Danny Syvret was considering Yale before signing with the London Knights. It turned out to be an okay decision. Syvret would go on to be named an OHL and CHL defenceman of the year, a Memorial Cup champion and all-star, and a member of the CHL's Team of the Century. Along the way, there were also several international medals, including Gold at the 2005 World Juniors. This episode gives you stories from every step on that journey, from having dinner with pro wrestlers to leaving the arena in full gear to keep a promise after winning the Memorial Cup.

After being drafted by the Ottawa 67s, Rick Adduono found himself playing for the St. Catharines Blackhawks. It was with the Hawks, when "Smitty" would lead the OHA in points, and help send his team to the Memorial Cup. After a quick cup of tea in the WHA and the NHL, Adduono would land behind the bench, coaching for more than 20 years. You'll love the stories from Smitty, that include names like Bobby Orr, Ogie Ogilthorpe, John Brophy, and more.

He was part of the last team to pull off an 8 v 1 upset in the first round of the OHL playoffs. He's a goalie but he scored a Game 7 goal. And he was a small-town kid that suddenly found himself playing junior hockey in the Greater Toronto Area. It didn't seem to throw him off, though, as Justin Peters would go on to become a 2nd round pick into the NHL and embarked on a pro career that was always rooted in Blyth, Ontario.

He was a first round selection into the OHL and he wore the “C” for his team en route to a Memorial Cup. Along the way, Derek Roy remembers the expectations of Pete DeBoer and a motivating speech by Steve Spott. Roy went on to play more than 700 NHL games before finishing his career in Europe. He’s got stories about Gregory Campbell’s sticks, Jay McKee’s shot-blocking, and donning the Team Canada jersey at the Olympics.

When you ask, we listen. So, when you asked for a guest with ties to the Niagara Falls franchises to appear on the podcast, we set about to finding Jason Clarke. But finding Jason Clarke is a story unto itself and, thus, you get TWO Jason Clarkes in one episode. One Jason Clarke played for the Niagara Falls Thunder in the OHL before embarking on a professional career that lasted more than 15 seasons. He learned early that playing a physical game would keep him playing, and in one professional season, Clarke racked up more than 500 penalty minutes. His stories get pretty wild but they also serve as a cautionary tale about the toll the game can take. The other Jason Clarke never played in the OHL but, after finishing his on-ice career with the Ajax Axemen, he went on to a remarkably successful coaching career. After owning and coaching the Carleton Place Canadians to multiple titles, Clarke is now coaching in the Q, where he leads the Acadie-Bathurst Titan. Our conversation is more like a coach’s clinic and this humble near-workaholic will no doubt inspire you. It’s like two episodes in one, with two great Jason Clarkes who want to make our game better.

You've got to be a little crazy to don the stripes every night and head to the arena actually looking forward to your job. But Frankie Rocca has never lost his enthusiasm for the game, despite some memorable interactions with Mike Stothers and Brian Kilrea. Rocca also patrolled the lines when heavyweights were still around the OHL and on some nights, he knew he was in for some heavy work. We wrap a great OHL season with stories from a guy who had one of the best views in the house to watch talented players, interact with legendary coaches, and try to block out the boos from the crowd.

From OHL champion to entrepreneur, Troy Timpano talks about being drafted to Sudbury, getting traded to Erie, being a part of a record-setting season, practicing with some of the highest-skilled players in the league, and that time he almost died. Get your stories this week through the eyes of a goalie, which always promises a unique view.

Don't let anyone tell you that late-round picks can't turn out to be gems (although this guy might have gone higher in the draft if teams hadn't been worried he was going to play in the NCAA instead). Bill Bowler was a 13th rounder to the OHL and left the league as its all-time assists leader, and 4th all-time in points. Now, the former Spitfires player is trying to lead the team to its 4th championship since 2009. We talk hockey, playing in Vegas, and building winners.

Mike Farwell and Chris Pope have been around the Ontario Hockey League for more years than they care to count, and even after all these years, they can't resist riding the bus and broadcasting from every rink. With every trip to every rink comes the chance to tell another story. We invite you along on Farwell and Pope's adventures as they tell stories from every market in the Ontario Hockey League, from a behind-the-scenes perspective you won't get anywhere else. They're on the bus, in the hotels, and in the media rooms with the coaches, scouts, officials, players, and other characters that keep us coming back to this game week after week. Like you, Farwell and Pope are passionate about the OHL today. But they also know today's league has been decades in the making. Pop in those ear buds and join Farwell and Pope for the stories that shaped the game, and the antics that are still part of it today. Who knows? You might even hear something you haven't heard before.

Mike Farwell and Chris Pope have been around the Ontario Hockey League for more years than they care to count, and even after all these years, they can't resist riding the bus and broadcasting from every rink. With every trip to every rink comes the chance to tell another story. We invite you along on Farwell and Pope's adventures as they tell stories from every market in the Ontario Hockey League, from a behind-the-scenes perspective you won't get anywhere else. They're on the bus, in the hotels, and in the media rooms with the coaches, scouts, officials, players, and other characters that keep us coming back to this game week after week. Like you, Farwell and Pope are passionate about the OHL today. But they also know today's league has been decades in the making. Pop in those ear buds and join Farwell and Pope for the stories that shaped the game, and the antics that are still part of it today. Who knows? You might even hear something you haven't heard before.