Cale Makar
From Hockey Heroes: A Podcast for Kids by Louis Calabro
February 5, 2026 · 6 min · Season 2 · Episode 3
About this episode
This episode explores the journey of Cale Makar from Calgary to becoming a superstar in the NHL.
In this episode of Hockey Heroes for Kids, we glide into the story of superstar defenseman Cale Makar. From skating on frozen ponds in Calgary to becoming one of the most electrifying players in the NHL, Makar’s journey is all about speed, smarts, and slick moves. We’ll explore his rise through junior hockey and college, his Stanley Cup win, and what makes him a Team Canada favourite for the upcoming 2026 Olympics. Plus, we reveal the answer to last episode’s trivia question about Connor Bedard’s jersey number!
People in this episode
Host: Louis Calabro
Topics covered
- Cale Makar
- NHL
- junior hockey
- Olympics
- hockey stories
Keywords
- Cale Makar
- NHL
- Stanley Cup
- 2026 Olympics
- hockey
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Calgary
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