Best Dave Maksymiu Podcasts (2025)

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Show 35 Pat Maksymiu, former PRO and D1 player, plus the Stanley Cup Finals Preview 2:11:24

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Brother and former PRO and D1 player, Pat Maksymiu joins the fellas in the Rock N Hockey lair. The guys have a great discussion on proper youth development. As well as, a great discussion on BEING A CAPTAIN and how that impacts your life as well as the team around you. Churchie, former D1 Goalie, calls in from Detroit to give his 2 cents on the rol…

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Show 34 GOALIES!!! Goalie Specialist Jared Blank, D1 goalie Dave Church and ROCKER/NHL Analyst Morpheus Blak 1:51:10

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GOALIES, GOALIES and more GOALIES! Tons of goalie talk spotlighting youth hockey goalies and specifically, their development. Maksy and RJ have goalie expert Jared Blank on. Jared has done thousand and thousands of goalie lessons, clinics and camps for nearly 30 years. Our very own goalie analyst CHURCHIE (Dave Church), a former D1 goalie also chim…

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Show 33 with Alex D'Agostino of the Washington Capitals 1:23:33

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Alex joins the fellas to talk none other than Alex Ovechkin and his GREAT8 CHASE, his impact on the game, the team and sports in general. Alex also discusses his life growing up with hockey and how the game, taking private lessons and playing HS hockey impacted his life in a positive way and got him his current job with and NHL team. Churchie also …

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Show 32 with Scott Goergen from Ice Hockey Systems 56:36

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Scott from Ice Hockey Systems (icehockeysystems.com) joins the fellas out on the ODR. Scott discusses the benefit for youth hockey coaches, youth hockey players and youth hockey parents to go online and have a great hockey resource at their finger tips. The fellas also discuss playing HS hockey, doing plyometrics and off ice 25 years ago, having fu…

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Show 31 with Frank Butler of the USHL and Rocker Morpheus Blak 1:44:17

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Frank Butler, Director of Player Personnel of the USHL, joins the fellas in the Rock N Hockey Lair. Frank discusses the USHL league and it's significance over the years in the junior hockey landscape. The fellas also discuss the hockey development process getting to the league, playing in the league and graduating from the league. Morpheus calls in…

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Show 30 with Gates Orlando, NHL and Pro Player, NHL Scout 1:24:09

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Gates Orlando, former NHL and 17 year Pro Player, 20 years NHL Scout, joins Maksy and Average Joe on the show. This is a MUST LISTEN interview for players, coaches and hockey enthusiasts. Gates discusses confidence, skill development, recognizing your strengths and being REALLY GOOD at that. Gates also discusses great players now vs great players b…

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Show 29 with ROCKER and HOCKEY PLAYER Morpheus Blak, and HOCKEY PHOTOGRAPHER Ritchie Guzior. 2:22:03

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Maksy and Average Joe host 2 great interviews on the show. Hockey photograper for the Hockey Hall of Fame, Ritchie Guzior (Ritchie Guzior's Sports Photography) joins the fellas on the show to talk back yard rinks, USHL, Mario Lemieux, Bob Probert and how great the sport is! Rocker/hockey player/Bruins fanatic Morpheus Blak also joins the show to di…

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Show 28 with Barry Smith, NHL Assistant Coach, 7 time Stanley Cup winner 1:24:22

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Barry Smith, long time NHL Assistant Coach and 7 time Stanley Cup winner joins the RNH show! Coach Smith brings, not only his nearly 50 years of coaching experience, but his experience of winning 7 Stanley Cups to the show. He shares tips for youth coaches and youth players on how to play like you practice and practice like you play. This is a MUST…

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Show 27 with Cory Schneider Assistant Coach of Clarkson University 1:18:55

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Maksy and Average Joe welcome D1 Assistant Coach from Clarkson University, Cory Schneider. Being a Rochester NY native, Cory discusses Garbage Plates, Rochester Red Wings, Zwiegles Hot Dogs and more. Cory weighs in on skill development, not only for college players but for youth hockey players too. He discusses being patient with your development p…

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Show 26 with Dan Mason, Rochester Red Wings AAA Baseball General Manager 47:12

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Maksy and Average Joe take the show on the road and broadcast live from Innovative Field, home of the Rochester Red Wings AAA Baseball Team. The fellas meet up with General Manager Dan Mason. Dan is former hockey player, hockey coach and ROCKER! Dan discusses what it takes to make the big leagues as well keeping it fun along the way. Dan's 35 years…

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Show 25 with Gabe Chabot, former BU player and current Pro Hockey Player 49:39

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Show 25 with pro player Gabe Chabot focuses on PASSION for the game. Gabe discusses his somewhat of a roller coaster career from Juniors through college and now his pro career. Gabe relied on his passion for the game to carry him through, not only his low times, but also through his high times and has made him the player he is today. He gives great…

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Show 24 with ROCHESTER KNIGHTHAWKS Pro LACROSSE General Manager Dan Carey 50:05

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Dan Carey, Rochester Knighthawks Pro Lacrosse GM, former pro lacrosse player, HOCKEY DAD and HOCKEY ENTHUSIAST joins the show. The fellas strenthen the resolve on playing mutlitple sports, playing with passion and loving whichever sport you're playing at the time! Dan discusses his passion for both hockey and lacrosse and how he played both passion…

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Show 23 with NFL Quarterback Caleb Hanie 1:21:45

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NFL Quarterback (Bears/Broncos) and hockey fan CALEB HANIE joins Maksy and Average Joe in the Lair. The fellas talk the LIONS, the BEARS, PEYTON MANNING and lots of football. Then they swithch gears and talk hockey as Caleb is a big hockey fan and his son played. Caleb discusses the importance of playing multiple sports, as well as, handling pressu…

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Show 22 (Part 2) with ROCKER, GUITAR PLAYER and HUGE HOCKEY FAN Keith Robert War. 59:45

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Keith joins Maksy in the RNH Lair for an amazing interview talking rock music, hockey and all the great similarities that go along with both. Keith is a life long NYR fan and recently a Vegas convert as he now resides there. Keith discusses his professional life as a guitar player with Dee Snider's solo band, his journey with TWISTED SISTER as a te…

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Show 22 (Part 1) with Haley Winn of Clarkson University 46:43

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Part 1 of 2 has D 1 defenseman of highly ranked Clarkson University and of the US National Team, Haley Winn, joins the fellas in the Rock N Hockey Lair. Haley discusses her play with Clarkson, as well as, her play with the National Team. She discusses all her work to get there but the importance of living more in the moment. She also discusses her …

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Show 21 with Dave Condon, D1 Baseball Umpire, Hockey Dad and Hockey Manager 1:29:49

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D1 Baseball Umpire, Hockey Dad and Hockey manager, Dave Condon, joins Maksy and Average Joe on the Show. Dave discusses the sometimes rocky relationship with Umpires, hockey refs, coaches and parents. Dave also talk about the unique relationship and impact coaches have on players. The fellas discuss hockey parents and hockey parenting, as well as, …

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Show 20 with Junior Coach and former Pro/College player Alyssa Sleasman 1:23:46

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Alyssa joins the crew in the ROCK N HOCKEY LAIR, for some hockey talk. Alyssa discusses the inner workings of coaching junior hockey. She also goes in depth about the Coach-Player relationship and how important it is to development. She shares insight, stories and her taste in music. Churchie, our color commentator from Flint Michigan, calls in and…

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Show 19 with Blues and Rock Guitarist Stoney Curtis and TC Lewis VP of USA Hockey 2:21:23

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This show ROCKS, with Rock and Blues Guitarist Stoney Curtis and Vice President of USA Hockey TC Lewis. Maksy and Average Joe welcome two great interviews to the show. TC Lewis discusses "Burn Out", the state of Hockey, being a "late developer", House/Rec hockey and much more. Stoney talks about his beloved Chicago Blackhawks and his new love the "…

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Show 18 with Claudia Hoyser, up and coming Country Music star 54:51

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Maksy and Average Joe go on the road to meet with up and coming Country Music Star, Claudia Hoyser. Claudia and the fellas discuss hockey, lots of music, coffee, whiskey, do a little trivia and have a lots of laughs. This show has a very special ending with a live performance from Claudia of her song Red Lights Turning Green.…

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Show 17 with ROCKER Jeff Tortora and D1 player Blake Humphrey 1:47:06

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Show 17 takes us to a new level with both ROCKER and HOCKEY PLAYER, hence, The ROCK and HOCKEY SHOW. Drummer, singer, actor from Femmes of Rock, Blue Man Group and many other bands, Jeff Tortora joins us. D1 player from Sacred Heart University, Blake Humphrey also joins the show. The show goes in all kinds of different but good directions talking m…

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Show 16 with ROCKER Nina DiGregorio of Femmes of Rock 1:13:07

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Rocker Nina DiGregorio of the Femmes of Rock joins me in the RNH Lair to talk about her tour and upcoming shows here in Rochester 6/23 and Buffalo 6/24. She also discusses her love for the Sabres and the Bills. Nina and Maksy discuss the similarities of playing on a team and being in a band. They also discuss all the great things music has to offer…

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Show 15 with Princeton's Chloe Harvey 46:48

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Chloe Harvey, D1 player from Princeton, joins Maksy and Average Joe in the Rock N Hockey Lair. Chloe discusses the her senior and final year of college hockey. She also discusses how the team would come together by listening to music in the room and between shifts of the game! Average Joe and Maksy also discuss the ODR, college basketball, tape dec…

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Show 14-PLAYOFF Special Edition with Nick Gullo and Alex Pommerville 33:24

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On this special "Playoff Edition" Show, Pro Players Nick Gullo and Alex Pommerville join Maksy and Average Joe in the RNH Lair to talk the NHL first round upsets, what they expect in the second round and their picks to win the Cup. The fellas also discuss a reoccuring theme on the show of "the impact youth coaches have on your hockey career and you…

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Show 13 with Cole Bardreau, NHLer/AHLer 1:01:02

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Cole joins Maksy and Average Joe in the Rock N Hockey Lair to discuss what pro players do to break a slump, superstitions and the crazy roller coaster ride that is "CONFIDENCE". The fellas also discuss Cole's charity, Darius Rucker, locker room music and eating breakfast. Churchie also chimes in from Flushing Mi to discuss his superstitions as a go…

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Show 12 with Kiara Zanon (Penn State Women's Hockey) and Hunter McDonald (Northeastern Men's Hockey) 53:53

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Kiara and Hunter join Maksy and Average Joe in the RNH Lair to discuss college hockey, the playoffs, skating, skill development, GREAT MUSIC, "living in the moment" and much more. This show features music from Jon Beato and our very own LSB band.By Dave Maksymiu

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Show 11 with Kevin Wall, NHL Draft pick and Penn State Men's Hockey Star 57:19

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Kevin Wall, NHL draft pick of the Carolina Hurricanes and Penn State Men's Hockey Star, joins Maksy and Average Joe in the Rock N Hockey Lair. We surprised Kevin with his long time youth hockey coach and private instructor Brian Guck. Kevin and Brian share stories of Kevin's development from mite hockey to college. Kevin talks about all the power s…

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Show 10 with GOALIE COACH Jared Blank 1:33:25

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Long time Goalie Coach and Instructor Jared Blank joins Maksy in the RNH Lair to talk goalies and goalie development. Maksy and Jared discuss the the mental and physical parts of being a successful goalie at the youth hockey level. Average Joe also joins the show to discuss all kinds of nonsense both hockey and non-hockey related. Our good friend o…

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Show 9 with Kelly Katorji- YOUTH HOCKEY EXPERT 1:11:10

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Kelly Katorji, youth hockey expert, calls in to the show and joins Maksy and Average Joe in the RNH Lair. The fellas have a great discussion on what a youth hockey expert is, as well as, talking about coaching, reffing and being on a youth board. Kelly shares his 30 years of insight with youth hockey, including some of the mistake he's made along t…

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Show 8 with Craig Carlyle 56:12

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Show 8 welcomes long time friend and hockey colleague, Craig Carlyle. Craig joins Maksy and Average Joe in the Rock N Hockey Lair to have a GREAT conversation about private lessons, teaching hockey, hockey development in California and his genuine "LOVE" for the game. Craig also shares stories from his "famous Dad" and longtime NHL star and coach, …

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Show 7 with Matt Murley of Spittin' Chiclets 1:03:49

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Matt Murley of Spittin' Chiclets, Chiclets Etc and Barstool Sports, joins Maksy and Average Joe for lots of hockey talk, Matt's adventures of playing 18 years of pro hockey, youth hockey, music, gambling and lots more. Churchie also calls in for his 2 cents on hockey and life. Jon Beato from Northside Johnny once again shares some great guitar lick…

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Show 6 with Brian Gionta 1:13:28

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NHL Captain, veteran and Stanley Cup winner Brian Gionta joins Maksy and Average Joe in the Rock N Hockey Lair. Brian talks hockey, youth hockey, coaching, scoring goals, skating, country music and smelling the flowers as you go. Maksy and RJ are also joined by show regular "Churchie" from Flushing Mi to talk nonsense and whatever else comes to min…

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Show 5 with Colin Bilek, Hobey Baker nominee and 2nd Team All American 1:11:15

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Show 5 features Colin Bilek, two time Hobey Baker nominee and 2nd Team All American from Army. Colin discusses the role confidence and his college coaches played in his success at Army and how he looks forward to his next journey in the AHL. Churchie calls in from Flushing Michigan to give his 2 cents on music, late developers and other non-importa…

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Show 4 with Hobey Baker finalist Chris Collins 1:10:54

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Show 4 ROCKS as Maksy and Average Joe welcome, Chris Collins to the RNH Lair. Chris was a Hobey Baker finalist and College Hockey Player of the Year. Chris discusses "confidence" and riding the "ups and downs" of a hockey career. Chris also discusses some great points about being a student of the game and how to manufacture goals when the puck isn'…

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Show 3 with NHL veteran Stephen Gionta 1:03:38

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Stephen Gionta visits The ROCK N HOCKEY Lair and shoots the breeze with Maksy and Average Joe. Stephen discusses his road to the NHL and how it took him through HS Hockey, Juniors, college, then pro. The fellas talk SKATING, MUSIC, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, Whitney Houston, hockey pranks and more. This show discusses KISS, TWISTED SISTER, VAN HALEN and fe…

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Show 2 Finnish Goalie Legend Jukka Ropponen 47:31

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Show 2 features Finnish Goalie legend Jukka Ropponen. Maksy and Average Joe talk goaltending with long time goalie coach Jukka Ropponen. Jukka discusses crucial goalie development tips for goalies of all ages. The fellas also discuss KISS, overrated bands, baseball and lots of other nonsense. The show closes with another release by our very own hou…

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Show 1 with Robby Glantz 52:36

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The Rock N Hockey Show with Maksy and Average Joe. We also talk hockey with legendary Powerskating Coach and NHL Network analyst Robby Glantz. We talk hockey, skill and skating development, and great music. We also get a call in from our Flint/Flushing Michigan roaming goaltender Churchie, who gives his 2 cents about nothing important.…

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Who is Rock N Hockey Show? 1:51

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By Dave Maksymiu