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

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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

-What happened to the Edmonton Oilers? What would Cam do if he was in charge?

-Why does he disagree with the Oilers GM that they need more scoring power

-What he learned from Glen Sather about playing with a superstar

-A listener asks when was the last time he interacted with Scotty Bowman and what was Bowman’s coaching style compared to Glen Sather?

-Cam recounts a story in the Nevada Desert in the dead of night when we encountered a UFO, listen to the story and see what you think.

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Email: viewfromthepenaltybox@gmail.com.
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CamConnorNHL.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CamConnorNHL.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/
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Podcast 49: Tom Wilson ‘hit’; Cole Caufield comparisons and Remembering Bart Wilson


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-Cam had to comment on the Tom Wilson/Artemi Panarin incident, which Cam calls a “chicken shit 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 went? What he thought when he saw his Phoenix Roadrunners jersey in the documentary and more.

-Cam ends the podcast with a heartfelt story of the passing of Bart Wilson (brother of Behn Wilson) and why it meant so much for Cam to reconnect with Bart through this podcast and why Bart inspired Cam with his story.

Connect with Cam Connor:
Email: viewfromthepenaltybox@gmail.com.
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CamConnorNHL.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CamConnorNHL.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/
Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/camconnornhl
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Podcast Episode 47: Cam Connor does a 2 hour Slap Shot movie watch along

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We bring you a special 2 hour episode where Cam Connor revisits the movie Slapshot and provides a running commentary of the movie.

Through stories, Cam remembers this era and in fact watched the Slapshot 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 enjoy this episode and all the stories and memories shared.

Connect with Cam Connor:

Email: viewfromthepenaltybox@gmail.com.
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CamConnorNHL
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CamConnorNHL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/
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Podcast Episode 46: Why Cam had to turn off the recent Canada juniors game; Helping his friend get to play one pro hockey game

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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

-Memories of a stressful all star tournament and the stress had nothing to do with hockey

-A great story about helping his friend, John Mazur, play one game in the WHA and we talk about his uncle Spider Mazur

-Tom Laidlaw wanting to be a truck driver when his hockey career ended

-How good the hockey players were in the 1950s and 60s when there were only six teams

-Announcement about our next episode which will be a format change.

Connect with Cam Connor:
Email: viewfromthepenaltybox@gmail.com
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CamConnorNHL.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CamConnorNHL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/
Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/camconnornhl
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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 and more…

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Here’s the Bobby Orr book Cam mentioned as his favorite: Bobby Orr: My Story

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:

Connect with Cam Connor:

Email: viewfromthepenaltybox@gmail.com
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CamConnorNHL
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CamConnorNHL
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/
Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/camconnornhl

Topics Include:

-Talking about Mike Tyson’s recent fight

-Would Cam ever take a fight at age 65 and who would he choose as his opponent?

-Who was a better fighter in their prime: Roddy Piper or Cam Connor? 

-Remembering the WHA record breaking Phoenix Roadrunner bench brawl and what happened when the radio announcer said something about Cam during the brawl (when he thought his microphone was turned off)

-Does physical hockey draw better crowds?

-Cowboy Bill Flett horse racing against Glen Sather

-Cam discusses his favorite hockey book, Bobby Orr – My Story

-Questions on Bobby Lalonde, Kevin Morrison, and Steve West

-How hard it is for a minor league player to make the NHL

-Pat Conacher overcoming a tough injury

-Hockey player Jim Troy and his connection with the WWF/WWE

-Roddy Piper asking Cam to join pro wrestling as a tag team

-Did Cam accept $500 to ride a brahma bull a few years ago?

-Were WHA players purposefully kept out of the NHL?

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

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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.

-Connecting with teammate Bart Wilson (Behn Wilson’s brother).

-A listener asks about Gord Gallant and Cam recalls a story about Gallant fighting Peter McNamee.

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-Another listener asks if Cam has memories playing against the Chicago Blackhawks.

-He broke his hand playing the Blackhawks on Keith Brown’s head (after a run in by Terry Ruskowski).

-Another story about fans throwing beer bottles at the Montreal Canadiens players.

-What’s Cam’s favorite hockey jersey?

-Thoughts on Stan Mikita.

-Remembering Tom Webster and his role guiding the Tulsa Oilers.

-Remembering John Hughes.

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Podcast Episode 41: Zamboni Driver plays in the NHL; Winnipeg Jets player gets robbed & stripped to his underwear and why the US winning a gold medal in hockey was bad for Cam’s career

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Episode 41 of the View From the Penalty Box is up. I was particularly touched by the Zamboni driver, David Ayres, playing in an NHL game so I discuss this moment and if anything like that ever happened when I played.

Other topics include:

  • A Winnipeg Jets player (WHA) who was walking to the arena, gets robbed, stripped down to his underwear and has to try to convince security that he’s actually a hockey player.
  • A listener asks if Cam has any stories about Mark Wells and the 1980s Olympic gold medal team. Cam talks about how the team winning gold was bad for his career and explains why. Talks about Mark Pavlich and the Smurfs line.
  • Cam talks about Edmonton Oilers player Tyler Benson and what the Oilers coach did for Tyler that made Cam proud.
  • Another listener asks who besides Cam is the only other player to play with both Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe.
  • Did they really throw a moose leg on the ice when the Flin Flon Bombers won a game?
  • A family member of Larry Hale writes in to talk about the legacy of Larry Hale.
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Podcast Episode 39: Cam opens up about a health scare; Cheating in hockey; Kassian/Tkachuk fight

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Topics Include:

  • Cam talks about losing both parents in three months and shares a couple hockey stories about his mom
    • One story includes a street fight Cam had where his mom tried to help being armed with a wooden spoon
  • Mid-point check in to the hockey season – how’s Cam’s Cup pick, Tampa Bay Lightning doing?
  • Cam’s thoughts on the Kassian/Tkachuk ‘fight’ and why is he so disappointed in George Parros?
  • What bugs Cam about his videos on Youtube, including the recent one with Tom Rowe
  • A listener asks if there is cheating in hockey, similar to cheating in baseball with the Houston Astros
  • Cam remembers teammate JC Migneault and how JC had one of the worst injuries Cam has seen in hockey
  • We end the episode with Cam sharing his story about a health incident that he didn’t want to share until his parents passed

Connect with Cam Connor:
Email: viewfromthepenaltybox@gmail.com
Twitter: twitter.com/CamConnorNHL
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Podcast Episode 36: Cam’s Surprising Hockey Idol; Brashear Working at Tim Hortons and Survivor Snakes

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Stories include:

  • A one month check in on the current NHL season, would Cam Connor change his Stanley Cup pick? What times have caught his eye?
  • A Paul Baxter update – we got some bad intel and he is doing great!
  • Remembering Ted Green
    • How tough was Ted?
    • How did Ted get a steel plate in his head and why did he keep playing hockey?
    • Cam talks about Ted’s inventor side and the products he invented.
  • Donald Brashear working at Tim Hortons
  • Tom Laidlaw and all those snakes on Survivor
    • Cam rants on ‘the old guy’ name calling
  • A listener asks for stories on Jeff Brubaker, Archie Henderson and Gary Rissling
  • Cam answers a question on whether players on opposing teams should hang out the night before, go for dinner, etc…
  • How goaltending has changed over the years.
  • Who was the best goalie Cam ever played with?

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Connect with Cam Connor:
Email: viewfromthepenaltybox@gmail.com
Twitter: twitter.com/CamConnorNHL
Instagram: www.instagram.com/camconnornhl/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/
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