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Between the Pipes: Devin Cooley on Mental Mastery and Tito the Rabbit

This week, we sit down with Devin Cooley, the new goaltender for the Calgary Flames and Wranglers, to dive into the mental techniques that keep him sharp in one of the most high-pressure positions in hockey. Devin shares how living in the present moment, controlling...

Finding Comfort After Loss – Team Evelyn meets Arco

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Heather Roy, a mother who has faced the unimaginable. Heather shares the journey of her beloved daughter Evelyn, who battled cancer with incredible courage. Heather opens up about how her family navigated their profound...

A Journey of Love, Advocacy, and the Unbreakable Bonds that Shape Us: A Kodette LaBarbera Story

Kodette LaBarbera—wife, mother, TV personality, and dedicated advocate for Autism—as she opens up about her life in the spotlight and her heartwarming journey through parenthood and the hockey world. Married to Jason LaBarbera, Calgary Flames goalie coach, Kodette...

Wagons, Resilience, and Horses with Tuff Dreger

This week joining the podcast, we have Tuff Dreger, a farrier and a rising star in the world of chuckwagon racing. At just 21 years old, Tuff is already making waves in a sport steeped in tradition and adrenaline. Coming from a long line of chuckwagon drivers, Tuff...

Reimagining Vet Care With Dr. Cody Creelman

Join Dr. Cody Creelman, a veterinarian who grew up on a ranch in Northern Alberta, as he shares his inspiring journey from a ranch volunteer to founder of Fen Vet, a revolutionary three-practice clinic. After facing uncertainty in his career, Cody redefined the...

The Skeleton of Strength: Ivy’s Impact on Grace Dafoe

In this heartwarming episode we dive into the incredible bond between Grace Dafoe, a Team Canada Skeleton Athlete, and her loyal labradoodle, Ivy. From the moment Grace got Ivy, just a week before her first season, Ivy has been there every step of the way—through the...

From Moscow to the WHL: Maxim Muranov’s Journey with Lord Stanley

In this heartwarming episode, we dive into the life of Calgary Hitmen player Maxim Muranov, a 19-year-old athlete from Moscow who has called Calgary home for the past two years. Off the ice, Maxim shares how his 12-year-old dog back in Russia inspired him to rescue...

Mighty & Tall Meets Sweet & Small: The Chris Cederstrand Story

A tragic accident shifts the course of a young man's life, and leaves him feeling lost and forever changed. Enter, a sweet young puppy named Gabby who urged him up and out, and back into embracing the world and making positive change. This episode we get to learn the...

The Origin of Parachutes For Pets: The Melissa David Story

On the inaugural episode of Companions & Champions, Parachutes for Pets (PFP) Founder & Executive Director, Melissa David, shares her story and takes listeners on a journey through companionship, loss, and perseverance with her co-host, Chris Cederstrand. From...
Finding Comfort After Loss – Team Evelyn meets Arco

Finding Comfort After Loss – Team Evelyn meets Arco

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Heather Roy, a mother who has faced the unimaginable. Heather shares the journey of her beloved daughter Evelyn, who battled cancer with incredible courage. Heather opens up about how her family navigated their profound...

Wagons, Resilience, and Horses with Tuff Dreger

Wagons, Resilience, and Horses with Tuff Dreger

This week joining the podcast, we have Tuff Dreger, a farrier and a rising star in the world of chuckwagon racing. At just 21 years old, Tuff is already making waves in a sport steeped in tradition and adrenaline. Coming from a long line of chuckwagon drivers, Tuff...

Reimagining Vet Care With Dr. Cody Creelman

Reimagining Vet Care With Dr. Cody Creelman

Join Dr. Cody Creelman, a veterinarian who grew up on a ranch in Northern Alberta, as he shares his inspiring journey from a ranch volunteer to founder of Fen Vet, a revolutionary three-practice clinic. After facing uncertainty in his career, Cody redefined the...

The Skeleton of Strength: Ivy’s Impact on Grace Dafoe

The Skeleton of Strength: Ivy’s Impact on Grace Dafoe

In this heartwarming episode we dive into the incredible bond between Grace Dafoe, a Team Canada Skeleton Athlete, and her loyal labradoodle, Ivy. From the moment Grace got Ivy, just a week before her first season, Ivy has been there every step of the way—through the...