Around The A with David Foot and Patrick Williams

This week we run down some of the big AHL names that have decided to make the jump to the KHL in Russia, chat about Dave Andrews' tenure winding down and get the results of the Conference Final round for our "What-If" playoff poll.

Plus, we're joined by longtime reporter covering the Rochester Americans, Kevin Oklobzija, to discuss the major cuts in the Buffalo/Rochester Hockey Operation Departments.

A greats show as always, check it out!

More about the hosts:David Foot @FootyOnTheAirLong-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls, and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.

Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHLLong-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL, and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.

This week we're joined by the American Hockey League's Coach of the Year Karl Taylor of the Milwaukee Admirals, to talk about his team's impressive campaign and we discuss how players might be dealing with their forced time off with @SDGullsAHL Sports Psychology Consultant Kate Allgood.Plus plenty of headlines, including the formation of a Return to Play Task Force, massive hockey ops changes in Buffalo/Rochester and some trouble with the expansion franchise in Palm Springs.More about the hosts:David Foot @FootyOnTheAirLong-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls, and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHLLong-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL, and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.

This week we're joined by the American Hockey League's Coach of the Year Karl Taylor of the Milwaukee Admirals, to talk about his team's impressive campaign and we discuss how players might be dealing with their forced time off with @SDGullsAHL Sports Psychology Consultant Kate Allgood.

Plus plenty of headlines, including the formation of a Return to Play Task Force, massive hockey ops changes in Buffalo/Rochester and some trouble with the expansion franchise in Palm Springs.

More about the hosts:David Foot @FootyOnTheAirLong-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls, and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.

Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHLLong-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL, and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.

This week we're joined by the American Hockey League's 2019/20 Gerry Mayhew of the Iowa Wild and we get some insight on the pandemic-extended offseason from the a coach's perspective, with Belleville Senators Head Coach Troy Mann.We'll also recap some early offseason roster moves, results from round two of the ATA "What If" Playoff Poll and more.A great show as always, check it out!podcastMore about the hosts:David Foot @FootyOnTheAirLong-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls, and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHLLong-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL, and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.

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This week we're joined by the American Hockey League's 2019/20 Gerry Mayhew of the Iowa Wild and we get some insight on the pandemic-extended offseason from the a coach's perspective, with Belleville Senators Head Coach Troy Mann.

We'll also recap some early offseason roster moves, results from round two of the ATA "What If" Playoff Poll and more.

A great show as always, check it out!podcast

More about the hosts:

David Foot @FootyOnTheAir

Long-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls, and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.

Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHL

Long-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL, and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.

On this week's show, we discuss the response from the AHL, its teams, and players, to the ongoing social issues and protests around North America and beyond.We'll also go over the last two league award winners and chat with the new Rookie of the Year, Josh Norris of the Belleville Senators.Plus, Pat gets into a coaching change for the Ontario Reign, with "The Mayor of Ontario" John Hoven, we break down the new branding and logo for the Henderson Silver Knights, and give the first-round results from our "what if Calder Cup Playoff fan poll".

On this week's show, we discuss the response from the AHL, its teams, and players, to the ongoing social issues and protests around North America and beyond.

We'll also go over the last two league award winners and chat with the new Rookie of the Year, Josh Norris of the Belleville Senators.

Plus, Pat gets into a coaching change for the Ontario Reign, with "The Mayor of Ontario" John Hoven, we break down the new branding and logo for the Henderson Silver Knights, and give the first-round results from our "what if Calder Cup Playoff fan poll".

This week we discuss how COVID-19 could impact minor league players, with the head of the Professional Hockey Players Association Larry Landon and we'll preview an upcoming online charity telethon in Hershey, PA with Chocolate Hockey's Kyle Mace.Plus, Pat and David run down some of the recent AHL league award winners, take a guess at the name for the new Golden Knights' affiliate and go over the "what if" scenarios, if the AHL had decided to mimic the NHL's return to play format.More about the hosts:David Foot @FootyOnTheAirLong-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls, and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHLLong-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL, and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.

This week we discuss how COVID-19 could impact minor league players, with the head of the Professional Hockey Players Association Larry Landon and we'll preview an upcoming online charity telethon in Hershey, PA with Chocolate Hockey's Kyle Mace.

Plus, Pat and David run down some of the recent AHL league award winners, take a guess at the name for the new Golden Knights' affiliate and go over the "what if" scenarios, if the AHL had decided to mimic the NHL's return to play format.

More about the hosts:

David Foot @FootyOnTheAir

Long-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls, and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.

Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHL

Long-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL, and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.

This week we discuss the AHL's All-Rookie team and season All-Stars for 2019-20, along with some affiliation news and the completion of the deal to build a new arena for the incoming Vegas farm club.We'll go further in-depth on the Vegas move with long-time goaltender-turned-broadcaster Mike McKenna and chat with veteran hockey writer Ken Wiebe, of The Athletic.More about the hosts:David Foot @FootyOnTheAirLong-time Radio and Hockey personality, David brings his vast radio experience and his vast hockey knowledge to ATA. You might have seen his work through his current position as one of the voices of the Belleville Senators and his work at CJBQ800 to his work for the Wellington Dukes, Belleville Bulls, and the Peterborough Petes, David is a consumed professional with a passion and a rare understanding of the business.Patrick Williams @pwilliamsNHLLong-time hockey journalist and writer for NHL.com, Patrick brings his vast experience of covering the AHL to ATA. He brings a network of contacts unrivaled in the AHL podcast world and carries with him a plethora of stories and anecdotes from covering the AHL, the Winnipeg Jets, the ECHL, and the OHL. He has been heard before on SXM NHL Network Radio, Lightning Radio amongst other places throughout the years.