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War Room: The Hockey Podcast

134 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

The hockey podcast that covers the uncovered. A step away from the norm and a look at the world of hockey as a whole.

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EP 31: Talking hockey

October 23, 2019 21:44 - 1 hour - 88.3 MB

This week is all about talking hockey. You name it. Hockey movies, BCHL, WHL, NHL. Ups and downs, surprises, predictions. A good time. It is always fun talking hockey so saddle up and listen in to episode 31!  War Room: The Hockey Podcast on Facebook @warroomthehockeypodcast on Instagram @warhockey on Twitter Subscribe, rate, review, like, follow and share! cheers! and Enjoy! 

EP 30: Headlines around the world of Hockey

October 16, 2019 19:26 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Starting with the BCHL and finishing in the NHL, this week War Room tours the headlines that are making their way through the world of hockey as we discuss the surprises and important topics thus far in the 19-20 hockey season.  As always head to social media and give us a like and a follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter; War Room: The Hockey Podcast, @warroomthehockeypodcast, and @warhockey, respectively.  Make sure to subscribe, rate, review, and share on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! 

EP: 29 BCHL Showcase Part 2; Penticton

October 09, 2019 16:20 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MB

Part 2 of the BCHL showcase coverage. The Festivities have moved from Chilliwack to Penticton and the action now consists of teams from the interior division. Recording on location has given the podcast a unique feel that we enjoy. There is nothing like hockey ambiance. This past week has been the finest in Junior A hockey action. With the future looking very bright for NCAA and major junior War Room: The Hockey Podcast participated in a showcase event like no other. Pour a coffee, sit back,...

EP 28: BCHL Showcase on location Part 1

October 02, 2019 22:44 - 52 minutes - 72 MB

On location in Chilliwack, BC comes part 1 of the BCHL showcase festival. Recording during live games. Game ambiance heard in the background giving a radio type feel. Part 1. Part 2 coming on location Friday and Saturday in Penticton, BC.  Follow the rest of the news and action on social media War Room: The hocked Podcast on Facebook @warroomthehockeypodcast on Instagram @warhockey on Twitter

EP: 27 Central Division Preview

September 25, 2019 17:11 - 1 hour - 97.8 MB

Closing out our preview tour of the NHL is our coverage of the Central Division. With the season officially opening a week from today, October 3rd, War Room has finally covered each team in the league ahead of the start of the 19-20 season. From the questions surrounding the Winnipeg Jets and their two RFA's and the tremendous offseason of the Colorado Avalanche, we cover each team in the Central before opening night.  War Room: The Hockey Podcast on Facebook @warroomthehockeypodcast on Ins...

EP: 26 Pacific Division Preview

September 18, 2019 15:51 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Pacific Division preview. Who takes the division, The Calgary Flames? Who isn't done falling, and potentially looking at another lottery pick, the LA Kings? Can San Jose still compete with a core group that is aging out? And everything in between. We cover every team in the division as the division by division tour of the NHL heading into opening night continues.  Next week we preview the central division to close out the tour.  War Room: The Hockey Podcast on Facebook @warroomthehockeypod...

EP 25: Atlantic Division Preview

September 11, 2019 19:01 - 1 hour - 115 MB

This week we close out the Eastern Conference with a preview of the Atlantic Division. From the cream of the crop in Tampa to who may finish at the bottom in Detroit or Ottawa. We cover each team in the Division as we close out the East and head West next week, with the Pacific Division.  War Room: The Hockey Podcast on Facebook @warroomthehockeypodcast on Instagram War Room: The Hockey Podcast is on Twitter, now, as well.  Give a like and a follow. Rate and review on Spotify and Apple P...

EP 24: Metropolitan Division Preview

September 05, 2019 02:33 - 1 hour - 96.9 MB

This week is all about the Metro Division. A preview of the season to come from the likes of the Washington Capitals all the way to the very busy New Jersey Devils. Give a listen and prepare to tune in next week for our coverage of the Atlantic Division.  War Room: The Hockey Podcast and @warroomthehockeypodcast on Facebook and Instagram War Room:The Hockey Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Rate, review, subscribe, and share with family and friends.    Thank you all for the support...

EP: 23 WHL, more RFA talk

August 28, 2019 18:56 - 53 minutes - 74 MB

This week is all about the WHL. The future of the WHL in their first overall pick in the midget draft, to the future of organizations with the potential of losing star players to NHL franchises after this years Draft in Vancouver. Tune in and enjoy!  War Room: The Hockey Podcast and @warroomthehockeypodcast on Facebook and Instagram, respectively.  Subscribe, rate, and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and share with family and friends to help us continue to grow!  

EP 22: BCHL, Relevant headlines

August 21, 2019 20:50 - 1 hour - 99.7 MB

This week, with main camp underway across the BCHL we discuss the upcoming season and important individuals heading into the season. And then we touch on relevant headlines and some key questions, since all is quiet on the RFA front, a few weeks out of NHL camp.  Head to the social platforms; Facebook and Instagram, and give us a like and a follow.  War Room: The Hockey Podcast - @warroomthehockeypodcast Subscribe on Spotify and Apple podcasts and share with family and friends to help the...

EP 21: Players to look forward to; stone cold silence

August 14, 2019 16:39 - 1 hour - 85.3 MB

This week we provide a preview of the players to watch coming this season in the NHL, NCAA, Junior, and World Junior Championship. And then we dive into the ice cold RFA pool to touch on the lack of RFA news and signings.  Follow us on Instagram @warroomthehockeypodcast Like us on Facebook War Room: The Hockey Podcast Subscribe, rate, and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, share with friends and family, spread the word and help the show continue to grow.   

Can I Have Your Attention, Please

August 07, 2019 15:23 - 2 minutes - 3.13 MB

Another week, another quiet time in the hockey offseason. This week War Room has hit the traveling road and is away from studio, but we can't very well leave all the listeners hanging so we have provided a sweeping announcement for all.  We appreciate the patience and the support. Please Like, comment, subscribe, rate, review, and share with all your friends and family and help this podcast grow. The support is wonderful,  and greatly appreciated.  Facebook, Instagram, Spotify, and Apple P...

EP 20: Roster Construction

July 31, 2019 17:07 - 1 hour - 83.2 MB

This week is all about roster construction. Analytics? Face to face? stats? How to find that player that fits the mold of your team. And what's the common thread through it all? From youth hockey to the NHL? ....DEVELOPMENT.  Give War Room: The hockey podcast a follow and a like on Facebook and Instagram and make sure to head to;  Itunes, Spotify, and Podbean and give us a rating, a review, and hit the subscribe button!   And be sure to share with everyone you know, it is greatly appreci...

EP: 19 Offseason Headlines

July 25, 2019 02:09 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MB

Having been away from studio the past few weeks, this week War Room sat down and discussed the news making headlines the past few weeks in the hockey offseason and had a good healthy discussion and debate regarding RFA's and offer sheets.  Share with family and friends like, comment, subscribe, rate, and review!  Facebook: War Room: The Hockey Podcast Instagram: @warroomthehockeypodcast Spotify and Itunes: War Room: The Hockey Podcast  

Offseason Announcement

July 16, 2019 20:16 - 1 minute - 1.71 MB

Another quiet week in the hockey community. Another announcement for our listeners and those in the community. Thank you for the continued support and continuing to tune in. Hit the subscribe button, rate and review and tune in every week for War Room: The Hockey Podcast. We look forward to all being back in studio next week to touch on more RFA news, offer sheets, predictions and preparation for the upcoming year and more amazing guests.  Cheers!     

Public Service Announcement

July 10, 2019 21:08 - 3 minutes - 4.7 MB

Whats to come? A thank you? Public service announcement for the hockey community and War Room listeners

EP 18: All about Free Agency

July 01, 2019 20:30 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MB

Self Explanatory. Free Agency. UFA's, RFA's, offer sheets, surprises, winners and losers. Its a great day and a Canada Day Tradition up North.  Happy Canada Day to everyone and Happy 4th, (Early) to my fellow Americans. Enjoy Free Agency and get excited for an upcoming season that is bound to be tremendous.  Instagram: @warroomthehockeypodcast Facebook: War Room: The Hockey Podcast Itunes and Spotify: War Room: The Hockey Podcast Like, Follow, subscribe, rate and review and share with y...

EP 17: Recapping the NHL Draft

June 24, 2019 16:41 - 1 hour - 84.6 MB

The offseason has officially started. This weekend saw the NHL entry draft for 2019. It is a weekend that 31 NHL teams add the top NHL prospects to their organizations and build for the future. Who won the draft? who lost? What were the surprises and who has the potential to go down as a draft day steal? Tune in and find out.   Evan Rauer on facebook and instagram War Room The Hockey Podcast on Facebook @warroomthehockeypodcast on instagram War Room the Hockey Podcast on iTunes and Spot...

EP 16: Previewing the offseason

June 17, 2019 15:55 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

This week we applaud a tremendous season across the world of hockey. And then we spend a good amount of time previewing the offseason. This is a big offseason for RFA's and a healthy debate is had over the usefulness of big bruising players in relation to winning championships.   Also, a side note, Erik Karlsson, a big UFA that was discussed in this weeks episode has officially re-signed in San Jose.  Follow along with War Room: The Hockey Podcast on Facebook, on instagram @warroomthehocke...

EP 15: Pillars and Characteristics of Development

June 10, 2019 17:04 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MB

Expanding on a recent episode, this week we provide more detail and a little more insight into the proper ways and characteristics of development. What we are calling the Pillars of development. Hockey is a wonderful game, and as a coach, official, podcaster, or player we all need to take pride in giving back to the game and the new generation of players in a proper manner. This week we hope to be doing that. Pillars and Characteristics of development.  Enjoy! Evan Rauer: @evanrauer on ins...

EP 14: Retired Official, Jay Sharrers

June 03, 2019 14:59 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

This week the podcast is joined by Jay Sharrers, retired official of over 20 years. He has seen pretty much all there is to see in the game and was kind enough to talk a bit about those experiences. Jay was and is one of only three officials EVER to spend time as both a linesman AND a referee. Sit back and enjoy a wonderful conversation with an amazing official and even better person.    Facebook: War Room: The Hockey Podcast Instagram: @warroomthehockeypodcast Itunes and Spotify: War Ro...

EP 13: Seattle Expansion

May 27, 2019 16:05 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

This week the team in Seattle is discussed. Their inaugural season will be in 2021-2022 and we have a little fun this week picking our Seattle lineup based on if the expansion draft were to happen this summer. But first we cover a few headlines from new coaching hires to the debate around officiating.    Facebook: War Room: The Hockey Podcast Instagram: @warroomthehockeypodcast Spotify and Itunes: War Room: The Hockey Podcast Subscribe, rate, and review! 

EP 12: The Coach Effect

May 20, 2019 16:44 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB

This week we discuss coaching. Specifically, the coaching effect. How the right coach can be the glue for a team. How the wrong coach can be the crack in the foundation. And we mention the common thread with War Room: The Hockey Podcast...development.    Facebook: War Room: The Hockey Podcast Instagram: @warroomthehockeypodcast Spotify: War Room: The Hockey Podcast Itunes: War Room: The Hockey Podcast Hit that subscribe button! Rate and review! 

EP 11: Ryan Walter

May 13, 2019 15:23 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

This week we talk to Ryan Walter. Retired NHL player, former coach, and former President of the Abbottsford Heat in the AHL. He is a writer, actor, and leadership expert. He hosts leadership retreats every year and travels to provide leadership tools to businesses, athletes, and sports teams. He is an exceptional key note speaker and has tremendous stories from his days playing the game of hockey, to his family, and finally to his leadership retreats and business. He shapes leaders of the fu...

EP 10: Criticisms

May 06, 2019 16:52 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MB

This week we discuss our criticisms in the game of hockey. The things that create some problems and what we have an issue with.  We had fun with this one.  Disclaimer: This is an episode filled with opinion, we believe that our criticisms are factual, but it is opinion.  Facebook: War Room The Hockey Podcast - Like  Instagram: @warroomthehockeypodcast - Follow Spotify: War Room: The Hockey Podcast - Follow Apple/Itunes: War Room: The Hockey Podcast - Subscribe and rate and review

EP 09: U-18 hockey

May 02, 2019 22:04 - 1 hour - 88.8 MB

The guys in the War Room discuss the unity and joint effort by players involved in the women's game. They touch on Red Kelly and his legacy, mental health and a couple listener questions before diving into the discussion of the week; U-18 hockey.  A few laughs are shared an announcement is teased and will be revealed next week.  Write in with your views and definition of living a life ALL IN! We would love to hear from you!  Big guests coming in the next few weeks; Facebook: War Room: Th...

EP 08: Draft Prospects

April 22, 2019 20:15 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

This week we give a quick recap of playoff hockey. We touch on the headlines in the past week. And we have a good discussion of draft prospects and the upcoming draft. Including, draft steals, hits and misses.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean. And rate and review.  Like on Facebook Follow on Instagram @warroomthehockeypodcast   

EP 07: NHL Playoffs

April 13, 2019 20:58 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MB

This week we discuss playoff hockey in the NHL; Surprises, sleepers, bottom six, and our thoughts on the upcoming games.    Also the introduction of the segment '2 minutes for instigating.'    Follow on instagram, like on Facebook, subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean. 

EP 06: Nancy Wilson

April 08, 2019 19:54 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MB

This week we spoke with Nancy Wilson who has a tremendous resume and is a great ambassador and builder in the game of hockey. We covered women's hockey and got her insights on the future of the women's game.  And we covered the anniversary of the Humboldt Tragedy.    Enjoy!

EP: 05 Brandon Pougnet

April 01, 2019 20:00 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MB

This week we discuss the 'Code' in hockey, we mention the CWHL folding, and the week that was in hockey. And then we have a good conversation with Brandon Pougnet. He played youth hockey, AAA hockey, College hockey, and is now coaching the AAA U-15 Thunderbirds and are heading to Pittsburgh for Nationals. Good luck to the boys!    And War Room: The Hockey podcast can be found on YouTube in the coming weeks as we introduce a new video series to the listeners, so stay tuned.  War Room: The...

War Room: The Hockey Podcast EP 04

March 25, 2019 19:09 - 1 hour - 107 MB

This week we answer a listeners question, we give a shout out to a coach that is doing it right and we settle in for a good old fashioned hockey conversation. No structure. We go where to conversation takes us.    And a shout out to Brad Watson on a tremendous career in the NHL. Being an official is a thankless job and Brad did it at the highest of levels for so long. Enjoy retirement!    Settle in and join us for a great conversation that hopefully informs as much as it delights. 

Episode 003: Youth hockey; the good and the bad and hockey at the NCAA Level

March 18, 2019 20:39 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MB

This week, Brad Rauer calls in and joins me via phone in studio and we discuss the growth of youth hockey, where the game is headed at the youth level and how it contributes to the future of the game.  We also discuss NCAA hockey and how it compares to the junior level and we bring you some comments and stories from the past and give you a lot to look forward to.    Disclaimer: Apologies for the sound levels, there was a malfunction as the phone call began on the audio levels that could n...

Episode 002-Alec Reid and Playoff hockey update

March 11, 2019 04:37 - 4 minutes - 6.57 MB

Simple episode this week. Missing some valuable pieces to the sound of War Room the hockey podcast, Evan provides an update around the world of hockey as well as a word on Alec Reid the young man from the QMJHL who passed away last week due to complications with epilepsy.    Apologies for the nature of this weeks episode, life has taken over, but it is important to us to provide you with content each week. While we pride ourselves on detail I thank you for understanding the situation and f...

Welcome to EP 001

March 05, 2019 23:39 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MB

Welcome to War Room: The Hockey Podcast. Today we spoke about what listeners can look forward to in the weeks to come. And then we had a good chat with Brad Rauer, a former NHL scout and youth hockey coach on where the game is and where the game is going.