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Fire in the Hole Hockey

19 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

Fire in the Hole is a podcast focused on the excitement of youth hockey, by kids and for kids (with some adult supervision, of course). Created and hosted by Wilson, a 10U hockey player for the Loudoun Knights and co-hosted by Grady Little, founder of BTB Training.

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Back again!

May 29, 2023 21:57 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

After a hiatus, Wilson and Grady are warming up to finally bring a new season of Fire In The Hole. This episode is mostly just some recent antics from Wilson and bit of a chat about the Stanley Cup finals.

Episode 15: Mom Bomb

May 08, 2021 12:59 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

In honor of Mother's Day, Wilson and Grady chat with Wilson's mom, Carrie, and his teammate, Watson Stevenson and his mom Amy. The mom's share what it is like to help out with the boy's hockey club and talk about some of their fears as hockey moms. They also share some of their favorite memories and embarrass the kiddos with their NHL crushes. Everyone weighs in on Tom Wilson's recent scuffle with the NY Rangers. 

Episode 14: Change It Up

April 16, 2021 03:17 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MB

Hockey builds a community, but sometimes you have to move from one rink to another to explore new opportunities. In this episode Wilson and Grady are joined two of Wilson's Loudoun Knights teammates, Grayson Aussems and David McCarthy, to talk about their experience leaving the rinks where they first started playing hockey and joining the Knights. These goofy kids dive into some team pranks and their current love of "pond hockey" at Ion ITC in Leesburg, VA. Listen in as these 10 year old's c...

Episode 13: Chirpin' Lessons with Chirpin' DMV

February 25, 2021 18:08 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MB

"Coach" Matt Billman and Bobby "The Bobcat" Solari from the Chripin' DMV podcast join Wilson and Grady for a super fun episode. They cover Who Wore it Best numbers 59-55, share some excellent experiences with team pranks, chat about their favorite gear, and cover some solid advice in how and when to chirp.

Episode 12: Shattered Ice with Steve Seftel

January 28, 2021 11:20 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Wilson and Grady talk with Steve Seftel author of Shattered Ice. Steve Seftel was raised in Kitchener, Ontario, and drafted fortieth overall by the Washington Capitals in 1986. After an OHL career with the Kingston Canadians, the second-round prospect turned professional at age twenty. From 1988-93 the left-winter played for the Bringhampton Whalers, Baltimore Skipjacks, and Washington Capitals. They boys had a chance to read Steve's book and chat with him about a few key stories. An advoc...

Episode 11: Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Doesn't Work Hard

January 12, 2021 02:34 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Wilson and Grady are excited to kick off the new year talking about the upcoming NHL season and the recent World Juniors Hockey Championship. Wilson recounts some of his favorite wins from his mite season and the pair tease an upcoming episode in the works featuring Steve Seftel. 

Episode 10: Sweater Weather

December 21, 2020 12:33 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Wilson and Grady talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly with the release of the NHL Reverse Retro Jersey collection.

Episode 9: Hockey Holiday Gift Guide

November 16, 2020 20:07 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Wilson and Grady talk about some of their favorite gifts for young hockey players. Everything from a build-a-box of Howie’s Hockey Tape to a sweet custom hat from Hat Trick Custom Designs. This episode also includes who wore it best numbers 74-70, and some pretty funny hockey jokes.

Bonus: NHL 21 Review

October 27, 2020 17:25 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MB

EA Sports released NHL 21 on Friday, October 16th and Wilson and Grady sat down to record their initial reactions as they played the first game after a great at home hockey lesson. 

Episode 8: Finding Friends & Getting Goals with Alex Grove

October 27, 2020 02:06 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Alex Grove is in his first year with the Hudson Havoc Junior hockey team. He joins Wilson and Grady to talk about his decision to play junior hockey and share some of his favorite things about the game.

Episode 7: Backchecking-In with Coach Ryan Blair - Head Coach of the South Carolina Stingrays

October 16, 2020 01:00 - 17 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode Wilson and Coach Grady chat with the Washington Capitals ECHL affiliate, South Carolina Stingray's, Head Coach, Ryan Blair. Coach Blair teaches Wilson about player agents, what it's like to coach in the ECHL, and joins in the fun of "who wore it best" numbers 85 through 80. Don't miss Coach Blair's advice for young defensive players and what he thinks is the most important part of youth hockey. 

Episode 6: Cheers to the Champs

October 09, 2020 01:07 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

Wilson and Grady chat about the 2020 Stanley Cup Champs, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The episode also features Who Wore it Best numbers 89-86, the BTB tip if the week, and a quick mention of a favorite player’s go to gear brand.

Episode 5: Gongshow with Grady

September 25, 2020 01:16 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MB

Coach Little is back, this time as a co-host for Fire in the Hole. Grady and Wilson cover all kinds of ground from hockey at home tips to some NHL History, with a lot of fun in between. 

Dump and Change Vol. 1

September 18, 2020 19:25 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MB

Introducing our first "Dump and Change" episode. This one is short and sweet. In hockey, we dump the puck and change up the lines. These episodes will be a grab bag of topics - sort of a stream of consciousness from our host, with quick changes. Wilson would love to engage with the listeners on everything from creative projects to what kind of interviews the audience wants to hear. Share your input by emailing us at [email protected]

Episode 4: Dump and Change Vol. 1

September 18, 2020 19:25 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MB

Introducing our first "Dump and Change" episode. This one is short and sweet. In hockey, we dump the puck and change up the lines. These episodes will be a grab bag of topics - sort of a stream of consciousness from our host, with quick changes. Wilson would love to engage with the listeners on everything from creative projects to what kind of interviews the audience wants to hear. Share your input by emailing us at [email protected]

Episode 3: Ready. Set. Goalie.

September 10, 2020 02:05 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Hungry after helping out with a great special goalie practice for the Loudoun Knights, Wilson sits down with two of the program's goalies and goalie coach, Dan Keyes. Goalies Blake Valentine and Peyton Weiss, share what they like about stopping pucks, and what they are looking for from their team defense. Coach Keyes chats with Wilson about the important role of the goalie and the upcoming October Saves campaign. 

Everyday Celly with Coach Caravelli

September 03, 2020 02:26 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Wilson sits down with Coach Chris Caravelli to learn a little about his history and everyday life. Coach C even takes his turn as the interviewer, giving us a chance to learn a little more about our host.

Episode 2: Everyday Celly with Coach Caravelli

September 03, 2020 02:26 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Wilson sits down with Coach Chris Caravelli to learn a little about his history and everyday life. Coach C even takes his turn as the interviewer, giving us a chance to learn a little more about our host.

Episode 1: A “Little” Goes a Long Way

August 26, 2020 20:16 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Wilson sits down with one of his coaches, Grady Little, Tom hat about Coach Little’s experience playing youth hockey, and what it is like to build a brand new hockey program. The pair even discuss their favorite gear, the COVID 19 pandemic, and the upcoming NHL 21 video game release.