey player. As we learn more about hockey we also learn that we are all Hockey Related.Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/hockeyrel8ted/TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@hockeyrelatedTwitter -- https://x.com/HockeyRel8tedFacebook -- https://www.facebook.com/HockeyRel8tedLinktr.ee -- https://linktr.ee/HockeyRelated

This episode focuses on the Utah Mammoth center Barret Hayton and his family Tree. Barrett has played on multiple Canadian National Hockey teams earn gold medals in multiple tournaments and being chosen captain. Barrett's great-grandfather was injured during battle in World War one.