Chirps From A Beauty

Hey Everybody, welcome back tp Chirps From A Beauty! In this episode Chris Hille Joins the show. Chris is a Hampton, Virginia native who is coaching in the NA3HL with the Oklahoma City Ice Hawks. Ted and Chris chat about how the hockey scene has changed over the years in the 757, what it's like to be a first year coach and much more in this episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to Chirps From A Beauty! In this episode, Ted is joined by Norfolk Admirals forward, Anthony Collins. Anthony and Ted chat about his nine seasons in the ECHL, signing in Norfolk and how his veteran status will help the Admirals lineup! Follow Ted on Twitter @bauerhockeydude --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to Chirps From A Beauty! In this episode Ashburn, Virginia native, Kyle Rhodes who just signed with the Norfolk Admirals hops on and chats about what it meant to sign with the Norfolk Admirals for the upcoming season, Playing in the OHL and what he plans to do with the rest of the summer in Virginia Beach! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to Chirps From A Beauty! In Episode 29, Ted is joined by, Ben Boudreau the Head Coach of the Fort Wayne Komets. Benny and Ted chat about Ben leading the Komets to a Kelly Cup, what it's like coaching in Fort Wayne, What the future holds for him and much more in this interview! Would you like to see a certain minor league coach or player interviewed? Reach out to Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude and let him know! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hey Everyone welcome back to Chirps From A Beauty! In this episode Weston Dewitt the play-by-play Broadcaster for the Norfolk Admirals rejoins the show and gives us a summer update on what's going on at Scope! Wes who is also a huge UFC guy gives us his thoughts on the McGregor fight! Follow Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to Chirps From A Beauty! In Episode 27, Ted is joined by, Trevor Mingoia who spent the last few seasons playing in Europe. Trevor and Ted talk about his time spent playing in North America, his path to Europe, winning a National title with Providence College and to round out the show Trevor gives his two cents on the Stanley Cup playoffs. Comments are welcomed on Twitter! @Bauerhockeydude --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On Episode 26, Ted is joined by Des Moines Buccaneers Assistant Coach, Kyle Lawson. Kyle hops on the show and talks about his time in the USHL, playing for the US National Program in Ann Arbor, winning two medals with USA Hockey and shares some of his fondest memories of Norfolk Admirals GM Ryan McGinnis. Kyle is a very humble guy which made this interview even better. Follow Ted on Twitter @bauerhockeydude --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to Chirps From A Beauty this is episode number 25. This episode is pretty special to me because I bring on a player who I watched growing up at Scope, Martin St. Pierre. Marty and I chat about his time in Norfolk, playing in Hamilton, Montreal, the story behind his extra large stick and more. Follow Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude

Welcome back to Chirps From A Beauty! On Episode 24 Ted is joined by former NHL'er Garnet Exelby. Ted and Garnet chat about his days in the AHL and NHL. Garnet also tells us what it meant to him to be a leader in the AHL later in his career. Episode 24 also marks the second giveaway. All you have to do is listen for the keyword and go to the post on Facebook and be the first one to comment the keyword and I'll send the puck your way. Enjoy! Follow Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude

On today's podcast, Ted is joined by two time Calder Cup champion, Corey Locke. During Locke's career in the AHL he was voted into numerous All-Star games and won multiple awards. Locke ended his career in 2019 in Europe. While in Europe Corey won another title in the DEL with the Nurnberg Ice Tigers. Comments or suggestions reach out to Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude

In Episode 22, Ryan McGinnis the GM/Assistant Coach of the Norfolk Admirals returns to the show. Ted and Ryan talk about the upcoming season, How he leaves no stone unturned when he recruits or hires personnel, how he and his hockey ops staff are on call basically 24/7 during the season, what the team will look like in October and finally Ryan talks about the mindset of a coach.

On Episode 21 Former Admiral and Blackhawk, Matt Keith joins the show. Matt talks about all respect he has for Trent Yawney, playing in Europe, having his wife give birth to his daughter right after a game and what it was like playing with future Stanley Cup Champions. Episode 21 also marks the first episode where I do a giveaway. All you have to do is listen for the key word that is given during the interview and tweet it to me @bauerhockeydude. Didn't get the chance to win? More giveaways are coming! Follow Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude

In Episode 20, Ted is joined by Marco Myers the Norfolk Admirals Group Experience Manager/in arena host. Marco goes into detail about what his job entails, his time at ODU, driving the Zamboni at Chilled Ponds, getting his level 5 coaching certification from USA Hockey, coaching with the ODU hockey club and more in this interview. Follow Ted on Twitter @bauerhockeydude

In episode 19 Ted is joined by the all time leader in games played in Norfolk Admirals history, Ajay Baines. Ted and Ajay talk about the early AHL days in Norfolk, what it meant to Ajay to be a captain early in his pro career, playing under a young Trent Yawney and lastly Ajay tells us a story about his Calder Cup ring that he won in 2007. Follow Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude

In Episode 18, Ted is joined by current Head Coach/GM of the Gatineau Olympics, Louis Robitaille. Louis goes into detail about coaching, his time playing in the AHL, his role as an agitator and his favorite Norfolk AHL stories. This was an all around good interview and I hope you guys enjoy! Follow Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude

In episode 17,Jordan Kuhns the play-by-play Broadcaster of the USHL Dubuque Fighting Saints joins the show to discuss his return to Dubuque, working in the USHL and the ECHL, Calling games in Ann Arbor, Michigan the home of the US National Development program and what it means to be a Fighting Saint For Life. Follow Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude

In Episode 16 Ted brings on Lawson McDonald a D-Man at the University of Wisconsin- Superior. Lawson talks about growing up in Winkler, Manitoba. Playing D-1 hockey at Omaha-Nebraska and why he switched to UWS and his health/wellness. Finally we round out the show talking about his ever growing presence on social media. Got feedback? Reach out to Ted on Twitter @bauerhockeydude Follow Lawson on Instagram Follow Lawson on Tik Tok Subscribe to Lawson on Youtube

In Episode 15, Ted brings on, Keith Phillips. Keith was involved with the Admirals from 2001 until the summer of 2013 making him one of the longest serving Admirals employees ever. Keith comes on and remissness about his days with the Norfolk Admirals. "Beeker" as he was known around Scope went into detail about the Chicago and Tampa Bay affiliations and what it was like to work with the 2012 Calder Cup winning team. Follow Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude

Hey everyone welcome back to Chirps From A Beauty. In episode 14 I bring back a recurring guest, Weston DeWitt the voice of the Norfolk Admirals. Weston and I chat about what's been going in Admirals country, how heavy of a decision was it for the ownership group to sit out the 20-21 season and what the team may look like come opening night October 2021. Finally we round out the show and talk about the Hampton Roads Whalers. Any advice? Reach out to Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude

In Episode 13, current Florida Everblades forward JC Campagna joins the show and talks about playing in Norfolk, doing community work in the Norfolk/Va Beach area, being the CMO of Crunchy Hydration and alot more. This episode has a lot of good content in it. I hope you guys enjoy. Got feedback? @bauerhockeydude

In Episode 12 Ted is joined by, Alex Reed the Play-By-Play Broadcaster for the Jacksonville Icemen. Alex shares what the bubble is like in Jacksonville, the John Brophy days at Scope, and shares some amazing stories! I think you'll really enjoy the Trent Yawney and Robbie Ftorek stories! Look out for part two later in the season! Follow Ted on Twitter @bauerhockeydude

Welcome back to Chirps From A Beauty! In this episode, Wheeling Nailers, Play-By-Play Broadcaster, DJ Abisalih returns to the show. We discuss the mini bubble in Wheeling, Mark French's first in Wheeling, the coaching duo of French and Army and how DJ is handling calling away games from a monitor.Finally DJ and I round out the show by talking about cooking. Got Feedback? @bauerhockeydude

Happy New Year and welcome back to Chirps From A Beauty! In episode 10 Admirals GM/ Assistant Coach, Ryan McGinnis returns to the show and chats about what he learned during 2020 that will make him a better coach and GM, what he looks for in practice and what a gameday looks like for him. To end the show Ryan and I talk about what he is doing with the Hampton Roads Junior Whalers. Have any feedback? @bauerhockeydude

In Episode number 9, Ted is joined by the Director of Marketing for the Texas Stars, Noelle Gonzalez. Noelle goes into detail about working in the ECHL, AHL, how she ran media day in Florida and Norfolk, her love for video games and her dog, Atlas. Follow Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude

In Episode 8 Ted is joined by Brad Thiessen who currently plays with the Cleveland Monsters in the AHL. Brad and Ted talk about Pittsburgh, Norfolk, winning the Calder Cup and what it's like being a player/coach in Cleveland. Follow Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude

On episode number 7, Ted is joined by Bendle St Margaret's Head Coach Ken Pauly. Coach Pauly comes on and chats about his teams 2012 state title, the Jack Jablonski incident, how many of his former players have gone on to play college hockey , and how COVID has changed high school hockey in Minnesota. Hope you all enjoy! Follow Ted on Twitter- @Bauerhockeydude

In Episode 6 Mark Barberio joins the podcast and talks about his time in Norfolk, winning the Calder Cup, playing in Europe and playing in the winter classic with the Montreal Canadiens. Later on, Jim Chesnut the Norfolk Admirals Equipment Manager comes on and chats about his day-to-day duties and what its like being an Equipment Manager in the ECHL. Tips or comments? Reach out to Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude

In episode number 5, Ted is joined by Admirals General Manager and Assistant Coach, Ryan McGinnis. Ryan chats about his new position and what type of team he and Admirals Head Coach, Rod Taylor plan on building for the 2021-2022 season. Finally, ECHL Director of Hockey Operations, Joe Ernst drops in and chats about his role as Director of Hockey Operations and shares his favorite Brophy stories from his time as a referee in the ECHL. Have any feedback, comments or advice? Reach out to Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude

On Episode 4 Anaheim Ducks Video Coach Brett Ferguson jumps on and talks about his role with the Ducks, what it was like working in Norfolk, working side-by-side with his Dad, Bob and life as a Dad. Later Ted is joined by Isaac Berky. Isaac drops in and tells a story about how former Admirals Head Coach Robbie Ftorek stopped traffic on a snowy day in downtown Norfolk. Isaac also chats about a Lip Sync video that featured Admirals rookies. Finally Isaac chats about his time with the K-Wings. Tips or comments DM or message Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude

In Episode 3, The captain of the 2012, Norfolk Admirals, Mike Angelidis joins the podcast to chat about post playing life, the Admirals 2012 magical season and what it was like seeing his former Coaches and teammates hoisting the Stanley Cup. In the second interview Indy Fuel Video Coach DJ Williamson comes on and talks about what it's like being a Video Coach in the ECHL and how he worked himself into that role. As always if you have any feedback let me hear it. Message Ted on Twitter @Bauerhockeydude

In episode number 2 former Norfolk Admirals Goaltender, Ty Reichenbach calls in and chats about his most memorable moments in an Admirals sweater, what it was like getting called back into Scope after getting cut to find out he made the team. Ty also talks about his new career in law enforcement. Following the chat with Ty, Current Admirals Play-By-Play Broadcaster, Weston Dewitt joins and takes us through his first year with the team, what he learned and some of his most memorable calls. Dewitt also predicts what the team will look like once the season starts. Disclaimer: Chirps From A Beauty podcast is not affiliated with any minor league hockey team or league.

On the debut episode, Ted is joined by Fort Wayne Komets Head Coach, Ben Boudreau and Wheeling Nailers Play-By-Play man, Dj Abisalih. Ben comes on and talks about what he has learned during his short time as a Head Coach and how it feels to be back in Fort Wayne. A place where, his Dad started his Coaching career. Following the chat with Ben, DJ comes on and tells us what he's been up to in Nailers country, stories about his time in the QMJHL and his most memorable calls in Wheeling. Have a comment or want to ask a question? Connect with Ted on Twitter @bauerhockeydude