My Hockey Hero
Stories of hockey's diverse heroes, from early trailblazers to rising new talent. Their own stories in their own words, featuring players from all levels of the professional game. Together, we will bring the cards to life to understand the personality and the drive that allowed them to break down barriers. Hosted by Dean Barnes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
This 2024 Memorial Cup special episode is exciting to welcome Donovan McCoy. Donovan grew up in Belleville, Ontario, and began playing hockey with the Belleville Junior Bulls. He transitioned to triple-A level, and Donovan realized he had potential to play at higher levels, being drafted to the Peterborough Petes in 2020. He reflects on the experience of being the first Black captain in Peterborough Petes' history and the responsib...
This 2024 Memorial Cup special episode is exciting to welcome back Peter Worrell, former NHL player who took to the ice for the Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche. Peter is one of the few black Canadians to have won the Memorial Cup, an esteemed trophy awarded to the top junior hockey team from Canada and the US. He will talk about his junior hockey career, winning the Memorial Cup in 1997 and the challenges and succ...
Malcolm Spence, was raised in Burlington Ontario, a 17-year-old forward for Erie of the Ontario Hockey League, who several hockey observers believe has the potential to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.
The 17-year-old forward for Erie of the Ontario Hockey League scored on a breakaway with seven seconds remaining in overtime to propel Canada to a 3-2 win against Czechia in the championship game of the 2023 Hlink...
Originally from Brooklin, ON, Jordan is in his third season with the Owen Sound Attack, after being drafted in 2020 as a 12th Round pick (# 151).
The Jerseys designed by Jordan as both a celebration of diversity within the game and in support of Team Jamaica and the Owen Sound Emancipation Festival.
The black and red jerseys feature a prominent raised, clenched fist symbolizing the fight against racism as well as the empowerment ...
Black History Month/ African Heritage Month at Brock and the Podcast Learning Network are pleased to present a live recording of My Hockey Hero with host Dean Barnes and guest Tony McKegney.
The Podcast Learning Network is open to all members of the Brock community interested in learning more about podcasting. Undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and instructors are welcome to...
Dean was a guest on Hockey Time Machine, talking about his World Juniors card collection and much more.
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Maxime Fortunus was born July 28, 1983 in La Prairie, Quebec. He played in the NHL for the Dallas Stars, alongside a long pro career in the AHL and ECHL.
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Nigel Dawes was born in Winnipeg Manitoba in 1985. He played 212 games in 5 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers, Phoenix Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Atlanta Thrashers, and Montreal Canadiens.
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Kenndal McArdle was born in Toronto, Ontario in 1987. After starting out in the Western Hockey League, he played for the Florida Panthers and the Winnipeg Jets.
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Sean Brown was born in Oshawa, Ontario in 1976. Following a successful run in the OHL he moved to the NHL, playing for the Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, New Jersey Devils and Vancouver Canucks.
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In this short mid-Season check in host Dean and producer Rhys discuss the season so far, and what is yet to come!
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Chris Beckford-Tseu was born in Ontario in 1984. He is goalie who played for St. Louis Blues in the 2007-2008 season. He has also played a long career across the OHL, AHL and ECHL.
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Jamal Mayers was born in Toronto in 1974. He’s played for St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks and the Chicago Blackhawks
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Shawn Belle was born in Edmonton in 1985. He’s played for the Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche as well as a career in Europe.
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Joaquin Gage was born in Vancouver in 1973. He played 23 games in the NHL as a goalie for the Edmonton Oilers, as well as a long career in the ECHL, AHL and in Europe.
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Robbie Earl was born in Chicago in 1985. He’s played 47 games in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Minnesota Wild, as well as a long career in the AHL and in Europe.
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We are excited to announce season 3 will be here very soon!
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Greg Mauldin was born in Massachusetts in 1982. A talented player and coach, Greg played for the Columbus Blue Jackets, the New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche.
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Andre Deveaux was born in the Bahamas in 1984. Andre played in the NHL for the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple leafs, alongside a long career in the AHL and in Europe.
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Mark Fraser was born in Ottawa in 1986. Mark became an NHL defenseman and played for the New Jersey Devils, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Edmonton Oilers. Today he works for the Leaf's as the manager of culture and inclusion.
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