Fire & Ice Podcast

The Man is Back: With the 'Birds at the All-Star break, join in for a special episode featuring a visit with CV's inaugural head coach, Dan Bylsma. From his time in the desert to his season with Seattle, Bylsma recalls his recent hockey journey (and, for good measure, shares both his Olympic experience from 2014 and 2026 Olympic insights). Lace-up a conversation you won't soon forget, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" segment with Shad Powers.

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He'll make you think, he'll make you appreciate and, yes, he'll make you laugh. With CV riding a seven-game point streak, lace up this compelling visit with Firebirds' netminder Jack "The Laffer" LaFontaine, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" Q&A with reporter Andrew John.

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As the season nears the midway point and the 'Birds find some flutter, pull back the front office curtain via this visit with Troy Bodie, CV's VP of Hockey Operations, and stay tuned in for a "Desert Shootout" segment Q&A with Shad Powers.

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As the 'Birds turn the calendar to 2026, whiteboard this visit with CV assistant coach Brennan Sonne, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout segment" with reporter Andrew John.

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With a third of the season (nearly) in the books, join in for this collection of (fairly) learned hockey media minds, as the host rountables with The Desert Sun's Shad Powers and Andrew John, and Blake Arthur of KESQ.

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What a find: Firebirds' forward J.R. Avon joins in to chat about the trade that brought him to the desert, his stellar start with the 'Birds and lessons learned from his stepfather, NHL legend Steve Larmer. Lace-up this fresh, pre-Thanksgiving episode and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" Q&A segment with The Desert Sun's Shad Powers.

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A 'Birds' game hasn't truly started until Jacob Melanson has a cut on his face. Join in for a visit with the popular CV forward, and stay tuned for a Desert Shootout Q&A with reporter Andrew John.

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The season is underway, and the young 'Birds are finding their footing. Lace-up this visit with rookie defenseman Tyson Jugnauth, and stay tuned for a "Desert Shootout" Q&A with Shad Powers.

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The boys are back! Lace-up for the debut episode of Season 4, as the host is joined by Troy Bodie, CV's VP of Hockey Ops, and Andrew John, reporter for The Desert Sun. 

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For the first time in franchise history, the 'Birds' season ends in May. Join in for reflections, observations and laughs via a dozen players exit interviews, and a media visit with head coach Derek Laxdal.

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