The NE Jr. B Breakdown

We’re noticing a serious broom shortage across Northeast Alberta after a wave of Round 1 playoff sweeps in the NEAJBHL. Hardware stores are confused, janitors are asking questions, and a few teams wasted absolutely no time moving on.

This week, Chet and Dwayne break down everything from Round One of the playoffs, the standout performances, and the momentum heading into Round Two. We also name our Player of the Week from Round One, recognizing the player who stepped up when the stakes were highest.

Playoff hockey is here — and things are heating up fast.

We catch up on a couple interviews from the past couple weeks including Coach Danny Haygarth from the Tigers, and Coach Connor James. See you soon for a full Episode 17!

Chet’s back in the province, the road trip plans are locked in, and the Junior B season is getting oh so close to playoffs.
This week, we sit down with Corey Dennett of the Lloydminster Bandits to talk about preparing to host Provincials, unveil a new NEAJBHL Player of the Week, and break down another jam-packed weekend Around the League.

Fuel up, hit the highway, and tune in — Episode 16 is ready to roll. 🏒

Episode 15 is here — and we’re doing our best to stay out of the audio penalty box after last week’s bench minor. The mics are tuned, the headsets are tightened, and the hockey action hasn’t slowed down one bit.

This week, we sit down with NEAJBHL Player of the Week Mark Peddle, talking goaltending, mindset, and what it takes to perform night after night between the pipes.

We also highlight some of the great community events happening around the league, showcasing the teams and volunteers that make Junior B hockey such a huge part of their towns.

And of course, we wrap things up with The Breakdown, diving into last weekend’s impressive slate of games and all the moments you need to know about.

Thanks for tuning in — grab a rink coffee, settle in, and enjoy another episode of The Junior B Breakdown. 🏒🎙️

We’re back after an unintended week off.
Dwayne battled another round of illness, Chet took a trip out east to see family — but don’t worry, the band regrouped in Edmonton for a National Lacrosse League game and got the energy back.

This week we sit down with Nick Mantai, head coach of the Killam Wheat Kings, to talk consistency, development, and why he sees good things ahead if the group stays locked in. We also catch up with Landen Fallscheer, who’s returned home to Cold Lake after spending several seasons playing hockey in Germany — a great story and a great perspective.

Plus, we’ve got our Player of the Game spotlight featuring a standout from the Vermilion Tigers, and an Around the League segment as the regular season starts to tighten up and every game begins to matter a little more.

We missed a week… but we’re back.
Episode 14 is live. 🎧🏒

Chet and Dwayne are back after a couple weeks off for the Holidays. No New Year's resolutions here, the band is happy to be back together to kick off 2026 and the last push to the playoffs.

This week we're sharing 2 interviews we recorded before Christmas. Coach Danny Smyl and Dwayne talk about how St. Paul is working hard to get dialed in with new players, system and head coach. After that we'll share Chet's interview with Josh Dudding who is focusing on consistency and hard work as they battle for a bye down the stretch.

We'll also showcase our 3rd NEAJBHL Player of the Week, and end the episode with an abbreviated Around the League segment.

Happy New Year NEAJBHL fans! We're happy to be back, and grateful you've joined us.

Let's Drop the Puck on Episode 13!

Episode 12 rolls in with a mix of league insight, player stories, and a bit of Christmas-season chaos as Chet and Dwayne try to get into the holiday spirit. Don't worry, they were able to lock in for another packed show, after having some delicious hot soup!

Dwayne meets up with Vegreville Rangers Head Coach Trevor Ogrodnick to talk about the season so far, team identity, development, and the challenges of competing week in and week out in the NEAJBHL.

They also hand out our Player of the Week, recognizing leadership and impact, before Chet interviews two Vegreville Rangers players for an inside look at the room, the grind, and what keeps them pushing forward.

Then they wrap things up with the signature Weekly Breakdown, covering recent games, league trends, and storylines to watch.

It’s Junior B hockey talk with a holiday vibe that they're happy to be sharing with you!

Episode 11 takes us into the final stretch before the Christmas break as the next two weekends of hockey begin to shape the playoff picture across the NEAJBHL.
We kick things off with Dale Larsen, President of the Cold Lake Ice, who joins us to discuss the season so far, the growth of the organization, and what the Ice are focusing on as they look ahead to playoffs.

Then we catch up with Jayce Lessard, a second-year forward from the St. Paul Canadiens, to talk about his development, the Canadiens’ season, and what’s driving his game this year.

We then roll into The Breakdown, recapping all the action from last week’s games around the league — plus a BONUS segment as we unveil the very first NEAJBHL Player of the Week.

Grab a rink coffee, bundle up, and settle in — it’s another packed episode of The Junior B Breakdown.

Episode 10! We actually made it — and honestly, nobody is more surprised than we are.

This week on the Junior B Breakdown:

SEVEN players hit 100 games in the NEAJBHL!

Mid-season team analysis: Who’s flying, who’s sliding, and who’s holding on by a skate lace.

the Weekly Breakdown: All the chaos, goals, hits, heartbreaks, and junior hockey energy from last week’s games.

Thanks for rocking with us through ten episodes. Here’s to ten more… unless the league suspends us first.
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Episode 9 of The Junior B Breakdown is here — and Alberta & Quebec are officially frozen solid as our hosts enter full hibernation mode. But even a polar vortex can’t stop Junior B hockey.

This week, we sit down with Cold Lake Ice veteran Josh Butt, one of six players across the league to recently play in their 100th NEAJBHL game — a major milestone and a look at what it takes to stick around this league for that long.

We also highlight upcoming community events around the league, including fundraisers and fan nights that make Junior B hockey more than just what happens on the ice.

And of course — we wrap it up with another edition of Around the League, covering all of last week’s action across the NEAJBHL.