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(3:51) Eric Baier, former Captain of the Solar Bears, joins Bryan and Bacon to talk about his career as a Solar Bear, as the team announces their Celebrity Classic Game, in which Eric will play! We’ll talk about Baier’s current role with the club, as well as the reasons He and his Brother Paul had for coming to Orlando in the ’13-’14 season. Also, did Baier always have it in his plans to be a Coach?

(23:08) The All-Star Break is upon us, and the Bolts got snubbed! One of their players should absolutely be in San Jose this weekend, as you’ll learn in the segment. Also, Bryan has been looking for something the Bolts can do at the Trade Deadline, and he found it! Find out what the Lightning could do to improve their seemingly perfect team, and recap the last weekends game.

(33:45) Edmonton’s recent management changes were a long time coming, after 4 years of foolish moves since drafting Connor McDavid. We’ll go over some headlines around the league, including a reunion and trade deadline buzz! We’ll preview the weekend events around the All Star Game…and of course…Gritty.

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(4:37) Kevin Lohan, Solar Bears Defenseman, calls in from the Bus as the team travels to South Carolina for their weekend games against the Stingrays. We talk about Kevin’s first goal with the Solar Bears and his take on the team’s weekend series vs. the Norfolk Admirals. Lohan shares a glimpse into his Youth in Hockey, from his roots in Long Island, NY – through to his College Hockey at BC.

(20:47) Matt Esteves from RawCharge.com joins Hockey Now to discuss the world of the Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy carries some important statistics to prove his worth as the Lightning Goaltender, and Matt offers his thoughts of the overall confidence in the team, from Fans, Players and Coaches. What to look for in the 2nd half of the season and the possibility of Trade Deadline activity!

(38:16) IGGY!!! Jerome Iginla is set to have his number retired by the Calgary Flames after his 16 year career there. Walt and Bryan remember Iggy’s most memorable moments. There won’t be another World Cup of Hockey anytime soon, is it a sign of bad things to come? It’s finally here! THE TRADE DEADLINE CHATTER!!!

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3:16 - Orlando Solar Bears Forward Trevor Olson joins Hockey Now, after their 5-2 loss to Norfolk. Olson shares his thoughts on the Solar Bears recent schedule and the impact that AHL Call-Ups has had on their team. Also, Trevor tells Bryan and Bacon about his Amateur Hockey experience, including his National Championship won with North Dakota, and some of the NHL-caliber teammates he’s had in his career!

21:04 - This week’s Lightning segment starts with a clip from Bolts defensemen Ryan McDonagh explaining how the teams one loss to San Jose last weekend inspired the team to bounce back with a dominating effort vs. Columbus. Nikita Kucherov achieves yet another milestone in this years season, and we discuss what the Lightning could do to improve. Spoiler alert: they’re already very damn good!

32:10 - Bryan’s patience and understanding with the New York Rangers has finally come to a head. What is the key problem with the Rangers this year, and can the team move along from fan favorites with ease? The NHL Trade Deadline is quickly approaching, and targets are finally being named! Who are the players with most value coming up to the deadline, and which teams will be in the market for upgrades. Also, some quick hit headlines around the league.

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Head Coach Drake Berehowsky talks about his Orlando Solar Bears in the new year and recaps the season to date. Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov were named to the Atlantic Division All Star Team for the upcoming NHL All Star activities in San Jose and Kuch is the NHL’s 1st Star for the Month of December. The NHL announced the outdoor games for next season, as well as the All-Star Rosters for this year’s game, but one Superstar opts not to go!

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Jesse Liebman, the play by play announcer for the Orlando Solar Bears, joins Hockey Now to discuss the happenings around the team in the recent weeks. Danick Martel makes his debut in a Lightning uniform and makes an immediate impact during the Western Canadian trip for the team. Carter Hart gets the call up as the shift in the NHL as far as the roster ages seeming to skew younger and younger every day.

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Goaltender Martin Ouellette joins to talk about his career and his time with the Orlando Solar Bears. The Tampa Bay Lightning have won 7 in a row...and oh...they're getting their All-Star Goaltender back. Jonathan Toews gets his 700th point in the NHL, and Bacon gets his time to talk Hawks. And then there's Weezer at the Winter Classic, but Bryan isn't happy about it.

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Orlando Solar Bears Head Coach Drake Berehowsky talks about naming Mike Monfredo as team Captain and the effect Brady Shaw and Curt Gogol have on the team. The Tampa Bay Lightning are enjoying a 4-0 record since our last show, and the key to the Lightning success! The NHL announced expansion to Seattle, bringing the league to 32 teams. What the rivalry situation will be for the divisions after re-configuring, William Nylander and Maple Leafs, Forbes, Quick hits, and more!

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Orlando Solar Bears goaltender Corbin Boes talks about his young Pro Hockey career, and whether playing against former teammates offers an advantage to either player. The Bolts have 2 scorers in the Top 10 in the NHL points stats, and Bacon called it! Braydon Point and Nikita Kucherov lead the way for the Lightning, while the team plays goalie shuffle with their supporting cast as they await the return of Andrei Vasilevskiy. The Buffalo Sabres are incredibly good right now. Bryan loves it, Bacon...does not.

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Orlando Solar Bears Head Coach Drake Berehowsky joins the show to recap the 5 game road trip the Solar Bears have been on. We discuss the goaltending situation in Tampa Bay in light of the injury to Andrei Vasilevskiy. The Hockey Hall of Fame welcomed Martin Brodeur, Marty St. Louis, Willie O’Ree and others to its 2018 class. Bryan and Bacon talk about the inductees and their impact to the game of hockey.

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Orlando Solar Bears Head Coach Drake Berehowsky joins the show as the Bears head out on a road trip. The Tampa Bay Lightning are continuing their success early in the 2018-19 season. They locked down another youngster, but there is still business to be done! Ottawa Senators have an Uber nightmare! We play clips from the now infamous YouTube video. We remember the tenure of Joel Quenneville as Chicago Blackhawks Head Coach, along with comments from his former players.

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