It’s a fun episode this week with a fun guest. On Episode 193, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast welcomes Dave Tomlinson, radio color commentator for the Seattle Kraken. Dave is fresh off of grinding out 30 games in 14 days at the IIHF World Championship, so John, Andy, and Darren ask about that experience before diving into Dave’s long and winding road as a professional player and eventually a broadcaster.
Aside from the interview with Dave, the guys also discuss the news that Dan Bylsma was hired as the first coach of the Coachella Valley Firebirds and share some additional Kraken-related tidbits before updating you on the Stanley Cup Final.
After the interview with Dave, the guys shift to segments, which this week include Let’s Get Quizzical, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.
On this week’s Sound Of Hockey Podcast, the guys give a couple quick Seattle Kraken updates, revolving around the signing of Finnish free agent Ville Petman and the re-signing of Jeremy Lauzon with the Nashville Predators. They then shift their focus to junior hockey, where they discuss the Seattle Thunderbirds falling just short against the Edmonton Oil Kings and Kraken prospect Ryan Winterton reaching the Memorial Cup.
Eventually, John, Andy, and Darren circle back around to NHL talk, discussing the opening of the Stanley Cup Final, Bruce Cassidy and John Tortorella getting hired by NHL teams, and Gary Bettman’s latest presser.
Segments this week include Bad Boys, Weekly One-Timers, Tweets of the Week, and Three Stars.
This is a very listener-centric episode of the Sound Of Hockey Podcast, as John, Andy, and Darren spend a significant portion of the show interacting with Mailbag questions and five-star reviews. Hilarity ensues, as does some thoughtful debate.
Meanwhile, the Seattle Thunderbirds have advanced to the WHL Championship Series, which gets plenty of attention, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs are down to just four teams remaining.
Other topics this week Charlotte being eliminated from the AHL playoffs and John being enthralled by Tempe, AZ City Council meetings.
Segments this week include Weekly One-Timers, Tweets of the Week, and Three Stars.
There’s been a lot happening in the hockey world this past week, and the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is here to bring you up to speed. From the Seattle Thunderbirds continuing their run deep in the WHL playoffs to the three remaining second-round NHL playoff series, John, Andy, and Darren will fill you in on all that has transpired.
NHL topics discussed include, but are not limited to: The Kraken reportedly (but unofficially) signing Samuel Bucek. The Flames and Oilers both giving up hilarious goals. The Panthers getting swept Name Kadri turning from villain to hero.
Segments this week include Hype-o-theticals, Weekly One-Timers, Tweets of the Week, and Three Stars.
Episode 188 is here, and there are conversations to be had about all levels of hockey, from the WHL to the AHL to the NHL.
At the AHL level, the Charlotte Checkers are alive and well and are heading into the second… er… third round of the Calder Cup playoffs. In the WHL, the Seattle Thunderbirds have reached the Western Conference Championship Series and will take on the Kamloops Blazers. And at the NHL level, the second round of the playoffs is now underway.
Looking back on the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Sound Of Hockey Podcast discusses the onslaught of Game 7’s that happened last week and the many wonders of Jake Oettinger (among other topics).
Eventually, John, Andy, and Darren will shift to segments, which this week include Weekly One-Timers, Tweets of the Week, and Three Stars.
The NHL Draft Lottery has passed, and the Seattle Kraken will pick No. 4 overall. It’s not the outcome Kraken fans wanted, but the Sound Of Hockey Podcast is convinced the team will get a good player. They break down some of the options and talk about how they think the top of the draft will shake out.
John, Andy, and Darren also give some thoughts on other Kraken news, like the signing of free agent Peetro Seppälä, before updating on the AHL and WHL playoffs.
They then shift their focus to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which are in full swing, and talk about what each of their respective favorite series has been in the first round.
After plenty of playoff talk, the guys move to segments, which this week include Bad Boys, You Don’t See That Every Day, Weekly One-Timers, and Tweets of the Week.
