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My Hockey Hero

Dean Barnes

Booking Overview

My Hockey Hero spotlights hockey players as they share personal journeys—often highlighting how diverse backgrounds shaped their path through elite and junior hockey. It’s a strong fit for PR outreach focused on sports inclusion, athlete development, and human-interest leadership stories.

Metrics

Episodes: 52

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Canada

Instagram: 338 followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

producer@podstarter.io

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Host

Dean Barnes - Host of My Hockey Hero, featuring hockey heroes’ own stories in their own words, and bringing their drive and personality to life across early trailblazers to rising talent.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Hockey players/figures from varied levels of the game (major junior, NHL-drafted prospects, historical trailblazers), ideally with a compelling personal barrier-breaking or development narrative (diversity/inclusion, identity, resilience).
Required Achievements:  
NHL draft selection, Major junior starring roles, Historical firsts or barrier-breaking signings, Notable personal milestones (e.g., long-term sobriety)

Recent Guest Discussions

Mike McKegney - Adoption And Identity, Growing Up As A Black Player In Canadian Hockey, Breaking Barriers, NHL Ambitions Derailed By Addiction, Sobriety And Life Transformation

Hayden Paupanekis - Minor Hockey Development, Indigenous Youth Role Modeling, Draft/whl Experience, Relocation And Billet Life, NHL Combine Exposure, Transition Training And Memorial Cup Pursuit

Alex Huang - Immigrant Family Background, Early Hockey Start, Development Turning Points, Being An Offensive Defenceman, Academics (harvard Horizon), And Advice For Young Players

Recent Topics

Ice Hockey, Athletes, Sports, Diversity, Inclusion

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
My Hockey Hero
:

Kohyn Eshkawkogan: Hockey, Heritage, and the Ottawa 67’s

October 16, 2026

Ottawa 67’s defenseman Kohyn Eshkawkogan joins the My Hockey Hero podcast to discuss his hockey journey, Indigenous identity, and ambitions in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Canadian Hockey League (CHL). Growing up in Little Current on Manitoulin Island and belonging to the M'Chigeeng First Nation, Cohen shares how his family, community, and early years on the ice shaped him as a player and person.Cohen reflects on Truth and Reconciliation Day, his great-grandmother’s experience as a res...

Mike McKegney: Hockey Dreams and Hard Truths from a Trailblazer

June 19, 2026

Born in Halifax and adopted into a white family in Sarnia, Ontario, Mike McKegney grew up on a backyard rink that helped shape three high-level players: Mike, his older brother Ian (who reached the NHL with Chicago), and his younger brother Tony (who starred in the NHL with Buffalo, St. Louis, and Quebec).In this candid conversation, Mike reflects on his adoption journey, growing up as a Black player in 1960s–70s Canadian hockey, and becoming the first Black player ever signed by the Montreal...

Hayden Paupanekis: From Norway House to the Memorial Cup

May 27, 2026

On this episode of My Hockey Hero, we celebrate the journey of Hayden Paupanekis, a six-foot-five center from the Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba and draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens (2025 NHL Draft, 4th round, 69th overall). Hayden reflects on learning to skate at five in Winnipeg’s minor hockey system, the support of his family and community, and the pride he takes in being a role model for Indigenous youth.He shares what it was like to be drafted into the WHL by the Spokane Chiefs...

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Frequently asked questions

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My Hockey Hero
:

How do I get in touch with My Hockey Hero?

My Hockey Hero is hosted by Dean Barnes. Its publicly listed email is producer@podstarter.io. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for My Hockey Hero?

The publicly listed email for My Hockey Hero: producer@podstarter.io.

How many listeners does My Hockey Hero have?

Podseeker estimates My Hockey Hero reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for My Hockey Hero?

My Hockey Hero typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Hockey players/figures from varied levels of the game (major junior, NHL-drafted prospects, historical trailblazers), ideally with a compelling personal barrier-breaking or development narrative (diversity/inclusion, identity, resilience). Common among recent guests: NHL draft selection; Major junior starring roles; Historical firsts or barrier-breaking signings. Recent guests include Mike McKegney, Hayden Paupanekis, and Alex Huang.

How hard is it to get booked on My Hockey Hero?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does My Hockey Hero cover?

Recent episodes cover Ice Hockey, Athletes, Sports, Diversity, and Inclusion. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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