Top Cheddar

Top Cheddar
  • 5.0 (10)
  • HOCKEY

Podcast interview show with those who have excelled in hockey and are excelling in business and entrepreneurship! Hosted by Rob LeLacheur and Cam Moon

  1. 2021-07-16

    #46 - Steve Young - A journey from hockey to police, politics, big data & more

    Steve Young started his junior hockey journey with the For Saskatchewan Traders of the Alberta Junior Hockey League in 1986-87.  He made his Western Hockey League debut that same season with the Calgary Wranglers.  When the Wranglers moved to Lethbridge to become the Hurricanes in 1987-88, Young etched his name in the record books, scoring the first goal in Hurricanes history.  During that season he was traded to the New Westminster Bruins.  Before the 1988-89 season started, Young was on the move again, this time dealt to the Moose Jaw Warriors. He was selected by the New York Islanders in the 5th round of the 1989 National Hockey League Draft.  Young returned to the WHL for his 20-year old season, he started in Moose Jaw, was traded to the Prince Albert Raiders, was there for 10 games, then moved to the Portland Winterhawks.  After his time in junior, Young went on to play four seasons with the University of Alberta Golden Bears, winning Canada West 3 times and the national championship in 1992. After hockey he has built a very successful business career including significant stops with the Edmonton Police force, Alberta politics and post secondary education including NAIT, MacEwan and the University of Alberta. Steve is currently a special project manager with AIMCO, the Alberta Investment Management Corporation. Big thanks to the awesome team at Troubled Monk. We’re thrilled that they’ve joined us a sponsor of the Top Cheddar podcast. An amazing Alberta entrepreneurship story. Be sure to check them out and pick up some tasty beverages today! https://troubledmonk.com Top Cheddar is hosted by Cam Moon (Mooner) & Rob LeLacheur (Lolly) who chat with those who have excelled in hockey and the world of business. The entertainment is plenty as we get to hear some terrific hockey stories from all of the different hockey leagues and some Stanley Cup tales for good measure. In addition to the great hockey stories, we chat about the career(s) they've enjoyed since leaving the ice and we get to learn how hockey has helped them through their time in business and entrepreneurship. The Top Cheddar podcast is produced by Road 55, a content creation marketing firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Learn more at: https://road55.ca

    54 min

  2. 2021-07-09

    #45 - Noah Welch - Harvard Captain, NHL Pro and U.S. Olympian

    Noah Welch was drafted in the second round of the 2001 National Hockey League Draft out of high school hockey in the Boston (MA) area.  Before going to professional hockey, Welch played four years with Harvard University, and was captain his final year.  In fact, he is in the Harvard University Athletics Hall Of Fame.  He graduated from Harvard in 2005, and began his pro career with Wilkes-Barre in the American Hockey League, but made his NHL debut late that season with the Penguins. Welch played in North America for six seasons, playing with Pittsburgh, Florida, Tampa Bay and Atlanta in the NHL.  He also spent time in the AHL with Wilkes-Barre, Rochester and Chicago.  Then it was off to play in Sweden, Welch played seven seasons in the top professional league in that country.  Welch was able to play in the Olympics in his last year, representing Team USA in the 2018 Olympic Games in South Korea. Big thanks to the awesome team at Troubled Monk. We’re thrilled that they’ve joined us a sponsor of the Top Cheddar podcast. An amazing Alberta entrepreneurship story. Be sure to check them out and pick up some tasty beverages today! https://troubledmonk.com Top Cheddar is hosted by Cam Moon (Mooner) & Rob LeLacheur (Lolly) who chat with those who have excelled in hockey and the world of business. The entertainment is plenty as we get to hear some terrific hockey stories from all of the different hockey leagues and some Stanley Cup tales for good measure. In addition to the great hockey stories, we chat about the career(s) they've enjoyed since leaving the ice and we get to learn how hockey has helped them through their time in business and entrepreneurship. The Top Cheddar podcast is produced by Road 55, a content creation marketing firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Learn more at: https://road55.ca

    49 min

  3. 2021-06-18

    #44 - Kevin St. Jacques - WHL scoring title winner, 15 year pro career and now coach in U.S. Junior hockey programs

    Kevin St. Jacques played five years in the Western Hockey League.  First with the Spokane Chiefs and then with the Lethbridge Hurricanes. He was part of Eastern Division Champion teams with the Hurricanes in 1990 and 1991.  Kevin won the WHL scoring title in the 1991-92 season, putting up 140 points.  He was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 6th round of the 1991 National Hockey League Draft.  Kevin went on to play professional hockey for 15 years. Now Kevin is the Premier Head Coach of the Carolina Junior Hurricanes program in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Big thanks to the awesome team at Troubled Monk. We’re thrilled that they’ve joined us a sponsor of the Top Cheddar podcast. An amazing Alberta entrepreneurship story. Be sure to check them out and pick up some tasty beverages today! https://troubledmonk.com Top Cheddar is hosted by Cam Moon (Mooner) & Rob LeLacheur (Lolly) who chat with those who have excelled in hockey and the world of business. The entertainment is plenty as we get to hear some terrific hockey stories from all of the different hockey leagues and some Stanley Cup tales for good measure. In addition to the great hockey stories, we chat about the career(s) they've enjoyed since leaving the ice and we get to learn how hockey has helped them through their time in business and entrepreneurship. The Top Cheddar podcast is produced by Road 55, a content creation marketing firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Learn more at: https://road55.ca

    51 min

  4. 2021-06-11

    #43 - Shawn Belle - 10 year hockey pro, coach, broadcasting, player agent and more!

    Shawn Belle played 10 years of professional hockey, including time with the Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers and the Colorado Avalanche.  Belle was a 1st round selection of the St. Louis Blues in the 2003 National Hockey League Draft.  The last four years of his pro career were spent in Europe, three in Germany and one in Sweden.  In junior, Belle played in the Western Hockey League with Regina and Tri-City.  He was a part of Team Canada at the World Junior Championships in 2004 (silver) and 2005 (gold). Upon retiring, Belle has been very busy.  He has coached with Sherwood Park (AJHL), NAIT (ACAC), and OHA Edmonton Elite 15’s.  He’s also opened up a business called Seven Hockey and trains athletes.  Belle has also become involved in the business of the game working for a player agency. He’s an Associate Advisor Pro and Prospect Services for Link Management International. Big thanks to the awesome team at Troubled Monk. We’re thrilled that they’ve joined us a sponsor of the Top Cheddar podcast. An amazing Alberta entrepreneurship story. Be sure to check them out and pick up some tasty beverages today! https://troubledmonk.com Top Cheddar is hosted by Cam Moon (Mooner) & Rob LeLacheur (Lolly) who chat with those who have excelled in hockey and the world of business. The entertainment is plenty as we get to hear some terrific hockey stories from all of the different hockey leagues and some Stanley Cup tales for good measure. In addition to the great hockey stories, we chat about the career(s) they've enjoyed since leaving the ice and we get to learn how hockey has helped them through their time in business and entrepreneurship. The Top Cheddar podcast is produced by Road 55, a content creation marketing firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Learn more at: https://road55.ca

    49 min

  5. 2021-06-04

    #42 - Terran Sandwith - 12 year Pro Hockey Career and Construction Leader

    Terran Sandwith enjoyed a 12-year professional hockey career (1992-2003), including time with the Edmonton Oilers in 1997-98.  He was the Philadelphia Flyers 2nd round selection in the 1990 National Hockey League Draft.  Sandwith played in various American Hockey League locations and spent a year with the Canadian National Team and was able to compete all over the world. Near the end of his pro career, Sandwith went to Europe, playing in Ireland, Finland and Austria.  Prior to becoming a pro, Sandwith spent a year in Junior B when he was just 14 years old.  He graduated to Junior A (Alberta Junior Hockey League) at 15, then from 16-19 played in the Western Hockey League with Tri-City, Brandon and Saskatoon. During his time in professional hockey, Sandwith began working on this education.  He graduated with a degree in Business Administration and Management in 2002 from York University, then completed his Master of Business Administration from Queens University in 2015.  He is now the President of GS Construction, a company that Terran’s father started in 1974. Big thanks to the awesome team at Troubled Monk. We’re thrilled that they’ve joined us a sponsor of the Top Cheddar podcast. An amazing Alberta entrepreneurship story. Be sure to check them out and pick up some tasty beverages today! https://troubledmonk.com Top Cheddar is hosted by Cam Moon (Mooner) & Rob LeLacheur (Lolly) who chat with those who have excelled in hockey and the world of business. The entertainment is plenty as we get to hear some terrific hockey stories from all of the different hockey leagues and some Stanley Cup tales for good measure. In addition to the great hockey stories, we chat about the career(s) they've enjoyed since leaving the ice and we get to learn how hockey has helped them through their time in business and entrepreneurship. The Top Cheddar podcast is produced by Road 55, a content creation marketing firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Learn more at: https://road55.ca

    57 min

  6. 2021-05-13

    #41 - Tyson Nash - 3 time Memorial Cup Champion, NHL agitator and TV Analyst

    Good laughs and stories as Nasher joined Lolly and Mooner on the Top Cheddar podcast this week.  Tyson Nash played seven seasons in the National Hockey League with the St. Louis Blues and the Phoenix Coyotes. He also spent time in the American Hockey League with Syracuse, Worcester, San Antonio and Toronto.  Near the end of his professional career, Nash played a season in Japan.  Prior to his professional playing career, Nash played  for the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League, and was a part of a Memorial Cup Championship three times (92,94,95), and is only one of three players to ever win three Memorial Cup Championships.  The others are Darcy Tucker and Ryan Huska, teammates with Nash in Kamloops. Nash has been a TV analyst with the Arizona Coyotes since his retirement from pro hockey.  Big thanks to the awesome team at Troubled Monk Brewery. We’re thrilled that they’ve joined us a sponsor of the Top Cheddar podcast. An amazing Alberta entrepreneurship story. Be sure to check them out and pick up some tasty beverages today! https://troubledmonk.com Top Cheddar is hosted by Cam Moon (Mooner) & Rob LeLacheur (Lolly) who chat with those who have excelled in hockey and the world of business. The entertainment is plenty as we get to hear some terrific hockey stories from all of the different hockey leagues and some Stanley Cup tales for good measure. In addition to the great hockey stories, we chat about the career(s) they've enjoyed since leaving the ice and we get to learn how hockey has helped them through their time in business and entrepreneurship. The Top Cheddar podcast is produced by Road 55, a content creation marketing firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Learn more at: https://road55.ca

    48 min

  7. 2021-05-07

    #40 - Jonathan Filewich - WHL, Pro and Education Champion

    Jonathan Filewich played five seasons in the Western Hockey League, four years with the Prince George Cougars and one with the Lethbridge Hurricanes.  He was a 3rd round selection of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2003 National Hockey League Draft.  Filewich played four seasons in the American Hockey League and 5 games with the Penguins in 2007-08.  He went to Austria and Croatia for the 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons. Filewich returned to Canada and went to Brandon University.  He had been working on some classes while playing pro in Europe.  Filewich now has a degree in Physical Education and Education.  He also has a Master’s degree in Educational Administration as well as Curriculum and Instruction.  Filewich is now a teacher in the Southwest Horizon School Division in Souris, Manitoba.  While teaching in Souris, Filewich played five seasons with the Souris Elks senior team from 2012-17. Big thanks to the awesome team at Troubled Monk Brewery. We’re thrilled that they’ve joined us a sponsor of the Top Cheddar podcast. An amazing Alberta entrepreneurship story. Be sure to check them out and pick up some tasty beverages today! https://troubledmonk.com Top Cheddar is hosted by Cam Moon (Mooner) & Rob LeLacheur (Lolly) who chat with those who have excelled in hockey and the world of business. The entertainment is plenty as we get to hear some terrific hockey stories from all of the different hockey leagues and some Stanley Cup tales for good measure. In addition to the great hockey stories, we chat about the career(s) they've enjoyed since leaving the ice and we get to learn how hockey has helped them through their time in business and entrepreneurship. The Top Cheddar podcast is produced by Road 55, a content creation marketing firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Learn more at: https://road55.ca

    1 hr

  8. 2021-04-30

    #39 - Arron Asham - 15 Seasons in the NHL, Community Champ and more!

    Arron Asham played four seasons with the Red Deer Rebels in the Western Hockey League.  He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the 3rd round of the 1996 National Hockey League Draft. Asham went on to play 15 seasons in the NHL, with Montreal, the New York Islanders, the New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and New York Rangers. Asham retired after the 2013-14 season.  He now works for the New York Islanders in their alumni program and coaches minor hockey with the Junior Islanders organization.  He has also joined the insurance game, selling insurance in Long Island.  Asham has been the driving force behind the Chance 2 Play charity golf tournament in his hometown of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.  The tournament raises money for children to play sports in Central Manitoba, and has been in existence for 15 years before the postponement in the summer of 2020 due to Covid. Big thanks to the awesome team at Troubled Monk Brewery. We’re thrilled that they’ve joined us a sponsor of the Top Cheddar podcast. An amazing Alberta entrepreneurship story. Be sure to check them out and pick up some tasty beverages today! https://troubledmonk.com Top Cheddar is hosted by Cam Moon (Mooner) & Rob LeLacheur (Lolly) who chat with those who have excelled in hockey and the world of business. The entertainment is plenty as we get to hear some terrific hockey stories from all of the different hockey leagues and some Stanley Cup tales for good measure. In addition to the great hockey stories, we chat about the career(s) they've enjoyed since leaving the ice and we get to learn how hockey has helped them through their time in business and entrepreneurship. The Top Cheddar podcast is produced by Road 55, a content creation marketing firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Learn more at: https://road55.ca

    44 min
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Podcast interview show with those who have excelled in hockey and are excelling in business and entrepreneurship! Hosted by Rob LeLacheur and Cam Moon

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  • Creator
    Top Cheddar
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Top Cheddar
  • Show Website
    Top Cheddar