Bernie Nicholls scored over 1200 points in his NHL career and is one of only 8 players to score 70 goals in a single season. We welcome him into the Hockey Illuminati as he calls into the show from his home in Haliburton, Ontario for Episode 17. Bernie played the first 8 years of his career in LA where he was a fan favourite. He was also Wayne Gretzky's best friend for a few years they were together 24/7. Episode highlights include;
- His relationship with Wayne Gretzky,
- What was it like construction a power play with the great one?
- Hilarious Wayne Gretzky cab story and his favourite fast food
- The "Miracle on Manchester" which was the greatest single game playoff comeback in NHL history
- What celebrities frequented the LA dressing room in the 80's.
- Working out with Chris Chelios
- How hard it is mentally for athletes to go far in the playoffs so many years but never reach the pinnacle
- How he beat Tiger Woods in a Golf match
- A unique NHL record he holds that's impossible to break
Enjoy !