Ryan is joined by the Storm's Vice President of Business Operations Matt Newby, who shares details on Guelph's successful bid to host the 2027 Memorial Cup. Matt shares insights into the franchise's prep work for the selection committee, which included involving alumni, venues around the city and much, much more that ultimately led to an extremely exciting get for the Storm and the Royal City.

Ryan welcomes on rookie Storm forward and native of Ukraine Illia Shybinskyi onto the pod. Illia shares details of his early hockey years in Europe, being drafted by the Storm, adjusting to the style of hockey here, and his favourite players to watch.

Storm d-man and Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Grant Spada comes on the podcast again to tell Ryan about being drafted into the NHL, his experience at rookie camp and how his game continues to evolve. Grant also talks about his love of playing physical and sticking up for his team mates, and scoring his first career OHL goal.

Ryan welcomes on first year forward Christopher Soares, a camp invitee who made the team and continues to impress with his hard work. Chris chats about his minor hockey journey, his time in the OJHL, his NCAA commitment and his enjoyment of the Storm group so far. This was recorded just a few days before Chris scored his first AND second career OHL goals against London.

Storm rookie forward Mark Pape joins Ryan this week. Mark talks about growing up in Ohio and his love for Cleveland sports, how he fell in love with hockey and his minor hockey experiences at The Brick Invitational and the Pittsburgh Penguins minor hockey AAA program. He also gives details on his equipment, music taste and his early time in the Royal City.

Ryan talks with newly acquired Storm defender Patrick Babin on his transition to Guelph, growing up in Niagara and his early hockey influences. Patrick also shines a light on his equipment preferences, his team building experience with the guys, and his development journey as a young captain with Niagara North Stars and a GOHL stint, as well.

Ryan sits down with 3rd year Storm defender Quinn Beauchesne to relive his 2025 draft night after getting picked by Pittsburgh in the 5th round. Quinn also discusses his mentality this year, his colleagues on the Storm blue line, and the challenges that operating a power play present to offensive defensemen.

Storm defender and assistant captain Rowan Topp joins Ryan to talk about his experience at Minnesota's NHL prospects camp this year, his continued growth as a leader on the team and what being part of the leadership core this season means to him.

Storm overager and captain Charlie Paquette comes back on the show to discuss being drafted by Dallas, attending NHL camp, his time in Guelph and what makes being a member of the Storm so special as he enters his 5th and final season in the OHL.

Storm Head Coach Cory Stillman chats with Ryan about settling in for his 2nd year behind the bench, returning players, new faces, his bench staff and the new leadership core as the Storm look to have a bounce-back season.