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Bottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 24: Bobby Holik on Winning, Identity and What Actually Matters in HockeyBobby joins us for a thoughtful conversation about what winning really takes beyond talent and statistics. From team identity and locker-room accountability to leadership without the spotlight, pressure in the playoffs, and the mental side of the game, Bobby shares honest insights shaped by experience.We also dive into coaching, role clarity and what fans often misunderstand about championships — plus reflections on legacy and what keeps hockey meaningful long after retirement.This is a candid, perspective-driven conversation with one of the most complete forwards of his era.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes!
2026-02-051h 02Bottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 23: Chico Resch Talks Goaltending, the Leafs, the Rangers & Russian LegendsIn Episode 23 of Bottle Rocket, we sit down with Chico Resch to talk goaltending, pressure and what it really takes to win at the highest level. We get into the mental side of the position, the current state of the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers and the influence of Russian hockey legends like Vladislav Tretiak. Chico also shares what winning the Stanley Cup actually feels like and how the game has evolved over time.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday 📩 Got a question or guest suggestion? DM us or...
2026-02-021h 32Bottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 22: Gordon Stafford The Growth of Women's HockeyUnder Gordon’s leadership, Shattuck-St. Mary’s has captured 17 national championships, helping shape generations of elite female hockey players who have gone on to compete at the collegiate and professional levels.We dive into the evolution of women’s hockey, what separates top prospects from the rest and how the growth of visibility, recruiting, and professional opportunities has changed the game. Gordon shares insight into player development, confidence, coaching and what young athletes should focus on in today’s rapidly changing hockey landscape.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday
2026-01-301h 01Bottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 21: Glenn Dreyfuss on the Capitals, Kraken & Hockey’s Untold StoriesGlenn has had a rare front-row seat to two NHL expansion eras — witnessing the birth of the Washington Capitals in the 1970s and later the Seattle Kraken decades later. From early expansion struggles to how the league learned (and evolved), Glenn shares stories that most fans have never heard.He’s also the author of The Legends of Landover: Long-Lost Stories of the Washington Capitals, a book dedicated to preserving forgotten players, moments, and narratives from hockey’s past.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday 📩 Got...
2026-01-271h 03Bottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 20: Jason Helman - What Hockey Can Learn From GolfIn Episode 20 of Bottle Rocket, we’re joined by Jason Helman, a nationally recognized PGA of Canada professional with over 25 years of coaching experience.While Jason is best known as a golf instructor, he’s followed hockey closely for decades and his great-uncle, Harry Helman, played for the Ottawa Senators in 1923.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday 📩 Got a question or guest suggestion? DM us or email: alenasychevamedia@gmail.com 📱 Follow us : https://linktr.ee/alenasycheva
2026-01-1955 minBottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 19: Bruce Bennett on Photographing Hockey’s Most Iconic MomentsOn this episode, we’re joined by Bruce Bennett — one of the most influential figures in hockey photography and visual storytelling.For nearly five decades, Bruce has documented the game at the highest level, covering over 5,800 NHL games, six Olympic Games, and shaping how hockey is seen around the world through his leadership at Getty Images.Bruce takes us behind the lens to talk about capturing iconic moments, the pressure of photographing history as it unfolds, how the game and the craft have evolved, and what truly separates a good...
2026-01-151h 05Bottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 18: Ronnie Shuker on Travel, Culture & the GameRonnie Shuker joins Bottle Rocket for a wide-ranging conversation about hockey far beyond the box score.An author and Editor-at-Large at The Hockey News, Ronnie has taken the game to some of the most unexpected places on Earth — from North Korea and Chernobyl to the Himalayas, where he played in a Guinness World Record-setting high-altitude hockey game.We talk hockey as culture, storytelling in the age of hot takes, media responsibility, and the pressure of covering teams like the Maple Leafs. Ronnie also shares insight on Morgan Rielly, leadership, fa...
2026-01-1158 minBottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 17: Joe Dionisio on a Life in the Game - Hockey, Hollywood & ZambonisJoe shares unforgettable hockey stories, from covering Islanders dynasty teams and legendary Rangers–Islanders rivalries to breaking the news of the Florida Panthers’ expansion, learning to drive a Zamboni and reflecting on how the NHL has changed over the years.Packed with history, laughs, and behind-the-scenes insight — this is a must-listen for hockey fans.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday 📩 Got a question or guest suggestion? DM us or email: alenasychevamedia@gmail.com 📱 Follow us : https://linktr.ee/alenasycheva
2026-01-0557 minBottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 16: Neil Smith on Blockbuster Trades, Leafs Trouble & NHL Reality.On Episode 16 of Bottle Rocket, we are honoured to have Neil Smith, one of the most influential general managers in modern NHL history and the architect of the 1994 New York Rangers, who ended a 54-year Stanley Cup drought.Neil takes us inside the mindset behind his legendary “Big Deal Neil” reputation, explaining why blockbuster trades worked then and what really separates contenders from pretenders.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday 📩 Got a question or guest suggestion? DM us or email: alenasychevamedia@gmail.com 📱 Follo...
2025-12-281h 01Bottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 15: Steve Simmons — Sunday Sun Journalist on the NHL, the Leafs & Hockey MediaIn Episode 15 of Bottle Rocket, we are joined by Steve Simmons, longtime Toronto sports columnist and one of the most well-known voices covering the Maple Leafs.Steve shares his perspective on where this Leafs team stands, what’s really holding them back, whether they’re playing to win or playing not to lose and how much responsibility falls on coaching versus the core players. Beyond Toronto, Steve shares his thoughts on the wider NHL picture, including why he believes the Colorado Avalanche could be a serious Stanley Cup contender this season.🎧
2025-12-251h 03Bottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode14: Matthew Blittner — One of Hockey’s Leading Authors on the NHL TodayIn this episode of Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva, we are joined by Matthew Blittner, one of the most prolific hockey authors and historians of our era. A five-time hockey author, Devils writer for Sportsology.com and co-host of the Blue Line Blast Podcast, Blittner brings decades of insight into the NHL.We discuss the state of the league, parity, the challenges facing the Rangers, Devils and Islanders, the impact of injuries, media evolution, and what fans often miss when watching the game. Plus, Blittner shares his thoughts on today’s players, league leadership, an...
2025-12-2259 minBottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 13: History, Storytelling & Today’s NHL with Paul Patskou & George FalkowskiIn Episode 13 of Bottle Rocket, we’re joined by award-winning sports historian and archivist Paul Patskou and four-time New York Emmy Award winner George Falkowski. We break down the latest hockey news, talk media coverage and storytelling in the game. 🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday 📩 Got a question or guest suggestion? DM us or email: alenasychevamedia@gmail.com 📱 Follow us : https://linktr.ee/alenasycheva
2025-12-151h 01Bottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 12: Sean Avery: From MSG to Hollywood — Reinventing the GameFrom MSG to movie sets, Sean Avery has never been afraid to bet on himself. In this episode, he breaks down his journey from one of the NHL’s most polarizing Rangers to a dedicated actor building a new path in film. Avery talks preparation, discipline, storytelling, and the surprising ways hockey shaped his work in front of the camera.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday 📩 Got a question or guest suggestion? DM us or email: alenasychevamedia@gmail.com 📱 Follow us : https://linktr.ee/alenasycheva
2025-12-0751 minBottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 11: Two-Time Cup Champion Bobby Holik Joins Bottle Rocket.Two-time Stanley Cup champion Bobby Holík joins us for a really honest, down-to-earth conversation about his career, the Devils days, coaching influences, and what it actually takes to win.A smart, thoughtful episode with one of the most interesting voices in the game.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday 📩 Got a question or guest suggestion? DM us or email: alenasychevamedia@gmail.com 📱 Follow us : https://linktr.ee/alenasycheva
2025-12-011h 00Bottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 10: Greg Prato on the Glory, Chaos & Legends of the IslandersIn Episode 10, we sit down with bestselling author Greg Prato, the mind behind “Dynasty” and “Hapless Islanders”, to dive into the wild, chaotic, and legendary history of the New York Islanders.From Cup-winning glory to the league’s most lovable disasters, Greg brings insights, humour and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.This is a must-listen for hockey historians, Islanders fans and anyone who loves the game’s hidden chapters.Buy Greg Prato’s books here:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Greg-Prato/author/B002MJ4CXI/allbooks
2025-11-231h 02Bottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 9: Exclusive Access with Len Gould - The Rarest Hockey Footage on EarthThis week on Bottle Rocket, we sit down with the one-and-only Len Gould — the man preserving hockey history one impossible-to-find clip at a time.Len has been tracking down rare hockey footage since 1987, helping 120+ families, players, and legends recover moments they thought were lost forever.From 1939 Garden crowd explosions to long-lost Stan Fischler interviews, Len shares how he finds these treasures, the families he’s helped, and the stories behind the footage.In this episode, we also share EXCLUSIVE clips that Len personally sent to Bottle Rocket — availa...
2025-11-171h 03Bottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 8: From ESPN to NHL Wraparound: Vic Morren’s Ride Through Hockey Media.In Episode 8 of Bottle Rocket, Alena, Mave, and Jerry sit down with hockey broadcasting veteran Vic Morren — producer, storyteller, and co-host of NHL Wraparound with Neil Smith.Vic opens up about his experiences working alongside Neil, interviewing legends like Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier, and witnessing the evolution of hockey media from ESPN to today’s digital era.Not your typical hockey podcast — it’s laughs, insight and pure passion for the game.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday 📩 Got a question or guest suggestion? DM us...
2025-11-1057 minBottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 7: Mark Nussbaum on Being the #1 Leafs Fan & Blue Jays World Series WoesIn this episode of Bottle Rocket, Alena, Mave, and Jerry are joined by the self-proclaimed biggest Leafs fan—Mark Nussbaum. We dive into all things Toronto Maple Leafs: current struggles, flashes of brilliance, goaltending talk, physicality (or lack thereof), and where this team’s headed. From Stolie’s New Jersey roots to Nylander’s day-to-day status, we leave no puck unturned. Mark brings the passion, the chirps and a whole lot of Leaf love.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday 📩 Got a question or guest suggestion? DM us or email: alenasy...
2025-11-051h 00Bottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 6: Joe Rossi Breaks Down Hockey Like You’ve Never HeardIn this episode of Bottle Rocket, Alena, Jerry, Stan, and special guest Joe Rossi dive deep into Long Island hockey history and drama. Talking about John Tavares and the fallout of his exit from the Islanders, then shift gears to talk about UBS Arena — from its design to its fan experience. Plus, personal memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and a healthy dose of New York sports energy.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday 📩 Got a question or guest suggestion? DM us or email: alenasychevamedia@gmail.com 📱 Follow us : https://link...
2025-11-0451 minBottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 5: This Episode Might Get Us Canceled – George Falkowski UnfilteredAlena, Mave, and Jerry welcome 4× Emmy winner George Falkowski for a fast, funny, and heartfelt hour on sports storytelling — from Yankee Stadium memories to the human side of hockey. Featuring George’s books Meet Me at the Bat and Baseball Therapy.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday 📩 Got a question or guest suggestion? DM us or email: alenasychevamedia@gmail.com 📱 Follow us : https://linktr.ee/alenasycheva
2025-10-2858 minBottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 4: Inside Rangers History with Bryan ReillyIn this episode of Bottle Rocket, Alena Sycheva, Stan “The Maven” Fischler and Jerry Hack sit down with author Bryan Reilly, whose novel When the Rangers Were Young reimagines the team’s earliest days with humor, heart, and historical depth.Bryan takes us on a journey through the origins of the New York Rangers — from the team’s formation in the 1920s to the unsung heroes who built its legacy. Hear the stories of the real people behind the game, the inspiration for his writing, and the incredible connections between past and present hockey generation...
2025-10-2150 minBottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 3: Stan Fischler’s Tales of Brooklyn — The Book, The Stories, The LegendThis week on Bottle Rocket, Alena, Jerry, and The Maven dive into the stories behind Mave’s legendary book Tales of Brooklyn — from vintage hockey memories to what it really took to make it in the sport back in the day.We also break down the wildest moments of the week around the NHL: from goalie drama to the early-season chaos no one saw coming.It’s hockey, history, and a little bit of heart — all in one episode.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday
2025-10-1349 minBottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 2: Ken Morrow Stories You’ve Never Heard — Allan Kreda Tells AllIn this episode of Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva, Alena sits down with Stan Fischler, Jerry Hack, and Allan Kreda to discuss Allan’s new book, Ken Morrow: Miracle Gold, Four Stanley Cups and a Lifetime of Islanders Hockey.We explore Morrow’s incredible career - from his Miracle on Ice triumph to becoming a cornerstone of the Islanders dynasty - along with Allan’s inspiration for writing the book, plus a few classic hockey stories and debates from Stan and Jerry.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday 📩 Got...
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Bottle Rocket with Alena SychevaBottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 1: The Puck Drops Here: Hockey Culture, Goalie Tales & Maven Memories.In this debut episode, host Alena Sycheva kicks things off with two absolute legends: hockey historian Stan Fischler and former goalie-turned-fan-favorite Jerry Hack. From old-school goalie gear to how the game has evolved, this episode is packed with hot takes, hilarious chirps, and pure hockey wisdom.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes! 📍 New shows drop every Tuesday 📩 Got a question or guest suggestion? DM us or email: alenasychevamedia@gmail.com 📱 Follow us : https://linktr.ee/alenasycheva
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