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KHLCast

13 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

English commentary on Russia's top hockey league.

If you're sick with the hockey bug, and you can't get your fix with the NHL not playing, try some Russian hockey! It's all that's on, so do you really have any other choice?

The KHL is the world's second best hockey league, with a unique developmental aspect not present in the NHL. You'll see up and coming stars playing alongside former NHLers trying to re-invent themselves and life-long European players who've had storied careers in their own respective countries. This is THE premier English language podcast for the KHL

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Episodes

Week of Feb 11

February 13, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Review of this week's happenings and a review and next season outlook for Amur Khabarovsk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Week of February 1: More teams clinch, HC Sochi Season Review

February 06, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

All the playoff teams in the East have been determined, more teams in the West have clinched, and I review HC Sochi's tough season and their hope for a brighter future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Week of January 25: Some teams eliminated, some teams clinch

January 30, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

In this week's episode, I'll give a brief update on the playoff race after Avangard, Metallurg, and Salavat-Yulaev clinched, and I'll review the seasons of Neftekhimik and Kunlun after they were eliminated this week. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Week of January 18th: CSKA and Ak Bars clinch, Riga eliminated

January 23, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

Get  all the updates around the league this week, and a review of what went  wrong for Dinamo Riga this season and the long road ahead for their  franchise. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Week of January 11th

January 16, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MB

A check in on the KHL as the playoff race heats up and teams shuffle for best position in the standings --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Week of January 4th

January 09, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MB

A brief update of this week's action in the KHL --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Week of December 28th: Trade Deadline Review

January 02, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

It's been two weeks since I've talked about Russian hockey, and with the trade deadline recently passing, there's tons to talk about! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Week of December 13th and Chernyshev Division Deep Dive

December 19, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

In this episode, I give a brief league update, and finish the divisions deep dive series with the Chernyshev Division. No episode next week due to Christmas, everyone have a safe holiday, I'll be back on January 2nd 2021! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Week of December 7th and Kharlamov Division Deep Dive

December 12, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

In this episode, I re-cap all the happenings from this week, and I give  you a deep dive into the history and current standings of the Kharlamov  Division --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Week of November 30th and Tarasov Division Deep Dive

December 05, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

In this episode, I re-cap all the happenings from this week, and I give you a deep dive into the history and current standings of the Tarasov Division

Week of November 23rd and Bobrov Division Deep Dive

November 28, 2020 12:36 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

In this episode, I'll go over league updates for the week of November 23rd, and take you through a deep dive of the teams playing this season in the Bobrov division. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Introduction Episode

November 21, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

This episode will give you a brief overview of the history of hockey in Russia, and what the league looks like today.  If you're looking for a place to start, this is it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Podcast Trailer

November 20, 2020 19:08 - 1 minute - 1.42 MB

Welcome to KHLCast, the premier English-language commentary podcast for Russia’s top hockey league.  I’m your host, Nelson. If you’ve been bit by the hockey bug like me, you’ve probably been struggling to get your fix, with the NHL not playing until at least January.  Luckily, there’s another option:  The KHL.  The KHL is the second best hockey league in the world, and the best European league.  You’ll get to see young prospects before they’re drafted into the NHL play alongside former NHLe...