ICE Breaker

WE ARE BACK! First episode of 2021 and we're kicking it off with iconic sports figure Eddie Olczyk.  Eddie played in the NHL for a number of teams including the Winnipeg Jets and was a member of the Stanley Cup Winning New York Rangers.  Now he works as the colour broadcaster on NBC.  We talk about his playing career and some great stories that come with that as well as working along side legendary broadcaster Doc Emrick for 14 years.  Eddie chats about his battle with cancer, his book and plenty more memorable moments in his career around the National Hockey League.

In this episode, Mack is joined by professional hockey player Brendan O'Donnell.  Brendan grew up in Winnipeg and played for the Winnipeg Blues of the MJHL prior to extending his career at the University of North Dakota.  After that, Brendan played in the ECHL in Florida and has a stint in the AHL prior to taking his career to Europe where he currently is playing.  He discusses his time playing on Jaromir Jagr's team and some great stories from his experiences.  This is the final episode of ICE Breaker in 2020, we look forward to talking to you in the new year!

In this episode, Mack is joined by Cameron Hughes or better known as Cameron Cheers.  Cameron just released his new book, The Kind of Cheer, and chats about that.  Cameron is a well known super fan who goes to sporting events around the world to pump up crowds.  He has been at the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, Olympic Gold Medal Hockey Games and once found himself centre court at the US Open with Novak Djokovic! Listen in for all that and more in episode 29 of ICE Breaker

Cam Moon, the play-by-play voice of the Red Deer Rebels joins the show from inside Team Canada's World Junior Camp.  Although shut down due to COVID-29, Cam shares what he's seen so far through two Red and White Games.  He talks about the depth of the team and all of the current WHL'ers who are attending the camp.  Cam also talks about how he got to where he is and why he loves it so much.  

Mack and AJ banter about sports, donating to movember, and the ICE virtual teddy bear toss!  Tune in for all that and more.

In this episode, Mack is joined by former Winnipeg Jets 1.0 captain, Randy Carlyle.  Randy tells stories from his old Jets days and about his time as the Head Coach of the Manitoba Moose.  Randy also talks about his playing career then moving into coaching and the stops before that.  He recalls his Stanley Cup-winning year with the Anaheim Ducks and how he remembers a certain story about Teemu Selanne at the end of the game.  Listen in for all that and much more!

In this episode Mack and AJ recount the week that was in sports including the Master's, UFC, Boxing and the NFL before talking about their #Movember goal in raising money for mens mental health awareness.  Listen in to find out what the incentive is for donating.  Later in the show, Mack is joined by the founder and creator of Junior Night in Manitoba, Scott Stroh.  Scott talks about why he created JNiM and what he loves so much about covering junior hockey in Manitoba.  If you don't follow the account, we would highly recommend it.  Scott is great at covering the whole province and giving junior players a platform.

In this episode, Mack is joined by Winnipeg ICE Head Coach James Patrick who shares stories about his lengthy career in the National Hockey League.  They also talk about his transition into coaching after not talking a break after retiring from playing.  How the role changed and what it was like to coach 12 players that he was teammates with the year before.  James also shares why he loves coaching junior hockey so much.  Mack and AJ are also growing out their Mo's for Movember and raising money for Men's Mental Health Awareness.  Please donate if you are able!

Mack is joined by ICE Franchise leading goal scorer and KHL legend, Nigel Dawes.  Nigel played 212 games in the NHL, 232 games in the AHL, and now has played 510 games in the KHL.  Nigel was part of the 03-04 and 04-05 Canadian World Junior Teams.  Nigel talks about the World Juniors in 04-05 being the highlight of his hockey career as well as being apart of the Memorial Cup-winning ICE team to start his WHL career.  He also talks about his first NHL goal and game and the transition to the KHL.

In this episode of ICE Breaker, Mack is joined by former first and second overall picks in the Western Hockey League Draft Matt Savoie and Conor Geekie.  Conor is currently suiting up for the MJHL's Virden Oil Capitals and Matt is playing for the AJHL's Sherwood Park Crusaders.  Both players talk about making the jump to a full-time spot in the WHL this season as well as how great it is to be back playing hockey!

In this episode, Mack is joined by former Canadian Women's National Team Head Coach Mel Davidson.  Mel spent time as the head coach, assistant coach, general manager, and head scout of the Canadian Women's National Team while with Hockey Canada.  During her time she won 4 Olympic Gold Medals and 5 World Championships.  Mel talks about the Olympics and how far women's hockey has come over the last 30 years.  She talks about what she is doing now with Own the Podium as well as what she is doing with the Winnipeg ICE of the Western Hockey League.