Episodes

  • Episode 209: Eric Cairns, Part Three

    Episode 209: Eric Cairns, Part Three
    Mar 30 2026
    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, as any Islanders fan know, the previous regime restricted folks like Eric from doing podcasts, etc so with the new regime in place, I'm able to present this in-depth conversation with the big fella. We'll cover his career from pre-OHL straight through to what's going on today. This is part three of a five-part series. Get comfortable.


    I hope you people enjoy it!


    If you have a moment, please rate & review the show. please tell your friends.


    Please download, don't stream.


    Social media links: X Facebook Instagram TikTok


    You can order "Islanders A-Z", a book illustrated by Joe Maracic, the artist who created the logo for this show, by clicking HERE


    You can order my book "The New York Subway Hero: My Battle With Evil...and a Spree-Killer!!" by clicking HERE


    Check out Buckets Off apparel


    Check out Woody's Hoodies


    If you've missed any of the previous episodes, please check out my past interviews with: Dean Ewen, Paul Kruse, Mike MacWilliam, Mick Vukota, Jamie Rivers, Brent Severyn, John Forslund, Kerry Clark, Jason Strudwick, Jim McKenzie, Dave Chyzowski, Jeff Zehr, Rich Pilon, Daniel Lacroix, Shawn Byram, Rob DiMaio, Arron Asham, Eric Boulton, Brian Curran, Yanick Turcotte, Jody Robinson, Mike Dalhuisen, Blair Riley, Mike Cornell, Graeme Townshend, Kevin Devine, Ray Schultz, Trevor Gillies, Drew Fata, Rod Dallman, Ken Belanger, Joey Diamond, Kevin "Killer" Kaminski, Rumun Ndur, Benn Olson, Nolan Clayton, Darcy Harris, Wayne Doucet, Trevor Stienburg, Barry Dreger, Dean Trboyevich, Vern Smith, Matt Carkner, Rick Hayward, Brandon DeFazio, Steve Jaques, Rich Lisk, Phil DeGaetano, Justin Johnson, Ross Olsson, Jimmy Mazza, Bourke Cazabon, Cedric Lacroix, Keegan Long, Dean DeFazio, Ken McRae, Dave Marcinyshyn, Ivan Matulik, Steve McLaren, Mike Wulkan, Gord Dineen, Jay Caufield, Brad Bonello, Jim Archibald, Nick Laporte, Neil Clark, Terran Sandwith, Jack Greig, Luc Gauthier, Kevin MacDonald, Marc LaBelle, Steven Fletcher, Matt Ruchty, Bill Armstrong, David Bruce, Gerry Fleming, and Mike Morrone.


    Presented by the Hockey Podcast Network.


    Promo code: THPN

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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • Episode 208: Eric Cairns, Part Two

    Episode 208: Eric Cairns, Part Two
    Mar 22 2026
    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, as any Islanders fan know, the previous regime restricted folks like Eric from doing podcasts, etc so with the new regime in place, I'm able to present this in-depth conversation with the big fella. We'll cover his career from pre-OHL straight through to what's going on today. This is part two of a five-part series. Get comfortable.


    I hope you people enjoy it!


    If you have a moment, please rate & review the show. please tell your friends.


    Please download, don't stream.


    Social media links: X Facebook Instagram TikTok


    You can order "Islanders A-Z", a book illustrated by Joe Maracic, the artist who created the logo for this show, by clicking HERE


    You can order my book "The New York Subway Hero: My Battle With Evil...and a Spree-Killer!!" by clicking HERE


    Check out Buckets Off apparel


    Check out Woody's Hoodies


    If you've missed any of the previous episodes, please check out my past interviews with: Dean Ewen, Paul Kruse, Mike MacWilliam, Mick Vukota, Jamie Rivers, Brent Severyn, John Forslund, Kerry Clark, Jason Strudwick, Jim McKenzie, Dave Chyzowski, Jeff Zehr, Rich Pilon, Daniel Lacroix, Shawn Byram, Rob DiMaio, Arron Asham, Eric Boulton, Brian Curran, Yanick Turcotte, Jody Robinson, Mike Dalhuisen, Blair Riley, Mike Cornell, Graeme Townshend, Kevin Devine, Ray Schultz, Trevor Gillies, Drew Fata, Rod Dallman, Ken Belanger, Joey Diamond, Kevin "Killer" Kaminski, Rumun Ndur, Benn Olson, Nolan Clayton, Darcy Harris, Wayne Doucet, Trevor Stienburg, Barry Dreger, Dean Trboyevich, Vern Smith, Matt Carkner, Rick Hayward, Brandon DeFazio, Steve Jaques, Rich Lisk, Phil DeGaetano, Justin Johnson, Ross Olsson, Jimmy Mazza, Bourke Cazabon, Cedric Lacroix, Keegan Long, Dean DeFazio, Ken McRae, Dave Marcinyshyn, Ivan Matulik, Steve McLaren, Mike Wulkan, Gord Dineen, Jay Caufield, Brad Bonello, Jim Archibald, Nick Laporte, Neil Clark, Terran Sandwith, Jack Greig, Luc Gauthier, Kevin MacDonald, Marc LaBelle, Steven Fletcher, Matt Ruchty, Bill Armstrong, David Bruce, Gerry Fleming, and Mike Morrone.


    Presented by the Hockey Podcast Network.


    Promo code: THPN

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    2 hrs and 49 mins
  • Episode 207: Eric Cairns, Part One

    Episode 207: Eric Cairns, Part One
    Mar 16 2026

    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, as any Islanders fan know, the previous regime restricted folks like Eric from doing podcasts, etc so with the new regime in place, I'm able to present this in-depth conversation with the big fella. We'll cover his career from pre-OHL straight through to what's going on today. This is part one of a five-part series. Get comfortable.


    I hope you people enjoy it!


    If you have a moment, please rate & review the show. please tell your friends.


    Please download, don't stream.


    Social media links: X Facebook Instagram TikTok


    You can order "Islanders A-Z", a book illustrated by Joe Maracic, the artist who created the logo for this show, by clicking HERE


    You can order my book "The New York Subway Hero: My Battle With Evil...and a Spree-Killer!!" by clicking HERE


    Check out Buckets Off apparel


    Check out Woody's Hoodies


    If you've missed any of the previous episodes, please check out my past interviews with: Dean Ewen, Paul Kruse, Mike MacWilliam, Mick Vukota, Jamie Rivers, Brent Severyn, John Forslund, Kerry Clark, Jason Strudwick, Jim McKenzie, Dave Chyzowski, Jeff Zehr, Rich Pilon, Daniel Lacroix, Shawn Byram, Rob DiMaio, Arron Asham, Eric Boulton, Brian Curran, Yanick Turcotte, Jody Robinson, Mike Dalhuisen, Blair Riley, Mike Cornell, Graeme Townshend, Kevin Devine, Ray Schultz, Trevor Gillies, Drew Fata, Rod Dallman, Ken Belanger, Joey Diamond, Kevin "Killer" Kaminski, Rumun Ndur, Benn Olson, Nolan Clayton, Darcy Harris, Wayne Doucet, Trevor Stienburg, Barry Dreger, Dean Trboyevich, Vern Smith, Matt Carkner, Rick Hayward, Brandon DeFazio, Steve Jaques, Rich Lisk, Phil DeGaetano, Justin Johnson, Ross Olsson, Jimmy Mazza, Bourke Cazabon, Cedric Lacroix, Keegan Long, Dean DeFazio, Ken McRae, Dave Marcinyshyn, Ivan Matulik, Steve McLaren, Mike Wulkan, Gord Dineen, Jay Caufield, Brad Bonello, Jim Archibald, Nick Laporte, Neil Clark, Terran Sandwith, Jack Greig, Luc Gauthier, Kevin MacDonald, Marc LaBelle, Steven Fletcher, Matt Ruchty, Bill Armstrong, David Bruce, Gerry Fleming, and Mike Morrone.


    Presented by the Hockey Podcast Network.


    Promo code: THPN

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    2 hrs and 38 mins
  • Episode 206: "Off The Island" with Mike Morrone, Part Two

    Episode 206: "Off The Island" with Mike Morrone, Part Two
    Feb 23 2026

    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 the ice and he met that battle head-on & came out victorious. You'll hear about that & much, much more over this two-part series. This is part two. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment, please rate & review the show. please tell your friends. Please download, don't stream. Social media links: X Facebook Instagram Tik Tok You can order "Islanders A-Z", a book illustrated by Joe Maracic, the artist who created the logo for this show, by clicking HERE You can order my book "The New York Subway Hero: My Battle With Evil...and a Spree-Killer!!" by clicking HERE Check out BUCKETS OFF APPAREL Check out WOODY'S HOODIES If you've missed any of the previous episodes, please check out my past interviews with: Dean Ewen, Paul Kruse, Mike MacWilliam, Mick Vukota, Jamie Rivers, Brent Severyn, John Forslund, Kerry Clark, Jason Strudwick, Jim McKenzie, Dave Chyzowski, Jeff Zehr, Rich Pilon, Daniel Lacroix, Shawn Byram, Rob DiMaio, Arron Asham, Eric Boulton, Brian Curran, Yanick Turcotte, Jody Robinson, Mike Dalhuisen, Blair Riley, Mike Cornell, Graeme Townshend, Kevin Devine, Ray Schultz, Trevor Gillies, Drew Fata, Rod Dallman, Ken Belanger, Joey Diamond, Kevin "Killer" Kaminski, Rumun Ndur, Benn Olson, Nolan Clayton, Darcy Harris, Wayne Doucet, Trevor Stienburg, Barry Dreger, Dean Trboyevich, Vern Smith, Matt Carkner, Rick Hayward, Brandon DeFazio, Steve Jaques, Rich Lisk, Phil DeGaetano, Justin Johnson, Ross Olsson, Jimmy Mazza, Bourke Cazabon, Cedric Lacroix, Keegan Long, Dean DeFazio, Ken McRae, Dave Marcinyshyn, Ivan Matulik, Steve McLaren, Mike Wulkan, Gord Dineen, Jay Caufield, Brad Bonello, Jim Archibald, Nick Laporte, Neil Clark, Terran Sandwith, Jack Greig, Luc Gauthier, Kevin MacDonald, Marc LaBelle, Steven Fletcher, Matt Ruchty, Bill Armstrong, David Bruce, and Gerry Fleming. Presented by the Hockey Podcast Network. Promo code: THPN

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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • Episode 205: "Off The Island" with Mike Morrone, Part One

    Episode 205: "Off The Island" with Mike Morrone, Part One
    Feb 16 2026

    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 the ice and he met that battle head-on & came out victorious. You'll hear about that & much, much more over this two-part series. This is part one. I hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment, please rate & review the show. please tell your friends. Please download, don't stream. Social media links: X Facebook Instagram Tik Tok You can order "Islanders A-Z", a book illustrated by Joe Maracic, the artist who created the logo for this show, by clicking HERE You can order my book "The New York Subway Hero: My Battle With Evil...and a Spree-Killer!!" by clicking HERE Check out "BUCKETS OFF" apparel Check out "Woody'S Hoodies" If you've missed any of the previous episodes, please check out my past interviews with: Dean Ewen, Paul Kruse, Mike MacWilliam, Mick Vukota, Jamie Rivers, Brent Severyn, John Forslund, Kerry Clark, Jason Strudwick, Jim McKenzie, Dave Chyzowski, Jeff Zehr, Rich Pilon, Daniel Lacroix, Shawn Byram, Rob DiMaio, Arron Asham, Eric Boulton, Brian Curran, Yanick Turcotte, Jody Robinson, Mike Dalhuisen, Blair Riley, Mike Cornell, Graeme Townshend, Kevin Devine, Ray Schultz, Trevor Gillies, Drew Fata, Rod Dallman, Ken Belanger, Joey Diamond, Kevin "Killer" Kaminski, Rumun Ndur, Benn Olson, Nolan Clayton, Darcy Harris, Wayne Doucet, Trevor Stienburg, Barry Dreger, Dean Trboyevich, Vern Smith, Matt Carkner, Rick Hayward, Brandon DeFazio, Steve Jaques, Rich Lisk, Phil DeGaetano, Justin Johnson, Ross Olsson, Jimmy Mazza, Bourke Cazabon, Cedric Lacroix, Keegan Long, Dean DeFazio, Ken McRae, Dave Marcinyshyn, Ivan Matulik, Steve McLaren, Mike Wulkan, Gord Dineen, Jay Caufield, Brad Bonello, Jim Archibald, Nick Laporte, Neil Clark, Terran Sandwith, Jack Greig, Luc Gauthier, Kevin MacDonald, Marc LaBelle, Steven Fletcher, Matt Ruchty, Bill Armstrong, David Bruce, and Gerry Fleming. Presented by the Hockey Podcast Network. Promo code: THPN

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • Episode 204: "Off The Island" with Gerry Fleming, Part Two

    Episode 204: "Off The Island" with Gerry Fleming, Part Two
    Feb 1 2026
    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 hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment, please rate & review the show. please tell your friends. Please download, don't stream. Social media links: X Facebook Instagram TikTok You can order "Islanders A-Z", a book illustrated by Joe Maracic, the artist who created the logo for this show, by clicking HERE You can order my book "The New York Subway Hero: My Battle With Evil...and a Spree-Killer!!" by clicking HERE Check out "Buckets Off" apparel Check out "Woody's Hoodies" If you've missed any of the previous episodes, please check out my past interviews with: Dean Ewen, Paul Kruse, Mike MacWilliam, Mick Vukota, Jamie Rivers, Brent Severyn, John Forslund, Kerry Clark, Jason Strudwick, Jim McKenzie, Dave Chyzowski, Jeff Zehr, Rich Pilon, Daniel Lacroix, Shawn Byram, Rob DiMaio, Arron Asham, Eric Boulton, Brian Curran, Yanick Turcotte, Jody Robinson, Mike Dalhuisen, Blair Riley, Mike Cornell, Graeme Townshend, Kevin Devine, Ray Schultz, Trevor Gillies, Drew Fata, Rod Dallman, Ken Belanger, Joey Diamond, Kevin "Killer" Kaminski, Rumun Ndur, Benn Olson, Nolan Clayton, Darcy Harris, Wayne Doucet, Trevor Stienburg, Barry Dreger, Dean Trboyevich, Vern Smith, Matt Carkner, Rick Hayward, Brandon DeFazio, Steve Jaques, Rich Lisk, Phil DeGaetano, Justin Johnson, Ross Olsson, Jimmy Mazza, Bourke Cazabon, Cedric Lacroix, Keegan Long, Dean DeFazio, Ken McRae, Dave Marcinyshyn, Ivan Matulik, Steve McLaren, Mike Wulkan, Gord Dineen, Jay Caufield, Brad Bonello, Jim Archibald, Nick Laporte, Neil Clark, Terran Sandwith, Jack Greig, Luc Gauthier, Kevin MacDonald, Marc LaBelle, Steven Fletcher, Matt Ruchty, Bill Armstrong and David Bruce. Presented by the Hockey Podcast Network. Promo code: THPN

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Episode 203: "Off The Island" with Gerry Fleming, Part One

    Episode 203: "Off The Island" with Gerry Fleming, Part One
    Jan 26 2026
    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 hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment, please rate & review the show. please tell your friends. Please download, don't stream. Social media links: X Facebook Instagram TikTok You can order "Islanders A-Z", a book illustrated by Joe Maracic, the artist who created the logo for this show, by clicking HERE You can order my book "The New York Subway Hero: My Battle With Evil...and a Spree-Killer!!" by clicking HERE Check out "Buckets Off" apparel HERE Check out "Woody's Hoodies" HERE If you've missed any of the previous episodes, please check out my past interviews with: Dean Ewen, Paul Kruse, Mike MacWilliam, Mick Vukota, Jamie Rivers, Brent Severyn, John Forslund, Kerry Clark, Jason Strudwick, Jim McKenzie, Dave Chyzowski, Jeff Zehr, Rich Pilon, Daniel Lacroix, Shawn Byram, Rob DiMaio, Arron Asham, Eric Boulton, Brian Curran, Yanick Turcotte, Jody Robinson, Mike Dalhuisen, Blair Riley, Mike Cornell, Graeme Townshend, Kevin Devine, Ray Schultz, Trevor Gillies, Drew Fata, Rod Dallman, Ken Belanger, Joey Diamond, Kevin "Killer" Kaminski, Rumun Ndur, Benn Olson, Nolan Clayton, Darcy Harris, Wayne Doucet, Trevor Stienburg, Barry Dreger, Dean Trboyevich, Vern Smith, Matt Carkner, Rick Hayward, Brandon DeFazio, Steve Jaques, Rich Lisk, Phil DeGaetano, Justin Johnson, Ross Olsson, Jimmy Mazza, Bourke Cazabon, Cedric Lacroix, Keegan Long, Dean DeFazio, Ken McRae, Dave Marcinyshyn, Ivan Matulik, Steve McLaren, Mike Wulkan, Gord Dineen, Jay Caufield, Brad Bonello, Jim Archibald, Nick Laporte, Neil Clark, Terran Sandwith, Jack Greig, Luc Gauthier, Kevin MacDonald, Marc LaBelle, Steven Fletcher, Matt Ruchty, Bill Armstrong and David Bruce. Presented by the Hockey Podcast Network. Promo code: THPN

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    2 hrs and 35 mins
  • Episode 202: Poutine Fueled Brutality-Volume III (3rd annual Father & Son OHL road-trip)

    Episode 202: Poutine Fueled Brutality-Volume III (3rd annual Father & Son OHL road-trip)
    Nov 26 2025
    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 & review the show. please tell your friends. Please download, don't stream. Social media links: X Facebook Instagram Tik Tok You can order "Islanders A-Z", a book illustrated by Joe Maracic, the artist who created the logo for this show, by clicking HERE You can order my book "The New York Subway Hero: My Battle With Evil...and a Spree-Killer!!" by clicking HERE Check out "Buckets Off" apparel HERE Check out Woody's Hoodies HERE If you've missed any of the previous episodes, please check out my past interviews with: Dean Ewen, Paul Kruse, Mike MacWilliam, Mick Vukota, Jamie Rivers, Brent Severyn, John Forslund, Kerry Clark, Jason Strudwick, Jim McKenzie, Dave Chyzowski, Jeff Zehr, Rich Pilon, Daniel Lacroix, Shawn Byram, Rob DiMaio, Arron Asham, Eric Boulton, Brian Curran, Yanick Turcotte, Jody Robinson, Mike Dalhuisen, Blair Riley, Mike Cornell, Graeme Townshend, Kevin Devine, Ray Schultz, Trevor Gillies, Drew Fata, Rod Dallman, Ken Belanger, Joey Diamond, Kevin "Killer" Kaminski, Rumun Ndur, Benn Olson, Nolan Clayton, Darcy Harris, Wayne Doucet, Trevor Stienburg, Barry Dreger, Dean Trboyevich, Vern Smith, Matt Carkner, Rick Hayward, Brandon DeFazio, Steve Jaques, Rich Lisk, Phil DeGaetano, Justin Johnson, Ross Olsson, Jimmy Mazza, Bourke Cazabon, Cedric Lacroix, Keegan Long, Dean DeFazio, Ken McRae, Dave Marcinyshyn, Ivan Matulik, Steve McLaren, Mike Wulkan, Gord Dineen, Jay Caufield, Brad Bonello, Jim Archibald, Nick Laporte, Neil Clark, Terran Sandwith, Jack Greig, Luc Gauthier, Kevin MacDonald, Marc LaBelle, Steven Fletcher, Matt Ruchty, Bill Armstrong & David Bruce. Presented by the Hockey Podcast Network. Promo code: THPN

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 34 mins