Pucks To Properties

Welcome to episode 22 of Pucks to Properties, where we delve into the fascinating journey of Brett McConnachie AKA Brett Will. Born in Ajax, Ontario, Brett is a multifaceted talent who has excelled as a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger, a successful musician, and now, a real estate investor. From an early age, Brett showcased exceptional skills in sports and academics, eventually earn...

In this episode of Pucks To Properties, we skate through the remarkable journey of John-Michael Liles, a former NHL star turned real estate mogul. John-Michael's transition from the fast-paced world of professional hockey to the competitive realm of Vail Valley real estate is a tale of passion, perseverance, and unparalleled professionalism. We start on the ice, where John-Michael's discip...

In this inspiring episode of Pucks To Properties, we skate through the life of Eddie Läck, a former professional ice hockey goaltender who has impressively transitioned from the rinks of the NHL to the dynamic world of real estate in Scottsdale, Arizona. Eddie's journey is a tale of resilience and reinvention. Starting his career in Sweden, he made a remarkable leap to the NHL, playing for tea...

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Stephen Mele, a former Division 1 hockey star turned top-notch real estate agent with Houlihan Lawrence. We’ll glide through his journey from lacing up for NCAA games to laying down foundations in New York and Connecticut's prime real estate areas. As one of the standout agents of Houlihan Lawrence today, Stephen reveals how his days on the ice ho...

In this episode, we lace up with Joe Rullier, a seasoned professional on both the ice and in the real estate arena. From being drafted by the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings to making significant strides in European leagues, Rullier's dedication on the rink is undeniable. But it's his post-hockey journey that’s truly captivating. With a transition as smooth as a perfect pass, Joe dove into the wor...

Join us as we dive into Travis Turnbull's remarkable transition from NHL star to Mortgage Banker with Stonebridge First. Discover how 15 years on the ice with teams like the Buffalo Sabres equipped him with the skills to excel in the high-stakes world of real estate financing. From teamwork and adaptability to building lasting relationships, Travis's story is a testament to the power of de...

Join us today as we delve into the inspiring journey of Michael Ouzas. From dedicating 13 years to professional hockey to carving a niche for himself at Royal LePage Signature Realty in Toronto, Michael's story is a testament to adaptability and perseverance. The attributes he cultivated on the ice—discipline, camaraderie, professionalism, and a keen eye for detail—became his guiding principle...

On today’s episode, we had the pleasure of talking with Matt Schimenti, owner of Schimenti Construction Company. Under his leadership, the company has completed numerous high-profile projects, including many flagship and landmark stores, for the most recognizable names in the retail industry. Upon graduation from American International College where he played hockey, he began his career at his fat...

In today’s episode, we got to talk with Matt Harrington and hear about the ups and downs of professional hockey and how he eventually landed in the world of real estate as a licensed real estate agent with William Raveis. Before he became a licensed real estate agent, he had started his career as a professional hockey player. Over the span of 9 years, he had played in multiple leagues for 10 diffe...

On today’s episode of Pucks To Properties, we got to sit down and talk with JR Butler. In 2006, JR was a member of the Holy Cross hockey team that triumphed over the top-ranked Minnesota Gophers, a team that boasted players like Phil Kessel, Blake Wheeler, and Alex Goligoski. After their victory in the Midwest regional, JR transitioned into the sales and technology sector. He worked for several or...

Brandon was drafted to the NY Rangers 60th overall in the 2nd round of the NHL Draft in 2004. He played for the NY Rangers from 2006 to 2012 before being traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets where he finished his playing career in 2021. During his successful 15-year NHL career Brandon took an affinity to Real Estate investments. He began learning and investing in Real Estate deals in 2009. In the l...

Our guest today is Victor Bartley! While playing for the Nashville Predators he noticed how quickly the city was growing and decided to make a plan to get in early. He invested his first 2 years' salary into cash-flowing properties in 2013 and hasn't stopped since! He's gone on to build a successful real estate investing business where he can earn much more in the long term than hockey...

Nic Kerdiles is our guest on today's episode and he shares his incredible story about life after hockey. He was dealing with career-ending injuries and battled some of his darkest days after he hung up his skates. With support from friends and family, he was able to persevere and come out the other side as a successful real estate agent and sold $12M in his first year.  Listen to Nic recount...

Brett Beebe is our guest today and he shares some valuable insight into what life after hockey looks like for him and how he got to where he is today. He is a former NCAA Division 1 and professional hockey player, highlighted by a 16UAAA National Championship with the California Wave in 2006 as well as winning a gold medal with the Team USA U17 team in 2006.  Today, Brett is a real estate age...

We had the pleasure of talking with Lee Moffie today who is the co-founder of State and Liberty Clothing which is a performance apparel brand with high-end menswear that look and feel great! Prior to his entrepreneurial journey, he played 4-years at the University of Michigan where he was team captain for one of the seasons. He also played professionally for 2 years in the minor league.  Life...

Eric Tangradi joins Bob and Tom on our 7th episode of Pucks to Properties! Eric has had an incredible professional hockey career where he began playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL in 2009. He's played 150 games in the NHL and over 700 professionally! After his pro career started winding down he looked to real estate as an avenue to create wealth for himself and his family. Today he is a...

Colin Mulvey joins Bob and Tom on our 6th episode of Pucks to Properties! Colin has an incredible story, his drive and work ethic have led him to build a successful performance apparel brand as well as investing in real estate. Tune in to hear Colin's story as he went from the locker to room to real estate and more! Pucks to Properties is powered by REVA Global Virtual Assistant Services . REVA Gl...

Christiaan Minella joins Bob and Tom on our 5th episode of Pucks to Properties! Christiaan is a two-time CCHA National Championship winner with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Today he is selling millions as a real estate agent with Keller Williams. Tune in to hear Christiaan's journey into the world of real estate and the challenges he faced after hanging up the skates.  Pucks to Properties i...

We're excited to have former NHL pro Cody Bass join the Pucks to Properties Podcast today! Cody has had an outstanding 13-year professional hockey career. From winning the Calder Cup with the Binghamton Senators in 2011 to playing in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoff with the Ottawa Senators, this man has had a hell of a career on the ice! Even more impressive is his tenacity and drive to...

In today's episode, we sit down with Aaron Palushaj! Aaron is a former professional hockey player who dove deep into the world of real estate after hanging up the skates. Today he is running a real estate development business with his family team. Tune in to hear about Aaron's journey playing professional hockey and how he was able to transition into real estate and create a successful busine...

Welcome to the Pucks to Properties Podcast!  Pucks to Properties is a podcast that focuses on former professional hockey players who have made the transition into real estate. We dive into the reasons why they decided to get into real estate and how life is after hanging up the skates. Hosted by former professional hockey studs Bob Lachance and Tom Mele. In today's episode, we have Eric Nystr...