The Hockey Minute

Brandon and Ryan bringing you the latest news, discussing when NHL return to play - is it January or February; what will the NHL stadiums look like with return to play (and how much is a beer?; Ovechkin wants to end his career in Russia - can he still catch Gretzky’s goal record?; and the debate for the ages: would you rather have Austin Matthews or Jack Eichel on your team?

Brandon and Ryan welcome active Marine and hockey aficionado Eric Libby of the 1-3-1 Podcast on to talk pucks and military.

We get into so many topics - How should Chicago fans feel right now, especially after the letter? Is Chara going to the Canucks? No. But Brandon wants Chara to lift Horvat lifting the cup. Would Barry Trotz coaching the Oilers win them a cup?

Also we talk about what it means to be a marine and what Hollywood gets right and wrong. Also a huge thank you to all active and former military members for Veteran’s and Remembrance Day across North America.

Brandon and Ryan hop in a time machine with the nicest person we’ve ever had on the show, Auntie Pat McDonald, husband of the legendary Ab McDonald (as well as Brandon’s aunt!). We take you back to the 1950s and 60s to chat about the life of a hockey wife, all the parties they had, and how different things were for hockey players back then. We also dive deep into Ab’s amazing career, including his 4 back-to-back Stanley Cup wins, how he was named the first captain of both the Penguins and the Winnipeg Jets, and how he played with nearly 10% of the top 100 players of all time. This is a truly special conversation, and one you’re not going to want to miss.

Today starts the first part of a month long series for our Military Appreciation Month, bringing you Kenny Wilcox, a member of the US Air Force and long time fan of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ryan brings this interview to you solo, while Brandon is on assignment in Arizona, helping fix their current debacle, or, something.. Kenny is a long time listener of ours, and we appreciate his service - we’re proud to welcome him on the show.

Brandon and Ryan are bringing you the top stories of the day - Joey Moss, Edmonton Legend, has died, the Coyotes renounce their highest draft pick of the 2020 draft - are they the worst run organization in the NHL?, the OHL is considering is disallowing bodychecking for the upcoming season, and the all Canadian power rankings. Also joining us to chat about the situation in Arizona is Richie “Suave” Flores from Sporty with Cori and Richie - an Arizona native with years of hockey experience. You won’t want to miss his insights!

03:45 - Joey Moss passes away || 06:09 - Arizona Woes || 25:22 - Ontario Hockey League || 32:06 - Canadian Division Power Ranking

Brandon and Ryan sit down with Dan Beatty, who’s on loan from the On the Bench with Beeks Podcast. We have a fantastic hockey discussion for you talking about everything from the hockey community in Denver, being Vancouver arm chair GMs, and the age old question - Makar vs Hugues. You don’t want to miss Dan’s wonderful insight into the game of hockey.

Brandon and Ryan with the latest news from around the NHL including Doc Emrick's retirement, Jake Virtanen, Mike Hoffman, how bad Chicago fans are, and Colorado's new "Ball" Arena.

02:15 - Doc Emrick Retires || 04:58 - Chicago Blackhawks Letter || 08:35 - Seattle Kraken || 15:16 - Jake Virtanen || 11:55 - Mike Hoffman || 19:59 - Colorado Avalanche Arena

Ryan sits down with East Coast League hockey player Colin Mulvey for an interview you won't want to miss! Colin is a pro hockey player turned entrepreneur, and currently runs Vora, a fashion house with a line of luxury men's essentials. Don't miss his fantastic stories about playing with Trevor Gillies, fleeing Germany, and how his hockey career unfolded in a most unexpected way.

Brandon and Ryan run through the latest trades and signings including what happened to Nate Schmidt, Tyler Toffoli, Brendan Gallagher, Alex  Pietrangelo, and Joe Thornton. Who are the winners thus far in the off season - do Canucks fans have something to smile about, and has Vegas let the house win? Tune in to find out!

Brandon and Ryan bring you an absolutely incredible discussion with the legendary Bernie Nicholls - listen in as he recounts stories about Wayne Gretzky, Claude Lemieux, and his playing days in LA, New York, Edmonton, New Jersey, and Chicago. This episode is not to be missed.