Never Far from Home Ep. 318 - Passion and Laughter

Mason Wade joins the podcast on a trip home to Bellingham. We find time to share stories about his youth hockey days, falling in love with hockey right there at the sportsplex. Mason tells of his family connection, and how the guys in the room grew to be family as well. He speaks to his junior hockey experience, and ensuing collegiate run as well. Enjoy the many tales! https://www.beautyunis.com/ https://www.thegardensicehouse.com/ https://43degreesports.com/

Shannyn Pierce comes on the podcast and we dive into the laughter right off the hop. There were stories about growing up a fan of the game, and her family. Then we talk about how her kids getting involved in the game ended up being a catalyst for her to partake again as a player. She has a personality that is avidly chasing down her passion, and we talk about how she has managed to balance it all with her love of hockey, and the many-times mentioned community of the game. Enjoy! https://www.beautyunis.com/ https://www.thegardensicehouse.com/ https://43degreesports.com/

Jill Christensen comes on the podcast and immediately her infectious personality took center stage. We share many laughs amidst stories of her early introduction to hockey on the floor of a gym, to her beginning the journey of playing ice when her son was seven. We talk at length about family, about passions, and about how wonderful the community of the rink is. Enjoy some great tales, and some funny rabbit trales! https://www.beautyunis.com/ https://www.thegardensicehouse.com/ https://43degreesports.com/

Hayley Chang joins the podcast and we go through a bunch of great stories! She grew up just North of the US border, and played hockey with the boys from a very young age. Hayley knew where her passion was, and even when presented with other sports to try, she kept coming back to hockey. We speak of her family, including mom, dad, and a younger brother, and how her hockey arc has worked with all three of those relationships. The path Hayley took, and continues to walk as of this release, has taken her all over the world to play the beautiful game. Enjoy another wonderful episode! https://www.beautyunis.com/ https://www.thegardensicehouse.com/ https://43degreesports.com/

Mike "Gleno" Glenovich joins the podcast and we go through a bunch of great stories! He grew up playing hockey in the Bellingham area, and we are able to dive into some of the rich history he was a part of. Our saga goes through multiple rinks and teams that have tried to make Bellingham home, and we also take a detour through the Scandinavia's and Russia in the mid 1980's. Enjoy so many great accounts from a man who has been around. Of course, we also dive into family, a huge component of every show we talk about. https://www.beautyunis.com/ https://www.thegardensicehouse.com/ https://summitcustomsticks.com/ https://43degreesports.com/

Patrick Michael jumps on the podcast, and tells of a story he was born into. His roots in hockey are deep, especially around the Chicago area. As he grew up within the game, he realized at a young age he wanted to work within the hockey space. His brand, THG, and his non-profit, Hockey gear for all, were born of this passion and direction. We explore the formation of these entities, and dive into a story of his playing days as well. That includes a fun story about the Roosevelt campus… Enjoy another great episode! https://www.beautyunis.com/ https://www.thegardensicehouse.com/ https://summitcustomsticks.com/ https://43degreesports.com/

Allison Reeb joins the podcast, and we dive into family, tales of igniting passions on the rink, and also hop into some motocross. Of course we hit on some stories within a timeline exploration, and it doesn't disappoint. From youth hockey in Bellingham, to girls hockey in Seattle *sort of*, to college hockey, Allison just wanted to keep playing. Enjoy an episode filled with reflection, family, and passion! https://www.beautyunis.com/ https://www.thegardensicehouse.com/ https://summitcustomsticks.com/ https://43degreesports.com/

Eric Feiro joins the podcast and we quickly realized this would be a two-part episode. In this first piece, we dive into some stories about his competitive days, and how he was born into competition with a rich sporting history in his family. He talks about his mom and dad, and his sister. We hit on some stories throughout his career, and we set up the second stanza. Enjoy a wonderful episode featuring one of Never Far from Home's biggest fans. https://www.beautyunis.com/ https://www.thegardensicehouse.com/ https://summitcustomsticks.com/ https://43degreesports.com/

Owen Brown joins the podcast and we dive into stories from his start at Sweet's Corner, through his time in the big cities, and how he ended up a dual citizen living in the PNW. Enjoy tales of a man who was born to be a goalie, allowing his older brother the luxury of "practice". Family is a big emphasis as well, throughout the time on the podcast, and we explore his in depth. I hope you find as much in this as I did!

Erik Ruud joins the podcast and we dive into a tale filled with hockey, heartbreak, and perseverance. Affectionately known as "Ruudy" in the locker room, you will find talks on decisions for junior hockey, a slight hiatus from the game, and a man who fell back in love with it with game in a new light with his youngest taking it up. I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did! https://www.beautyunis.com/ https://www.thegardensicehouse.com/ https://summitcustomsticks.com/ https://43degreesports.com/