THE #ESHOW

In this episode of the #EShow Podcast, hosts Neil and Jake interview Peter Alden, owner of the brand new Elite Golden Knights, who will hit the ice for their inaugural season this upcoming September. Alden is the owner of the Elite Hockey Academy, and adding the junior team aligns perfectly with their philosophy, development first, structured environment, and advancement as the ultimate goal. Further along in the podcast, Neil and Jake provide the latest update in the #EShow FANtasy Challenge and circle games to watch for in advance of the final edition of the Crossover Series.

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In this episode of the #EShow Podcast, hosts Neil and Jake return from the holiday break to discuss the start of the 2026 calendar year. The episode kicks off in the South Division, and the new division leaders, the Philadelphia Hockey Club. From there we shift to the Central Division, and an 18-game winning streak for HCRI, which they will look to extend up to 20 games this weekend when they host the Apple Core for a two-game series. Wrapping up in the Northeast, Neil and Jake discuss what teams are most hopeful for with the return to action, and combined with the EHLP, make some way-to-early predictions for the upcoming postseason play.

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In this episode of the EShow, hosts Neil and Jake look ahead to the resumption of league play. A major highlight of the discussion is the announcement of the EHLP All-Star Game, which is set to return as part of the Broad Street Battle showcase in March. The episode features a creative segment where the hosts build the perfect EHL player by selecting specific attributes from players across every team in the league. They also dive into the Fantasy Challenge, reviewing past champions and offering advice for the upcoming January lineups. The episode concludes with the What To Watch For segment as the calendar flips to 2026, focusing on potential shifts in the South Division standings.

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In Episode 272 of the EShow Podcast, Neil and Jake celebrate the start of the winter break by recapping the intense Mid-Season Snowdown Showcase. They review the performance of various Eastern Hockey League (EHL) teams, notably highlighting HC Rhode Island’s impressive 18 game winning streak. They discuss the "Christmas wishes" for each team, such as the Seahawks needing to establish a clear number-one goaltender and the Express hoping Ville Bodin remains healthy. The hosts also dive into the New Hampshire Avalanche’s bold strategy of pulling their goalie during overtime against Rhode Island, a move that sparked significant league-wide debate. The episode transitions to the EHL Fantasy Challenge, where they crown Viktor Tichonov as the December champion after a goals scored tiebreaker. Looking ahead to 2026, they predict when Rhode Island’s streak might end and tease an upcoming announcement for the EHLP.

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Neil and Jake open the episode by previewing the upcoming Mid-Season Snowdown at the ISCC in Simsbury, CT. They highlight a major milestone for the New Hampshire Avalanche, noting that Danny Storella has become the team's all-time leading goal scorer, while also discussing the East Coast Wizards and Express Hockey Club, who are both riding five-game winning streaks. In the Central Division, the conversation focuses on the battle for the second seed behind Rhode Island, with Apple Core and the Nor'Easter emerging as the primary contenders. Turning to the South Division, they note that the Philadelphia Hockey Club is closing the gap on the New Jersey 87s thanks to a seven-game winning streak. They discuss key matchups to watch leading into the showcase including the Avalanche vs Rhode Island and a rematch between the Express and the 87's. The episode concludes by identifying one player to watch from every EHL team, selecting standouts like Beam for the Nor'Easter and Hussar for the Avalanche. 

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Neil and Jake return from the Thanksgiving break ready to tackle the December sprint toward the mid-season mark. They begin by recapping the recent Crossover Series, noting how the holiday hiatus served as a necessary reset for hot teams like the Express and Rhode Island. In a division-by-division breakdown, the hosts identify the Philadelphia Hockey Club as a major threat in the South, predicting they might soon overtake the Bears in the standings. For the Central Division, the spotlight is on Rhode Island’s 13-game winning streak and their upcoming high-stakes test against the Avalanche on December 16th. The conversation shifts to the North, where Jake fully endorses the Wizards as championship contenders due to their strong leadership and recent performance. On the EHLP side, the duo analyzes the Avalanche’s impressive nine-game winning streak and Union’s great start to the season. They also review the results of the November Fantasy Challenge, celebrating a rare month where both Jake and Neil find themselves in the top five. Finally, the episode concludes with a preview of upcoming action, highlighting the 87's vs Little Flyers and Seals vs Huntsman as Games of the Week.

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In Episode 269 of the EShow, Neil and Jake analyze the tight 1 vs 2 race in the North Division between the Avalanche and the Wolves, labeling it a crash course for the North Division finals. They discuss the Wolves' goaltending, as the team continues to rotate goalies without a clear number-one starter. The hosts debate the identity of the Express, as well as praise the surging Rhode Island team for their 11-game winning streak and strong program retention. Neil and Jake predict a matchup between Rhode Island and Apple Core in the Central Division Final. They highlight PHC's Ty Simonet's move to the NAHL and the Bandits Nicholas Gould's mid-season NCAA commitment. In the EHLP, Jake's prediction about the Avalanche proves correct as they are now on a nine-game winning streak and discuss the wild unpredictability of the EHLP's Mid-Atlantic conference.

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In episode 268 of the EShow, Neil and Jake discuss the upcoming EHLP showcase. They preview the early matchup between the Seahawks and the Express, with Jake predicting a winner. They discuss the Express's 12-2-1 record, attributing it to them having the best goalies in the P. Shifting to the EHL, Neil highlights an electric 7-6 game (6-7?) in the Central Division where Rhode Island topped the Apple Core. Neil points out that the Apple Corps are improving, having also recently lost close one-goal games to the Seahawks and Express. They also cover the tight race in the North Division between the Wolves and the Avs and a frustrating week for the EHL Seahawks, who scored only one goal in two games. The episode concludes with a review of the Fantasy Challenge standings and the What to Watch For segment.

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In this episode of the EShow, Neil and Jake dive into some bulletin board material by making way-too-early predictions for the EHL Regional Finals, with Neil encouraging everyone to keep an eye on the New York Apple Core. They also make predictions for the EHLP, noting the Northeast Conference is particularly tough to call, before Jake settles on an all-New Jersey final in the Mid-Atlantic. The conversation shifts to the Fantasy Challenge, where they recap the October results, won by intern Madison, thanks to an astronomical 72 point month from the New Jersey 87's Alex Haar. They end the episode by previewing their What To Watch For games for the week, including a Nor'easter vs Apple Core matchup and a Philly Hockey Club vs Bears playoff rematch.

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In this episode, Neil and Jake return from an exhausting week of travel to provide a recap of the eighth annual EHL College Series. They discuss the invaluable experience the players gained competing against older, stronger NCAA opponents in several very close games and provide a breakdown of each matchup, starting with the Mid-Atlantic team's games at Hershey Park Arena against Lebanon Valley and a tough game against Stevenson. The discussion then moves to the Northeast team, covering their visits to the Roger Williams campus and a high-scoring battle with Nichols. Neil shares how it felt returning to his alma mater, Quinnipiac, for the game against Albertus Magnus. They praise the players' character and resilience, especially in the final game against Manhattanville where the team fought back after a difficult first period. After wrapping the college series talk, Neil and Jake analyze the current fantasy hockey standings and end the show by previewing EHL and EHLP matchups to watch in the week ahead.

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