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 Islanders fans alike. I hope you people enjoy it! If you've missed any of the previous episodes, pleas...
Oct 18, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 44
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 Dean Ewen Epic-Part 2 Episode 2: Paul Kruse Episode 3: Mike MacWilliam Episode 4: Mick Vukota, Part O...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 43
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 installment of "Seasons". Today I'll discuss the season that Bomber became an member of the Islanders,...
Oct 04, 2020•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 42
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome a man who does a great job of carrying on the tradition of very tough athletes from the Netherlands to the Penalty Box, Mike Dalhuisen. Mike is truly "Mr. International" (sorry Shonie Carter) as you'll hear. Mike has left his mark all across North America & all over the world! Mike was tremendous & I thank him for his time. I hope you people enjoy it! If you've missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction Episo...
Sep 27, 2020•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 41
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today is part four of a five part series of "All-Time Top 10 Toughest". Today I'll discuss Right Wings. The fifth & final episode will be the Ultimate Islanders Top Ten pulling from the positional rankings. I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 1 Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 2 Episode 2: Paul Kruse Episode 3: Mike MacWilliam Episode 4: Mick Vukota, ...
Sep 20, 2020•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 40
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome "the Bus", Jody Robinson to the Penalty Box. We chat about Jody's hockey journey from the famous Quebec Pee-Wee tournament straight through to attending a few camps with the Islanders while becoming a punishing force on defense for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (and everything in between). Jody was an awesome guest & I thank him for his time. I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduc...
Sep 13, 2020•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 39
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today is part three of a five part series of "All-Time Top 10 Toughest". Today I'll discuss Left Wings. In the future I'll present a stand-alone episode focusing on Right Wings The fifth & final episode will be the Ultimate Islanders Top Ten pulling from the positional rankings. I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 1 Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 2 ...
Aug 23, 2020•2 hr•Ep. 38
Thanks for tuning in everybody! It's the Islanders vs the Washington Hockey Team in the playoffs starting this Wednesday. Every Islanders podcast will have their playoff preview and here's mine. It's probably a little different than the others though. I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 1 Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 2 Episode 2: Paul Kruse Episode 3: Mike MacWilliam Episode 4: Mick...
Aug 10, 2020•39 min•Ep. 37
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today is part two of a five part series of "All-Time Top 10 Toughest". Today I'll discuss Centers. In the future I'll present stand-alone episodes focusing on Left Wings & Right Wings The fifth & final episode will be the Ultimate Islanders Top Ten pulling from the positional rankings. I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 1 Episode 1: the Dean Ewen E...
Aug 09, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 36
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome arguably the most popular player in Worcester Railers franchise history to the Penalty Box. That man is none other than Yanick Turcotte! Before signing with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Yanick spent four incredible seasons in the QMJHL with his hometown Quebec Remparts where he is third all-time in fighting majors. He's the Railers all-time leader in PIMs with 527 in 125 games and he's spent some time in Bridgeport as well. Although Yanick is a you...
Aug 02, 2020•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 35
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome "the Colonel" Brian Curran to the Penalty Box. Curran is no stranger to the sin bin as he holds the Islanders single-season record for penalty minutes with a staggering 356 PIMs in only 68 games. That record will absolutely NEVER broken. Brian was an amazing guest and has so many great stories I had to make it a two-parter! Here is part 2 . I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction...
Jul 26, 2020•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 34
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome "the Colonel" Brian Curran to the Penalty Box. Curran is no stranger to the sin bin as he holds the Islanders single-season record for penalty minutes with a staggering 356 PIMs in only 68 games. That record will absolutely NEVER broken. Brian was an amazing guest and has so many great stories I had to make it a two-parter! Here is part 1. I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction ...
Jul 19, 2020•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 33
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome the stuff of Tom Wilson's nightmares to the Penalty Box as I present Eric Boulton. Known mostly for his work as a member of the Buffalo Sabres & Atlanta Thrashers, Bolts spent the last few years of his illustrious career on Long Island. The current Islanders scout discusses his time in minor hockey in his native Nova Scotia all the way through his final games in Bridgeport and everything in between. I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any...
Jul 12, 2020•3 hr 1 min•Ep. 32
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today is part one of a five part series of "All-Time Top 10 Toughest". Today I'll discuss defensemen. In the future I'll present stand-alone episodes focusing on Centers, Left Wings & Right Wings The fifth & final episode will be the Ultimate Islanders Top Ten pulling from the positional rankings. I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 1 Episode 1: the...
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 31
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome the pride of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba Arron Asham back to the Penalty Box for Part Two. Asham arrived on Long Island after the Islanders fleeced the Canadiens in a trade and immediately endeared himself to the Islanders faithful with his hard-nosed style of play. His first season in blue & orange was his breakout season and he just took off from there. The veteran of 789 NHL games spent four glorious seasons on Long Island taking on all-com...
Jun 28, 2020•2 hr 16 min•Ep. 30
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome the pride of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba to the Penalty Box. Arron Asham arrived on Long Island after the Islanders fleeced the Canadiens in a trade and immediately endeared himself to the Islanders faithful with his hard-nosed style of play. His first season in blue & orange was his breakout season and he just took off from there. The veteran of 789 NHL games spent four glorious seasons on Long Island taking on all-comers, throwing big hits, ...
Jun 21, 2020•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 29
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome 2-time Memorial Cup Champion, Calder Cup Champion, Italian League Champion, and Stanley Cup Champion Rob DiMaio to the Penalty Box. Affectionately known as "Sal", Robbie was a fan favorite at every stop for his lunchpail style of play. Robbie is blood & guts personified, giving 100% on every single shift. I'm grateful for his time. Grazie Robbie! I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: In...
Jun 14, 2020•2 hr 59 min•Ep. 28
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I bring you a quick, mid-week edition of the show. Former Islanders power-forward Dave Scatchard is now a very successful Business & Life Coach. Dave is starting a 7-Day challenge appropriately named THE GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER CHALLENGE! It's absolutely FREE! You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Click here for more info & to sign up: https://challenge.davescatchard.com/optin1589989506551?ref_id=ot40715306&track=twitter . I hope you pe...
Jun 09, 2020•24 min•Ep. 27
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome old friend Shawn Byram to the Penalty Box. Shawn was a power forward when the term actually meant something. Shawn could do it all, score, hit, fight and was a great team leader. We discuss it all in this episode including Shawn getting 4 games with the Islanders in 1990-91. We also delve into the second part of his career overseas including a season where he scored 70 goals, totaled 190 points and finished SECOND on his team in scoring!! Get to kn...
Jun 07, 2020•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 26
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome 1/3 of the famous "Dan Line" to the Penalty Box. Although a large chunk of his career was spent with the Rangers organization, Daniel Lacroix spent one season playing in the Islanders organization and was later an assistant coach with the club for a few seasons. Daniel takes us from his days in the QMJHL to the AHL, the NHL, the British Superleague, the ECHL and he talks about returning to Granby to play 10 games in the notorious QSPHL. Dan is also...
Jun 03, 2020•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 25
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I present Part Two of my interview with Rich Pilon. Richie was a great guest & I thank him for his time. I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 1 Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 2 Episode 2: Paul Kruse Episode 3: Mike MacWilliam Episode 4: Mick Vukota, Part One Episode 4: Mick Vukota, Part Two Episode 4: Mick Vukota, Part Three Bonus Episode: The ...
May 17, 2020•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 24
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome Rich Pilon to the Penalty Box. In Islanders history only Mick Vukota has spent more time in the Sin Bin than the "Chief". 1,525 of his 1,745 career PIMs came as an Islanders defenseman. This is Part 1 of 2. Part 2 will drop next Monday, May 18th. Richie was a great guest & I thank him for his time. I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 1 E...
May 10, 2020•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 23
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome Jeff Zehr to the penalty box. Jeff was a 2nd round pick of the Islanders in 1997 and although things didn't work out with Islanders, Zehrpie was able to reach the promised land with the Bruins through hard work, blood, guts and determination. He has some pretty amazing stories and the cherry on top is how he ends the episode. You don't want to miss that. I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 22
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I'll discuss my Ultimate Islanders Enforcer tournament that I'm currently running on Twitter. I'm sure it's more interesting than it sounds. Pretty cocky, no? Well, there's only one way to find out...give it a listen! I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 1 Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 2 Episode 2: Paul Kruse Episode 3: Mike MacWilliam Episode 4: ...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 21
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome former Islanders top draft pick, world traveler, and all-around solid dude Dave Chyzowski to the penalty box. This was a real treat for me as I hadn't spoken to Dave in literally decades and it was great to reconnect. You think you know Dave's story but I promise you...you don't, However by the end of the episode you will. You'll understand why I find Dave's story so inspirational. I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episo...
Apr 19, 2020•3 hr 4 min•Ep. 20
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome Stanley Cup champion Jim McKenzie to the penalty box. Jim is no stranger to the sin bin as he spent 1,739 minutes in NHL penalty boxes. I know what you're thinking..."Joe, how can you have Jim McKenzie on your show? He never played for the Islanders." Well, for two glorious months Jimmy Mac was a member of the Islanders. Everything was going to be awesome and then, well, you know....Milbury. Enjoy the journey from Gull Lake, Saskatchewan to Nashvil...
Apr 13, 2020•3 hr 30 min•Ep. 19
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome two-time Memorial Cup champion Jason Strudwick to the penalty box. Before Struds became the go-to voice of all things Alberta sports, he was a punishing defenseman who could make an opponent pay with a crushing hit or his punishing left hand. The affable Strudwick discusses his entire career with some tremendous stories mixed in. I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction Episode 1:...
Apr 06, 2020•3 hr 4 min•Ep. 18
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome Kerry Clark to the penalty box. I had a terrific conversation with the pride of Kelvington, Saskatchewan. While Kerry is very soft-spoken & humble, make no mistake, he's tough as nails and took on all the big boys during his illustrious hockey career. The Calder Cup champion discusses all aspects of his career including the origins of the undisputed heavyweight champion of goal celebrations! I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the ...
Mar 24, 2020•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 17
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome Dean Ewen back to the penalty box. This time however, the questions come from YOU! (OK, maybe I had 2 of my own but whatever). I thought I knew all there is to know about Dean & his career but I was wrong. I hope you people enjoy it! If you missed any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 1 Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 2 Episode 2: Paul Kruse Episode 3: Mike MacWilliam Episode 4...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 16
