Episode 85 - Frozen Moments - Inside the Lens of Legendary Photographer Bruce Bennett

Chances are, if you have seen a memorable hockey photo over the past half century, it can through the lens of Bruce Bennett.

The legendary photographer and recent inductee to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame stopped by to join Neil and Vic sharing memories, his preparation and the inside scoop on getting the perfect shot.

In Three Things You Need to Pay Attention to, it's an upside-down world heading into the break, three teams put up five-goal periods on Tuesday and what's going on with the Kings at home?

Also, there's been a coaching dismissal in Toronto, some ornery play between rivals, an infamous anniversary and some encouraging numbers for the show as 2025 comes to a close.

IN THIS EPISODE

[02:14] - Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To

[17:01] - Bruce Bennett joins the show and a light-hearted response to the questions he's been asked during the course of a half century of covering hockey.

[18:31] - Bennett's love of hockey and desire to become a photographer had roots close to home.

[19:43] - Bennett shares thoughts on photos which capture the essence of what he looks for in a shot: The contrast in emotion.

[22:22] - A typical day from set-up to break down at the arena.

[25:18] - The Alexander Ovechkin goal to become the all-time NHL goal-scoring king.

[26:27] - After all these years with his status, does Bennett need to call ahead to get a spot to shoot a game?

[27:44] - The evolution in the development of photos and the role improved lighting has played.

[30:23] -Other hockey photographers who influenced Bennett's career.

[31:58] - Possible to go to a game without thinking about shooting it? Bennett shares a story from his past and how he still has angst in the present.

[33:40] - The remaining bucket list is...short and to the point.

[35:19] - Pointers for aspiring photographers. Vic shares a story from 1992 that proved he was not cut out for shooting live events.

[37:17] - Having shot so many games - a large number in the New York area - does Bruce have a team he cheers for?

[39:30] - Dovetailing off his previous answer, Neil queries whether Bennett has ever been emotionally affected by seeing a player get injured close up.

[40:52] - Finally getting around to the all-time best photo.

[44:38] - Wrapping up the discussion with Bruce Bennett.

[47:08] - The Toronto Maple Leafs can't fire their power play unit, so you know who takes the fall.

[50:15] - Rivals get into it before the break on an infamous anniversary for the Bruins.

[56:31] - Personnel update.

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