Geoff Patterson

Gordie Howe never forgave, and never forgot on the ice.

"We were kidding around at the All-Star Game, putting on a show. Joe Morgan hit a couple into the seats, Steve Garvey hit a couple into the bullpen. Then Greg Luzinski stepped up and made it look like he was driving golf balls. Everything he hit went out of sight. Just awesome." Johnny Bench. "Luzinski was a doorway and a half. They could hold the Winter Olympics on his shoulders, balance Rhode Island on his knees and plug up leaky dams with his feet." Rich Wescott. "They’re going to have to start a separate record book: ‘Most home run, roof.’" Ron Kittle. During the 1983 season as a designated hitter with the White Sox, “The Bull” became the first hitter in the then 73-year history of Comiskey Park to hit three home runs onto or over the outfield roof. "The only way you can do that is by breaking into the equipment room." Pete Rose on Greg Luzinski's claim that Luzinski would steal 20 bases in a season. Greg Luzinski was one of the first players to annually purchase $20,000 in tickets for underprivileged children. Both in Philadelphia and Chicago, the “Bull Ring” was a popular area for children to watch their favorite team as Greg Luzinski’s guests.

“If somebody else did that to you, you’d probably hold a grudge against him the rest of your life…with Gordie…you wear that with a badge of honor.” A battle wound from Gordie Howe is a story a man will tell for the rest of his life.

It is hard to believe it's been a year since we lost Jamie Bramburger, a beloved husband, father, brother, son, colleague and community volunteer extraordinaire. You are missed dearly good buddy; would have loved to chat with you about the Olympics & that Men's hockey final.

We're saddened to learn of the passing of Helen Plager, the widow of former Blues great Barclay Plager. After Barclay's passing in 1988, Helen made St. Louis her home and was described as both the life of the party and the glue of the family. Our condolences go out to the Plagers during this time.

Let’s go Brian!!! ⁦@heoaaaleague⁩ ⁦@SpiritHockey⁩ ⁦⁦@shift_wellness⁩ congrats

Rink wrap pre-empted today on @ValleyHeritage radio due to host on vacay !

@grpatterson31 Heck yeah Patterson!! Plus when you have Mike David you’re solid! Hope you’re still rocking th Lemieux Helmet!!

Small consolation, I know …but the old lads did the maple leaf proud winning the Beachburg Memorial 55plus division today!

Today on Rink wrap episode 257 after the 5pm news on @ValleyHeritage radio features a beauty! Paul Boese chats with Geoff about his amazing 50 year journey as an official!!

On the air today at 5 on @ValleyHeritage 98.7 FM radio with @NHLFlyers @billmeltzer & Graeme the goalie talks Olympic hockey… tune into epi 256 or stream on stations website

Tomorrow on Rink wrap we feature @RenfrewWolves Kyle Cameron and @TheEOJHL Commish Marc Franche…Tune into @ValleyHeritage radio right after the 5pm news & get that extra scoop on your hockey come!

Check out this COOOOOL event!

A message from @ottawacity Mayor @_MarkSutcliffe ahead of this Saturdays first ever EOJHL Outdoor Game between the @OttJrCanadians and @OWGK_Hockey Puck drop is slated for 1:00pm live from the Jim Tubman Arena! Mayor Sutcliffe will be dropping the puck in the ceremonial faceoff

The late Vic Stasiuk once said (as Seals coach). "We were second to the puck all night. If the linesmen went after the puck, we woulda been third." Kind of how tonight's Flyers Game has gone.

Rink wrap epi 254 Wednesday on VHR 98.7 FM features Carleton Place’s Jason Clarke & Eganville native Maveric Parks, two uber wise hockey minds! Tune in after the 5pm news! @ValleyHeritage

Congrats on a well deserved signing for Kale Osipenko-incredible few weeks from @HockCanada juniors to @StingHockey #LFG @heoaaaleague

My heart is a heavy one as one the greatest goalies and people of all time , Mr Goalie, Glenn Hall, has passed away. I was in goal for the @NHLBlackhawks when they retired # 1 and # 35 on the same night. The @StLouisBlues the appropriate opponent on this night. @NHL_On_TNT

Had to cancel tonight due to weather challenges… hope to have the same great slate of guests lined up for next Wednesday. Catch you next time!

Tonight’s show features Jack Schilke, a young up and coming talent from the Upper Ottawa Valley U13 AA Aces and Marc Franche, Commissioner of the @TheEOJHL Tune into 98.7 FM after the 5pm news or stream @ValleyHeritage Radio