Crack open a Hamm’s and pour a glass of Belfour Distillery bourbon! In this high-octane episode of The Hockey Guys, the crew are joined by two absolute legends to break down the hottest topics in the sport. From the "secret sauce" propelling Wisconsin through the NCAA tournament to a deep dive into North Dakota’s season with the voice of the team, Mike Lemoine, this episode covers it all.
The highlight of the morning is an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with NHL Hall of Famer Ed Belfour. "Eddie the Eagle" shares incredible stories from his undrafted roots in southern Manitoba to winning an NCAA title, Olympic Gold, and the Stanley Cup. He also sounds off on the modern state of goaltending, his love-hate relationship with "Iron Mike" Keenan, and the smooth science behind his new Belfour Distillery small-batch bourbon.
Key Moments
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The Secret Sauce: Tthe guys debate whether Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings has found the "extra dab of Tabasco" needed to shut down high-powered offenses and claim the national title.
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North Dakota Season Recap: Analyst Mike Lemoine joins the show to discuss the deep bond of the current North Dakota roster and the "fast and furious" nature of the transfer portal, which opens this Monday.
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Replacing a Legend: The crew discusses the massive void left by two-time All-American Jake Livanavage as he signs with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Eddie the Eagle Joins the Program: Ed Belfour opens up about the emotional high of winning the Stanley Cup in triple overtime and why he believes the Cup remains the ultimate prize in sports.
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The Evolution of the Goalie: Belfour critiques the modern NHL obsession with "blocking style" goaltenders over 6'3", arguing that athleticism and the ability to read the play are being undervalued.
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Keenan, Tretiak, and Intimidation: Ed shares a classic story about Mike Keenan kicking him in the ribs on the bench to tell him he was going in for his big break, and how Vladislav Tretiak’s coaching took his game to a Hall of Fame level.
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Frozen Four Predictions: The guys give their final picks for the national championship battle between the NCHC and the Big Ten.