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Hat Trick City is for fans of minor league hockey, especially in Danbury. We also talk about various other minor league teams and happenings with each guest!

Hat Trick City


    • Apr 11, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 21m AVG DURATION
    • 48 EPISODES


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    Hat Trick City Episode 46 Ft. Josh Labelle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 42:14


    On this episode of Hat Trick City, we spoke with defenseman, Josh Labelle, about his path to the FPHL, as well as how he made it to Danbury.

    Hat Trick City Episode 45 Ft, Sam Tétreault

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 59:14


    This week on Hat Trick City, we welcome rookie defenseman, Sam Tétreault, to the show. We spoke with Sam about growing up with hockey, his connection to Fort Wayne, and how he made it to Danbury.

    Hat Trick City Episode 44 Ft. Corey Cunningham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 49:22


    This week on Hat Trick City, we brought on the Hat Tricks rookie forward, Corey Cunningham, to the show. We discussed his path through juniors and how he made it to Danbury! Matt and Pat also reacted to the Amesbury suspension news to open the program. #FREEAMESBURY

    Hat Trick City Episode 43 Ft. Liam Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 69:42


    This week on Hat Trick City, we welcome Hat Tricks Netminder, Liam Murray, to the show.  We talked with Liam about his upbringing in the state of Florida and his path from juniors to NCAA, and now his time in Danbury.

    Hat Trick City Episode 42 Ft. Ryan Devine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 107:38


    This week on Hat Trick City, we welcome former Danbury Whaler and current d-man for the Kansas City Mavericks, Ryan Devine, to the show. We discussed his hockey career from his time in college, the FPHL, and now the ECHL.

    Hat Trick City Episode 41 Ft. Brandon Stojcevski

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 73:43


    This week on Hat Trick City, we welcome rookie forward, Brandon Stojcevski, to the show. We talk about his upbringing in Toronto, his family heritage, and his path to the pros.

    Hat Trick City Episode 40 Ft. Conor McCollum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 64:14


    This week on Hat Trick City, we welcome the spectacular, Conor McCollum, to the show. We spoke to him about his college career, how he got to Danbury, and his performance this past weekend against Watertown.

    Hat Trick City Episode 39 Ft. Dillon Kelley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 56:33


    This week on Hat Trick City, we got the chance to speak with former Hat Tricks Goaltender, Dillon Kelley, about his time in Danbury during the inaugural season. As well as his path to where he is at now.

    Hat Trick City Episode 38 Ft. Michael Marchesan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 39:42


    This week on Hat Trick City, we got the chance to catch up with the Playoff MVP himself, Michael Marchesan. We talked about how his summer went with various camps, recalling the championship game, and now his success thus far with the Atlanta Gladiators of the ECHL.

    Hat Trick City Episode 37 Ft. Jonny Ruiz & Kyle Gonzalez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 67:39


    This week on Hat Trick City, we welcome back two amazing guys for a double interview. We catch up with the boys to see how its been since the championship, as well as their takes on how the season has started thus far.

    Hat Trick City Episode 36 Ft. Xavier Abdella

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 47:13


    On this early episode of Hat Trick City, we got Xavier Abdella back on the show to talk about this past Saturday's matchup against the Elmira River Sharks. We also get his perspective on what may be a slow start to the season for the Hat Tricks.

    Hat Trick City Episode 35 Ft. Jack Klunk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 44:21


    This week on Hat Trick City, we welcome the NA3HL's very own, Jack Klunk, to the show. We talked with Jack about how he got Danbury and what he looks to do in the future.

    Hat Trick City Episode 34 Ft. Jarod Yau

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 44:18


    This week on Hat Trick City, we welcome back a familiar favorite to the show with our guest, Jarod Yau. We catch up with Jarod on what he has been up to since the championship and what he looks to accomplish this season.

    Hat Trick City Episode 33 Ft. Club 93

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 73:57


    This week on Hat Trick City, we return after a quick break with an interview with the founding members of Club 93 (Ken Biedzynski, Will Bjørnsund, & Jim Imbro) about how the idea came to life, as well as what it means to be apart of Club 93.

    Hat Trick City Episode 32 Ft. Billy McCreary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 36:56


    This week on Hat Trick City, we welcome Billy McCreary into the studio to talk about the opening weekend of the 2023-24 FPHL Season and how the guys have been working in preparation to said weekend. We also have a nice surprise for you at the end of the episode!

    Hat Trick City Episode 31 Ft. Mason Peragine & Connor Woolley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 60:51


    This week on Hat Trick City, we gear up for the opening weekend of WestConn Hockey with two very special guests! We spoke with Mason Pergaine, the captain of WestConn Ice Hockey, in addition to Hat Tricks rookie forward/WestConn Ice Hockey Assistant Coach, Connor Woolley.

    Hat Trick City Episode 30 Ft. Brody Trew

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 48:33


    This week on Hat Trick City, we bring on the Captain of the Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks NA3HL team, Brody Trew. We also talk about Brody's social media presence with his YouTube channel, TrewCrew, and his freelance business Trew Media. Matt and Pat also recap the opening weekend of junior hockey in Danbury.

    Hat Trick City Episode 29 Ft. Logan Nickerson & Patrik Stefan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 85:54


    This week on Hat Trick City, we are back with one of our most interesting episodes yet. We spoke with Jr. Hat Tricks forward, Logan Nickerson, about his past two seasons and Danbury. As well as what he is looking forward to this season. We also spoke with the Jr. Hat Tricks Head Coach, Patrik Stefan, who is better known as the 1st Overall Pick in the 1999 NHL Draft. We discuss his time in the NHL and how he got to Danbury last season, as well as his expectations for this group, as they head into their 2023-24 campaign.

    Hat Trick City: The Offseason, Episode 2 Ft. Billy & Aila McCreary, and Daniel Amesbury

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 95:22


    On the second episode of the offseason, we welcome Coach Billy McCreary and his daughter Aila to talk about some recent signings and what to look forward to in the regular season. We also spoke with Daniel Amesbury about his upcoming fight in Rough N' Rowdy 22, taking place in Wheeling, WV, on Friday the 18th. 

    Hat Trick City: The Off-Season, Episode 1 Ft. Aidan Burkhard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 60:11


    Hat Trick City is back for the off-season! This week, Matt and Pat discuss recent developments in the league, in addition to a Hat Tricks 23-24 season schedule breakdown. We are also joined by WestConn Wolves Ice Hockey Head Coach, Aidan Burkhard, to discuss some plans to elevate the club the fall, while teasing some future content.

    Hat Trick City Episode 28: The Championship Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 171:19


    In our final episode of the regular season, we recap the Hat Tricks Championship Victory with several great guests for one last hoorah until October. We spoke with Billy McCreary, Matt Voity, Postal Joe, Brendan Dowler, and Kyle Gonzalez. Thank you to everyone who listened this season, we look forward to an amazing season 2!

    Hat Trick City Episode 27 Ft. Cory Anderson & Doug Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 82:22


    On this episode of Hat Trick City, we welcomed back former Hat Trick, Cory Anderson, who came up to see the Hat Tricks play in their first championship weekend at home. We also welcomed Doug Smith to the show to talk about his playing days for the original Carolina Thunderbirds. As well as what lead up to the writing of the book "Goon" and the movies that followed.

    Hat Trick City Episode 26 Ft. Billy McCreary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 45:13


    On this week's edition of Hat Trick City, we discuss our trip to Carolina and what to look forward to going into this weekend (We also talked heavily about the BBQ in Winston-Salem). We also had Billy McCreary on to talk about how last weekend went from his perspective and what the team has looked like going into this weekend.

    Hat Trick City Episode 25 Ft. Bill McCreary Jr, Billy McCreary & Aila McCreary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 42:13


    This week on Hat Trick City, the McCreary family invades the show to talk about the first two games of the Commissioner's Cup Semi-Finals, as well as some amazing stories from Bill McCreary Jr. Including some from his days in the NHL and growing up around family members who helped build the league.

    Hat Trick City Episode 24 Ft. Brandon Daigle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 54:58


    On this week's edition of Hat Trick City, we discuss our trip to Elmira in addition the first playoff round against them. We also give a preview for this weekend's series against Binghamton. Our guest this week is rookie goaltender, Brandon Daigle! Brandon gave us a look into his playing days that lead to him coming to Danbury, as well as what the transition has been like during practices.

    Hat Trick City Episode 23 Ft. Riley Robertson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 58:57


    On this week's edition of Hat Trick City, we talk about some new teams coming to the league next year, in addition to wear the league should try to expand. We also speak with Riley Robertson about his past season in Watertown that he won the Cup for last year, his playing career up to now, and his preparation for playoffs this weekend!

    Hat Trick City Episode 22: Hat Trick City LIVE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 35:03


    On this week's edition of Hat Trick City, we bring to you the audio of our first ever live show that took place on April 8th!

    Hat Trick City Episode 21 Ft. Jacob Ratcliffe & Matt Caranci

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 94:15


    On this week's edition of Hat Trick City, we spoke with Jacob Ratcliffe about his background in hockey leading up to his first pro year in the US. We also spoke with 2013 Danbury Whalers Champion, Matt Caranci, on his time in Danbury with the Whalers and how he ended up making his return to pro hockey after 4 years of retirement.

    Hat Trick City Episode 20 Ft. Lucas DeBenedet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 88:58


    This week on Hat Trick City, we are celebrating 20 episodes with a very special announcement and a huge thank you to our listeners! We also bring on Lucas DeBenedet to talk about his interesting hockey career thus far. As well as his job outside of hockey.

    Hat Trick City Episode 19 Ft. Daniel Mckitrick & Herm Sorcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 104:42


    This week on Hat Trick City, we welcome Daniel Mckitrick for his first appearance on the show! Daniel told us about his hockey upbringing in his rural hometown and what its been like for him in Danbury. We also welcome back Herm Sorcher to reminisce the 10 year anniversary of the Danbury Whalers Commissioner's Cup Championship and the state of hockey in Danbury during his 8 year tenure.

    Hat Trick City Episode 18 Ft. Paige Lugo, Xavier Abdella, Egor Borschev, & Lynn Beedle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 99:15


    On this weeks jam-packed edition of Hat Trick City, we welcome the Assistant Coach of the Hat Tricks U14 Girls Team, Paige Lugo. Paige tells us about the team's amazing season thus far and their travel to Irvine, CA for the National Championship. We also bring in Xavier and Egor to talk about their careers leading up to their current time in Danbury, as well as what they look to do after hockey. To then top of this weeks show, Lynn Beedle comes on to talk about his time in hockey in DIII and his time with Danbury Whalers.

    Hat Trick City Episode 17 Ft. Tyler Noseworthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 69:24


    This week on Hat Trick City, we spoke with Tyler Noseworthy who was a rookie forward on the 2012-13 Danbury Whalers team. Of which he shared his fondest memories of that season. We also talked about his current coaching endeavors with all 3 teams that operate out of the Danbury Ice Arrena. More specifically, his job as the Head Coach of the NA3HL team which recently started their second consecutive playoff run!

    Hat Trick City Episode 16 Ft. Michael Marchesan, Chris Lynch & Mike Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 132:02


    This week on Hat Trick City, we bring Michael Marchesan back on the show for his 2nd appearance! Mike caught us up to speed with ehat he has been up to since we last spoke in December. Making his debut on the show is Chris Lynch, the voice of the Danbury Hat Tricks! Chris gives us an insight to what he does in Danbury for the pro team as well as the two junior teams, in addition to his background in broadcasting. Last, but most certainly not least, Mike Brown (Former Goalie/Captain of the Danbury Whalers) is on the show to kick off Whalers month! Mike tells us about what he has been up to since last playing for Danbury in 2014. He also tells us about his best memories from winning the Commissioner's Cup in 2013 with Danbury.

    Hat Trick City Episode 15 Ft. Claire Peterson & Daniel Amesbury

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 68:06


    On this edition of Hat Trick City, we spoke with UConn Huskies Women's Ice Hockey Senior Defenseman, Claire Peterson, ahead of the Hockey East playoffs. We also talk with and welcome back Daniel Amesbury to the show to talk about what he did to fill time during his suspension. As well as some exciting news!

    Hat Trick City Episode 14 Ft. Tobias Odjick

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 37:17


    This week on Hat Trick City, we welcome back Tobias Odjick who has recently returned to the Hat Tricks after an injury recovery. We also talk about Matt's brand new article on College Hockey in Connecticut Magazine.

    Hat Trick City Episode 13 Ft. Johnny MacDonald, Mason Peragine, & Justin Schmitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 106:27


    On this week's edition of Hat Trick City, Johnny MacDonald of the Hat Tricks comes on to tell us a few stories about his path to Danbury, as well as how he got a star rookie to join the team. WestConn Captain, Mason Peragine comes on to talk about this second semester of games and what next season is aiming to look like. Finally, Justin Schmitt of the Columbus River Dragons, tells us about an interesting upbringing, as well as his Cruiser-Weight Title in Ice Wars II.

    Hat Trick City Episode 12 Ft. Nina Steigauf, Calvin Savoia, & Jarod Yau

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 148:05


    On this week's edition of Hat Trick City, we had a pretty packed house. Starting off with Quinnipiac Women's Ice Hockey forward, Nina Steigauf, we talked about her incredible season thus far and what led her to choosing Quinnipiac. We also spoke to Danbury Hat Tricks Broadcast Director, Calvin Savoia, about some of the lengths he goes through to help make an amazing fan experience. Lastly, we had Hat Tricks D-Man, Jarod Yau, to talk about his rookie season thus far and what led up to his pro debut last season.

    Hat Trick City Episode 11 Ft. Brendan Dowler & Evan Lugo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 102:14


    This week on Hat Trick City, we had an amazing double interview with defenseman, Brendan Dowler, and forward Evan Lugo. We dive deep into their local background and what it has been like playing on the Hat Tricks for their first full seasons in pro hockey.

    Hat Trick City Episode 10 Ft. Brice French & Jonny Ruiz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 105:17


    In our glorious tenth episode, we welcome back former Hat Trick/Current Thunderbird, Brice French. We get some insight on what he's been up to in Carolina and what his road to this point looked like. Then to top it all off, the Captain of the Danbury Hat Tricks, Jonny Ruiz, makes his debut on the show to give us insight on being the captain of this team and the what being on the Hat Tricks since the 2019 has meant to him.

    Hat Trick City Episode 9 Ft. Colin Coe & Herm Sorcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 108:52


    On this week's edition of Hat Trick City, the incomparable, Colin Coe, of the WestConn Wolves joins the show to talk about the season so far and how they want to finish it in the next few months. We are also joined by a legend of the Danbury hockey world, the one and only, Herm Sorcher! Herm gives us insights about the Hat Tricks and reflects on the Danbury Whalers and his first sports job with an NHL team.

    Hat Trick City Episode 8 Ft. Billy and Aila McCreary, Zach Pamaylaon, & Brian Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 118:48


    On this week's edition of Hat Trick City, DJ Pattycake and DJ Uncle Matt close out 2022 with a jam-packed episode. Coach McCreary came in with his daughter Aila to talk about the crazy weekend the Hat Tricks had against Delaware at home and what the games in Delaware are going to look like. We also got to speak with Hawaiian Punch himself, Zach Pamaylaon, who talked about his upbringing in Hawaii and how he got into playing hockey, as well as becoming one of the few pro hockey players from Hawaii. To wrap it all up, we talked with the amazing Brian Wilson about his season so far and the crazy season he had last year with us and the teams he was loaned to.

    Hat Trick City Episode 7 Ft. Billy McCreary, Michael Marchesan, & Kyle Gonzalez

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 117:30


    In this week's edition of Hat Trick City, Coach McCreary is back in the studio to give us an update on the team in the past two weekend series and what to expect heading into two different away games. We also feature Hat Tricks rookie, Mike Marchesan, who has been on a tear so far this season. As well as veteran defenseman, Kyle Gonzalez who tells us about his time in the Hat City and his journey to where he is today!

    Hat Trick City Episode 6 Ft. Dominick Alessandro, Dimitry Kuznetzov, & Luke Richards

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 123:36


    This week on Hat Trick City, we talk with Dom Alessandro about the brand new logo he designed for us! We also spoke with Dimitry Kuznetzov and Luke Richards prior to their weekend against Columbus!

    Hat Trick City Episode 5 Ft. Billy and Aila McCreary & Daniel Amesbury

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 70:45


    On this very special Thanksgiving edition of Hat Trick City, we have some great company joining us! Ice Wars Heavyweight Champion and Hat Tricks D-Man, Daniel Amesbury serves up some of his famous knuckle sandwiches! Hat Tricks Head Coach, Billy McCreary brings his daughter Aila on to talk about his fan-favorite, deep fried W's!

    Hat Trick City Episode 4 Ft. T-Bone, Frankie McClendon, & Matt Voity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 158:22


    In the fourth edition of Hat Trick City, we are joined by the legendary Tommy "T-Bone" Pomposello, Hat Tricks Goaltender, Frankie McClendon, and Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks Head Coach, Matt Voity! A jam packed episode full of stories from the days of the Trashers, as well as early points in their respective careers!

    Hat Trick City Episode 3 Ft. Billy McCreary & Joe Trench

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 103:22


    In the third edition of Hat Trick City, DJ Pattycake and DJ Uncle Matt recap the Danbury Hat Tricks first road trip of the 2022-23 season, in addition to a preview of whats to come when the Mammoth come to Danbury. We also touch upon the fourth annual Moustache Classic and the announcement of a new FPHL coming to Whythe County, VA!  Once again, we talked to Hat Tricks Head Coach, Billy McCreary about his thoughts on how the weekend in Carolina went and what the fans should expect going into this weekend vs the Mammoth. The guys also spoke with Danbury hockey super fan, Postal Joe Trench. Who has been a fan since the days of the Trashers. Joe also reminisces about his days in Hartford being a Whalers fan and a pretty shocking fact about himself! 

    Hat Trick City Episode 2 Ft. Steve Leonard, Justin Ehrhard & Kris McCarthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 144:46


    In the second edition of Hat Trick City, DJ Pattycake and DJ Uncle Matt recap the past two weekends of the Danbury Hat Tricks 2022-23 season, as well as Pats' new job with the Bridgeport Islanders. The interviews open with Steve Leonard of the Danbury Hat Tricks who is making an impressive impact so far in his first season with Danbury. Followed by an a great discussion with the WestConn Wolves Hockey Club Captain, Justin Ehrhard, who is currently in his senior season. To wrap things up, we talk to FHL alum and FanSaves Co-Founder, Kris McCarthy about FanSaves and the great achievements the company has made so far!

    Hat Trick City Episode 1 Ft. Billy McCreary, Dominick Alessandro, & Herm Sorcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 91:03


    In our inaugural episode, we interview Danbury Hat Tricks head coach, Billy McCreary! He gave us insight on new pickups and what his plan is for the 22-23 campaign. We also talk with the man behind the logos of the Danbury hockey, Dominick Alessandro! We talked about his work and got some hot takes on NHL logos. To finish off the show, the legendary Herm Sorcher called in to get the fans ready to go for this season!

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