The O Show- OHL Podcast

Cody Wall is joined by Frankie Benvenuti to talk about some of the most recent stories in the OHL.   This week they talk about Wyatt Johnston winning back-to-back player of the month, Mason McTavish going to the Olympics and the risks that come with that, London and Kingston struggling in their last 10, Shane Wright continuing to get hate online.    Wyatt also joins the show to talk about the run he has been on and his development during last year's missed season. 

Tate Harris and Cody Wall are back to talk the OHL trade deadline.  They talk about possibly being wrong about the Barrie Colts, Wyatt Johnston continues to put up points, other trades around the league. The chat with Kennedy Player-Reid about the Hamilton Bulldogs BIG trade deadline and their addition of Mason McTavish.

Tate and Cody are back to talk about the recent OHL trades made and trying to figure out what some teams are doing. They also talk about the OHL playing in front of no fans. 

Tate and Cody are back to talk OHL hockey and World Juniors. World Juniors canceled, Logan Mallioux returns, alleged bookmaking and Connor Bedard vs Shane Wright. 

Tate Harris and Cody Wall talking about the latest topics in the OHL. Soo Greyhounds finally get their goalie in Tucker Tynan. Northbay passes the London Knights in the CHL's power rankings. The OHL is still unsure what to suspend Arber Xhekaj for. Also, should fighting be allowed in the OHL? 

Cody Wall and Tate Harris are back to talk more OHL hockey.  This week they talk about the Sudbury Wolves covid outbreak and Brandt Clarke not being invited to Hockey Canada's World Junior camp. The guys also talk about other snubs and the player who did make team Canada's roster. 

Tate Harris and Cody Wall are back for another week to talk OHL hockey. This week they talk Mason McTavish returning to the Petes (5:00), Chris Pope comes on to talk about the Kitchener's rough start to the season (21:21), Is the WHL better than the OHL right now (43:00), Lukas Weese talks Mississauga's hot start (51:20), are the London Knights getting my powerplays after a call to the league (1:11:00)

The guys are back to talk about another week of OHL hockey.  They talk about the recent trades and maybe trades made around the league, Brochu and his starts, Craig Buttons 2022 Draft eligible rankings, and more. 

Tate Harris and Cody Wall are back to talk about the latest news in the OHL. The talk about Steve Clark's article and Missisauga's attendance troubles. (6:00) We have Paige Martin on to talk Brett Brochu and the London Knights very hot start. (19:30)  Shane Wright has a big week putting up eight points in three games, the guys also debate whether someone will push a narrative for another player to go first overall. (42:00) Tate and Cody have a conversation about late bloomers vs overlooked players and use James Hardie and Tucker Robertson as their examples. (53:00)  

This week Tate Harris and Cody Wall talk about teams who aren't starting the year off so hot.  The guys talk Peterborough Petes, Erie Otters, Mississauga Steelheads, Windsor Spitfires, Sarnia Sting. The guys also go through the players of the month and again talk about how good Brett Brochu has been. They also talk about Ty Nelson starting his rookie campaign off very hot and how he should be a top pick in the NHL draft. 

Tate Harris and Cody Wall are back to talk about the struggles and surprises early in the OHL season.  On this week's podcasts, the boys talk, Barrie Colts struggling to start the season, Hamilton Bulldogs being a front runner despite scoring less on the powerplay than Tate does in Chel, London Knights being the only team that hasn't lost a game, the Soo being the real-life version of NHL 22, and how the Blackhawks and the NHL failed Kyle Beach.

Tate Harris and Cody Wall are back to talk another week of OHL hockey.  They start off the podcast talking to rookie Windsor Spitfire, Ethan Miedema. (1:40) After writing an article about Shane Wright's stock going down the guys decided to have Tony Ferrari of the Hockey News explain his case. (23:30) The guys also touch on Brett Brochu's tremendous start for the London Knights and why the Knights keep winning. (38:23) They also discuss whether the Kitchener Rangers should of been snubbed from the CHL top 10. (48:50) And they also talk, Gen's, Calum Ritchie's hot start. (51:00)    

Tate Harris and Cody Wall are so happy to be back talking real games for the first time in a year and a half.  This time on your favourite OHL podcast, they talk Tucker Tynan, a not so hot start for the OHL's top rank teams, Matvei Petrov and the North Bay Battalion. They also have Lukas Weese OHL writer for the Toronto Star on to talk his thoughts on the league's opening week. 

The last season preview before the OHL season finally starts for the first time since March 2020. #gameon This week the guys talk to Paige Martin about the legendary London Knights, they speak with Joey Battaino and his thoughts on a transitioning Saginaw Spirit, then finally they get Manny Paiva's thoughts on the 8th ranked CHL team, the Windsor Spitfires.  Tate Harris and Cody Wall then runtime the rest of the teams they have yet to cover in their season previews. 

The guys are back with a light amount of interviews this week as they dive into the Midwest division.  Tate first talks to Mark Scheig about the Erie Otters and the potential of their new star Spencer Sova.  Cody talks to Chris Pope about how Kitchener with experience and young players expects to be a top team in the West. 

Tate Harris and Cody Wall are back to talk more OHL season previews.  They have Kennedy Player-Reid to talk Hamilton Bulldogs (29:38), Pete Dalliday touching on the Peterborough Petes (42:22), Frankie Benvenuti giving the lowdown on the Ottawa 67s (12:43).

Tate Harris and Cody Wall start their OHL Season preview beginning with the Eastern Conference's Central Division.  They interview Steve Clarke to talk about the Niagara Icedogs. (10:36) Kortney Kenney is next talking North Bay Battalion. (28:50) Ben Leeson swing by to tell us all about the Sudbury Wolves (53:30) Ryan McArthur makes another return but this time to talk about his hometown Barrie Colts. (1:08:00)

After another month off Cody and Tate talk about their excitement for the upcoming season and how they have done more "No OHL" episodes than actual hockey ones.  Cody has a chat with the new Windsor Spitfire Head Coach, Marc Savard. (11:00) They also talk about how an OHL game was played, the vaccine for fans, and Logan Mallioux suspended. 

The boys are back after a two month break to talk recent OHL news and the upcoming NHL draft. They interview Tony Ferrari, formerly of Dobber Prospects, to get his opinion on OHL draft eligibles. (6:00) OHL Commissioner David Branch will be initiating a mandatory vax rule for players, staff, and billets. (41:00) Paul McFarland leaves Kingston and they might not have been expecting it. (46:30) Logan Mailloux and the disappointing response from the league and the London Knights. (54:00)

With no Cody Wall, Tate Harris talks about the heartbreak of being a Leafs fan before talking OHL draft with Ryan McArthur.  Ryan McArthur goes through his tiers of scouted players for the 2021 Priority Selection Draft.  Any surprises? Who will go where and who will be the biggest steal?

The guys are back with a few new topics!  Tate Harris and Cody Wall discuss Shane Wright's impact on the U18s and whether or not he has been overshadowed by Connor Bedard. Are player comps bad? They interview Wyatt Johnston & Ben Gaudreau about Canada's U18 tournament where they both won gold.  - How hard was it to play after the layoff - How much pressure did you put on yourselfs - How impressive were the exceptional status players - What's next? Tate and Cody finish up talking OHL draft lottery and OHL start date. 

The OHL has finally cancelled their season.  How does this affect the players and staff associated with the league.  We also talk to Donovan McCoy and James Hardie about what this cancellation means for their careers. Hardie was poised for a big season after going undrafted and McCoy was expected to step into the league as one of the top rookies. 

The guys talk all the recent OHL news.  Lisa MacLeod says there will be no OHL return at the time while the league says they continue to work with the government to try to still have a season.  TSN making a deal for CHL hockey rights.  Memorial Cup cancelled for the second straight year. 

The guys are back to talk about the most recent updates about the OHL Return to Play.  Hub Cities and Bubbles, money for scholarships are among the things Lisa MacLeod has announced about the OHL RTP.  The question is how close are we?

The boys are back to talk new OHL info and interview Ryan McArthur about his new U16 Pod, a podcast about minor hockey players looking to take the next step in their careers.  - What is U16 Pod is about - How scouting is happening during a pandemic  - The year of video scouting - John Tavaras and the Marlboros - Ranking and tiers - Carson Rehkopf to the USHL Cody and Tate discuss the OHL players starting their own petition in an effort to start the OHL season. Who is to blame for the season still not starting? Is the AHL watered down this year, the guys discuss. 

Tate and Cody are backing to talk about the latest OHL news.  Scott Wheeler's sources suggest a memo was sent out with dates and potential details of a new OHL season.  Where would the best Hub cities be located? Should the NHL draft be pushed back?     

This week the guys get into all the twitter debates Should the World Juniors change the structure of their tournament? Will Byfield be a bust or the star we think he is? Can people have different opinions on this.  Canada coaching may not be bad like we originally thought 

Tate Harris and Cody Wall are back to talk Team Canada embarrassing Germany in a 16-2 win.  Did Tomasino show why he shouldn't be the 14th forward and does Byfield deserve more ice time? OHL doesn't announce new dates in postponement. What should they do and what does this mean for players.  Brandt Clarke finds a place to play. 

The guys are back this week to talk about some recent junior hockey news.  Tate and Cody get into the WHL postponing their season with no new date set. Is this fair to the players who continue to wait? Cory Stillman finds a new role with the Arizona Coyotes.  How deep is team Canada and how far can they get in the World Juniors?  Follow  @tateharris9 @codywall62

The guys are finally back to their weekly podcast selves.  This week they discuss Team Canada's first set of cuts at the World Junior selection camp which included Shane Wright and Brett Brochu.  Will the WJC tournament might be as competitive this year? Steve Dangle of Sportsnet comes on to talk about Nick Robertson's future, why Dubas didn't draft any OHL players and gives his pitch as to why Oshawa is the perfect Memorial cup host.   

The boys are back but on their every two week schedule.  They talk about the QMJHL's plan to hold a small bubble for teams that are in Quebec's red zones.  Windsor Spitfires head coach, Trevor Letowski, talks about how the team can prepare for the upcoming season, he touches on what a league with no hitting would look like, and how players can prepare for games.  Owen Power not released by the University of Michigan to attend Hockey Canada's U20 Selection Camp. But how involved was Owen in the decision?   

The boys thought they were back to talk about the OHL's return to play plan but their night was disrupted by Lisa MacLeod saying there will be no hitting in the OHL this year.  The guys discuss Daren Dreger's tweets, Bob Mackenzie's tweets, and more. They touch on David Branch mentioning it was a negotiation but the government is not having that.  The guys also talk about the loser Arizona Coyotes and their loser pick. 

This week the guys talk about the WHL allowing players to play in other leagues until their season starts. The USHL's Chicago Steel statement on not taking those players.  When the heck is OHL hockey going to start? More information from Rick Westhead.  Steven Ellis of The Hockey News joins to show to talk team Canada's potential World Junior roster, storylines heading into the tournament, the potential of Jack Hughes and other top players joining their countries, and is it possible the tournament could be cancelled? 

This week the guys talk about why they were late making the podcast.    They weigh in on Mike McKenzie giving his thoughts on why OHL players arent drafted in later rounds of the NHL draft per a tweet.  WHL dates announced does this mean the OHL will be pushed back to match their dates?  QMJHL Covid cases shut the league down until the end of October.  GTHL underground league/ tournament, can we blame parents and kids for wanting to take part?

Another week another episode.    The boys talk about Lisa Mcleod continuing to say the OHL can have nobody contact if they want to play this year. How does the QMJHL COVID cases affect the OHL?  We go over the 2020 NHL Draft. Quinton Byfield can make an impact on LA and the NHL very quickly.  Quinn over Rossi?  Tullio falls in the draft and the Edmonton Oilers may have the next Nick Robertson.  What the hell are we going to talk about?

The guys owed you one this week and they deliver!    Tate and Cody talk about the possibility of hitting and fights not being allowed in the OHL this year if they want to play and be approved by the health unit.    Tony Ferrari of Dobber Prospects talks about a 2020 NHL draft-eligible from every OHL team.  

The boys are finally back from their vacation and they talk some quick OHL news before having a NHL draft conversation with The Athletic's Scott Wheeler and Dobber Prospects' Tony Ferrari.  The OHL released start dates and much more but now what?  Petes lose some OAs Flint takes a chance on potential in a trade with the London Knights.  Interview with Scott Wheeler and Tony Ferrari. (21:50)

During the break the guys decided to put together their Best of Episode which includes Their introduction The Ryan Merkley Saga Cody's podcast which includes an interview with potential 2021 first overall pick Brandt Clarke.  Johnathan Moran leaving the podcast for the Windsor Spitfires.  Role model, former boss, and former professor Manny Pavia takes shots at Tate.  OHL Insider made his podcast debut talking his beef with Dreger and how he saved the Windsor Spitfires.  Tony Ferrari and Will Scouch talk the polarizing player Jean-Luc Foudy.   

The boys are back and talking about life and kids for some reason to start the podcast.  Nashville Predators management expects Phillip Tomasino to have a real shot to make the team at camp.  Tucker Tynan expected to return to the OHL but how good will he be and will a team take a chance on him in the NHL draft?  Cody goes solo for his interview talking to Former host of the OHL fanboys podcast Steve McLean & guest host Darius Domingues about their project "OHL desire"  The London Knights continue to bring in top prospects while drafting them late.  3 on 3 or 4 on 4 hockey in minor programs this year, how will this effect players and scouts? Hamilton Bulldogs add top Russian prospect.  Paul McFarland makes his first OHL trade. 

What's up everyone the boys, Tate Harris and Cody Wall, are back at it again.  This week starts off with an embarrassing story of Cody not being able to skate.  Saginaw's 2020 OHL Priority Selection draft already a bust?  How many players are going to be at camp and how will this affect later picks?  We talk with Mark Scheig (21:30) about the Erie Otters trading draft-eligible forward Hayden Fowler, Jamie Drysdale being traded, Rookie dman, Spencer Sova, and where the team might play at the start of the season. Arizona Coyotes punished for giving workouts they weren't supposed to.  Tate and Cody then dive into the NHL's decision to still play games on August 26th. 

This week the boys return to talking about strictly OHL stuff!!! We talk Niagara adding some insurance in net for net season. Remembering Dale Hawerchuck and how underrated he was as a player. Are the Soo the favourite to get the Memorial Cup. So Paul McFarland is GM of the Frontenacs but was this always the plan? We are less than two months away from the QMJHL season starting up!!! Follow us on Twitter: @tateharris69 @codywall62 Check out our sponsor rinkthreads.ca

This week the boys are back on their audio only train for your favourite OHL podcast, talking about Cole Caufield possibly coming to the OHL after the Big 10 cancel their fall sports.  The Soo receives money from their local government to help with Memorial Cup bid.  Are the Oshawa Generals going to relocate or is there too much history there? Lafreniere doesn't like hockey anymore... after saying he isnt reporting to Europe or the QMJHL Was the NHL draft lottery rigged?  Cody talks about the embarrassing Toronto Maple Leafs and Dubas.  Follow us on twitter: @tateharris9 @codywall62  Check out our sponsor rinkthreads.ca

This week the boys talk about rumors going around with the Barrie Colts and their GM Jason Ford.  Mason Mctavish to Europe? Nick Robertson and Liam Foudy see playoff action in the NHL.  Paul Maurice is being a little crazy saying Tkachuk hurt Scheifele on purpose. 

The boys are back again to talk more OHL hockey.  They discuss a group of players who made their NHL teams but how many will actually play in the playoffs?  The Kingston Frontenacs fire their GM because he doesn't align with their new head coach Paul McFarland. Why doesn't McFarland act as GM? Arizona Coyotes are mad at John Chayka. Will there be more to what happen between him and the Coyotes ownership?  Is the media over reacting on the lack of access they will have to the players?  Follow the guys on twitter @tateharris9 @codywall62 Check out Rink Threads at rinkthreads.ca

After Cody's adventure to the cottage the boys comeback to talk about Rossi potentially playing in Europe next year and what it means for other players. The QMJHL makes plans for an October return but how will the OHL comeback with three american teams. Hamilton gets their arena, League's Director of Cultural Diversity and Inclusion has been named. The NHL hates the Leafs and Cody is mad. Is saying players are unfit to play the best way to describe injuries? Follow us on twitter @tateharris9 @codywall62 Check out Rink Threads https://rinkthreads.ca/ #leafs #leafsforever #theoshow #oshow #ohlpodcast

This week the boys hear from Steve Dangle thanks to a cameo Tate paid for. Tate also tells the story of the awkward time he ran into Steve Dangle. The import draft for the CHL happened and the guys talk about the top 3 OHL picks. Tate and Cody break down Rob Schremp's interview on Spittin Chiclets. NHL hockey is close and a tenative deal was reached for return to play   #stevedangle #theoshow #oshow #ohlpodcast #robschremp #spittinchiclets

This week the guys talk about the Spits lack of prospects on the U17 roster, the CHL's statment on hazing and abuse.   They also talk to Chad DeDominicis about the Buffalo Sabres and what needs to change (34:45), Detroit Red Wings lose a lot including the lottery but they should get over it, and Tate says the players really have no excuse not to play.

A busy week for Tate and Cody as they talk about Eric Guest and his hazing in Kitchener, Dan Carcillo's lawsuit to help protect young players in the CHL, OHL commissioner still optimistic with season start time, Liam Foudy seeing ice with the Columbus Blue Jackets during the play in series, U20 team Canada roster and Shane Wright being named to it. The guys also interview Justin Bradford about two Predator prospects, Egor Afanasyev and Phillip Tomasino, and what their futures may hold. (46:10)

The Nick Malik saga, will he or wont he be back with the Soo next year as conflicting reports come out.  Mike McKenzine decides he is the best for the job. He will continue to be Kitchener's head coach next season.  The import draft has been scheduled despite there not being an NHL draft yet. How will this effect players, agents and their decisions on where to play.  What was the best OHL team of all time? We talk to Aaron Berisha, 15-16 Knights, about why his team should be in the conversation Hockey Diversity Alliance is created but why is not partnered with the NHL.  Sean Day is bought out by the New York Rangers. What's next for the once exceptional player. 

On this week's episode we talk about how everyone needs to make strides as a community. There is a difference between being non-racist and anti-racist. From now on when you see racism in your community whether it be from a stranger on the street, a friend or family member we need to stand up and put a stop to it.    Below we have linked some places you can donate as well as some books and shows that can help educate you on the issue at hand.  Where you can donate   https://secure.actblue.com/donate/naacp-1   https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ms_blm_homepage_2019   https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd   Some books to educate yourself    https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-be-an-antiracist/ibram-x-kendi/9781847925992   https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-clapback/elijah-lawal/9781529380811   Some TV shows to educate yourself    https://www.paramountnetwork.com/shows/rest-in-power-the-trayvon-martin-story   https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80095698 

This week the guys talk about +2 players who still need NHL contracts, how the OHL can make money when starting in September, Nick Robertson possibly playing NHL games soon.  The guys add an NHL corner to discuss NHL news since there is no other hockey and the NHL released their return to play plan.