The U-Show Podcast

Chris and Ben are joined by former USHL forwards and current Iowa Wild (AHL) teammates Sam Anas and Gerry Mayhew. Mayhew ended the shortened AHL season as the AHL MVP and goals leader while Anas was named to the AHL First Team All-Star squad after leading the league in points. The pair discuss their great season as well as their journey through the USHL to the AHL.

Just days after speaking with Ben and Chris, former Washington Capitols Assistant Coach Reid Cashman was announced as the newest Head Coach at Dartmouth College. Listen in as they discuss the former Waterloo Black Hawks defenseman journey through the USHL to Quinnipiac before a professional career turned to coaching. Cashman talks about not knowing how amazing Alexander Ovechkin is until seeing it first-hand and what it was like to lead a veteran defensive group in Washington.

In Episode 14, Columbus Blue Jackets Assistant Development Coach Jared Boll joins the podcast to discuss his journey from the Lincoln Stars to a 579-game NHL career. Now Boll is back with the Blue Jackets in a coaching role.

Chris and Ben are joined by the NHL's Vice President of Hockey Development and Strategic Collaboration, Kevin Westgarth! The former pro breaks down the relationship between the USHL, NHL and USA Hockey and some of the great initiatives that have come from the partnership.

In Episode 11's introduction, Ben and Chris discussed an article that appeared on NHL.com (nhl.com/news/color-of-hockey-millette-stats-dont-tell-whole-story/c-316945458) this week. Now, hear first-hand from Reggie as he joins The U-Show Podcast to discuss rising through the ranks of Junior Hockey and becoming a fan favorite of the Dubuque Fighting Saints. The 20-year-old forward is committed to play Division I NCAA hockey for American International College (Atlantic Hockey) in the fall.

Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter joins The U-Show Podcast to discuss his rise to NHL defenseman, his ownership role with the Madison Capitols and his family's impact on USA Hockey.

Zemgus Girgensons drops by to chat with Ben and Chris about his journey from Latvia to Dubuque, where he won a Clark Cup Championship. They discuss the championship run and are joined by former teammate and current USHL Director of Player Development Luke Curadi. Girgensons also talks about his transition to North American hockey, his stop in the AHL and his time in the NHL with the Buffalo Sabres!

Chris and Ben are joined by Hockey Hall of Fame member Phil Housley! The current Arizona Coyotes Assistant Coach is a former USHL player (St. Paul Vulcans, 1980-82) who went on to have a great career in the NHL before joining the coaching ranks. Housley talks about his journey through hockey and what life has been like lately.

Ben and Chris open with the USHL Draft Phase I and Phase II from earlier this week before being joined by Cedar Rapids RoughRiders alumnus and current Minnesota Wild goaltender Alex Stalock! The former Clark Cup Champion and Clark Cup Playoff MVP talks about his time in the USHL and NCAA during his route to the NHL.

In a special episode of The U-Show Podcast, Chris and Ben are joined by USHL General Manager of the Year Kalle Larsson. The Dubuque Fighting Saints GM breaks down his journey to the USHL and talks about this year's team!