The Buzz Pod

Joe Hicketts joined us to discuss his journey through minor hockey, into the WHL, AHL, and NHL. We touch over just about every season since his first one, highlighting his WHL draft, first NHL contract out of his first camp with the Detroit Red Wings, First Pro Year, 2 pt night against Pittsburgh in his 2nd NHL game, 8 years of pro hockey, being an apple tree, and much more! Huge thanks to Joe for coming on the pod and sharing his journey with the boys🤝

Jack Gates is the founder of Triumph Together, a nonprofit organization that connects kids at children's hospitals with professional and collegiate athletes. Jack came on to discuss how it started, why, when, some of the cool things he's gotten to do with kids and athletes, Publishing his first children's book "Super Cooper Wins the Stanley Cup", and some events and plans for the future. We can't thank Jack enough for coming on, this guy is a real superhero, thank you for everything you do Gatesy you are the man.

Ryan Lomberg joins us fresh off a Stanley Cup Winning season with the Florida Panthers to discuss: growing up in Richmond Hill, Ontario, his time in the GTHL / Hill Academy, USHL career, NCAA Career, his journey from the ECHL to the NHL, and of course, this seasons wild playoff run to the Stanley Cup! Huge thank you to Lombo for coming on the pod, you are a legend.

Pavel Gogolev joined us amidst the beginning of his first season in the KHL, We discussed his youth hockey days, moving over to Canada, OHL career, Signing NHL Contract, playing for Newfoundland Growlers, making the jump the the KHL and much more!

Harps joins us after wrapping up a 15 year professional career in the NHL, AHL, KHL, SHL, and of course, ECHL. This guy is a PRO! Franchise leader in games played for Everett Silvertips in the WHL. Earned everything he got playing 340 games in the minors before making his NHL Debut. We talked about his youth days in Valencia, California, process going into WHL and then pro, NHL with the Florida Panthers, goals, fights, Jagr stories, and much more. There is so much to learn from this guy. Harps we can’t thank you enough for taking the time to come on the pod you are and absolute Legend of the game. Cheers to a hell of a career 🍻

Ducky joins us after wrapping up his first year pro with the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League. We dive into Ducky’s youth hockey days with the Long Island Royals, Chowder cup, and of course the holy grail: Shattuck St. Mary’s. The Toe Drag expert takes us through his time in the USHL, Boston University, and his Senior season at Arizona State University ft. Friday Pool Workouts. We talk about the transition to pro, adjusting your game to help the team win, and the motto by our own Z man

“Stay a little healthier, get a little stronger”.

This kid gets it. Thanks for coming on the pod brotha, The boys are so excited to see where this game takes you! 🔝 🤝

2011 48th overall pick to the Detroit Red Wings Xavier Ouellet joins us to discuss his career path from College Esther-Blondin Draveurs to playing 178 NHL Games and 441 AHL Games through 9 pro seasons thus far. We talk about growing up in France/Germany while following his dad's career, time in the QMJHL, Jump to Professional hockey, ups and downs, Detroit,GR, Montreal, Laval, Wilkes.

X Man is a full time pro and there's a good reason as to why he's accomplished all that he has thus far. Huge congrats on your new contract with Dynamo Minsk in the KHL, we are so excited to watch you tear that league up! thank you for coming on X man!

Logan Lambdin joins us after winning his 2nd Kelly Cup with the Florida Everblades (ECHL). Logan has a great story of self belief and hard work driving him to play in the USHL, Michigan State for 4 years, and now Pro hockey where he's amassed 99 points in 142 ECHL games and 13 points in 37 AHL games. This guy was Michigan states Rudy, worked at the rink during his time at school, just a great dude! Huge thanks to Logan for hopping on with the boys and sharing his path to pro!

TA joins us fresh off his rookie season in the ECHL where he took the league by storm with a team leading 57 points and adding 16 points in 19 playoff games. All this after being released in training camp by another echl team at the start of the season. An amazing example of self belief and hard work/consistency leading to success. TA shared stories from his youth days, junior days, college career, and this season. Huge thank you to Tristan for taking the time to come on the pod and share some of your secrets with us and our listeners! Exciting times are ahead!!! Cheers

4 year pro Ryan Smith, most recently with the Adirondack Thunder, joins us to discuss his career path, attending Northwood, playing for Green Bay in the USHL, University of Maine, transition to pro hockey, Stability, Constant improvement, Off season training, and much more!