Alumni Audio with Billy Jaffe

April 29, 2004
Shawn Horcoff, Michigan State/Edmonton Oilers
Shawn Horcoff grew into a star during his Michigan State career, a time he tells Billy Jaffe was the best four years of his life. He reflects on his decision to go to MSU and the team and individual success he enjoyed there in the interview. Click here to listen (if you have trouble, download the latest free version of Real Audio).

December 16, 2003
J.P. Vigier, Northern Michigan/Atlanta Thrashers
With 15 points in 32 games, J.P. Vigier has become a key component of the Atlanta attack, especially with star forward Dany Heatley on the shelf with an injury. Billy Jaffe spoke with the Northern Michigan star recently. Click here to listen (if you have trouble, download the latest free version of Real Audio).

December 9, 2003
Rem Murray, Michigan State/Nashville Predators
Rem Murray talks to Billy Jaffe about following in his brother Pat's footsteps at Michigan State, his memories of the Michigan rivalry, and how his time in East Lansing prepared him for life after college.
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December 2, 2003
Jason Blake, North Dakota/New York Islanders
College hockey fans will always remember Jason Blake as a member of the Fighting Sioux, even though he didn't start his career at North Dakota. He talks to Billy Jaffe about transferring to Grand Forks, playing for Dean Blais, and his memorable moments in a Sioux uniform.
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November 18, 2003
Martin St. Louis, Vermont/Tampa Bay Lightning
Martin St. Louis created some magical moments at Vermont, and he carries some special memories of his time there. (He also recalls the unpleasant moments – like the alleged hand pass.) He checks in with Billy Jaffe on some of those memories, and what keeps bringing him back to Burlington.
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November 11, 2003
Garth Snow, Maine/New York Islanders
After achieving somewhat unexpected stardom at Maine, Garth Snow has gone on to a successful NHL career. But wherever his travels take him – both now and in the future he'll always be a Black Bear, as he tells Billy Jaffe.

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November 4, 2003
Dan Boyle, Miami/Tampa Bay Lightning
Last season was a breakthrough year in many ways for Dan Boyle and the Tampa Bay Lightning. But the gifted offensive defenseman still holds a place in his heart for Miami University and college hockey, and he talked to Billy Jaffe about what he called a "special four years."

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February 26, 2003
Steve McKenna, Merrimack/Pittsburgh Penguins
Now in his seventh pro season, Steve McKenna has posted a career-high nine goals to go along with his triple-digit penalty minute totals. The Pittsburgh Penguin left wing, who spent three years at Merrimack, talks to Billy Jaffe about his time at Merrimack, playing with Mario Lemiuex and his thoughts on returning to school to complete his degree.

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February 26, 2003
Steve Martins, Harvard/Ottawa Senators
At Harvard, Steve Martins won a Beanpot, earned first-team All-America honors and led the Crimson to their most recent Frozen Four appearance. Now with the Ottawa Senators in his eighth year as a pro, he tells Billy Jaffe that his time at Harvard was four years with no regrets, and calls them the most important developmental step in his hockey career.

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February 12, 2003
Scott Pellerin, Maine/Phoenix Coyotes
Scott Pellerin posted at least 48 points in each of his four fantastic seasons at Maine, earning the Hobey Baker Award as a senior in 1992. His 11-year pro career has taken him to seven NHL cities, including Dallas and Phoenix this year. In our latest installment of Alumni Audio, Billy Jaffe caught up with Pellerin just before he was swapped to the Coyotes.

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January 30, 2003
Brian Wiseman, Michigan/Dallas Stars
After a career during which he racked up 248 points and All-American honors in 1994, Brian Wiseman found the road to the NHL filled with obstacles. Even though his playing days are over, Wiseman has earned a spot with the Dallas Stars. In our latest installment of Alumni Audio, the third-leading scorer in Wolverines history talks about his new role in one of the league's top organizations.

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January 21, 2003
Shawn McEachern, Boston University/Atlanta Thrashers
Shawn McEachern played for some awfully good teams at Boston University, including centering a line with Keith Tkachuk and Tony Amonte. In this edition of Alumni Audio, the Atlanta Thrashers captain reflects on his experience playing for Jack Parker and his decision to go to BU.

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January 14, 2003
Kevyn Adams, Miami/Carolina Hurricanes
Kevyn Adams was a freshman at Miami when he helped lead the then-Redskins to the 1992-93 CCHA title. In this edition of Alumni Audio, the Carolina Hurricane forward discusses that season, plus the other highlights of his four years at Miami – both on and off the ice.

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January 8, 2003
Don Waddell, Northern Michigan/Atlanta Thrashers
Not only was Don Waddell part of Northern Michigan's first team under then-head coach Rick Comley, he scored the first goal in Wildcat history. In this edition of Alumni Audio, Waddell tells Billy Jaffe how that experience helped him in assembling the expansion Atlanta Thrashers, where he is the Vice President, General Manager, and Interim Head Coach. He also shares his thoughts on the state of college hockey, and Thrashers prospect Stephen Baby (Cornell).
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December 31, 2002
Brian Rolston, Lake Superior State/Boston Bruins

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Brian Rolston enjoyed his finest season as a pro in 2001-02, collecting 31 goals for the Boston Bruins and winning a silver medal with Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games. In this edition of Alumni Audio, Rolston recalls his experience at Lake Superior State, where he was part of the 1992 NCAA championship team, and discusses the decision to go to college instead of major juniors.

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December 18, 2002
Andy Sutton, Michigan Tech/Atlanta Thrashers
Towering defenseman Andy Sutton has found a home on the blue line for the NHL's Atlanta Thrashers. But believe it or not, Sutton didn't have many college options before he chose Michigan Tech. In the first installment of Alumni Audio with Billy Jaffe, Sutton talks about what led him to Houghton and some of his most memorable experiences there.

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