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

Ryan welcomes on Brennan O'Sullivan, the Assistant to Storm GM George Burnett, and the team's video coordinator. Brennan discusses his hockey journey, his path through sports management at Brock University, and his early days with the franchise as he embedded himself in the Guelph community. Brennan also discusses the family-like atmosphere that the staff all share and create on a daily basis so fans can enjoy the best product possible.

Hunter McKenzie joins Ryan Drury to discuss his upbringing in Holstein and playing on the outdoor rinks with his 3 brothers, his farm strength and hardworking roots, and his path to the OHL. The third year forward has already set new career highs in goals and points, and Hunter discusses learning from leaders throughout his life, making a physical impact on the ice and his interesting nickname in the room.

Ryan welcomes on Matt Newby, the Storm's Vice President of Business Operations, to talk about the recent and very successful mini-rebrand of the team to the Royal City Jockstraps. The guys discuss how the idea came together, Matt's long history with the club, and the special relationship the club enjoys with the City of Guelph.

Ryan welcomes back veteran Storm forward and now Assistant Captain Charlie Pacquette to discuss his season and the team this year. Charlie talks about continuing to develop into one of the Storm's most consistent producers, his relationship with the city, the fans and his team mates and coaches, and points out his euchre dominance on the bus.

Eric Frossard checks in with Ryan and delves into his hockey history, from growing up in London and attending Knights games, to starting his love for hockey, his journey to the USHL and commitment to Notre Dame of the NCAA, and finally landing in the Royal City. Eric also discusses his hockey inspirations, his equipment preferences, and his experience so far with the young and exciting Storm core.

Ryan welcomes back Storm GM George Burnett, who discusses the season so far as the Storm look to make a drive toward a playoff spot down the stretch. George touches on the trades that took place leading up to the deadline, the new faces in the Royal City and his overage core that will lead this team forward down the stretch drive. He also talks about his coaching staff and the job they've done dealing with loads of injuries this year and teaching an exciting young group.

Ryan chats with Storm defender Noah Jenken, who came over in a trade with the London Knights. Noah discusses his London roots growing up and his hockey inspirations, playing for his hometown Knights, and adjusting to getting more ice time so far in Guelph. He also touches on scoring his first two career goals in a first star performance in his first Storm home game, playing for the crown in the Royal City, and his hockey prowess against his older brothers.

Ryan welcomes on legendary Storm forward and the team's all-time leading scorer, The O-Dog himself, Jeff O'Neill on to the show. Jeff reflects on his time in Guelph in junior, en route to becoming the first ever player to have their number retired by the franchise. He tells stories of his team mates from back then, winning gold at the World Juniors, his long NHL career and playing for his childhood favourite Maple Leafs.

Ryan sits down with Storm goalie Zachary Jovanovski, fresh off his first career win in the OHL against Kingston in Guelph. Zachary reflects on the win in the Teddy Bear Toss game, his stunning first star performance where he made a handful of clutch saves, and his season so far spent mostly with the powerhouse Ayr Centennials of the GOJHL. Zachary also reveals a bit about his regimented game day prep, his philosophy on playing the position and how he resets after letting in a goal.

Ryan welcomes on veteran Storm defender, Will Haley, on to the show. Will discusses his OHL beginnings in Peterborough and Mississauga, his early days in the game, being born on the East Coast, and the lineage of coaching in his family. He also touches on his game-day routines and his expertise at euchre on the bus.