Inside The Tunnel | Western Canadian Sports Podcast

Pacific FC battled York United at Starlight Stadium with the winner advancing to the semi-finals. We recap the match with sounds of the game and hear from journalist Ben Steiner and the PFC coach post-game.

The 2022 Canadian Premier League season is off and running. In this episode, we'll recap Pacific FC's home opener rematch against Forge FC and bring you reactions from fans and management.

Pacific FC will host Forge FC in a rematch to kick off their season. We caught up with defender and former UBC Thunderbird Jordan Haynes to find out how he and his teammates are preparing and how he's feeling heading into his third year with the Tridents.

Emily Moore is making the most of her time with West Ham United in the FA Women's Super League. We caught up with the former Thunderbird keeper and found out how things are going.

We caught up with UBC Thunderbirds goaltender Elise Hugens following her outstanding performance during the Canada West Championship and how she and her teammates are preparing for the U Sports Hockey Championship in Charlottetown.

UVic Vikes defender Rees Goertzen was recently selected by Pacific FC in the CPL U-Sports Draft. We caught up with him for his reaction and what he wants to accomplish.

Pacific FC faced off against the Vancouver Whitecaps for the first time. We recap the Championship match with sounds of the crowd and from players and management post-game.

Goalkeeper Emily Burns is heading back to Europe, this time to play for Saint-Etienne. We caught up with the former Griffin on how she's preparing and what it was like to suit up with Impact FC this summer.

Four Canadian Premier League teams kicked off the league's “Coast to Coast” schedule before thousands of fans in nearly two years last night. We recap Pacific FC's battle against Cavalry FC and bring you reaction from fans and the winning team.

Could Fraser Valley or a city near Vancouver see a CPL franchise thanks to the Bundesliga? Our guest is Maunel Veth from Transfermarkt.

Featuring not one, or two..but three sisters from Okotoks that will play together for the MRU Cougars hockey team this fall.

A hockey player found himself in hot water after making inappropriate comments towards women that were leaked on Twitter. Why do these things keep happening in the world of hockey? We’re joined by television anchor and sports reporter Cami Kepke for her take.

Soccer journalist Thomas Nef joins Andrew Walker to discuss all things CPL. When will it return, salary caps, unions, and what signings will make an impact?

The University of Lethbridge Pronghorns recently announced that both of their hockey programs would cease operations. What does this mean for student-athletes? We find out with Victor Findlay.

The anticipation has been building for months! We preview the eighth edition of the Crowchild Classic with features on graduating forward Connor Rankin from the Mount Royal University Cougars and standout goaltender Kelsey Roberts from the University of Calgary Dinos.

It’ll be a big night on January 17th as the UBC Thunderbirds men’s hockey team will host the Manitoba Bisons in the sixth annual Winter Classic. What’s in store for the fans? We find out with Jeff Sargeant from UBC Athletics.

We kick off a new season with Spengler Cup champion Brendan Burke from the University of Alberta Golden Bears. And we find out exactly what a “jump around” is...

We chat with Saskatchewan Huskies forward Jared Dmytriw just before the winter break to recap his first semester with the Huskies and the incredible bounce back from four straight opening losses to an eight-game winning streak to close off the first half of the season.

With Teddy Bear Toss games across the WHL this weekend, we wanted to catch up with former Calgary Hitmen and current University of Calgary Dino Kaden Elder on what it was like to not only play in the event but score the teddy bear goal. And we find out more on what life is like after junior hockey.

Featuring two-time Olympic gold medalist, Hockey Hall of Famer and University of Calgary Dinos head coach Danielle Goyette on the Dinos success this semester and Hayley Wickenheiser’s induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Recapping the CPL-U Sports Draft for teams in the West, including a chat with Pacific FC second-round pick Thomas Gardner.

Previewing the U Sports Soccer Championships in Victoria & Montreal. Plus, a chat with graduating forward Kiara Kibley from the UVic Vikes.

We recap Canada West soccer first/second team/rookie winners from last week and chat with graduating defender and two-time Canada West First Team recipient Hamish Walde.

The inaugural Canadian Premier League spring and fall seasons have wrapped up with Cavalry FC facing off against Forge FC in the Championship series. But before the finals take place, Inside The Tunnel brings you a special discussion on the good and the bad of the CPL this year. Joining us are fellow podcasters Adam Kostanuick & Patrick Sweet.

Our first feature of the Canadian Premier League, with a focus on U Sports student-athletes. We hear from former UBC Thunderbird Zach Verhoven who is wrapping up his first season with Pacific FC.

Recapping Canada West women’s hockey, including the home openers and this weekend's matchups. Plus, a chat with Canada West 2nd star & UofA Athlete of the Week Autumn MacDougall from the University of Alberta Pandas.

We check in with Canada West WHL First Star of the Week Matt Alfaro from the University of Calgary Dinos. Plus, Noah Philp from the University of Alberta Golden Bears and his take on his first U Sports weekend.

Featuring not one, but two interviews with U Sports soccer stars Kelsie MacDonald & Isaac Koch. Koch is tied for the lead in points, while MacDonald was named Canada West First Star of the Week for September 10th.

MRU Cougars Dane Domić is having a phenomenal season, sitting near the top of almost every category in Canada West. We find out what university soccer is like, and if he is eyeing the CPL-U Sports Draft this fall after being cut from Cavalry FC earlier this year.