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Junior Hockey Magazine

124 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Junior Hockey Magazine is a weekly Podcast & syndicated radio show that profiles the excitement, news and insight of Canadian junior hockey. Despite the Covid 19 crisis, we are pleased to be back on air each week to bring you the insight, news from the players, coaches and league executives from junior hockey across Canada!


Host Gino Reda of TSN, along with our cast of expert hockey journalists from across the country give listeners the latest news and insights to the personalities of Canada’s game. The topics:  World Junior Championships, the CHL -  key players & coaches, the CJHL, NHL Draft prospects, and of course, the latest updates on how the Covid Crisis continues to effect the sport of hockey across Canada.

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Episodes

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 32 - Friday May 20th.

May 20, 2022 15:50 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

On this week’s podcast, it’s our season finale of our 31st season of the show!! We’ll recap the year that was and preview a busy summer across the hockey world with CHL President Dan Mackenzie, Hockey Canada President and CEO Scott Smith, and CJHL President Brent Ladds!! Plus, our Director of Scouting Craig Button will join us for a mock draft! All that and more, this week on our season finale of 7-Eleven Jr Hockey Magazine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 31 - Friday May 13th.

May 13, 2022 15:56 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

On this week’s show, NHL Central Scouting has released its final rankings! So who’s impressed the scouts the most? We’ll discuss that and much more with the man behind the list, Dan Marr the Director of Central Scouting! The Montreal Canadiens won the Draft Lottery earlier in the week! So, what kind of an impact can consensus first overall pick Shane Wright make in the NHL next season? We’ll be joined by Craig Button. Plus, the Summerside Western Capitals are Maritime JR Hockey League Champi...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 30 - Friday May 6th.

May 06, 2022 15:30 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

On this week’s show, he’s the top rated QMJHL forward for the upcoming NHL Draft! We go 1 on 1 with Quebec Remparts power forward Nathan Gaucher. We’ve moved onto the 2nd round of the playoffs in both the OHL and WHL! We’ll discuss some of the top prospects still playing with Our Director of Scouting Craig Button! Plus, the Northern Ontario JR Hockey League final is underway between the Soo Thunderbirds and Hearst Lumberjacks. We’ll chat with NOJHL Commissioner Rob Mazzuca, who’s also the CJ...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 29 - Friday April 29th.

April 29, 2022 16:23 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

On this week’s show, He’s the second rated QMJHL D-man for the upcoming NHL Draft! We go 1 on 1 with Maveric Lamoureux of the Drummondville Voltiguers, who’s already 6’7!!! The World Under 18 Championship is wrapping up in Germany! So who are some of the players who have impressed the most? We’ll discuss that and much more with our Director of Scouting Craig Button who’s covering the tournament on location for TSN.  Plus, the Centennial Cup is just under a month away from kicking off in Est...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 28 - Friday April 22nd.

April 22, 2022 15:41 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

On this week's show, Hockey Canada has officially announced the return of the World JR and Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Alberta this Summer! We have the latest!! But first? Team Canada’s quest to win back-to-back gold medals at the World Under 18 Championship gets underway this weekend! We’ll discuss Canada’s roster with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. He helped the Winnipeg Ice get the most points across the entire CHL this season and is expected to be a top 10 pick in the upcoming NHL Draf...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 27 - Friday April 15th.

April 15, 2022 15:38 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

On this week's show, he’s one of the top two-way blue liners available for the upcoming NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with Gatineau Olympiques D-man Noah Warren, who’s already 6’5 and over 210 pounds! Our Director of Scouting Craig Button has released his top 50 NHL affiliated prospects! We’ll take a look at some of the players from across the CHL on his list. Plus, the Centennial Cup is just over a month away from kicking off in Estevan, Saskatchewan! We’ll discuss that and much more with Hockey ...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 26 - Friday April 8th.

April 08, 2022 17:23 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

On this week’s show, he’s the second rated defenceman from the OHL for the upcoming NHL Draft and had a very impressive showing at the CHL Top Prospects Game. We go 1 on 1 with North Bay Battalion blueliner Ty Nelson. Who are some other players from the OHL who have taken big strides in their development this season? We’ll be joined by our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Plus, making history!! Eve Gascon became the first female goaltender to win a game in the QMJHL in over 22 years! We ha...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 25 - Friday April 1st.

April 01, 2022 16:05 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

On this week's show, he scored 2 points and was Team White’s player of the game at last week’s CHL Top Prospects Game. We go 1 on 1 with Moose Jaw Warriors sniper Jagger Firkus. Who are some other prospects from across the CHL who have taken big strides forward in their development this season? We’ll be joined by our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Plus, he spent four seasons playing in the Q and 10 years playing professionally in the AHL, ECHL and in Europe. Now? He’s the head coach and ...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 24 - Friday March 25th.

March 25, 2022 17:46 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

On this week’s show, the CHL Top Prospects Game is now behind us! So who were some of the players who impressed the most? We’ll discuss that with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. He’s the second ranked OHL forward for the NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with Mississauga Steelheads sniper Luca Del Bel Belluz. Plus, we’ll chat with CJHL President Brent Ladds about the return of the Centennial Cup! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 23 - Friday March 18th.

March 18, 2022 15:45 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

On this week's show, he’s the number 1 rated WHL defenceman for the upcoming NHL Draft and will be one of the captains in next week’s CHL Top Prospects Game in Kitchener. We go 1 on 1 with Denton Mateychuk of the Moose Jaw Warriors. Speaking of the CHL Top Prospects Game, our Director of Scouting Craig Button will join us to discuss some of the other highly rated draft eligible defensemen who will be playing next week in Kitchener. He’s been a scorekeeper since he was 16 years old and has wo...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 22 - Friday March 11th.

March 11, 2022 17:15 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

On this week’s show, he’s the number 1 rated North American goalie for the upcoming NHL Draft! We go 1 on 1 with Prince George Cougars netminder Tyler Brennan! Speaking of between the pipes, Brennan will be one of the four goalies playing in the CHL Top Prospects Game, which is less than two weeks away in Kitchener! We’ll discuss that and much more with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Plus, he was selected 12th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs back in the 1989 NHL Draft. Now? He’s t...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 21- Friday March 4th.

March 04, 2022 16:45 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

On this week’s show, the IIHF has banned Russia and Belarus from participation in every age category and in all competitions until further notice! We have all the latest news and reaction on this developing story. He’s the top rated QMJHL skater for the upcoming NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with Gatineau Olympiques D-man Tristan Luneau, who will be playing in the CHL Top prospects Game later this month. Plus, he was drafted by the Florida Panthers in 2002 and spent time playing professionally in ...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 20 - Friday February 25th.

February 25, 2022 16:45 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

On this week’s show, he’s been passed over in back to back NHL Drafts. Now? He’s been one of the best players across the country and is leading the WHL in scoring! We go 1 on 1 with Saskatoon Blades sniper Kyle Crnkovic. Speaking of the ‘Dub, our Director of Scouting Craig Button will drop by to assess some of the top WHL talent heading into the upcoming NHL Draft. Plus,we’ll chat with Neepawa Titans head coach and general manager Ken Pearson, who just coached his 1000th career game in the M...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 19 - Friday February 18th.

February 18, 2022 16:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

On this week's show, top of his class — Shane Wright is the projected 1st overall pick for the upcoming NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with the Kingston Frontenacs superstar, who’s been one of the best players in the CHL since the start of the New Year!  Wright will be headlining the upcoming CHL Top Prospects Game in Kitchener. But who are some of the other top draft eligible players from across the country who will be playing in the game? We’ll discuss that with our Director of Scouting Craig But...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 18 - Friday February 11th.

February 11, 2022 17:30 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

On this week's show, game on!!! The CHL Top Prospects Game has been rescheduled for March 23rd in Kitchener!! We’ll discuss that and much more with longtime OHL Commissioner David Branch! The QMJHL returned to action over the weekend. When could they see 100% fan capacity in their buildings? We have the latest. Plus, after nearly 2 months off the ice due to a COVID layoff, the Central Canadian Hockey League is also back playing games! We go 1 on 1 with Pembroke Lumber Kings owner, head coach...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 17 - Friday February 4th.

February 04, 2022 16:55 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

On this week's show, he was the first ever defenceman to score a hat-trick for Team Canada at the World JR. Now? He’s getting ready to represent our nation, but this time at the Olympics!!! We go 1 on 1 Buffalo Sabres prospect Owen Power. After a 7 week layoff, the QMJHL is back this weekend! We have the latest on this situation. Plus, The Northern Ontario JR Hockey League is also returning after a COVID layoff. We’ll chat with Powassan Voodoos general manager and president of hockey operati...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 16 - Friday January 28th.

January 28, 2022 17:05 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

On this week's show, he’s the highest rated skater from the ‘Dub heading into the upcoming NHL Draft! We go 1 on 1 with Winnipeg Ice sniper Matthew Savoie. Golden Glory - Canada’s Men’s team has been announced for the Olympics next month in Beijing!! We’ll discuss that with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Plus, he helped the University of Alberta Golden Bears win FIVE national championships! Now? He’s the head coach and general manager of the Alberta JR Hockey League’s Drayton Valley ...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 15 - Friday January 21st.

January 21, 2022 16:43 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

On this week’s show, The QMJHL has delayed its return to play to February 1st at the earliest. So will they be able to play a full 68 game schedule? How about fans in the stands? We go 1 on 1 with QMJHL Commissioner Gilles Courteau. Speaking of the Q, the Saint John Sea Dogs will be hosting the Memorial Cup in June! We’ll chat about that and much more with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Plus, they’re the only First Nations owned and operated JR A hockey team in Canada! We’ll be joine...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 14 - Friday January 14th.

January 14, 2022 16:50 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

On this week's show, NHL Central Scouting has released its mid-term rankings!! So who’s impressed the most during the first half of the season? We’ll go 1 on 1 with Dan Marr, the Director of NHL Central Scouting. COVID-19 continues to cause postponements right across the country. We have the latest on this situation! The Centennial Cup is scheduled to be played this year for the first time since 2019! We’ll chat with Jason Tatarnic, the head coach and GM of the host Estevan Bruins in our CJH...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 13 - Friday January 7th.

January 07, 2022 16:47 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

On this week’s show… As COVID cases continue to climb, what’s the latest with JR leagues across the country? We have much more on this developing situation. He became the first 16 year old to EVER score four goals in a World JR game for Canada! We go 1 on 1 with Regina Pats “exceptional” sniper Connor Bedard! He won the CJHL coach of the year last season, and his sister is Marie-Phillipe Poulin, one of the best female hockey players in the world! We’ll chat with P-A Poulin, the head coach a...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 12 - Friday December 31st.

December 31, 2021 17:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

On this week’s podcast, the rest of the World JR Championship has been cancelled due to ongoing concerns with COVID-19! We have the latest on this situation. Plus, we’ll look ahead to 2022 as we hope to see national championships return in both the CHL with the Memorial Cup and the CJHL with the Centennial Cup! All that and more, this week on our 2021 year in review edition of 7-Eleven Jr Hockey Magazine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 11 - Friday December 24th.

December 24, 2021 17:58 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

On this week’s show, the World JR Championship will be played at 50% fan capacity because of the on-going spread of the COVID-19 Omicron Variant. We’ll discuss that and much more with Team Canada head coach Dave Cameron. The QMJHL has paused its season until January 7th due to the Omicron variant. We’ll have much more on this developing situation. Plus He won two Telus Cups as a head coach in Red Deer. Now? He’s the owner, president and head coach of the Alberta JR Hockey League’s Blackfalds...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 10 - Friday December 15th.

December 17, 2021 17:03 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

On this week's show, He spent the first part of the season playing in the Winnipeg Jets organization. Now? He’s Team Canada’s only returning forward at the World JR. We go 1 on 1 with sniper Cole Perfetti. Connor Bedard will be the seventh 16 year old to represent our nation at the World JR, joining some very elite company! We’ll discuss the exceptional superstar with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Plus, he’s spent time scouting in both the O and the Q. Now? He’s the head coach and g...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 9 - Friday December 10th.

December 10, 2021 18:18 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

On this week's show, Team Canada’s national JR team selection camp is underway! So who are some of the top candidates to lead the way at both ends of the ice? We have the latest! He was selected in the 1st round, 15th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in July’s NHL Draft. Now? Many believe he’ll be Canada’s starting goalie this Christmas. We go 1 on 1 with Edmonton Oil Kings netminder Sebastian Cossa. The Red Lake Miners of Superior International Junior Hockey League are hosting the Dudley-He...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 8 - Friday December 3rd.

December 03, 2021 17:50 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

On this week's show... Team Canada has announced it’s national JR team selection camp roster! So who are some of the favourites to play for our nation at the World JR? We have the latest. He just spent time playing in the NHL with the Anaheim Ducks. Now? He’s back in the OHL with the Peterborough Petes and many believe he’ll be one of Team Canada’s top forwards this Christmas. We go 1 on 1 with Mason McTavish! The Central Canadian Hockey League continues to be one of the top developmental l...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 7 - Friday November 26th.

November 26, 2021 16:31 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

On this week's show... He was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the 1st round of July’s NHL Draft. Now? Many believe he’ll play a big role on Team Canada’s blueline at the World JR. We go 1 on 1 with Carson Lambos of the Winnipeg Ice. Kaiden Guhle is the only eligible returning D-man for our nation this Christmas. Who are some of the other top candidates to play on Canada’s backend? We’ll chat with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. The Maritime JR Hockey League will be wearing special j...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 6 - Friday November 19th.

November 19, 2021 16:58 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Here’s the description: On this week’s show, he helped our nation win gold at the Under 18’s last May. Now? He’s hoping to lead Team Canada to the top of the podium this Christmas at the World JR. We go 1 on 1 with LA Kings prospect and Barrie Colts D-man Brandt Clarke. The latest edition of Craig’s List has been released! So who have been some of the top draft eligible players early this season? We’ll chat about that with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. He spent time playing in the ...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 5 - Friday November 12th.

November 12, 2021 18:21 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

On this week’s show… He led our nation to a gold medal last May at the Under 18’s. Now? He’s looking to become the first 16 year old to play for Canada at the World JR since Connor McDavid in 2014! We go 1 on 1 with Regina Pats “exceptional” sniper Connor Bedard. He was Team Canada’s captain at the 2014 World JR when McDavid was a 16 year old. Now? He’s playing for the Philadelphia Flyers. We’ll check in with Scott Laughton in this week’s edition of Where are they now. The Centennial Cup ha...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 4 - Friday November 5th.

November 05, 2021 16:22 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

On this week’s show… He helped our nation win gold at the Under 18’s last May. Now? Many believe he’s going to play a key role for Canada this Christmas at the World JR. We go 1 on 1 with Arizona Coyotes prospect and Edmonton Oil Kings sniper Dylan Guenther. Who are some other forwards we should expect to lead the way up front for Team Canada at the World JR? We’ll discuss that and much more with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. He spent 15 years as the head coach of the Concordia Sti...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 3 - Friday October 29th.

October 29, 2021 15:30 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MB

On this week’s show… Ready for Redemption — Team Canada’s quest for World JR gold is now less than 2 months away! We go 1 on 1 with returning D-man and Prince Albert Raiders captain Kaiden Guhle, who had a great showing at Montreal Canadiens training camp. Who are some other players we should expect to see patrolling Canada’s blueline this Christmas? What are the chances Guhle will wear the ‘C’ for our nation? We’ll discuss that with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Plus, the Alberta ...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 2 - Friday October 22nd.

October 22, 2021 16:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

On this week’s show… NHL Central Scouting has released its “Players to Watch” List! We’ll discuss their latest rankings and much more with Dan Marr, the Director of NHL Central Scouting. So we know Kingston Frontenacs sniper Shane Wright is the projected 1st overall pick for the upcoming NHL Draft. But who are some of the other players from the CHL who could also be selected early in the 1st round? We’ll chat with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Making a Statement - Four teams from...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 1 - Friday October 15.

October 15, 2021 16:35 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

On this week’s show… We’re incredibly excited to be back for our 31st season!!! Thank you to all of our loyal listeners for tuning in through all of the years!! Drop the puck!!!! After a tumultuous 18 months due to COVID-19, JR hockey is BACK from coast-to-coast across our nation! So what’s the outlook for this season? We’ll go 1 on 1 with CHL President Dan Mackenzie AND CJHL President Brent Ladds. Top of his Class — the Kingston Frontenacs have named superstar Shane Wright as their team ...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 30 - Friday May 28th.

May 28, 2021 15:09 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

On this week’s show… Due to COVID-19, we’ve never seen a season like this before. We’ll recap a wild year across the Canadian Hockey League with QMJHL Commissioner Gilles Courteau and WHL Commissioner Ron Robison! The Centennial Cup had to be cancelled for the second straight year. But what are the plans for next season? We go 1 on 1 with CJHL President Brent Ladds. In this week’s edition of ‘Into the Vault’ where we look back at some of our favourite interviews from the first 29 years of t...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 29 - Friday May 21st.

May 21, 2021 15:18 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

On this week’s show, he helped our nation win gold at the World Under 18 Championship in Texas. Now? He’s expected to be a top 20 pick in the upcoming NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with Flint Firebirds forward Brennan Othmann. We’re down to the final four in the QMJHL! So who has the best chance to win the Presidents Cup? We have the latest. Plus, In this week’s edition of ‘Into the Vault’ where we look back at some of our favourite interviews from the first 29 years of the show, we’ll flashback t...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 28 - Friday May 14th.

May 14, 2021 15:13 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

On this week's show... He led our nation to the gold medal at the World Under 18 Championship in Texas and was the top goalie of the tournament. Now? Many believe he’ll be one of the first netminders selected in the NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with Ben Gaudreau of the Sarnia Sting. The 2nd round of the Q playoffs are in full swing. Who are the favourites to win the Presidents Cup? We have the latest!In this week’s edition of ‘Into the Vault’ where we look back at some of our favourite interview...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 27 - Friday May 7th.

May 07, 2021 15:25 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Game on!!! The Under 18’s have wrapped up in Texas, the Women’s World Championship has been rescheduled for later this summer, in August and the Men’s World’s are just around the corner in Latvia! We’ll discuss all three tournaments with Scott Salmond, Hockey Canada’s VP of National Teams! Teams in the Superior International JR Hockey League were only able to play in 4 games before their season was cancelled due to COVID-19 back in March. We’ll chat with Matt Valley, the head coach of the ex...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 26 - Friday April 30th.

April 30, 2021 16:49 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

The World Under-18 Championship is in full swing in Texas! We’ll discuss the tournament, the upcoming Men’s World Championship and the cancellation of the Women’s World’s with Hockey Canada President and C-O-O Scott Smith. 8 teams in the Maritime JR Hockey League have been forced to end their season due to COVID-19 restrictions, including the Summerside Western Capitals! We’ll be joined by their head coach and assistant GM Billy McGuigan for much more on this situation! In this week’s editio...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 25 - Friday April 23rd.

April 23, 2021 16:49 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

On this week's show... The OHL has been forced to cancel its season due to COVID-19. So how close were they to dropping the puck this year? What are their expectations for next season? We go 1 on 1 with OHL Commissioner David Branch. The WHL has announced that they’ve cancelled their playoffs after their condensed regular season is over due to COVID-19 restrictions. We have the latest on this situation. Team Canada is in Texas getting ready to play in the World Under-18 Championship! We’ll ...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 24 - Friday April 16th.

April 16, 2021 15:18 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

On this week’s show, the CHL has been forced to cancel the Memorial Cup for the second straight year due to COVID-19. So what’s next for the Canadian Hockey League? We go 1 on 1 with league President Dan Mackenzie! The BCHL has decided to opt out of the CJHL. We’ll discuss this surprising news with CJHL President Brent Ladds. In this week’s edition of ‘Into the Vault’ where we look back at some of our favourite interviews from the first 29 years of the show, we’ll flashback to our chat with ...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 23 - Friday April 9th.

April 09, 2021 15:27 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

He’s the projected 1st overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft and won the rookie of the year award last season in the CHL. But now? He’s been named to Team Canada’s World Under-18 team. We go 1 on 1 with Kingston Frontenacs “exceptional” forward Shane Wright. Humboldt Strong - This week marks the third anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos crash. We’ll chat with Chris Joseph, who’s son Jaxon was one of the players tragically killed in the accident. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 22 - Friday April 2nd.

April 02, 2021 17:35 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MB

On this week's show, he spent nearly 3 months playing professionally in Slovakia. Now? He’s back in North America, and is expected to be one of the first players from the OHL selected into the upcoming NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with Barrie Colts D-man Brandt Clarke. Humboldt Strong - it’s now been three years since the tragic Humboldt Broncos bus accident. We’ll chat with Broncos head coach and GM Scott Barney in our CJHL Report. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presen...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 21 - Friday March 26th.

March 26, 2021 20:10 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Leading the Charge - he helped our nation win a silver medal in the World JR bubble in Edmonton. Now? He’s been named the full-time coach of Hockey Canada’s men’s program for the 2021-22 season! So what exactly does this mean? How many tournaments will he be apart of? We go 1 on 1 with Andre Tourigny. The QMJHL has announced its playoff format, starting next month in two hub cities!! So who are some of the favourites coming down the stretch?We have the latest! Life after Hockey - in this wee...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 20 - Friday March 19th.

March 19, 2021 15:13 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

On this week’s show,  Many believe he’ll be one of the first players from the Q selected in the upcoming NHL Draft. We go 1 on 1 with Halifax Mooseheads power forward Zach L’Heureux. The BCHL has been granted approval to begin its regular season in April!! We’ll chat with Nanaimo Clippers vice-president, head coach, general manager and director of hockey operations Darren Naylor in our CJHL Report. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by CIBC, we’ll check in wi...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 19 - Friday March 12th.

March 12, 2021 16:25 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

On this week’s show… Bubble Watch - the WHL’s East Division teams are getting their regular season underway in the Regina Bubble this weekend! We go 1 on 1 with Carson Lambos of the Winnipeg Ice, one of the most highly touted D-men for the upcoming NHL Draft. The Maritime JR Hockey League has been back playing games for well over a month. We go 1 on 1 with Yarmouth JR. A Mariners head coach and GM Laurie Barron in our CJHL Report.  Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders pr...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 18 - Friday March 5th.

March 05, 2021 16:11 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Making his mark Early - he scored 8 points in his first 2 games of the season last weekend with the Edmonton Oil Kings. We go 1 on 1 with sniper Dylan Guenther, one of the top prospects for the upcoming NHL Draft. The Northern Ontario JR Hockey League resumed its season last week!! We’ll chat with league commissioner Rob Mazzuca in our CJHL Report. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by CIBC, we’ll check in with Jake Brennan, who played in 4 seasons in the Can...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 17 - Friday February 26th.

February 26, 2021 21:19 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

On this week’s show… Game On!!! The WHL has dropped the puck on its season for the five Alberta-based teams in their Central Division!! We’ll go 1 on 1 with Red Deer Rebels President, GM and Head Coach Brent Sutter, and hear about their “unique” living arrangements for this season! The Alberta JR Hockey League has been granted approval to resume their regular season! So what are the protocols in place? We’ll discuss that with AJHL Commissioner Ryan Bartoshyk  in our CJHL Report! Plus, in th...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 16 - Friday February 19th.

February 19, 2021 18:51 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

He helped our nation win a silver medal at the World JR in the bubble in Edmonton. Now? He’s back playing for the Halifax Mooseheads. We go 1 on 1 with Colorado Avalanche prospect Justin Barron. The Manitoba JR Hockey League has cancelled the remainder of its regular season & playoffs due to COVID-19. So what’s next? We’ll chat with Virden Oil Capitals head coach and GM Tyson Ramsey in our CJHL Report. Plus, life after hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by Kubota, we’ll...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 15 - Friday February 12th.

February 12, 2021 17:10 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Hockey Canada has cancelled its spring national championships for the second straight year due to COVID-19. So where do we go from here? We go 1 on 1 with Hockey Canada’s President and Chief Operating Officer Scott Smith. Since the majority of draft-eligible JR players aren’t currently playing, should the NHL postpone the 2021 Draft? We’ll discuss that with our Director of Scouting Craig Button. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by Kubota, we’ll check in wit...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 14 - Friday February 5th.

February 05, 2021 16:19 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

The WHL has announced a 24-game schedule for five Alberta-based teams in their Central Division! So, what are some of the protocols in place? When can the rest of the league expect to get underway? We go 1 on 1 with longtime WHL Commissioner, Ron Robison! The Maritime JR Hockey League resumed its regular season over the weekend! We’ll chat with Edmundston Blizzard GM Steve MacPherson in our CJHL Report. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by Kubota, we’ll chec...

Junior Hockey Magazine - Episode 13 - Friday January 29th.

January 29, 2021 22:20 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

He helped our nation win a silver medal at the World JR Championship and recently signed a contract with the New Jersey Devils. We go 1 on 1 with Chicoutimi Sagueneens forward Dawson Mercer. Life after Hockey - in this week’s edition of CHL Leaders presented by Kubota, we’ll check in with Coleman Vollrath, who played all four of his seasons in the WHL with the Victoria Royals. And now? He’s pursuing his Masters of Science degree in Geography at the University of Calgary! See omnystudio.com/...