The MJHL Podcast

MJHL Alumnus (Virden Oil Capitals) and current Vegas Golden Knights defenceman, Zach Whitecloud joins host, Erik Swar for an extended interview about his life in the game of hockey. Zach touches on the impact that Virden had on his career, advancing to college and becoming an NHL regular. All that and more on Episode 25.

A new season of the MJHL Podcast kicks off with returning guest, Riese Gaber. Host, Erik Swar chats with Riese about his accomplishments in the USHL, making the jump to the NCAA and touches on his early success playing for the UND Fighting Hawks.

Just days before the 2020 MJHL Draft, Neepawa Natives Head Scout & Assistant General Manager, Craig Anderson joined the podcast to talk about his career as a player, coach, and scout. Host, Erik Swar dives into the latest news and notes from around the league including some national recognition for two MJHL players and one coach.

After the abrupt ending to the 2020 MJHL Playoffs, host Erik Swar returns for Episode 22 to discuss player news, alumni signings and much more. Winkler Flyers Head Coach, Kelvin Cech joins Swar to chat about his first season in southern Manitoba and how the COVID-19 Pandemic has changed plans moving forward.

On this playoff edition of the MJHL Podcast, Host, Erik Swar recaps the end of the regular season and breaks down the league's four first round match-ups. Swar also discusses the 2020 Sirius Junior Club World Cup MJHL staff announcement.

2020 MJHL Most Valuable Player, Grady Hobbs of the Dauphin Kings joins Episode 20 to discuss his MVP season, committing to play NCAA Division I Hockey at RIT and plenty more. Host, Erik Swar breaks down league award winners and playoff positioning ahead of the final weekend of regular season action.

On Episode 19, Host Erik Swar is joined by Steinbach Pistons Goaltender, Matt Lenz. Matt joins to discuss his recent NCAA Division I commitment to Mercyhurst, his time in Steinbach and dives into the details of being a goaltender. The MJHL playoff picture and league award nominees are also discussed.

Virden Oil Capitals Forward, Tanner Andrew joined the podcast to discuss his recent NCAA Division I commitment, playing for his hometown Oil Capitals and much more. Host, Erik Swar breaks down the latest news from around the league including a top heavy Manitoba flavor in the MJHL scoring race. 

MJHL Commissioner, Kim Davis joined episode 17 to discuss his playing career, the current state of the MJHL and touches on his 18 seasons as commissioner. Host, Erik Swar covers the latest news and notes from around the league.

A pair of Winkler Flyers in Drake Burgin and Griffin Leonard join the latest episode to chat about their strong season with the Flyers, the MJSJ Showcase and much more. Host, Erik Swar also breaks down a changing of the guard in the MJHL front office.