View From the Penalty Box (Classic Hockey Stories)
52 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsCam Connor played in the NHL, winning the Stanley Cup, but he's known for two things: being one of hockey's toughest enforcers and telling a great story.In this podcast, with his son Kristofer Connor, listen to Cam share some classic hockey stories, including being one of two players to play with Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe, growing up with his best friend Rowdy Roddy Piper and how he saw the hockey world - his view from the penalty box.
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VFTPB 51: Cam shares when he spotted a UFO; What happened to the Oilers; Montreal/Toronto Game 6
May 28, 2021 23:54 - 34 minutes - 47 MBWe have a fun podcast today where Cam Connor covers a range of topics including: -An update on the Montreal Canadiens/Toronto Maple Leafs playoff series -What will it be like for the Habs and Leafs to finally play in front of a crowd -How's Cam enjoying the press he's been doing the past week? -Cam talks about his recent social media posts including a new photo he found of Gordie Howe -What happened to the Edmonton Oilers? What would Cam do if he was in charge? -Why does he disagree with th...
VFTPB 50: Cam gets Candid about that Double Overtime Goal
May 20, 2021 22:36 - 59 minutes - 77.4 MBWith our 50th episode coinciding with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens finally meeting (after over 40 years in the playoffs), a lot of fans have remembered Cam Connor's double overtime winning goal. We thought Cam would get candid with his time in Montreal and scoring that goal, including -crooked agents that persuaded Cam to go to the WHA (instead of Montreal) -signing the largest contract of a junior player coming out of Canada -What was Cam's NHL salary and what did the W...
VFTPB 49: Tom Wilson 'hit'; Cole Caufield comparisons & Remembering Bart Wilson
May 04, 2021 20:38 - 30 minutes - 39.1 MB-Cam had to comment on the Tom Wilson/Artemi Panarin incident, which Cam calls a "chicken sh!t move". -Followers had been reaching out to Cam saying Cole Caufield's story is similar to Cam's, but he doesn't really agree -The sad news about his Montreal Canadiens teammate Gilles Lupien's terminal cancer diagnosis -Following up on the A&E Roddy Piper Biography, how did Cam think it went? What he thought when he saw his Phoenix Roadrunners jersey in the documentary and more. -Cam ends the p...
VFTPB 48: Remembering teammates that passed; Roddy Piper documentary; NHL/COVID
April 25, 2021 04:37 - 30 minutes - 39.3 MBCam's excited about the upcoming Roddy Piper documentary airing on A&E on Sunday, April 25. Cam was interviewed for the show and shares his thoughts on what we can expect. Other topics include: - NHL during COVID; Vancouver having 20 players getting COVID and what's it like to watch without fans in the stands. -Will the Toronto Maple Leafs finally face the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs? -Remembering Cam's New York Rangers teammate Mark Pavelich -Cam is asked if he had any memories ...
VFTPB 47: Cam Connor watches Slap Shot and provides a 2 hour commentary!
January 04, 2021 07:42 - 2 hours - 148 MBWe bring you a special 2 hour episode where Cam Connor revisits the movie Slap Shot and provides a running commentary of the movie. Through stories, Cam remembers this era and in fact watched the Slap Shot movie in a theatre with Gordie Howe, so Cam provides a bit of Howe's perspective as well. Let's just say Gordie wasn't too happy how hockey players were portrayed. We hope you enjoy this episode and all the stories and memories shared. Connect with Cam Connor: Email: viewfromthepenalty...
VFTPB 46: Why Cam had to turn off the recent Canada juniors game; Helping his friend get to play one pro hockey game
December 29, 2020 08:02 - 20 minutes - 30.5 MBWe have a short episode, but wanted to record an episode so we could announce what our next special episode will be about. Also, SORRY for the audio issues, we had to borrow a microphone to record this. Next episode will be back to our normal mic so thanks for your understanding. Topics include; -What made Cam turn off the TV during the Canada game at the World juniors tournament -Memories of a stressful all star tournament and the stress had nothing to do with hockey -A great story abou...
Podcast Episode 45: Did Mike Tyson inspire Cam to take a fight at age 65; Roddy Piper asking Cam to compete as a WWF tag team; Best hockey books
December 14, 2020 17:25 - 47 minutes - 60.9 MBWe have a packed episode where Cam covers everything from Mike Tyson, to bench brawls and remembers some of the players he played with. Topic list below: Here's the Bobby Orr book Cam mentioned as his favorite: Bobby Orr: My Story Connect with Cam Connor: Email: [email protected]. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CamConnorNHL. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CamConnorNHL. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/ Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/camconnornhl...
VFTPB: Cam's back to discuss NHL hockey during COVID, thoughts on Guy Lafleur and can hockey make it in the UK
November 30, 2020 07:20 - 33 minutes - 47.3 MBAfter a bit of break, Cam's back and he discusses hockey during COVID including Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup and lots of hockey opinions and stories. Connect with Cam Connor: Email: [email protected]. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CamConnorNHL. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CamConnorNHL. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/ Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/camconnornhl Topics Include: -A look back at the NHL summer playoffs and wh...
VFTPB 44: Cam's back to discuss NHL hockey during COVID, thoughts on Guy Lafleur and can hockey make it in the UK
November 30, 2020 07:20 - 33 minutes - 47.3 MBAfter a bit of break, Cam's back and he discusses hockey during COVID including Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup and lots of hockey opinions and stories. Connect with Cam Connor: Email: [email protected]. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CamConnorNHL. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CamConnorNHL. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/ Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/camconnornhl Topics Include: -A look back at the NHL summer playoffs and wh...
VFTPB 43: Cam reunites with the toughest player he ever fought: Kim Clackson
June 05, 2020 06:20 - 44 minutes - 56.5 MBCam interviews his first guest of the podcast. Over 45 years later, Cam reconnects with Kim Clackson, a player Cam considers one of the toughest to ever play hockey. Listen as Cam and Kim recount playing junior hockey together in the early 1970s and playing (and fighting!) against each other for years in the WHA. Cam asks Kim if he was ever scared to fight and Kim talks about his hockey career, epic fights, regrets, and even 14 bench brawls in one season. Hope you enjoy! Connect with Ca...
VFTPB 42: Hockey in July; Scariest Stick Fight Cam's Ever Seen; Tributes to John Hughes & Tom Webster
April 27, 2020 18:26 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBWhat's Cam been up to during this pandemic and what are his thoughts on hockey in July? He also shares his thoughts on the passing of his former coach, Tom Webster, and his teammate John Hughes. Topics Include: -A big change in Cam's professional career. -How have Cam and Kris been dealing with the pandemic. -Thoughts on the NHL considering to resume play in July in empty arenas. -Connecting with teammate Bart Wilson (Behn Wilson's brother). -A listener asks about Gord Gallant and Cam ...
VFTPB 41: Zamboni Driver plays in the NHL; Jets player gets robbed & stripped to his underwear and why the US winning a gold medal in hockey was bad for Cam's career
February 26, 2020 05:05 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBCam was particularly touched by the Zamboni driver, David Ayres, playing in an NHL game so he discusses this moment and asked if anything like that ever happened when he played. Other topics include: A Winnipeg Jets player (WHA) who was walking to the arena, gets robbed, stripped down to his underwear and has to try to convince security that he's actually a hockey player. A listener asks if Cam has any stories about Mark Wells and the 1980s Olympic gold medal team. Cam talks about how the...
VFTPB 40: The Battle of Alberta and how Gary Bettman has taken the toughness out of hockey
February 04, 2020 06:17 - 15 minutes - 22.5 MBAfter the big Battle of Alberta game between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames, Cam had to post a quick podcast on his thoughts on the game and how Gary Bettman has taken away the toughness in hockey. Connect with Cam Connor: Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CamConnorNHL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CamConnorNHL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/ Merchandise (25% OFF with this link) http://www.viewfromthepenaltybox...
VFTPB 39: Cam opens up about a health scare; Cheating in hockey; Kassian/Tkachuk fight
January 22, 2020 16:39 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBTopics include: Cam talks about losing both parents in three months and shares a couple hockey stories about his mom One story includes a street fight Cam had where his mom tried to help with a wooden spoon Mid-point check in to the hockey season - how's Cam's Cup pick, Tampa Bay Lightning doing? Cam's thoughts on the Kassian/Tkachuk 'fight' and why is he so disappointed in George Parros? What bugs Cam about his videos on Youtube, including the recent one with Tom Rowe A listener asks i...
VFTPB 38: Bill Peters & Abuse in Hockey; A Coach Confronts Steve Durbano; & Taping Nickles to Your Knuckles?
December 02, 2019 06:42 - 47 minutes - 83.4 MBStories include: How is Cam's Stanley Cup prediction team doing two months into the season? Bill Peters abuse allegations and Cam's thoughts on abuse in hockey Has Cam ever seen a coach become physical with a player before? Sean Avery's claims against Marc Crawford Daniel Carcillo's claims against Darryl Sutter Cam talks about how coaches went from having all the power to now players mostly do Where is John Tonelli? A great story of how Coach Bill Dineen searched for Steve Durbano ...
VFTPB 37: Don Cherry's Firing; Why Cam didn't want to play in Winnipeg; Remembering Don Larway
November 15, 2019 06:14 - 33 minutes - 60.1 MBStories Include: Cam's thoughts on Don Cherry being fired What was Don Cherry like as a coach The legacy of Don Cherry Remembering teammate Don Larway What was it like to play without a helmet The two crazy reasons why Cam eventually decided to play wearing a helmet, one was for fighting and one was to stop being heckled. Did NHL drafted players regret going to the WHA? When the Houston Aeros folded, why did the NHL help Cam so he didn't have to play for the Winnipeg Jets? A liste...
VFTPB 36: Cam's Surprising Hockey Idol; Brashear Working at Tim Hortons and Survivor Snakes
October 31, 2019 06:05 - 31 minutes - 55.4 MBStories include: A one month check in on the current NHL season, would Cam Connor change his Stanley Cup pick? What times have caught his eye? A Paul Baxter update - we got some bad intel and he is doing great! Remembering Ted Green How tough was Ted? How did Ted get a steel plate in his head and why did he keep playing hockey? Cam talks about Ted's inventor side and the products he invented. Donald Brashear working at Tim Hortons Tom Laidlaw and all those snakes on Survivor Cam ran...
VFTPB 35: Witnessing a Coach's drug bust; thoughts on Guy Lafleur/Larry Hale; and more classic stories
October 17, 2019 05:18 - 40 minutes - 72.6 MBStories include: -Cam talks about one of his coach's who got taken out of the dressing room by thugs collecting on a drug debt -Using a fake name in order to play hockey for Flin Flon and avoid Victoria -Cam comments on Guy Lafleur's heart operation and talks about how Guy drives his car and helicopter -A listener asks why Cam had a pet wolf -Which players does Cam wish he kept in touch with? -Remembering teammate Larry Hale and what did Larry tell Cam that he will never forget? -Hav...
VFTPB 34: Cam recalls a fight he had that would have banned him for life (with today's rules) and new season predictions
October 08, 2019 05:23 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBWe're back for episode 34. Topics include: -Recapping the St Louis Blues Stanley Cup win (since we were on summer hiatus) -Early predictions for the upcoming hockey season, what team will Cam choose? -Tom Laidlaw on Survivor, how does Cam think he's doing -Cam says goodbye to his Dad -What was the dirtiest arena to play in? Cam's choice involves rats, garden hoses and cockroaches. -Hockey fighting tales and Cam recalls a fight that would have barred him for life if it happened now -Wh...
VFTPB 33: Stanley Cup finals; Dave Tippett as Oilers coach & why Cam wears shoulder pads from 1980
May 29, 2019 15:39 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIt's the Stanley Cup finals and Cam Connor is back to discuss the most exciting week of hockey and make some more predictions. The show starts with Cam talking about his recent Twitter photo of his shoulder pads from 1980 and he talks about why he still wears them. This reminds him that he just may have some Gordie Howe shoulder pads from back in his Houston Aeros days. A&E/WWE flew to Edmonton to interview Cam about his friendship with wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper, so Cam talks about how th...
VFTPB 32: Playoff update; More crazy Steve Durbano stories; & Ken Holland as the Oilers new GM
May 06, 2019 03:26 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIt's been a busy few weeks for Cam Connor so he brings us up to speed on a few fun projects he's been involved in, including one on Rowdy Roddy Piper's biography special. As Steve Durbano stories seem to be popular these days, Cam shares a few Steve Durbano stories, including one doozy of a story that Cam himself can't believe is true. Cam talks about the playoffs so far and makes a new prediction. As the podcast was being recording, news that the Edmonton Oilers may have signed Ken Hollan...
VFTPB 31: Stanley Cup Predictions, Tobi Rieder/Bob Nicholson Drama and Scams
March 25, 2019 03:56 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBCam Connor makes his annual Stanley Cup predictions. He did pretty well last year with Las Vegas Golden Knights, how will this year's prediction turn out? Topics include: -Cam talks about the Edmonton Oilers drama between Bob Nicholson and Tobi Rieder. Who's side is he on? -Is hockey becoming a rich person's sport? Will only the rich families be able to afford to put their kids in hockey? -Thoughts on playing against Harry Howell in the WHA -Cam answers a question about how he broke his hand...
VFTPB 30: Steve Durbano (Steve 'Mental Case' Durbano), bench brawls & Muhammad Ali's Shorts
February 11, 2019 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBWe're back for Episode 30 and it's a Steve Durbano podcast episode and bench brawls! Cam Connor's name has been brought up over the past week as hockey fans and analysts predict that Montreal Canadiens could be facing the Toronto Maple Leafs in the playoffs this year. The last time those two teams played was in 1979 when Cam scored the double overtime goal in the playoffs, so Cam talks about the goal and addresses the goalie Mike Palmateer's insulting comments after Cam scored on him. Cam t...
VFTPB 29: What's really behind the chaos with the Edmonton Oilers? Cam shares a small inside scoop.
January 28, 2019 01:40 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBCam discusses what's wrong in Edmonton (fired coach, fired GM) and even has a small inside scoop on what's wrong in the lockerroom. Cam talks about whether Connor McDavid is wasting his time in Edmonton. He also answers some listeners questions: -Any thoughts of playing in Indianapolis? Cam mentions a few stories including a parking lot fight, bank robbery and running into the Indianapolis team at a diner. -A question about how the Carolina Hurricane players celebrate when they win -Since t...
VFTPB 28: Best Stories of 2018
December 31, 2018 23:11 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBHere are some of our favorite stories from 2018. New episodes to follow soon. Hope everyone has a great 2019. Email: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/CamConnorNHL Instagram: www.instagram.com/camconnornhl/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/ Merchandise (25% off with this link): www.viewfromthepenaltybox.com/merch
VFTPB 27: Cam reviews the NHL season so far, hazing stories and connects to some old teammates
November 26, 2018 05:05 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBListeners have asked for Cam Connor to talk about some current hockey so he shares his thoughts on the NHL season so far and talks about some of the current players, including Jonathan Toews, Patrik Laine, Kyle Connor. Cam shares his thoughts on hazing and talks about his experiences with hazing. Should the Edmonton Oilers have fired their coach Todd McClellan? Thoughts on Ken Hitchcock. What does Cam think about the Ottawa Senators players in the Uber video scandal? During an Oilers ga...
VFTPB 26: That Paul Coffey tweet and other classic stories
October 29, 2018 04:28 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBCam shares the story that went viral on Twitter - Paul Coffey's act of kindness towards one of the Humboldt Broncos families. We celebrate the podcast going Top 20 of all genres on iTunes Canada! Kris and Cam talk about the Hockey Hall of Fame and what it was like for Cam to see a replica lockerroom from his time with the Montreal Canadiens. Cam talks about celebrating Halloween with the Montreal Canadiens and how he just might post these hilarious pictures from the 1970s dynasty team. A ...
VFTPB 25: Cam makes his Stanley Cup champ prediction and pointers for coaching kids hockey
October 08, 2018 22:07 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBCam Connor and his son Kristofer are back and talk about what they did this summer - Cam did a lot of golf and Kris recalls his golf trauma. Kris has a story about Steve Martin & Martin Short. Kris is asked why he stopped working for the Edmonton Oilers and he talks about one incident that wasn't what he was expecting. After a great year picking Las Vegas Golden Knights to do well, Cam makes his next prediction and this time it's who he thinks will win the Stanley Cup. Can he make it two y...
VFTPB 24: Cam shares the details on his $67 million lawsuit & thoughts on the Stanley Cup playoffs
June 19, 2018 15:48 - 29 minutes - 34.3 MBOur last podcast of the hockey season is a doozy as Cam shares the sad story of being sued for $67 million and losing. Also his thoughts on: -The Washington Capitals winning the Cup -Alexander Ovechkin celebrating his Cup win, was it too much? -How will Las Vegas Golden Knights do next year? -A listener asks for more Scotty Bowman questions so Cam explains why Bowman would whisper during practices -How a power outage caused Cam to miss his flight (on gameday) during his time with the Montrea...
VFTPB 23: Thoughts on the Stanley Cup finals, a hockey player who eats glass & $100 bets
May 28, 2018 22:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBCam shares his thoughts on the 2018 Stanley Cup finals and who he thinks will win between the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals. Cam and Kris attended a screening of the Flin Flon movie and offer their review. Cam shares his thoughts on seeing Flin Flon forty years later. Stories include: -What hockey player would eat glass? -A story about Barry Dean, his car being repossessed and what happened in the desert. -Brian Maxwell, his $100 bets, and why he is the fastest beer d...
VFTPB 22: Goon vs Enforcer and Cam shares some real talk
May 07, 2018 21:34 - 33 minutes - 38.1 MBCam and Kris are back and are sifting through the View from the Penalty Box mailbag. Cam starts with his thoughts on the playoffs so far, including the Winnipeg Jets and Las Vegas Golden Knights. Topics include: -What's the difference between a Goon and an Enforcer? -How to tell when a player fakes a penalty -Hockey player Pierre Larouche -Thoughts on Brad Marchand licking other playings -Is there a place for hazing in hockey? -Why did he sleep in a dressing room over night (and froze doing...
VFTPB 21: A tribute to Humboldt Broncos, sharing junior hockey stories
April 17, 2018 15:44 - 48 minutes - 55 MBWe're back with a new episode dedicated to the Humboldt Broncos. Cam shares his thoughts on this tragedy and offers his insight and shares some stories on his time playing junior hockey and taking long bus rides in the Canadian north. Playing in the juniors has probably changed a lot since Cam played junior, but his stories are really fun to hear. Kris gets Cam to share another embarrassing story of a fight with a goalie. What does Cam do in that fight that he's embarrassed to talk about (b...
VFTPB 20: Top 5 (or more!) Best Players Cam Played With
March 07, 2018 05:29 - 35 minutes - 38.5 MB-Cam runs into Wayne Gretzky and shares his encounter with the Great One. -Cam remembers his first NHL goal -A listener asks how to improve the Edmonton Oilers (take a drink when Cam can't pronounce Magnus Paavarji's name) -Cam's thoughts on Connor McDavid (and his parents) being heckled by 'fans' in Edmonton -Cam shares his 'list' of the top players he had the privilege to play with. -Was there a player in the WHA that deserved to have played in the NHL? Email: viewfromthepenaltybox@gm...
VFTPB 19: Why Was Cam Connor Banned from Playing Hockey in Finland and other hockey tales
February 12, 2018 05:01 - 27 minutes - 29.4 MBCam's off to catch a flight, but not before he shares some more interesting hockey stories including: -Why was Cam banned from playing hockey in Finland? -Cam shares what he did with the jerseys he wore and shares a hurtful story about a friend who stole his New York Rangers jersey (among others). -A story of Cam giving a loyal fan one of his game worn jerseys and what Cam received in the mail years later. -Cam's thoughts on Olympic inspiration Mark McMorris. -Thoughts on the Greatest Team ev...
VFTPB 18: Hockey Injuries - Some of the worst Cam Connor has had and has seen in his career
February 05, 2018 04:48 - 44 minutes - 56.7 MBCam and Kris talk about some new developments with their podcast and Cam answers a whole bunch of questions on everything from fighting to altering equipment to fight better to what's a better stick - wood or composite? Cam's asked if he would ever write a book. Cam goes into some of the worst hockey injuries he has witnessed including Barry Dean's wrist being skated over by a player on his own team. Potentially one of the worst hockey injuries ever, when a player took a slapshot to the f...
VFTPB 17: Cam Connor talks Concussions and Injuries
January 22, 2018 06:16 - 36 minutes - 46.5 MBYou asked and we listened, a new line of View from the Penalty Box merchandise is now available here: www.viewfromthepenaltybox.com/merch In today's episode, Kris talks about knocking out his front tooth over the weekend and compares it to how, in all Cam's years of fighting, he never lost a tooth. What was his secret? And why isn't his nose all banged up either? Kris brings up an interesting fact that Cam played pro hockey without wearing socks in his skates - he skated barefoot. Who recom...
VFTPB 16: Top 5 Toughest Players Cam Connor Has Fought
January 14, 2018 18:31 - 41 minutes - 51.9 MBWe're back from the holiday break. In this episode, Cam Connor lists the top 5 fighters he has ever fought and shares some stories of these players and the fights that happened. Stories include: -What was it like to play hockey outside in a Winnipeg winter? -Remembering hockey legend Johnny Bower, including a hilarious story of why Eddie Shack would only sign Johnny Bower's name when giving autographs and not his own name -Playing road games in Indianapolis, including when Cam was eating b...
VFTPB 15: Best of Cam Connor's stories in 2017
December 19, 2017 19:23 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MBAs we take a break for the holidays, we're leaving you with some of Cam's best stories from 2017. Where else can you find stories on: -John Cena, John Gotti, Wayne Gretzky, Montreal Canadiens, winning the Stanley Cup, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Ken Dryden, former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, bench brawls, Slapshot, playing in the WHA and NHL, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers and the controversy about having Cam Connor's name on the Stanley Cup, and more! We'd love to read your emails ov...
VFTPB 14: Cam Connor Answers Listener Questions
December 11, 2017 04:14 - 38 minutes - 46.9 MBWe've received a lot of questions, so episode 15 is dedicated to answering some of these questions. Topics include: -Cam recounts a fight where he ended up getting chased by a guy carrying a double-bladed axe! -Cam is asked about an epic fight he witnessed between Kim Clackson and Dave Semenko (who was defending Wayne Gretzky's honor) -A Paul Baxter story that Cam regrets to this day, and what may have been the first ever incident of a lawsuit based on "assault on the ice" -How Cam felt bein...
VFTPB 13: Saying Goodbye to Hockey (Why Cam Retired)
December 04, 2017 04:22 - 35 minutes - 42.6 MBCam Connor discusses why he ended his hockey career and the injuries surrounding that decision, which included a broken back. Questions and topics include: -Why did it take two years for Cam's broken back to be diagnosed by team doctors? -What happens when a player retires? -What, if any, player reached out to him once he left the game. -The transition from professional hockey to the 'real world' and the lack of services and support for players making that transition back then. -Why can't so...
VFTPB 12: WHA (PART 2) & Gordie Howe
November 28, 2017 03:49 - 38 minutes - 46 MBFinishing up Cam Connor's thoughts on the WHA - the once 'rival league' of the NHL. Episode highlights include: -Playing with the legendary Gordie Howe & his two sons, Mark and Marty -Question about infamous hockey agent Alan Eagleson -Question about hockey great Don Cherry -Cam doesn't hold back when talking about a coach he didn't enjoy playing for, Sandy Hucul. -Cam shares his thoughts on a lesser known player that he encourages everyone to google: Howie Young -Memories about playing for ...
VFTPB 11: WHA - World Hockey Association (Part 1)
November 20, 2017 06:02 - 36 minutes - 43.8 MBA must listen episode where Cam Connor shares his thoughts on what was the NHL's rival league - the World Hockey Association (WHA). Was it really a rival league, what made the WHA work and what led to it's downfall. This episode includes what may be Cam's best story yet - a story of an epic bench brawl involving the Hanson Brothers (from the movie Slapshot), Barry Dean, Paul Holmgren, and Curt Brackenbury. Yes, the WHA was really that tough of a league. Cam answers questions about participa...
VFTPB 10: Edmonton Oilers (Part 2)
November 07, 2017 04:48 - 32 minutes - 37.2 MBFinishing up Cam Connor's time with the Edmonton Oilers, Cam talks about some of the players he played with from Mark Messier to Kevin Lowe to Wayne Gretzky and Lee Fogolin. Cam also discusses his coach, Glen Sather, as well as the eccentric owner of the Oilers - Peter Pocklington, including the advice a psychic gave him to stay away from Pocklington. We finish up the podcast with thoughts on the current Edmonton Oilers team including Connor McDavid. Email: [email protected]...
VFTPB 9: Edmonton Oilers (Part 1)
October 31, 2017 04:14 - 35 minutes - 81.8 MBCam Connor also played for the Edmonton Oilers during their rookie NHL year and with a team of future all stars. The episode starts with reading some feedback from listeners and answering listener questions, including tips on fighting and how Cam became an Assistant Coach for the New Haven Nighthawks. Other topics include: -The importance of media training and public speaking for the top hockey stars -Cam's multiple injuries playing for the Edmonton Oilers -What got Cam in hot water during ...
VFTPB 8: New York Rangers (Part 2)
October 23, 2017 04:51 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBFinishing up Cam's time with the New York Rangers. Cam shares stories about: -Phil Esposito and what he learned from playing with him -A hilarious story about calling the wrong number (don't want to give away the story) -Thoughts on John Davidson and the pranks Cam would play on him -Cam's memories of the NY Rangers, New York fans and playing in Madison Square Gardens -Why he got sent to the minors and how he dealt with it -Playing for the New Haven Nighthawks and why he rejected being the c...
VFTPB 7: New York Rangers (Part 1)
October 16, 2017 04:56 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBCam talks about his time playing for the New York Rangers and what is was like to live in New York in 1980s (including meeting Madonna and another mafia run in). Topics include: -Finding out he was traded to New York (over the radio!) -Telling Glen Sather the last place he wanted to play was in New York -How wrong he was about New York and how it was an amazing place to live -Cam finding out that coach Fred Shero actually meant to trade for Colin Campbell not Cam Connor! -What it was like to...
VFTPB 6: Montreal Canadiens (Part 2)
October 02, 2017 04:45 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBPart 2 discusses Cam's time with the Montreal Canadiens. We cover some fascinating topics including: -Pranks while in the lockerroom and who was the prankster of the Canadiens? -What cringeworthy thing did Cam do to former Canadian Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau, after the Habs won the Cup? -What's it like to win the Cup, especially in Montreal? -Cam discusses his well-known double OT goal in the Stanley Cup playoffs (over the Toronto Maple Leafs) -The controversy of Cam's name not being on ...
VFTPB 5: Montreal Canadiens (Part 1)
September 25, 2017 04:22 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBCam discusses what it was like to play for the Montreal Canadiens during their dynasty years and with 9 legendary hockey players that ended up making the Hockey Hall of Fame. -What was it like to play in Montreal? -How did Cam end up back in Montreal after choosing to play in the WHA? -What were the fans like? -Was it intimidating to play next to such legends? -Stories about Guy Lafleur, Scotty Bowman, Ken Dryden and most of the 1978-79 Habs roster. Cam also shares stories of his friend and...
VFTPB 4: Rowdy Roddy Piper (Part 2: Saying Goodbye)
September 17, 2017 04:29 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBCam first answers some questions from the listeners: -Who is the best enforcer/fighter past or present in the NHL? -What was it like hanging out with Andre the Giant? Cam then continues his remembrance of his friendship with Roddy Piper, including: -How they lost touch and reconnected. -What did Cam think of Pipers Pit? -What did Cam think of Rod pursuing acting and They Live? -The time when John Cena threatened to kick Cam's ass and what did Cam end up doing? -The last time Cam spoke with...
VFTPB 3: Rowdy Roddy Piper (Part 1: The Early Years)
September 10, 2017 21:30 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBCam shares his favorite stories of his friendship with wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper. In part 1, Cam talks about the early years with Rod, including how they met - by brawling of course. From hitchhiking to Toronto to picking dandelions to use as heat for Rod's first wrestling match, we hope you enjoy getting to know this special friendship. Also Cam talks about signing contracts and the huge mistakes he made that cost him thousands and thousands of dollars. Email: viewfromthepenaltybox@gmail....