About this episode

Jim Schmuke shares behind-the-scenes stories from his years of ice maintenance and a unique romantic story related to a game puck.

Nearing retirement, Jim Schmuke shares some of the behind-the-scenes stories from his years of ice maintenance, driving the Zam, and building maintenance for the Blues and their buildings. Also, a one-in-a-million story of how grabbing a game puck that made its way off the ice, turned into a romance and marriage for him and his wife. Enjoy!

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