Coliseum Chronicles: the Penalty Box Podcast

Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome college hockey LEGEND Jim Archibald to the Penalty Box. After plying his trade in minor & junior hockey in the "rectangle", "Archie" brought his western Canadian style of play to the University of North Dakota & became an instant fan favorite with the Fighting Sioux faithful. Jim played hockey like the Tasman...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Brad Bonello to the Penalty Box. OHL fans are well aware of the buzzsaw named Brad Bonello. Brad is pedal to the metal 24/7/365. Energy personified. You know, the type of player that EVERY team should have. But much has happened between his time terrorizing OHL opponents & starring in season 3 of "Shoresy", a...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome Brad Bonello to the Penalty Box. OHL fans are well aware of the buzzsaw named Brad Bonello. Brad is pedal to the metal 24/7/365. Energy personified. You know, the type of player that EVERY team should have. But much has happened between his time terrorizing OHL opponents & starring in season 3 of "Shoresy", a...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I present to you the truly inspirational story of Jay Caufield. You know he started skating as a teenager, you know he's chiseled out of granite, you know he's a 2-time Stanley Cup Champion & you know he's the star of "Sudden Death". There's so much you don't know & over this three part series, you'll find out. This is...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I present to you the truly inspirational story of Jay Caufield. You know he started skating as a teenager, you know he's chiseled out of granite, you know he's a 2-time Stanley Cup Champion & you know he's the star of "Sudden Death". There's so much you don't know & over this three part series, you'll find out. This is...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I present to you the truly inspirational story of Jay Caufield. You know he started skating as a teenager, you know he's chiseled out of granite, you know he's a 2-time Stanley Cup Champion & you know he's the star of "Sudden Death". There's so much you don't know & over the next three episodes, you'll find out. This i...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today, "the Matt Martin Files" continues with part three, "Lessons Not Learned In Blood Are Soon Forgotten". In this episode, I'll go over Matt's 2010-11 season. After starting the season in Bridgeport, Martin is recalled to the Islanders...and never looks back. Of course, this is the season where things get a little heated between the Islanders & Penguins & Matt, a...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today, "the Matt Martin Files" continues with part two, "Connecticut Welcomes You". In this episode, I'll go over Matt's 2009-10 season, his first year pro, spent primarily with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers & also talk about his five games in "the Show" with the Islanders. I hope you people enjoy it! Please download instead of streaming. If you have a moment please r...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today, I debut a new series: The Matt Martin Files. This series will be a season by season review of the career of Matt Martin. Part One will focus on his OHL seasons with the Sarnia Sting & features interviews with then Sarnia Sting head coach Dave MacQueen & teammate Mark Katic. I hope you people enjoy it! Please download instead of streaming. If you have a moment...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today, I present part 2 of the "Damage Inc." series. This series will focus on two enforcers who played for the Islanders at the same title. This episode will focus on the seasons that Brian Curran & Alan Kerr were teammates here on the Island. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment please rate & review the show. Please tell your friends. Social media link...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today, I bring you the finale, part three of my interview with Gord Dineen. The Dineen family is hockey royalty & Gord is a huge part of that. In this episode, Gord talks about his time with Pittsburgh & being a multiple Turner Cup champion. This was definitely a treat for me & I thank Gord for his time. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment please rate &...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today, I bring you part two of my interview with Gord Dineen. The Dineen family is hockey royalty & Gord is a huge part of that. In this episode, Gord talks about his time with Islanders, Indianapolis & Springfield & discusses his trade to the Minnesota North Stars. This was definitely a treat for me & I thank Gord for his time. I hope you people enjoy it! If you ha...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today, I bring you part one of my interview with Gord Dineen. The Dineen family is hockey royalty & Gord is a huge part of that. Gord talks about growing up in a hockey family, his time in the OHL, being drafted by the Islanders in the middle of their dynasty, being surrounded by some of the greatest players to ever lave 'em up & much, much more. This was definitely...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today, I present a new series titled "Damage Inc.". This series will focus on two enforcers who played for the Islanders at the same title. This episode will focus on the seasons that Eric Boulton & Matt Carkner were teammates here on the Island. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment please rate & review the show. Please tell your friends. Social media li...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today, I bring you my chat with Mike Wulkan, the man affectionately known as "Sugar". Mike is an agent who has represented some of the baddest dudes & biggest characters to ever play the game, including former guests Eric Boulton & Steve McLaren. I was told ahead of time that "Sugar has stories for days" and I found that to be very true. Sit back, relax & enjoy a fe...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Recently, my son & I did a father & son trip across the border to hit some OHL games & meet-up with some old friends. Our trip ended with an Islanders game in Buffalo that didn't go exactly as we had hoped. Here are the details of our journey. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment please rate & review the show. Please tell your friends. Social media links...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I bring you the tenth & final installment of "The Lost Episodes". These are episodes that somehow disappeared from the podcast library & will now be resurrected for your listening pleasure. Today, we'll revisit my chat with the GREAT John Forslund. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment please rate & review the show. Please tell your friends. Social...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome the brains & brawn of Mr. Darcy Harris! Darcy is simply one of my favorite people on the planet & this interview was a lot of fun. This is the second & final part. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment please rate & review the show. Please tell your friends. Social media links: X (Twitter) Facebook...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome the brains & brawn of Mr. Darcy Harris! Darcy is simply one of my favorite people on the planet & this interview was a lot of fun. This is part one of two. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment please rate & review the show. Please tell your friends. Social media links: X (Twitter) Facebook Instagr...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I bring you the ninth installment of "The Lost Episodes". These are episodes that somehow disappeared from the podcast library & will now be resurrected for your listening pleasure. Today, we'll revisit my chat with the pride of Vegreville, Alberta, Brent Severyn. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment please rate & review the show. Please tell your...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! The 13 year anniversary of my dance with the devil just passed, so my annual episode discussing the events of the day is here again for those of you who are new to the story or for those who want a refresher. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment please rate & review the show. Please tell your friends. Social media links: X (Twitter) Facebook Instagram Ti...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome one of the baddest dudes to ever lace 'em up to the penalty box, "Stone Cold" Steve McLaren! Steve has been involved in some of the most talked about fights in the history of hockey & we hit 'em all. Have a listen to a hockey journey that proves hard work pays off & to always believe in yourself. This is part...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome one of the baddest dudes to ever lace 'em up to the penalty box, "Stone Cold" Steve McLaren! Steve has been involved in some of the most talked about fights in the history of hockey & we hit 'em all. Have a listen to a hockey journey that proves hard work pays off & to always believe in yourself. This is part...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, I welcome one of the baddest dudes to ever lace 'em up to the penalty box, "Stone Cold" Steve McLaren! Steve has been involved in some of the most talked about fights in the history of hockey & we hit 'em all. Have a listen to a hockey journey that proves hard work pays off & to always believe in yourself. This is part...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! On this episode of the "Off the Island" series, former Edmonton Oilers & Quebec Nordiques farmhand & UK LEGEND Ivan Matulik takes a seat in the penalty box. This is an episode I'd previously recorded for the now deceased "Nordiques Knuckles Podcast". As "Knuckles" has gone gently into that good night, I want to preserve these interviews. This is part two of two. I h...