About this episode

Brett Hull and Tony Twist chat with Robert Bortuzzo about his journey in the NHL and the evolution of practice and conditioning.

Brett Hull and guest host Tony Twist are hanging out with 2019 Stanley Cup champion Robert Bortuzzo this week. The guys talk about the evolution of practice and conditioning in the NHL and Bortz talks about his long road through the minors. The guys ask Bortz how a fight in practice and a trip to a bar in Philly led to hosting a Stanley Cup party in Thunder Bay. Ice Guardians, presented by Siteman Cancer Center, comes to you from the Window World Studios. ENTER ICE GUARDIANS LAMBORGHINI RAF...

People in this episode

Host: Brett Hull

Guests: Tony Twist, Robert Bortuzzo

Topics covered

• NHL
• hockey conditioning
• Stanley Cup
• minor leagues
• practice fights

Keywords

• Robert Bortuzzo
• Stanley Cup
• NHL
• hockey
• conditioning
• minor leagues
• practice fights

Sponsors

Siteman Cancer Center

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Thunder Bay, Philly

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