# Episode Rick Middleton (535): SPECIAL GUEST Rick Middleton!!! We Discuss His Documentary Ice Gold: The Journey from Worst to First.

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Podcast: [ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/scuttlepuck-nhl-hockey-podcast-319458)
Published: 2026-05-15T17:43:00+00:00
Episode link: https://scuttlepuck.libsyn.com/episode-rick-middleton-535-special-guest-rick-middleton-we-discuss-his-documentary-ice-gold-the-journey-from-worst-to-first
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Duration seconds: 4785

## Resource

We were thrilled to interview NHL Legend Rick Middleton for this episode. Rick is Executive Producer for the documentary Ice Gold: A Journey from Worst to First, the story of the US sled hockey team which Rick coached to Olympic gold in 2002. We also got some great stories from his time with the Boston Bruins and also playing for Canada in the 81 and 84 Canada Cups. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Rick Middleton INTERVIEW: Rick Middleton News Leafs hire controversial GM John Chayka and it doesn't go well. Leafs win draft lottery Leafs fire Berube Oilers fire Knoblauch Guess the 5th - Playoffs - Avs and Canes advance quickly Vegas 3 Ducks 2 Canadiens 2 Sabres 2 PWHL - Featuring Kate Kate manifests Victoire win over Frost for Walter Cup Final Berth Ottawa defeats Fleet to make it an all Canadian final. Connections: Last Week - Steve Yzerman, Sidney Crosby, Jonathan Toews, Sid Abel Next Week - Playoff updates

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