Never Far from Home
NFFH uses story-telling to examine the community of hockey, nationwide. Each episode will have an interviewee that fields questions from the host, Vladan Chase. Some content is explicit, just as life sometimes is.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 64 minutes
- Episodes
- 308
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Never Far from Home Ep. 9 - Brain Games
Nic Has been involved with hockey from the outset. His older brother (16 years his senior) was the first one to get involved, and his family had tight roots to skating as it was. It was a natural fit…
Never Far from Home Ep. 8 - There and back again
Joe Novak was born in to hockey. His father played the game, and imparted his passion to Joe at a young age. Now, with over 60 years playing, reffing, coaching, and managing the sport, he shares his …
Never Far from Home Ep. 7 - The Wonder Bread Story
Blair Mcnamara has been involved with hockey in one capacity or another for 47 years as of this episode. He sits down with me to discuss some of his story, and to recall a few memories that would hav…
Never Far from Home Ep. 6 - The Face-off Specialist
Gabe Gauthier is the current Director of Foothills Hockey. He has spent 32 years in the game as of the publication of this episode, even appearing in a few NHL preseason games. He explores some memor…
Never Far from Home Ep. 4 - Planet Hockey
Shawn Killian is the Founder & President of Planet Hockey. He has been at this for over 20 years, and continues to spark the interest of youth all across the nation with his summer camps. Steve Strun…
Never Far from Home Ep. 3 - The "Plug"
Nick Carelli is the Adult Sports Coordinator in Steamboat, and one of the best players in the small community. He has 20+ years in hockey as of this episode, and continues to impart his knowledge to …
Never Far from Home Ep. 2 - "Hey, ref, I found your phone, you have four missed calls."
Connor Glynn is an Ice Hockey Official trying to make his way to the highest level of hockey, the NHL. He has been playing and reffing for 18 years as of this episode. His father, Scott Glynn, is a G…
Never Far from Home Ep. 1 - Mr. Extrovert
Mike Cochran is the Crew Leader at the "Howie Dome", Howelsen Ice Arena, in Steamboat. He is the prototypical hockey guy, who has played for 24 years as of this episode. While it was like pulling out…