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

Ryan sits down with Storm GM George Burnett just before the kickoff of the 2024-25 OHL season to reflect back on 2023-24, this year's Storm draft class, the new coaching staff, hopes for returning players and much more.

New Storm Associate Coach, Rob Davison, sits down with Ryan to discuss his OHL and NHL playing days, coaches who had an impact on him, his journey to becoming a coach and THAT Vesa Toskala goal.

Ryan welcomes the Storm's 9th overall draft pick from the 2024 Priority Selection Draft, Alex McLean, on to the show this week. Alex discusses his hockey roots, his style of play and his hockey journey so far that has led him to the Royal City.

Ryan opens up season 2 of the show by welcoming new Storm Head Coach, Cory Stillman. Cory discusses his playing career, which included 2 Stanley Cups, his coaching philosophy, and why he's excited to be part of Storm Nation.

Ryan welcomes back the show's first ever guest, Storm Head Coach, Chad Wiseman, to reflect back on the 2023-24 season and preview the first round matchup with the Soo Greyhounds. Chad discusses his team's resilience, rookie contributions, leadership and reflects back on some of his playing days. He also offer some lessons and insight for young coaches who are just getting started.

Ryan welcomes on Storm defender Rowan Topp, who is a second year player after a 9 game stint as a rookie in 2022-23. Rowan discusses his roots in the Niagara region on a farm, his early hockey days and inspirations, his love for the Royal City and his equipment preferences.

Ryan sits down with Storm forward Leo Serlin, who earned a roster spot in training camp as an invitee and never looked back. Leo discusses growing up in the GTA, his early hockey inspirations, his equipment preferences, and he and Ryan bond over rock music. That includes Leo's talented dad who's quite the accomplished musician himself.

Ryan welcomes on Storm rookie defender, Rylan Singh, who discusses his rookie year so far, scoring his first goal against Windsor, and his experience in the Royal City so far. He also touches on his play style, equipment preferences and his CHEL ability.

Ryan welcomes on another one of the newer Storm players in Zander Veccia, acquired at the deadline from Mississauga. Zander discusses his hockey roots, including his father who played in the league, and his early OHL days with the Steelheads. He also talks about his equipment routine, favourite musical styles and builds an interesting dream starting lineup.

Ryan welcomes on one of the newer members of the Storm, Brody Crane, brought in just before the trade deadline from Niagara. Brody discusses his early hockey days, going on a deep playoff run in London last year, his equipment preferences and his musical tastes, as well as loving his new home in the Royal City.