Barrie Stafford - 5x Cup Champ

This is, officially, Episode #99 of The Reluctantly Podcast and I thought an appropriate guest would be someone who spent a lot of time with #TheGreatOne over the course of his career...And Let's face it...Long time Trainer and Equipment Manager, Barrie Stafford is one of the "Greats" in professional hockey, too. Barrie shares his remarkable journey from university hockey to becoming a key behind-the-scenes figure in the Edmonton Oilers' dynasty. Discover insights into team culture, the importance of character players, practical jokes, and overcoming personal health challenges. Barrie's current work with The Cure Cancer Foundation and Toast of the Town is changing peoples lives for the better.He talks about it all...Team culture and leadership in hockey.The importance of character players and character in team success.Practical jokes and camaraderie behind the scenes.Personal journey overcoming cancer and giving back.Insights into the life of a hockey trainer and behind-the-scenes roles.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Barry Stafford and the Stanley Cup02:45 - Growing Up with the Edmonton Oilers06:02 - The Influence of Claire Drake on Winning Culture07:44 - The Importance of Team Culture in Sports10:38 - A Day in the Life of a Trainer13:23 - Moments of Awe in the Game15:21 - The Quirks of Players and Their Equipment22:12 - Involvement in International Tournaments24:41 - The Legacy of Sparky Kolczyski27:50 - Practical Jokes and Team Camaraderie28:48 - Hockey Royalty and Behind-the-Scenes Fun33:49 - The Importance of Character Players39:00 - Memorable Player Experiences and Trades49:52 - Overcoming Personal Challenges and Health Advocacyhttps://curecancerfoundation.ca/https://toastofthetownccf.com/#Hockey #EdmontonOilers #TeamCulture #StanleyCup #CharacterPlayers #PracticalJokes #CancerSurvivor #Leadership #SportsPsychology #BehindtheScenes #waynegretzky #markmessier #jarikurri #paulcoffey #connormcdavid #davesemenko #davebrownwww.reluctantlypodcast.com @ZoneOnePodcast @TheAlbertaGolfPodcast @TheWealthRoundUp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices