# Colby Armstrong on Penguins Memories, Mario Lemieux, Winter Classic & Life After Hockey

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Podcast: [The Larry & Big Man Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-larry-big-man-show-7325413)
Published: 2026-06-06T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/larryandthebigman/episodes/Colby-Armstrong-on-Penguins-Memories--Mario-Lemieux--Winter-Classic--Life-After-Hockey-e3kd0pb
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Duration seconds: 4250

## Resource

A special edition of The Larry & Big Man Show with Larry and Jay featuring former Pittsburgh Penguins forward and hockey analyst Colby Armstrong. Colby looks back on his journey from Saskatchewan to Pittsburgh, getting drafted by the Penguins, arriving for his first NHL training camp on 9/11, and learning the grind of pro hockey through old-school camps, tough coaching, and years in Wilkes-Barre. Colby also shares stories from his broadcasting career with Sportsnet, TNT, Penguins coverage, and Game Notes, including what it was like learning media without a traditional background and working alongside Jay Caufield. The conversation dives into his Team Canada memories, scoring the gold medal game-winner at the World Championships, playing in Moscow, and the heartbreak of losing to Russia on the international stage. Plus, Colby revisits the first NHL Winter Classic in Buffalo, scoring the fastest goal in Winter Classic history, Sidney Crosby’s iconic shootout winner, and why that snowy outdoor game still stands out. He also reflects on playing in Montreal, the emotion of watching his former Penguins teammates in the Stanley Cup Final, the magic of Mellon Arena, Mario Lemieux’s presence, life as a hockey dad, family, pranks, youth sports, and the hockey community in Pittsburgh. Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive, and Zerorez. Produced by 1TEAM Media.

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