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- Dominik Tmej: The Journey to Binghamton, Faith, Hockey & a Championship Goal
Dominik Tmej: The Journey to Binghamton, Faith, Hockey & a Championship Goal
Before Dominik Tmej became one of the goaltenders helping lead the Binghamton Black Bears, there was a journey that took him across two continents, through major junior hockey, college, uncertainty — and nearly away from hockey altogether.
In this special Season 15 replay of the Power Play Post Show, Bob Howard sits down with Dominik Tmej for an in-depth conversation about the road that ultimately brought him to Binghamton.
Born in Prague, Czech Republic, Tmej started skating at just two years old. He and his brother eventually moved with their parents to Florida to pursue their hockey dreams, beginning a journey that would take Dominik from Florida youth hockey to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Junior A hockey in Summerside, college hockey at Briarcrest, and eventually the ECHL.
But the road wasn't always easy.
Dominik talks openly about being sent down from major junior hockey, the lessons he learned from that experience, and the disappointment of having a championship opportunity disappear when COVID shut down the 2019-20 season.
He also shares one of the most personal stories we've had on the Power Play Post Show — how he discovered his Christian faith while at Briarcrest and how it changed his life.
Then comes the moment that ultimately changed his hockey career.
After college, Dominik had gone to Europe hoping to continue playing hockey, but as the months went by, nothing was happening. He was beginning to wonder if his playing career was coming to an end.
Then, after praying for a sign about what path his life should take, he received a message in the middle of the night about an opportunity with the Norfolk Admirals.
And after that opportunity didn't work out, Brant Sherwood sent him a text.
A short time later, Tmej was on his way to Binghamton.
Dominik explains what Brant told him about the Black Bears organization, why the decision to come to Binghamton became an easy one, and even the strange connection he discovered between the Black Bears and his own Facebook feed through Zach Sirota's father, Les.
Once in Binghamton, Tmej found himself competing alongside Connor McAnanama and Wyatt Friedlander, three goaltenders who pushed each other every day.
He talks about learning from Connor, the competition between the goaltenders, the talent in front of him, and why playing behind a team filled with championship-caliber players makes him better.
He also opens up about the one game that really changed his approach to the season — the November 14 loss to the Athens Rock Lobsters. Rather than dwell on giving up four goals, Tmej used the loss as motivation to improve his skating, puck tracking and overall game.
And there's one thing he makes absolutely clear:
He doesn't play for personal statistics. He plays to win.
When asked what the goal was for the Black Bears that season, his answer was immediate:
"Win a championship. That's it. There isn't anything else."
This is a conversation about hockey, perseverance, faith, family, personal growth, friendship, competition and the pursuit of a championship.
If you missed Dominik Tmej's Season 15 interview the first time around, this is one you don't want to miss the second time.
Power Play Post Show — Season 15 Replay: Dominik Tmej
Originally Aired: January 15, 2026
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47 min - Gehrett Sargis: Why He Chose Binghamton, Brant Sherwood & the Pursuit of Another Championship
Before Gehrett Sargis became one of the veteran voices in the Binghamton Black Bears locker room, he had already built a hockey career defined by perseverance, championships, leadership and a genuine love for the game.
In this special Season 15 replay of the Power Play Post Show, Bob Howard sits down with the veteran forward for an in-depth conversation about the journey that brought him to Binghamton — and why his relationship with head coach Brant Sherwood played such a major role in his decision to become a Black Bear.
Sargis takes us back to his childhood hockey days in the Chicago area, his path through junior hockey, his unforgettable championship run in Helena, his years with the Danville Dashers and his championship experience with Roanoke. He also talks about playing in the ECHL, the differences between the ECHL, SPHL and FPHL, and why he believes the top teams in the FPHL can absolutely compete at higher levels.
But there's much more to this interview.
Sargis talks about reuniting with former Columbus teammates Ivan Bondarenko, CJ Stubbs and Mac Jansen, what it was like playing against Brant Sherwood before eventually playing alongside him, and how Sherwood's relationship with him helped make Binghamton the right place to continue his career.
He also opens up about something that has become an important part of his role in Binghamton — helping younger players learn how to be professionals. His comments about mentoring players like Cheechoo Lathlin offer a fascinating look at the leadership that doesn't always show up on the scoresheet.
And when Bob asks the question every Black Bears fan wants answered — what is the goal? — Sargis doesn't hesitate:
"100% is a championship."
It's a great conversation with one of the most experienced players to put on a Black Bears jersey.
If you missed this interview the first time around, now is your chance to hear it again.
Power Play Post Show — Season 15 Replay: Gehrett Sargis.
Orginally aired: February 5th, 2026
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47 min - PPPShow SN16: EP 1: Brant Sherwood Talks Return, Shankar Trade
On this edition of the Power Play Post Show, hosts Bob Howard and Taylor Welch break down two of the biggest stories of the Binghamton Black Bears offseason: the trade sending Jacob Shankar to the Mid-South Monarchs and the return of Brant Sherwood behind the bench for his fifth season as head coach.
Then, hear from the man himself as Brant Sherwood joins the show to discuss his decision to return, how the Black Bears are reloading with 11 rookies, which familiar faces could still be back, the players moving on, and the reasoning behind trading Jacob Shankar to Mid-South, where he'll reunite with his brother, Zachary, and former Black Bears captain Tyson Kirkby.
Can the Black Bears reload for another championship run and make it back to a fourth consecutive Commissioner's Cup Final? Coach Sherwood shares his thoughts on the road ahead.
All that and much more on this week's edition of the Power Play Post Show!
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Total Episode Count: 595
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1 hr 36 min - PPPShow SN15: EP 80: The SCHEDULE is out, Brooks Hill Helps Break it down
On a special Summer-time Sunday episode of the Power Play Post Show, Hosts Bob Howard and Taylor Welch break down the schedule for the 2026-27 season for the Binghamton Black Bears. Bob and Taylor going over the good and the bad of the schedule. At the end of the show the two talk about the signing of CJ Stubbs and how big of a signing that is for the Black Bears.
To help even further to break down the Black Bears schedule, Bob is joined by Brooks Hill, the Binghamton Black Bears Broadcaster and Director of Media Relations. Bob and Brooks provide more insight into the schedule, the big games, the holiday games, who they are excited to see and the two talk about the hard work of the whole front office staff.
All this and so much more on this week's edition of the Power Play Post Show!
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Total Episode Count: 594
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2 hr 32 min - PPPShow SN15: EP 79: Connor McAnanama Interview Part 2, Playing in Peoria
This week on the Power Play Post Show, hosts Bob Howard and Taylor Welch break down all the latest news from around the Binghamton Black Bears. The hosts talk about a recent interview that Brant Sherwood was apart of from earlier in the week, what he said and the details we could extract from that interview. Then the two hosts talked about the two returning players Ivan Bondarenko and Cheechoo Lathlin.
Then Part 2 of our interview with Connor McAnanama and we talk about an array of topics with C-Mac talking about playing with the Peoria Rivermen, joining an ECHL team for a couple weeks and about some of his friends here on the Black Bears.
All this and so much more on this week's edition of the Power Play Post Show!
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Total Episode Count: 593
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1 hr 53 min - PPPShow SN15: EP 78: Connor McAnanama Interview Part 1
On a very special edition of the Power Play Post Show, hosts Bob Howard and Taylor Welch bring a big show with two guests to the fans of the Binghamton Black Bears. Bob and Taylor talk about the lack of singings compared to the other teams, talk about the Black Bears rookie net-minder signing, Graham Burke. Taylor highlights and talks about the C-Mac interview as well.
First on the show, Laurie-Ann Platt comes on the show to talk about Binghamton Hockey Booster Club's Golf with the Players event, coming this October, where you the fans can golf with the 2026-27 Black Bears players.
Then the interview that everyone was waiting for, Bob sat down with one of the 3-Peat-ers, net-minder, Connor McAnanama, where in Part 1 of the interview C-Mac talks about the Good, the Bad and the Amazing 3 seasons with the Black Bears, winning the championships and his relationship with Dominik Tmej.
All this and so much more on this week's edition of the Power Play Post Show!
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Total Episode Count: 592
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1 hr 59 min - PPPShow SN15: EP 77: Monarchs Camron Cervone Tells All
On a brand new edition of the Power Play Post Show, hosts Bob Howard and Taylor Welch bring the latest news from around the Binghamton Black Bears, which appears to be two signings for the upcoming season.
New Mid-South Monarchs defenseman, Camron Cervone returns to the podcast this week to talk to Bob about joining the Monarchs, a new opportunity in Mid-South and about winning another championship in Binghamton in front of the best fans in minor-pro hockey.
All this and so much more on this week's edition of the Power Play Post Show!
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Total Episode Count: 591
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1 hr 27 min - PPPShow SN15: EP 76: Expansion & Dispersal Drafts, Tyson Leaving, Dylan Konecny Returns!
This week on the Power Play Post Show, hosts Bob Howard and Taylor Welch break down and talk about who the Binghamton Black Bears lost in Expansion Draft including their Captain for the last three seasons, Tyson Kirkby. The two hosts also talk about other pick-ups in the league and how Mac Jansen did down with the Mid-South Monarchs.
Also returning to the Power Play Post Show, is our good friend, the AHL's Hamilton Hammer's Assistant Equipment Manager, Dylan Konecny. Hear how Dylan did in Bridgeport this last season, missing his family and hear his thoughts on the Black Bears third straight Commissioner's Cup Championship.
All this and so much more on this week's edition of the Power Play Post Show!
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Total Episode Count: 590
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2 hr 11 min - PPPShow SN15: EP 75: WARNING, Expansion Draft Coming. DONT PANIC!
On a special summer Sunday edition of the Power Play Post Show, hosts Bob Howard and Taylor Welch bring a 'warning' to the Binghamton Black Bears fans. Change is coming, no hockey team remains unchanged from season to season.
However this Tuesday the FPHL is broadcasting the 2026 Expansion Draft and the Black Bears fans will likely see players get picked up and come to the realization that some were not protected. The two hosts of the show talk about what could happen and how the Black Bears already have plans on how to have another successful season next year.
Before the Expansion Draft happens, listen to this show!!
All this and so much more on this week's edition of the Power Play Post Show!
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Total Episode Count: 589
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52 min - PPPShow SN15: EP 74: Sam Holy Answers the Bell, Bob & Taylor Thanks
This week on the Power Play Post Show, hosts Bob Howard and Taylor Welch return with a great podcast. The two hosts talk about what could happen with the Binghamton Black Bears this upcoming season, serious changes are coming to the roster. Also on the agenda on this week's show was the Board of Governor's meetings and what could league alignment look like this upcoming season.
Then Binghamton Black Bears rookie defenseman, Sam Holy joined the show to talk about his playing career leading up to playing the Black Bears. Sam talks about playing with Jacob Shankar in juniors and playing for Northland College in the season the college folded and the impacts of that event had on him as a person and his teammates.
Lastly, Bob turns the show over to Taylor and she asks three questions about hockey to Bob. Hear his responses at the end of the episode.
All this and so much more on this week's edition of the Power Play Post Show!
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Total Episode Count: 588
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About Power Play Post Show
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A podcast about Binghamton Hockey and the Binghamton Black Bears, hosted by Bob and Taylor Welch. Starting in 2004, Bob Howard has hosted every single show since it's inception. Along with his…
previous two co-hosts, Jason Wilcox and Megan Reif, Taylor joined the show in 2024 added great analysis of the game and of the Black Bears. The show since 2004 has seen 1,000 plus guests on the show and continues to be one the pioneer podcasts since its inception. During the season you can hear Bob and Taylor on Thursdays and Sundays, with continuous coverage through out the summer.
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