View From the Penalty Box (Classic Hockey Stories)

May 28 2021 760
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Cam Connor played in the NHL, winning the Stanley Cup, but he's known for two things: being one of hockey's toughest enforcers and telling a great story.In this podcast, with his son Kristofer Connor, listen to Cam share some classic hockey stories, including being one of two players to play with Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe, growing up with his best friend Rowdy Roddy Piper and how he saw the hockey world - his view from the penalty box.

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VFTPB 51: Cam shares when he spotted a UFO; What happened to the Oilers; Montreal/Toronto Game 6

May 28 2021 34 mins  
We have a fun podcast today where Cam Connor covers a range of topics including: -An update on the Montreal Canadiens/Toronto Maple Leafs playoff series-What will it be like for the Habs and Leafs to finally play in front of a crowd-How's Cam enjoying the press he's been doing the past week?-Cam talks about his recent social media posts including a new photo he found of Gordie Howe

VFTPB 50: Cam gets Candid about that Double Overtime Goal

May 20 2021 59 mins  
With our 50th episode coinciding with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens finally meeting (after over 40 years in the playoffs), a lot of fans have remembered Cam Connor's double overtime winning goal. We thought Cam would get candid with his time in Montreal and scoring that goal, including -crooked agents that persuaded Cam to go to the WHA (instead of Montreal)-signin

VFTPB 49: Tom Wilson 'hit'; Cole Caufield comparisons & Remembering Bart Wilson

May 04 2021 30 mins  
-Cam had to comment on the Tom Wilson/Artemi Panarin incident, which Cam calls a "chicken sh!t move". -Followers had been reaching out to Cam saying Cole Caufield's story is similar to Cam's, but he doesn't really agree -The sad news about his Montreal Canadiens teammate Gilles Lupien's terminal cancer diagnosis -Following up on the A&E Roddy Piper Biography, how did Cam think it w

VFTPB 48: Remembering teammates that passed; Roddy Piper documentary; NHL/COVID

Apr 24 2021 30 mins  
Cam's excited about the upcoming Roddy Piper documentary airing on A&E on Sunday, April 25. Cam was interviewed for the show and shares his thoughts on what we can expect. Other topics include: - NHL during COVID; Vancouver having 20 players getting COVID and what's it like to watch without fans in the stands. -Will the Toronto Maple Leafs finally face the Montreal Canadiens in the

VFTPB 47: Cam Connor watches Slap Shot and provides a 2 hour commentary!

Jan 03 2021 123 mins  
We bring you a special 2 hour episode where Cam Connor revisits the movie Slap Shot and provides a running commentary of the movie. Through stories, Cam remembers this era and in fact watched the Slap Shot movie in a theatre with Gordie Howe, so Cam provides a bit of Howe's perspective as well. Let's just say Gordie wasn't too happy how hockey players were portrayed. We hope you en

VFTPB 46: Why Cam had to turn off the recent Canada juniors game; Helping his friend get to play one pro hockey game

Dec 29 2020 20 mins  
We have a short episode, but wanted to record an episode so we could announce what our next special episode will be about. Also, SORRY for the audio issues, we had to borrow a microphone to record this. Next episode will be back to our normal mic so thanks for your understanding. Topics include; -What made Cam turn off the TV during the Canada game at the World juniors tournament -

Podcast Episode 45: Did Mike Tyson inspire Cam to take a fight at age 65; Roddy Piper asking Cam to compete as a WWF tag team; Best hockey books

Dec 14 2020 47 mins  
We have a packed episode where Cam covers everything from Mike Tyson, to bench brawls and remembers some of the players he played with. Topic list below: Here's the Bobby Orr book Cam mentioned as his favorite: Bobby Orr: My Story Connect with Cam Connor: Email: [email protected]. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CamConnorNHL. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CamC

VFTPB 44: Cam's back to discuss NHL hockey during COVID, thoughts on Guy Lafleur and can hockey make it in the UK

Nov 29 2020 33 mins  
After a bit of break, Cam's back and he discusses hockey during COVID including Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup and lots of hockey opinions and stories. Connect with Cam Connor: Email: [email protected]. Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CamConnorNHL. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CamConnorNHL. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox

VFTPB 43: Cam reunites with the toughest player he ever fought: Kim Clackson

Jun 04 2020 44 mins  
Cam interviews his first guest of the podcast. Over 45 years later, Cam reconnects with Kim Clackson, a player Cam considers one of the toughest to ever play hockey. Listen as Cam and Kim recount playing junior hockey together in the early 1970s and playing (and fighting!) against each other for years in the WHA. Cam asks Kim if he was ever scared to fight and Kim talks about his h

VFTPB 42: Hockey in July; Scariest Stick Fight Cam's Ever Seen; Tributes to John Hughes & Tom Webster

Apr 27 2020 40 mins  
What's Cam been up to during this pandemic and what are his thoughts on hockey in July? He also shares his thoughts on the passing of his former coach, Tom Webster, and his teammate John Hughes. Topics Include: -A big change in Cam's professional career. -How have Cam and Kris been dealing with the pandemic. -Thoughts on the NHL considering to resume play in July in empty arenas. -