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    • May 20, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The Nation with Rob Fai

    The Nation - Episode 39 - with Jeff Paterson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 67:41


    The final regular-season game for both Vancouver and Calgary sees the Canucks winning ways end up in Flames with a 6-2 loss at the Saddledome. Join host Rob Fai and Canucks insider Jeff Paterson as they break down the final game of the season for Vancouver and map out some of what lies ahead.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 38 - Canucks 4 Calgary 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 51:21


    It's the home stretch for the Vancouver Canucks who played their final home game of the 2021 season topping the Calgary Flames 4-2.  Thatcher Demko records the win in net for the Canucks while Will Lockwood makes his NHL debut for Vancouver.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 37 - Calgary 6 Vancouver 5 (OT)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 46:27


    Trailing by four in the third period, Vancouver suddenly captures lightning in a bottle scoring four goals to send Sunday night's game at Calgary to overtime.  Join Rob Fai as he breaks down the Canucks overtime loss, as well as the night in the NHL that featured three playoff games, all tightly contested. 

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 36 - with Sean Warren

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 50:04


    After a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks fans were able to turn to The Nation with Rob Fai for all their post-game needs.  On Saturday, we welcomed Sean Warren of Area 51 Sportsnet onto the show to help break down the game, and also talk all things Canucks.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 35 - with Samantha Chang

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 47:07


    Fresh off a 4-1 loss to the Calgary Flames, host Rob Fai welcomes Samantha Chang (Yahoo Sports, The Broadscast) to The Nation to talk all things Canucks.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 34 - with Jeff Paterson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 48:53


    On the night Vancouver officially got eliminated from the post-season, Rob Fai welcomes Jeff Paterson to break down a 3-1 win for the Canucks in Winnipeg and begins the post-mortem.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 33 - Connor McDavid reaches 100

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 48:19


    On a historic night for Oilers F Connor McDavid, the Vancouver Canucks fall 4-3 to Edmonton. McDavid reaches the 100-point plateau in just 53 games with a four-point effort. Host Rob Fai reflects on the game and everything going on around the National Hockey League. #ChambersPlan

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 32 - with Jeff Paterson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 43:49


    Fresh off a 6-3 victory for the Vancouver Canucks that snapped a six-game losing streak, Rob Fai welcomes hockey analyst Jeff Paterson onto The Nation to break down the decisive win over Edmonton. #ChambersPlan

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 31 - with Dave Tomlinson and J. Bowman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 60:34


    Another night, another tough loss for the Vancouver Canucks (19-25-3) who fell 4-1 at home to the Edmonton Oilers (32-17-2) marking a sixth straight defeat for the British Columbians. Just minutes after the game, Nation host Rob Fai was joined by both Dave Tomlinson (NHL veteran) and J. Bowman (TTPVanPodcast) to break down the game, and talk about word that the Canucks are looking to move their AHL team into Abbotsford. #ChambersPlan

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 30 - with Cody Severtson and Dan O'Connor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 56:36


    Just minutes after the Canucks fall 5-3 at home to Edmonton, host Rob Fai welcomes Botchford Project Recipient Cody Severtson and Dan O'Connor, play by play announcer for the Vancouver Giants, for post-game analysis and conversation about all things sports. #NHL​ #Canucks​ #Oilers​ #FaiNation​ #RobFai​ #BotchfordProject​ #CodySevertson​ #VancouverGiants​ #DanOConnor​ #ToyoTires​ #ChamberPlan​ #GamingStadium​ #MoveHealthandWellness​ #LogoProSports​ #DogPartners​ #TimHortons​ #SaviSingh

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 29 - with Samantha Chang and Sean Warren

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 58:10


    Just moments after the Vancouver Canucks dropped a fourth consecutive game on Saturday, a 5-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, The Nation's host Rob Fai welcomes both Samantha Chang and Sean Warren onto the show to break down the game and flesh out some of the big stories surrounding the Canucks. #ChambersPlan

    The Nation - Episode 28 - with Clay Imoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 51:12


    Vancouver's late-season road struggles continue, this time in Toronto as the Maple Leafs exact revenge for a pair of losses a week earlier in Vancouver topping the Canucks 4-1.  Join host Rob Fai along with Canucks analyst Clay Imoo as these two not only break down Thursday's loss but look ahead creatively at what options the Canucks have moving forward. #ChambersPlan #LogoproSports #SaviSingh #MoveHealthandWellness #DogPartners #TheGamingStadium #TGS #RobFai #TimHortons #KidSportRichmond #HubcastMedia 

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 27 - with Dave Tomlinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 61:31


    After falling behind by three early on, it was an uphill battle for the Vancouver Canucks who for a second straight game in the Nation's capital couldn't figure the Ottawa Senators out.  Join Rob Fai and guest Canucks analyst, Dave Tomlinson, as they break down the game, and begin to look at the remaining portion of Vancouver's 2021 schedule.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 26 - with Jeff Paterson and Samantha Chang

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 52:31


    For the first time in nearly a month, the Vancouver Canucks were back out on the road in the Nation's Capital facing the Ottawa Senators. Olli Juolevi scored the lone goal for Vancouver as the Canucks (19-20-3) struggled with the upstart Sens (18-27-4). Join Rob Fai and Canucks analysts Jeff Paterson and Samantha Chang as they break down this game and set up the week for a Vancouver Canucks team fading from playoff contention. #ChambersPlan​ #ToyoTires​ #SaviSingh​ #DogPartners​ #LogoproSports​ #TheGamingStadium​ #MoveHealthandWellness​ #NHL​ #Canucks​ #RobFai​ #FaiNation​ #TheBroadscast​ #JPat​ #PatersonJeff​ #Senators

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 25 - with Jeff Paterson and Dave Tomlinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 57:35


    Imagine the Vancouver Canucks improving to 3-1 (.750) since returning from the Covid struggles, and also moving to 6-1 (.875) in head-to-head action against Ottawa this season. Join The Nation host Rob Fai, Jeff Paterson (VANcast) and former NHLer Dave Tomlinson as they break down a convincing 4-2 win over the Senators on Saturday night down at Rogers Arena. #NHL​ #Canucks​ #Vancouver​ #Ottawa​ #Senators​ #ChambersPlan​ #ToyoTires​ #TheNation​ #LogoproSports​ #DogPartners​ #TheGamingStadium​ #SaviSinghRealEstateConsulting​ #MoveHealthandWellness​ #RobFai​ #JeffPaterson​ #DaveTomlinson

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 24 - with Dave Tomlinson and J. Bowman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 60:53


    After back-to-back powerhouse wins over the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Vancouver Canucks (18-19-3) hosted the Ottawa Senators (17-26-4) in the first of four straight meetings and were shut out 3-0 at the hands of Matt Murray and the Sens.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 23 - with Jeff Paterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 49:05


    Minutes after the Canucks (18-18-3) topped the Toronto Maple Leafs (28-13-5) for a second straight night, The Nation was back at it with host Rob Fai breaking down the 6-3 victory for Vancouver. Join Rob, Canucks insider Jeff Paterson and more as we talk all things Canucks. #hubcastmedia #canucks #mapleleafs #RobFai #JeffPaterson

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 22 - The Nation Goes Solo After A Memorable Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 51:04


    After a nearly three-week hiatus due to Covid-19, the Vancouver Canucks (17-18-3) were back on home ice and up against the odds as they faced the North Division-leading Toronto Maple Leafs (28-12-5) on Sunday afternoon. But minutes after falling behind 2-0, the Canucks captain Bo Horvat got them on the board, Nils Hoglander tied it and Horvat in overtime stunned everyone as Vancouver topped the Leafs 3-2. Without question, Braden Holtby's best game as a Vancouver Canucks keeper as the former Vezina recipient stopped 37-of-39 including some amazing acrobatic saves to help secure the win.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 21 - with Jeff Paterson, Dave Tomlinson, Samantha Chang and J. Bowman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 62:07


    Just hours after the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline, host Rob Fai brings four Canucks analysts together to dissect Vancouver's day and the rest of the league's movements.  Jeff Paterson (The VANcast), Dave Tomlinson (former NHLer), Samantha Chang (Yahoo Sports) and J. Bowman (Trust The Process Podcast) provide top-notch insight that is a must-listen for all Vancouver Canucks fans. 

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 20 - with Ryan Dempster, Samantha Chang and Jeff Paterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 61:56


    On a day when the Vancouver Canucks extend Tanner Pearson for the next three years, Rob Fai just happens to have a special edition of The Nation scheduled.  Both Jeff Paterson (VANcast & The Athletic) and Samantha Chang (The Broadscast & Yahoo Sports) chime in on the recent Canucks musings before former Major League Baseball All-Star and World Series Champion Ryan Dempster peeks in to talk Blue Jays, James Paxton and his favourite baseball memories.  A must listen from Season One of The Nation with Rob Fai, presented by Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 19 - with Jeff Paterson and Dave Tomlinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 52:06


    The Vancouver Canucks head into a week-long break on the heels of a 5-1 loss at home to the Winnipeg Jets. Canuck analysts Jeff Paterson and Dave Tomlinson stop by The Nation to break down Wednesday's loss and what lies ahead for a franchise simply running out of games.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 18 - with Patrick Johnston and Sean Ramjagsingh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 47:36


    Back home and looking to make a push within the North Division, the Vancouver Canucks stumbled on home ice against the Winnipeg Jets falling 4-0 at Rogers Arena.  The story within came when Canucks captain Bo Horvat took an Alex Edler shot off the foot and left the game limping in pain.  On this episode of The Nation, Vancouver Province/Sun writer Patrick Johnston stops by to break the game down while EA Sports exec Sean Ramjagsingh talks about his journey building the NHL brand on multiple gaming platforms.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 17 - with Jeff Paterson and Samantha Chang

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 50:14


    Just minutes after the Vancouver Canucks wrapped up a four-game road trip with a 5-4 loss to Montreal in a shootout, Rob Fai welcomes both Jeff Paterson (The VANcast) and Samantha Chang (The Broadscast) onto The Nation to break down all the action.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 16 - with Jeff Paterson and Dave Tomlinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 56:44


    Vancouver picks up its 8th win in the past ten after a 3-2 overtime victory in Montreal.  JT Miller scores the winner in the extra frame as the Canucks get back to the .500 mark on the season at 16-16-2. Rob Fai is joined by both Jeff Paterson (The VANcast) and former NHLer Dave Tomlinson.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 15 - with Jeff Paterson and Dave Tomlinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 56:08


    Vancouver built an early two-goal lead against the Ottawa Senators yet needed a shootout to pick up a 3-2 victory on Wednesday afternoon in Ottawa.  Brock Boeser (15) and Bo Horvat (13) scored in regulation for Vancouver before Adam Gaudette picked up the winner in the shootout to help the Canucks improve to 15-16-2 on the season.  The win improved Vancouver to 5-0 vs. Ottawa this season and moved them to within two points of Montreal for the final playoff spot in the North Division.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 14 - with Jeff Paterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 41:51


    The Vancouver Canucks got goals from Jayce Hawryluk and Tanner Pearson to build an early two-goal lead on the Senators in Ottawa on Monday night (March 15) yet needed J.T. Miller's 8th of the season to recapture the extra point in overtime as Vancouver topped the Sens 3-2. Thatcher Demko was peppered in the win as he turned away 44 of the 46 shots he faced to improve to 6-1 in the month of March with a .953 save percentage.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 13 - with Jeff Paterson and Dave Tomlinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 47:14


    Vancouver (13-16-2) wrapped up a five-game homestand with a greasy 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers (18-12-0) on Saturday night down at Rogers Arena.  Bo Horvat (12) and Tyler Myers (4) scored for Vancouver while Thatcher Demko stopped 34 of 35 shots to help the Canucks head out on the road with a 4-1 homestand now in the rearview mirror. Join Rob Fai as he breaks down the Canucks and Oilers with both Jeff Paterson and Dave Tomlinson. #ChambersPlan

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 12 - with J. Bowman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 54:07


    After rattling off a pair of unexpected victories over Toronto and then a buzzer-beating win against the Canadiens, the Vancouver Canucks took to the ice in hopes of extending their winning ways to four games.  Unfortunately, Montreal had other ideas as they rocked the Canucks 5-1 out at Rogers Arena outshooting the West Coasters 44-24 to send Vancouver to a challenging 12-16-2 through 30 regular-season games.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 11 - with Jeff Paterson and Rob Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 58:46


    Just when it looked like the Canucks were going to squander a 29-save performance from Thatcher Demko, Adam Gaudette scored in the final minute of the 3rd period to even up Monday's game vs. Montreal at 1-1, and then Bo Horvat got Vancouver the extra point in the shootout to extend the Canucks winning ways to three in a row!  Jeff Paterson (The VANcast) and Rob Williams (Daily Hive Vancouver) help break down the game.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 10 - with Jeff Paterson and Dave Tomlinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 51:28


    Vancouver managed back-to-back wins for the first time since January with a decisive 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Rogers Arena.  Brock Boeser scored his team-leading 13th goal of the season, while Bo Horvat (11), J.T. Miller (7) and Nils Hoglander (5) also found the back of the net for the Canucks.  The win improves Vancouver to 11-15-2 as they reach the mid-way point of the season.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 9 - with David Quadrelli and J. Bowman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 53:10


    Jake Virtanen scored twice while Thatcher Demko stopped 32-of-33 shots to help the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Rogers Arena on Thursday.  Rob welcomes Managing Editor of Canucks Army David Quadrelli onto the show as well as Host of Trust The Process Podcast J. Bowman.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 8 - with Jeff Paterson and Barclay Parneta

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 50:23


    Shortly after a lacklustre 5-2 loss in Winnipeg, Rob is once again joined by Canucks analyst Jeff Paterson to dissect Tuesday night's game in Manitoba.  Rob also talks with Vancouver Giants General Manager Barclay Parneta just hours after the Western Hockey League's B.C. Division finally got the green light from the provincial government to resume play.  Please subscribe and rate our podcast and let people know that The Nation with Rob Fai, presented by Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan is available on iTunes, Spotify and Podbean.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 7 - with Jeff Paterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 49:43


    With the season quickly slipping away, Vancouver travels to Winnipeg and puts together one of its best games of the season.  Rob brings Jeff Paterson into the mix to breakdown Thatcher Demko's 1st regular-season shutout and breaks down a much-needed victory for the Canucks on March 1st.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Bonus Coverage 1 - with Samantha Chang

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 12:15


    March has arrived for the Canucks who march toward the ides with an 8-14-2 record!  It's a pivotal week for Vancouver, and both Rob Fai & Samantha Chang catch up with each other via Zoom to discuss the stories of the week.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 6 - with Jeff Paterson and Wyatt Arndt

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 58:03


    Coming off a 3-0 shutout loss to Edmonton, Rob welcomes both Jeff Paterson of the VANcast and Wyatt Arndt of The Athletic (and Trust The Process podcast) to discuss a game that dropped the Canucks season record to 8-14-2 through 24 games.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 5 - with Jeff Paterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 48:11


    After blowing a three-goal lead, the Canucks face the music as both Rob Fai and Jeff Paterson take Vancouver to task for yet another missed opportunity to turn this current season around.  

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 2 - with Jeff Paterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 43:02


    Just minutes after a 5-1 Canucks victory over the Calgary Flames, Rob welcomes longtime Vancouver beat reporter and broadcaster Jeff Paterson who breaks down the game and projects what this win could mean to the Canucks moving forward.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 4 - with Jon Abbott and Connor Halley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 59:03


    Fresh off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets, Rob talks with both Jon Abbott and TSN1260's Connor Halley.  Jon breaks down the Canucks OT loss and Connor preps fans for what Edmonton is rolling into Vancouver with.

    The Nation with Rob Fai - Episode 3 - with Dave Tomlinson and Samantha Chang

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 51:45


    Coming off a Canucks 2-0 shutout loss to the Winnipeg Jets, Rob Fai connects with both Dave Tomlinson and Samantha Chang to break down both the game and the current state of Vancouver's hockey club.

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