You made the show I see. Only 2 games but you know how many people have had that dream ? Back when you played for New Westminster every team had 3-4 guys who fought a lot.
This is the most honest and forthright interview about the role I've ever seen. He told it like it is without glorifying the role nor being hypocritical by bashing it...good job and RIP Todd.
Whoa. This interview was a real eye opener for me with regards to Todd Ewen and how he played the game. I gained a whole new insight to this man and have come away with a respect for him that has honestly surprised myself. Of all of the "enforcer" interviews that I have seen, which is plenty; this interview was the most insightful and educating with regards to what really goes on in the minds of these enforcers. May he Rest in Peace.
I remember his rivalry and "hatred" between Tony Twist. And just like Twist, Ewen was really intelligent and articulate fellow. Surprisingly many of these tough guys are. Rest In Peace warrior.
Firefighting is very similar. I’m not so scared of the fire, but scared of making a mistake and letting down my company. Continued Rest in Peace Todd. You will always be remembered by many
Lots of respect for this gentleman. These warriors are a rare breed . Under valued and over used. True sign of a man is his willingness to protect the herd he sees over. RIP Sir!
One time I was watching a Kings broadcast in LA and they had Todd on in between periods and he showed off these little sculptures he made out of hockey tape; hockey pants, sweater, stick, etc. They were so cool looking... and also, he knocked out Probert. As a St. Louisian I've met people who know him and they all said that he comes across as an interesting sort of inquisitive guy. Tony Twist might not like him but Blues fans will always love him. If he had ever knocked out Behn Wilson in the Old Barn he probably would have been elected mayor.
This man was a sweetheart, and being an enforcer was not the right line of work for him, even though he is an all-time great. I wish he were a school teacher! He ended up writing children's books. What an amazing human being. God bless.
CTE would be such a horrible experience to go through. Todd was such an intelligent man and was robbed of a long happy life with his family. I’m thankful that by chance I mostly played lower impact sports like baseball and golf growing up.
I'm just finding out that he had passed right now,and ,as a Bruin fan,it still breaks my heart.He was an NHLer,a small club of men's men,playing the toughest game ever,in an Era of never backing down,and he answered the bell,everytime.Kudos...I'm very sorry to hear that playing that way caused him great bodily injury but he played anyway to protect his friends and teammates...THIS BRUIN FAN SENDS HIS HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MR.TODD EWEN.......MAY YOU RIP BIG GUY....
I used to see and chat with him a lot during youth hockey events throughout the StL area in the early-mid 2000s. He was a really cool guy. Sad when I heard that he took his own life.
My parents had season tickets to the new Westminster Bruins when he and his brother Dean were there. Very nice people. Salt of the earth types. Rest well sir.
Very Very well said by Tony Twist the role of the enforcer. Proactive to put a stop to things before the aggressive play of players on the other team cause injuries/horrible injuries to players on your team, etc, etc, etc. Thank you Tony Twist. And a very tough job for the person who must fulfill the job of the enforcer and just how quickly management can just turn their back on you in an almost instant - enforcers are humans too, not machines.
St.Louis always had some badass enforcers but this guy seemed to come out of nowhere when on a Saturday night he TKO’d Probert. He was a God in The Lou after that.
When you earn a KO over Probert and wins against guys like Tony Twist your an outstanding fighter with punching power.. Todd was such a kind soft spoken man. Just dont piss him off.
He was right under Canuck's scouts nose in New West. Big tough as nails guy who could play. Nah,we picked some pansy instead.. round 4 he is still there ... arghh!!
It kills me to hear him say it's my job to go out there and protect everybody else. However he only ever get signed to one-year contracts and doesn't even get paid remotely 1/4 of the people he's paid to protect now that is a reason to have a hard life after the fact.RIP TODD...I GET IT! I DID IT......ITS NO LONGER FUN NOR OUR JOB...... now our job is dealing with the aftermath And the emotions that we were forced to stick deep down in our stomachs while we were hired for only a year at a time.
Ya he landed a great shot, but you wake a sleeping bear and unfortunately he never really beat bob again. But to say you koed the best ever. Pretty bad ass!
Played with Todd for 2 years in junior. I knew it bothered him- even back then. Very smart and sensitive dude. RIP.
You made the show I see. Only 2 games but you know how many people have had that dream ? Back when you played for New Westminster every team had 3-4 guys who fought a lot.
Love this dude’s brutal honesty. St. Louis loves him forever.
This is the most honest and forthright interview about the role I've ever seen. He told it like it is without glorifying the role nor being hypocritical by bashing it...good job and RIP Todd.
Couldn't agree more
What the one with tony twist
Seemed like a good dude…extremely sad 😞
Definitely one of my favorite enforcers and Habs tough guys ever. RIP Todd. You are missed.
Todd Ewen, one of the nicest people you could meet. It's sad he's gone. I think Blues fan would have loved to have him around.
Whoa. This interview was a real eye opener for me with regards to Todd Ewen and how he played the game. I gained a whole new insight to this man and have come away with a respect for him that has honestly surprised myself. Of all of the "enforcer" interviews that I have seen, which is plenty; this interview was the most insightful and educating with regards to what really goes on in the minds of these enforcers. May he Rest in Peace.
Well said, Liam. thumbs up
I remember his rivalry and "hatred" between Tony Twist. And just like Twist, Ewen was really intelligent and articulate fellow. Surprisingly many of these tough guys are. Rest In Peace warrior.
He was in my gym class for awhile in H.S. Great Dude.Hes telling it exactly how it is.Well said Todd.R.i.P
Loved watching Todd play as a kid. Always perked up when I saw that he was on the ice. RIP.
‘Can’t believe he’s gone, so young. ‘Remember him in Montreal, great guy.
Seemed like such a good guy from this interview. And seemed like such a positive guy. Very sad ending, so sorry for his widow, and his family.
Great guy! R.I.P. Mr Ewen. .We love you!
Always liked it when you took the ice. You were a true player. Off ice.... a gentleman. RIP
Montreal will never forget Mr. Todd Ewen RIP !
The guys that played this role paid a price for it, some paid the ultimate price. RIP Todd Ewen 😔
Firefighting is very similar. I’m not so scared of the fire, but scared of making a mistake and letting down my company.
Continued Rest in Peace Todd. You will always be remembered by many
Lots of respect for this gentleman. These warriors are a rare breed . Under valued and over used. True sign of a man is his willingness to protect the herd he sees over. RIP Sir!
Poor guy, no more pain, rip Todd , rest easy.
One time I was watching a Kings broadcast in LA and they had Todd on in between periods and he showed off these little sculptures he made out of hockey tape; hockey pants, sweater, stick, etc. They were so cool looking... and also, he knocked out Probert. As a St. Louisian I've met people who know him and they all said that he comes across as an interesting sort of inquisitive guy. Tony Twist might not like him but Blues fans will always love him. If he had ever knocked out Behn Wilson in the Old Barn he probably would have been elected mayor.
This man was a sweetheart, and being an enforcer was not the right line of work for him, even though he is an all-time great. I wish he were a school teacher! He ended up writing children's books. What an amazing human being. God bless.
CTE would be such a horrible experience to go through. Todd was such an intelligent man and was robbed of a long happy life with his family. I’m thankful that by chance I mostly played lower impact sports like baseball and golf growing up.
I'm just finding out that he had passed right now,and ,as a Bruin fan,it still breaks my heart.He was an NHLer,a small club of men's men,playing the toughest game ever,in an Era of never backing down,and he answered the bell,everytime.Kudos...I'm very sorry to hear that playing that way caused him great bodily injury but he played anyway to protect his friends and teammates...THIS BRUIN FAN SENDS HIS HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF MR.TODD EWEN.......MAY YOU RIP BIG GUY....
RIP to a legend 😢
I used to see and chat with him a lot during youth hockey events throughout the StL area in the early-mid 2000s. He was a really cool guy. Sad when I heard that he took his own life.
seems like a great guy. Props Todd.
My parents had season tickets to the new Westminster Bruins when he and his brother Dean were there. Very nice people. Salt of the earth types. Rest well sir.
R.I.P Todd Ewen. You did your job well.
Whoe!!!....Didn't hear anything had happened to Ewen...sorry to hear this RIP Todd Ewen.
This was a fantastic interview, he was clearly a very smart man.
Very Very well said by Tony Twist the role of the enforcer. Proactive to put a stop to things before the aggressive play of players on the other team cause injuries/horrible injuries to players on your team, etc, etc, etc. Thank you Tony Twist.
And a very tough job for the person who must fulfill the job of the enforcer and just how quickly management can just turn their back on you in an almost instant - enforcers are humans too, not machines.
Cool dude. Always thought he was one of the toughest when he was with Montreal
Smart guy
Todd played over 500 games, that's pretty impressive!
Also won a Cup with the Habs in 1993.
Solid career for sure.
I miss Todd. R.I.P.
RIP Todd, you were my favorite hab! Just so so sad 😢
Rip Todd
Rest in Peace, Todd Ewen.
RIP Todd
Sad, seems like he was a decent, well-spoken guy who undoubtedly did his job well. And one of the very few guys who handily beat Probert.
RIP bro, I didnt know about you until you were a Duck, I know Paul Kariya Definitely appreciated you! :D
RIP. These guys were underpaid but appreciated by us fans for their role
RIP Todd...
He wrote children's books
What a great guy. Who’d a thunk?
Put me in NOW coach!!!
This is why I only buy grinder and enforcer jerseys. Skill players get enough love from fans already
Classy
St.Louis always had some badass enforcers but this guy seemed to come out of nowhere when on a Saturday night he TKO’d Probert. He was a God in The Lou after that.
When you earn a KO over Probert and wins against guys like Tony Twist your an outstanding fighter with punching power.. Todd was such a kind soft spoken man. Just dont piss him off.
Rest in peace.
He was right under Canuck's scouts nose in New West. Big tough as nails guy who could play. Nah,we picked some pansy instead.. round 4 he is still there ... arghh!!
It kills me to hear him say it's my job to go out there and protect everybody else. However he only ever get signed to one-year contracts and doesn't even get paid remotely 1/4 of the people he's paid to protect now that is a reason to have a hard life after the fact.RIP TODD...I GET IT! I DID IT......ITS NO LONGER FUN NOR OUR JOB...... now our job is dealing with the aftermath And the emotions that we were forced to stick deep down in our stomachs while we were hired for only a year at a time.
rip
In his rookie year, he gets into it with Probert.. BEATS him. Not an easy job
Ya he landed a great shot, but you wake a sleeping bear and unfortunately he never really beat bob again. But to say you koed the best ever. Pretty bad ass!
Sounds like he fucking hated that job
Rip
The audio on this sucks.
Get new speakers
Can barely hear him.