Episode #108: AHL Legend Mike McKenna

After a much needed two-month break, the boys are back for the 2022 offseason at The Calder Farmstead! On this episode, C.C. and Sean invite legendary AHL goaltender Mike McKenna to talk about his extensive playing career, stories from the road, and observations on goaltending in general!

Episode Intro & 2021-22 Goalie Pull 80 Challenge (1:32)
Mike McKenna Intro (5:24)
ECHL Prep to Become AHL Ready (7:04)
Mindset Behind Frequently Moving Teams (9:19)
No Teams Came Knocking After .908 and .904 Years? (12:34)
Present-Day Comparison to UPL and Sandstrom Extensions (16:47)
AHL Team(s) That Treated Him The Best (19:57)
Organization That Treated Him The Worst (22:00)
Does The AHL Feel Different Today? (24:49)
Hockey in Henderson...and ECHL Again in Nevada? (27:45)
The Reason Behind Number 56 (31:02)
The Missing Vancouver Sweater And Players Keeping Jerseys (32:56)

Playing with...
Texas Stars Asst. Coach Travis Morin (37:06)
Tucson Forward Adam Cracknell (38:54)
Abbotsford Forward Sheldon Dries (40:47)
Milwaukee Head Coach Karl Taylor and Assistants Scott Ford & Greg Rallo, Plus Syracuse's Front Office (43:55)
Washington Capitals Assistant Coach Scott Allen and Meme Talk (46:56)

John Gibson & Matt Murray Not Adapting to Modern Styles (52:10)
Most Common Reason AHL Goaltender Doesn't Stick in the NHL (56:27)
Cat Silverman Comments and Scott Allen Meme (1:00:27)
Almost Arrested As The Macho Man (1:02:00)
Hot Food Takes! (1:04:51)
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