Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast

On this episode: the boys discuss numerous coaching changes and contract extensions from around the league plus give their takes on the first two games of Stanley Cup Final action. 

In this episode, Andy and Brian sit down to review the Conference Finals and the disappointing performances of the Dallas Stars and the Carolina Hurricanes. Between segments, the guys read a viewer email. To close out the show, they preview the Stanley Cup Final rematch and what to expect as the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers look to cement their legacies in NHL history.    

In this episode, a very sick Brian is all by himself! Listen along as he talks World Championships, the PWHL, the Olympics, and news around the NHL.  Both of the guys will be back next episode to review the Conference Finals and get you set for the Stanley Cup Final

The Leafs lose yet another game seven and the boys preview the Eastern Conference Final matchups.

On this episode, Andy and Brian discuss the hiring of Joel Quennville in Anaheim. They then go on to voice their displeasure about several things around the league including goaltending performances so far in the second round and the Buffalo Sabres making no changes during the offseason. They also discuss what teams who are down in their series need to do to give themselves a fighting chance. 

To start this episode off, Andy and Brian go over a few small current events around the league before diving into the results of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and previewing the second round. 

After an unexpected hiatus, the guys discuss the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far and what to expect for the rest of the first round. They then go into firings around the NHL followed by Blue Jackets corner where they discuss the future of the team, namely the need to make Jet Greaves the starting goaltender next year and what to do with Elvis and the talented prospect pool in Cleveland. www.xenopucks.com- the best off-ice practice puck on the market! IG- @freshicehockeypodcast FB- Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast TikTok- @freshicepod

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record very shortly before we hit record. We sit down in person to discuss the end of the GR8 Chase. We also touch a bit on the tanking of the Boston Bruins, the Blues' hot streak, and how the Habs appear to be emerging victorious in this wild card race. Additionally, we talk about how the party is over in Columbus.  www.xenopucks.com follow us on our socials: FB: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast IG: @freshicehockeypodcast TikTok: @freshicepod X: @thefreshicepod   www.warriorforlifefund.org Make a donation today!

The guys sit down once again with Warrior for Life Ambassador and former NHL Forward Mark Mowers, who played with the Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Anaheim Ducks. They discuss what life is like as a player (workouts, diets, daily life, etc.) and what life as a Pro Scout for the Minnesota Wild is like, especially around the NHL's Trade Deadline. Additionally, they cover topics such as the Ovi chase, ditching the NHL All Star Game, big trades, and why Cale Makar is likely to go down as one of the greatest defensemen of all time.  www.YouTube.com/@freshicehockeypodcast -Like and Subscribe! www.xenopucks.com -The best off-ice practice puck on the Market www.warriorforlifefund.org - Helping veterans and first responders through the game of hockey. Donate today!  Follow us on Social Media platforms: TikTok- @freshicepod Instagram @freshicehockeypodcast FB: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast X- @TheFreshIcePod    

Aside from Andy starting the show by lying saying this would be a shorter episode, the guys discuss Ekblad's suspension for PED's and how it will affect Florida who is trying to lock down first place in the Atlantic, how Ovi is closing in on Gretzky rather quickly, the recent hot streaks of the Canes, Sens, and Habs, Detroit's struggles, Mackinnon's stellar performance, and they close out the show by answering a listener question. Presented by: Xenopucks www.xenopucks.com -The best off-ice practice puck on the market! Follow us on social media! X- @thefreshicepod IG- @freshicehockeypodcast TikTok- @freshicepod

Join Andy and Brian as they Jump into details of the 2025 NHL trade deadline, including the bombshell trade where the Boston Bruins sent Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers in the final minutes leading up to the deadline. The guys touch on some other big trades throughout the league and what they mean for teams prepping to make their push for the Stanley Cup.    Our show is presented by: XenoPucks www.xenopucks.com -the best off-ice practice puck on the market! Available online and at a Pure Hockey store near you! Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast is a proud supporter of the Warrior For Life Fund. www.warriorforlifefund.org Make a donation today! Follow us on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@freshicepod  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @freshicehockeypodcast

In this episode, the guys are still juiced from attending the 2025 Stadium Series between the Detroit Red Wings and the Columbus Blue Jackets. They discuss the horrendously obvious missed high stick call as well the highlights of the game. They also discuss what teams currently in playoff positions should do with the trade deadline rapidly approaching.   Follow us on TikTok @freshicepod Fresh Ice is presented by XenoPucks www.xenopucks.com -The best off-ice practice puck on the market! Follow us on Instagram @freshicehockeypodcast and Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast

The guys discuss the results of the Four Nations Face-off tournament so far and the extremely exciting game that took place between Team USA and Team Canada. They also discuss what has gone right and wrong for all four teams and where to go from here as they inch closer to the championship game. Additionally, they talk about how essential Connor Hellebyuck has been in net and the excellent performances from Zach Werenski.  Follow us on TikTok: @freshicepod Follow us on Social Media Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast Thank you to our present sponsor: XenoPucks www.xenopucks.com Donate to Warrior For Life www.warriorforlifefund.org 

In this episode, the guys sit down to discuss Ryan Hartman's suspension, Marchenko's broken jaw and how it affects Columbus, the current struggles of Connor Bedard, and their picks for the Four Nations Faceoff in addition to a few smaller topics. Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast is presented by XenoPucks www.xenopucks.com TikTok: @freshicepod Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast send us a question at freshicehockeypodcast@gmail.com  

In this special edition of Fresh Ice celebrating our 1 year anniversary of the show, fan favorite guest host and college hockey alum Ben Palocko returns to sit down with the guys and discuss the Rantanen and JT Miller trades, the massive increase of the salary cap, answer some viewer questions regarding team logo favorites and Ovi's goal chase, and chimes in on the new show segment about the Columbus Blue Jackets. Additionally, the guys discuss some injuries, the Utah Hockey Club's pursuit of a new name, the NY Islanders hot streak, and the Caps continuing to dominate the league.  Thank you for your support of this show over the last year and we look forward to many more years of the Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast! Cheers! As always, the show is presented by our friends over at XenoPucks. www.xenopucks.com -the best off-practice puck on the market! Nothing glides like a Xeno Special thanks to our guest Ben Palocko follow Ben on Instagram @benpalocko and look for the Blue verified checkmark  Also check out his website www.benpalockofitness.com  Special thanks to our friends over at the Warrior for Life Fund Head over to www.warriorforlifefund.org today to make a donation! We are now on Tik Tok! Follow us now at https://www.tiktok.com/@freshicepod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Follow us on social media Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast

On this episode, the guys pay tribute to late Brewers radio voice and Hall of Famer Bob Uecker. They then discuss Andy's recent trip to a Blue Jackets game and CBJ's recent success, followed by the race for a playoff spot between Detroit and Montreal. The show ends with a discussion about Glen Sather's comments about Ovechkin on the 32 Thoughts Podcast. email us at: freshicehockeypodcast@gmail.com This show was produced by Andy Matteucci. Hosted by Andy and Brian Matteucci Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast www.xenopucks.com - The best off-ice practice puck on the market! www.warriorforlifefund.org

In this episode, Andy and Brian cover team USA's victory in the World Juniors, Brad Marchand unloading on Rich Keefe for creating rumors about the Bruins' locker room, the Habs' hot streak, Ovechkin and the Caps' incredible season so far, and how the NHL plans to have a successful Winter Classic and Outdoor series in Florida. www.xenopucks.com www.warriorforlifefund.org Instagram- @freshicehockeypodcast  or @brianfreshice Facebook- Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast email: freshicehockeypodcast@gmail.com

Happy New Year, Fresh Ice fans! In this tangent-filled first episode of 2025, the guys try to break down and try to understand Patrick Roy's goalie pulling shenanigans, to no avail.  Additionally, they tear apart the massive let down that was the Winter Classic, why there is no need for an All Star Game, and the results of World Juniors so far.   Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast @brianfreshice   Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast   Special Thanks to:   XenoPucks www.xenopucks.com- The best off ice practice puck on the market!   Leiting's Lawn, Landscape, & Snow   Warrior for Life Fund www.warriorforlifefund.org    

In the last episode of 2024, the guys discuss the race for the Atlantic, the Blackwood signing in Colorado, Crosby breaking Lemieux's assist record, and the GR8's chase for Gretzky's record.   www.xenopucks.com- The best off ice practice puck on the market! www.warriorforlifefund.org Facebook- Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast

In this episode recorded on the eve of Christmas Eve, the guys discuss the Matt Rempe Suspension, the recent success of the Devils, the Kings, and the Oilers, the struggles of the New York Rangers, and success of Colorado since addressing their goaltending issues.   www.xenopucks.com www.warriorforlifefund.org Follow us on social media! Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast

The boys are back to sit down and discuss the struggles of the Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres. Additionally, they cover a couple of recent trades around the league. Most notably, Alex Georgiev. The boys also answer a listener question and read a customer write-in. Write in to our show! contact@freshicehockeypodcast.com or freshicehockeypodcast@gmail.com message and follow  us on social media! Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast or @brianfreshice www.xenopucks.com www.warriorforlifefund.org www.freshicehockeypodcast.com  

In their return to regular Sunday shows, Brian and Andy sit down to review the rosters of Finland, Sweden, Canada, and USA in the upcoming Four Nations Faceoff. Additionally, they discuss Igor committing long term to the Rangers as well as the drama in New York ending with Jacob Trouba being traded to the Anaheim Ducks.   www.xenopucks.com www.warriorforlifefund.org www.freshicehockeypodcast.com contact@freshicehockeypodcast.com freshicehockeypodcast@gmail.com IG- @freshicehockeypodcast FB- Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast

The boys are back after an unexpected 3 week hiatus! They discuss the Bruins firing Jim Montgomery, Zuccarello's gruesome injury, the David Jirichek trade, the Minnesota Wild's hot start, and the upcoming Bruins Alumni/WFLF Matchup. www.xenopucks.com www.warriorforlifefund.org www.freshicehockeypodcast.com IG @freshicehockeypodcast FB- Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast

The guys finally recorded a show in person and it went exactly how you would expect. It is most definitely worth a listen!

In this edition of Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast, Brian and Andy sit down with Andrew Dibble (Dibs), the owner of the Kalkaska Battlers of the APHL. They cover what it takes to start up a team, being involved with the community, player morale, growing a fan base, and the logistics behind scheduling and promotions. Post interview, Andy and Brian discuss the NHL's scoring race, McDavid's recent injury and the struggling Edmonton oilers, what is troubling the Boston Bruins, and their experience at the Blue Jackets game a few nights prior.

In this episode, after not recording for a couple of weeks, the guys explain their absence, recent contract extensions, cover who's hot and who's not, the Fanatics jersey quality, and the struggles of the Nashville Predators despite the team being stacked. www.freshicehockeypodcast.com www.xenopucks.com www.warriorforlifefund.org IG: @freshicehockeypodcast Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast

Just as they did on the last episode for the West, the guys discuss the upcoming season and the expectations for each team in the East as well as covering the recent Jeremy Swayman signing in Boston.   www.xenopucks.com www.freshicehockeypodcast.com Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast IG: @freshicehockeypodcast Donate to the Warrior For Life Fund at www.warriorforlifefund.org 

This week the guys discuss the upcoming season for the Western Conference and what can be expected for each team and what teams who missed last seasons playoffs need to improve on. www.xenopucks.com www.warriorforlifefund.com email the show at contact@freshicehockeypodcast.com or freshicehockeypodcast@gmail.com 

The boys return to get back into the swing of things with show and discuss the summer, upcoming plans for the season, and a few updates from around the hockey world, including the recent reveal of the PWHL's team names and logos. www.youtube.com/@freshicehockeypodcast www.freshicehockeypodcast.com FB: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast IG: @freshicehockeypodcast Fresh Ice is presented by: XenoPucks www.xenopucks.com IG: @xenpucks Log on to www.warriorforlifefund.org to make a donation today!  

A tribute to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau

On this episode, it's the season finale! The guys talk about a couple key contracts that were signed before answering listener questions and rounding out the show with various thank yous and miscellaneous discussions. See you next season! Special Thank you to: XenoPucks Leiting's Property Management Hockey Wraparound Before Tomorrow The Triple Jets www.freshicehockeypodcast.com www.xenopucks.com www.hockeywraparound.com use code FRESHICEPOD at checkout for 15% off your order Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast www.youtube.com/freshicehockeypodcast

On this episode, the guys discuss some of the biggest free agent signings and trades from around the draft and free agency.

In this episode, Andy reminds everybody that back in March, he accurately predicted that the Florida Panthers would win the Stanley Cup. The guys then discuss the results of Game 7 as well as some trades and contract extensions around the league.   www.freshicehockeypodcast.com www.xenopucks.com Follow us on social media Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast

On this episode, Andy returns from a trip to the HHOF in Toronto where he touched the Stanley Cup mere hours before the Panthers lost 8-1 in game 4. The guys preview SCF Game 5 and also share the breaking news that Columbus fired their head coach moments before this episode was recorded. They briefly cover a few other smaller topics and answer a view question. Fresh Ice is brought to you by XenoPucks  Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @freshicehockeypodcast or check us out at www.freshicehockeypodcast.com 

The guys discuss the upcoming Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers as well as a variety of other hockey related topics. This episode was originally recorded live and is available for viewing at: www.youtube.com/@freshicehockeypodcast under "live videos"

On this episode: The Panthers advance to the Stanley Cup Final, Minnesota wins the inaugural Walter Cup, then the boys get caught up on missed news during the last show as well as the Dallas/Edmonton series.   www.youtube.com/@freshicehockeypodcast www.freshicehockeypodcast.com www.xenopucks.com www.warriorforlifefund.org Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast

Retired NHL Defenseman joins Andy and Brian as they discuss his career in the NHL which included a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2011.  www.youtube.com/@freshicehockeypodcast www.freshicehockeypodcast.com www.xenopucks.com www.warriorforlifefund.org Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast IG: @freshicehockeypodcast

Brian hops on with Andy who is in Florida to discuss the upcoming 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Finals as well as the teams who were eliminated in the second round and what needs to happen for these teams during the offseason. www.youtube.com/@freshicehockeypodcast www.freshicehockeypodcast.com Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast  Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast www.xenopucks.com www.warriorforlifefund.org www.hockeywraparound.com/freshice use code FRESHICEPOD for 15% off your order!

Andy and Brian sit down with retired NHL Forward Mark Mowers. Mark played for the Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, and Anaheim Ducks. In his retirement, he is currently a Pro Scout for the Minnesota Wild. Additionally, he is an active member of the Boston Bruins Alumni Association as well as an ambassador for the Warrior For Life Fund.  Follow us on social media! Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast www.youtube.com/@freshicehockeypodcast www.freshicehockeypodcast.com www.xenopucks.com www.hockeywraparound.com/freshice use code FRESHICEPOD for 15% off your order www.warriorforlifefund.org make a donation today!  

Andy and Brian preview the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs and how their brackets have been affected. They also elaborate on the teams that have been eliminated thus far and what needs to happen during the offseason.  www.youtube.com/@freshicehockeypodcast www.freshicehockeypodcast.com www.xenopucks.com www.hockeywraparound.com/freshice use code FRESHICEPOD for 15% off your order IG: @freshicehockeypodcast Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast

The guys sit down to discuss how Round 1 has been throwing the hockey community for a loop this far and how the teams expected to sweep did not capitalize on those opportunites.   www.youtube.com/@freshicehockeypodcast www.freshicehockeypodcast.com www.xenopucks.com www.hockeywraparound.com/freshice use code FRESHICEPOD for 15% off your order! www.warriorforlifefund.org  IG: @freshicehockeypodcast FB: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast

The boys sit down to cover the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs now that all teams have a couple games under their belt. www.youtube.com/@freshsicehockeypodcast www.freshicehockeypodcast.com www.xenopucks.com www.hockeywraparound.com use code FRESHICEPOD for 15% off  your order! FB: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast IG: @freshicehockeypodcast

In the first live broadcast of the show, the Andy and Brian sit down with Robert Pizzini, an award winning CEO, best selling author, US Navy Special Operations Veteran, and an all around hockey guy with close ties to the Boston Bruins organization and Bruins Alumni Association through the Warrior for Life Fund. The three discuss Bob's life adventures and how much work he has done for the hockey and veteran community as well as the results from Game 1 of Bruins vs Maple Leafs. www.youtube.com/@freshicehockeypodcast www.freshicehockeypodcast.com Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast www.xenopucks.com www.hockeywraparound.com/FreshIce use code FRESHICEPOD for 15% off your order!

Ben Palocko returns to the show to join the guys in discussing the upcoming 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.   www.freshicehockeypodcast.com contact@freshicehockeypodcast.com www.xenopucks.com www.hockeywraparound.com use code FRESH ICE POD for 15% off your order! youtube.com/@freshicehockeypodcast IG: @freshicehockeypodcast Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast

In this episode, the guys jump back in on the Arizona discussion, as relocation is now imminent (pending official word from the league). They also talk playoffs a little as we are in the final week of the season and the spots are almost all locked in. Thanks to Leiting's Property Management for sponsoring our Tough Look of the Week! Be sure to watch, like and subscribe over on YouTube! www.youtube.com/@freshicehockeypodcast  www.freshicehockeypodcast.com www.xenopucks.com www.hockeywraparound.com use code FRESHICEPOD for 15% off your order! Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast

Andy and Brian dive right into the unexpected breaking news that the Arizona Coyotes may be relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah as early as the end of the 23-24 regular season and answer a viewer question as it directly relates to the Arizona Coyotes. www.youtube.com/@freshicehockeypodcast www.freshicehockeypodcast.com www.xenopucks.com www.hockeywraparound.com Use code FRESHICEPOD for 15% off of your order! Facebook: Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast

With Brian at Andy's house in Cleveland for the solar eclipse, the boys record together in person for the first time and discuss Brady Tkachuk's temper tantrum, the Coyote's land auction, Samsonov's excellent play as of late, the Devil's and Rangers line brawl, the Penguin's suddenly being in the race for the playoffs, and the Blues missing the playoffs.   contact@freshicehockeypodcast.com www.freshicehockeypodcast.com www.xenopucks.com www.hockeywraparound.com use code FRESHICEPOD for 15% off of your order Instagram @freshicehockeypodcast

In their shortest episode yet, Andy and Brian discuss John Tortorell's recent comments on the Philadelphia Flyers, Ryan Hartman throwing his stick at officials and the Wild's failed effort of pulling their goalie in OT, as well as answer a couple of viewer questions. The show is closed out by sending condolences to Boone Jenner and his family regarding the lost of their newborn son. In addition, there is no outro music for this episode. This episode is dedicated to the Jenner Family.   www.youtube.com/@freshicehockeypodcast www.freshicehockeypodcast.com www.xenopucks.com www.hockeywraparound.com and use the code FRESHICEPOD to get 15% off your order www.facebook.com/freshicehockeypodcast Instagram: @freshicehockeypodcast

On this Easter recorded episode, the boys sit down to talk about McDavid becoming the league points leader, Matthews reaching 60 goals, the flaws in rewarding teams with points in the standing after OT/shootout losses, what the future holds for the Washington Capitals, Nathan MacKinnon's streak coming to an end as well as the Pred's point streak ending and several other topics. 

Tune in for episode 9 presented by Xeno Pucks as the guys cover Tom Wilson's suspension and what's on the horizon for teams as we approach the Stanley Cup Playoffs. www.xenopucks.com www.hockeywraparound.com/freshice

In their first mid-week episode presented by Xeno Pucks, the boys are celebrating Andy's birthday as they discuss a variety of topics including the passing of two former NHL players, the Women's College Hockey Final Four, dirty hits, teams that might miss the playoffs that are currently in wildcard spots, and Wayne Simmonds Retirement. The boys also read questions sent in to the show by fans.