Shows
The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 37 with DJ Goldstein of Lake Superior State Mens D1 HockeyDJ Goldstein, of LSSU Mens D1 hockey, joins the show. The fellas discuss persistence in youth players to continue on to higher levels. DJ offers some perspective on what young players are lacking in today's game. Churchie "beams" in from Flushing Mi to discuss Ozzy Osbourne, Hulk Hogan, persistence in youth hockey players and everything Detroit. Morpheus also joins the show form Las Vegas to discuss NHL topics like the "coaching treadmill" and back up goalies. He also discusses the great Ozzy! Nina D finishes the show with some great music. Thi...
2025-12-051h 04The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 36 with HUNTER MCDONALD of Lehigh Valley of the AHL and Philadelphia of the NHLHunter, a 3 time RNH show guest joins the fellas in the RNH Lair. Hunter discusses his rise from Juniors to college to pro and discusses the differences at each level. He also discusses his pregame prep, as well as, his in between shifts prep. Maksy and Hunter discuss the SLAP SHOT and talk some Club Music.
2025-09-0458 minThe Rock N Hockey ShowShow 35 Pat Maksymiu, former PRO and D1 player, plus the Stanley Cup Finals PreviewBrother and former PRO and D1 player, Pat Maksymiu joins the fellas in the Rock N Hockey lair. The guys have a great discussion on proper youth development. As well as, a great discussion on BEING A CAPTAIN and how that impacts your life as well as the team around you. Churchie, former D1 Goalie, calls in from Detroit to give his 2 cents on the role of a Captain at youth and the NHL levels. He also discusses the Stanley Cup finals. Morpheus, RNH's NHL analyst and fellow rocker, calls in to discuss the Finals as we...
2025-06-042h 11The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 34 GOALIES!!! Goalie Specialist Jared Blank, D1 goalie Dave Church and ROCKER/NHL Analyst Morpheus BlakGOALIES, GOALIES and more GOALIES! Tons of goalie talk spotlighting youth hockey goalies and specifically, their development. Maksy and RJ have goalie expert Jared Blank on. Jared has done thousand and thousands of goalie lessons, clinics and camps for nearly 30 years. Our very own goalie analyst CHURCHIE (Dave Church), a former D1 goalie also chimes in on goalie development and much more. Our in house NHL analyst and ROCKER Morpheus Blak discusses round 1 of the NHL playoffs and makes predictions for round 2. Great HOCKEY CONTENT and our very own house band LORD STANLEY'S BROTHER does an ac...
2025-05-161h 51The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 33 with Alex D'Agostino of the Washington CapitalsAlex joins the fellas to talk none other than Alex Ovechkin and his GREAT8 CHASE, his impact on the game, the team and sports in general. Alex also discusses his life growing up with hockey and how the game, taking private lessons and playing HS hockey impacted his life in a positive way and got him his current job with and NHL team. Churchie also calls in to give his 2 cents on the Tigers, the Wings, the Lions and of course the NHL playoffs. The fellas discuss the importance of having a good and productive OF...
2025-04-301h 23The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 32 with Scott Goergen from Ice Hockey SystemsScott from Ice Hockey Systems (icehockeysystems.com) joins the fellas out on the ODR. Scott discusses the benefit for youth hockey coaches, youth hockey players and youth hockey parents to go online and have a great hockey resource at their finger tips. The fellas also discuss playing HS hockey, doing plyometrics and off ice 25 years ago, having fun playing hockey and all kinds of other nonsense.
2025-03-0856 minThe Rock N Hockey ShowShow 31 with Frank Butler of the USHL and Rocker Morpheus BlakFrank Butler, Director of Player Personnel of the USHL, joins the fellas in the Rock N Hockey Lair. Frank discusses the USHL league and it's significance over the years in the junior hockey landscape. The fellas also discuss the hockey development process getting to the league, playing in the league and graduating from the league. Morpheus calls in to discuss his beloved Bruins, surprises in the NHL this season and, MOST IMPORTANTLY, the OVI GOAL CHASE. He also discusses the KISS Night fund raiser in Vegas. LSB rocks a song at the end to close out another great...
2025-02-111h 44The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 30 with Gates Orlando, NHL and Pro Player, NHL ScoutGates Orlando, former NHL and 17 year Pro Player, 20 years NHL Scout, joins Maksy and Average Joe on the show. This is a MUST LISTEN interview for players, coaches and hockey enthusiasts. Gates discusses confidence, skill development, recognizing your strengths and being REALLY GOOD at that. Gates also discusses great players now vs great players back in the day. The fellas discuss Van Halen, J Geils Band and pump up music. Churchie calls in from Detroit to chime in. Then LSB finishes the show with another KICK @$$ song. This is a great show!!
2025-01-281h 24The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 29 with ROCKER and HOCKEY PLAYER Morpheus Blak, and HOCKEY PHOTOGRAPHER Ritchie Guzior.Maksy and Average Joe host 2 great interviews on the show. Hockey photograper for the Hockey Hall of Fame, Ritchie Guzior (Ritchie Guzior's Sports Photography) joins the fellas on the show to talk back yard rinks, USHL, Mario Lemieux, Bob Probert and how great the sport is! Rocker/hockey player/Bruins fanatic Morpheus Blak also joins the show to discuss his love for the game and his love for the Bruins. He also discusses a lifetime of music, playing in bands, musical influences and much more, including Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, KISS, the Beatles and Elvis Presley.
2024-11-212h 22The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 28 with Barry Smith, NHL Assistant Coach, 7 time Stanley Cup winnerBarry Smith, long time NHL Assistant Coach and 7 time Stanley Cup winner joins the RNH show! Coach Smith brings, not only his nearly 50 years of coaching experience, but his experience of winning 7 Stanley Cups to the show. He shares tips for youth coaches and youth players on how to play like you practice and practice like you play. This is a MUST LISTEN for any and all youth hockey coaches. Maksy and Average Joe also discuss music, the baseball playoffs, our favorite NFL teams and much more.
2024-10-171h 24The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 27 with Cory Schneider Assistant Coach of Clarkson UniversityMaksy and Average Joe welcome D1 Assistant Coach from Clarkson University, Cory Schneider. Being a Rochester NY native, Cory discusses Garbage Plates, Rochester Red Wings, Zwiegles Hot Dogs and more. Cory weighs in on skill development, not only for college players but for youth hockey players too. He discusses being patient with your development process and that every player has a different "route" to get to college hockey. He also discusses the important things that recruiters look for other than talent. Lastly, Cory discusses his musical interests and admits to being a "Swifty" just like Average Joe! Lord S...
2024-09-181h 18The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 26 with Dan Mason, Rochester Red Wings AAA Baseball General ManagerMaksy and Average Joe take the show on the road and broadcast live from Innovative Field, home of the Rochester Red Wings AAA Baseball Team. The fellas meet up with General Manager Dan Mason. Dan is former hockey player, hockey coach and ROCKER! Dan discusses what it takes to make the big leagues as well keeping it fun along the way. Dan's 35 years of experience sheds light on being a young athlete, taking the next step and rocking along the way. Dan also shares his love for AC/DC, METALLICA and other hard rock classics!
2024-07-1247 minThe Rock N Hockey ShowShow 25 with Gabe Chabot, former BU player and current Pro Hockey PlayerShow 25 with pro player Gabe Chabot focuses on PASSION for the game. Gabe discusses his somewhat of a roller coaster career from Juniors through college and now his pro career. Gabe relied on his passion for the game to carry him through, not only his low times, but also through his high times and has made him the player he is today. He gives great advice to any aspiring hockey player to find a role model to mimick and shadow. Also, to be aware of timing. When opportunity isn't knocking, you need to stay focused and tread water. When opport...
2024-06-0649 minThe Rock N Hockey ShowShow 24 with ROCHESTER KNIGHTHAWKS Pro LACROSSE General Manager Dan CareyDan Carey, Rochester Knighthawks Pro Lacrosse GM, former pro lacrosse player, HOCKEY DAD and HOCKEY ENTHUSIAST joins the show. The fellas strenthen the resolve on playing mutlitple sports, playing with passion and loving whichever sport you're playing at the time! Dan discusses his passion for both hockey and lacrosse and how he played both passionately until he was 19. He also shares how his "off season" from one sport strenghtened his passion to play. Dan also shares the similarities between the 2 great sports. As always, the fellas discuss music. Average Joe supports his SWIFTY STATUS, while Dan rocks Pearl Jam till t...
2024-04-3050 minThe Rock N Hockey ShowShow 23 with NFL Quarterback Caleb HanieNFL Quarterback (Bears/Broncos) and hockey fan CALEB HANIE joins Maksy and Average Joe in the Lair. The fellas talk the LIONS, the BEARS, PEYTON MANNING and lots of football. Then they swithch gears and talk hockey as Caleb is a big hockey fan and his son played. Caleb discusses the importance of playing multiple sports, as well as, handling pressure as a young athlete. Churchie, our resident goaltender and Detroit "specialist", also calls in and gives his 2 cents.
2024-03-051h 21The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 22 (Part 2) with ROCKER, GUITAR PLAYER and HUGE HOCKEY FAN Keith Robert War.Keith joins Maksy in the RNH Lair for an amazing interview talking rock music, hockey and all the great similarities that go along with both. Keith is a life long NYR fan and recently a Vegas convert as he now resides there. Keith discusses his professional life as a guitar player with Dee Snider's solo band, his journey with TWISTED SISTER as a tech and guitar player, his 25 years in KISS tribute band. Keith also shares his love for the game of hockey and gives some great advice to young players and musicians.
2024-02-1559 minThe Rock N Hockey ShowShow 22 (Part 1) with Haley Winn of Clarkson UniversityPart 1 of 2 has D 1 defenseman of highly ranked Clarkson University and of the US National Team, Haley Winn, joins the fellas in the Rock N Hockey Lair. Haley discusses her play with Clarkson, as well as, her play with the National Team. She discusses all her work to get there but the importance of living more in the moment. She also discusses her life dream of playing on the Olympic Team someday. A friendly rivalry has evolved for this summer between Haley and our own Average Joe, with some 1 on 1.
2024-02-0946 minThe Rock N Hockey ShowShow 21 with Dave Condon, D1 Baseball Umpire, Hockey Dad and Hockey ManagerD1 Baseball Umpire, Hockey Dad and Hockey manager, Dave Condon, joins Maksy and Average Joe on the Show. Dave discusses the sometimes rocky relationship with Umpires, hockey refs, coaches and parents. Dave also talk about the unique relationship and impact coaches have on players. The fellas discuss hockey parents and hockey parenting, as well as, teaching your child how to be competitive while still being a good hockey parent. Dave shares his love for 80's Rock Music and many other great stories. LSB rocks the show with a face melter "RAISE YOUR STICK"!
2024-01-101h 29The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 20 with Junior Coach and former Pro/College player Alyssa SleasmanAlyssa joins the crew in the ROCK N HOCKEY LAIR, for some hockey talk. Alyssa discusses the inner workings of coaching junior hockey. She also goes in depth about the Coach-Player relationship and how important it is to development. She shares insight, stories and her taste in music. Churchie, our color commentator from Flint Michigan, calls in and gives his 2 cents on the player-coach relationship, music, the Detroit Red Wings and life in general. Lord Stanley's Brother provides live music. This show ROCKS!
2023-12-071h 23The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 19 with Blues and Rock Guitarist Stoney Curtis and TC Lewis VP of USA HockeyThis show ROCKS, with Rock and Blues Guitarist Stoney Curtis and Vice President of USA Hockey TC Lewis. Maksy and Average Joe welcome two great interviews to the show. TC Lewis discusses "Burn Out", the state of Hockey, being a "late developer", House/Rec hockey and much more. Stoney talks about his beloved Chicago Blackhawks and his new love the "Vegas Golden Knights", spending time with the CUP, and being hockey fan. He also discusses his musical influences such as Stevie Ray Vaughn, Ted Nugent and, of course, the King himself, Elvis! He shares some great musical stories and well...
2023-10-232h 21The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 18 with Claudia Hoyser, up and coming Country Music starMaksy and Average Joe go on the road to meet with up and coming Country Music Star, Claudia Hoyser. Claudia and the fellas discuss hockey, lots of music, coffee, whiskey, do a little trivia and have a lots of laughs. This show has a very special ending with a live performance from Claudia of her song Red Lights Turning Green.
2023-09-0854 minThe Rock N Hockey ShowShow 17 with ROCKER Jeff Tortora and D1 player Blake HumphreyShow 17 takes us to a new level with both ROCKER and HOCKEY PLAYER, hence, The ROCK and HOCKEY SHOW. Drummer, singer, actor from Femmes of Rock, Blue Man Group and many other bands, Jeff Tortora joins us. D1 player from Sacred Heart University, Blake Humphrey also joins the show. The show goes in all kinds of different but good directions talking music, hockey, skill development, performing in a band compared to performing on the ice and much more.
2023-06-241h 47The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 16 with ROCKER Nina DiGregorio of Femmes of RockRocker Nina DiGregorio of the Femmes of Rock joins me in the RNH Lair to talk about her tour and upcoming shows here in Rochester 6/23 and Buffalo 6/24. She also discusses her love for the Sabres and the Bills. Nina and Maksy discuss the similarities of playing on a team and being in a band. They also discuss all the great things music has to offer. Nina has spent a lifetime perfecting her craft and developing her amazing new show, the Femmes of Rock! Like usual, Churchie and Average Joe discuss all kinds of nonsense from the Stanley Cup...
2023-06-081h 13The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 15 with Princeton's Chloe HarveyChloe Harvey, D1 player from Princeton, joins Maksy and Average Joe in the Rock N Hockey Lair. Chloe discusses the her senior and final year of college hockey. She also discusses how the team would come together by listening to music in the room and between shifts of the game! Average Joe and Maksy also discuss the ODR, college basketball, tape decks, boom boxes, requesting your favorite song by calling the DJ at the station and lots more nonsense.
2023-05-2546 minThe Rock N Hockey ShowShow 14-PLAYOFF Special Edition with Nick Gullo and Alex PommervilleOn this special "Playoff Edition" Show, Pro Players Nick Gullo and Alex Pommerville join Maksy and Average Joe in the RNH Lair to talk the NHL first round upsets, what they expect in the second round and their picks to win the Cup. The fellas also discuss a reoccuring theme on the show of "the impact youth coaches have on your hockey career and your life". Nick and Alex also discuss locker room music and their personal mixed playlist of 80s, 90s and 2000s rock, country and "get it going" songs.
2023-05-0333 minThe Rock N Hockey ShowShow 13 with Cole Bardreau, NHLer/AHLerCole joins Maksy and Average Joe in the Rock N Hockey Lair to discuss what pro players do to break a slump, superstitions and the crazy roller coaster ride that is "CONFIDENCE". The fellas also discuss Cole's charity, Darius Rucker, locker room music and eating breakfast. Churchie also chimes in from Flushing Mi to discuss his superstitions as a goalie, the Red Wings, and which skate to put on first. Great music from Lord Stanley's Brother. LETS ROCK!
2023-04-141h 01The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 12 with Kiara Zanon (Penn State Women's Hockey) and Hunter McDonald (Northeastern Men's Hockey)Kiara and Hunter join Maksy and Average Joe in the RNH Lair to discuss college hockey, the playoffs, skating, skill development, GREAT MUSIC, "living in the moment" and much more. This show features music from Jon Beato and our very own LSB band.
2023-03-3153 minThe Rock N Hockey ShowShow 11 with Kevin Wall, NHL Draft pick and Penn State Men's Hockey StarKevin Wall, NHL draft pick of the Carolina Hurricanes and Penn State Men's Hockey Star, joins Maksy and Average Joe in the Rock N Hockey Lair. We surprised Kevin with his long time youth hockey coach and private instructor Brian Guck. Kevin and Brian share stories of Kevin's development from mite hockey to college. Kevin talks about all the power skating lessons and working on his shot and how it got him to where he is. The fellas also discuss pump up music from club music, to country, to good old fashioned ROCK N ROLL. Like always, Churc...
2023-03-0357 minThe Rock N Hockey ShowShow 10 with GOALIE COACH Jared BlankLong time Goalie Coach and Instructor Jared Blank joins Maksy in the RNH Lair to talk goalies and goalie development. Maksy and Jared discuss the the mental and physical parts of being a successful goalie at the youth hockey level. Average Joe also joins the show to discuss all kinds of nonsense both hockey and non-hockey related. Our good friend of the show Churchie, who just happened to play goalie at the D1 level, calls in from the Detroit/Flint area to also discuss goaltending. The fellas talk hockey, football, music and lots of other nonsense. Lord Stanley's Brother provi...
2023-02-221h 33The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 9 with Kelly Katorji- YOUTH HOCKEY EXPERTKelly Katorji, youth hockey expert, calls in to the show and joins Maksy and Average Joe in the RNH Lair. The fellas have a great discussion on what a youth hockey expert is, as well as, talking about coaching, reffing and being on a youth board. Kelly shares his 30 years of insight with youth hockey, including some of the mistake he's made along the way and how others can learn as they get more involved. Kelly also discusses his love for the greats like U2, Aerosmith and AC/DC. Churchie does his usual call in discussing the Re...
2023-01-271h 11The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 8 with Craig CarlyleShow 8 welcomes long time friend and hockey colleague, Craig Carlyle. Craig joins Maksy and Average Joe in the Rock N Hockey Lair to have a GREAT conversation about private lessons, teaching hockey, hockey development in California and his genuine "LOVE" for the game. Craig also shares stories from his "famous Dad" and longtime NHL star and coach, Randy Carlyle. The fellas discuss "club" music, Red Hot Chili Peppers and how the power of music brings people together and helps teams win championships.
2023-01-0456 minThe Rock N Hockey ShowShow 7 with Matt Murley of Spittin' ChicletsMatt Murley of Spittin' Chiclets, Chiclets Etc and Barstool Sports, joins Maksy and Average Joe for lots of hockey talk, Matt's adventures of playing 18 years of pro hockey, youth hockey, music, gambling and lots more. Churchie also calls in for his 2 cents on hockey and life. Jon Beato from Northside Johnny once again shares some great guitar licks throughout the show.
2022-11-211h 03The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 6 with Brian GiontaNHL Captain, veteran and Stanley Cup winner Brian Gionta joins Maksy and Average Joe in the Rock N Hockey Lair. Brian talks hockey, youth hockey, coaching, scoring goals, skating, country music and smelling the flowers as you go. Maksy and RJ are also joined by show regular "Churchie" from Flushing Mi to talk nonsense and whatever else comes to mind. The fellas discuss the SPEED of the game, the NHL and many other fun topics.
2022-10-271h 13The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 5 with Colin Bilek, Hobey Baker nominee and 2nd Team All AmericanShow 5 features Colin Bilek, two time Hobey Baker nominee and 2nd Team All American from Army. Colin discusses the role confidence and his college coaches played in his success at Army and how he looks forward to his next journey in the AHL. Churchie calls in from Flushing Michigan to give his 2 cents on music, late developers and other non-important topics. Maksy and Average Joe discuss hockey, Ozzy, Scorpions, Greta Van Fleet and many other random topics. The fellas from Lord Stanley's Brother provide KICK @$$ rock n roll music.
2022-09-231h 11The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 4 with Hobey Baker finalist Chris CollinsShow 4 ROCKS as Maksy and Average Joe welcome, Chris Collins to the RNH Lair. Chris was a Hobey Baker finalist and College Hockey Player of the Year. Chris discusses "confidence" and riding the "ups and downs" of a hockey career. Chris also discusses some great points about being a student of the game and how to manufacture goals when the puck isn't bouncing your way. Along the way, the fellas talk Whitney Houston, country music and playing songs that compliment a great lockerroom.
2022-09-071h 10The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 3 with NHL veteran Stephen GiontaStephen Gionta visits The ROCK N HOCKEY Lair and shoots the breeze with Maksy and Average Joe. Stephen discusses his road to the NHL and how it took him through HS Hockey, Juniors, college, then pro. The fellas talk SKATING, MUSIC, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, Whitney Houston, hockey pranks and more. This show discusses KISS, TWISTED SISTER, VAN HALEN and features local guitar maverick Jon Beato! Jon rips off several guitar solos throughout the show.
2022-08-241h 03The Rock N Hockey ShowShow 2 Finnish Goalie Legend Jukka RopponenShow 2 features Finnish Goalie legend Jukka Ropponen. Maksy and Average Joe talk goaltending with long time goalie coach Jukka Ropponen. Jukka discusses crucial goalie development tips for goalies of all ages. The fellas also discuss KISS, overrated bands, baseball and lots of other nonsense. The show closes with another release by our very own house band Lord Stanley's Brother called "Hustle". Give it a listen and don't forget to see us live on YouTube on The Rock N Hockey Show
2022-08-1747 minThe Rock N Hockey ShowShow 1 with Robby GlantzThe Rock N Hockey Show with Maksy and Average Joe. We also talk hockey with legendary Powerskating Coach and NHL Network analyst Robby Glantz. We talk hockey, skill and skating development, and great music. We also get a call in from our Flint/Flushing Michigan roaming goaltender Churchie, who gives his 2 cents about nothing important.
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