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Alena Sycheva
Hockey
NHL
Archive Footage
New York Islanders
New York Rangers
Toronto Maple Leafs
Stan Fischler
Long Island Arena
Emotional Connections
Philanthropy
Stanley Cup
Ken Morrow
Baseball
1980 Olympics
Jim Rice
New York Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Vancouver Canucks
Blue Jays
Florida Panthers

A hockey podcast that blends classic wisdom, modern takes, and a few good chirps along the way. Each episode, Alena Sycheva sits down with hockey legends, journalists, and insiders to talk about the game’s biggest stories, unforgettable moments, and untold behind-the-scenes tales.

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In Episode 13 of Bottle Rocket, we’re joined by award-winning sports historian and archivist Paul Patskou and four-time New York Emmy Award winner George Falkowski. We break down the latest hockey news, talk media coverage and storytelling in the gam... more

From MSG to movie sets, Sean Avery has never been afraid to bet on himself. In this episode, he breaks down his journey from one of the NHL’s most polarizing Rangers to a dedicated actor building a new path in film. Avery talks preparation, disciplin... more

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Bobby Holík joins us for a really honest, down-to-earth conversation about his career, the Devils days, coaching influences, and what it actually takes to win.

A smart, thoughtful episode with one of the most interestin... more

In Episode 10, we sit down with bestselling author Greg Prato, the mind behind “Dynasty” and “Hapless Islanders”, to dive into the wild, chaotic, and legendary history of the New York Islanders.

From Cup-winning glory to the league’s most lovable di... more

This week on Bottle Rocket, we sit down with the one-and-only Len Gould — the man preserving hockey history one impossible-to-find clip at a time.

Len has been tracking down rare hockey footage since 1987, helping 120+ families, players, and legends... more

In Episode 8 of Bottle Rocket, Alena, Mave, and Jerry sit down with hockey broadcasting veteran Vic Morren — producer, storyteller, and co-host of NHL Wraparound with Neil Smith.

Vic opens up about his experiences working alongside Neil, interviewin... more

In this episode of Bottle Rocket, Alena, Mave, and Jerry are joined by the self-proclaimed biggest Leafs fan—Mark Nussbaum. We dive into all things Toronto Maple Leafs: current struggles, flashes of brilliance, goaltending talk, physicality (or lack ... more

In this episode of Bottle Rocket, Alena, Jerry, Stan, and special guest Joe Rossi dive deep into Long Island hockey history and drama. Talking about John Tavares and the fallout of his exit from the Islanders, then shift gears to talk about UBS Arena... more

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Bobby Holik
Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion and former NHL player
New Jersey Devils
Episode: Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 11: Two-Time Cup Champion Bobby Holik Joins Bottle Rocket.
Len Gould
A philanthropist and collector dedicated to preserving hockey history
Episode: Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 9: Exclusive Access with Len Gould - The Rarest Hockey Footage on Earth
Joe Rossi
Author of Remembering the Long Island Arena.
Episode: Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 6: Joe Rossi Breaks Down Hockey Like You’ve Never Heard
George Falkowski
Four-time Emmy Award-winning sports reporter, professor of media performance at Keene University, and author of 'Meet Me at the Bat' and 'Ball Park Therapy.'
Keene University
Episode: Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 5: This Episode Might Get Us Canceled – George Falkowski Unfiltered
Bryan Reilly
Author of 'The Last Original Ranger of New York'
Independent Author
Episode: Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 4: Inside Rangers History with Bryan Reilly
Allan Kreda
Longtime journalist and co-author of Ken Morrow's biography
Episode: Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 2: Ken Morrow Stories You’ve Never Heard — Allan Kreda Tells All

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Alena Sycheva
Host of the show, engaging listeners with hockey legends, journalists, and insiders, delivering stories on unforgettable moments and behind-the-scenes insights.

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Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 12: Sean Avery: From MSG to Hollywood — Reinventing the Game
Q: What was it about playing for the Rangers that clicked so perfectly for you?
I embraced the city, went to Katz's Deli, and I was a New Yorker through and through.
Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 12: Sean Avery: From MSG to Hollywood — Reinventing the Game
Q: Sean, if you had a chance to rewind things and start your hockey career over again, would you change anything or would you play it exactly the same way?
No, I would have listened to Steve Iserman a little bit more and just shut up and play, because he was that was he didn't say much to me over the years.
Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 4: Inside Rangers History with Bryan Reilly
Q: Bryan, who fascinated you the most when you were researching and writing your book?
Murray Murdoch became my protagonist because he was the only player to witness all of the Rangers' Stanley Cup victories.
Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 8: From ESPN to NHL Wraparound: Vic Morren’s Ride Through Hockey Media.
Q: Have you ever changed your opinion on a player or a team because of the numbers?
No, Vic believes that the numbers align with what is already observed during play.
Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 8: From ESPN to NHL Wraparound: Vic Morren’s Ride Through Hockey Media.
Q: How did you get hired by ESPN?
Vic approached Bill Clement about working for ESPN during Rendezvous 87, leading to his first stint with the network.

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4. George Falkowski
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