The Voice & The Coach

We're back with Episode 51 of The Voice & The Coach!This week, Dan and Mark are thrilled to welcome City News 1130/Sportsnet  650 host/anchor Caroline Frolic to the show.Some of Caroline's "many" claims to fame include:- A seven year stint with The Score in Toronto.- The Mrs. Hawaii crown from 2015.- Second runner up for Mrs. America, 2015.- Pre-Game, Post-Game and Intermission coverage of the Vancouver Giants broadcasts.- A co-host of "OT" with Lindsey Horsting and Lina Setaghian.In Episode 51, she'll dive into her career in sports and pageantry, and she'll get "real" about the triumphs and struggles that STILL come with being a woman in sports. She doesn't back down from being a "voice for the voiceless" and we couldn't be happier to have shared this conversation with her.All SHARES, RATINGS, and DOWNLOADS continue to be greatly appreciated.Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- In My Pocket by Jahzzar- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by KetsaPatching Mortgage ServicesLet Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.National Hockey Training CentreYour go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more!Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage TherapyServing the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.Four Winds Brewing CompanyCraft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.Opex DeltaFitness and nutrition programming designed just for you. Training for lifelong results.

Welcome to Episode 50 of The Voice & The Coach.With the 2022 baseball season fast approaching, Dan and Mark have reunited to talk baseball with Vancouver Canadians President & Partner Andy Dunn.Dunn has been with the Vancouver Canadians since 2008, and under his watch the Vancouver Canadians have experienced unprecedented success on the field and at the gate. Prior to his arrival in Vancouver, Dunn had previously worked with the Washington Nationals, Montreal Expos and Florida Marlins.Notable conversation topics in Episode 50 include:- Baseball and business philosophies.- The obligatory V.A.T.C. "name game."- Stories from the front lines of the Marlins, Expos, Nationals.- The Excitement surrounding the 2022 Blue Jays, and more!All SHARES, RATINGS, and DOWNLOADS continue to be greatly appreciated.Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- In My Pocket by Jahzzar- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by KetsaPatching Mortgage ServicesLet Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.National Hockey Training CentreYour go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more!Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage TherapyServing the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.Four Winds Brewing CompanyCraft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.Opex DeltaFitness and nutrition programming designed just for you. Training for lifelong results.

Happy New Year!Welcome back to Season 3 and Episode 49 of The Voice & The Coach with Vancouver Giants play-by-play broadcaster Dan O'Connor and Kamloops Blazers Associate Coach Mark Holick.Following the holiday break and a crazy month-and-a-half worth of travel, Covid curveballs and more, Dan and Mark return to the podcast airwaves with their second ever Podcast mailbag episode, where they answer YOUR questions.- Best road watering hole?- WHL Players that have surprised/impressed so far this season?- Dream guests for The Voice & The Coach?- Crazy Travel Stories?- Memorable Coach altercations?They'll tackle all of the above, and then some!All SHARES, RATINGS, and DOWNLOADS continue to be greatly appreciated.Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Atco- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)Our Podcast Friends:- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm- "The Brains and Banter"Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- In My Pocket by Jahzzar- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by KetsaPatching Mortgage ServicesLet Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.AtcoClean, safe, reliable and affordable energy for businesses and  Structures.National Hockey Training CentreYour go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more!Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage TherapyServing the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.Four Winds Brewing CompanyCraft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.Opex DeltaFitness and nutrition programming designed just for you. Training for lifelong results.

The Voice & The Coach returns with Episode 48 and a chat with one of the greatest football storytellers in all of Canada - Giulio Caravatta (15:47).The former Grey Cup Champ has been providing colour commentary for B.C. Lions games for over 20 seasons and on Episode 48, he shares his favourite football memories as a player, a broadcaster, and his favourite stories involving some of the "household" names from recent years in the CFL.All SHARES, RATINGS, and DOWNLOADS continue to be greatly appreciated.Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Atco- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)Our Podcast Friends:- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm- "The Brains and Banter"Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- In My Pocket by Jahzzar- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by KetsaPatching Mortgage ServicesLet Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.AtcoClean, safe, reliable and affordable energy for businesses and  Structures.National Hockey Training CentreYour go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more!Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage TherapyServing the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.Four Winds Brewing CompanyCraft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.Opex DeltaFitness and nutrition programming designed just for you. Training for lifelong results.

The Voice & The Coach returns for Episode 47 and a conversation with Kamloops Blazers play-by-play broadcaster Jon Keen.Keen has been calling games for nearly 20 years in the WHL. His career began in Swift Current in the early 2000's and took him West in 2010 where he's lived since. With over 1500 games worth of interviews, memories and stories to his credit from the junior hockey ranks, this conversation is a MUST for any junior hockey supporter.We'll hit him with the obligatory NAME GAME, we'll ask him about some of his favourite players, memorable interviews, nostalgic goal calls and so much more!All SHARES, RATINGS, and DOWNLOADS continue to be greatly appreciated.Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Atco- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)Our Podcast Friends:- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm- "The Brains and Banter"Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- In My Pocket by Jahzzar- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by KetsaPatching Mortgage ServicesLet Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.National Hockey Training CentreYour go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more!Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage TherapyServing the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.Four Winds Brewing CompanyCraft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.Opex DeltaFitness and nutrition programming designed just for you. Training for lifelong results.AtcoClean, safe, reliable and affordable energy for businesses and  Structures.*CO Alarm Giveaway Link*

We're back with Episode 46, and with the WHL season now underway, Dan and Mark welcome Red Deer Rebels head coach Steve Konowalchuk (15:48) to the show. Konowalchuk is a first-time guest of the show, and has recently returned to the WHL coaching ranks after a stint in the NHL as both an assistant coach and a scout.Some of Steve Konowalchuk's accomplishments include:- Former WHL Player of the Year with Portland in the early 90's.- Former NHL captain with the Washington Capitals.- WHL Champion Coach (Seattle, 2017).- Former NHL assistant coach with Colorado and Anaheim.- Former NHL Scout with the NY Rangers.In this week's episode, we'll talk to Steve about his NHL draft experience, memorable teammates, opponents and life lessons learned from nearly 800 career NHL regular season games, and then his transition to coaching and the road to a WHL championship in 2017 with Mathew Barzal and the Seattle Thunderbirds.All SHARES, RATINGS, and DOWNLOADS continue to be greatly appreciated.Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)Our Podcast Friends:- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm- "The Brains and Banter"Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- In My Pocket by Jahzzar- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by KetsaPatching Mortgage ServicesLet Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.National Hockey Training CentreYour go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more!Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage TherapyServing the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.Four Winds Brewing CompanyCraft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.Opex DeltaFitness and nutrition programming designed just for you. Training for lifelong results.

We're back with Episode 45 and a conversation with one of Vancouver's most versatile, relentless, respected media personalities, Rob Fai (10:13).Rob Fai can lay claim to the following: -       Host of Sportsbar Radio-       Host of "The Nation"-       Voice of the Fraser Valley Bandits Basketball Team-       Co-Founder and President of Nation Extreme Wrestling-       14 Years with the Vancouver Canadians as their Director of Communications + Broadcasting.Oh yeah, he's also a barber and a whiskey enthusiast. In this episode, we'll hit on the Blue Jays, Canucks, Hoops, Wrestling and so much more!All SHARES, RATINGS, and DOWNLOADS continue to be greatly appreciated.Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)Our Podcast Friends:- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm- "The Brains and Banter"Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- In My Pocket by Jahzzar- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by KetsaPatching Mortgage ServicesLet Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.National Hockey Training CentreYour go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more!Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage TherapyServing the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.Four Winds Brewing CompanyCraft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.Opex DeltaFitness and nutrition programming designed just for you. Training for lifelong results.

The Voice & The Coach returns with a 'can't miss' chat with Detroit Red Wings Chief Amateur Scout Jesse Wallin (14:05).Wallin is a former World Junior Gold Medalist, a one-time first round draft pick of the Detroit Red Wings (1996 - 26th overall) and a long-time WHL coach (Red Deer) and NHL Scout (St. Louis and now Detroit).Conversation topics include:- The mystique of the Detroit Red Wings of the late 90's/early 00's and the challenges that came with trying to become a full-time NHL'er.- Coaching the young junior hockey phenom Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for two-plus seasons in Red Deer.- Steve Yzerman's leadership as a player, a teammate and a manager.- So. Much. More.All SHARES, RATINGS, and DOWNLOADS continue to be greatly appreciated.Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)Our Podcast Friends:- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm- "The Brains and Banter"Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- In My Pocket by Jahzzar- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by KetsaPatching Mortgage ServicesLet Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.National Hockey Training CentreYour go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more!Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage TherapyServing the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.Four Winds Brewing CompanyCraft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.Opex DeltaFitness and nutrition programming designed just for you. Training for lifelong results.

At long last, the Voice & The Coach returns with Episode 43!After more than a month between episodes, Dan and Mark reunite to recap an eventful, productive, revealing, and at times difficult summer that included a new job, an epic golf getaway to the Suswap, an engagement, and so much more.The soon-to-be WHL rivals (Giants vs. Blazers) are thrilled to reunite for a few laughs, a few stories, and (if there's time) some predictable commentary on the Toronto Blue Jays.All SHARES, RATINGS, and DOWNLOADS continue to be greatly appreciated.Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)Our Podcast Friends:- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm- "The Brains and Banter"Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- In My Pocket by Jahzzar- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by KetsaPatching Mortgage ServicesLet Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.National Hockey Training CentreYour go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more!Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage TherapyServing the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.Four Winds Brewing CompanyCraft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.Opex DeltaFitness and nutrition programming designed just for you. Training for lifelong results.

The Voice & The Coach returns for Episode 42 with a raw, honest, and at times funny conversation with  Ashley Callingbull and Wacey Rabbit - Two proud indigenous people who have both experienced their share of triumphs and adversity. We dive deeper into all of those things with our two guests.Ashley Callingbull:-       Mrs. Universe, 2015 (First Canadian and the first indigenous winner.)-       An alumna of the Amazing Race Canada 4. (Finished third with her stepfather Joel)-       She appeared in 19 episodes of the Blackstone TV series.-       Hails from Alberta's Enoch Cree Nation.Wacey Rabbit-       First “repeat” guest that we've had on the show.-       2006 WHL Humanitarian of the Year.-       2007 Memorial Cup Champion.-       14 seasons playing pro hockey (North America and Europe).-       Proud member of the Blackfoot Nation from the Blood reserve in Alberta.All SHARES, RATINGS, and DOWNLOADS continue to be greatly appreciated.Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- OPEX Delta (778-386-7297)Our Podcast Friends:- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm- "The Brains and Banter"Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- In My Pocket by Jahzzar- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by KetsaPatching Mortgage ServicesLet Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.National Hockey Training CentreYour go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more!Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage TherapyServing the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.Four Winds Brewing CompanyCraft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.Opex DeltaFitness and nutrition programming designed just for you. Training for lifelong results.

For Episode 41, Dan and Mark are thrilled to welcome their first female guest to The Voice & The Coach - Cami Kepke (10:19).Since April, 2019 Cami Kepke has been working with Global News in Calgary, covering news, sports and anchoring the weekend news. Her career has also included stops in Regina, Atlantic Canada, the Kootenays and Prince George (where she was first introduced to the two hosts!). She's a rising star in Canadian broadcasting and always has a vintage hockey fact or two ready to go.Topics of conversation include:- Equality in sport.- Memorable stories/personalities that she's covered throughout her career.- The highs and lows that come with uprooting your life and moving five times in seven years.- So much more.All SHARES, RATINGS, and DOWNLOADS continue to be greatly appreciated.Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)Our Podcast Friends:- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm- "The Brains and Banter"Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by KetsaPatching Mortgage ServicesLet Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.National Hockey Training CentreYour go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more!Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage TherapyServing the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.Four Winds Brewing CompanyCraft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.

This is 40!This week on the show, Dan and Mark are thrilled to chat with one of the best story tellers in hockey, Dave Chyzowski."Chizzer" was the second overall pick in the 1989 NHL Draft, a 1990 World Junior champion with Canada, and played parts of 17 seasons of professional hockey in the NHL, AHL, IHL, Germany and Austria. After he retired from playing, he joined the front office of the WHL's Kamloops Blazers where he learned all facets of the business. From there he transitioned into coaching, where he earned valuable experience with both the Delta Hockey Academy and the WHL's Vancouver Giants in 2019-20. Less than a week ago he was hired to be the next Head Coach/GM of the BCHL's Merritt Centennials.Conversation topics include:- The pressures/joys of representing Canada internationally.- Notable teammates, coaches, executives who have inspired his pursuits.- A "name game" featuring former teammates and coaches.- So much more!To those of you who are new to our podcast, we proudly welcome you. If you haven't already, please leave us a RATING, a REVIEW and SHARE this with your friends. All DOWNLOADS are tremendously appreciated. Please DM us on Twitter or Instagram with any comments, feedback or advertising inquiries.Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)Our Podcast Friends:- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix Malcolm- "The Brains and Banter"Intro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by KetsaPatching Mortgage ServicesLet Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.National Hockey Training CentreYour go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more!Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage TherapyServing the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.Four Winds Brewing CompanyCraft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.

Happy birthday to us!We have arrived at the 1st birthday for The Voice & The Coach and for Episode 39 we are thrilled to be joined by one of the most recognized hockey voices of our generation - Peter Loubardias. From Estevan, SK to the NHL - Peter's broadcasting career has taken him to some incredible championship highs, and some devastating lows, and yet his resilience and his positivity are easily evident, as you'll soon find. Topics of conversation in Episode 39 include:- Notable Memorial Cup players and winners.- The infamous Patrick Stefan empty net "miss." - His two tours of duty with the Calgary Flames. - So much more.To those who have supported us through Year 1, we cannot thank you enough! To those of you who are new to our podcast, we proudly welcome you. If you haven't already, please leave us a RATING, a REVIEW and SHARE this with your friends. All DOWNLOADS are tremendously appreciated. Please DM us on Twitter or Instagram with any comments, feedback or advertising inquiries.--Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix MalcolmIntro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by KetsaPatching Mortgage Services Let Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.National Hockey Training Centre Your go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more! Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage Therapy Serving the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.Four Winds Brewing Company Craft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.

Barclay Parneta is just finishing up his third season as GM of the WHL's Vancouver Giants, and with the 2020-21 season quite literally about wind down for good, he joins Dan and Mark to discuss his career in hockey - A career that has spanned more than 25 years in scouting and management!His stops include:- The Medicine Hat Tigers- Tri-City Americans (Part 1)- Vancouver Giants (Part 1)- St. Louis Blues- Phoenix Coyotes - The Tri-City Americans (Part 2)- The Vancouver Giants  (Part 2 - This time as GM)Plus, Dan and Mark provide their obligatory toast to the famous MOTHERS in their life, and additionally, they talk about the Blue Jays - Because of course they would! This is Episode 38 of The Voice & The Coach with Vancouver Giants GM Barclay Parneta!-- Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix MalcolmIntro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by Ketsa--Living well starts with a personalized mortgage solution that meets your needs. It starts with Dan Patching, mortgage expert at Patching Mortgage Services. Check out his Instagram and Twitter page here.Maximize your health benefits with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. Visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more.Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent.  Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Patching Mortgage Services Let Patching Mortgage Services secure the perfect mortgage for your next real estate purchase.National Hockey Training Centre Your go-to ice rink for rentals, private lessons, seasonal programs, and more! Willoughby Family Chiro/Massage Therapy Serving the whole family - prenatal chiro & children's chiropractor in Willoughby.Four Winds Brewing Company Craft Beer Brewed in Delta B.C. Serving award winning beer, tacos & burgers.

The Voice & The Coach returns with Episode 37 and a conversation with one of the most notorious "tough guys" in recent pro hockey history. Kevin  "Killer" Kaminski was revered by his teammates and coaches for his toughness and leadership, and in this conversation he'll share his journey through the junior and pro hockey ranks, and some of the epic battles, moments and life lessons learned along the way. We'll also dive into his transition from player to coach. Currently Kevin Kaminski is serving as the Head Coach and GM of the SJHL's La Ronge Ice Wolves.Plus, Dan and Mark will provide updates on their respective lives from the WHL's RE/MAX Hub, and the CSSHL. Of course there will be some Blue Jays banter and a few "Four Winds" beers consumed along the way!Also, please take a moment to visit http://killer-hockey.com/ to learn more about Kevin Kaminski's clinics, camps and charitable pursuits.--Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix MalcolmIntro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by Ketsa--Living well starts with a personalized mortgage solution that meets your needs. It starts with Dan Patching, mortgage expert at Patching Mortgage Services. Check out his Instagram and Twitter page here.Maximize your health benefits with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. Visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more.Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent.  Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  or visit www.fourwindsbrewing.ca. Visit their tasting room today located at 7355 72nd St. in Delta. They also deliver! Learn more here: shop.fourwindsbrewing.ca.

The Voice & The Coach returns for Episode 36 which features a conversation with former NHL blueliner Jim Vandermeer (with cameos from his father Bob and his brothers Pete, Dan and Bill.Vandermeer captained the Red Deer Rebels to a Memorial Cup victory in 2001, and parlayed that success into an NHL contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. From there, Vandermeer played 461 games in the NHL (Philly, Chicago, Calgary, Phoenix, Edmonton and San Jose) before wrapping up his playing career in Europe in both Switzerland and Belfast.Conversation topics include:- Growing up alongside five brothers in Caroline, AB.- Notable teammates, opponents and memories from his junior and pro career.- His bright future in the game.- So much more.Plus, Dan will provide an update from the "Hub" in Kamloops, some MLB chatter, and a toast to the Humboldt Broncos and the three-year anniversary of that fateful crash which continues to impact all of us to this day.--Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus- "The Lunatics do IVF" with Craig and Alix MalcolmIntro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by Ketsa--Living well starts with a personalized mortgage solution that meets your needs. It starts with Dan Patching, mortgage expert at Patching Mortgage Services. Check out his Instagram and Twitter page here.Maximize your health benefits with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. Visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more.Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent.  Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  or visit www.fourwindsbrewing.ca. Visit their tasting room today located at 7355 72nd St. in Delta. They also deliver! Learn more here: shop.fourwindsbrewing.ca.

The Voice & The Coach are back with Episode 35, featuring a conversation with Tri-City Americans scout/punk rocker Russ Rankin.Since 1990, Russ Rankin's musical pursuits have included: Good Riddance, Creep Division, Only Crime, Fury 66 and his own solo work. He's also collaborated with Rise Against, Ensign, Comeback Kid, Bullet Treatment and Give You Nothing.Yet all while making music and touring the world, he was pursuing his other passion: Hockey!How did a love for the New Jersey Devils of the late 1980's help start a chain of events that would ultimately lead him to scouting in the WHL? You're about to find out.PLUS, Dan checks in from the B.C. Division bubble in Kamloops as the Vancouver Giants prepare to start their season on March 26th.If you haven't already, please consider SUBSCRIBING, SHARING, and RATING this podcast.--Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by Ketsa--Living well starts with a personalized mortgage solution that meets your needs. It starts with Dan Patching, mortgage expert at Patching Mortgage Services. Check out his Instagram and Twitter page here.Maximize your health benefits with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. Visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more.Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent.  Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  or visit www.fourwindsbrewing.ca. Visit their tasting room today located at 7355 72nd St. in Delta. They also deliver! Learn more here: shop.fourwindsbrewing.ca.

Welcome back to the Voice & The Coach!For Episode 34, we were thrilled to be joined by Sportsnet's Jamie Campbell.If you've watched a Toronto Blue Jays game in the past 15 years, you're no doubt familiar with the friendly face and voice of Jamie Campbell who has taken you from your living room to the ballpark as the host of Blue Jays Central.From 2005-2009 he served as the TV play-by-play broadcaster for the Blue Jays. In 2010 he had the (surprising) honour of calling Alex Bilodeau's Gold Medal historic ski-run at the 2010 Winter Olympics, marking the first time a Canadian athlete had won an Olympic Gold Medal on home soil.Halladay, Bautista, Dickey, Tulowitzki, Wells and Gibby? He's got stories for days! And he'll touch on all of that and more in Episode 34.If you haven't already, please consider SUBSCRIBING, SHARING, and RATING this podcast.--Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by Ketsa--Living well starts with a personalized mortgage solution that meets your needs. It starts with Dan Patching, mortgage expert at Patching Mortgage Services. Check out his Instagram and Twitter page here.Maximize your health benefits with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. Visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more.Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent.  Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  or visit www.fourwindsbrewing.ca. Visit their tasting room today located at 7355 72nd St. in Delta. They also deliver! Learn more here: shop.fourwindsbrewing.ca.

From Nanaimo to NASCAR!Welcome to Episode 33 of The Voice & The Coach where Dan and Mark teamed up for an epic conversation with former pro hockey player turned NASCAR Pit Crew coach, Shaun Peet. Shaun Peet is a co-founder of DECK LEADERSHIP and co-wrote a book called "12 Second Culture."  - How did the aftermath of an epic ECHL brawl lead him to a career in NASCAR?- Is Will Ferrell really THAT funny and nice in real life? (He's got the straight goods.)- What is the best NASCAR track/food stop on the NASCAR circuit?These are just some of the many stories you'll hear about in Episode 33. If you haven't already, please consider SUBSCRIBING, SHARING, and RATING this podcast.--Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by Ketsa--Living well starts with a personalized mortgage solution that meets your needs. It starts with Dan Patching, mortgage expert at Patching Mortgage Services. Check out his Instagram and Twitter page here.Maximize your health benefits with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. Visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more.Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent.  Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  or visit www.fourwindsbrewing.ca. Visit their tasting room today located at 7355 72nd St. in Delta. They also deliver! Learn more here: shop.fourwindsbrewing.ca.

Back so soon? You bet we are!For Episode 32, Dan and Mark chat with the Head Coach of the University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks men's hockey team Brad Berry.Berry is a former NHL'er (Winnipeg, Minnesota/Dallas) whose pro career spanned 14 seasons before he transitioned into coaching.Conversation highlights include:- Stories about the late Dale Hawerchuk.- The Gretzky trade.- The Columbus cannon.- The 2016 National Championship.- Coaching Parise, Oshie, Toews, Boeser, Stecher, Sanderson and more.Also in our outro, we talk briefly about the shocking departure of TSN 1040 in Vancouver.If you haven't already, please consider SUBSCRIBING, SHARING, and RATING this podcast.--Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by Ketsa--Living well starts with a personalized mortgage solution that meets your needs. It starts with Dan Patching, mortgage expert at Patching Mortgage Services. Check out his Instagram and Twitter page here.Maximize your health benefits with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. Visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more.Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent.  Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  or visit www.fourwindsbrewing.ca. Visit their tasting room today located at 7355 72nd St. in Delta. They also deliver! Learn more here: shop.fourwindsbrewing.ca.

For Episode 31 of The Voice & The Coach, Dan and Mark are joined by Ryan S. Clark. Clark covers the Seattle Krakken and the NHL  for The Athletic and previously covered the Colorado Avalanche, which is how he and Dan originally became acquainted.Some of Clark's additional journalism highlights included:- Covering high school football in Texas.- Covering high school basketball in Indiana.- Covering high school hockey in Minnesota.- College sports for both Florida State and The University of Washington.In this conversation, Clark reveals some of his Super Bowl takeaways, memorable interactions with players and coaches, and some valuable lessons learned along the way. The current state of racial equality in sports and society is also discussed.If you haven't already, please consider SUBSCRIBING, SHARING, and RATING this podcast. --Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by Ketsa--Living well starts with a personalized mortgage solution that meets your needs. It starts with Dan Patching, mortgage expert at Patching Mortgage Services. Check out his Instagram and Twitter page here.Maximize your health benefits with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. Visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more.Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent.  Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  or visit www.fourwindsbrewing.ca. Visit their tasting room today located at 7355 72nd St. in Delta. They also deliver! Learn more here: shop.fourwindsbrewing.ca.

The boys are back with the 30th episode of The Voice & The Coach. This week, Dan and Mark chat with the Director of Player Personnel for the WHL's Calgary Hitmen - Dallas Thompson. Before joining the Hitmen, Thompson spent 16 seasons with the Prince George Cougars, and was the General Manager for 10 of those years. He had a front row seat for some of the incredible highs and frustrating lows during that time. Hamhuis, Brewer, Betts, Setoguchi, Byfuglien, Connolly - He's seen/lived it all.  He was also instrumental in hiring both Dan and Mark to Prince George for their respective jobs in 2011 and 2013.Conversation topics include:- Memorable trades.- The path from coaching to managing.- The highs and lows of his time in PG.- Dan's now infamous Lethbridge Hotel story.- The ins/outs of scouting at the WHL level.- So much more.#bellletstalk--Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by Ketsa--Living well starts with a personalized mortgage solution that meets your needs. It starts with Dan Patching, mortgage expert at Patching Mortgage Services. Check out his Instagram and Twitter page here.Maximize your health benefits with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. Visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more.Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent.  Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  or visit www.fourwindsbrewing.ca. Visit their tasting room today located at 7355 72nd St. in Delta. They also deliver! Learn more here: shop.fourwindsbrewing.ca.

We're back with Episode 29 featuring a chat with former Canucks draft pick/World Junior champion Rick Girard.In 1992-93 . Rick scored 71 goals with the Swift Current Broncos en route to a WHL championship. Less than a year later he was drafted by the Canucks and captured Gold at the World juniors. His pro career spanned parts of 19 seasons, 14 of which were spent in Germany.Interview topics include:- Notable teammates/opponents.- Canucks/World Junior stories.- The allure of European hockey/lifestyle.- So much more.--Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Northern Mat & Bridge (1-800-354-4144)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: Siesta by JahzzarOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by Ketsa- Draco by Young Kartz--Living well starts with a personalized mortgage solution that meets your needs. It starts with Dan Patching, mortgage expert at Patching Mortgage Services. Check out his Instagram and Twitter page here.The team at Northern Mat & Bridge are Canada's largest temporary access solution experts. To learn more, visit NORTHERN MAT DOT CA or check out their Facebook, Instagram or Linkedin Profiles.Maximize your health benefits with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. Visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more.Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent.  Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  or visit www.fourwindsbrewing.ca. Visit their tasting room today located at 7355 72nd St. in Delta. They also deliver! Learn more here: shop.fourwindsbrewing.ca.

The NHL season has arrived! And to celebrate, Episode 28 features a chat with the head coach of the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack, Kris Knoblauch. Conversation topics include:- Taking over the Kootenay ICE in 2010 and leading them to a league title (after spending three prior seasons as Mark's assistant coach).- Coaching Connor McDavid for three seasons in Erie, PA.- Coaching Canada at the World Juniors on home soil in 2017.- The transition from junior to pro.Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Northern Mat & Bridge (1-800-354-4144)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's GuideOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by Ketsa- Draco by Young Kartz--Living well starts with a personalized mortgage solution that meets your needs. It starts with Dan Patching, mortgage expert at Patching Mortgage Services. Check out his Instagram and Twitter page here.The team at Northern Mat & Bridge are Canada's largest temporary access solution experts. To learn more, visit NORTHERN MAT DOT CA or check out their Facebook, Instagram or Linkedin Profiles.Maximize your health benefits with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. Visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more.Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent.  Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  or visit www.fourwindsbrewing.ca. Visit their tasting room today located at 7355 72nd St. in Delta. They also deliver! Learn more here: shop.fourwindsbrewing.ca.

For our first episode of 2021, we are proud to introduce the first ever Voice & The Coach Mailbag episode where we answer questions from our listeners.- Unexpected moments/scenarios/obstacles that came up on the road?- Players who have surprised at the next level good and bad?- "Human" stories of leadership?- MLB ballparks- A season-long meal prank during Dan's first year in PG?We'll hit on all of the above and more in Episode 27!Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's GuideOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by Ketsa--Living well starts with a personalized mortgage solution that meets your needs. It starts with Dan Patching, mortgage expert at Patching Mortgage Services. To learn more about how you can save money and secure the perfect mortgage anywhere in BC, click HERE or  Check out his Instagram and Twitter page.Maximize your health benefits with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. If you suffer from headaches, muscle and joint pain, or you simply want to treat yourself to some  relief during this crazy time in our lives, visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more.Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent. The staff at the NHTC want to assure all participants that the health and safety of all visitors is their top priority. Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. You can find their award winning beers in most liquor stores throughout BC.  You can follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  or visit www.fourwindsbrewing.ca. Visit their tasting room today located at 7355 72nd St. in Delta.They also deliver! Learn more here: shop.fourwindsbrewing.ca.

For our final episode of 2020, Dan and Mark are joined by Brady Leavold, former WHL/pro hockey player and host of the "Hockey 2 Hell and Back" podcast.From skating on a line with Jamie Benn in junior, to living in the Downtown East Side of Vancouver battling a $1000-a-day drug habit, to the ultimate redemption story - Brady Leavold is a fascinating individual with an incredible story to tell. And we'll do our very best to give that story justice in Episode 26 of The Voice & The Coach.Happy Holidays everyone!--Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's GuideOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by Ketsa--Living well starts with a personalized mortgage solution that meets your needs. It starts with Dan Patching, mortgage expert at Patching Mortgage Services. To learn more about how you can save money and secure the perfect mortgage anywhere in BC, click HERE or  Check out his Instagram and Twitter page.Maximize your health benefits with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. If you suffer from headaches, muscle and joint pain, or you simply want to treat yourself to some  relief during this crazy time in our lives, visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more.Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent. The staff at the NHTC want to assure all participants that the health and safety of all visitors is their top priority. Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. You can find their award winning beers in most liquor stores throughout BC.  You can follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  or visit www.fourwindsbrewing.ca. Visit their tasting room today located at 7355 72nd St. in Delta.They also deliver! Learn more here: shop.fourwindsbrewing.ca.

For the quarter-century episode of The Voice & The Coach, Dan and Mark are thrilled to be joined by Florida Panthers forward/2018 Stanley Cup Champion Brett Connolly. With the NHL's return looming on January 13th, what a fitting time to chat with the former Prince George Cougar.Conversation topics include:- His two stints with Canada at the World Juniors.- The patience/resilience required to stick and succeed in the NHL.- His viral video during the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs.- The emotion of hoisting the Cup/His Cup party in Prince George.- The early days of Fatherhood.Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's GuideOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by Ketsa--Living well starts with a personalized mortgage solution that meets your needs. It starts with Dan Patching, mortgage expert at Patching Mortgage Services. To learn more about how you can save money and secure the perfect mortgage anywhere in BC, click HERE or  Check out his Instagram and Twitter page.Maximize your health benefits with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. If you suffer from headaches, muscle and joint pain, or you simply want to treat yourself to some  relief during this crazy time in our lives, visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more.Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent. The staff at the NHTC want to assure all participants that the health and safety of all visitors is their top priority. Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. You can find their award winning beers in most liquor stores throughout BC.  You can follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  or visit www.fourwindsbrewing.ca. Visit their tasting room today located at 7355 72nd St. in Delta.They also deliver! Learn more here: shop.fourwindsbrewing.ca.

We're back with Episode 24!This week, a candid conversation with CAA Hockey Agent Bayne Pettinger. Before becoming an agent, Bayne Pettinger spent 10 years with Hockey Canada where he worked his way up to become the Manager, Hockey Operations. In early November, Bayne Pettinger bravely came out publicly in an interview with The Athletic's Pierre Lebrun.Conversation topics include:- Notable Hockey Canada experiences.- The transition to becoming an agent.- Why was it finally time to come out and the reaction, challenges and encouragement he's experienced since.- So Much more.--Our Partners:- Patching Mortgage Services (604-561-6716)- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949) - "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's GuideOther Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan- Good Vibe by Ketsa--Living well starts with a personalized mortgage solution that meets your needs. It starts with Dan Patching, mortgage expert at Patching Mortgage Services. To learn more about how you can save money and secure the perfect mortgage anywhere in BC, click HERE or  Check out his Instagram and Twitter page.Maximize your health benefits this fall with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. If you suffer from headaches, muscle and joint pain, or you simply want to treat yourself to some  relief during this crazy time in our lives, visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more. Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent. The staff at the NHTC want to assure all participants that the health and safety of all visitors is their top priority. Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. You can find their award winning beers in most liquor stores throughout BC.  You can follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  or visit www.fourwindsbrewing.ca. Visit their tasting room today located at 7355 72nd St. in Delta.They also deliver! Learn more here: shop.fourwindsbrewing.ca.

For Episode 23, Dan and Mark are thrilled to be joined by Sportsnet 650 morning show host James Cybulski.Cybulski is an award-winning broadcaster with over 25 years of experience. His journey started in Ottawa where he covered the Ottawa 67's for a college radio station, and from there is career has taken him to the Olympics, radio/tv studios at both TSN and Sportsnet, and the recording studio of EA Sports. Conversation topics include:- Encounters with Brian Kilrea.- The friendship between Jay Triano and the late Terry Fox.- Covering the Vancouver Canucks in 2020. - Recording video game audio with Snoop Dogg.- So much more.The Voice and the Coach is proud to partner with:- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- Four Winds Brewing Company (604-940-9949) - The Official Beer of TVTC!- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)Other Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan--Maximize your health benefits this fall with Willoughby Family Chiropractic and Massage Therapy. If you suffer from headaches, muscle and joint pain, or you simply want to treat yourself to some physical and mental relief during this crazy time in our lives, visit willoughbyfamilychiro.ca or call 604-371-3939 to learn more. Safety and health are the top priorities for Dr. Mitch Spooner and his entire staff, and all COVID'19 protocols are being followed to ensure maximum safety.Unleash your potential with the National Hockey Training Centre in Langley located at 20740 Mufford Crescent. Right now you can register for a wide variety of Fall Programs which include Learn to skate options for children of all ages, OR high performance, private skating and skills clinics. The staff at the NHTC want to assure all participants that the health and safety of all visitors is their top priority and they are working daily with health officials to ensure that all safety protocols are being followed. Visit www.nhtclangley.com to learn more.Four Winds Brewing is a family owned and operated business and the official beer of The Voice & The Coach. You can find their award winning beers in most liquor stores throughout BC.  You can visit Four Winds at their tasting room in Delta where they serve their highly regarded craft beer as well as homemade Tacos Tapas and burgers.  Four Winds practices all safety protocols to ensure the best possible experience for their customers. You can follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  or visit www.fourwindsbrewing.ca. Visit their tasting room today located at 7355 72nd St. in Delta.

For Episode 22, Dan and Mark are joined by Calgary Hitmen General Manager Jeff Chynoweth. Chynoweth is a three-time WHL champion, a Memorial Cup champion and a former WHL Executive of the Year. Under Chynoweth's reign, the Kootenay ICE went on a 17-year stretch where they never missed the playoffs. He's helped develop countless players and coaches and has watched keenly as they've found success at the next level.The "Chynoweth" name is synonymous with success in junior hockey, and in this conversation, Jeff touches on the legacy of his late father Ed, the factors for his successes in junior hockey, and some funny/heartfelt stories that he's lived along the way. Plus, he was Mark's boss for three years, so there's bound to be a story or two that pop up about that experience!If you haven't already, please RATE, SHARE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast.The Voice and the Coach is proud to partner with:- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)Other Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan

Episode 21 of The Voice & The Coach features a heartfelt, inspiring (and yes, even tearful) conversation with Tampa Bay Lightning Goaltending Coach Frantz Jean.Jean's hockey resume includes:- Two QMJHL championships with the Moncton Wildcats.- Gold medals with Hockey Canada at the Ivan Hlinka (2009 + 2010).- A Stanley Cup championship with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020.During his career, Jean has worked closely with the likes of Corey Crawford, Dwayne Roloson, Ben Bishop, and Andrei Vasilevskiy. He's also one of the first ever black coaches to have his name etched onto the Stanley Cup. **His thoughts on racial and gender equality in hockey are well worth the wait.**He's arguably one of the best goalie coaches in the game today, and he shares his incredible story in Episode 21 right here!If you haven't already, please RATE, SHARE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast.The Voice and the Coach is proud to partner with:- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)Other Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan

The Voice & The Coach is back with Episode 20, and this week Dan and Mark are thrilled to chat with BC Hockey CEO Cam Hope.Prior to starting his new position with BC Hockey (he's been on the job for one week), Hope spent eight seasons in the WHL as GM of the Victoria Royals, and then seven seasons before that with the NHL's New York Rangers (he was assistant GM for four of those seasons).So how does an Alberta lawyer go on to become an Assistant GM in the NHL, a top executive in the WHL and ultimately the CEO of BC Hockey? Hope shares some remarkable stories (and an occasional heartbreak) from that journey in Episode 20!If you haven't already, please RATE, SHARE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast.The Voice and the Coach is proud to partner with:- Willoughby Family Chiropractic & Massage Therapy (604-534-3939)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)Other Songs Used In Ads:- No-End Ave by Jahzzar- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan

Episode 19 of The Voice & The Coach features an awesome conversation with Vancouver Giants Associate Coach Jamie Heward. Heward is a veteran of nearly 400 NHL games, and his pro career spanned 18 seasons! Upon retirement, Heward took up coaching, and played an integral part in the Swift Current Broncos capturing the 2018 WHL Championship and the Vancouver Giants making it to overtime in Game 7 of the 2019 WHL Championship Series.Conversation topics include:- Expansion stories from Nashville and Columbus.- A teammate's perspective on Alex Ovechkin.- The glamour/The grit of pro hockey overseas.- Country music artists that you'd want to have a beer/horseback ride with.- So much more.A great pro hockey career has ultimately created a great coach, a great family man, and a great story-teller. Jamie Heward is the star of Episode 19 of The Voice & The Coach.If you haven't already, please RATE, SHARE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast.The Voice and the Coach is proud to partner with:- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)Other Songs Used In Ads:- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan

The Voice & The Coach is back for Episode 18 and features a conversation with Vancouver Giants Athletic Trainer Mike Burnstein.Prior to his tenure with the Giants, Burnstein spent 20 seasons in the NHL working as the Head Athletic Trainer with the Vancouver Giants. Some of his career highlights include:- Over 1500 NHL games worked.- A 2010 Olympic Gold Medal with Canada.- A 2020 World Junior Gold Medal with Canada.- So. Much. More.Highlights from the conversation include:- The Sedin Saga: From timid rookies to eventual Hall Of Famers. Mike Burnstein had a front row seat to their excellence both on and off the ice.- A peak behind the curtain of the 2010 Olympics, the Canucks 2011 Stanley Cup Final run and the 2020 World Juniors.- His dealings with Pavel Bure, John Tortorella, Mark Messier, Mike Keenan, Kevin Bieksa, Markus Naslund, Brian Burke and Marc Crawford.Mike Burnstein is one of the true, genuine "good guys" of hockey, and this conversation is a MUST for any fan of pro or junior hockey.If you haven't already, please RATE, SHARE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast.The Voice and the Coach is proud to partner with:- Stage One Goaltending (778) 686-9926)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina HeydanusIntro/Extro Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)Other Songs Used In Ads:- Freedom? by Dan Lebowitz- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan

For Episode 17 of The Voice & The Coach, Dan and Mark are thrilled to be joined by former NHL tough guy Kelly Chase. Chase played parts of 11 seasons in the NHL, mostly with the St. Louis Blues, but he also spent time with both Hartford and Toronto. During his career, he amassed over 2000 minutes in penalties and established himself as one of the most revered St. Louis Blues players of all time. After he retired from playing, Kelly Chase spent 18 seasons as part of the St. Louis Blues broadcast team. He also appeared in CBC's "Battle of the Blades" (2010) and "Ice Guardians" (2016). Conversation highlights include:- Reasons why Adam Oates was the best playmaker of his time.- Reasons why Brett Hull was one of the best shooters (and partiers) of his time.- Which NHL city was known as "Shawkshank" in the 90's.- The most memorable moment of Kelly Chase's remarkable playing career.- Much more.If you haven't already, please RATE, SHARE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast.*The Voice and the Coach is proud to partner with:- Stage One Goaltending (778) 686-9926)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)- "Opening the Playbook" with Christina Heydanus Intro/Extro Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)Other Songs Used In Ads:- Freedom? by Dan Lebowitz- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan

Sam Cosentino's passion and knowledge for junior hockey is rivalled by few, if any in Canada, and in Episode 16 of The Voice & The Coach, he joins Dan and Mark for one of the most entertaining, informative and hilarious interviews in the history of the show. Conversation topics include:- Working for/covering the Toronto Blue Jays.- Epic encounters with famous junior hockey coaches.- Which (stud) NHL player does top prospect Alexis Lafrenière remind him of?- A Hole-In-One story that you won't want to miss.Episode 16 with Sportsnet's Junior Hockey Analyst Sam Cosentino is available here.The Voice and the Coach is proud to partner with:- Stage One Goaltending (778) 686-9926)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)If you haven't already, please RATE, SHARE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast.*Intro/Extro Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)Other Songs Used In Ads:- Freedom? by Dan Lebowitz- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan

For Episode 15 of The Voice & The Coach, Dan and Mark are proud to be joined by Tyler Bouck (7:45 mark), who enjoyed a 14-year professional hockey career that included NHL stints with Dallas, Phoenix and Vancouver. Bouck's hockey career also included two appearances with Canada at the IIHF World Juniors.Bouck served as captain in the AHL, Germany and with the WHL's Prince George Cougars where he spent the early years of his hockey career before turning pro.Conversation topics include:- Notable coaches/teammates.- His long-standing friendship with two-time Stanley Cup winner Adam Graves.- The early days of the Sedin twins in Vancouver.- The glory days of the WHL's Prince George Cougars.- Much more.The Voice and the Coach is proud to partner with:- Stage One Goaltending (778) 686-9926)- The National Hockey Training Centre (604-534-7825)If you haven't already, please RATE, SHARE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast.*Intro/Extro Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)Other Songs Used In Ads: - Freedom? by Dan Lebowitz- Rest Easy by Vans in Japan

September has arrived and this week's episode of The Voice & The Coach is a doozy. This week Dan O'Connor and Mark Holick are joined by former NHLer Ron Flockhart who played parts of nine seasons in the NHL (1980 - 1989), before beginning a coaching career that spanned six seasons. In 1993-94, Flockhart coached Mark in his final season of pro hockey in the CHL with the Dallas Freeze.Halfway into the show, a few additional former players of the Ron Flockhart-led 1993-94 Dallas Freeze (Wayne Anchikoski and Joey Mittelsteadt) join the conversation to share a few laughs and memories.If you watched the NHL in the 1980's, or even if you didn't, you'll love this conversation. Ron speaks candidly and passionately about his playing career and addresses a number of hot button topics including:- The Broad St. Bullies of Philadelphia. Did they get too much leash and hold back some of the younger up-and-comers towards the end of their tenure in the NHL?- His 12-game cameo with Mario Lemieux during his rookie season in Pittsburgh.- The Montreal/Quebec rivalry from the mid-80's.- Much more!*If you haven't already, please RATE, SHARE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast.*Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)

For Episode 13 of The Voice & The Coach, Dan O'Connor and Mark Holick take the conversation to the Okanagan to chat with the head coach of the Kelowna Rockets, Kris Mallette. Mallette is a former WHL player who played nine seasons of professional hockey before pursuing coaching. Mallette joined the Rockets coaching staff in 2014-15 in time to help them win a league championship, and since then has been a mainstay on their bench.In February, 2020 Kris Mallette was named the head coach of the Rockets, but his path has been anything but easy. In this conversation he talks about some of the ups and downs that have accompanied his six-year tenure with the Rockets, and also dives into some of the key players and memorable moments that have all played a part in his hockey story.Kris Mallette is an example of persistence, determination and loyalty, and this conversation is a MUST for anyone who considers themselves a fan of the WHL and junior hockey,*If you haven't already, please RATE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast.*Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)

We're back! Episode 12 of The Voice & The Coach features a conversation with one of the most highly respected, passionate, talented, and entertaining personalities that the WHL has to offer. Cam Moon is a former WHL/SJHL goaltender who has since gone on to call over 1500 WHL games with the Red Deer Rebels. Since 1998-99 he's been the voice behind one of the most consistent and successful organizations in all of junior hockey, and he's got a vault full of stories to share because of it.*If you haven't already, please RATE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to this podcast.*Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)

This week on The Voice & The Coach, Dan and Mark are joined by three-time Stanley Cup winner Andy Moog (8:37). Moog was also a four-time NHL all-star and a veteran of nearly 850 combined NHL games (regular season + playoffs). Fun fact: Andy Moog is tied with Chris Osgood for the best career NHL winning percentage (.580) among goaltenders NOT enshrined into the Hockey Hall of Fame.What was it like to practice and play with the likes of Wayne Gretzky, Paul Coffey, Mark Messier and Jari Kurri? Why were the final four seasons of his career his most successful ones statistically? Why didn't he accept a contract offer with the Vancouver Canucks after the 1997-98 season?Find out the answers to all of the above and then some in Episode 11 of The Voice & The Coach. *Please continue to RATE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE this podcast.*Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)

For Episode 10 of The Voice & The Coach, Dan and Mark are joined by the long-time Equipment Manager of the WHL's Prince George Cougars, Ramandeep "Chico" Dhanjal (6:42). Dhanjal has spent the previous 12 seasons (and nearly 1000 games) working with the Cougars as both the Equipment Manager and Athletic Therapist (Until 2014-15). Prior to his arrival in Prince George, Dhanjal captured a Royal Bank Cup championship in 2008 with the SJHL's Humboldt Broncos.Internationally Dhanjal has represented Canada on numerous occasions and was recently named to Canada's staff for the 2020 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge.Topics from this conversation include (but are not limited to): Chico's epic night in PG with Brett Connolly and the Stanley Cup, The Top 5 WHL cities for Vietnamese food, his home and road game day routines, and a famous story from Lethbridge where his roommate (HINT: A co-host of this podcast), ended up at the wrong Holiday Inn at the end of a loooong night. He's still got the forehead scar to prove it.Catch all of that and much more on Episode 10 of The Voice & The Coach.- *Please direct all advertising inquiries to thevoicedo@gmail.com.*- *Please continue to RATE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE this podcast.*Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)

For Episode 9 of the Voice & The Coach, Dan and Mark spend some time with one of the Top 100 hockey players ever. No, seriously, there's a Top 100 list and he's on it.Scott Niedermayer's list of hockey accomplishments is impressive to say the least:- He's won four Stanley Cups.- He's won two Olympic Gold Medals.- He's one of only two players ever to win a Memorial Cup, a World Junior Gold Medal, A World Championship, a World Cup of Hockey, an Olympic Gold Medal and a Stanley Cup.- He's a proud member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.In this conversation he talks about sharing an Olympic experiences with the likes of Mario Lemieux, Wayne Gretzky, Steve Yzerman and Sidney Crosby. Also, In 2007 with the Anaheim Ducks, he handed the Stanley Cup to his teammate/brother Rob, four years removed from his Devils defeating Rob's Ducks in Game 7 of the 2003 Final. This conversation is a MUST for any fan of Canadian Hockey.- *Please direct all advertising inquiries to thevoicedo@gmail.com.*- *Please continue to RATE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE this podcast.*Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)

Episode 8 of The Voice & The Coach features a conversation with one of the most successful junior hockey coaches out there today. But before he got into coaching, Dave Lowry suited up in over 1000 NHL games with Vancouver, St. Louis, Florida, San Jose and Calgary. A few notable facts about Dave Lowry:- He led the 95-96 Florida Panthers in playoff goal scoring (The Year of the Rat).- He coached/played alongside Jarome Iginla.- He coached Connor McDavid at the World Juniors.- In seven seasons of head coaching in the WHL (Calgary, Victoria, Brandon), he's NEVER had a losing season.Please continue to RATE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE this podcast.Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)

In Episode 7 of The Voice & The Coach, Dan and Mark are joined by award-winning sportscaster Dan Shulman. Shulman currently works for ESPN, providing play-by-play for both Major League Baseball and College Basketball. He also calls a select number of Toronto Blue Jays games each season on Sportsnet. Clutch home runs, game-winning three-point shots and World Series championships are all on his resume. During this conversation, Shulman recaps some of his all-time favourite moments from the ballpark and the hardcourt, and also shares his memories from a Sunday Night Baseball broadcast in 2011 when he, Bobby Valentine and Orel Hershiser had to balance calling a baseball game, while also reporting the news reports of Osama bin Laden's death. This conversation is a MUST for any baseball fan who has been enjoyed the broadcast stylings of Dan Shulman over the years.*For sponsorship inquires, please contact thevoicedo@gmail.com*Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)

Rod Pedersen has an incredible story to tell. He's an accomplished broadcaster, author, blogger and recovery coach who has established himself as one of Canada's greatest and most authentic sports personalities. In this conversation with Dan and Mark, Rod talks about his WHL broadcasting career with Prince Albert and Regina, his 20-year career calling games for the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders, and his battle with addiction that took him to "rock bottom" but then set him on the path towards the ultimate comeback story. He also touches on some of his favourite interviews, an awesome broadcast story from a WHL playoff series against Swift Current and the time that a former Riders coach threw a chair at him! Today Rod Pedersen is the host of the "The Rod Pedersen Show" which can be seen daily via Facebook Live. He is also the founder of "Pedersen Recovery" which has enabled him to coach athletes, entertainers, and military personnel in their recovery journeys. Learn more about Rod by visiting his website: https://rodpedersen.com/. To learn more about the services of Pedersen Recovery, click here: https://pedersenrecovery.com/.Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)

In Episode 5 of the The Voice & The Coach, Dan and Mark are joined by Indigenous hockey player Wacey Rabbit, a proud member of the Blackfoot Nation from the Blood reserve in Alberta. Wacey Rabbit was the 2006 WHL Humanitarian of the Year, a 2007 Memorial Cup Champion with the Vancouver Giants and has spent the past 13 seasons playing professional hockey. One of Wacey's professional hockey stops was in Italy where his head coach was: Mark Holick! In this conversation, Wacey Rabbit dives into his hockey journey while also addressing the issues of racism and how it has affected/shaped him over the course of his life. An important and inspiring conversation with Wacey Rabbit awaits in Episode 5 of The Voice & The Coach.Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)

On Episode 4 of The Voice & The Coach, Dan and Mark are joined by MJHL coaching legend Ken Pearson (6:24). Pearson has over 500 career coaching victories in junior hockey, and his coaching career has now spanned over 25 seasons. During this conversation, Ken Pearson talks about adapting with the times and how he's been able to make a living coaching for as long as he has. Who were some of his early influences? Why did he decide to take over a team in the Battlefords (2008) who were coming off a five-win season? What kind of toll does changing cities and leagues have on a young family? All of that and much more is discussed in this Episode 4 conversation.Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)

On Episode 3 of The Voice & The Coach, Dan and Mark are joined by former Vancouver Canuck/Toronto Maple Leaf's defenceman Rick Lanz (11:54). During the conversation, Rick talks about breaking into the league with Vancouver as a young defenceman and then transitioning into a more veteran-type role with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He tells a hilarious story about Dave "Tiger" Williams trying to intimidate the Stastny brothers before a game in Quebec and also talks about his stint in Atlanta where he was teammates with Manon Rhéaume - The first woman to play professional hockey in North America. Rick Lanz' experiences as a player, coach and professional scout are all touched on in Episode 3. One final wrinkle: Rick Lanz and Mark Holick are brothers-in-law! They'll share how they almost came to blows against each other while coaching, and also a legendary story about chasing an intruder away from their Mother-In-Law's house.Song: SiestaArtist: JahzzarAlbum: Traveller's Guide(CC BY-SA 3.0)

In this introductory episode of The Voice & The Coach, Dan and Mark explain how they met back in January, 2013. From there, the two dive in to Mark's first 14 months behind the bench of the WHL's Prince George Cougars (January 2013 through March 2014). Notable topics of conversation include: Todd Fiddler's historic 50-goal season, a crazy three-game sequence for NHL prospect Zach Pochiro, a looming ownership change and what happens when a player misses the bus prior to an 18-hour trip to the Prairies. 

On Episode 2 of The Voice & The Coach, Dan and Mark chat with two-time NHL Stanley Cup champion Scott Gomez. Mark Holick and Scott Gomez have a history that spans over 20 years and during this highly entertaining conversation, Scott touches on a number of key events that helped shape his NHL career that lasted over 1000 games. Learn more about his interactions with Larry Robinson, Pat Burns, Lou Lamoriello and hear stories from his time with the New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens. Scott Gomez holds the distinction of being the first Alaskan-born NHL player, and it's very clear from this conversation that he takes an enormous amount of pride in that fact. This is a conversation that any hockey fan won't want to miss.