In this episode of Chirping Zebras, the crew takes a lap around the year that was — holiday stories, on-ice chaos, behind-the-scenes madness, and the kind of moments that only happen when you’ve got mics, no HR department, and too many former NHL guys in your phone.
We get into what it actually takes to develop in hockey — not just players, but refs too. How the game’s changed, why today’s kids are faster but the old-school dogs were meaner, and why nobody respects your stripes until you’ve blown a call in front of 18,000 lunatics screaming at your mother.
The boys also relive their favorite guests of the year — legends, beauties, grinders, broadcasters, and absolute weapons — breaking down what they learned from NHL vets, media killers, and guys who’ve seen every barn from Worcester to Winnipeg. It’s about building relationships, working the room, and knowing when to talk shop… and when to chirp someone’s tape job. Plus we’re talking community, the Zebras family, the fans who keep this circus running, and what’s coming next — more chaos, bigger names, wild social content, and enough upcoming projects to make Bettman nervous.
Settle in, crack a cold one, and don’t touch the red line — it’s a holiday recap episode with Boston grit, locker-room honesty, and zero chance of going two minutes for being too polite. 🦓🔥
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