Lessons From the Ice and Beyond, with Jeremy Roenick

Explore the resilience, competitive mindset, and fan-first ethos that shaped Jeremy Roenick’s path to the NHL Hall of Fame.

In this special episode of the FEG Insight Bridge, recorded in connection with the 2026 FEG Hockey Classic, NHL Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick reflects on a career defined by tenacity, adaptability, and connection. From elite youth hockey to an unconventional jump into the NHL, he shares lessons forged under pressure, career‑defining moments, and why family, joy, and connection to fans continue to matter long after the final horn.

Key Takeaways:

Sustained success comes from learning how to face pressure and setbacks head‑on, adapting without losing confidence or identity.
Winning cultures depend as much on trust and accountability as individual ability.
A late-career reset in San Jose, grounded in accountability and support, led to Roenick’s 500th goal and a dignified finish.
Jeremy's 2024 Hall of Fame induction ultimately reflected not just individual achievement, but a career built on resilience, accountability, and the relationships that sustained him over time.

Episode Chapters

0:00	Opening
1:45	Setting the Stage: The FEG Hockey Classic
2:17	Early Roots: First Skates, Constant Movement, and Chasing the Game
6:21	Thayer Academy, Tony Amonte, and Emerging as a Top Prospect
7:50	Draft Expectations, the BC Pause, and a Jolt of NHL Reality
14:49	Mike Keenan and Learning How to Play with Edge and Conviction
18:54	The Unexpected Legacy of NHL ’94
20:48	Philadelphia’s 2004 Run and the City that Embraced Him
24:22	Phoenix, the Tkachuks, and the Next Generation
27:55	Hitting Bottom, Finding Belief, and the San Jose Revival
32:12	The Hall of Fame Call, Gratitude, and the Role of Family
45:07	Lightning Round and Life Beyond the Rink

SPEAKERS

Host

Greg Dowling, CFA, CAIA

Chief Investment Officer, Head of Research, FEG

Greg Dowling is Chief Investment Officer and Head of Research at FEG. Greg joined FEG in 2004 and focuses on managing the day-to-day activities of the research department. Greg chairs the firm’s Investment Committee, which approves all manager recommendations and provides oversight on strategic asset allocations and capital market assumptions. He is also a member of the firm’s Leadership Team and Risk Committee.

Jeremy Roenick

Former Professional Ice Hockey Player, NHL Hall of Fame

Known to hockey fans simply as "JR" is one of the greatest American‑born players to ever lace up a pair of skates. Roenick was drafted 8th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks straight out of high school in 1988, and by the time he was 19 years old, he was already playing in the NHL.

Over a remarkable 20‑season career, JR suited up for five franchises — Chicago, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and San Jose — racking up 513 goals and over 1,200 points in more than 1,300 games. He was a nine‑time NHL All‑Star, a two‑time Olympian, and earned a silver medal with Team USA at the 2002 Winter Games. After retiring in 2009, he became one of hockey's most recognizable broadcasters, and in 2024, he received the ultimate honor — induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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