Never Far from Home

Kyle Cagnoni grew up in the game of hockey. He started skating when he was just four. He talks to NFFH about his days, from Santa Fe through his time in juniors. Enjoy the many tales he shares, about…

Nikki Knoebel got involved in hockey in her adult years. She quickly came to realize she had a passion for the game, and more-so, for the community aspect of the rink. Enjoy her stories she tells fro…

Cori Ferenczy grew up in hockey. She settles the score with her sister Laura (See Ep. 25) about who made who quit after mini-mites. She goes on to tell some fantastic stories of her days in youth hoc…

Ashley Paulson began playing when she was just five. she continued playing through college, and eventually worked her way in to coaching. She joined me to talk about the stories along the way, and ho…

Laura Bilski started skating when she was five years old. She loved the game right away, and found herself involved with it since those early days. She talks about her childhood, her high school year…

Peter McNab was born in to the hockey world. His father was coaching at the time, and right away, Peter realized this was a game that had captured his heart. He talks to me about his time as a child …

This is the inevitable episode. My Friend Mike Cochran (See Ep. 1) wanted to turn the tables on me and interview me. I have played, coached, reffed, announced, and worked at the rink since I was six.…

Conor McGahey grew up playing and reffing hockey, but quickly found his niche was outside the glass, announcing. He began announcing games for the Summit Tigers High School hockey team at Stephen C. …

Ryan Cagnoni was born in to the game of hockey. His dad was a big catalyst to introduce him to the game, but he found his own passion within it soon after. He travelled around the country playing the…

Abby Kurtz-Phelan grew up in both the hockey and soccer worlds. She has a rich history of success in both, and eventually played both sports in college. Her hockey stories range from her early years …

Jon Winkelblech has spent his whole life involved in the game of hockey. He played, and began reffing the first year he could don the zebra sweater. While splitting his time was difficult, it allowed…

Walshy grew up in a hockey house. From a young age he was at the rink watching his dad ref, and eventually he found himself playing goalie. He still tends net today, and his passion has not dwindled …

Brent "Benny" Tollar has been involved with hockey since he was born into it in Minnesota. He convinced his parents to finally let him play when he was a squirt, and his passion for the game drove hi…

Zac has been in the hockey community since he was born in Calgary, though he began playing when his family moved to Brighton, CO. He continued to play through college, before coaching became his conn…

Ryan Dingle was born in to the hockey community. He had a robust career that included a National Championship with DU, and many years of pro hockey in both North America and Europe. He speaks on some…

Yancey started playing hockey at nine, and also delved into lacrosse and football. He grew up in Alabama, but has landed in Colorado, and continued to pursue his passion, coaching young men, and teac…

Mason Bates got started a lot later than many hockey players nowadays, but he has since participated in the sport for over 15 years. He has travelled the world pursuing his passion, and has great sto…

Danny got in to hockey when he was seven years old. He has skated most years since, in one capacity or another. His love of the game brought him to the brink of college, then home again. Enjoy one of…

Zach Murphy has been a part of the hockey community going on 20 years. He has skated out, played goalie, coached, and been a scorekeeper. However he is needed, he figures out a way to help, all the w…

Kyle Pastor started playing hockey as soon as he got his first pair of shoes. He has been in the game for over 30 years, and shares some of his great memories with NFFH. Enjoy.