In this nostalgic and entertaining episode of Riffin’ with Raff, Rob Raffety is joined by his childhood friend Cody Hollen (aka Code H) as they reminisce about their shared love of hockey, growing up in Buckhannon, WV, and the memories that shaped their friendship. From watching legendary Penguins games on a satellite dish to playing intense roller hockey matches with friends, they reflect on how a small-town group of kids became obsessed with a sport that wasn’t even easily accessible to them.They also discuss legendary hockey commentator Mike Lange, their admiration for Sidney Crosby, and make bold predictions about the Four Nations Hockey Challenge and the 2026 Olympics. Plus, Cody shares details about an upcoming gravel bike race, and Rob contemplates whether he should participate. Should he? Call in and let him know!📞 Call the Raff's Brain Hotline! Pick a topic, make a statement, ask a question! ☎️ 571-408-8058Episode Outline:Intro: Rob Raffety and Cody Hollen reconnect in Buckhannon, WVMemories of their third-grade class and building a robotHanging out at Jimbo’s and being disappointed in today’s college crowdHow they got into hockey despite their town not having an ice rinkHonoring legendary Penguins commentator Mike Lange and his iconic catchphrases. See HERE and HERE for more! Watching classic Penguins games on Cody’s satellite TVLearning the rules of hockey and the struggles of understanding offsides and icingReliving the legendary 1991 “Save” by Frank PietrangeloPlaying intense roller hockey at the local skating rinkThe impact of Mario Lemieux and Jaromír Jágr on their hockey obsessionThe excitement of the Penguins’ first Stanley Cup win and celebrating in PittsburghPredictions for the Four Nations Hockey Challenge and the 2026 OlympicsCody’s upcoming participation in the GRUSK: Gravel Race Up Spruce KnobRob’s dilemma: should he join the race or just document it? (Listeners, call in!)Reflecting on how lucky they were to experience hockey history as kidsClosing thoughts: Go America, Go Canada, Go Hockey!🔑 Tags: hockey, Pittsburgh Penguins, Sidney Crosby, Mario Lemieux, Jaromír Jágr, Mike Lange, roller hockey, Bucha WV, childhood friends, Four Nations Hockey Challenge, Olympic hockey, GRUSK Gravel Race, bike racing, nostalgia, sports memories🎧 Listen now and relive the glory days of 90s hockey! And don’t forget—call in with your thoughts at 571-408-8058!

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