Coliseum Chronicles: the Penalty Box Podcast

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Ryan Shmyr to the Penalty Box. The tale of Ryan's career is an interesting one. Fans are used to the bruising winger who'll drop the gloves to defend a teammate and score timely goals when the mitts stay on. What many fans may not know is that Ryan might have worn a completely different set of equipment had...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Ryan Shmyr to the Penalty Box. The tale of Ryan's career is an interesting one. Fans are used to the bruising winger who'll drop the gloves to defend a teammate and score timely goals when the mitts stay on. What many fans may not know is that Ryan might have worn a completely different set of equipment had...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Ryan Shmyr to the Penalty Box. The tale of Ryan's career is an interesting one. Fans are used to the bruising winger who'll drop the gloves to defend a teammate and score timely goals when the mitts stay on. What many fans may not know is that Ryan might have worn a completely different set of equipment had...

(NOTE: This is the same episode as the previously released part five but without the closing theme from "the Incredible Hulk" which was flagged by Spotify. If you've already listened, thank you. If you haven't, here's another opportunity. Thank you.)   Thanks for tuning in everybody!   It's my extreme pleasure to welcome long-time friend, former Islanders defenseman and current Islanders Director...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   It's my extreme pleasure to welcome long-time friend, former Islanders defenseman and current Islanders Director of Player Development Eric Cairns to the Penalty Box. I was fortunate enough to first meet Cairnsy on the day he was drafted and he's continued to be a good friend to this day. After years of bugging him to do the show, I finally wore him down. Actually...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   It's my extreme pleasure to welcome long-time friend, former Islanders defenseman and current Islanders Director of Player Development Eric Cairns to the Penalty Box. I was fortunate enough to first meet Cairnsy on the day he was drafted and he's continued to be a good friend to this day. After years of bugging him to do the show, I finally wore him down. Actually...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   It's my extreme pleasure to welcome long-time friend, former Islanders defenseman and current Islanders Director of Player Development Eric Cairns to the Penalty Box. I was fortunate enough to first meet Cairnsy on the day he was drafted and he's continued to be a good friend to this day. After years of bugging him to do the show, I finally wore him down. Actually...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   It's my extreme pleasure to welcome long-time friend, former Islanders defenseman and current Islanders Director of Player Development Eric Cairns to the Penalty Box. I was fortunate enough to first meet Cairnsy on the day he was drafted and he's continued to be a good friend to this day. After years of bugging him to do the show, I finally wore him down. Actually...

  Thanks for tuning in everybody!   It's my extreme pleasure to welcome long-time friend, former Islanders defenseman and current Islanders Director of Player Development Eric Cairns to the Penalty Box. I was fortunate enough to first meet Cairnsy on the day he was drafted and he's continued to be a good friend to this day. After years of bugging him to do the show, I finally wore him down. Actual...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Mike Morrone to the Penalty Box. Mike is a warrior, plain & simple. After a successful OHL career where he was a key player on the 1994-95 OHL Champion Detroit Jr. Red Wings squad, Mike joined the Carolina Hurricanes organization. Never one to back down from an on-ice altercation, Mike's biggest fight was off...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Mike Morrone to the Penalty Box. Mike is a warrior, plain & simple. After a successful OHL career where he was a key player on the 1994-95 OHL Champion Detroit Jr. Red Wings squad, Mike joined the Carolina Hurricanes organization. Never one to back down from an on-ice altercation, Mike's biggest fight was off...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Gerry Fleming to the Penalty Box. To put in simply, my respect for Gerry the player, Gerry the enforcer, is only dwarfed by my respect for Gerry the person. Gerry is on my Mt. Rushmore of minor-league enforcers and it's an honor to be able to chop up his fine career with him. This is part two of two.   I ho...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Gerry Fleming to the Penalty Box. To put in simply, my respect for Gerry the player, Gerry the enforcer, is only dwarfed by my respect for Gerry the person. Gerry is on my Mt. Rushmore of minor-league enforcers and it's an honor to be able to chop up his fine career with him. This is part one of two.   I ho...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   Poutine fueled brutality-Volume III is the the spiffy title I've come up with it (with a nod to Black Label Society's "Alcohol Fueled Brewtality") for this episode. This is the episode where I'll tell you all about the 3rd annual father & son OHL road trip that I take every season with oldest son.   I hope you people enjoy it!   if you have a moment, please rate &...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome David Bruce to the Penalty Box. Brucey is one of the players who could do it all. Standing at 5'11 but packing a solid 190 pounds on that frame, David played a fearless style of hockey that would garner him multiple millions of dollars per season if he played today. David could could send a message with his...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome David Bruce to the Penalty Box. Brucey is one of the players who could do it all. Standing at 5'11 but packing a solid 190 pounds on that frame, David played a fearless style of hockey that would garner him multiple millions of dollars per season if he played today. David could could send a message with his...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome David Bruce to the Penalty Box. Brucey is one of the players who could do it all. Standing at 5'11 but packing a solid 190 pounds on that frame, David played a fearless style of hockey that would garner him multiple millions of dollars per season if he played today. David could could send a message with his...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!     On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Bill Armstrong to the Penalty Box. Folks, I'm not sure you realize how rare it is to have a guest who revolutionized the sport. You may or may not be aware that the type of goal that is almost ALWAYS erroneously referred to as "the Michigan" was actually invented by my guest. Call it "the Army", "the high...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Bill Armstrong to the Penalty Box. Folks, I'm not sure you realize how rare it is to have a guest who revolutionized the sport. You may or may not be aware that the type of goal that is almost ALWAYS erroneously referred to as "the Michigan" was actually invented by my guest. Call it "the Army", "the highwrap...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Bill Armstrong to the Penalty Box. Folks, I'm not sure you realize how rare it is to have a guest who revolutionized the sport. You may or may not be aware that the type of goal that is almost ALWAYS erroneously referred to as "the Michigan" was actually invented by my guest. Call it "the Army", "the highwr...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Bill Armstrong to the Penalty Box. Folks, I'm not sure you realize how rare it is to have a guest who revolutionized the sport. You may or may not be aware that the type of goal that is almost ALWAYS erroneously referred to as "the Michigan" was actually invented by my guest. Call it "the Army", "the highwr...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   I'm bringing back the "Seasons In Review" series for a very special player, 2025 1st round draft pick Kashawn Aitcheson. Sit back, relax, and allow me to regale you with the story of the 2023-24 season of "Kash" with the Barrie Colts.   I hope you people enjoy it!   if you have a moment, please rate & review the show. please tell your friends.   Please download, d...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   On this episode, I'll delve into the New York Islanders 2025 draft picks as well as discuss the pinheads who propose ridiculous trades on social media & I may have an opinion or two on ESPN's draft coverage. (Spoiler alert: it was fucking embarrassing).   I hope you people enjoy it!   if you have a moment, please rate & review the show. please tell your friends.  ...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Matt Ruchty to the Penalty Box. "Truck" plied his trade at Bowling Green & took that same fire & exuberance with him into professional hockey. Matt ranks sixth all-time in PIMs for the Utica Devils, while ranking fourth all-time in the same category for the Albany River Rats & second for the Grand Rapids Gr...

Thanks for tuning in everybody!   On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Matt Ruchty to the Penalty Box. "Truck" plied his trade at Bowling Green & took that same fire & exuberance with him into professional hockey. Matt ranks sixth all-time in PIMs for the Utica Devils, while ranking fourth all-time in the same category for the Albany River Rats & second for the Grand Rapids Gr...