Around the RINK

Interviewed in this episode is former Dauphin Kings Head Coach and RINK Hockey Academy Elite 15's Assistant Coach, Mitch Giguere. Mitch is currently working as the Video Coach for the Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the KHL in Russia. Mitch speaks on his time with RINK, as well as, gives insight into the day to day life of a Professional Video Coach and the adjustment to currently living in Russia for the KHL Playoffs. Listen, download and enjoy.

Interviewed in this episode is former RINK Hockey Academy Student-Athlete and current Prince Albert Raider, Evan Herman. Jarrett & Chewy talk with Hermy about the upcoming WHL Bubble he is entering this weekend and his excitement for it. As well as, reminisce on his RINK Hockey Academy days billeting with the Jarvis' household, and how RHA prepared him for the jump to the WHL. Learn more about Hermy's favourite extracurricular, hunting and fishing! Listen, download and enjoy. 

Interviewed in this episode is hockey legend, Jarome Iginla. Jarome is the newest hire for RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna & will be the Head Coach of the U-15 Prep Team for the 2021-22' season. Jarome talks about his excitement to embark on this new chapter in his life alongside his family, as well as touches on his past coaching experience in Boston. Aside from Jarome's excitement to join RINK, Jarrett and Chewy talk all things hockey with Iggy including stand out memories he had within his 1500 NHL games. Listen, download and enjoy. 

Talk with Jarrett and Jarv as we officially are opening the RINK back up, and hear their predictions for this weeks NHL games! Interviewed in this episode is Brett, Larissa and Troy Martyniuk. Learn about each of their individual playing and coaching careers, and get some insider info into the life of growing up in a house full of hockey! Even learn about how Larissa survived growing up alongside two goaltenders. Listen, download and enjoy!

Around the RINK's first DOUBLE episode! Interviewed in this episode is Addie Miles-Abbott, RINK's own; Manager of Female Player Development. Addie gives insights into the world of Female Hockey. She speaks on the difference between the NWHL & the PWHPA, as well as the current controversy between the NWHL and well-know, Barstool Sports.  Also interviewed in this episode of Dr. Sean Nagasaka, Chiropractor at RINK Testify Performance. Nagasaka speaks on the services he provides at both RINK Training Centre and RINK North, while giving insight into the benefits of Chiropractic care. Listen, download and enjoy!

Interviewed in this episode is #RINKTrained James McIsaac. James has an extensive playing career as he is a former Portage Terrier, Muskegon Lumberjack, Brooks Bandit and current NCAA D1 RPI Engineer. James speaks on his junior career where he began as a 16 year old with the Winnipeg Blues where he was traded to the Portage Terriers and had career had a break through, tallying 53 point seasons with the Terriers. Following his time in the MJHL, Jimmy took a chance and went down south to join the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the USHL. Following his time in the USHL and the AJHL,  he finished his junior career with the Brooks Bandits', Jimmy accepted an offer to play his dream of NCAA D1 hockey at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. Listen, download and enjoy.

Around the RINK's first podcast back after the holiday break! Interviewed in this episode is Glenn Carnegie. Long time skills coach of the Vancouver Canucks joins RINK Kelowna as Regional Manager of Player Development B.C. Glenn will be leading RINK Kelowna’s on-ice skill development and off-ice conditioning in conjunction with RINK Winnipeg and RINK Testify Performance philosophies. His role will be to oversee the development of RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna student-athletes as well as programs and camps ran within the region. Glenn brings a wealth of experience to the organization with over 20 years in the hockey industry and last 10 at both the NHL and AHL levels, we are VERY excited to have him join the RINK team. Listen, download and enjoy!

Around the RINK Christmas special featuring former Cornell Big Red Captain, current PWPHA & Canadian National Team member, Micah Zandee-Hart. Micah speaks on her career path growing up in BC, and touches on the influence her brother had on her which drove her to pursue hockey. Micah has an extensive playing career at 23 years old playing 4 years with Cornell's Big Red Women's hockey where she served as captain in her senior year. As well as, learn how Micah got named to the Canadian Women's National team where she has won Bronze, Silver and GOLD representing Canada. Finishing the interview with speaking on Micah serving as the assistant coach of the RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna U-18 Female Prep team, she speaks on how important it is to be a role model to the girls she is currently coaching. Listen, download and enjoy! 

Interviewed in this episode is former RHA Student-Athlete & current Sioux City Musketeer, Carter Loney. Carter talks on his 3 years with the RINK Hockey Academy and how it prepared him for his junior career where he played with the Steinbach Pistons of the MJHL & now in the USHL with the Sioux City Musketeers. Carter has committed to the University of Minnesota-Duluth for the 2021-22' season and speaks on the impact he wants to make coming in. Listen, download and enjoy. 

Interviewed in this episode is former Winkler Flyer, Lincoln Star & UND Fighting Sioux - Nick Fuher.  Nick has a very unique hockey story which he dives into. Hockey lead Nick to coaching, where he coached the RINK Hockey Academy Elite 15's and is now the Director of Player Personnel with the RINK Hockey Academy. Nick speaks on his time at UND and how his time with the Flyers and Lincoln stars shaped him to be ready for that next step. Nick also speaks on winning the Allan Cup alongside RINK Employees Brad Purdie and Jon Cara. Listen, download and enjoy!