Eye Of The Storm: A Guelph Storm Podcast w/Ryan Drury

Ryan sits down with longtime Communications Director for the Guelph Storm Lindsay Newby, who retired after the 2024-25 season. Lindsay discusses how she started with the franchise, developing relationships with all the players and staff, and her numerous responsibilities throughout her Storm career. She also digs into the special relationships she built with staff past and present, and shares some of her favourite memories with the team over the years that included 2 OHL titles. Lindsay also had a huge hand in getting this podcast going, so if you're listening or watching, give her a thank you!

Ryan welcomes back Wil McFadden to discuss a pretty smooth transition to being a defender lately for the Storm in his 3rd year with the team. Wil talks about filling in on defence and succeeding mightily, what's leading to that success, and the goals for him and the team the rest of the season as they prepare to host the Memorial Cup in 2027.

Ryan welcomes on Storm fan and the host of All 61: A CHL Podcast, Steve McLean. Steve shares the story of his Guelph fandom, his excitement to see the Memorial Cup come to the Royal City, and his ranking of every rink in the CHL past and present. You can check that out on All60CHLpod.com.

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.