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Shawn Thornton was an unlikely NHL success, to say the least. The Oshawa, Ontario, native was picked late in the OHL and later thought he was being pranked when the Toronto Maple Leafs called him to say he'd been selected in the seventh round of the 1997 NHL draft. After years spent working and maturing in the AHL, Thornton would go on to play fourteen seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, and Florida Panthers, winning two Stanley Cups along the way.

Locked On Bruins podcast is your daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Boston Bruins and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Ian McLaren, the Locked On Bruins podcast provides your daily Bruins fix with expert perspective, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Bruins franchise, including exciting interviews and fun stuff sprinkled on the side. Locked On Bruins takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Bruins locker room and all over ...

One fall. One kiss. And one spicy fake relationship with a sassy redhead that shatters my playbook forever. Faye’s a young, cinnamon-sweet baker and a hopeless romantic. I’m a battle-scarred hockey player, rough on and off the ice. But when a slip, crash, and mind-blowing kiss go viral, the whole town thinks we’re a match. So we play along. She’ll hide my injury. I’ll bring crowds to her bakery. It’s a Win-Win. Until she moves in, and the late-night kisses turn into something more. And her laughter and her touch make me forget every rule I swore to play by. Just as things get ...

She’s off-limits. Now she’s carrying my baby. I’ve spent my life winning— On the ice, in business, with women. But Kady Lemieux? She’s the one challenge I never saw coming. Smart, stubborn, and completely immune to my charm. She’s also my best friend’s little sister. Which means I should stay the hell away. Too bad I don’t do rules. When my hockey team hires her as my new PR manager and forces us into a fake relationship—things spiral fast. She’s furious. I’m obsessed. And the line between real and pretend? Long gone. Late-night arguments that turn into something else....

Hockey icon Don Cherry talks hockey and more!

880 CHED and the Edmonton Oilers bring you Oilers NOW with Bob Stauffer daily. We cover the NHL Draft, free agency, Oilers training camp and the pursuit of the Stanley Cup like no one else can! As the colour commentator for the Edmonton Oilers, Bob Stauffer is sure to bring you all the latest Oilers news before anyone else!​

Murphy’s life didn’t begin on a track that would lead to homelessness. He was smart, dedicated to hockey, and was a key player for the Oilers, Red Wings, and Blackhawks, among other teams. But one vicious body check changed his life forever. Despite being shaken by the hit, Murphy was cleared to return to the game. Soon after, his entire life seemed to change. Murphy became a journeyman, moving from team to team. Along the way, other NHLers said they noticed something different about him, too.

Forty years after the "Miracle on Ice" captivated the world, this book deeply examines the impact that singular event had on the people who played and coached in it and how that game changed the trajectory of American hockey. Seasoned journalist John Gilbert was there every step of the way, and thanks to his detailed recordkeeping, allows listeners to reexamine the game against the Soviets, what made it the upset it was, why it still resonates today, and what it did to the lives of the players.

The Hartford Whalers were a beloved hockey team from their founding in 1972 as the New England Whalers. Playing in the National Hockey League's smallest market and arena after the World Hockey Association merger in 1979, they struggled in a division that included both the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens—but their fans were among the NHL's most loyal. In 1995 new owners demanded a new arena and, when it fell through, moved the team to North Carolina, rebranding as the Hurricanes.

Picking up where the best seller The Russian Five left off, Vlad the Impaler will have listeners alternately laughing and in tears with dozens more memorable, untold stories and anecdotes from the Detroit Red Wings Stanley Cup championship season 25 years ago. The book includes a foreword by Hall of Fame defenseman Slava Fetisov, along with lengthy excerpts from interviews of several members of that team, from captain Steve Yzerman, teammates Brendan Shanahan, Nicklas Lidstrom, Sergei Fedorov, Igor Larionov, Slava Kozlov, and coach Scotty Bowman, among many others.

In his late 30s, celebrated essayist, journalist, and author Bill McKibben - never much of an athlete - decided the time had come for him to really test his body. Cross-country skiing his challenge of choice, he lived the fantasy of many amateur athletes and trained - with the help of a coach/guru - nearly full-time, putting in hours and miles typical of an Olympic hopeful. For one vigorous year, which would culminate in a series of grueling, long-distance races, McKibben experienced his body's rhythms and possibilities as never before.

Welcome to the Florida Panthers Podcast Network! Here you'll find multiple shows detailing everything a Panthers fan needs to know. From weekly updates and interviews with "Territory Talk" to monthly check-ins on prospects with "Panthers Pipeline," there's a little something for every fan out there. Plus, before you get ready to watch the Cats in action, make sure to listen to the "5-Minute Morning Skate" for all the news, notes and quotes heading into every game.

From the backyard hockey rink to the nail-biting suspense of draft days, Karl Subban shares tales of his family's unique hockey journey. Mixing personal stories with lessons he learned as a coach and principal - lessons about goal setting, perseverance, and accomplishment - How We Did It will allow other parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors to apply the same principles as they help the young people in their lives to identify, develop, and live their dreams.

Locked On Kraken podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Seattle Kraken and the National Hockey League. Hosted by journalist Erica L. Ayala of The New York Times, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, and more, the Locked On Kraken podcast provides your daily Squid Squad fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Kraken franchise. Locked On Kraken takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Kraken locker room and ...

Jamie Dodd and Canucks Reporter Thomas Drance combine to bring you the most comprehensive Canucks coverage in Vancouver. They dive into all the issues that matter for any diehard Canucks fan. Plus, hear exclusive interviews from the players and the team to stay up to date all season long.

Comprising nearly 30 all-new, exclusive interviews with players, coaches, trainers, broadcasters, and a celebrity fan, the book is not only a genuine account of the Islanders from this time, but also of the National Hockey League in general. Set up in the oral history format, Dynasty sounds like a documentary but in book form, as the participants weigh in on the ups and downs of the Islanders and pull no punches in their recollections and opinions.

During the height of the Cold War, a group of small-town young men would lead their underdog hockey team from the little country of Czechoslovakia against the Soviet Union, the juggernaut in their sport. As they battled on the ice, the young players would keep their people's quest for freedom alive, and forge a way to fight back against the authoritarian forces that sought to crush them. Freedom to Win tells a story that ranges from iconic moments in history to courageous individual stories.

High in the mountains of Colorado skiing is not just a winter sport, it's a way of life.

Locked On NHL Prospects podcast is the daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and notable stories surrounding the best and most exciting prospects in hockey, both draft eligible and NHL-affiliated. Hosted by Hadi Kalakeche (prospect analyst and scout For Eyes On The Prize and DobberProspects) and Sebastian High, the Locked On NHL Prospects podcast takes you beyond the bright lights and provides your daily fix with expert opinions, local analysis, and coverage of all things NHL prospects. The Locked On NHL Prospects ...

Mark Messier is one of the most accomplished athletes and dynamic leaders in the history of professional sports. He won the Stanley Cup five times with the Edmonton Oilers during their dynasty years and once more with the New York Rangers, ending the team’s 54-year championship drought. He is second on the all-time career lists for playoff points and third for regular season games played and for regular season points. Notably, he is the only player to have captained two different NHL franchises to championships.