Brett Hull and guest host Tony Twist are hanging out this week with former NHL winger Brian McGrattan. Big Ern tells the guys about watching hockey and falling in love with the enforcers at an early age and how his abilities on the ice eventually led to him taking that path himself. Twister talks to Big Ern about some of the guys that shaped his career as he was coming up to the NHL. Grats talks about making an impression in the AHL during the lockout and Hully asks him how he learn to take a punch. Twister asks Big Ern about the line brawl between Vancouver and Calgary during Hockey Night in Canada and then brings up a center ice fight Grats got into in Toronto. Grats shares with Twister and Hully about his struggles with addiction and how he was able to ask for help and return to the NHL. Ice Guardians, presented by Siteman Cancer Center, comes to you from the Window World Studios.
Brett Hull and guest host Tony Twist are joined in studio by former NHL forward Jordin Tootoo this week. Toots tells the guys about growing up in Nunavut playing pond hockey and what it was like making the transition to organized hockey before getting drafted into the WHL. Toots also talks about some of the coaches and teammates who helped get him through some of the lowest points in his life. Twister asks Toots about the influence his brother had on his life and his career and Jordin talks to the guys about how he took those lessons and is sharing them with others across Canada now. Hully talks to Toots about the timing of making the documentary and what went into it. The guys talk about walking the road back from addiction and what that looked like for Jordin. Toots teaches the guys about hunting with the other members of the Inuit starting at a young age. Ice Guardians, presented by Siteman Cancer Center, comes to you from the Window World Studios.
Kelly Chase and Brett Hull have three time Stanley Cup champion Mike Keane on the podcast this week. Keaner tells his version of the story about the night he spent in jail with Brian Skrudland, and what it was like playing in Montreal to start his NHL career. Keaner also talks about having Hully as a teammate in Dallas, watching him do crossword puzzles in the locker room, and the time Hully got kicked out of practice. Hully asks Keaner about getting to play in the World Juniors with Team Canada and the team brawl against the Russians. Hully and Keaner talk about winning multiple Cups in different cities and the guys talk about playing for Hitch and the kind of coach he was. Ice Guardians, presented by Siteman Cancer Center, comes to you from the Window World Studios.
Kelly Chase and Brett Hull are talking to former teammate, and current NHL Scout for the Vegas Golden Knights, Jim McKenzie. Hully and Mack get started talking about the Golden Knights recent sweep of the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference finals and the guys discuss what it takes to build a good NHL team that can compete in the playoffs every year. Mack tells the guys about coming up through juniors and what his mentality was when he was playing hockey. Chaser tells Mack about why he always played so angry when he played against Moose Jaw and Mack talks about his introduction to the Western Hockey League. Mack tells Hully why he hated fighting Chaser and about his first fight in the NHL. Ice Guardians, presented by Siteman Cancer Center, comes to you from the Window World Studios.
Kelly Chase and Brett Hull are talking with Calgary Flames assistant coach and former teammate Dave Lowry this week. Chaser talks to Pie about some of his favorite pranks he pulled or witnessed during his playing days and they guys talk about their time together in St. Louis. Pie tells the Hully and Chaser how he got his start and coaching and about some of his stops along the way. Hully and Pie talk about some of the qualities of a great coach and Chaser shares his idea to solve the problem with NHL TV broadcasts. Hully asks Pie what it's like watching his son play in the NHL and the guys close the show talking about what's next for Pie and the recent Puck Cancer event. Ice Guardians, presented by Siteman Cancer Center, comes to you from the Window World Studios.
Brett Hull and Kelly Chase—two St. Louis Blues legends whose friendship was forged through grit, loyalty, and love for the game—bring their unmistakable chemistry from the ice to the mic. Hull, one of hockey’s most prolific scorers, and Chase, the fearless enforcer who always had his teammate’s back, reunite to share raw stories, sharp wit, and honest conversations that go far beyond the rink.Each episode features a lineup of remarkable guests—from world-class athletes and entertainers to business leaders, politicians, and more—offering a front-row seat to stories of perseverance, passion, and personality.Recorded at the Window World STL Studio and presented by Siteman Cancer Center, The Ice Guardians Pod blends humor, heart, and history—celebrating the people and moments that make sports, and life, unforgettable.
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