Never Far from Home

Emma Gardner jumps on the podcast, and we are able to explore a timeline riddled with passion for the game. She is a southern California girl who started in roller, found her love for goaltending, and excelled both in the roller world, and also on ice when she began playing that as well. We speak of her time in some different organizations in southern California, how she was able to navigate the Covid year, and how she managed to advocate for herself throughout her career. Emma also has battled some medical challenges, and is a Never Far from Home recipient. We speak to her medical story. You do not want to miss this one. https://www.beautyunis.com/ https://www.thegardensicehouse.com/ https://summitcustomsticks.com/

Monica Quimby joins the show and we were able to dive into a fascinating tale. It includes a history of skiing, which ended in a bad accident leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. Ever the athlete, she began competing in disabled sports, and found sled hockey in her mid-twenties. It took over a huge piece of her heart, and she has been passionate about growing the women's game on a global scale. We explore her stories, from Green Bay to Norway, from Slovakia to Australia, and so many places in between. Enjoy the many tales of a fearless athlete who challenges paradigms daily. https://www.beautyunis.com/ https://www.thegardensicehouse.com/ https://summitcustomsticks.com/

David Hartle joins the podcast, and we are able to explore his timeline, which has always come back to the game of hockey. While he only started playing full time within the last decade, he has been a fan since childhood. We dive into his humble beginnings within the game, and how that was able to transition into action with Columbus Street Hockey. Our talk goes through the starting of this non-profit, and details how you the listener can get involved. David speaks to an amazing tale of Columbus Street Hockey and some of the incredible people who have taken this organization from roots, to the doorstep of building their own rink for the kids participating. Enjoy! https://www.beautyunis.com/ https://www.thegardensicehouse.com/ https://summitcustomsticks.com/

Zac Pearson joins the podcast, and we are able to explore his timeline that is full of passion for the game. While he navigated his professional career within the game, with a number of seasons playing pro in a few different leagues, he realized he would inevitably fall into coaching at some point. That Realization came to fruition, and he was owner, GM, and head coach for a number of teams in the JR hockey ranks, most notably the Decatur Blaze for over a decade. Zac continues to pursue his love of the game, and spreads it globally with European tours he hosts for kids, with some exhibition games mixed in. Recently he has begun a challenging fight to rid his body of cancer. Find out more on the Never Far from Home website as to how you can help him in his battle! https://www.neverfarfromhome.org/give/zac/   https://www.beautyunis.com/ https://www.thegardensicehouse.com/ https://summitcustomsticks.com/

Delaney Collins joins the show and we hop right into a timeline that included growing up in Manitoba, earning a spot on the Canadian National team for a number of years, and eventually getting into coaching. There are a number of challenges she speaks about overcoming, and how her road led her to today, a family lady with a hockey job. She is currently coaching the Hungarian women's team, as of this release date, and is set to push for the Olympics with them in 2030. Enjoy tales from a brilliant hockey mind, and someone who has recently picked up a tennis habit. https://www.beautyunis.com/ https://www.thegardensicehouse.com/ https://summitcustomsticks.com/