On Episode 126 of Beers in The Lot, the crew talked about their jerseys for the Wally Ice Fest pond hockey tournament. They also gave some final thoughts on the World Juniors tournament focusing on the semifinal game between USA and Canada. The guys rounded out the episode discussing the Hershey Bears retiring Chris Bourque's number 17. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 125 of Beers in The Lot, the guys gave their thoughts on the 2023 Winter Classic game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins. They talked about some of the data and technology that could enhance the NHL viewer experience. Jonny just returned from a holiday trip to Nashville so, he reviewed the highlights of the trip and attending a Predators game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The BITL crew was joined by Gene "Gooner" Goon on Episode 124. The guys talked about their favorite Christmas music and the hockey New Year's resolutions they have for 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Beers in The Lot crew started Episode 123 talking about a recent outdoor skate at The Gardens Ice House's, Whitey's Pond, in Laurel, MD. The guys also discussed the upcoming World Juniors tournament and Shane Wright being named captain of Team Canada. The episode finishes with the BITL crew throwing out some ideas to revamp the NHL outdoor games and the NHL all star game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 122 of Beers in The Lot, the BITL crew talked about the recent run of empty net goals scored by Alex Ovechkin. They also highlighted Tage Thompson's recent 5-goal game and general success for the Buffalo Sabres. The guys also remarked on the line brawl in a recent USA-Canada Sled Hockey game. Check out Pure Hockey’s Holiday Gift Guide at beersinthelot.com/purehockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 121 of Beers in The Lot, the guys (mostly Jonny) talked about the differences in paths to the NHL, focusing on the NCAA and CHL. They also provided their thoughts on St. Louis Blues goaltender, Jordan Binnington's recent antics. The BITL crew finished up this episode by reviewing Chicago Blackhawks forward, Andreas Athanasiou's comments on New York Rangers defenseman, Jacob Trouba. Check out Pure Hockey’s Holiday Gift Guide at beersinthelot.com/purehockey Learn more about your ad choi...
Episode 120 of Beers in The Lot is all about the Wally Ice Fest in the Lake Wallenpaupack area of the Poconos. The BITL crew will be icing a team in the pond hockey tournament during the event being held in February. They were very excited about planning the trip and talked about what they are looking forward to like their Airbnb cabin and the equipment they plan to use while playing in the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 119 of Beers in The Lot was recorded the night after the Old Fat Bald Guys Hockey League, Fall 2022 Consolation and Championship games. The guys talked about the highlights in those games. They also discussed iron man, Phil Kessel reaching 1000 consecutive NHL games played. The crew finished up with more debate about empty net goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 118 of Beers in The Lot, the guys chatted about the NHL a bit focusing on the Penguins, Capitals, and Leafs, as usual but also some Canucks and Bruce Boudreau. Then they went over some of the highlights from their first Old Fat Bald Guys Hockey League playoff game. The crew finished up talking about one of their other favorite subjects-food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 117 of Beers in The Lot, Rigs talked about the sights and sounds on a recent kids' hockey trip to Cleveland and asked the question-are the Leafs better now? The guys also talked about Alexander Ovechkin breaking Gordie Howe's goals scored with a single NHL franchise record and Ovi's affect on the growth of hockey in the DMV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 116 of Beers in The Lot, the guys are joined by Team USA Blind Hockey player, Josh Schneider. Josh explained the few differences and many similarities between blind and sighted hockey. He discussed the missions of two foundations that support blind hockey's continued growth-The Dented Puck Foundation (https://thedentedpuck.com/) and The HockEYE Guy Foundation (https://thehockeyeguy.com/). Josh also talked about his connection to Maryland area hockey and some hilarious accounts of late...
On Episode 115 of Beers in The Lot, the crew discussed the slow starts for the Vancouver Canucks and New York Islanders while the New Jersey Devils looked good. The guys got into some nostalgia about the NHL in the 90s and 2000s, focusing on the Buffalo Sabres, Ryan Miller, and how Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin have tortured certain goaltenders over the years. Discussions about generational talents always lead to comparisons and ranking players on lists so, the guys gave their thoughts on...
Episode 114 of Beers in The Lot was recorded LIVE in Studio 1A of the BITL Studio complex. The guys were joined by BITL field reporter Ross, while they discussed the Arizona Coyotes and recent Washington Capitals waiver wire pickup Sonny Milano's place in the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 113 finds the Beers in The Lot crew talking about the start of the NHL season. Rigs brought back a couple "adults ruining youth hockey" stories from the first kids' hockey tournament of the season. Finally, the guys surmised that sometimes, you have to say nice things about beer league hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 112 of Beers in The Lot, the crew was excited that NHL preseason is finally ending. They talked about the Seattle Kraken's new mascot, Buoy the troll, its origin, and concepts that would have been better alternatives. The guys also revealed their unique BITL fantasy hockey game and wager for the upcoming NHL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 111 of Beers in The Lot, the guys talked about the bad beer league hockey they have been watching in NHL preseason games and at their local rink. They also discussed some of the roster woes of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the pressure on the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into the new season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 110 for Beers in The Lot, the guys discussed the intra-BITL crew tilt this week pitting Rigs' OFBG Caps against Aaron's, Danny's, and Jonny's OFBG Kings. They also touched on some of the current NHL preseason activities as players return to their teams to prepare for the season. The guys finished up with a discussion on the merits of dump and chase hockey and the struggles implementing simple tactics in beer league hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 109 of Beers in The Lot started out with jersey talk. More specifically, how the new jerseys in the Old Fat Bald Guys Hockey League, brought a different feel on night one of the Fall season. That led to a discussion on the new ads on NHL jerseys and the potential for more uniform sponsorship. Rigs and Jonny recapped the fun they had hanging out at Frederick's In The Streets and a music lyrics game Jonny came up with during that day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
On Episode 108, the Beers in The Lot crew is joined by Phil Eichinger, a New Jersey based actor and writer with a short professional hockey career. Phil took the boys through his hockey journey, highlighting his club college career and a short stint in the old, gong show International Ice Hockey League (IIHL). He also described his path to acting on stage and screen, including roles on Gotham and Law and Order SVU. Phil is writing and producing a few projects including a spin off based on his Go...
On Episode 107 of Beers in The Lot, the guys discussed two questions that came up since the last episode-You have to pick any NHL player past or present to fight-who is it? You have to fight and know you are going to lose-do you want to get one-punched or fed? They talked about the Zamboni or "ice resurfacer" breaking down as one of the worst things that can happen at the rink. The crew also shared their excitement for the new Old Fat Bald Guys Hockey League jerseys based on old school NHL desig...
On Episode 106, the Beers in The Lot crew were given a hot tip about retired NHLer Dave Steckel's Wikipedia page featuring his recent play in a Columbus area beer league. Jonny gave his thoughts on the World Juniors tournament. The guys also discussed how to find the best eats while on hockey road trips. More specifically, how to find the best wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 105 of Beers in The Lot, the guys talked about how it's World Junior hockey time but also not World Junior hockey time. They also discussed a question that popped up in Discord from one of their most loyal listeners-"if you could’ve had one piece of info or advice when you started your hockey journey, what would it be?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the 104th consecutive, weekly episode of Beers in The Lot, the guys wrapped up their thoughts and some stories from the Old Fat Bald Guys summer ice hockey tournament. Then the crew discussed the heinous act depicted in a viral hockey video. Beers in The Lot also made a big announcement as they close out the second year of the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 103, the Beers in The Lot crew recorded LIVE in The Lot during the Old Fat Bald Guys Ice Hockey Tournament to benefit Platoon 22. They talked about how the tournament was going after the first few games. The guys also welcomed in some drop-in guests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 102 of Beers in The Lot, the guys were getting hyped up for the return of the Old Fat Bald Guys Ice Hockey Tournament to benefit Platoon 22. They discussed some of the details and things they're looking forward to during the event including having beers in the lot while recording Beers in The Lot. The crew also chatted about the end of the latest OFBG season in which Aaron's team defeated Rigs' and Jonny's team in the championship. Also, with the NHL being relatively quiet after free ...
On Episode 101, the Beers in The Lot crew minus Danny had some laughs about the stormy beer league post game tailgate on Sunday. Then, they turned in their homework assigned by Jonny-name a song that describes their takes on NHL free agency or the off-season so far. The guys finished up the episode advising new hockey and Seattle Kraken fans to calm down about Shane Wright's entry level contract and just enjoy some coffee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the second Beers in The Lot bonus episode, One More Beer, Rigs and Jonny discussed NHL Free Agency season opening up for the summer of 2022. The gave their thoughts on recent free agent signings by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Columbus Blue Jackets. Jonny also made a prediction and request for a possible move involving BITL favorite, Phil Kessel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the 100th episode of Beers in The Lot, the guys got together in Rigs' basement before their Sunday beer league games. Danny's long time friend and carpooling partner, Ross, joined the crew to tell some great stories about sleeping under wet blankets and circumnavigating Washington, DC while walking in flip flops. The BITL crew and Ross also discussed NHL free agency including Kris Letang and Evgeni Malkin with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Washington Capitals' free agent targets and how Ni...
On Episode 99 of Beers in The Lot, the crew continued the tradition they started last year by watching one of their favorite movies during the Fourth of July holiday week. This year, they watched Top Gun. As they watched the 1986 classic, they provided commentary and had a ton of laughs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 98, Aaron returned from France to rejoin the Beers in The Lot crew. He talked about his trip and some of the things he liked and did not like about France. The guys discussed the Colorado Avalanche defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final. They also talked about the legacy and historical importance of the Bolts reaching the Final, three seasons in a row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
