Coliseum Chronicles: the Penalty Box Podcast

I wasn't planning on recording an episode but my hand was forced by a vocal minority on social media. Topics include: -why can't some people leave other people alone re: vaccination. -how do you separate being a fan of someone who may be great at his/her sport/art but is a shitty person in real life? -Some Isles fans already criticizing Zajac & Palmieri -The woke mob is upset with Lou Lamoriello I...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Here's a bridge episode until Trevor Gillies Part 5. Just some thoughts on some recent goings-on including: -New Tim Horton's in Nassau County -Start of the MLB season. Yay or Yawn? -Who really started the lacrosse style goal? -A bigger, better, badder version of the "Drop Your Gloves" database -Anniversary of Cloutier vs Salo -Not holding teams accountable -Refs ca...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! The Trevor Gillies audio "mini-series" continues today with part FOUR! And yes, we talk about the Penguins! Pour yourself a bourbon and enjoy! I hope you people enjoy it!   If you have a moment please rate & review the show & please tell your friends.   Follow the show on Twitter at  @ColiSinBinPod  & my personal account at  @joe_lozito   Please "Like" the show on F...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Buckle up because today, the Trevor Gillies audio "mini-series" continues. This is part three of my chat with Trevor. Pour yourself a bourbon and enjoy! I hope you people enjoy it!   If you have a moment please rate & review the show & please tell your friends.   Follow the show on Twitter at  @ColiSinBinPod  & my personal account at  @joe_lozito   Please "Like" the...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Just a bridge episode until I bring you "Trevor Gillies, Part 3" on Monday. Going a little off script here as I discuss the recent events surrounding a couple of the Capitals higher profile players & how the reaction by some on social media is downright idiotic & hypocritical. I hope you people enjoy it!   If you've missed any of the previous episodes, please have a...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Buckle up because today, the audio "mini-series" continues. This is part two of my chat with Trevor Gillies! As you'll find out, Gills is as amazing an interview as he is an ass-kicker. I don't really want to say much more because words won't do this interview justice...and while part two is loaded with a ton of info, similar to part one, it merely scratches the sur...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! As legendary Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens once said "getcha popcorn ready". Buckle up because today is the start of a literal epic. Some may even call it an audio "mini-series". This is part one of my chat with Trevor Gillies! As you'll find out, Gills is as amazing an interview as he is an ass-kicker. I don't really want to say much more because words...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! This week marks the tenth anniversary of that fateful day on the subway. I wanted to tell the story again and give listeners a first-hand account of that day and everything that happened afterwards. If you're a returning listener you know I have...lets call it the "gift of gab". This episode ran very long so I'm breaking it up into two parts. This is part 2. Part 1...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! This week marks the tenth anniversary of that fateful day on the subway. I wanted to tell the story again and give listeners a first-hand account of that day and everything that happened afterwards. If you're a returning listener you know I have...lets call it the "gift of gab". This episode ran very long so I'm breaking it up into two parts. This is part 1. Part 2...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today is the seventh installment of my "Seasons" series as I break down the fights of Brett Gallant from the 2014-15 season. "Gally" was patrolling the ice at Webster Bank Arena for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in 2014-15 coming off a 2013-14 season where he was rewarded for his hard work with a 4-game stint here with the Islanders. Brett is the Bridgeport Sound Tige...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome Ray Schultz to the Penalty Box. "Sugar" spent six seasons in the Islanders organization, playing 45 games in 'the "Show" with four points and 155 penalty minutes. He also appeared in two playoff games in the memorable playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. You know the one I'm talking about! After his time on the Island, Ray spent time with...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! This episode is a bridge episode explaining where I've been. Where have I been? Dealing with COVID-19. Also, keep listening as I ask you people if anyone has any contacts in a particular southern state known for sunshine, OJ (not the murderer), palm trees & beaches. It rhymes with Schlorida if you haven't guessed it yet. I hope you people enjoy it!  If you've missed...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome Kevin Devine to the Penalty Box. Kevin defines the "old-school" mentality I preach about. Kevin takes us through his amazing career that includes several championships, many years in the WHA, playing against Gordie Howe & Bobby Hull, playing with guys like Billy Harris & John Tonelli BEFORE they were Islanders, and of course playing with the Islander...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today's episode is a little different as I give my thoughts on various topics including: the NHL's return to play my feelings on the hockey fight tape hobby and what it's meant to me posting old pictures with enforcers jersey customizing "do's & don'ts" (mostly don'ts) big name podcast guests vs guys you may not be familiar with BLAST FROM THE PAST: a not so complim...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today is the sixth installment of my "Seasons" series as I break down the fights of Eric Godard from the 2005-06 season. After two seasons of being part of one of the most destructive "tag-teams" with Eric Cairns, Godard became the main heavyweight on the team with Cairns taking his talents to Miami. Godard did a fine job as he took on some of the leagues baddest du...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome Graeme Townshend to the Penalty Box. Graeme was the first Jamaican born player to ever play in the NHL. Graeme spent two seasons in the Islanders organization spending the majority of his time with the Capital District Islanders. He did play nine games with the big club scoring a goal and adding two assists. His amazing career included winning "Man o...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome Graeme Townshend to the Penalty Box. Graeme was the first Jamaican born player to ever play in the NHL. Graeme spent two seasons in the Islanders organization spending the majority of his time with the Capital District Islanders. He did play nine games with the big club scoring a goal and adding two assists. His amazing career included winning "Man o...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today is a very important episode for me. Matt Caputo gives details on Moustache Classic II which takes place this Saturday 11/21/2020 in Danbury, CT. The Classic is part of the Movember initiative and all monies raised go to help men's mental health & also prostate & testicular cancer. Please check out https://movember.com/t/moustacheclassic/ for information & to d...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today is the fifth installment of my "Seasons" series as I break down the fights of Ross "The Boss" Johnston from the 2016-17 season. Johnston spent this entire season with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers after the Islanders completed their exhibition schedule. Ross had some pretty good tilts this season and either started or continued a couple of trilogies that you may...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome Mike Cornell to the Penalty Box. Mike has played parts of four seasons with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers & parts of the three seasons with the Islanders ECHL affiliate the Worcester Railers. Mike's game is old-school all the way. He's a leader, a punishing defenseman, a guy who'll drop his gloves and a guy who'll annihilate an opponent with a massive...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today is the fourth installment of my "Seasons" series as I break down the fights of Eric Cairns from the 2001-02 season. This was a memorable season for both Eric and the Islanders for so many reasons. Cairns is one of the baddest men to ever wear the Islanders crest and this season is a prime example of why. I hope you people enjoy it! If you've missed any of the...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome Blair Riley to the Penalty Box. Blair is a man who has left his mark (literally) everywhere he's played. From small towns like Merritt, BC to massive cities like Las Vegas & Chicago, Blair Riley has made an impact. Blair spent almost two full seasons with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers & played with some absolute killers, so he fit right in! Blair was a...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today is the third installment of my "Seasons" series as I break down the fights in the unfortunately short career of Brett Lindros. After parts of two seasons with the Islanders Brett was forced to retire due to post-concussion syndrome. During his time with the club however, Brett took on some notable heavyweights and provided some fond memories for himself and Is...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today is the second installment of my "Seasons" series as I break down 2010-11 season of a fresh-faced Matt Martin. This was his second pro season and the season he became a regular with the Islanders. I hope you people enjoy it! If you've missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 1 Episode 1: the D...

Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I'll debut a new series of episodes I call "Seasons". I'll pick a player from the Islanders (or one of their affiliates) and go over their fights & other interesting tidbits from a particular season.  Since I doubt he'll ever come on the show (or any show for that matter) I felt "the Bomber", Ken Baumgartner would be a fantastic subject for the inaugural insta...