Rink Stories
138 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsA first generation hockey Dad stumbles and bumbles his way through youth hockey after accepting an innocent invitation to a town learn-to-skate promising free coffee and donuts. What is this world of 6am practices, away games that are 400 miles away and are actually 4 games over the weekend! Who knew! Follow @RinkStories on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.
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#8 - John Messuri, Head Coach at Arlington (MA) HS, Part 1
May 05, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBWhere Bob is joined by Arlington (MA) HS Head Coach John Messuri to break down the anticlimactic thud that was the end of the 2020 high school hockey season. +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Music adapted from works by Ken Klein, Bob Winter and the Mo'Nobs. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and share with like-minded friends. Follow @RinkStories on Twitter and Instagram. +++ In the first of a two-part con...
DMV
April 21, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWhere Bob discusses hockey with Scott Lowe of My Hockey Rankings and DMV Prospects +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Theme and background music adapted from work by Ken Klein and the Mo'Nobs. Keyboard performance of "Far Above Cayuga's Waters" by Bob Winter. +++ In this episode, Bob welcomes Scott Lowe, and they discuss such burning questions as: How does the NCAA tournament simulation work on My Hockey Rankings? How should parents look after their player's post-you...
Scott Lowe of My Hockey Rankings and DMV Prospects
April 21, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWhere Bob discusses hockey with Scott Lowe of My Hockey Rankings and DMV Prospects +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Theme and background music adapted from work by Ken Klein and the Mo'Nobs. Keyboard performance of "Far Above Cayuga's Waters" by Bob Winter. +++ In this episode, Bob welcomes Scott Lowe, and they discuss such burning questions as: How does the NCAA tournament simulation work on My Hockey Rankings? How should parents look after their player's post-you...
#7 - Scott Lowe of My Hockey Rankings and DMV Prospects
April 21, 2020 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWhere Bob discusses hockey with Scott Lowe of My Hockey Rankings and DMV Prospects +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Theme and background music adapted from work by Ken Klein and the Mo'Nobs. Keyboard performance of "Far Above Cayuga's Waters" by Bob Winter. +++ In this episode, Bob welcomes Scott Lowe, and they discuss such burning questions as: How does the NCAA tournament simulation work on My Hockey Rankings? How should parents look after their player's post-you...
#6 - Minnesota: Land of Prince and Hockey
April 15, 2020 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBBob's conversation with Matthew Jasper in Episode 5 launched a zillion Minnesota-oriented inter-web inquiries. Listen here as Bob reveals his extensive research on all matters Minnesota, discovering answers to a host of timeless questions, such as: How many Brotens played in the NHL? Is Minnesota really the biggest hockey state in the land? What pivotal moment in the film Purple Rain revolved around hockey? What sports scandal took place on Lake Minnetonka? What is the greatest Prince album ...
#6 - Minnesota: Land of Hockey and Prince
April 15, 2020 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBBob's conversation with Matthew Jasper in Episode 5 launched a zillion Minnesota-oriented inter-web inquiries. Listen here as Bob reveals his extensive research on all matters Minnesota, discovering answers to a host of timeless questions, such as: How many Brotens played in the NHL? Is Minnesota really the biggest hockey state in the land? What pivotal moment in the film Purple Rain revolved around hockey? What sports scandal took place on Lake Minnetonka? What is the greatest Prince album ...
Minnesota
April 15, 2020 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBWhere Bob reveals his extensive research on all matters Minnesota. +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Artwork and theme music adapted from the work of Ken Klein. Keyboard performances of Prince tunes by Bob Winter. Matthew Jasper's book Home Ice is available at HomeIce.MN. +++ Bob's conversation with Matthew Jasper in Episode 5 launched a zillion Minnesota-oriented inter-web inquiries. Listen here to find answers to a host of timeless questions, such as: How many Bro...
Minnesota: Land of Hockey and Prince
April 15, 2020 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBBob's conversation with Matthew Jasper in Episode 5 launched a zillion Minnesota-oriented inter-web inquiries. Listen here as Bob reveals his extensive research on all matters Minnesota, discovering answers to a host of timeless questions, such as: How many Brotens played in the NHL? Is Minnesota really the biggest hockey state in the land? What pivotal moment in the film Purple Rain revolved around hockey? What sports scandal took place on Lake Minnetonka? What is the greatest Prince album ...
#5 - Matthew Jasper, creator of the book Home Ice
April 07, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBWhere Bob has an in-depth conversation with Matthew Jasper. Jasper is a Grand Rapids MN native and the creator of Home Ice, a beautiful coffee table book that takes us on a visual tour of 72 rinks around his home state of Minnesota. The book is available at HomeIce.MN. +++ Produced by Matt Hopf. Artwork and music themes adapted from the work of Ken Klein. "Far Above Cayuga's Waters" performed by Bob Winter. Follow @RinkStories on Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoyed this episode, please...
Jasper
April 07, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBWhere Bob has an in-depth conversation with Matthew Jasper. Jasper is a Grand Rapids MN native and the creator of Home Ice, a coffee table book that takes us on a visual tour of 72 rinks around his home state of Minnesota. The book is available at HomeIce.MN. +++ Produced by Matt Hopf. Artwork and music themes adapted from the work of Ken Klein. "Far Above Cayuga's Waters" performed by Bob Winter. Follow @RinkStories on Instagram and Twitter.
Matthew Jasper, creator of the book Home Ice
April 07, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBWhere Bob has an in-depth conversation with Matthew Jasper. Jasper is a Grand Rapids MN native and the creator of Home Ice, a beautiful coffee table book that takes us on a visual tour of 72 rinks around his home state of Minnesota. The book is available at HomeIce.MN. +++ Produced by Matt Hopf. Artwork and music themes adapted from the work of Ken Klein. "Far Above Cayuga's Waters" performed by Bob Winter. Follow @RinkStories on Instagram and Twitter. If you enjoyed this episode, please...
#4 - Scotty Bowman, Greatest Hockey Coach of All Time?
April 01, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBBob and Matt discuss the top 5 hockey coaches of all time. Where does Scotty Bowman rank? What does Ken Dryden think of Bowman as coach? His players? Why did he always have a contract dispute and leave - yet have continued success. Lather, rinse, repeat. +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Theme and background tunes adapted from music by Ken Klein. "Far Above Cayuga’s Waters" performed by Bob Winter. Dramatic readings extracted from Ken Dryden’s book, The Game. If you e...
Scotty Bowman - Greatest Hockey Coach of All Time?
April 01, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBWhere Bob and Matt discuss the top 5 hockey coaches of all time. Where does Scotty Bowman rank? What does Ken Dryden think of Bowman as coach? His players? Why did he always have a contract dispute and leave - yet have continued success. Lather, rinse, repeat. +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Theme and background tunes adapted from music by Ken Klein. "Far Above Cayuga’s Waters" performed by Bob Winter. Dramatic readings extracted from Ken Dryden’s book, The Game. If...
#4 - Scotty Bowman - Greatest Hockey Coach of All Time?
April 01, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBWhere Bob and Matt discuss the top 5 hockey coaches of all time. Where does Scotty Bowman rank? What does Ken Dryden think of Bowman as coach? His players? Why did he always have a contract dispute and leave - yet have continued success. Lather, rinse, repeat. +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Theme and background tunes adapted from music by Ken Klein. "Far Above Cayuga’s Waters" performed by Bob Winter. Dramatic readings extracted from Ken Dryden’s book, The Game. If...
Scottie Bowman - Greatest Hockey Coach of All Time?
April 01, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBWhere Bob and Matt discuss the top 5 hockey coaches of all time. Where does Scottie Bowman rank? What does Ken Dryden think of Bowman as coach? His players? Why did he always have a contract dispute and leave - yet have continued success. Lather, rinse, repeat. +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Theme and background tunes adapted from music by Ken Klein. "Far Above Cayuga’s Waters" performed by Bob Winter. Dramatic readings extracted from Ken Dryden’s book, The Game. I...
#4 - The Greatest Hockey Coaches of All Time
April 01, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBBob and Matt discuss the top 5 hockey coaches of all time. Where does Scotty Bowman rank? What does Ken Dryden think of Bowman as coach? His players? Why did he always have a contract dispute and leave - yet have continued success. Lather, rinse, repeat. +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Theme and background tunes adapted from music by Ken Klein. "Far Above Cayuga’s Waters" performed by Bob Winter. Dramatic readings extracted from Ken Dryden’s book, The Game. If you e...
#4 - Who Is The Greatest Hockey Coach of All Time?
April 01, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBBob and Matt discuss the top 5 hockey coaches of all time. Where does Scotty Bowman rank? What does Ken Dryden think of Bowman as coach? His players? Why did he always have a contract dispute and leave - yet have continued success. Lather, rinse, repeat. +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Theme and background tunes adapted from music by Ken Klein. "Far Above Cayuga’s Waters" performed by Bob Winter. Dramatic readings extracted from Ken Dryden’s book, The Game. If you e...
#4 - Coach talk - who was the greatest coach of all time?
April 01, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBWhere Bob and Matt discuss the top 5 hockey coaches of all time. Where does Scotty Bowman rank? What does Ken Dryden think of Bowman as coach? His players? Why did he always have a contract dispute and leave - yet have continued success. Lather, rinse, repeat. +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Theme and background tunes adapted from music by Ken Klein. "Far Above Cayuga’s Waters" performed by Bob Winter. Dramatic readings extracted from Ken Dryden’s book, The Game. If...
Bowman
April 01, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBWhere Bob and Matt discuss the greatest hockey coaches of all time. +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Theme and background tunes adapted from music by Ken Klein. "Far Above Cayuga’s Waters" performed by Bob Winter. Dramatic readings extracted from Ken Dryden’s book, The Game.
The Greatest Hockey Coaches of All Time
April 01, 2020 01:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBWhere Bob and Matt discuss the greatest hockey coaches of all time. +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Theme and background tunes adapted from music by Ken Klein. "Far Above Cayuga’s Waters" performed by Bob Winter. Dramatic readings extracted from Ken Dryden’s book, The Game. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and share with like-minded friends. Follow @RinkStories on Twitter and Instagram.
Ben Mottola, Marblehead Hockey Dad
March 25, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWhere Bob hears two generations of rink stories from a Marblehead hockey dad. +++ Production by Matt Hopf. Artwork and theme music by Ken Klein. Far Above Cayuga's Waters performance by Bob Winter. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and share with like-minded friends. Follow @RinkStories on Twitter and Instagram. +++ In this episode, the Rink Stories podcast welcomes its first guest, Ben Mottola, former Marblehead (MA) High Sch...
#3 - Marblehead hockey dad, Ben Mottola
March 25, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWhere Bob hears two generations of rink stories from a Marblehead hockey dad. +++ Production by Matt Hopf. Artwork and theme music by Ken Klein. Far Above Cayuga's Waters performance by Bob Winter. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and share with like-minded friends. Follow @RinkStories on Twitter and Instagram. +++ In this episode, the Rink Stories podcast welcomes its first guest, Ben Mottola, former Marblehead (MA) High Sch...
#3 - Ben Mottola, Marblehead Hockey Dad
March 25, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWhere Bob hears two generations of rink stories from a Marblehead hockey dad. +++ Production by Matt Hopf. Artwork and theme music by Ken Klein. Far Above Cayuga's Waters performance by Bob Winter. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and share with like-minded friends. Follow @RinkStories on Twitter and Instagram. +++ In this episode, the Rink Stories podcast welcomes its first guest, Ben Mottola, former Marblehead (MA) High Sch...
#3 - Ben Mottola, Marblehead hockey dad
March 25, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWhere Bob hears two generations of rink stories from a Marblehead hockey dad. +++ Production by Matt Hopf. Artwork and theme music by Ken Klein. Far Above Cayuga's Waters performance by Bob Winter. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and share with like-minded friends. Follow @RinkStories on Twitter and Instagram. +++ In this episode, the Rink Stories podcast welcomes its first guest, Ben Mottola, former Marblehead (MA) High Sch...
Mottola
March 25, 2020 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWhere Bob hears two generations of rink stories from a Marblehead hockey dad. Follow @RinkStories on Twitter and Instagram Production by Matt Hopf. Artwork and theme music by Ken Klein. Far Above Cayuga's Waters performance by Bob Winter. +++ In this episode, the Rink Stories podcast welcomes its first guest, Ben Mottola, former Marblehead (MA) High School player and current hockey dad. We touch on a variety of topics, including playoff games in the old Boston Garden, Marblehead kids who ...
#2 - Ken Dryden's book, The Game (Remastered 9.5.21)
March 17, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWhere Bob discusses loss amid memories of 70s hockey, with a little help from The Game, by Ken Dryden. +++ Produced by Matt Hopf. Artwork by Ken Klein. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and share with like-minded friends. Follow @RinkStories on Twitter and Instagram.
Dryden
March 17, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBWhere Bob discusses loss amid memories of 70s hockey, with a little help from The Game, by Ken Dryden. Follow @RinkStories on Instagram and Twitter. Produced by Matt Hopf. Artwork by Ken Klein.
#2 - Ken Dryden's book, The Game
March 17, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBWhere Bob discusses loss amid memories of 70s hockey, with a little help from The Game, by Ken Dryden. +++ Produced by Matt Hopf. Artwork by Ken Klein. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and share with like-minded friends. Follow @RinkStories on Twitter and Instagram.
Ken Dryden's book, The Game
March 17, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBWhere Bob discusses loss amid memories of 70s hockey, with a little help from The Game, by Ken Dryden. +++ Produced by Matt Hopf. Artwork by Ken Klein. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and share with like-minded friends. Follow @RinkStories on Twitter and Instagram.
#2 - Ken Dryden's book, The Game (Remastered 12.8.21)
March 17, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWhere Bob discusses loss amid memories of 70s hockey, with a little help from The Game, by Ken Dryden. Remastered 12.8.21 +++ Produced by Matt Hopf. Artwork by Ken Klein. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to subscribe, follow, rate, review, comment and share with like-minded friends. Follow @RinkStories on Twitter and Instagram.
Kasabuski (Remastered on 5.24.20) Pilot Episode
March 10, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB[Remastered 5.24.20] Where Bob muses upon the significance of hockey rinks. NOTE: We’re very proud of this content, but as we bumbled through the creation of this, our first episode, you’ll have to excuse the inconsistent audio quality. +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Artwork and music adapted from the work of Ken Klein. +++ Rink Stories follows a hockey dad’s exotic journey to cold and stinky places. In this pilot episode, host Bob Winter answers a variety of comp...
Kasabuski (pilot episode)
March 10, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWhere Bob muses upon the significance of hockey rinks. NOTE: We’re very proud of this content, but as we bumbled through the creation of this, our first episode, you’ll have to excuse the inconsistent audio quality. +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by Matt Hopf. Artwork and music adapted from the work of Ken Klein. +++ Rink Stories follows a hockey dad’s exotic journey to cold and stinky places. In this pilot episode, host Bob Winter answers a variety of compelling questions, su...
Kasabuski
March 10, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBRink Stories follows a hockey dad’s exotic journey to cold and stinky places. In this pilot episode, host Bob Winter answers a variety of compelling questions, such as: How did Rink Stories start? What is the crappiest rink on the tour? Why is the Kasabuski Rink misunderstood? What was the most devastating youth hockey loss ever? Follow @RinkStories on Twitter and Instagram. Special thanks to producer Matt Hopf and artist Ken Klein for their contributions.
#1 - Kasabuski Brothers Memorial Rink
March 10, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn the pilot episode (remastered on 05/24/20), host Bob Winter answers a variety of compelling questions: How does becoming a hockey parent upend your life? How did Rink Stories start (Hint: don't go to the "Learn to Skate" class for the free donuts). What is the biggest shithole arena on the tour? What does the name Kasabuski mean to the community? What was the most devastating youth hockey loss - evah? +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by MC Hopf. Artwork and music adapted from th...
#1 - Kasabuski Rink
March 10, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWhere Bob discusses the Kasabuski Brothers, beloved WWII heroes, and the infamous arena that bears their name in tribute. +++ In the pilot episode (remastered on 05/24/20), host Bob Winter answers a variety of compelling questions: How does becoming a hockey parent upend your life? How did Rink Stories start (Hint: don't go to the "Learn to Skate" class for the free donuts). What is the crappiest rink on the tour? What does the name Kasabuski mean to the community? What was the most devast...
The Kasabuski Arena/Brothers (remastered 5.24.20)
March 10, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWhere Bob discusses the Kasabuski Brothers, beloved WWII heroes, and the infamous arena that bears their name in tribute. +++ In the pilot episode, host Bob Winter answers a variety of compelling questions: How does becoming a hockey parent upend your life? How did Rink Stories start (Hint: don't go to the "Learn to Skate" class for the free donuts). What is the crappiest rink on the tour? What does the name Kasabuski mean to the community? What was the most devastating youth hockey loss - ...
#1 - The Kasabuski Arena/Brothers (remastered 5.24.20)
March 10, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBWhere Bob discusses the Kasabuski Brothers, beloved WWII heroes, and the infamous arena that bears their name in tribute. +++ In the pilot episode, host Bob Winter answers a variety of compelling questions: How does becoming a hockey parent upend your life? How did Rink Stories start (Hint: don't go to the "Learn to Skate" class for the free donuts). What is the crappiest rink on the tour? What does the name Kasabuski mean to the community? What was the most devastating youth hockey loss - ...
#1 - Kasabuski Brothers Memorial Rink
March 10, 2020 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn the pilot episode (remastered on 05/24/20), host Bob Winter answers a variety of compelling questions: How does becoming a hockey parent upend your life? How did Rink Stories start (Hint: don't go to the "Learn to Skate" class for the free donuts). What is the biggest shithole arena on the tour? What does the name Kasabuski mean to the community? What was the most devastating youth hockey loss - evah? +++ The Rink Stories podcast is produced by MC Hopf. Artwork and music adapted from th...