THE #ESHOW

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we shift focus to the EHLP, and check off the defending champions. The next edition of the summer coaches' series features Josh Bourdon, fresh off leading the New Hampshire Avalanche to their first ever title at the EHLP level. Back to defend in 2026-27, Bourdon knows the target on his team's back will be even bigger this year, as the rest of the league looks to dethrone the top dogs. Looking back on the championship run, Bourdon reflects on being pushed to the edge both in the Regional Finals against the Seahawks Hockey Club, and then at the Frozen Finals against the New Jersey 87's. Bourdon will forever be proud of the way his team battled and fought all the way until the final horn in Providence. Now, the next challenge is to do it all over again.

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On this week's episode of the #EShow, we cross off the final EHL team in the Mid-Atlantic Conference. The next edition of the summer coaches' series features Matthew Kiernan, who along with owning the New Jersey 87's, also serves as the Head Coach of the program. With five championships to their credit, two in the EHL and three in the EHLP, to go along with 81 NCAA Commitments in 10 years, New Jersey is one of the most well-established and consistent organizations in the league. Their history began at the EHLP level back in 2017-18 season, adding a team in the EHL the following year, and the decade since has been filled with non-stop success on an annual basis. While this past season ended earlier than they had hoped for at the EHL level, Kiernan and the 87's are resetting the way they always do, and ready to establish themselves once again as a true annual contender in both divisions.

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On this week's episode of the #EShow, we bring the expansion Elite Golden Knights back onto the podcast. The next edition of the summer coaches' series features Peter Alden, who owns the new franchise, but also serves as the Head Coach and General Manager of the program. A Quinnipiac alum, Alden has had his eyes set on the EHL for some time now, and he's looking for to officially becoming a part of it come the end of September. Alden and the Golden Knights are scheduled to hit the ice on the league's 'Opening Day' -- Thursday, September 24th -- against the East Coast Wizards, which will provide them with a strong test in their very first game.

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On this week's episode of the #EShow, we shift over to Rhode Island for the next edition of the summer coaches' series, and feature Jeff Perreault and the Providence Capitals. In just three seasons of play,  Perreault and the Capitals have quickly established themselves as one of the NCAA Commitment leaders in the league. The Capitals were one of five teams to reach the double-digit mark this past year, and one of only three teams that can claim they hit that threshold in back-to-back seasons. Anchored by Conner Nicolson, the Co-Rookie of the Year in the EHL, the Capitals took strides forward month after month this past year, en route to the postseason. Despite a First Round exit at the hands of the Connecticut Nor'Easter, it was another positive season for Providence. Now, looking ahead to this upcoming year, Perreault and the Capitals will look to build off of the momentum that they finished the year with, in hopes of returning to the Regional Finals and making another deep postseason run.

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On this week's episode of the #EShow, we stay south for the next edition of the summer coaches' series, and highlight Adam Bartholomay and the Philadelphia Hockey Club. Bartholomay and PHC are gearing up for their 5th season in the league, coming off of their strongest year in franchise history. PHC finished one point shy of last year's EHL regular season title, and claimed the #1 seed in the south for the very first time. Their success was due in large part to how well they played at home throughout the year, as PHC only fell twice on their home ice at Hollydell Ice Arena. Looking ahead, Bartholomay is hoping to build off of the strong 2025-26 campaign with an even better 2026-27 season, and remain hard-to-beat at home.

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On this week's episode of the #EShow, we cross off another South Division team with the next edition of the summer coaches' series. The 300th episode of the podcast features Zac Desjardins from the Pennsylvania Huntsmen. Back for his 2nd season with the Huntsmen, Desjardins is excited to have a full off-season to prepare this time around. After joining the program around this time a year ago, the veteran Head Coach is feeling much more settled this July, and looking forward to building off of the momentum that his team finished with back in March. With a full staff that all supports each other and also includes Zach Overholtzer (General Manager) and Raul Batista (EHLP Head Coach), the Huntsmen are eager to drop the puck in September.

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On this week's episode of the #EShow, we shift back up to Massachusetts for the next edition of the summer coaches' series with Kory Falite from the East Coast Wizards. The Wizards joined the EHL back in the 2014-15 season, the second year of the league, which makes East Coast almost one of the 'Original' franchises. Throughout their 12-year history, the Wizards have displayed a high level of consistency when it comes to placing players into NCAA hockey. Never producing fewer than 7 NCAA Commitments in a single season, the Wizards average 9.75 per year, making the one of the top programs in the league. Falite credits the staff around him and the resources his ownership group provides to the team, for helping to set the Wizards apart. An annual contender in the Northeast, the Wizards name is as well-known as any in New England, and with Falite at the helm, that won't change anytime soon.

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On this week's episode of the #EShow, he head back south for the next edition of the summer coaches' series with Mark Catron from the Philadelphia Little Flyers. An 'Original' member of the EHL, the Little Flyers are one of the league's oldest franchises, having joined back at the inception in 2013. Catron hasn't been around since the first day, but this season will mark his 9th year with the Little Flyers' program, as he closes in on a decade in Philadelphia. Catron discusses the history that he has established alongside Anthony Lorusso, as the Little Flyers have displayed remarkable consistency throughout their time in the league. The numbers speak for themselves when it comes to Philadelphia, but what stands out with this program is what the players do once the Little Flyers help them advance to the collegiate ranks, as they begin performing and contributing from the moment they step on campus.

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On this week's episode of the #EShow, we hit Massachusetts for the the next edition of the summer coaches' series with Ryan McGrath from the Valley Jr. Warriors. After nine seasons serving as an Assistant Coach with UMass Boston and Wentworth at the NCAA Division III level, McGrath is set to begin his 8th season with the Warriors. McGrath has been able to provide a consistent approach at Valley, and with his NCAA background,  helped the program cross over the century-mark in commitments this past year. Looking ahead to this upcoming season, McGrath is looking to build off of his team's strong finish from last year to go along with the welcomed re-addition of the organization's EHLP team.

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On this week's episode of the #EShow, we head to Rhode Island for the next edition of the summer coaches' series with James Mello from H.C. Rhode Island. Coming off of the best season in franchise history, Mello is looking forward to the challenge of raising the bar even higher this upcoming year, all while entering the new season with a new target on their back. Mello knows that there are many teams that will be looking to knock them off this year, as HCRI has quickly established themselves as an annual contender for the Regional Finals. With a strong core returning to the program, including Aidan Forcier, the Co-Rookie of the Year from the 2025-26 season, the goal of course is to get back to the Regional Finals and then advance past that stage to reach the EHL Frozen Finals for the very first time. To go along with the victories on the ice, it's also important to note the advancement victories, as in just four seasons, HCRI has already helped 25 players move on to NCAA hockey.

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