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Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire

Pierre McGuire
1980 Miracle On Ice
Miracle On Ice
Herb Brooks
Pittsburgh Penguins
Mike Richter
National Hockey League
Lake Placid
Boston University
Olympics
Mike Eruzione
Montreal Canadiens
New York Rangers
Detroit Red Wings
Addiction / Recovery
1TEAM Media
World Cup Of Hockey
NHL
Mario Lemieux
Mark Messier
Grant Stanbrook

Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire goes beyond scores and hot takes to reveal how great hockey teams are truly built through culture, leadership, character, and the decisions made long before the puck ever drops. Hosted by Pierre McGuire, the show delivers elite hockey insight shaped by decades inside the game as a coach, executive, scout, broadcaster, and historian. Pierre translates greatness f... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire, Pierre sits down with longtime NHL veteran Matt Martin to explore one of the most respected careers in modern hockey.

From a fifth round pick to over 1,000 NHL games, Martin's journey is a mas... more

On this episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire, Pierre sits down with legendary goaltender Mike Richter for a fascinating conversation about one of the most iconic careers in hockey history.

Richter takes us through his unlikely journey fro... more

Kevin Stevens joins Pierre McGuire for a powerful episode of Inside The Game to reflect on championship culture, leadership inside the Pittsburgh Penguins locker room, and the personal battles that shaped his life beyond hockey.

A Pittsburgh Pengui... more

In this episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire, Pierre sits down with legendary NHL coach Scotty Bowman to unpack what it really takes to build winners across eras. From Olympic hockey and the stacked 1976 Canada Cup roster to the chess again... more

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Mike Richter
Legendary Ranger goalie
New York Rangers
Episode: EP 06: Mike Richter on Messier, the 1994 Cup, and Rangers Leadership | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
Kevin Stevens
Pittsburgh Penguins legend, four-time Stanley Cup winner with Penguins (1990s)
Pittsburgh Penguins (former player)
Episode: EP 05: Kevin Stevens on Penguins Championships, Leadership, Recovery and Mario Lemieux | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
Scotty Bowman
Legendary NHL coach, winningest of all time
NHL teams (Montreal, Detroit, Pittsburgh)
Episode: EP 04: Scotty Bowman on Winning Cultures, Playoff Matchups, and Leaving on Top | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
Mike Doc Emrick
Hall of Fame hockey broadcaster
Broadcasting (NHL/NBC/FOX/ABC)
Episode: EP 03: Mike Doc Emrick on Preparation, Passion, and the Voice of Hockey | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
Bill Daly
Deputy Commissioner of the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
Episode: EP 02: Bill Daly on NHL Olympics Return, Expansion, and Player Safety | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
Mike Eruzione
Captain of the 1980 Olympic team
USA Hockey / 1980 US Olympic Team
Episode: EP 01: Mike Eruzione on the Miracle on Ice | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire

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Pierre McGuire
Host of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire; hockey analyst and former coach/executive

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#196
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#151
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#167
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#6
Russia/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#57
Russia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#123
Japan/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#153
Norway/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#218
Sweden/Sports/Hockey

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EP 02: Bill Daly on NHL Olympics Return, Expansion, and Player Safety | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
Q: How has collective bargaining influenced players' participation in the Olympics and safety initiatives like neck guards?
Labor negotiations revealed that players prize the chance to represent their countries, which helped secure commitments to Olympic participation; safety measures such as neck guards were advanced through collective bargaining to balance player safety with personal choice.
EP 02: Bill Daly on NHL Olympics Return, Expansion, and Player Safety | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
Q: What was your vision to get NHL players to Nagano in 1998 and beyond?
The driving force was Gary Bettman's vision to bring NHL players to the Olympics, recognizing the Olympics as the sport's biggest stage and a massive opportunity for exposure and growth, even as it required navigating scheduling and league constraints.
EP 05: Kevin Stevens on Penguins Championships, Leadership, Recovery and Mario Lemieux | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
Q: You've been very open about your addiction and recovery. What message would you give to someone listening who is struggling right now?
Tell someone you're struggling before it's too late; seek help, reach out to friends and family, and consider structured support like rehab followed by stable sober housing; recovery is possible with support and commitment.

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This show goes beyond game scores to explore how elite hockey teams are built through culture, leadership, and long-term decision-making. Episodes spotlight legendary players, iconic coaches, league leaders, and broadcasters, weaving personal stories with strategic lessons on team chemistry, resilience, and organizational governance. Fans likely value deep-dive conversations about leadership, mentorship, and the ebbs and flows of high-stakes competition, with a consistent emphasis on culture-building and practical takeaways for teams and executives. A notable strength is the host's breadth of hockey experience, which helps frame insights from locker rooms to the front office in a way that's applicable to both athletes and professionals in s... more

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1. Mike Richter
2. Kevin Stevens
3. Scotty Bowman
4. Mike Doc Emrick
5. Bill Daly
6. Mike Eruzione

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