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 thereof), and where this team’s headed. From Stolie’s New Jersey roots to Nylander’s day-to-day status, we leave no puck unturned. Mark brings the passion, the chirps and a whole lot of Leaf love.

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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 — from its design to its fan experience. Plus, personal memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and a healthy dose of New York sports energy.

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Alena, Mave, and Jerry welcome 4× Emmy winner George Falkowski for a fast, funny, and heartfelt hour on sports storytelling — from Yankee Stadium memories to the human side of hockey. Featuring George’s books Meet Me at the Bat and Baseball Therapy.

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In this episode of Bottle Rocket, Alena Sycheva, Stan “The Maven” Fischler and Jerry Hack sit down with author Bryan Reilly, whose novel When the Rangers Were Young reimagines the team’s earliest days with humor, heart, and historical depth.

Bryan takes us on a journey through the origins of the New York Rangers — from the team’s formation in the 1920s to the unsung heroes who built its legacy. Hear the stories of the real people behind the game, the inspiration for his writing, and the incredible connections between past and present hockey generations.

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This week on Bottle Rocket, Alena, Jerry, and The Maven dive into the stories behind Mave’s legendary book Tales of Brooklyn — from vintage hockey memories to what it really took to make it in the sport back in the day.

We also break down the wildest moments of the week around the NHL: from goalie drama to the early-season chaos no one saw coming.

It’s hockey, history, and a little bit of heart — all in one episode.

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In this episode of Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva, Alena sits down with Stan Fischler, Jerry Hack, and Allan Kreda to discuss Allan’s new book, Ken Morrow: Miracle Gold, Four Stanley Cups and a Lifetime of Islanders Hockey.

We explore Morrow’s incredible career - from his Miracle on Ice triumph to becoming a cornerstone of the Islanders dynasty - along with Allan’s inspiration for writing the book, plus a few classic hockey stories and debates from Stan and Jerry.

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