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

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.

Ryan welcomes on new Storm signing Lev Katzin. The 2023 5th round pick by Guelph is a Penn State NCAA commit, and has plied his trade in the USHL in Green Bay for parts of this and last season. Lev discusses the NCAA eligibility rule changes factoring into him beginning his OHL career, his hockey influences, his incredible career with the Toronto Marlies in the GTHL and his style of play as he gets set to make his Royal City debut at the Sleeman Centre.

Ryan sits down with Storm defender Grant Spada, to discuss his Fort Erie roots, switching to playing D permanently when he was younger, his hockey superstitions and more. Grant also talks about playing in the GOJHL, his road trip routines and his series binge preferences when he has some downtime. He also throws his hat into the ring for the team NHL video game crown, saying he thinks he could take down number 1 guy Ryan McGuire.

Ryan welcomes back fan favourite in the Royal City, "Mad Max" Namestnikov, to discuss how his overage season in the OHL is going. After a slow start, Max and the Storm have been filling the net with authority lately, including a 4-goal performance from Max against London. Max also discusses his OHL career in the midst of his final year, his goal to play pro, his favourite goal, and the relationship he's developed with Head Coach, Cory Stillman.

Ryan welcomes on rookie Storm netminder Colin Ellsworth, fresh off a silver medal win with Canada at the U17 World Hockey Challenge in Sarnia. Colin discusses growing up in Aurora and playing youth hockey for the AAA York Simcoe Express, breaking OHL camp as a 15-year-old (he turns 16 December 3rd), and his first couple of months as an OHLer. He also picks out his favourite goalie to model his game after and dishes on which of his team mates are toughest to stop in practice.

Ryan sits down with rookie Storm defender Dawson Morris. Dawson discusses taking part in his first OHL camp, scoring his first goal against Brampton, his leadership qualities and he gives himself a scouting report. He also talks about growing up in Sudbury and his favourite spots to hit up north, and gives some insight into his equipment and overall demeanour around the rink.

Ryan welcomes Jett Luchanko back on to the pod to discuss a wild and busy summer and fall for Jett. He tells Ryan about being drafted 13th overall by Philly, attending development camp and regular training camp, making the Flyers out of camp and his first NHL game. The guys also discuss being in Philly, Torts and a big "Welcome to the Show" moment for Jett. Being that it's Halloween, Jett also discusses his favourite Halloween costume and his go-to Halloween candy.

Carter Stevens, another of the rookies on the 2024-25 Storm squad, joins Ryan to discuss his hockey upbringing, play style and his feelings on being drafted by the franchise. He also discusses his equipment preferences and musical tastes. This was recorded prior to Carter scoring his first career goal in the OHL on October 18 against Windsor.

Ryan welcomes on rookie Storm forward, Sam Johnston, who recently scored his first career OHL goal against Peterborough at the Sleeman Centre. Sam shares his experience scoring that big goal, being drafted, growing up in the Hamilton region and his journey in hockey so far.

Ryan welcomes on the final new member of the Storm coaching staff for the 2024-25 season, Scott Simmonds. Scott discusses his roots in Uxbridge, his OHL career in Belleville, his dual sport career for the Guelph Gryphons, and playing pro hockey in England.