The OHL Podcast

The OHL has reached new ground in its attempts to clean up hockey culture and make sure hockey is everyone, but Dan and Mike don't agree whether or not this latest step is a step too far. Meantime, the suddenly struggling Niagara Ice Dogs indicate they'll not only right the ship this year, but they plan to be competitive for years to come. We also dive into the mailbag to read your emails and answer your questions, we talk about the 12th NHL draft pick to join the London Knights roster, we deliver our Prospects of the Week, and don't miss The Wraparound, our brand new feature that makes sure every OHL market gets a little attention.

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The long overdue NCAA ruling that allows players to maintain academic eligibility even if they play a single game in the CHL will change the hockey landscape in North America? In how many ways? So many already, and some we probably haven't even figured out yet. Farwell and Dan do a deep dive into the impacts of the rule change with a look at who benefits and who might get hurt. Plus, a chance meeting with (and a lot of respect for) Eric Boulton, walking the plank (okay, the catwalk) in Oshawa, and enjoying the OHL's best fries. Oh yeah, and has anyone seen the Brampton Steelheads?

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It appears as though the Sudbury Wolves and Quentin Musty have mended fences, which also now means two NHL first-rounders could be on their way to new OHL teams. Farwell and Dan also look inside some ugly numbers for the Guelph Storm and gaze into a crystal ball that seems increasingly cloudy for the USHL. Plus, our Prospects of the Week and, even though we know they've got plenty to do already, we've got one more job for the on-ice officials.

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If the reports are true (and there's no reason to doubt them), a couple of USHL teams were in pretty serious talks to defect for the Ontario Hockey League. Farwell and Dan have similar ideas as to why the conversations were even entertained, and then they have a debate of their own about Zayne Parekh finishing a hit in the Soo. Plus, a couple of OAs find new homes, what happens when you exceed the fighting threshold as a team, and they guys see if their prospects match the list put out last week by NHL Central Scouting.

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There are bad starts, and then there's whatever is happening to the Peterborough Petes this season, which is the worst start the team has ever had in its near 70-year history. Dan and Mike discuss the impacts of the moves the Petes made last year and what it will take to turn things around. Plus, another historic sexual assault allegation against a group of OHL players, a new NHL collective bargaining agreement that could see players admitted to the AHL at 19, the overage dilemmas that still exist, and how Andrew Oke might make a little history this season. The legendary Brian Kilrea turned 90 this past weekend and was celebrated by the Ottawa 67's. We celebrated the OHL's winningest coach with some stories of our own and you can hear more of them by checking out this episode of The OHL Podcast that featured "Killer" himself.

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After three straight years of finishing dead last, the Niagara Ice Dogs have come to life. Is it a cautionary tale? Yes, but the St. Catharines canines have us believing and we'll tell you why we like them ... and why we're still worried. Still in the East, Barrie wants to make sure you know they're still in the mix as they deal for a 100+ point man from North Bay. That creates an overage crunch for the Colts, though, so a difficult decision will have to be made, just like it's been made in other markets. Dan and Mike break down both sides of the OA equation and why it frustrates fans. Plus, new league Commissioner Bryan Crawford has said he believes the league has room to grow. So, what markets might be ready? Dan and Mike even take it a step farther by realigning the divisions with the new teams added. Brace yourself, it's not terrible!

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Colby Barlow has been granted his wish to get out of Owen Sound but Quentin Musty might have to wait a while to bolt Sudbury. Plus, the NCAA is holding a vote this week that will have a number of implications for Canadian hockey leagues while opening up options for players. And who let the dogs out in Niagara? The Ice Dogs are lead dogs, we've got a Joey Costanzo story you just have to hear, and our Prospects of the Week.

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The first week of the regular season is in the books and Farwell is already trying to walk back his preseason predictions. Which leads the guys into a conversation about how meaningful the OHL's early season games are anyway. Plus, the league seems to have pulled back the covers on sharing important information with fans. And if this entire episode sounds like a love letter to Ethan Belchetz, that's because it is.

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If you listened to last week's Eastern Conference preview, well, this episode is nothing like that. It is the Western Conference preview episode, but Dan and Mike are on different planets. In the East, the guys agreed on the Top 4 teams, just in slightly different order. They had the same teams finishing 3 through 6 in the East. But in the West? Dan sees three tiers while Mike sees two, and they've got a couple of predictions that are miles apart. It's all fun for now, right? Let the games begin this weekend! And remember to use these goofy predictions against the guys later.

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It's here! We know you look forward to it every year because Dan and Mike are sure to look like fools by season's end, but here come the Eastern Conference predictions. The similarities between the predictions are kind of eerie, to be honest, and that can't bode well for the guys.

Along with the East preview, the OHL served up enough news worth talking about as two more teams jumped into the "compensatory pick" pool and we might be seeing the beginning of CHL-NCAA movement, despite no formal agreement being in place yet.

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