Show overview
Hockey Lifers launched in 2025 and has put out 36 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 54 min and 1h 10m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Michael DePrisco.
From the publisher
Jeff Marek hosts a brand new podcast series on Monumental Sports Network. The Hockey Lifers breaks down happenings across the NHL and delivers exclusive interviews from some of the biggest names both in and around the sport.
Latest Episodes
View all 36 episodesBlue Jackets GM Don Waddell shares NHL Draft philosophy & Tarik El-Bashir on Ovi's looming decision
Phil Pritchard on the legend of the Stanley Cup & T.J. Oshie recounts the Caps epic 2018 celebration
Inside the NHL Draft process with Capitals Assistant GM Ross Mahoney
Erik Johnson on the Knights vs Canes Stanley Cup Final, the Avalanche's collapse & facing prime Ovi
Brent Johnson on his hockey royalty upbringing, knocking out Rick DiPietro and playing alongside Ovi & Sid
Michael Farber on the magic of playoff hockey in Montreal
Tripp Tracy on Hurricanes' playoff dominance and his secret practice with Sergei Fedorov
What it takes to be an NHL Iron Man & owning an uncounted Alex Ovechkin goal with Karl Alzner
Scott Hartnell on the Flyers' resurgence with Porter Martone, brawling the Capitals' young guns & throwing his glove to save a goal
Ryan Miller on Buffalo's return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the 2010 Golden Goal & trying to stop Ovi in his prime
Evaluating Alex Ovechkin's future & Mike Milbury on coaching Alan May
Alan May on fighting his way to the NHL & Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal, one year later
Jeff Marek is joined by former Washington Capital and current team analyst Alan May to discuss his journey to playing in the NHL, assesses the Capitals’ recent play, and talks about Alex Ovechkin’s goal-scoring greatness — exactly one year since breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vegas pivots to John Tortorella, the NHL playoff push & origin of The Paralyzer with Matt Hendricks
Jeff Marek takes you through the latest NHL news surrounding the Las Vegas Golden Knights' late-season coaching change as well as an update on where the NHL Playoff standings sit with roughly two weeks left in the regular season. Then, he's joined by former NHL player and current Iowa Wild GM Matt Hendricks to talk about his career, pivot to a front office role and the origins of his famous shootout move, "The Paralyzer."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Craig Button on Cole Hutson, 2026 Draft Class & his dad’s secret mission to sign Michal Pivoňka
Jeff Marek welcomes TSN hockey analyst Craig Button to discuss just how special a player the Capitals’ Cole Hutson can be, what he learned under his father, Jack, who founded the NHL’s Central Scouting Bureau, and to share his thoughts on the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft class.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Inside the life of an NHL referee with Dave Jackson
Jeff Marek welcomes former NHL referee turned current lead rules analyst for ESPN, Dave Jackson, to discuss his career officiating games, how the game of hockey has changed over time, an iconic penalty he assessed to one of the all-time greats, and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tom Wilson talks John Carlson trade, his Toronto roots & Olympic experience with Team Canada
On the latest edition of The Hockey Lifers, Jeff Marek is joined by Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson. They talk about his experience at the Milan Olympics with Team Canada, featuring the first Olympic Gordie Howe hat trick, his thoughts on John Carlson after he was traded to the Anaheim Ducks, as well as his hometown roots in Toronto, a city near and dear to his heart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hayley Scamurra talks winning Olympic gold, her experience in Milan & the future of the PWHL
U.S. Olympian and Gold Medalist Hayley Scamurra joins Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau for a bonus episode of The Hockey Lifers to talk about Team USA's Olympic experience and dramatic victory in the women's hockey final.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
USA Hockey wins gold at Milan Olympics in epic rematch vs Canada
Following the United States’ epic 2–1 gold medal win over Canada, Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau react to the 46-year drought-ending victory, highlight the players and moments that stood out most, and welcome U.S. National Team Development Program executive Scott Monaghan to discuss the growth of USA Hockey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tom Wilson makes Olympic history, reaction from first week of games in Milan & an interview with Brian Burke
The Hockey Lifers share their thoughts on how the Men's Olympic Ice Hockey tournament has unfolded thus far, react to Tom Wilson's historic Gordie Howe hat trick against France, and welcome in former USA Hockey GM Brian Burke for an interview.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Favorite memories of Super Sunday, previewing the 2026 Olympics & state of the NHL heading into the break
In this edition of The Hockey Lifers, Bruce Boudreau shares with Jeff Marek memories from playing on Super Bowl Sunday, preview the Men's Olympic Ice Hockey games beginning on Wednesday, and look ahead to how things could shape up for the Capitals and other teams around the NHL post-Olympic break.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.