It's a WILD episode of Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian, Jeff Sharps and Ian Bagg welcome Jeff's old teammate and longtime Washington Capitals broadcaster Alan May for a hilarious, completely unfiltered trip through old-school hockey. Alan takes Jeff and Ian for an unforgettable trip down memory lane, sharing wild stories from the old school leagues, playing with Jeff in the ECHL on the Utah Grizzlies, fighting his way through junior hockey, making it to the NHL, and he goes up against Mike Tyson kidna of player. He also pulls back the curtain on his incredible transition into broadcasting with the Washington Capitals, and he gives his brutally honest take on the Metropolitan Division. Funny, unpredictable, brutally honest, and packed with unbelievable hockey stories — this is an episode you do NOT want to miss!

Ian Bagg, Jeff Sharples, and Daren Millard are back together! From NHL salaries and the exploding salary cap to the battle for the Pacific Division, this episode dives into the biggest questions facing hockey… while somehow finding time to talk about dogs barking, marriage proposals on the ice, 401K plans, and personal hockey gear!

The guys debate whether rising NHL salaries will create more separation between the haves and have-nots, and they break down the Pacific Division, taking a closer look at the regular season for Vegas, Edmonton, Anaheim, San Jose, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, and Calgary. Millard brings the hockey knowledge, Jeff brings the coaching perspective, and Ian… well, Ian brings Ian.

Ian Bagg and Jeff Sharples welcome Chicago Blackhawks play-by-play voice Rick Ball to discuss the upcoming NHL season, including Patrick Kane's return, Connor Bedard's injury, Bowen Byram's arrival, and the Blackhawks' chances in a loaded Central Division. They also debate the NHL's shortened preseason, back-to-back games, and the challenges of travel and scheduling. Rick looks back on his career, sharing stories from Hockey Night in Canada, Jonathan Toews' emotional return to Chicago, and his unforgettable first NHL broadcast flub. Plus, as the regular season approaches, Ian & Jeff make their Central Division predictions!

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It's the dog days of the NHL summer, so naturally the boys open with Canadian Tire, broken-down Fords, checkout-line impulse buys, and a little hometown Terrace energy before sliding into hockey. From unsigned veterans and PTO talk to rookie camp nerves, old-school training camp stories, Edmonton goaltending, Canucks rink plans, and the future of minor hockey, this one is a classic offseason wander.

In This Episode:

• Bagg's Canadian Tire backdrop and keeping the Terrace theme alive

• Summer NHL leftovers: unsigned vets, PTO possibilities, and where guys like Logan Stanley, John Klingberg, Evander Kane, Ryan Reaves, Riley Smith, Brandon Saad, and Cam Talbot may land

• Jack Campbell retirement talk and whether Europe was ever on the table

• Why the boys need to get Scott Darling back on the pod for goalie contract stories

• NHL money moving fast, cap sticker shock, and why some veterans are still waiting

• Rookie camp memories: walking into your first NHL room, staying quiet, and realizing the level is completely different

• Jeff's Detroit camp stories with Joey Kocur, Bob Probert, and Harold Snepsts

• How the NHL is still about structure, simplicity, getting pucks in, and being where you're supposed to be

• Carolina's identity, playoff hockey, and why predictable, direct hockey still wins when the pressure ramps up

• Freddie Andersen in Edmonton and what changes when you go from Carolina structure to more high-danger chances

• Long seasons, marathon playoffs, and why teams can burn themselves out before the real fight starts

• Vancouver / Canucks rink talk: community access, city partnerships, practice rinks, Zambonis, and hot chocolate dreams

• Zamboni side quests: BBQ Zambonis, lawnmower Zambonis, and putting the Orange Slices logo on one

• Minor hockey under pressure: academies, prep programs, cost, accessibility, and how to get more kids introduced to the game without bankrupting families

• Terrace shows coming September 9th and 10th, with Billy Gardell, Buffalo Airways possibilities, and a hometown buzz building

• Dallas recap, Tampa on deck, the Miller family, AI tough-guy nonsense, and why honesty still matters

• Shoutouts to Mallard on his birthday, Jen and the Mallard family, Tim Hunter, Jim Dwyer, and everyone keeping the offseason alive

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The boys are live from Terrace, BC for a special Riverboat Days episode, joined by two northern hockey legends: Wade Flaherty and Trevor Hendry. It's part hometown reunion, part hockey history lesson, and part deep dive into where the game is headed—from massive NHL contracts and small-market challenges to summer training, grassroots hockey costs, and the Terrace minor hockey teams that punched way above their weight.

In This Episode:

• The first annual Riverboat Days Terrace Challenge

• Jeff and Ian recording live in Terrace with Wade Flaherty and Trevor Hendry

• NHL money talk: massive contracts, rising caps, and whether teams are overpaying or just catching up

• Winnipeg, Calgary, Nashville, and the realities facing small-market teams

• No-tax states, warm-weather markets, and how teams make themselves attractive to players

• Canadian markets, loyalty, legacy, and why winning in places like Winnipeg or Calgary makes you an icon forever

• Summer training in today's NHL: how long players really take off and why the offseason barely feels like an offseason anymore

• Shorter camps, fewer exhibition games, and why players have to show up ready

• The long NHL season debate: player fatigue, fan commitment, TV money, and competing with the NFL and World Cup

• Grassroots hockey costs: equipment, extra ice, academies, travel, tournaments, and how expensive the game has become

• Learn to Play programs and why growing hockey means keeping the entry point accessible

• Terrace minor hockey memories: Peewee Provincials, Bantam runs, Kelowna, the Air Canada Cup, Vernon, Kamloops, and old-school tournaments

• Small-town teams taking on Burnaby, Seafair, North Shore Winter Club, and the big-city programs

• Wooden sticks, Northlands, slap shots from the red line, and Trevor's legendary howitzer

• A big nod to the parents, coaches, volunteers, and community that made Terrace hockey special

• Shoutouts to Tony DeMello and Sight and Sound, Kokanee, Queen Flash, Kingfish, Lonnie Omgren, Dale "Trucker" Kushner, Wade, Trev, and everyone making Riverboat Days feel like home

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Bagg is back in the V8G for Riverboat Days, Jeff is counting down the trip north, and the boys are in full summer-hockey mode. From Terrace parade drama and old hometown jerseys to Fort Wayne Comets love, Patrick Kane heading back to Chicago, Jason Robertson's awkward Dallas dance, and the coaching carousel that never stops spinning, this one is loaded.

In This Episode:

• Bagg checks in from Terrace, BC, just in time for Riverboat Days
• Parade route controversy, pancake breakfast plans, and why Riverboat Days is basically Christmas in the Sharples household
• Old northern hockey names and jerseys: River Kings, Halibut Kings, Rainmakers, Dragon Lake Logging, Terrace Legion, and the classic green-and-yellow rep teams
• Fort Wayne love: Comets jerseys, roller hockey championships, Orange Slices fans at the shows, and hidden-gem hockey towns
• Patrick Kane back to Chicago: why the money makes sense, how he can help Bedard/Nazar, and why hope still sells jerseys
• Cap talk: why contracts are starting to outpace the rising salary cap
• Jason Robertson and Dallas: the long, weird "do we like each other or not?" one-year deal
• Generational wealth vs fit: taking the biggest offer or staying where you want to be
• Electric car detour: Rivian talk, Tesla hesitation, solar panels, and gas prices
• Coaching carousel talk: Torts, Bruce Cassidy, Gerard Gallant, and which teams may come calling
• Are older coaches losing the room—or just losing the newer way of running a staff?
• How Torts leaned on his Vegas assistants and why modern coaching is becoming more collaborative
• Edmonton's Babcock situation: why the stars backing him publicly doesn't end the conversation
• Live from Moose Jaw rabbit holes, old-school coaching jokes, and the "let me see your phone" era
• Emi clears the air on Argentina, the World Cup final, and why context matters
• Fort Wayne Comets jersey reveal + a nod to the Houston Luckies
• Shoutouts to everyone putting on Riverboat Days, plus a heartfelt shoutout to Karen Duffy and her family

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The boys are deep in the summer sports lull, which means hockey talk somehow turns into soccer, Florida weather, airline stories, outdoor games, weird shirts, beer league glory, contract chaos, and financial advice nobody asked for. From Fort Lauderdale comedy crowds to the NHL schedule drop and Connor Bedard's big-money extension, this one is pure offseason Orange Slices.

In This Episode:

• Summer sports withdrawal: NHL, NBA, World Cup, golf, baseball, and why drama keeps people watching
• Bagg's Fort Lauderdale trip: comedy crowds, Florida Panthers fans, lightning delays, and "Miami" games that are not exactly in Miami
• Spirit Airlines headquarters, local business impact, and the ripple effect when companies hit hard times
• NHL schedule talk: Utah vs Colorado in the Winter Classic on New Year's Eve
• Is New Year's Eve the right move, or should the NHL fight for New Year's Day again?
• Opening night triple-header and the league starting earlier in September
• NFL competition, TV scheduling, and why the NHL has to act like a big dog
• Bagg's "FUncle" shirt misunderstanding and the latest from family-road-life chaos
• Live from Moose Jaw update: beer league hockey, dressing room speeches, and why the clips are hitting
• Sidewalk updates from Constable Cabb's phone-call magic
• Connor Bedard's new deal, Leo Carlsson's market-shifting contract, and where NHL salaries are heading
• Generational wealth, athlete money, 401Ks, RRSPs, and the boys accidentally becoming financial advisors
• Youth hockey, NCAA/NIL money, junior hockey pressure, and why kids still need to play because they love the game
• Shoutouts to Dana Bryson, Cam Miller's son, Gordy Mark, and Sholey and his boys running goalie camp

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It's the hockey offseason, which means the boys are officially wandering into every sport, every road story, and every random thought possible. From Live from Moose Jaw and beer league hockey to MLB money, NHL contracts, player wealth, medical advances, trade rumors, travel logic, and a possible live Orange Slices episode in Terrace, this one is peak summer podcast energy.

In This Episode:

• Bagg joins the world of Live from Moose Jaw and breaks down the speed, chirps, and beer league chaos
• The summer sports lull: hockey is over, World Cup is winding down, golf is on, baseball is rolling, and NBA Summer League is back in Vegas
• MLB expansion talk: new teams, massive franchise values, salary cap debates, and why the numbers are getting ridiculous
• NHL money talk: McDavid, Matthews, Makar, Celebrini, generational wealth, and what happens when the playing days end
• Athlete spending, budgeting, and why "more money" can still become a problem fast
• Medical advancements in sports: Jack Eichel's neck surgery, hip procedures, and how big-money athletes can push medicine forward
• Hellebuyck and Larkin rumors: why the internet keeps trading everybody, and why things may go quiet for a while
• Travel logic: why Bagg hits the Prairies in winter and Florida in July
• Riverboat Days planning: a possible live Enjoying Orange Slices episode in Terrace
• Chocolate-covered peanut obsession, John Wynn snack updates, and the latest from the comedy road
• Marriage, TV shows, Dateline, and why watching shows together can become its own sport
• Bagg possibly becoming a player-coach for the Moose Jaw crew
• Youth hockey, CAA camps, overspeed drills, and one shot that was "a bit high"
• World Cup predictions: Argentina vs England, Messi talk, and Emmy riding with his team
• Shoutouts to Bagg's social media crew, Emmy, Meg and her Mount Baker summit, Molly, Colin, and everyone keeping the summer rolling

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No games have been played, but the NHL still refuses to sleep. Jeff and Ian are back with offseason chaos, offer sheet drama, contract numbers that make everyone's head hurt, World Cup tangents, and a sidewalk construction update that may have ruined every skateboarder's day in Bagg's neighbourhood.

In This Episode:

• Bagg's sidewalk gets rebuilt, and the neighbourhood ramp era comes to an end

• Offer sheet madness: why the Leo Carlson situation feels like a sign of the new NHL

• Anaheim, Philly, Pat Verbeek, and what happens when teams walk a star player too close to restricted free agency

• Player power, wow-factor dressing rooms, and why today's NHL has changed fast

• Contract talk: term, money, risk, and why the next wave of stars could push numbers even higher

• Gary Bettman, TV money, streaming, and why the NHL is rubbing shoulders with the big boys now

• Season tickets, dynamic pricing, concession prices, and whether empty seats become a bigger storyline

• NHL vs NFL/NBA/MLB: how hockey competes for attention in a crowded sports world

• The 84-game season debate, speeding up games, and Bagg's brilliant "running time" solution

• Draft development talk: scouting pressure, NCAA programs, and why college hockey looks more appealing than ever

• World Cup detour: Canada, Argentina, Cape Verde, Messi, Ronaldo, and why country-vs-country sports just hit different

• Shoutouts to Randy Hahn's Hans Down beer, Live from Moose Jaw, Ovi coming back, Patrick Kane chatter, Rod Buskas, Serious Aviation, and Bagg's upcoming UK tour dates

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The boys are back with travel chaos, Canadian music nostalgia, Canada Day energy, and a big-time guest: Randy Hahn, longtime voice of the San Jose Sharks. From airport golf carts and Gordon Lightfoot to the future of Hockey Night in Canada, Sharks playoff hopes, Macklin Celebrini, and Randy's brand-new beer, this one goes everywhere in the best possible way.

In This Episode:

• Jeff's return from the Great White North and Bagg's Lake Erie road stories
• Gordon Lightfoot, Loverboy, Bryan Adams, Chilliwack, Trooper, and the unofficial Enjoying Orange Slices Spotify playlist idea
• Canada Day vs July 4th music crossover talk
• Randy Hahn joins the show from Gilroy, California
• Randy's new beer: Hans Down — "He shoots, he pours" 🍺
• The legacy of Hockey Night in Canada and what it means to players, fans, and broadcasters
• Playoff broadcasting, Anaheim's rise, and why the Ducks/Sharks rivalry could be coming back
• San Jose's rebuild: Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, Michael Misa, Ivar Stenberg, Ryan Lynn, and the next wave of Sharks talent
• Why Macklin changed everything for the Sharks organization
• Jumbo Joe Thornton's impact as both franchise legend and mentor
• Draft strategy, prospect development, and how Mike Grier has stocked the cupboard
• NHL broadcast prep, building relationships with young players, and why the game still has to be fun
• Sharks arena renovation talk and why the team is staying in San Jose
• Canada Day party essentials: smoked meat, ketchup chips, Canadian tunes, and cold beer
• Shoutouts to Randy's wife Andrea, Rick Ball, Canadian music legends, and everyone celebrating Canada Day

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