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Podcast Episode 15: Best of Cam Connor’s stories in 2017

As we take a break for the holidays, we’re leaving you with some of Cam’s best stories from 2017.

Where else can you find stories on:
-John Cena, John Gotti, Wayne Gretzky, Montreal Canadiens, winning the Stanley Cup, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Ken Dryden, former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, bench brawls, Slapshot, playing in the WHA and NHL, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers and the controversy about having Cam Connor’s name on the Stanley Cup, and more!

We’d love to read your emails over the break so contact us at:
Email: Viewfromthepenaltybox@gmail.com
Twitter: @CamConnorNHL

Happy Holidays and see you in the new year.

Episode 5: Montreal Canadiens (Part 1)

Cam discusses what it was like to play for the Montreal Canadiens during their dynasty years and with 9 legendary hockey players that ended up making the Hockey Hall of Fame.

-What was it like to play in Montreal?
-How did Cam end up back in Montreal after choosing to play in the WHA?
-What were the fans like?
-Was it intimidating to play next to such legends?
-Stories about Guy Lafleur, Scotty Bowman, Ken Dryden and most of the 1978-79 Habs roster.

Cam also shares stories of his friend and teammate George McPhee and predicts how the new Las Vegas Golden Knights team will do in their first year.

He shares a side story about living in New York, including witnessing a John Gotti mob hit (against Paul Castellano).

Stay tuned for Part 2 which is a can’t miss episode where Cam describes what it’s like to win the Cup, scoring the double overtime goal and what he did to former Canadian Prime Minister, Pierre Trudeau, in the Montreal Canadiens lockerroom after winning the Stanley Cup!

Twitter: @CamConnorNHL
Email: viewfromthepenaltybox@gmail.com

Episode 4 – Rowdy Roddy Piper (Part 2: Saying Goodbye)

Cam first answers some questions from the listeners:

-Who is the best enforcer/fighter past or present in the NHL?
-What was it like hanging out with Andre the Giant?

Cam then continues his remembrance of his friendship with Roddy Piper, including:

-How they lost touch and reconnected.
-What did Cam think of Pipers Pit?
-What did Cam think of Rod pursuing acting and They Live?
-The time when John Cena threatened to kick Cam’s ass and what did Cam end up doing?
-The last time Cam spoke with Rod
-Kris shares some stories of hanging out with Rod and Cam just one month before Rod’s passing

Next episode is back to hockey talk.