The Buzz Pod

Joe Hicketts joined us to discuss his journey through minor hockey, into the WHL, AHL, and NHL. We touch over just about every season since his first one, highlighting his WHL draft, first NHL contract out of his first camp with the Detroit Red Wings, First Pro Year, 2 pt night against Pittsburgh in his 2nd NHL game, 8 years of pro hockey, being an apple tree, and much more! Huge thanks to Joe for coming on the pod and sharing his journey with the boys

Jack Gates is the founder of Triumph Together, a nonprofit organization that connects kids at children's hospitals with professional and collegiate athletes. Jack came on to discuss how it started, why, when, some of the cool things he's gotten to do with kids and athletes, Publishing his first children's book "Super Cooper Wins the Stanley Cup", and some events and plans for the future. We can't thank Jack enough for coming on, this guy is a real superhero, thank you for everything you do Gatesy you are the man.

Ryan Lomberg joins us fresh off a Stanley Cup Winning season with the Florida Panthers to discuss: growing up in Richmond Hill, Ontario, his time in the GTHL / Hill Academy, USHL career, NCAA Career, his journey from the ECHL to the NHL, and of course, this seasons wild playoff run to the Stanley Cup! Huge thank you to Lombo for coming on the pod, you are a legend.

Pavel Gogolev joined us amidst the beginning of his first season in the KHL, We discussed his youth hockey days, moving over to Canada, OHL career, Signing NHL Contract, playing for Newfoundland Growlers, making the jump the the KHL and much more!

Harps joins us after wrapping up a 15 year professional career in the NHL, AHL, KHL, SHL, and of course, ECHL. This guy is a PRO! Franchise leader in games played for Everett Silvertips in the WHL. Earned everything he got playing 340 games in the minors before making his NHL Debut. We talked about his youth days in Valencia, California, process going into WHL and then pro, NHL with the Florida Panthers, goals, fights, Jagr stories, and much more. There is so much to learn from this guy. Harps we can't thank you enough for taking the time to come on the pod you are and absolute Legend of the game. Cheers to a hell of a career

Ducky joins us after wrapping up his first year pro with the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League. We dive into Ducky's youth hockey days with the Long Island Royals, Chowder cup, and of course the holy grail: Shattuck St. Mary's. The Toe Drag expert takes us through his time in the USHL, Boston University, and his Senior season at Arizona State University ft. Friday Pool Workouts. We talk about the transition to pro, adjusting your game to help the team win, and the motto by our own Z man “Stay a little healthier, get a little stronger”. This kid gets it. Thanks for coming on the pod brotha, The boys are so excited to see where this game takes you!

2011 48th overall pick to the Detroit Red Wings Xavier Ouellet joins us to discuss his career path from College Esther-Blondin Draveurs to playing 178 NHL Games and 441 AHL Games through 9 pro seasons thus far. We talk about growing up in France/Germany while following his dad's career, time in the QMJHL, Jump to Professional hockey, ups and downs, Detroit,GR, Montreal, Laval, Wilkes. X Man is a full time pro and there's a good reason as to why he's accomplished all that he has thus far. Huge congrats on your new contract with Dynamo Minsk in the KHL, we are so excited to watch you tear that league up! thank you for coming on X man!

Logan Lambdin joins us after winning his 2nd Kelly Cup with the Florida Everblades (ECHL). Logan has a great story of self belief and hard work driving him to play in the USHL, Michigan State for 4 years, and now Pro hockey where he's amassed 99 points in 142 ECHL games and 13 points in 37 AHL games. This guy was Michigan states Rudy, worked at the rink during his time at school, just a great dude! Huge thanks to Logan for hopping on with the boys and sharing his path to pro!

TA joins us fresh off his rookie season in the ECHL where he took the league by storm with a team leading 57 points and adding 16 points in 19 playoff games. All this after being released in training camp by another echl team at the start of the season. An amazing example of self belief and hard work/consistency leading to success. TA shared stories from his youth days, junior days, college career, and this season. Huge thank you to Tristan for taking the time to come on the pod and share some of your secrets with us and our listeners! Exciting times are ahead!!! Cheers

4 year pro Ryan Smith, most recently with the Adirondack Thunder, joins us to discuss his career path, attending Northwood, playing for Green Bay in the USHL, University of Maine, transition to pro hockey, Stability, Constant improvement, Off season training, and much more!

Nine year pro with over 100 NHL games and 390 AHL games Joe Blandisi of the Toronto Marlies joined us to discuss: his career high season, OHL days, being shut down by a disease for 8 months followed by a 50 goal season, lessons learned the hard way, Bello the traveling dog, Playing at home in Toronto, Mental training and focusing on the mind, Executive workouts, and much more! Huge thanks to Blender for coming on the pod and shooting it with the boys!

14 year pro with nearly 1,000 games combined in the NHL/AHL Cameron Gaunce joined us to discuss his youth hockey days in Markham, OHL Career, Pro career, importance of adaptability in pro hockey, playing with Z man, becoming a girl dad this season, and much more! Huge thanks to Gauncer for taking the time to come one and shoot it with the boys and provide great insight and value for our listeners!

President and GM of the notorious Danbury Trashers in the UHL joined us to discuss what he's up to today, some Trasher talk, Ice wars, Hockey today, potential projects, and much more. Huge shoutout to AJ for taking the time to hop on with the boys, Legend of the game!

Dryden Mckay joined us to discuss his youth hockey days, Junior Hockey Career, College hockey at Minnesota State Mankato, Winning the Hobey Baker award, First pro season, and much more. Huge thanks to Dryden for coming on the pod and shooting it with the boys, we wish you the best of luck heading into your 2nd pro season!

Cale Morris joined the boys to discuss his youth hockey days in Colorado, USHL Career, Historic NCAA career at Notre Dame where he won 16 straight games his sophomore season and went on to win the Mike Richter award as the best goaltender in college hockey, Pro Career so far, and much more!! Cale Morris is the man, I had the pleasure of living with this guy for a couple months last season and I have nothing but amazing things to say about Cale as a person and goalie, Thanks for coming on brotha!!

Chase Priskie joined the boys to catch up and discuss his First NHL Games with the Florida Panthers, Tight group in Charlotte, Finishing this season strong with San Diego, LinkedIN, fresh contract with the Washington Capitals, LLC's, and much more. "How you do anything is how you do everything" Huge thanks to Chase for taking the time out of his day to shoot it with the boys. This guy GETS IT.

Colombus Blue Jackets Prospect and University of Michigan Forward Gavin Brindley joined us to discuss growing up in Florida, playing for the Florida Alliance, time in the USHL with Tri-City, University of Michigan Freshman year, NHL Draft experience, Getting stronger in the gym, and much more. huge thanks to Gavin for taking the time to come on the pod! Elite hockey player and an even better person!

3ice Champions Colton Hargrove and Hank crone joined us to discuss their whole 3ice experience, Favorite rink to play at, Changes from last year to this year, Croner taking home league MVP and Top Scorer award, Zach Solow joining the team for the playoff run, The Patrick Cup, Undeniable Chemistry, and much more! Huge thanks to Grover and Croner for coming on the pod and shooting it with the boys, we hope you guys enjoy this episode half as much as we enjoyed making it!

Brandon Hawkins of the Toledo Walleye in the ECHL joined us on episode 102 to discuss: Youth Hockey days in michigan, ripping up the NAHL South with the Texas Tornado's, Playing in Sioux City (USHL), Freshman and Sophomore year. at Bowling green (30 points and 28 points), transferring to northeastern and having to sit out a year (old NCAA redshirt rules), Junior and Senior year at Northeastern University, Pro career, Shooting pucks, playing roller hockey, some GREAT ADVICE FOR YOUNG HOCKEY PLAYERS, and much more. Huge thanks to Hawk for taking the time to come on the pod and shoot it with the boys!

Montreal Canadians Defenseman Jordan Harris joined us to discuss: Growing up in Boston, playing for the Canadians, Kimball Union Academy, Northeastern University, Taking pride in Dzone first, adding more of an edge, transition game, The importance of being a good person, Continuously learning, being involved in the community and helping grow the game, and much more. Huge thanks to Jordo for coming on the pod, amazing player and an even better person!

The fastest hockey player in the world joins us to discuss his first pro season, leading all rookies in goals in the AHL, AHL AllStar experience, shattering the fastest skating record, HHOF, Winning the Calder Cup, Signing his first NHL Contract, and preparation for this upcoming season! Huge thank you to Franky for finding the time to come on the pod for Episode 100!!!

Billy Sweezey joined the boys for episode 99 to discuss his NHL Debut, First game at the Garden, First NHL Fight, Knowing your role and sticking to it, eating pucks, laying the body and chucking knucks, preparation for this upcoming season, and much more! "If you don't like this guy I don't like you" - Nico Blachman

Tommy and Tommy joined us to discuss Growing up in Michigan, Junior Hockey Careers, being Captains of Michigan State together, Pro Careers, Playing with Z man and of course the Paul C. Apap ALS Foundation and benefit hockey game! Tune in to hear from two amazing guys and players. Huge thanks to Paps and Millsy for coming on the pod! If you are in the Birmingham Michigan area come out to the Birmingham ice arena for the Paul C. Apap ALS Foundation benefit hockey game! We will be there along with some elite hockey players for an amazing cause! Saturday July 22

Matt Donovan joined us to discuss being the first and only NHL player born and raised in Oklahoma, Playing in the NHL, AHL, Swedish Hockey league, and DEL (Germany), Matt is going into his 14th pro season freshly signed with the Chicago Wolves in the AHL. Tune in for some great stories and insight on an incredible career and amazing guy! Huge thanks to Dono for coming on the pod!!

Matt Jurusik joins us fresh off his first season in the KHL with Kunlun Redstar to discuss the KHL, Russian Banyas, Double Win Bonuses, Dubai trips with the boys, 45 day training camp, and much more. Huge thanks to Janny for providing us with this unreal insight about the KHL and shooting it with the boys! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bzzz/support

2024 NHL Draft Top Prospect and current Forward for USNTDP Kristian Epperson joined us to discuss his youth hockey days, Shattuck, NTDP,  How he's preparing for this upcoming season, and much more. Huge thanks to Krispy, the youngest guy to ever come on the pod, an amazing player and even better kid! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bzzz/support

NHL Analyst/Host Jonny Lazarus joined the boys to discuss his rise in the social media world, Working for the NHL, Covering the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Florida and Vegas, and of course his Stanley Cup party experience. Huge thanks to Jonny for coming on the pod and shooting it with the boys! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bzzz/support

2x ECHL Playoff MVP and Champion Cam Johnson joined us to discuss his journey leading up to pro and in depth talk about the road to the Kelly Cup #Back2Back Huge thanks to CJ for coming on and shooting it with the boys! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bzzz/support

Cole Smith and Mitch McLain joined the boys to discuss growing up in Brainerd and playing for the HS Hockey team, Junior hockey careers, NCAA Careers, Pro careers and some unreal stories sprinkled in of course. Huge thanks to Smitty and Moose for coming on the pod! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bzzz/support

D1 Hockey Player and CEO of Top G Hockey Mark Cheremeta joined us to discuss the online hockey community he's created to help kids grow their game by giving them access to D1 and pro players for questions and answers, clips, tricks, tips, and more. Mark is going into his final year of NCAA hockey with Sacred Heart University and we could not be more fired up to watch him thrive and succeed this upcoming season. Thank you Marky mark!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bzzz/support

ECHL Power Duo Hank Crone and Liam Finlay join the boys to discuss their success in their first season with the Allen Americans, Junior and NCAA Careers, Dominating the game with a smaller frame, and some great. stories. Thank you DishDaddies --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bzzz/support

Neil Shea joins us to discuss his early days at Lawrence academy, his favorite line mate, his time in the USHL with Chicago steel, NCAA Career (NU + SHU), Pro cup of coffee with Chicago Wolves of the AHL to finish the season, and much more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bzzz/support

Vince joined us a while back to discuss his playing career (USHL, NCAA, AHL), transitioning from Player to Agent/Coach, Dad life, and much more. Vince is one of the best agents in the business right now and we really appreciate him taking the time out of his day to join us! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bzzz/support

Quick mid season episode to explain what went down in that Viral video (spittin chiclets) in Maine and why. This episode was not made to defend anyone but rather explain, hate it or love it this is what went down. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

Sasha Pastujov joins us before entering training camp to discuss his youth hockey days, NTDP, OHL, NHL Draft and first deal, SoFlo 3v3 Hockey League, Goals for this season, and much more. Tune in to hear from the youngest stud to ever come on the pod. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

Turk joins us prior to entering his 6th pro season to talk about his early days, QMJHL Career with the Quebec Remparts, Fighting and then playing with our host Nico, Pro Career and how it started, DJ Turk, Plans and Goals for this upcoming season, and much more. Huge thank you to Yanick for taking the time to shoot it with us. This is the guy you want on your team and NEVER want to play against. We wish you the absolute best and more continued success!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

Cory Dennis joins us in preparation for his first pro season to discuss his youth days, HS hockey career, Flipping adversity into opportunity, Back to Back SIJHL Champion, University of Concordia Wisconsin, SPHL stint after last season, Signing first ECHL Contract, Mindset going into this season, and much much more. Huge Thanks to Cory for joining us on our first ever 5am breakfast Pod. Cory is a hard worker who has taken his mental game to the next level showing that hard work and mental strength is indeed the recipe for success. We wish Cory the absolute best and can't wait to see the success that is in store for this guy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

Freddy joins us on episode.83 to discuss his youth hockey days, time at NTDP and Wisco, First pro game story, Playing for the Boston Bruins, fight breakdowns, sleeping at the rink, what it would take to set up a Jake Paul fight, and much more. Trent is one of the best guys there is, he's a big bad bruin on the ice and big teddy bear off the ice (in the best way @freddy). We can't wait to see the damage this guy does this season and for years to come! This episode is brought to you by Vodkyte and Frederic Roofing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

Steven Kampfer joins us prior to entering his 13th Pro season to discuss: Winning the Stanley Cup with the 2011 Boston Bruins, Playing for the US Olympic team, his time at University of Michigan, When Facebook was ELITE, Injuries and Adversity, What Hockey was like pre social media, KHL experience, Winning the SoFlo 3v3 Championship with Team Blachy, and much more! Kampfs is an all time guy, he's and elite offensive defenseman with a nice stocky low center of gravity as Erik Piri (ep) likes to say. We hope you enjoy this episode half as much as we enjoyed recording! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

Eetu Selanne joins us amidst preparation for his first pro season to discuss his youth, junior, and college career. We touched on his time in the USHL with the Madison Capitols and his time at Northeastern University and Curry college. We also discuss some Finnish culture including mandatory army stints, crepes made with love and passion, floor hockey, juice, and reindeer stue. We appreciate Eetu taking the time to join us and we wish him the best of luck this season as he kickstarts his Pro Hockey Career. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

Colin joins us freshly after kicking off his pro career with 11 points in 16 games for the Tucson Roadrunners in the American Hockey League. We discussed his youth hockey days, time in the USHL + cup of Joe in the NAHL, playing for Notre dame and finishing off his NCAA Career as captain of Arizona State University. Shoutout to Z for running point on this one, guy runs point from one box, while everyone else is running point from another box. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

Alex Galchenyuk joins us on TheBuzzPod to discuss his youth career, Junior Hockey, Getting drafted to Montreal and his six years in the city, lessons he's learned through the ups and downs of his 10 year NHL Career, and much more. People forget that Gally is only 28 years old. The excitement he has for the game is unmatched, and the knowledge he's gained through experience is evident. Be on the lookout for a for a focused new and improved Alexander Galchenyuk this upcoming season. We hope you enjoy this episode half as much as we enjoyed recording it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

2019 2nd round draft pick by the Nashville Predators Egor Afanasyev joins us after his first year pro to discuss: -American Hockey league -SoFlo 3V3 Hockey League Championship -Being bought out at 11 years old -Playing in the USHL and OHL -Summer training -Preparing for upcoming season and much more. Egor is the kind of guy everyone and anyone would love to have on their team. Unreal player and even better man. ENJOY! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

Kelly Cup Champion and leading playoff scorer Zach Solow joins us to discuss his 1st year pro, Being a Champion, Becoming a Dad, AHL/ECHL, the process, mindset, and much more. We hope you enjoy listening half as much as we enjoyed recording this! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

Jonny joins us on episode 76 to chat about his hockey career (NAHL + D1), Hanging up the skates, Not being from Florida, Making viral tweets from the toilet, Hosting pods + full time job, Meeting Mike Grinnell in the bathroom, Singing Pitch Perfect, Tummy sticks, and much more. Awesome guy with an extremely bright future in the media world and just world in general. follow @jonnylazarus on all platforms and thank us later! Enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

Reggie is an all-time guy and one of the best teammates around. He joins us before entering his first full pro season to discuss: Mira, Cape Breton, Playing for hometown QMJHL Team, Winning the Pres cup with the Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL), Leadership, Missing 2 years of hockey prior to making pro debut, Crab talk, Deer talk, Horse talk, Cow talk, and much much more. We hope you enjoy listening to this one half as much as we enjoyed recording it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

Timmy Kent, Cole Kodsi, Mark Cheremeta, and Justin Kapelmaster join us to discuss the powerhouse 3v3 summer hockey league we've created here in South Florida. The league is made up of 5 teams consisting of top NHL, AHL, ECHL, D1, CHL, and jr.A players. With 56 regular season games plus playoffs it is a grueling season that brings the absolute best out of every player and makes for an electric atmosphere on an 80 foot sheet of ice. Our goal is simple: get the best players in South Florida competing against each other day in and day out in order to better prepare ourselves for the "real" season while having some fun and growing the game. Huge thanks to the boys for coming on and discussing the league, we are doing something very special down here in South Florida and we are extremely grateful to be a part of it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

Chase Priskie joins us on epi.73 to discuss his hockey career and the stops along the way (South Kent, Quinnipiac, now Property of the Florida Panthers), good habits, believing in your capabilities, off season training, and much more. This guy breathes the game, a true pro who has amassed 42 points in 72 AHL games played AS A D. This guy is legit. GO CATS --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

University of Maine Alum and CEO of The Monkey Mind joins us to discuss his hockey career, mental health and taking care of yourself, pro hockey, the future of The Monkey Mind Empire for athletes, and much more. Danny is going make massive waves in the mental health industry for athletes, I'm excited to see what the future holds for him and MM, keep an eye out and Check out @monkeymindathletes on instagram! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

On Epi.71 I, Nico Blachman, fully takeover as guest and host Jackie Moon style. The past 2 years of my life have been by far the craziest, ft. the biggest setback of my career, and the biggest comeback of my career to date. I have never grown more in my life. I am forever grateful for the adversity i've faced and will continue to face. I am forever grateful for all that I've learned and will continue to learn. The grass is not always greener on the other side, it's greener where you water it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support

Ben Lown joins us to discuss: -Official retirement announcement -Shattuck St. Mary's -I was fat -NAHL story -Miami of Ohio -New Job alert! -Giant brain -Structure in life Ben is an all time guy. One of my closest friends to this day. We ripped up Shattuck St. Mary's prep school together before he went on to play in the NAHL, USHL, and Miami of Ohio (d1). Ben and his giant brain have secured a job at the prestigious Bloomberg in NYC fresh out of his senior year of school. is that good? I am lucky to call this guy my friend and i'm looking forward to watch him flourish successfully in this new chapter of his life! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bzzz/support