Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I bring you the second installment of my new series "Talking Isles Enforcers With...". For this episode, I welcome the "Nigerian Nightmare", Rumun Ndur, to the Penalty Box. In this new series, guests who've never suited up for the Islanders will tell stories about current and/or former Islanders who they've either fought, played with or played for. I think it's a nice change from the usual episodes and it will provide a little variety for you, the listener. ...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 75
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today is the debut episode of my new series "Talking Isles Enforcers With...". For this episode, I welcome the "Killer", Kevin Kaminski, to the Penalty Box. In this new series, guests who've never suited up for the Islanders will tell stories about current and/or former Islanders who they've either fought, played with or played for. I think it's a nice change from the usual episodes and it will provide a little variety for you, the listener. I hope you people enjo...
Jun 21, 2021•2 hr 42 min•Ep. 74
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome Long Beach Long Island's own Joey Diamond to the Penalty Box. Joey is such an easy guy to root for. While not the biggest guy on the ice, he always played like a giant. If you've never seen him play, think of a style similar to Kevin "Killer" Kaminski. Joey worked his way up through the Long Island hockey scene to one one of the biggest college programs in the country to playing pro with several teams including the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Joey did...
Jun 13, 2021•2 hr 26 min•Ep. 73
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today is the eighth installment of my "Seasons" series as I break down the fights of Steve Webb from the 1996-97 season. Webby spent the majority of the 1995-96 season with Muskegon of the CoHL...basically an universe away from the NHL. Yet the following fall he found himself with an invitation to Islanders camp and never looked back. His wrecking-ball style and fearless attitude made him an instant fan-favorite. This season was the start of his Islanders journey....
May 31, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 72
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome Ken "Bam Bam" Belanger to the Penalty Box. Kenny played parts of three seasons with the Islanders organization & battled all the big boys. In 71 games he scored 8 points and accumulated 260 PIMs. Overall, the former AHL All-Star is a veteran of 248 NHL games, totaled 695 NHL PIMs and he doled out a boatload a beatdowns. Ken has also done very well for himself post-hockey which you'll hear about as well. Ken was a fantastic guest & I hope yo...
May 23, 2021•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 71
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome Memorial Cup & Calder Cup champion Rod Dallman to the penalty box. Rod was a big part of the Prince Albert flu back in the day where he teamed with guys such as Dave Manson, Ken Baumgartner, and Darin Kimble to make the Raiders one of the baddest teams in the Western Hockey League. Later Rod spent several years in the Islanders organization and was a key contributor on the Springfield Indians 1989-90 Calder Cup championship squad. Rod was an aw...
May 09, 2021•3 hr 43 min•Ep. 70
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I bring you part two of my chat with fellow Paesano Drew Fata. Drew spent two seasons in the Islanders organization playing 8 games with the big club scoring a goal, an assist & 9 PIMs. He also played in one playoff game as well. He really made an impact with Bridgeport playing in 135 games, scoring 24 points and amassing 382 PIMs (good for 10th all-time in franchise history). He also dropped the gloves 24 times as a Sound Tiger. This was a fun one for m...
May 02, 2021•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 69
Thanks for tuning in everybody! Today I welcome fellow Paesano Drew Fata to the Penalty Box. Drew spent two seasons in the Islanders organization playing 8 games with the big club scoring a goal, an assist & 9 PIMs. He also played in one playoff game as well. He really made an impact with Bridgeport playing in 135 games, scoring 24 points and amassing 382 PIMs (good for 10th all-time in franchise history). He also dropped the gloves 24 times as a Sound Tiger. This was a fun one for me & ...
Apr 25, 2021•2 hr 38 min•Ep. 68
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 hope you people enjoy it! If you have a moment please rate & review the show & please t...
Apr 11, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 67
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 calling penalties on the potential of things escalating -and much, much more I hope you people enjoy i...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 66
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 Facebook here Follow the show on Instagram at @coliseum_chronicles_podcast Original Logo Merchandi...
Mar 21, 2021•3 hr 13 min•Ep. 65
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 show on Facebook here Follow the show on Instagram at @coliseum_chronicles_podcast Original Logo...
Mar 07, 2021•3 hr 9 min•Ep. 64
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 listen to: Introduction Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 1 Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Pa...
Mar 06, 2021•41 min•Ep. 63
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 surface. Pour yourself a bourbon and enjoy! I hope you people enjoy it! If you've missed any of the pre...
Feb 21, 2021•3 hr 34 min•Ep. 62
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 won't do this interview justice...and this part one merely scratches the surface. Pour yourself a bo...
Feb 14, 2021•3 hr 44 min•Ep. 61
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 was released yesterday. I hope you people enjoy it! If you've missed any of the previous episodes, p...
Feb 08, 2021•2 hr 49 min•Ep. 60
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 will be released tomorrow. I hope you people enjoy it! If you've missed any of the previous episodes...
Feb 07, 2021•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 59
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 Tigers all-time leader in penalty minutes with 857 and fighting majors with 83. All that damage in only ...
Jan 31, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 58
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 the Nashville, New Jersey & Phoenix organizations and was the captain of the Calder Cup winning ...
Jan 24, 2021•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 57
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 any of the previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epi...
Jan 12, 2021•38 min•Ep. 56
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 Islanders in the midst of their dynasty. Kevin was AWESOME and I hope you people enjoy it! If you've...
Dec 20, 2020•3 hr 4 min•Ep. 55
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 complimentary review of a project I was a part of from a well known hockey writer If you've missed any ...
Dec 13, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 54
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 dudes and had some absolute wars! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a trip back to a simpler time, both in ho...
Dec 06, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 53
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 of the Year" awards in two different leagues and after he retired as a player, Graeme became a succes...
Nov 29, 2020•2 hr 52 min•Ep. 52
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 of the Year" awards in two different leagues and after he retired as a player, Graeme became a succes...
Nov 25, 2020•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 51
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 donate. Check out the Moustache Classic page on Instagram & on Facebook . I hope you ...
Nov 18, 2020•58 min•Ep. 49
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 or may not be aware of. Enjoy this look back as Ross cut his teeth in the AHL as he progressed up t...
Nov 15, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 48
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 check. Mike was a great guest and I thank him for his time. I hope you people enjoy it! If you'v...
Nov 08, 2020•3 hr 21 min•Ep. 47
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 previous episodes, please have a listen to: Introduction Episode 1: the Dean Ewen Epic-Part 1 Episod...
Nov 01, 2020•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 46
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 great guest & I thank him for his time. I hope you people enjoy it! If you've missed an...
Oct 25, 2020•3 hr 17 min•Ep. 45
