6 Degrees With Mike Mckenna

Mike takes questions from the social media, answers them, and tells a few stories along the way.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former NHL goaltender and 3-time Stanley Cup winning goalie coach with the Detroit Red Wings, Jim Bedard joins 6DMM to talk about his career. Plenty of amazing stories from one of the game's best people, including his run with Mike to the 2018 Calder Cup finals.Intro/Outro: Under the Northern Star, by Amon Amarth. Used with permission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ty Conklin stops by to talk about his career. From his youth in Alaska to finishing up with the Detroit Red Wings and playing in 3 outdoor games for 3 different teams, there's no shortage of good memories. Episode 50 of 6DMM!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kirk McLean stops by to talk about his legendary NHL career. The 2011 Vancouver Canucks Ring of Honor inductee, 2-time Vezina trophy finalist, 2-time NHL All-Star as plenty of stories and cool equipment details!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2004 NHL Rookie of the Year Andrew Raycroft stops by to talk about his career on the ice and now i the broadcast booth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Peter Budaj stops by to chat about his path from (then) Czechoslovakia to the NHL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Moynes is the Managing Director of ONE Sports + Entertainment Group, and a Senior Financial Advisor with Aligned Capital Partners Inc. He's the author of two books geared towards professional athletes: The Pro’s Process: An Expert’s Approach to Wealth Management for Professional Athletes, as well as After the Game: Challenges for the Retiring Professional Athlete.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Born into a hockey family, Ray Shero blazed his own path to the Stanley Cup. In this episode, two former St. Lawrence University Skating Saints (Ray '84 & Mike '05) compare notes spanning their careers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mr. Goalie Glenn Hall talks about his Hall of Fame careerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2-time Team Canada Olympic Gold Medalist Shannon Szabados stops by to talk about her trailblazing career in both women's and men's hockey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode the tables are turned: in advance of the Henderson Silver Knights inaugural season, VGK's Gordon Weigers interviews Mike and asks about his time in the American Hockey League. Some classic tales...basically a Greatest Hits from Mike's time in the "Iron League."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A great conversation with the first NHL goaltender to ever score a goal...something he did twice! Not to mention he also won a Vezina trophy and Conn Smythe as playoff MVP in 1987. A great career on the ice that has continued off, where he won a Stanley Cup with the LA Kings as Assistant GM, and followed that up with a stint as GM of the Philadelphia Flyers.Intro/Outro: Under the Northern Star, by Amon Amarth. Used by permission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the mid-70's until the 2000's, mask maker Greg Harrison produced more custom-fabricated masks for NHL goaltenders than anyone on the planet. A one-man band, Greg hand laid fiberglass, sanded, painted, and crafted wire cages for his one-of-a-kind creations. Truly a renaissance man, Greg has countless stories about the goaltenders and their masks. Some of his clients include Potvin, Belfour, Gratton, Rutherford, Giacomin, Meloche, Hayward, Casey, Hextall, Fuhr, Dave & Ken Dryden, Rhodes, Weekes, Wamsley, Tugnutt, Essensa, Hanlon, Beaupre, Fitzpatrick and many, many more. At one point Greg was making masks for an estimated 80% of NHL goaltenders.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jax Taylor, formerly of Vanderpump Rules on Bravo TV, talks about his life-long passion for goaltending.Intro/Outro: Under the Northern Star, by Amon Amarth. Used by permission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Swedish goaltender Tommy "The Gambler" Söderström talks about his career in Europe and the NHL. Yes, we talk about his helmet/cage combo, classic no-tape stick blade, plus much more about his time in Philadelphia and Long Island!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Legendary Minnesota North Stars goaltender Jon Casey shares a coffee and tells some amazing stories about his time in the National Hockey League, college hockey at North Dakota, and his youth in Minnesota. Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues are also in the show!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of 6DMM, Grant Fuhr stops by to talk about his illustrious NHL career. The 5-time Stanley Cup winner and Hockey Hall of Famer talks about everything from the dynasty in Edmonton and his suspension to his resurgence in Buffalo and St. Louis. Plus, plenty of gear talk!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2020 Stanley Cup Champion Curtis McElhinney of the Tampa Bay Lightning stops by to talk about his career.Like what you hear? Please subscribe to 6 Degrees with Mike McKenna via iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, etc. Drop a rating and let us know who you'd like to hear from!6DMM is part of the Bleav Podcast Network. Interesting in advertising on the show? Contact Bleav at Bleav.com or e-mail the show at 6degreesMM@gmail.comSpecial thanks to SkinFX Wraps for supporting 6DMM.Intro/Outro: Under the Northern Star, by Amon Amarth. Metal Blade Records. Used by permission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode I'm joined by second-generation IndyCar race winner Graham Rahal. He's a passionate hockey fan from Columbus, OH so there's plenty of Blue Jackets talk, along with a cool VGK connection late in the interview. Of course IndyCar is front and center: we talk about the new aeroscreen, safety, and what it was like to race for the legendary Paul Newman. Plus plenty more! Enjoy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode Mike is joined by Goalie Gear Nerd, the ubiquitous internet guru of all things goaltending equipment. We talk about his love for the position, how he became enamored with the gear side of things, and what the future may hold. This episode tops the list for all the gear geeks out there. Enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.