EP:33 Mark Kirton achieved his lifelong goal of playing in the NHL when drafted by the Leafs and scoring in his debut IN 1979. 43 years later he’s in the fight of his life as he battles ALS. Disease awareness and research are priorities now. Its Kirts and Henny on “The First Question”
EP32: Undrafted but undeterred, Steve Thomas would go on to play 20 years in the NHL. His late game heroics are legendary especially as a Leaf. Stumpy and Henny look back on an incredible career on "The First Question".
EP:31- The road to an Olympic Games is challenging and especially more so when you factor in Covid. On "The First Question", Canadian Kayaking couple Maddy Schmidt and Simon McTavish talk about their trek to Tokyo with Henny.
EP:30- Relegated to House League Hockey at the age of 13 only made Brad May stronger. Now approaching 50, Brad can look back on a Stanley Cup and scoring the most iconic goal in Sabre history. The legendary enforcer shares all on "The First Question" with Henny.
EP: 29- P.E.I's greatest exports include potatoes and hockey players. Summerside's Darryl Boyce pursued and attained his goal of playing in the NHL and married into Island royalty along the way. Tales of a hockey lifer with Henny on "The First Question".
EP:28- Controversial, antagonistic and always willing to push the envelope, Steve Simmons has been a journalist for 42 years. So many stories to tell as Steve reflects with Henny.
EP:27- Defensive end Brent Urban readies for his 8th NFL season. The Mississauga native suits up for Dallas this fall but not before discussing his trek from Canada's rinks to America's team with Henny on "The First Question".
EP:26- A coaching icon describes Dave King. Five decades in hockey, he's made an impact world-wide. It's Hennytweets and hockey royalty on "The First Question"
EP:25- An undersized player with a heart that overwhelmed, Doug Gilmour also utilized a massive skillset that began in Kingston and ended in The Hall Of Fame. Its Killer and Henny Tweets on "The First Question".
EP:24- Mark Fraser never backed off a challenge in his NHL career. A proud family history sees Mark ready to achieve new goals. It's brain, brawn and bravery on "The First Question" with Paul Hendrick
EP:23- Blessed with the gift of the gab Bonzie and Wilbur were the perfect tandem in the Leaf broadcast booth. Bowen and Watters share a story or two on "The First Question" with Paul Hendrick.
EP:22- Only one defenceman has scored 5 goals in a game. Ian Turnbull was part of the Leafs flamboyant duo alongside Borje Salming. Hawk and Hennytweets take us back on "The First Question".
EP:21- Jim McKenny has long been one of hockey's outgoing personalities. On the ice & off, there was no holding back. Howie and Henny break it down on "The First Question".
EP:20- Getting to the NHL is a pipe dream for most and scoring a goal while you are there is equally tough. Author and Sportsnet anchor Ken Reid has written "One To Remember" about 36 players who scored but one goal in the NHL. Kenny and Henny dig deep on "The First Question"
EP:19- Hockey provided Dave Hanson a career. A minor league odyssey that eventually led to his only NHL goal but also produced a cinematic icon. On "The First Question" with Paul Hendrick this Hanson brother takes us back to the making of Slapshot.
EP:18- Controversial, confrontational and always entertaining describe hockey journalist Al Strachan. The Hall Of Famer takes us back to the early years of CBC's Hockey's Hot Stove as he and Paul Hendrick discus Strach's latest book
EP:16- He's always walked the walk and through 5 decades of hockey, has talked the talk!! Bruce Boudreau has played, coached and starred (sort of) in Slapshot. It's Gabby and Hennytweets on "The First Question"
EP:15- Colby Armstrong is a former Memorial Cup and World Champion, and he was Sidney Crosby's 1st roommate. He's all about storytelling and humour too as we find out on "The First Question" with Paul Hendrick.
EP:14- Dave Bolland has epitomized championship pedigree his entire career. From Bantam hockey in Ontario to the highest rung in junior, the stage was set for 2 Stanley Cups. The Mimico native reflects back on "The First Question" with Henny.
From the Saskatchewan prairies to the mountains of Denver and into the NHL, Tyler Bozak is still flying a mile high after a Stanley Cup in 2019. Bozie discusses all on "The First Question" with Henny.