The U16 Pod

Bringing you a new and unique episode, interviewing a player competing at the OMHA Championships in Oakville, with Forward Chris Soares from the Halton Hurricanes! Don't forget to like and subscribe, and follow us on social media on Twitter and Instagram: @theu16pod

Bringing you a new and unique episode, interviewing a player competing at the OMHA Championships in Oakville, with Defenceman Vann Williamson from the Ajax/Pickering Raiders. Don't forget to hit that like and subscribe button, and follow us on our social media on Twitter and Instagram: @theu16pod

Bringing you a new and unique episode, interviewing a player competing at the OMHA Championships in Oakville, with Forward Nathan Aspinall from the Markham Waxers! Don't forget to hit that like and subscribe button, and follow us on our social media on Twitter and Instagram: @theu16pod.

On this episode of The U16 Pod, Connor and Ryan recap some more U16 playoff action, as a couple leagues headed into the March Break, while the Alliance has their first round underway, and the GTHL's regular season is coming to a close shortly. We also feature 4 outstanding interviews with several top prospects for the 2022 OHL Draft in Antonio Tersigni from the Toronto Jr. Canadiens, Braydon McCallum and Marek Vanacker from the Brantford 99ers, and Nick DiPaolo from the Blyth Academy Bruins!

On this episode of The U16 Pod, Ryan and Connor each had a busy weekend, with Ryan taking a trip to Ottawa to take in some HEO Quarterfinal action, and checking out some ETA Playoffs on the trip back. While Connor spent Saturday at Westwood Arena taking in a full slate of GTHL games, and catching some SCTA Playoff action the Sunday and Wednesday! In addition to attending these games, we had 3 outstanding interviews with 3 players who have tremendous seasons thus far and had great performances in the GTHL Top Prospects game. We spoke with, Forward Jack Van Volsen from the Toronto Jr. Canadiens, Defenceman Justin Huynh from the Mississauga Sens, and Defenceman Rowan Topp from the North York Rangers.

On this episode of The U16 Pod, we review the GTHL Top Prospects Game which took place March 1st. We also have three phenomenal interviews. We have Quinten Lisle (forward who played in the GTHL Top Prospects Game from the Mississauga Senators), Tate Vader (forward from the Huron Perth Lakers), and Callum Cheynowski (defenceman with the Southern Tier Admirals). We also reviewed the first week and a half of the playoffs from a couple different leagues, the SCTA and ETA.

On this episode of the U16 Pod, Connor and Ryan recap the week of games they attended as well as discuss the Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO) U18 League. Along with featuring three interviews with Forward Hunter McKnight from the Brockville Braves, defenceman Rory Gilmour from the Kemptville 73's, and Goaltender Jaden Cholette from the Nepean Raiders. Don't forget to hit that like and subscribe button and follow us on our twitter and instagram: @theu16pod

On this week's episode of The U16 Pod, Ryan and Connor recap some games they attended; including an incredible matchup between the now #1 and #2 teams in Ontario (ranked by OHL Central Scouting), in the Mississauga Sens and the Toronto Jr. Canadiens! We also discuss the Great North Midget League (GNML), and feature outstanding interviews with three great players in forward Nolan Newton and defenceman Tyson Rismond from the Sudbury U16 Nickel Capitals AAA, and goaltender Charlie Burns from the Soo Jr. Greyhounds U18 AAA program. Don't forget to hit that like and subscribe button, and be sure to follow us on our social media pages on twitter and Instagram: @theu16pod.

On this episode of The U16 Pod, we previewed the second half of the Eastern Triple A (ETA) league out of the OMHA. We highlighted teams set for a big second half and potential playoff run, as well as players to watch who will likely be impactful for their teams down the stretch. We also talked to three outstanding prospects: Forward Ethan Procyszyn from the North Central Predators, Defenceman Frankie Marrelli from the Markham Waxers, and Goaltender Jacob Brown from the Greater Kingston Jr. Gaels.

In Season 2 Episode 11 of The U16 Pod, Connor and Ryan preview the 2nd half of the Alliance AAA Hockey season, as well as have three outstanding interviews with three standout players. Interviews with Forward Lucas Karmiris from the Brantford 99ers U16 AAA, Defenceman Brodie McConnell-Barker from the London Jr. Knights U16 AAA, and Goaltender Connor Davis from the Windsor Jr. Spitfires U16 AAA.

As part of our second half preview series, we continue the series with the SCTA league out of the OMHA. We discussed what to expect from the different SCTA teams, and the top players to watch out for in the second half of the season. We were fortunate enough to have three great interviews for this episode with: Parker Forlin (Niagara North Stars), Hudson Gill (Burlington Eagles), and Finn Wilson (Niagara North Stars).

As part of our second half preview series, we start it off with the GTHL Canada. We discussed what to expect from the different GTHL teams, and the top players to watch out for in the second half of the season. We were fortunate enough to have three excellent interviews for this episode with: Bode Stewart (Mississauga Senators), Sam Dickinson (Toronto Marlboros), and Ryerson Leenders (Toronto Nationals). 

In this Christmas Eve episode, we talk to 2 standout players who's teams made the final of the Waterloo Gold Puck Tournament. We talk to Forward Josh Lepain from the Championship winning Windsor Jr. Spitfires, and Defenceman Aidan Renaud from the Finalist Don Mills Flyers. We also recapped the rest of that tournament with the games we were able to catch at the tournament, as well as any other games the past week and a bit before the Winter Break!

In Part 2 of our 2 part series covering one of the biggest tournaments of the year, the Gloria Rints Memorial International Silver Stick, we talk to four players who's teams made it to the quarterfinal of the tournament. We had conversations with Caden Kelly (Mississauga Senators), Liam Greentree (Markham Majors), Kieron Walton (North York Rangers), Logan Sawyer (Vaughan Kings). We also discussed our standout players for the remaining four tournament groups.

In Part 1 of our 2 part series covering one of the biggest tournaments of the year, the Gloria Rints Memorial International Silver Stick, we talk to four players who's teams made it to the quarterfinal of the Silver Stick. We have two incredible interviews with Porter Martone and Michael Hage from the champion Toronto Jr. Canadiens, and we also have another couple outstanding conversations with Sean Doherty from the Ajax-Pickering Raiders and Mike McIvor from the Quinte Red Devils.

On this episode, we talk to 3 extraordinary players in Zayne Parekh of the Markham Majors, Tyler Graham of the Cambridge Hawks, and the first goalie to come on this season in Kaleb Papineau from the North Bay Trappers. We also discuss some standout players from some games we were able to attend a few days before one of the biggest tournaments of the year... The Silver Stick!! Don't forget to like and subscribe!

On this week's episode we talk to a couple incredible players from the Navan Grads U18 AAA program in Ben Cormier and Nathan Villeneuve, as well as an outstanding player from the Toronto Marlboros U16 AAA program in Carter Lowe! In addition to those, we recap the week that was in scores and games we had the chance to attend, as well as provide a recap of the Kitchener Blueline Tournament that took place last weekend.

On this episode we talk to a couple great players in Hunter Mckenzie from the Halton Hurricanes U16 AAA program, and Amari Sellars from the Toronto Red Wings U16 AAA program who is coming off of an outstanding tournament at the Clash in the YGK tournament in Kingston. We also give our first update from the Great North Midget League (GNML), the HEO, recap the first week in the GTHL, and provide an update from around the rest of U16 AAA with the Alliance, SCTA, and ETA.

On this episode we talk to Nikolas Iafrate from the Don Mills Flyers, and Daniel Vasic from the York Simcoe Express. We recap a couple tournaments that happened over the last week. 1 in Barrie and the other called the Clash in the YGK in Kingston. We also recap the week that was in the Alliance, SCTA, and ETA, and also preview the recently released groups and schedule for the Whitby Silver Stick tournament happening at the end of November.

Connor and Ryan talk to four standout performers after the first tournaments of the year. Ethan Toms of the Quinte Red Devils and Jacob Therrien of the Clarington Toros hopped on to talk about their game, and the Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament in London. In our other interviews, we had players who battled it out in the final of the Sylvia Jacobs Fall Memorial Tournament in Markham. Henry Mews of the JRC & Brayden Turley of the Mississauga Senators talk the tourney, their respective teams, and their game.

Interview with Barrie Colts Head Coach and General Manager Marty Williamson. We discussed his 2021 OHL Draft Class and what OHL fans can expect from Barrie this upcoming season. 

Interview with Niagara IceDogs General Manager Joey Burke. Main topics discussed include: his 2021 OHL Draft Class and what OHL fans can expect from Niagara this upcoming season.

Episode 27 features 2005-born Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) and USA Hockey All-Stars. Features an interview with Connor Haynes from the Markham Majors. We also discussed other GTHL prospects and top American players, such as Quentin Musty and Juan Copeland.

Episode 26 features 2005-born all-stars from ALLIANCE Hockey. Features interviews with Jack Greenwell (London Jr. Knights) and Brayden Degelas (Chatham-Kent Cyclones).

Episode 25 features 2005-born all-stars from the Hockey Eastern Ontario (HEO) U18 AAA league. Includes interviews with Carey Terrance (Kemptville 73's), Ethan Montroy (Cornwall Colts), Lucas Veilleux (Nepean Raiders), Oliver Bonk (Carleton Place Canadians), and Quinton Burns (Kemptville 73's). 

Episode 24 features 2005-born all-stars from the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA). Includes interviews with Lucas Moore (Peterborough Minor Petes), George Alboim (Central Ontario Wolves), Jake Mallory (Halton Hurricanes), and Matteo Caruso (Burlington Eagles).

Episode 23 features the Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs (2005-born squad). Includes interviews with Grayson Tiller, Jack Ziliotto, Calvin Crombie, and Ben Rossi.

Episode 22 features North and Northwestern Ontario teams (2005-born skaters and goalies only) such as the Soo Jr. Greyhounds, Sudbury Nickel Capital Wolves, Thunder Bay Kings, and more). Includes interviews with Cooper Foster (Soo), Alex Pharand (Sudbury), and Lincoln Moore (Soo).

Episode 21 features the Waterloo Wolves (2005-born squad) PART 2 of 2. Includes interviews with Beau Akey and Mitch Young.

Episode 20 features the Waterloo Wolves (2005-born squad) PART 1 of 2. Includes interviews with Declan Waddick, Jack O'Donnell, and Ethan Hay.

Episode 19 features the Toronto Jr. Canadiens (2005-born squad) PART 2 of 2. Includes interviews with Luca Pinelli and Stefan Forgione.

Episode 18 features the Toronto Jr. Canadiens (2005-born squad) PART 1 of 2. Includes interviews with Carson Rehkopf and Nicholas Sima.

Episode 17 features the Toronto Titans (2005-born squad). Includes interviews from Mitchell Brooks, Yianni Koukouves, and Caleb Labelle.

Episode 16 features the Toronto Marlboros (2005-born squad) PART 3. Includes interviews from Zack Sandhu and Ryan Nichols.

Episode 15 features the Toronto Marlboros (2005-born squad) PART 2. Includes interviews from Angus MacDonell, Chris Grisolia, and Chase Coughlan.

Episode 14 features the Barrie Jr. Colts (2005-born squad) PART 2. Includes interviews from Noah Cochrane, Jax Wismer, and Carson Eagles. The 2021 OHL Priority Selection draft lottery results are also discussed.

Episode 13 features the Barrie Jr. Colts (2005-born squad) PART 1. Includes interviews from Cam Mercer, Nick Lamont, and Dylan Hendrick.

Episode 1 features the Quinte Red Devils (2005-born squad). Includes interviews from Ethan Miedema, Jack Dever, Cal Uens, Ethan Quick, and Duncan Schneider.

Episode 12 features the Oakville Rangers (2005-born squad) PART 3. Includes interviews from Luke Misa, Matthew Wang, and Matthew Soto.

Episode 11 features the Oakville Rangers (2005-born squad) PART 2. Includes interviews from Jacob Crisp and Bronson Ride. Details about the 2021 OHL Priority Selection dates (first three rounds on June 4th and the final 12 rounds on June 5th) and the lottery on May 5th were also discussed. An update about our watch list and some errors/omissions from previous episodes were included as well.

Episode 10 features the Toronto Nationals (2005-born squad). Includes interviews from Marco Mignosa, Olivier Savard, and Ruben Van Berkel. 

Episode 9 features the Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs (2005-born squad). Includes interviews from Noah VandenBrink, Noah Nelson, Taya Currie, and Owen Davy.

Episode 8 features the Vaughan Kings (2005-born squad). Includes interviews from Quinton Pagé, Giacomo Martino, Andrew Wycisk, and Mason Vaccari.

2005's from Ontario on Bishop Kearney Selects Academy (NY) and South Kent Selects Academy (CT). Interviews from Luke McNamara, Matthew Lee, and Corson Maguire.

Interview with Ty Nelson from the North Bay Battalion. Ty was the first overall pick in the 2020 OHL Draft, out of the Toronto Jr. Canadiens AAA minor hockey club.

Episode 5 features the Navan Grads (2005-born prospects). Includes interviews from Chris Barlas, Matthew Buckley, and Mathieu Paris. 

Episode 4 features the York Simcoe Express (2005-born squad). Includes interviews from Cole Brown, Alex Assadourian, and RJ Schmidt.

Episode 3 features the Oakville Rangers (2005-born squad) PART 1. Includes interviews from Calum Ritchie, Nick Lardis, and Owen Outwater.

Episode 2 features the Toronto Marlboros (2005-born squad) PART 1. Includes interviews from Colby Barlow, Taeo Artichuk, Tristan Bertucci, and Joey Costanzo.