Jessica Platt joins the podcast, as the first openly transgender woman to play in the CWHL before it folded, Jessica shares her story and advice. Representation matters and Jessica shares why. 

 

But first, Elijah and Kwame share Walter Gretzky stories, sounds like Kwame is giving up on the Chel challenge and GM Elijah speaks on some tips for teams ahead of the trade deadline. 

Joining the SOI crew this week is Tampa Bay Lightning anthem singer Sonya Bryson-Kirksey. Sonya talks about becoming the anthem voice for the Lightning, what the Anthem means to her and how she became one of the most devoted Tampa Bay fans.  Sonya shares a message on how you can learn more about MS and help by going to mssociety.com as well as msfoundation.com...... P.S. Kwame does a little singing of his own (it's not very good) 

Before chatting with Sonya, Elijah claims to be the best at NHL 21, Akil looks like he went 3 rounds with Mike Tyson and a special shout out to some of the top 25 most influential ladies in hockey. 

There is a storm coming and she's called MGM. Mikyla chops it up with the guys to speak about her experience playing with the Toronto 6ix as well has her hopes and dreams to not only continue playing professional Womens hockey, but to play for her country one day, wink wink Team Canada. 

 

But first, Akil owes Kwame and apology, a black history month recap and Elijah has to go because he's studying for exams. 

Nigel and Frantz are two coaches from the Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning that you probably never heard of. Nigel is the Lightning video coach and Frantz is the goalie coach. They join the show to talk about winning the Stanley Cup and their experiences as coaches of colour. Plus, they explain how the game has changed from when they first started in hockey. Before they join, the boys chop it up about Kwame's Canadian debut of Soul On Ice Past, Present & Future on Sportsnet, Akil shares a gross ritual and Elijah once again shows he's got the gift of how to pick em.

 

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20 years ago Sean Brown, Georges Laraque, Mike Grier, Anson Carter and Joaquin Gage played on the Edmonton Oilers, why is this a big deal? Well it is the first time in NHL history that 5 Black players played on the same team. For them it wasn't a big deal,  but the more people started to talk about it,  the more they realized how special it all was. This week, 3 of the 5 guys sit down with the boys to talk about that great experience and reminisce about the good old days. Before the conversation, Elijah fills the audience in on some great minor league Canadian hockey news and lets everyone know why he's the sports brain of the team, Kwame answers a question from the audience and Akil is up to his old tricks again. 

We have some queens of the game taking over the podcast. Kelsey Kolzer, Blake Bolden, Saroya Tinker and Sarah Nurse kick Akil, Elijah and Kwame off their own show for a special episode with special guest and Hall Of Fame inductee Angela James. AJ joins the conversation to talk about growing up playing hockey, the disappointment of not making team Canada and the joy of being a mother and coaching young girls of colour. But first Blake, Saroya, Sarah and Kelsey chat it up about how they have been keeping busy, the state of women’s hockey and the joy they have being sisters in the game.  

 

Shout out and congrats to Blake Bolden on her first signature hockey stick from Verbero. Pick yours up at: https://www.verbero.com/pages/blake-bolden

It's our first show of Black History Month and we start it off with two guys who held down what many say is the toughest job in hockey. Darren Banks and Peter Worrel join the conversation with the crew. They provide a great perspective on the future of hockey for minority players. Peter shares some deep stories of bigotry that he felt made him a better person and Darren explains why he loved being a journeyman.

 

Before Darren and Peter, the guys talk shop, P.O Joseph has been killing it and there is a female player that is making a name for herself. Also Elijah our sports guru gives his Super Bowl prediction.

 

For more information about the Pittsburgh Penquins Black History Month celebrations go to: https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/penguins-announce-weekly-plans-february-black-history-month/c-320856166 

 

 

Al Montoya joins the conversation to speak about his early beginnings as young goalie from Chicago. Al shares stories of growing up as a kid from an immigrant family, plus, he talks about a Goalie fight he once had. Before Al, Akil talks about his first shootout goal as a pro and the boys talk about the upcoming Black History Month. We can't forget to mention Akil and Elijah make their Hip Hop video debut. "Legacy" from the album with the same name, look out for the video released this Friday. To hear the song and album go to:

Legacy the LP

https://ampl.ink/jEDww 

 

The boys are back!! Elijah, Akil and Kwame are back for another season and to start it off they catch up on some straight hockey talk. Elijah demonstrates why one day he will be a GM of an NHL team. Akil reveals that he just started watching Game of Thrones now, a little late Akil.... and Kwame is making up new hockey terms, while Akil and Elijah set him straight. Next week we return with a guest, but for now, enjoy the Old man and the Get Busy Boys 

2020 has been one crazy year, but we all need to find something we can be grateful for. Akil, Elijah and Kwame are grateful to be able to share their thoughts and be a part of the podcast world each week with great guests.  

This episode is pt 2 of the year's recap and sharing some special clips from past guests Cabbie, Joel Ward and the NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. 

The boys also get to talk about World Jr's as well as the new Zale apparel t-shirt available while supplies last so go to zaleapparel.com before these limited edition shirts are gone. 

PS! The boys are in a new music video coming out soon get ready for it.