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"He showed that's how it's done. If you want to be good you have to work, work, work. Ask anybody on the Bullies team who was their most vicious opponent and one name will come up over and over and over. Taz. (Like the devil) Terry O'Reilly. #24 for the Boston Bruins.   A legendary franchise retired his number. He moved away from hockey because of family. But he's always part of the hockey family.   Fans hate him way more than anyone he played against. You might not believe it buddies, but they're all friends now. Well, not all of them. Terry.  Bruins legend. Get to know him.  I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.

Keenan's Kids, as they are now affectionately called, almost brought Philly not one but two Stanley Cups. Almost. So close. But you know.....the Oilers. The head of that team was controversial (to understate his reputation) Mike Keenan. Iron Mike. He is known as fierce, vindictive, and sometimes petty.  But he gets results. And most of his players love him.  Most of them. He got his Cup.  With the Rangers. Dammit. Separate the myth from the truth of Coach Mike Keenan. Get to know him. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.

The greatest goal scorer in Flyers history. Dave Poulin recently said he should be in the Hall of Fame. I agree. He rarely does these. Tim Kerr. Get to know him. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.

"I truly believe we are all blessed with gifts and my gift is a caregiver." That's really all you need to know about Jim McCrossin. Flyers fans. We need your help. Jimmy McCrossin and Sal Raffa have dedicated the better part of two decades as athletic trainers of the National Hockey League's Philadelphia Flyers. Both men have been diagnosed with incurable blood diseases and are suing Comcast Spectacor among others for negligence and liability. While that case is in litigation, Jimmy and Sal are receiving medical treatment for their illnesses. Unfortunately, some of these treatments are not covered by either's medical insurance. We want to give back to these men and their families in a time of need after all they've done for Philadephia hockey and the community. Please visit www.gofundme.com/jimmyandsal Haddon Planning Group Since 1981, we've taken an x-ray of your financial life to ensure you can live comfortably & retire

#StandWithUkraine "And that night the world changed." "For two weeks  I couldn't eat and couldn't sleep." There are 57 Ukrainians on The Stanley Cup. Including my dad, Orest Kindrachuk, who joins me on this episode. Our guest is Volodymyr Mula. Director of Uke: The Untold Story of Hockey Legends. Resident of Kyiv.  As brave as you would imagine. Get to the know him. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey. We're Ukrainian.

It's been a while buddies. I'm excited about this one.  Because I am a fan of later in life success. Hemingway. Grandma Moses. Fey. Knuble. This Flyers great scored 221 goals after the age of 30. The quintessential don't give up story. He also suffered the worst injury in a Flyers Alumni game ever (still not that bad). He was one of my favorites. A complete game. Get to know him. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.

June 30th 1992.  Eric Lindros becomes a Flyer.  Admit it you were excited.  But we gave away a lot.   Hello Lindros. Goodbye Forsberg. And Hextall and Simon and Ricci. Was it worth it?  My guest is Russ Farwell. The GM for the Flyers from 1990-1994. "If you could have traded for Gretzky at 19 or 20...what's the price?"  “Chuck Fletcher has it a lot easier than I did. Ed Snider doesn't phone him every couple of hours.” It was a dark era for the Flyers. Eric brought light. Russ brought light. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.

"I left my heart in Philadelphia." Joe Watson co-hosted this one with me and I left it largely unedited. Seeing them reconnect was maybe my favorite moment  of the whole show. I left in all the quirks. Never forget. This team, the Broad Street Bullies, formed a bond that can never be broken. Moose and Joe. I was lucky enough to be there. What a group. What glory. What a special thing. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.

“It has to be better than last year's” My mom, Lynn Kindrachuk, said this yesterday on the eve of her 70th birthday. November 12th, 2020 wasn't the best. She was turning 69 while quarantining in my great aunt Joanne's basement after crossing the Canadian border to see her sister. Joanne will be with her today. Her sister will not. She passed on. There is a mountain near my parents house in California. There is a monument at the top of it. My aunt Marj, who often visited, called it the plus sign. But I like calling it what it is. A cross. Because it is holy and sacred. And every night, before bed, my mom likes to look at it and say a silent prayer. Last year my mom had to do two of the hardest things any of us ever have to do. Say goodbye to her sister. And then say goodbye to her sister in front of a large group of people, all grieving, but coming together because Marj liked parties. My mom spoke. She told a story. It was based on true events. I wrote it, but it's hers. It's theirs. Here it is. MARJ AND LYNN AND THE HALF TON NATIVE Up, Up, Up, way past where the rest of the world figure people go, there is a forest It's home to foxes, raccoons, moose, elk, and for a few months out of the year, Saskatchewan humans Two sisters, people, went for a walk in these woods one afternoon. Not a walk, a hike, because while it was a walk, it was a walk in the woods and that's different. So, a hike. Suddenly, out of nowhere (even though it happened all the time in these woods) a bear showed up. The bear appeared threatening. Bears are! They trick us as cubs and we think they're adorable but then they grow up and are all claws and teeth and reportedly amazing tree climbing abilities. The sisters grasped hands. Stoic, proud, ready for a battle. Then they thought about it for a moment and sensibly fled to the nearest body of water and were rescued. The bear had chased, but they had escaped! But, as someone who did not witness this but heard the story, I know there is an alternate version. I know this. Had they not fled, Had that not been the best option. Had the only option been to fight. They would have grappled with that goddam bear and beat him into early hibernation. That's what I know. Individually, they couldn't do that. Individually, there's a lot of things people can't do. But some people, when they're lucky and deserve luck and just.... deserve. They get a  best friend, a sister, a fellow bear hunter To stand alongside with And tell a 500 pound animal "You'll have to fight both of us" While this podcast is essentially a tribute to my dad,  This episode is for mom. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.

"We can't watch you on Saturday nights in Cincinnati!" "I own a few homes across Canada and Philadelphia paid for most of them." "In the 70's there was a reason you engaged in these activities." 3.971 career penalty minutes. All time leader. But all of them were for a purpose.  He was fearless, loyal, and a thorn in everyone's side. Unless you played with him. As he always says "Team. Team. Team." But to hell with the opponent, whether it be management or the skaters lined up against you. One of the Bullies' toughest foes. A phenomenally funny guy and the embodiment of old school hockey. Tiger Williams. You'll never watch or hear from another like Tiger. Get to know him. I'm you host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.

Who doesn't like Mark Recchi? A member of both the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and the NHL Hall of Fame (it somehow took four years of eligibility).  Stanley Cup Champion (five rings). The oldest player to score a goal in the Finals. He retired as a champion. Played for the Bruins, Flyers, Penguins and Canadiens and somehow is hated by none of these fan bases. He's a coach for the Devils now. Still love him. Every team he played for was lucky to have him. Get to know him. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.

"It's incredible what alcohol does to you, it makes you believe things that aren't true, but what it does to your life in general is just make you a piece of shit." "Someone calls an alcoholic a degenerate for drinking in the morning, it's not that we wanted to drink in the morning, it's that we didn't have a choice." "Dude, if you really wanted me to drink, and I did, you wouldn't have a clue what to do with me." Fans wanted Chris to fight more. Truth is he has been battling addiction for well over a decade. No defenseman has played more NHL games in a Flyers uniform. His on ice achievements speak for themselves but its his off ice victories that should be celebrated. This episode's a little different.  I hope it helps someone out there. I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk. My dad used to play hockey.