Around the RINK

Interviewed in this episode is Stanley Cup Champion and current St. Louis Blues forward, Brayden Schenn. Brayden brings us through life in the NHL with COVID hurdles and not having fans in the building, to how it affects their day to day life. Schenner then talks with us about his championship run with the St. Louis Blues and how they went from last place to hoisting the cup. He talks about how he spent his day with the cup and what it meant to him to win it. Ending with Schenner & Chewy reminiscing on old times with the Brandon Wheat Kings. This is an episode you DO NOT want to miss! Listen, download and enjoy!

Interviewed in this episode is current goaltender for the Utica Comet of the AHL & 2018 World Junior Champion, Joel Hofer. Joel talks about his career path from Pursuit of Excellence, now known as RINK Kelowna making the jump to the WHL and how it prepared him for his pro career now with the Utica Comets and St. Louis Blues. Joel talks about his ride to being a World Junior Champion with Team Canada after a hard fought series and relieving the starting goaltender, along with the pressures he faced. Joel takes us through his NHL Draft day where he was selected #107 overall in the 4th round by the St. Louis Blues. For goaltenders the mental side of the game is just as important as the play, learn about how Joel overcomes the pressures of being a goaltender with his Mental Coach. Listen, download and enjoy!

Interviewed in this episode is KHL All-Star having 550 points in 608 games in the KHL, Nigel Dawes. Dawzy has an extensive playing career spending time in the NHL for 6 years and eventually going over seas to the KHL where he found his groove. Dawzy talks about his NHL career and what made him make the jump to go play overseas and how that adjustment was for him. Nigel played on one of the most iconic Team Canada World Junior teams in history as he dressed alongside Crosby, Bergeron, Getzlaf and many other noteable athletes. Dawzy is 13 games away from 1000 pro games and we are excited to see him reach that milestone! This is an episode you do not want to miss! Listen, download and enjoy!

Interviewed in this episode is current NHL Skill Development Coach for the Nashville Predators, Sebastien Bordeleau. Sebastien has an extensive playing career playing in the NHL for close to 10 years and finishing his career in the NLA with EHC Biel-Bienne in Switzerland. During his career he played with and against some of the greatest in the game. Sebastien speaks on many exciting and interesting stories throughout his playing career both in the NHL and overseas. He finishes with letting us in on how he got the itch for skill development and the importance of it in the game today. Listen, download and enjoy!

EPISODE 45 IS HERE! Interviewed in this episode is co-host of Around the RINK, Chewy also known as, Dwayne Gylywoychuk. Chewy has an extensive playing and coaching resume including time with the WHL, Pro and Olympic Teams. Chewy discusses his junior career with the Brandon Wheat Kings along with, holding the record of most games played as a Wheat King. Moving into his time in the ECHL and eventually the WPHL before finishing overseas in London, England with the Romford Raiders. Chewy also discusses his involvement with the Women's Canadian National Program where he has been behind the bench and scenes for many years, even being awarded an olympic medal! Listen, download and enjoy!

Interviewed in this episode is Hockey Canada's Manager of Player Development, Corey McNabb. McNabb talks about how he got involved with Hockey Canada, and the current position he is in. He also lets listeners in on some behind the scenes of the different certifications and programs Hockey Canada has designed across the country. Along with, speaks on the importance of skill development in every stream of hockey especially the developing players. This is a terrific episode for parents to learn about the importance of skill development in the game we all know and love. Listen, download and enjoy!

Interviewed in this episode is former Winnipeg Thrasher and current Seattle Thunderbird, Conner Roulette. Conner is currently quarantining in preparation for the 2021 IIHF World Championship where he will represent Canada. Conner lets listeners in on his career path to the WHL, what it means to currently be representing Canada and discusses the changes to his season and Championship due to COVID-19. Download, listen and enjoy!

Interviewed in this episode is RINK Marketing and Communications Manager, Kyle Mulder. Kyle tells us about his career through the Winnipeg Minor system, when he made the jump to the WHL to play with the Regina Pats and eventually how he made his way back to Manitoba where he thought he had finished his career with the Selkirk Steelers, of the MJHL. Kyle gives insight into his love for travelling, where he soon found his passion of showing his creative side through photography and videography in New Zealand. While in New Zealand, Kyle stumbled upon professional hockey and re-sparked his love for the game where he continued to play overseas for the Sky City Stampede. Listen, download and enjoy!

Interviewed in this episode is newly named captain of the Portland Winterhawks, Nick Cicek. Nick speaks on being named captain of the Winterhawks and what it means to him. As well as, his hockey journey and going from a 7th round draft pick in the WHL to being a top defensemen. Nick provides AMAZING insight to what it takes to make it to the WHL, but also stay in the WHL. This is an episode you DONT want to miss! Listen, download and enjoy!

Interviewed in this episode is a guy who is known as the 'one-punch wonder' with his time with the Vancouver Canucks, Aaron Volpatti. Patti speaks on his unique hockey career, from playing Junior B to jumping to being a absolute grinder for the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL. Aaron touches on having a life changing accident that made him think he would never skate again, to having one phone call that changed that for him. Aaron made the decision to go play for Brown University, where he shortly became a top 4 prospect of the NCAA, being undrafted and having many offers to play Professional Hockey. Aaron speaks on his time with the Vancouver Canucks and the Washington Capitals. As well as, how he became an ambassador for Hockey Gives Blood and what it means to him. Listen, download and enjoy.

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