Between the Benches with RallSauce

EPISODE 161 – JUSTIN SCHMITSome guys play hockey. Some guys LIVE hockey. Justin Schmit is about as old school as they come.We went back to his Midget AAA days, playing for the legendary Hounds at a private school in Saskatchewan, where he racked up 15 fights. And if you thought things were going to slow down in junior hockey, think again. Over 200 PIMs later, he carried that same mentality into the SPHL.Justin is the ultimate teammate. First guy to show up, lives for being at the rink with the boys, and always has his teammates’ backs. It’s never been about the spotlight for him. It’s about the game, the friendships and the memories.He’s currently waiting on his visa to get back to the Fed, while already making his mark in the Quebec league with 6 fights in 8 games. Some things never change! But there’s a much deeper story to Justin.This summer, he’s taking on an incredible challenge: rollerblading across Canada in support of suicide awareness, in memory of his brother who he tragically lost.We shared some stories in this episode that will hit you right in the heart. There are laughs, some unbelievable hockey stories, and moments that might leave you reaching for the tissues.This one’s bigger than hockey.Tune in for Episode 161 of Between the Benches with RallSauce

Episode 160 is a BIG one, Beauty’s and Rockstars! 🏒We’re joined by Doug MacLean former NHL GM, NHL head coach and longtime Sportsnet personality.Doug takes us behind the scenes of being the very first General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets. We get into the madness of NHL Trade Deadline Day, what really goes on behind closed doors, and how he landed Rick Nash with the first overall pick.He also takes us back to his first season coaching the Florida Panthers, leading them all the way to the Stanley Cup Final!After his NHL career, Doug made the jump to Sportsnet, bringing his knowledge, opinions and personality to hockey fans across the country.But we're not done there!Doug's first book sold over 50,000 copies, and now he's back with his brand-new book, GAME DAY, which has just hit the shelves! We talk about the inspiration behind it and what readers can expect. Definitely one to check out!From building an NHL franchise to making blockbuster decisions, coaching on hockey's biggest stage and now writing another book, Doug has one heck of a story.A ton of great hockey stories, behind-the-scenes insight and laughs in this one.Episode 160 is out now!Presented by Cool Blonde Lager 🍻Between the Benches with RallSauce Beauty’s and Rockstars, let's get into it

EPISODE 159 – RALLSAUCE & DEEDSThe boys are back, and there’s plenty to get into! Tampa Bay might have a bigger problem than a power-play drought, with Nikita Kucherov reportedly saying he won’t be re-signing when his contract is up. Meanwhile, things aren’t looking much better in Detroit, with Dylan Larkin done playing and sitting out until his trade situation gets sorted.We also get into Halloween night plans, what RallSauce and Deeds are getting up to once the costumes go on, and whether Toronto’s most fashionable gangsters are going to behave themselves. To wrap things up, we’re making our Saturday Night Picks and putting our hockey knowledge and possibly our reputations on the line.Hockey drama, Halloween plans and a few questionable predictions. Just another Saturday with RallSauce & Deeds.Presented by Cool Blonde Lager

🎙️ Between the Benches with RallSauce — Episode 158 featuring Justin MulliganBeauty’s and Rockstars, we’ve got a good one for you! Justin Mulligan joins us for a conversation covering everything from morning workouts to private flights with the boys. Justin shares the story of crossing one off the bucket list with a trip to a Playboy Mansion party, and we chat about the upcoming Motionball charity event and giving back.But behind the lifestyle, Justin’s all about family. From matching outfits with his son to being an amazing husband and setting the right example as a father, he’s showing what it’s all about when the cameras are off.Good stories, a few laughs, and a look at the man behind the lifestyle. This one’s got a bit of everything.Episode 158 with Justin Mulligan is out now!

EPISODE 157 – PETER & TAYLOR BUDAJ 🏒🔥Presented by COOL Blonde Lager 🍺Beauties and Rockstars, we’ve got a first for Between the Benches! Our first-ever husband and wife duo, Peter and Taylor Budaj.Peter takes us through his road to the NHL, from being a European draft pick to playing OHL hockey in Toronto, making his NHL debut, and sharing the room with some absolute legends between the pipes: Patrick Roy, Carey Price and Jonathan Quick. He also gives us some stories from his days in Colorado and what it was like playing in Montreal.But Taylor’s got her own all-star stories. She takes us back to her first NHL game… three years after Peter’s debut, and what life was really like inside the wives’ club.We get into moving 13 different times, new teams, new schools, and raising two AAA hockey boys while following the hockey life across the country. Philly became home base because it put Peter in a good spot to see the boys when he was travelling on the road.And then there’s their first date. Peter was ignoring Taylor, so she grabbed his phone and put her number in herself. THAT’S an all-star move right there!One’s an NHL goalie who played with legends. The other’s a hockey mom who’s been navigating the chaos of hockey life for years. Different roles, same team, and making the distance work one season at a time.This one’s got hockey stories, family life, laughs and a whole lot of realness.🎙️ Episode 157 is live!🍺 Presented by COOL Blonde Lager#BetweenTheBenches #RallSauce #PeterBudaj #HockeyLife #COOLBlondeLager

What’s going on Beauties and Rockstars! RallSauce and Deeds are back between the benches for another Saturday recap, breaking down Saturday night’s games, catching up on what’s been happening, and looking ahead at some upcoming guests we’ve got lined up.We also got into the important stuff… apparently it’s prime time for squirrels to be running around collecting their last-minute acorns before winter hits. If you thought NHL GMs were making moves before the deadline, you should see these little guys scrambling to get their pantry stocked.Hockey, laughs, upcoming guests, and a couple of beauties behind the mic. Just another Saturday with RallSauce and Deeds.Crack a cold one, sit back, and enjoy Episode 156Presented by COOL Blonde Lager#BetweenTheBenches #RallSauce #CoolBlondeLager #BeautiesAndRockstars

Beauties and Rockstars, WHAT AN EPISODE! 🔥We kicked things off with some Toronto Maple Leafs talk before Deeds joined me to sit down with New York City firefighter John Perretta. Johnny’s the definition of a beauty, living his childhood dream and following in the family footsteps.Running into burning buildings, using the Jaws of Life at car crashes, responding to overdoses and even rescuing 2 cats from trees so far in his career. From the start of his shift to the finish, Johnny is out there answering the call and helping New Yorkers when they need it most.But when he’s not fighting fires, he’s bringing that same intensity to the hockey rink! 🏒 Johnny played junior hockey growing up and now suits up for the New York Fire Fighters vs. New York Police charity hockey game.And Beauties, don’t think this is some friendly skate where everyone takes it easy! These guys train ALL YEAR for this game. Big hits, cheap shots, chirping and fights this is their Stanley Cup, and bragging rights are EVERYTHING!Johnny broke down what this rivalry means, told us about one of his fights that Deeds actually did a play-by-play on, and gave us a behind the scenes look at just how serious these guys take it.The best part? They’re raising money for a great cause while putting on a show so entertaining they’re selling out NHL arenas!Huge respect to Johnny and all the firefighters and police officers who put their lives on the line every day and still find time to give back to their communities.This one’s got hockey, firefighting stories, rivalries and some absolute GOLD. You don’t want to miss it! #BetweenTheBenches #RallSauce #JohnPerretta #NYCFirefighter #BeautiesAndRockstars

EPISODE 154 — KURTIS GABRIEL BETWEEN THE BENCHES WITH RALLSAUCEWe kick things off with a Toronto Maple Leafs update after the boys take down the San Jose Sharks at home! Gavin McKenna shows off those soft hands in tight, burying the game-winner. COOL BLONDE LAGER PLAYER OF THE WEEK: Auston Matthews! He’s putting up points, sitting at 16 points, and showing great leadership while helping bring McKenna along.Then we sit down with Kurtis Gabriel and what a story this guy has.From battling his way into the NHL to playing with the Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils and San Jose Sharks, Kurtis made it clear that nothing was going to stop him from reaching his dream. He fought for every opportunity and left everything out there.Unfortunately, a hand injury ultimately brought his playing career to an end. But that wasn’t the end of his story.Kurtis opens up about life after hockey, the tough times he faced in retirement, and how he’s turning those experiences into something positive by helping other athletes and people who need support.Through Locker Room Talk, he’s using what he’s learned to help others navigate life, find direction and realize they’re not alone.This is a great conversation about hockey, adversity, identity and finding your purpose when the game you’ve dedicated your life to comes to an end.Check out Kurtis’s work here:🔗 https://the-next-arena.mykajabi.com/locker-room🎙️ Between the Benches with RallSauceReal conversations. Hockey. Life.Presented by COOL Blonde Lager #BetweenTheBenches #RallSauce #KurtisGabriel #NHL #TorontoMapleLeafs #HockeyPodcast #CoolBlondeLager #MentalHealth

We’re back with another episode of Between the Benches with RallSauce, presented by COOL Blonde Lager.We get into a bit of everything this week, starting with my morning runs and hitting an Othership class every day this week. Apparently, sitting still isn’t an option anymore 😂On the hockey side, Matthews puts up a five-point night, Gavin McKenna gets benched, Nate Dawg picks up his second fight of the season while sitting at 16 points, and Brady goes back-to-back with the hat tricks. Plenty to talk about, and a few opinions that might not sit well with everyone.Hockey, fitness, hot takes and everything in between. You know how we do it.Presented by COOL Blonde Lager good drinks, good times.