Top Cheddar

Steve Young started his junior hockey journey with the For Saskatchewan Traders of the Alberta Junior Hockey League in 1986-87.  He made his Western Hockey League debut that same season with the Calgary Wranglers.  When the Wranglers moved to Lethbridge to become the Hurricanes in 1987-88, Young etched his name in the record books, scoring the first goal in Hurricanes history.  During that season he was traded to the New Westminster Bruins.  Before the 1988-89 season started, Young was on the move again, this time dealt to the Moose Jaw Warriors. He was selected by the New York Islanders in the 5th round of the 1989 National Hockey League Draft.  Young returned to the WHL for his 20-year old season, he started in Moose Jaw, was traded to the Prince Albert Raiders, was there for 10 games, then moved to the Portland Winterhawks.  After his time in junior, Young went on to play four seasons with the University of Alberta Golden Bears, winning Canada West 3 times and the national championship in 1992. After hockey he has built a very successful business career including significant stops with the Edmonton Police force, Alberta politics and post secondary education including NAIT, MacEwan and the University of Alberta. Steve is currently a special project manager with AIMCO, the Alberta Investment Management Corporation. Big thanks to the awesome team at Troubled Monk. We’re thrilled that they’ve joined us a sponsor of the Top Cheddar podcast. An amazing Alberta entrepreneurship story. Be sure to check them out and pick up some tasty beverages today! https://troubledmonk.com Top Cheddar is hosted by Cam Moon (Mooner) & Rob LeLacheur (Lolly) who chat with those who have excelled in hockey and the world of business. The entertainment is plenty as we get to hear some terrific hockey stories from all of the different hockey leagues and some Stanley Cup tales for good measure. In addition to the great hockey stories, we chat about the career(s) they've enjoyed since leaving the ice and we get to learn how hockey has helped them through their time in business and entrepreneurship. The Top Cheddar podcast is produced by Road 55, a content creation marketing firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Learn more at: https://road55.ca

Noah Welch was drafted in the second round of the 2001 National Hockey League Draft out of high school hockey in the Boston (MA) area.  Before going to professional hockey, Welch played four years with Harvard University, and was captain his final year.  In fact, he is in the Harvard University Athletics Hall Of Fame.  He graduated from Harvard in 2005, and began his pro career with Wilkes-Barre in the American Hockey League, but made his NHL debut late that season with the Penguins. Welch played in North America for six seasons, playing with Pittsburgh, Florida, Tampa Bay and Atlanta in the NHL.  He also spent time in the AHL with Wilkes-Barre, Rochester and Chicago.  Then it was off to play in Sweden, Welch played seven seasons in the top professional league in that country.  Welch was able to play in the Olympics in his last year, representing Team USA in the 2018 Olympic Games in South Korea. Big thanks to the awesome team at Troubled Monk. We’re thrilled that they’ve joined us a sponsor of the Top Cheddar podcast. An amazing Alberta entrepreneurship story. Be sure to check them out and pick up some tasty beverages today! https://troubledmonk.com Top Cheddar is hosted by Cam Moon (Mooner) & Rob LeLacheur (Lolly) who chat with those who have excelled in hockey and the world of business. The entertainment is plenty as we get to hear some terrific hockey stories from all of the different hockey leagues and some Stanley Cup tales for good measure. In addition to the great hockey stories, we chat about the career(s) they've enjoyed since leaving the ice and we get to learn how hockey has helped them through their time in business and entrepreneurship. The Top Cheddar podcast is produced by Road 55, a content creation marketing firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Learn more at: https://road55.ca

Kevin St. Jacques played five years in the Western Hockey League.  First with the Spokane Chiefs and then with the Lethbridge Hurricanes. He was part of Eastern Division Champion teams with the Hurricanes in 1990 and 1991.  Kevin won the WHL scoring title in the 1991-92 season, putting up 140 points.  He was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 6th round of the 1991 National Hockey League Draft.  Kevin went on to play professional hockey for 15 years. Now Kevin is the Premier Head Coach of the Carolina Junior Hurricanes program in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Big thanks to the awesome team at Troubled Monk. We’re thrilled that they’ve joined us a sponsor of the Top Cheddar podcast. An amazing Alberta entrepreneurship story. Be sure to check them out and pick up some tasty beverages today! https://troubledmonk.com Top Cheddar is hosted by Cam Moon (Mooner) & Rob LeLacheur (Lolly) who chat with those who have excelled in hockey and the world of business. The entertainment is plenty as we get to hear some terrific hockey stories from all of the different hockey leagues and some Stanley Cup tales for good measure. In addition to the great hockey stories, we chat about the career(s) they've enjoyed since leaving the ice and we get to learn how hockey has helped them through their time in business and entrepreneurship. The Top Cheddar podcast is produced by Road 55, a content creation marketing firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Learn more at: https://road55.ca

Shawn Belle played 10 years of professional hockey, including time with the Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers and the Colorado Avalanche.  Belle was a 1st round selection of the St. Louis Blues in the 2003 National Hockey League Draft.  The last four years of his pro career were spent in Europe, three in Germany and one in Sweden.  In junior, Belle played in the Western Hockey League with Regina and Tri-City.  He was a part of Team Canada at the World Junior Championships in 2004 (silver) and 2005 (gold). Upon retiring, Belle has been very busy.  He has coached with Sherwood Park (AJHL), NAIT (ACAC), and OHA Edmonton Elite 15’s.  He’s also opened up a business called Seven Hockey and trains athletes.  Belle has also become involved in the business of the game working for a player agency. He’s an Associate Advisor Pro and Prospect Services for Link Management International. Big thanks to the awesome team at Troubled Monk. We’re thrilled that they’ve joined us a sponsor of the Top Cheddar podcast. An amazing Alberta entrepreneurship story. Be sure to check them out and pick up some tasty beverages today! https://troubledmonk.com Top Cheddar is hosted by Cam Moon (Mooner) & Rob LeLacheur (Lolly) who chat with those who have excelled in hockey and the world of business. The entertainment is plenty as we get to hear some terrific hockey stories from all of the different hockey leagues and some Stanley Cup tales for good measure. In addition to the great hockey stories, we chat about the career(s) they've enjoyed since leaving the ice and we get to learn how hockey has helped them through their time in business and entrepreneurship. The Top Cheddar podcast is produced by Road 55, a content creation marketing firm located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Learn more at: https://road55.ca