Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva
By: Alena Sycheva
Language: en-us
Categories: Sports, Hockey
A hockey podcast that blends classic wisdom, modern takes, and a few good chirps along the way. Each episode, Alena Sycheva sits down with hockey legends, journalists, and insiders to talk about the game’s biggest stories, unforgettable moments, and untold behind-the-scenes tales.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes!📍 New shows drop every Tuesday📩 Got a question or guest suggestion? DM us or email: alenasychevamedia@gmail.com📱 Follow us : https://linktr.ee/alenasycheva
Episodes
Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 13: History, Storytelling & Today’s NHL with Paul Patskou & George Falkowski
Dec 15, 2025In Episode 13 of Bottle Rocket, we’re joined by award-winning sports historian and archivist Paul Patskou and four-time New York Emmy Award winner George Falkowski. We break down the latest hockey news, talk media coverage and storytelling in the game.
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Duration: 01:01:16Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 12: Sean Avery: From MSG to Hollywood — Reinventing the Game
Dec 07, 2025From MSG to movie sets, Sean Avery has never been afraid to bet on himself. In this episode, he breaks down his journey from one of the NHL’s most polarizing Rangers to a dedicated actor building a new path in film. Avery talks preparation, discipline, storytelling, and the surprising ways hockey shaped his work in front of the camera.
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Duration: 00:51:36Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 11: Two-Time Cup Champion Bobby Holik Joins Bottle Rocket.
Dec 01, 2025Two-time Stanley Cup champion Bobby Holík joins us for a really honest, down-to-earth conversation about his career, the Devils days, coaching influences, and what it actually takes to win.
A smart, thoughtful episode with one of the most interesting voices in the game.
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Duration: 01:00:11Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 10: Greg Prato on the Glory, Chaos & Legends of the Islanders
Nov 23, 2025In Episode 10, we sit down with bestselling author Greg Prato, the mind behind “Dynasty” and “Hapless Islanders”, to dive into the wild, chaotic, and legendary history of the New York Islanders.
From Cup-winning glory to the league’s most lovable disasters, Greg brings insights, humour and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
This is a must-listen for hockey historians, Islanders fans and anyone who loves the game’s hidden chapters.
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Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 9: Exclusive Access with Len Gould - The Rarest Hockey Footage on Earth
Nov 17, 2025This week on Bottle Rocket, we sit down with the one-and-only Len Gould — the man preserving hockey history one impossible-to-find clip at a time.
Len has been tracking down rare hockey footage since 1987, helping 120+ families, players, and legends recover moments they thought were lost forever.
From 1939 Garden crowd explosions to long-lost Stan Fischler interviews, Len shares how he finds these treasures, the families he’s helped, and the stories behind the footage.
In this episode, we also share EXCLUSIVE clips that Len personally sent to Bottle Rocket — availa...
Duration: 01:03:33Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 8: From ESPN to NHL Wraparound: Vic Morren’s Ride Through Hockey Media.
Nov 10, 2025In Episode 8 of Bottle Rocket, Alena, Mave, and Jerry sit down with hockey broadcasting veteran Vic Morren — producer, storyteller, and co-host of NHL Wraparound with Neil Smith.
Vic opens up about his experiences working alongside Neil, interviewing legends like Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier, and witnessing the evolution of hockey media from ESPN to today’s digital era.
Not your typical hockey podcast — it’s laughs, insight and pure passion for the game.
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Duration: 00:57:23Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 7: Mark Nussbaum on Being the #1 Leafs Fan & Blue Jays World Series Woes
Nov 05, 2025In 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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Duration: 01:00:13Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 6: Joe Rossi Breaks Down Hockey Like You’ve Never Heard
Nov 04, 2025In 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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Duration: 00:51:22Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 5: This Episode Might Get Us Canceled – George Falkowski Unfiltered
Oct 28, 2025Alena, 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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Duration: 00:58:22Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 4: Inside Rangers History with Bryan Reilly
Oct 21, 2025In 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 generation...
Duration: 00:50:50Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 3: Stan Fischler’s Tales of Brooklyn — The Book, The Stories, The Legend
Oct 13, 2025This 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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Duration: 00:49:13Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 2: Ken Morrow Stories You’ve Never Heard — Allan Kreda Tells All
Oct 06, 2025In 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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Duration: 00:54:49Bottle Rocket with Alena Sycheva Episode 1: The Puck Drops Here: Hockey Culture, Goalie Tales & Maven Memories.
Sep 29, 2025In this debut episode, host Alena Sycheva kicks things off with two absolute legends: hockey historian Stan Fischler and former goalie-turned-fan-favorite Jerry Hack. From old-school goalie gear to how the game has evolved, this episode is packed with hot takes, hilarious chirps, and pure hockey wisdom.
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