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Azorcan Tours Podcast

63 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -

Welcome to the AZORCAN Tours Podcast. Join hosts Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths as they focus on the World Junior Hockey Championship coming up in Sweden this holiday season. Plus, we also will talk about many exciting tours over the next 12 months! too

Paul also owns Azorcan Tours and they've been in business for decades, specializing in Group trips to Europe. Come join us in Sweden in 2023/24!

Website: azorcan.net

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AZORCAN TOURS / Oldtimers Sep 2024

February 26, 2024 02:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

We are very excited about another Canada Bears Hockey Tour coming up this September to Finland, Estonia and Sweden. On today's episode, join Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths and they give you the scoop on this Fall's 13-day hockey tour which begins in Helsinki on September 23rd. AZORCAN Tours is the leader in European sports tours since 1994. Check out this tour's webpage at www.azorcan.net/oldtimers. Our Website: www.azorcan.net Contact us: [email protected]

WJHC / A Look Back!

February 26, 2024 01:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MB

Hard to believe it's been over SIX weeks since we all got back from our World Junior Hockey Championship experience in Sweden. But we all survived and have many great stories to tell. Plus all the friends we saw... and all the new friends we met. On today's episode, Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths breakdown the whole event concluding in Gothenburg, Sweden. Plus we start looking ahead!!! Already!!! Sit back and enjoy the stories with Paul and Bryn on this special wrap up edition. ...

WJHC / We Got Our Finalists!

January 05, 2024 00:15 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

For many, they were the favourites coming in, and they got there. The host team from Sweden faces the United States of America in the Gold Medal final on nFriday, January 5th in Gothenburg. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths breakdown the Thursday games at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden. Plus they'll also look ahead to the gold medal match up.  Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https:/...

WJHC / Canada Out!

January 02, 2024 23:29 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

Canada took it on the chin losing a tough 3-2 game to Czechia in heartbreaking fashion. This loss now eliminates Canada from further play at this year's event. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game 'wake' at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden.    Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedule...

WJHC / Canada / Germany / New Year's Eve

January 01, 2024 00:54 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MB

Canada moves into the Quarter Final round after a hard working victory over Germany on New Years Eve in Round Robin play. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game 'party' at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden. Happy New Year everyone!!!  Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedule https://www...

WJHC / Sweden / Canada / Ouch!

December 30, 2023 00:09 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

Canada took it on the chin on Friday night losing a tough 2-0 game to the host Sweden. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game 'wake' at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden.    Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedule https://www.tsn.ca/world-juniors Contact us: [email protected]

WJHC / Sweden / Day TWO

December 28, 2023 01:00 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

After a big opening day win over Finland, Canada kept it rolling with a very lopsided 10-0 victory over Latvia on Day TWO.  Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game celebration at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden.    Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedule https://www.tsn.ca/world-junio...

WJHC Gothenburg / Opening Show

December 25, 2023 22:13 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MB

We are HERE! Gothenburg- the Host City! Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths take some time on Christmas Day to present a quick overview of the next 12 days ahead... just on the eve of the start of this year's big event! Azorcan Tours will welcome 348 people on this tour and everyone is finally arrive by the 27th. Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship...

WORLD JUNIORS 2024 / Hej from Stockholm!

December 23, 2023 21:04 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MB

Just a few days away from the start of the World Junior Hockey Championship in Gothenburg... but first a stop in spectacular Stockholm. On today's episode, Paul and Bryn set the scene from the lobby of the Clarion Sign Hotel in downtown Stockholm. On the 24th, we will all jump on a bus and head to this year's event. Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-cha...

AZORCAN TOURS / Let's Look at the OTHER teams / Steven Ellis

December 18, 2023 18:59 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

Last episode we focused on Team Canada, on this edition we look at the 'other' teams at this year's World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Today Paul and Bryn chat with writer and podcaster Steven Ellis from The Daily Faceoff, host of Puck Poolies and was also a writer for The Hockey News at one point too! Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championsh...

AZORCAN TOURS / Let's Look at TEAM CANADA / Steven Ellis

December 17, 2023 18:59 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MB

It's 'Crunch Time' for the teams heading to the World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Today Paul and Bryn chat with writer and podcaster Steven Ellis from The Daily Faceoff and co host of Puck Poolies about Team Canada. Steven was also a writer for The Hockey News at one point and just attended the Canadian pre tournament cut-down camp. Time to focus on the teams at this year's event starting with our home team. Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.i...

WORLD JUNIOR / Update / December 17 / Finale

December 16, 2023 18:59 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

Here we go! The Final Update for those lucky enough to be travelling with us to the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of LAST MINUTE REMINDERS from Paul Almeida, along with Bryn Griffiths as they break it all down for you. Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedule https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/...

WORLD JUNIOR / Update / December 12th

December 13, 2023 02:24 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

It's Tuesday, December 12th and we're just a few days away from the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of LAST MINUTE REMINDERS from Paul Almeida, along with Bryn Griffiths as they break it all down for you. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net Contact us: [email protected] [email protected]

AZORCAN TOURS / WJHC / Welcome Party

December 03, 2023 23:05 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MB

Let's get this started!!! On Saturday, December 2nd the gang at AZORCAN Tours welcomed travel guests to their WJHC Kick Off Party in Edmonton. Over 100 folks were there and enjoyed a great dinner, plus collected all their game tickets, tour memorabilia and met many return friends/hockey fans. See everyone soon! Oilers Anthem singer Robert Clark kicked things off in-person (as he did in 2020) and then Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths took it from there! Here's your update podcast ...

WORLD JUNIOR / Update / November 22nd

November 22, 2023 21:39 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB

It's the end of November and we're 34 days away from the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida, along with Bryn Griffiths break it all down for you. Kick Off party, webpage information, food and beverages in The Bear Pit, updated web info and plenty of last minute details. Marty Forbes also joins Paul and Bryn as they chat about helpful apps to download BEFORE you go. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net Cont...

TEAM CANADA Management Lead Peter Anholt - PART TWO

November 17, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MB

Here's Part TWO- as Team Canada's Management Lead Peter Anholt joins Paul and Bryn on today's episode. Peter is in his eighth full season as the General Manager of the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League. He has a vast wealth of hockey knowledge under his helmet and Peter breaks down his lengthy career of playing, coaching and GMing in the Western Hockey League and how it all relates to this Hockey Canada gig. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net ...

TEAM CANADA Management Lead Peter Anholt - PART ONE

November 15, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MB

Team Canada's Management Lead Peter Anholt joins Paul and Bryn on today's episode. Peter is in his eighth full season as the General manager of the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League and has a vast wealth of hockey knowledge under his helmet. On Today's episode he breaks down how the team is selected, and how they scout out the kids, along with other tidbits of information. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net Contact us: [email protected] brynag...

WORLD JUNIOR / Update / November 13th

November 13, 2023 20:54 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MB

It's the middle of November and we're 42 days away from the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Kick Off party, flight details, seat selection, updated web info, France/Belgium itinerary and details on the tournament seating! For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net Contact us: [email protected] [email protected]

TSN's Dennis Beyak- WJHC- Part TWO

November 05, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MB

TSN's Dennis Beyak joins Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths on this podcast. Today they'll talk about the hard work of broadcasting the games from the World Junior Hockey Championships. Plus, he gives us a personal career scoop. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net

TSN's Dennis Beyak - WJHC Broadcaster

October 29, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MB

TSN's Dennis Beyak joins Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths on this podcast. Today they'll talk about some favourite memories for Dennis from the World Junior Hockey Championships. And he's attended plenty of them, plus he has a long list of associations with teams in the Western Hockey League and the NHL. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net

More on the WJHC Trip / We're Getting Close!

October 24, 2023 20:33 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MB

There's a chill in the air... that's either exciting... or not for you! But we're back with more details on the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida along with Bryn Griffiths break it all down for you! For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net

MORE great memories with Peter Loubardias- WJHC

September 16, 2023 18:40 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MB

It's Part 2... Another spectacular Azorcan Tours World Juniors podcast with special guest & Canada junior hockey expert Peter Loubardias. The man has a memory like a steel trap!! He joins Paul and Bryn for yet another fun episode as they reminisce about unforgettable WJC moments as we prepare for big event in Gothenburg, Sweden For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net Contact us: [email protected] [email protected]

WORLD JUNIOR / SWEDEN / September 16th Update

September 16, 2023 18:15 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

It's the middle of September and we're back with more details on the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Jerseys, hotel upgrades, currency chat, arena restrictions, expected weather and details on Gothenburg transportation! For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net Contact us: [email protected] [email protected]

Great Memories with Peter Loubardias- WJHC

September 16, 2023 00:35 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB

Long time Sportsnet Broadcaster Peter Loubardias joins Paul and Bryn for a look back at some classic memories at the World Junior Hockey Championship. Peter has 'quite' the memories for dates and stuff- it's scary! For more details on this event, check out the website: www.azorcan.net Contact us: [email protected] [email protected]

WORLD JUNIORS / Sweden / September 1st Update

September 01, 2023 21:34 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

It's September 1st and we're back with another podcast plus more details on the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Jerseys, Hotel upgrades, Currency chat, expected typical Dec/Jan weather stuff and more on ticketing! For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net Contact us: [email protected] [email protected]

World Juniors Update- Sweden... it's getting closer!

August 23, 2023 22:21 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

Here's our late summer podcast with more details on the upcoming AZORCAN Tour to the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Check the website: www.azorcan.net Contact us: [email protected] [email protected]

World Junior Hockey Championship / SWEDEN / Feb Update

February 21, 2023 22:15 - 36 minutes - 50 MB

Here's our first podcast for the New Year regarding the upcoming AZORCAN Tour to the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Check the website for further details.  www.azorcan.net

WJHC 2024 SWEDEN- The Registration Process

November 27, 2022 04:10 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MB

BREAKING NEWS: Here's the registration process for the upcoming AZORCAN Tour to the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. BUT this tour is expected to sell out quickly... so listen carefully. Or check the website for further details.  www.azorcan.net

WJHC 2024 SWEDEN- The TOUR Details!

November 27, 2022 04:05 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB

BREAKING NEWS: Paul Almeida announces all the details on the World Junior Hockey Tour 2024 in Sweden. Includes all the extra packages too! Very exciting.  www.azorcan.net

AZORCAN TOURS- New Tour Announcement

November 27, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MB

BREAKING NEWS: Ahoy!! Paul Almeida announces a new tour coming up for the Fall of 2023... you're gonna love it!  www.azorcan.net

WJHC 2024 SWEDEN- The Launch Party

November 23, 2022 00:46 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MB

Here we go!!! It's our launch party of the World Juniors 2024 in Sweden. We'll announce all the plans and options for Azorcan Tour's next epic journey. Mark it on your calendar- Saturday, November26th at the Royal Canadian Legion- Kingsway in Edmonton. Paul and Bryn give you more details on this podcast. See you there! Streaming the event live... 6:25pm MST... check out the website for more details.  www.azorcan.net

Euro Tour UPDATE

March 17, 2022 14:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

Paul's Email: [email protected] Bryn's Email: [email protected] Azorcan Website: [email protected]

WJHC 2022- What Happened?

January 04, 2022 18:52 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MB

Hosts: Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths Website: azorcan.net E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Twitter: @AzorcanGlobal Twitter: @BrynMightyMouth Twitter: @MJForbes

New Azorcan Tour / Europa Classico / Sept 2022

November 30, 2021 20:30 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MB

Hosts: Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths Website: azorcan.net E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Twitter: @AzorcanGlobal Twitter: @BrynMightyMouth Twitter: @MJForbes

Here We Go! WJHC 2022-Let's Play Catch Up!

November 30, 2021 20:10 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MB

Hosts: Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths Website: azorcan.net E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Twitter: @AzorcanGlobal Twitter: @BrynMightyMouth

The USA takes the Gold... plus our thoughts on this year's event!

January 06, 2021 05:52 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths Website: azorcan.net E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

A look ahead: Canada v USA for all the marbles

January 05, 2021 18:18 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MB

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And we're down to FOUR... the Semi Finals await!

January 03, 2021 21:58 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MB

Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths Website: azorcan.net E-Mail: [email protected]

Now the real fun starts... we're down to the Quarter Finals!

January 01, 2021 20:06 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MB

Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths Website: azorcan.net E-Mail: [email protected]

Canada/Switzerland - another win for the Maple Leaf!

December 30, 2020 02:54 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MB

Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths Website: azorcan.net E-Mail: [email protected]

Canada/Slovakia- a nail biter

December 28, 2020 03:06 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

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Canada/Germany- a bit of a blowout!

December 27, 2020 03:05 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MB

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Here we go again... although it's different this year.

December 24, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MB

Today a 'look ahead' at the event, plus some tough news to start the tournament for Team Canada Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths Website: azorcan.net

Let's look ahead... this year... and the next three.

November 11, 2020 19:22 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MB

Paul and Bryn break down what's up with the World Junior Hockey Championship... and it's all because of COVID-19. Just because this year won't have fans in the seats, it doesn't mean we aren't looking ahead. We focus on 2022, 2023 AND 2024.  

Bryn says 'Thanks'... 2020 was an interesting year... and scary.

November 05, 2020 20:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MB

We did plan on an update podcast upon returning home in February... but 2020 had other ideas. Bryn says thanks to everyone who reached out as he dealt with an major health issue. It looks like he's beaten it back, and for him, it's now full speed ahead again. 

Finally.... a Recap on 2020

October 23, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

Hope everyone had a great summer... but now there's a bite in the air... time for a long overdue look back at the 2020 World Juniors Hockey Championship. Lots of laugh PLUS a Gold medal for Canada!

WE love GOLD!

January 05, 2020 23:50 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

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Special Edition: The tables have turned

January 05, 2020 10:10 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB

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Semi Final Saturday

January 04, 2020 23:35 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

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Day Eight: Quarter Final success!

January 02, 2020 19:40 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

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