Hops And Hockey

This Week's Guest Danny Briere spent 17 seasons with five different teams in the NHL. He was nicknamed Mr. Playoffs for his performance in the post-season with the Flyers. Today, Briere serves as the Vice President of Operations for the Maine Mariners of the ECHL. On this episode, Briere talks about life in Maine, transitioning to the front office, his playing career, and what it took to comeback and win a seven game series after trailing 3-0.  This Week's Beer: Vanilla Porter by Breckenridge Brewery (Littleton, CO)A smooth tasty treat made by the third oldest brewery in Colorado. Real vanilla beans from Madagascar combined with caramel and Munich malts create a beer that’s balanced and flavorful. Social:Hops and Hockey - @hopshockeypod Maine Mariners - @marinersofmaineBreckenridge Brewery - @breckbrewChris Barriere (host) @chrisbarrierePlease consider subscribing to the show and leaving a review if you like what you hear.Cheers! 

This Week's Guest Tony Granato spent 13 years playing in the NHL and another 14 years coaching in the league. He's about to enter his third season as the head coach at his alma mater, the University of Wisconsin. Tony shares old stories of his first attempt at a fight in New York, playing alongside Wayne Gretzky in Los Angeles, and coaching in both college and the pro's. This Week's Beer: Fantasy Factory IPA by KARBEN4 Brewing in Madison, WI.A well balanced IPA at 6.3% ABV. Uses a rare base malt in Golden Promise. The beer is great, but the label is even better. A gun-totting cat riding atop a flame-nostrilled unicorn. It's... as weird as it sounds. Brewer Kyle Cooper helps explain the origins of the madness. Social:Hops and Hockey - @hopshockeypod Tony Granato - @tonygranatoKARBEN4 - @karben4brewingChris Barriere (host) @chrisbarrierePlease consider subscribing to the show and leaving a review if you like what you hear! 

This Week's Guest Tyler Krueger is the young mastermind behind the record-setting UWSP men's hockey team that went 29-0-2 en route to the school's 6th NCAA DIII National Championship. Tyler talks about the undefeated season, how the philosophy of coaching has changed to a young man's game and the difference between DI and DIII (spoiler alert, it's not much!) This Week's Beer: Episode recorded at Central Waters Brewing Company (Amherst, WI)Tyler is drinking: Shine On - a year-round featured red ale with 4.7% ABV and 10 IBU. Chris is drinking: Happy Heron - a specialty series pale ale with 5.2% ABV. Social:Hops and Hockey - @hopshockeypod Central Waters Brewing - @centralwatersUw-Steven's Point men's hockey: @uwspmenshockeyChris Barriere (host) @chrisbarriere

This Week's Guest: One of the greatest American born players to ever play the game, Jeremy Roenick dives into his career on and off the ice. JR talks about his history with injuries, the unlikely path to scoring his 500th NHL goal, and his thoughts on the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This Week's Beer: Anti Hero by Revolution Brewing (Chicago, IL)Brewer Marty Scott jumps on to talk about Revolution's flagship beer. 6.7% ABV with 65 IBU's. Delicious IPA and a fun backstory behind it. An American hop assault for all the ambivalent warriors who get the girl in the end. “Look, I ain't in this for your revolution, and I'm not in it for you, Princess.”Social:Hops and Hockey - @hopshockeypod Jeremy Roenick- @jeremyroenick or roenicklife.comRevolution Brewing - @revbrewchicagoChris Barriere (host) @chrisbarriere

Have you ever wanted to start your own business? Open your own brewery? Risk everything just to follow you dream?Steve Albers did exactly that. He is the founder and owner of Center Ice Brewery, a hockey-themed brewery in St. Louis, Missouri. Steve began homebrewing in 2010 and quickly realized he wanted to open his own brewery. Over the next seven years, he turned that dream into a reality with Center Ice Brewery! Follow them on Instagram @centericebrewFollow Steve on Instagram @centericesteveCheck out Steve's charity, the Frozen Cup Please consider rating or leaving a review for the show!

Surly's Rose Lager was the featured beer on episode 2 of the podcast. In this bonus episode, we catch up with Ben Smith, the head brewer at Surly Brewing Co. to learn more about the beer that's "crisp, refreshing, and pink as hell." 

Mike 'Doc' Emrick comes from humble beginnings and never forgets the steps along the way to becoming one of the most decorated play-by-play voices in the NHL. Doc takes us on a journey through time and offers advice for the next generation of broadcasters. This week's beer: Rose Lager by Surly Brewing (Minneapolis, MN)A light pink colored, wine inspired beer perfect for the warm weather just around the corner! 

On episode 2, we were in Eagle River, WI for the USA Pond Hockey National Championships drinking Spotted Cows by New Glarus Brewing. Get to know that beer better by hearing from the man who invented it! New Glarus brewmaster Dan Carey explains the inspiration behind the name and the pre-prohibition farmhouse style recipe. He also talks about the motto 'Only in Wisconsin' and how it still holds true today. Cheers!

Take a trip into the Northwoods of Wisconsin for the USA Pond Hockey National Championships. I caught up with a group of guys who made the voyage all the way from Houston, TX representing Saint Arnold Brewing Company, the oldest craft brewery in Texas!Guests: Marc Tushnet and Jake Vyner Beer We're Drinking: Spotted Cow by New Glarus Brewing Company

U.S. women's sled hockey player Hanna Hughes joins Chris Barriere in the first episode of Hops and Hockey. Find out how she went from never playing hockey a day in her life to making the women's U.S. National sled hockey team! Episode recorded at BlackStack Brewing in Minneapolis, MN. Chris is Drinking: Fjords - Norwegian IPAHanna is Drinking: Public Persona - Sour Berliner Weisse