Podcasts about Champions Hockey League

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Devátý Inside patřil blížícímu se startu Champions Hockey League. S Michalem Birnerem a Dominikem Jakubcem jsme probrali sportovní přípravu na prestižní evropskou soutěž, náročnou logistiku zahraničních výjezdů i marketingové povinnosti, které jsou s účastí v CHL spojené. Co všechno musí klub před prvním zápasem zajistit a jak velkou výzvu představuje celá soutěž pro hráče i realizační tým?

Von Iserlohn nach Weißwasser, in die Champions Hockey League, weiter nach Berlin und am Ende stemmt er den Pokal: Basti redet mit Lennard Nieleck über seine vergangene Saison, seine Zeit bei den Eisbären und seine neuen Aufgaben in der kommenden Spielzeit

Die Eishockey-WM in Zürich und Freiburg startet am 15. Mai. Wir bringen Ihnen die Weltmeisterschaft bereits jetzt ein bisschen näher. Im neuen «Eisbrecher – WM-Edition» diskutieren wir alle drei Wochen mit Protagonisten des Schweizer Eishockeys. Unser neunter Gast ist Jan Cadieux. Der 45-Jährige wird nach der Heim-WM 2026 Patrick Fischer als Schweizer Eishockey-Nationaltrainer beerben. In dieser Saison ist er bereits Assistent Fischers und betreute die U20-Auswahl an der WM. Jan ist der Sohn der in Kanada geborenen Schweizer Eishockey-Legende Paul-André Cadieux. Im «Eisbrecher» spricht er auch über Fluch und Segen, als junger Spieler der Sohn einer so grossen Persönlichkeit gewesen zu sein. Cadieux erzählt, warum dies auch eine Rolle spielte, als er für ein paar Jahre nach Kanada ging, um Hi-School- und Junioren-Eishockey zu spielen. Mit den prominenten Mitspielern Brad Richards und Vincent Lecavalier schrieb er als Schweizer Spieler Sportgeschichte. Und wir diskutieren über seinen Werdegang als Trainer, das einem Schritt für Schritt nach oben führenden Masterplan gleicht. Dazu gehörten Jobs bei den Junioren, solche in der Anonymität in Biasca, solche als Assistenzcoach und schliesslich als Headcoach des Genève-Servette HC, mit dem er als Krönung den Meistertitel holte sowie die Champions Hockey League gewann. Hosts: Kristian Kapp & Marco Oppliger Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Endspurt in der DEL! Noch zwei Spieltage sind es, dann ist Playoff-Zeit. Der EHC Red Bull München benötigt noch einen Zähler für das Heimrecht im Viertelfinale, für das lang ersehnte vorzeitige Ticket in die Champions Hockey League, in der man zuletzt 2023/24 an den Start gegangen ist, braucht es aber mehr. Der Grund: Fahrlässige Punktverluste gegen Iserlohn und Frankfurt. Das letzte Wochenende könnte zum Krimi um den Königsklassen-Rang werden. Außerdem müssen wir über einige Spieler sprechen: Mit der Verpflichtung von Alberts Smits setzt der Eishockeyclub ein Ausrufezeichen, die erneute Verletzung von Mathias Niederberger wirft weitreichende Fragen auf, Yasin Ehliz beschenkt Team und unseren Egl per Rückhand und zwei Scoring-Tiere feiern gerade rechtzeitig ihre Comebacks. Und dann wäre da noch das Thema NHL und potenzielle Spiele in Deutschland – und wie schon bei der WM 2027 fällt anstatt München wieder Düsseldorf als Austragungsort ...

Michael Liniger ist nicht mehr Headcoach des EV Zug. Dies teilt der Eishockey-Club nach dem Ausscheiden aus der Champions Hockey League mit. Der 57-jährige Kanadier Benoît Groulx übernimmt bis Ende Saison. Weiter in der Sendung: · CKW legen Projekt für Geothermiekraftwerk in Inwil im Kanton Luzern auf Eis. · FDP des Kantons Zug steigt mit ihren bisherigen Regierungsräten Florian Weber und Andreas Hostettler in die Regierungsratswahlen.

Erneut kein Erfolg für den EVZ. Er verliert das Halbfinal in der Champions Hockey League. Nach dem Hinspiel (2:3) geht auch das zweite Aufeinandertreffen mit Luleå in Schweden mit dem gleichen Resultat verloren. Weiter in der Sendung: · Milchüberschuss bringt Bauern und Bäuerinnen unter Druck. · Geschenk für die Bevölkerung: Kanton Zug will Steuerrabatt einführen.

Das Konzept von dezentralen olympischen Winterspielen, die 2038 in der Schweiz und auch der Zentralschweiz stattfinden sollen, stösst nicht nur auf Zustimmung: Umweltverbände üben Kritik. In Engelberg hingegen ist das Echo positiv, wie eine (nicht repräsentative) Umfrage zeigt. Weiter in der Sendung: · Die Urner Skirennfahrerin Eliane Christen hat sich das Ticket für die olympischen Winterspiele 2026 gesichert. · Der EV Zug verliert das Heimspiel im Halbfinal der Champions Hockey League gegen die Schweden aus Lulea.

Der EV Zug steht zum zweiten Mal nach der Saison 2022/2023 in der Champions Hockey League im Halbfinal. Dem Team von Michael Liniger gelang gegen Lukko Rauma mit dem 3:0-Heimsieg die Wende, zwei Wochen nach dem 1:3 in Finnland. Weiter in der Sendung: · Das Babyfenster bleibt auch am neuen Standort im Spital Schwyz eine wichtige Einrichtung. · Der Schwyzer Kantonsrat befasst sich mit einer Initiative, die das Wachstum der Verwaltung bremsen will. · Die Luzerner Gemeinde Emmen wird das Zentrum Gersag nochmals finanziell unterstützen.

In den Städten Zug und Luzern gibt es Gehege, in welchen Hirsche gehalten werden. Die Stadtregierungen wollen diese nicht mehr. Dies sei nicht mehr zeitgemäss. Was aber sagt der Tierschutz und ein Ethiker zum Thema? Weiter in der Sendung: · Beat Christen hat ein Buch geschrieben, welches die geplatzten Träume von olympischen Spielen 1928 in Engelberg beleuchtet. · Der EV Zug hat gerade eine sehr intesive Phase mit vielen Spielen – sowohl in der Meisterschaft wie auch der Champions Hockey League.

Täglich fahren rund 55'000 Autos, Töffs und Lastwagen über die Rosengartenstrasse in der Stadt Zürich. Jetzt sollen Fussgängerinnen und Velofahrer bessere Möglichkeiten erhalten, um die Strasse zu überqueren. Das Stadtparlament hat dafür Massnahmen im Umfang von 3,5 Millionen Franken bewilligt. Weitere Themen: · Das Zürcher Stadtparlament fordert Gratis-Eintritt in die Frauenbadi. · Die Zürcher Gemeinderätin Sanija Ameti gibt ihr Amt als Co-Präsidentin der Operation Libero ab. · Die Titelverteidiger ZSC Lions sind im Achtelfinal der Champions Hockey League ausgeschieden.

Ein Walliser Winzer hatte Walliser Wein mit Schaffhauser und Spanischem Wein gemischt und unter dem Label AOC Valais verkauft. Nun ist klar: Er hat auch bei der Steuererklärung falsche Angaben gemacht und den Gewinn zu tief angegeben. Das Bundesgericht hat ein Urteil des Kantonsgerichts bestätigt. Weitere Themen in der Sendung: · Grindelwald will keine neuen Hotels mehr: Wie beurteilt das ein Tourismusexperte? · Die Reformierten Kirchen Bern-Jura-Solothurn finanzieren die «Metalchurch» mit 180'000 Franken pro Jahr. · Eishockey: Der SCB verliert gegen Brynäs aus Schweden mit 5:3 und verpasst den Einzug in den Viertelfinal der Champions Hockey League.

Urner Regierungsratsmitglieder sollen weiterhin eine Abgangsentschädigung erhalten, wenn sie nach Ablauf der Amtsdauer nicht mehr wiedergewählt werden. Der Landrat lehnte eine Volksinitiative der Jungen SVP bei einer Enthaltung mit 52 Ja zu 6-Nein Stimmen ab. Weiter in der Sendung: · Geplantes Holzheizkraftwerk in Dagmersellen LU wird nicht umgesetzt. · EVZ gewinnt in der Champions Hockey League mit 6:0 gegen Sparta Prag.

Das Stadtparlament senkt die Steuern um drei Prozentpunkte – trotz Unsicherheiten bei Unternehmenssteuern und geplanten grossen Investitionen. Linke Parteien wollten auf eine Steuersenkung verzichten, bürgerliche Lager hingegen noch stärker senken. Weitere Themen: · Einer IV-Rentnerin entgehen wegen eines Fehlers der Sozialversicherungsanstalt Zürich (SVA) rund 20'000 Franken. Beinahe 10 Jahre lang bekam sie deshalb eine zu tiefe Rente. Die SVA lehnt die vollständige Nachzahlung ab – mit Verweis auf die Verjährungsfrist. · Die ZSC Lions spielen im Achtelfinal-Heimspiel der Champions Hockey League ein 4:4-Unentschieden gegen KalPa Kuopio aus Finnland. Vor dem Spiel meldete der Klub, dass Verteidiger Christian Marti wegen einer Unterkörperverletzung rund sechs Wochen ausfällt.

Drei der siebzehn Naturpärke der Schweiz sind im Kanton Wallis. In der laufenden Session wird im Kantonsparlament darüber debattiert, ob sie auch künftig vom Kanton finanziell unterstützt werden. Weitere Themen in der Sendung: · Der ehemalige Grossrat und Gemeinderat von Visp, Flavio Schmid, tritt von weiteren Ämtern zurück. · Das Thuner Solarunternehmen Meyer Burger ist Konkurs: Jetzt wird in den Werkhallen in Deutschland das Material versteigert. · Eishockey: Der SCB gewinnt das Achtelfinal-Hinspiel in der Champions Hockey League mit 2:1 – auswärts gegen das schwedische Team Brynäs. Das Rückspiel ist nächsten Dienstag in Bern.

Ein Bauarbeiter schubst seinen Kollegen bei der Arbeit in einen Schacht. Dieser wird dabei nur durch Glück nicht schwer verletzt. Nun hat das Luzerner Kriminalgericht den Täter für schuldunfähig befunden, weil er laut einem Gutachten an einer paranoiden Schizophrenie leide. Weiter in der Sendung: · Die Gemeinde Triengen und der Kanton Luzern haben das gemeinsame Projekt für ein Asylzentrum beendet. · Lukas Gerig wird neuer Geschäftsführer von Nidwalden Tourismus. · Der EV Zug verliert das letzte Gruppenspiel der Champions Hockey League, qualifiziert sich aber trotzdem für die Achtelfinals.

Ein Drittel der Luzerner Wohnhäuser wird mit einer Wärmepumpe beheizt. Etwas weniger verfügen über eine Ölheizung. Trotzdem bleibt fossile Energie eine wichtige Quelle für die Wärme in Luzerner Stuben. Weiter in der Sendung: Der Rechtsstreit um umstrittene Subventionen bei den Luzerner Verkehrsbetreiben VBL geht weiter. Der EV Zug verliert in der Champions Hockey League in Finnland 0:1 gegen Lukko Rauma.

Welcome to episode 210 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Szymon Szemberg, a reoccurring guest who first appeared on episode 5, almost 5 years ago – and a lot have happened since. Szymon recently wrote an article about the NBA closing in on a league in Europe and if this could lead to an NHL-driven ice hockey league in Europe as well. This topic became even more relevant when NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently stated that such a league could start already in 2027 or 2028. Szymon is the perfect person to discuss this topic. He has been a player, coach and later sports director and managing director of an elite basketball club in Sweden. He has worked as a sports reporter, covering both basketball and hockey. Between 2001-2014, he served as Communications Director for the International Ice Hockey Federation. He was the Champions Hockey League's project lead and later COO (2013-2015) and most recently he was the Managing Director of EHC, Alliance of European Hockey Clubs, from which he just stepped down after 10 years. We spoke about: Why the NBA is planning a new European league How such a league could be structured If NHL can go the same route, and if so how the league look like Szymon explains the possible 4 scenarios, from least to most likely. We also cover the financial and political implications And much more!   Time stamps: 00:01 Intro  02:00 NBA's European League Plans 03:30 The NBA's move to control the global basketball ecosystem13:30 The NHL's current strategic advantage 15:45 Expanding NHL franchises directly into Europe 20:45 Financial and Market Considerations for European Leagues 28:50 Potential NHL European League Scenarios and Strategy 35:00 Long-Term Vision and Regional Opportunities 40:00 Outro   Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com

Ein grosses Talent war Kevin Fiala immer schon. Der hochbegabte Stürmer aus der Juniorenabteilung des EHC Uzwil  landete wie prophezeit in der NHL. Doch in der besten Eishockey-Liga konnte Fiala zunächst nicht immer sein Potenzial abrufen. Als "Rebell" und "schwieriger Fall" stand er sich oft selber im Weg.Umso bemerkenswerter ist der Werdegang Fialas in den letzten Jahren. Mittlerweile ist er nicht nur ein Top-Leistungsträger bei den Los Angeles Kings. Er beeindruckt auch mit seiner Reife neben dem Eisfeld und als Spieler mit riesiger Hingabe für die Schweizer Nationalmannschaft. Sowohl 2024, als auch 2025 reiste er unter alles andere als normalen Umständen an die WM - beim ersten Mal unmittelbar nach der Geburt seines ersten Kindes, ein Jahr später kurz nachdem er und seine Ehefrau Jessica ihr zweites Kind verloren hatten.Fiala ist in der Schweiz geboren. Seine Eltern sind Tschechen, seine Ehefrau Schwedin, er lernte sie als Junior in ihrem Heimatland kennen. Seine Traumdestination ist Los Angeles, wo er 2022 einen 7-Jahres-Vertrag unterschrieb. Im "Eisbrecher"-Podcast spricht er über das Leben in einer speziellen und widersprüchlichen Stadt wie LA mit all ihrem Glamour und Problemen, über die Bedeutung von Herkunft und Heimat sowie natürlich seinem Werdegang zum Mensch und Spieler, der er heute ist.

Andres Ambühl ist der Rekordmann des Schweizer Eishockeys. Der Bündner hält selbst internationale Bestwerte, was Anzahl Länderspiele, WM-Teilnahmen und -Partien angeht. Im Sommer 2025 gewann er in Stockholm zum dritten Mal Silber - der gegen die USA verlorene Final war für den bald 42-Jährigen das letzte Spiel der Karriere.Marc Wieser nahm nur einmal an einer WM teil: 2016. Ausser jener Saison spielte der bald 38-Jährige nie für das Nationalteam, nicht einmal in Junioren-Auswahlen. Dennoch schaffte er es zu einer grossen nationalen Karriere mit vier Meistertiteln und 1007 Spielen in der höchsten Liga.Im letzten Eisbrecher der Saison 24/25 blicken die beiden diesen Sommer zurückgetretenen Stürmer des HC Davos zurück auf ihre langen und ereignisreichen Karrieren und können auch dank ihrer seit der Kindheit bestehenden Freundschaft viele interessante und amüsante Episoden erzählen - inklusive der schwierigen Zeiten in Davos.

The first Clan Chat of the off season sees new forward, #41 Brayden Burke, join Aaron Murphy to talk about his move to Glasgow and his career to date including recollecting a Champions Hockey League meeting with Belfast Giants

Der Zürcher Eishockeyclub reitet auf einer Erfolgswelle: Mit dem zweiten Meistertitel in Folge und dem Sieg in der Champions-Hockey-League hat der Club innerhalb eines Jahres gleich drei grosse Erfolge eingeheimst. Was ist das Gehemnis des Erfolgs? Eine Spurensuche. Weitere Themen: · Kontroverse um die «integrative Schule» spitzt sich zu. · Zürcher Polizist als Dieb verdächtigt. · Eishockey: Warum der ZSC verdient Meister wurde. · Zürcher Gartenbaufirma lässt jugendliche IV-Bezüger Fuss fassen in der Arbeitswelt. · Frühlingsserie - die grössten Skandale in der Region - heute mit dem «Täschli-Gate»: Als US-Talkmasterin Oprah Winfrey in einer Zürcher Boutique rassistisch beleidigt wurde.

Die ZSC Lions sind Schweizer Meister. Spiel 5 im Playoffinal endet mit einem 3:2-Erfolg der Zürcher in Lausanne. Das Best-of-7 geht damit mit 4:1 Siegen an den Titelverteidiger. Wir diskutieren mit Rapperswils Goalie Melvin Nyffeler über die Partie und vor allem die Torhüter-Optik.

Spiel 4 im Playoffinal endet mit einem 3:1-Heimsieg der ZSC Lions gegen Lausanne. Damit führen die Zürcher im Best-of-7 mit 3:1. Wir diskutieren mit dem früheren Goalie Lars Weibel über die Partie, aber auch über seine aktuelle Arbeit als Nationalmannschafts-Direktor.

Spiel 3 im Playoffinal zwischen dem Lausanne HC und den ZSC Lions endet mit einem 4:2-Heimsieg. Damit führen die Zürcher im Best-of-7 nur  noch 2:1. Wir diskutieren mit Michael Liniger, dem neuen Cheftrainer des EV Zug, über die Partie, aber auch über seine Arbeit beim EVZ. 

Auch Spiel 2 im Playoff-Final geht an die ZSC Lions: Sie gewinnen zuhause gegen Lausanne mit 3:2 nach Verlängerung und führen im Best-of-7 nun 2:0. Über die Partie sprechen wir mit dem früheren Profi Sven Helfenstein, der heute als Spielerberater arbeitet und bei Mysports als TV-Experte wirkt.

Spiel 1 im Playoff-Final geht an die ZSC Lions, die auswärts bei Lausanne mit 3:0 gewannen. Wir diskutieren mit Edgar Salis über die Partie sowie die Lions-Organisation.

Am siebten und letzten Tag der Playoff-Halbfinals gewinnt der Lausanne HC gegen den HC Fribourg-Gottéron Game 7 mit 5:1. Der LHC trifft damit ab Dienstag im Final auf die ZSC Lions, die sich bereits am Donnerstag gegen den HC Davos durchgesetzt hatten. Wir reden mit Stürmer Dominic Hobi über die gestrige Partie sowie über die ebenfalls bereits beendete Ligaqualifikation, in der sich der HC Ajoie gegen Swiss-League-Club Visp 4:1 durchsetzte und sich den Ligaerhalt sicherte.

Am sechsten Tag der Playoff-Halbfinals verlor der HC Fribourg-Gottéron gegen Lausanne 1:4 und unterlag der HC Davos den ZSC Lions 4:6. Damit gewannen die Zürcher ihre Best-of-7-Serie 4:2, während es im Duell der Westschweizer 3:3 steht. Wir reden mit dem früheren Schiedsrichter und heutigem Mysports-Referee-Experten Nadir Mandioni über die beiden Spiele sowie über die Sicht der Unparteiischen.

Zum zweiten Mal haben die ZSC Lions diese Woche die Champions Hockey League gewonnen. Dieser Erfolg ist auch auf eine erfolgreiche Nachwuchsförderung zurückzuführen. «Der Club profitiert heute von klugen Entscheidungen, die vor 28 Jahren getroffen wurden», sagt Nachwuchschef Edgar Salis. Weitere Themen: - Baumängel im neuen Kinderspital aufgetaucht. - ZH: Mann im Kreis 4 mit Stichwaffe schwer verletzt.

Hausbesitzer, die eine alte Ölheizung mit einer Wärmepumpe ersetzen oder eine Solaranlage aufs Dach montieren, erhalten dafür einen finanziellen Zustupf der Kantone. Jetzt will der Bundesrat die rund 400 Millionen Franken pro Jahr fürs Gebäudeprogramm streichen. Die Kantone warnen vor den Folgen. Weitere Themen: · Die Staatsanwaltschaft erhebt Anklage gegen Argentiniens ehemaligen Präsidenten Jair Bolsonaro · Papst Franziskus leidet an einer Lungenentzündung und wird in einem Spital in Rom behandelt · Die ZSC Lions gewinnen die Champions Hockey League

Die ZSC Lions sind das beste Team in Europa. Nach 2009 haben die Zürcher zum zweiten Mal die Champions Hockey League gewonnen. Der jüngste Erfolg zeigt auch: Gerade im Bereich der Jugendförderung sind die ZSC Lions auf dem richtigen Weg. Die weiteren Themen: · Tötungsdelikt: Das Zürcher Obergericht verurteilt einen 40-jährigen Mann zu 13 Jahren Haft. · Verkehrsunglück: Im Zürcher Aathal ist es zu einem Unfall mit fünf Fahrzeugen gekommen. · Revisionsarbeiten: Die Seilbahn Felsenegg steht im März während gut zwei Wochen still.

Die Co-Präsidentin von Operation Libero, Sanija Ameti, ist aus der GLP ausgetreten. Die Stadtzürcher Gemeinderätin war nach Schüssen auf ein Bild von Jesus und Maria in die Kritik geraten. Weitere Themen: - Bundesratswahl im März: kommen nun Zürcher Mitte-Politikerinnen und Politiker in den Favoritenkreis? - Nach Pyrovorfall in Bern: FC Winterthur muss Massnahmen umsetzen. - Heute Abend könnten die ZSC Lions in den Final der Champions Hockey League einziehen. Eine Vorschau. - Ein Schiff im Kirchenschiff - in der Zürcher Wasserkirche wird derzeit ein grosses Holzschiff aufgebaut.

Weil die Stadt jährlich Millionen-Überschüsse hat, sollen die Steuerzahlerinnen und Steuerzahler profitieren. Aber es soll keine Steuersenkung geben, sondern eine Pauschalzahlung für alle. Diese umstrittene Forderung haben die Jungen Grünen am Dienstag im Schaffhauser Stadtparlament durchgebracht. Weitere Themen: • Kein generelles Handyverbot an Schaffhauser Schulen. • Universität Zürich sieht keinen Handlungsbedarf bei Transparenz-Regeln. • ZSC-Sieg in der Champions Hockey League.

On this episode of the "House of Hockey" Podcast, Rae and her guest co-hosts Andy Zilch and Alma Laura, dive deep into the latest NHL news, PWHL news and share candid opinions on the hottest topics in the hockey world.  First, we celebrate the Florida Panthers' monumental win at home and Connor McDavid's well-deserved Conn Smythe Trophy, the first since Jean-Sebastien Giguere in 2003 with the Mighty Ducks. We'll share our favorite moments from the electrifying Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. We also give a shout-out to St. Louis pride, with Jayson Tatum and Matthew Tkachuk both clinching national championships who are also friends and grew up together.  Next, we explore the resurgence of former Buffalo Sabres players, including Jack Eichel's Stanley Cup success last year and the impressive seasons enjoyed by Brandon Montour, Sam Reinhart, and Kyle Okposo, now all Stanley Cup Champions. In a more lighthearted segment, we discuss the viral sensation of the Edmonton Oilers Flasher Girl and share our thoughts on this unexpected moment. The offseason is heating up with some wild trades, and we break down the most surprising and impactful moves so far. Linus Ullmark's trade to Ottawa, Barclay Goodrow's unexpected departure from the Rangers to the Sharks, and Jacob Markstrom's move from the Flames to the Devils are all on the agenda. We also react to the LA Kings' new logo and its reception among fans and the hockey community. Lastly, we address the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the Arizona Coyotes, with the state canceling the land auction and leaving the team's future in limbo. Andy is a freelance play-by-play hockey broadcaster who recently covered the ACHA National Championships in St.Louis, MO and works with the Champions Hockey League calling games. He recently spent 5 seasons with the AHL's San Diego Gulls as their play-by-play broadcaster.  Alma is a previous guest of the podcast, friend and fan of the LA Kings and Timo Meier.  Follow the Guests: https://www.instagram.com/andyzilch/  https://twitter.com/andy_zilch  https://www.instagram.com/alma_182/  https://twitter.com/alma_182  Shop at Pure Hockey with our special link: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=730573&pw=242313  Try Rogue Energy  https://rogueenergy.com/7q1gKjoWEkxI9s Use Promo Code: STADIUMSCENE to save 10% Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/houseofhockeypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/houseofhockeypodcast/  https://twitter.com/houseofhockey_   Want us to answer your questions on the podcast? Or discuss a topic?www.HouseofHockeyPod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/houseofhockeypodcast/message

-Having lunch in Sweden, Germany, Wales and The Shed in Canada with Shed Guys is the best -3 equipment guys that have worked their way to the top of European hockey by running a muck and having fun -Playing in the Champions Hockey League and the relationships and opportunities that come from earning it -The fellas don't play juice boy anymore but they still compete and have fun at practice -Not sure what else to say about this chat... it was as fun as life gets. Shed guys know shed guys

On this episode of the "House of Hockey" Podcast, Rae and her guest co-host Andy Zilch, dive deep into the latest NHL news, PWHL news and share candid opinions on the hottest topics in the hockey world.  We dive into the Florida Panthers' return to the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive season and speculate if their decision not to touch the Prince of Wales Trophy will change their fate this year. We also analyze the Edmonton Oilers' postseason performance and share who we think wins Lord Stanley.  Our discussion also touches on the trophy superstitions, with both the Panthers and Oilers opting not to touch their respective conference trophies this year.  We shift gears to admire the new'ish logos for the LA Kings and Anaheim Ducks and share our thoughts on their revamped look.  In NHL Draft news, we explore the quirky questions asked by Utah brass at the NHL Combine, such as Uber ratings and describing the color blue, and weigh in on our favorite debated team names for Utah's potential new team. Celebrating women's hockey, we congratulate Minnesota on winning the PWHL Walter Cup and look ahead to the PWHL Draft, the challenges of not having a development league, along with the unveiling of logos and team names in August Help celebrate Rae's first-ever bet victory as she collects her winnings on this episode from former guest and pro player, Kevin Pozzo.  Andy is a freelance play-by-play hockey broadcaster who recently covered the ACHA National Championships in St.Louis, MO and works with the Champions Hockey League calling games. He recently spent 5 seasons with the AHL's San Diego Gulls as their play-by-play broadcaster.  Follow the Guest: https://www.instagram.com/andyzilch/  https://twitter.com/andy_zilch  Join the Hockey Fan Social Club presented by House of Hockey Podcast here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/hockeyfansocialclub/  Shop at Pure Hockey with our special link: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=730573&pw=242313  Try Rogue Energy  https://rogueenergy.com/7q1gKjoWEkxI9s Use Promo Code: STADIUMSCENE to save 10% Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/houseofhockeypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/houseofhockeypodcast/  https://twitter.com/houseofhockey_   Want us to answer your questions on the podcast? Or discuss a topic? www.HouseofHockeyPod.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/houseofhockeypodcast/message

On this episode of the "House of Hockey" Podcast, Rae and her guest co-host Andy Zilch, dive deep into the latest NHL news, PWHL news and share candid opinions on the hottest topics in the hockey world.  First up, we break down the intense NY Rangers vs. Florida Panthers series where New York currently leads 2-1. We'll discuss standout performances  and what Florida needs to do to bounce back. Plus, we debate the hilarious yet serious reminder to Panthers players to keep their cool: the team's bench now features photos of all the officials with the letters 'STFU.' Next, we shift our focus to the nail-biting Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers series, currently tied 1-1. We analyze what to watch for as the series progresses. We'll also celebrate Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak and his stellar performance that led Czechia to victory in the 2024 World Hockey Championship against Switzerland. With a tie-breaking goal late in the third period, Pastrnak showcased his clutch abilities. Fellow NHLers David Kampf and Lukas Dostal also shine, with Kampf sealing the win with an empty-net goal and Dostal earning his third shutout of the tournament. In other NHL news, we discuss the buzz around the Chicago Blackhawks and their internal discussions about the future of Patrick Kane. What might this mean for the team and Kane's career? Shifting gears to the PWHL, The Walter Cup finals are coming down to a must win Game 5 between Boston and Minnesota. Rae is set to attend the showdown in Boston and will share her insights and expectations. Tune in for all this and more on the House of Hockey Podcast. Andy is a freelance play-by-play hockey broadcaster who recently covered the ACHA National Championships in St.Louis, MO and works with the Champions Hockey League calling games. He recently spent 5 seasons with the AHL's San Diego Gulls as their play-by-play broadcaster.  Follow the Guest: https://www.instagram.com/andyzilch/  https://twitter.com/andy_zilch  Join the Hockey Fan Social Club presented by House of Hockey Podcast here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/hockeyfansocialclub/  Shop at Pure Hockey with our special link: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=730573&pw=242313  Try Rogue Energy  https://rogueenergy.com/7q1gKjoWEkxI9s Use Promo Code: STADIUMSCENE to save 10% Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/houseofhockeypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/houseofhockeypodcast/  https://twitter.com/houseofhockey_   Want us to answer your questions on the podcast? Or discuss a topic? www.HouseofHockeyPod.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/houseofhockeypodcast/message

On this episode of the "House of Hockey" Podcast, Rae and her guest co-host Andy Zilch, dive deep into the latest NHL news, PWHL news and share candid opinions on the hottest topics in the hockey world.  First, they bring you up to speed on the excitement of the playoffs round 1, where the Dallas Stars shocked the hockey world by eliminating the defending champions, the Vegas Golden Knights, to the heartbreak of the Toronto Maple Leafs' Game 7 loss against the Boston Bruins. They discuss which team feels worse: Leafs or Knights. The duo also dives into the Carolina Hurricanes' Evgeny Kuznetsov's Slow-Mo Shootout Move and discusses whether that takes real skill or is just a flashy maneuver.  Another hot topic on the agenda is the controversy surrounding ticket sales for Round 2, as the Carolina Hurricanes and Ticketmaster limit purchases to fans in specific regions, potentially blocking out NY Rangers supporters.  Additionally, they dissect the recent coaching change for the Seattle Kraken, exploring the rumors that some players threatened to leave if Dave Hakstol remained at the helm. The drama continues with the Rod Brind'Amour coaching offer saga, questioning the timing of negotiating this during the team's Stanley Cup run.  Rae and Andy share their predictions for the PWHL's Walter Cup winners before diving into a surprising revelation for Andy about his St. Louis Blues.  Andy shares a recap of his recent work gigs, providing play-by-play in the roller hockey world.  And they debate singer Shania Twain's hockey loyalties or lack thereof. Andy is a freelance play-by-play hockey broadcaster who recently covered the ACHA National Championships in St.Louis, MO and works with the Champions Hockey League calling games. He recently spent 5 seasons with the AHL's San Diego Gulls as their play-by-play broadcaster.  Follow the Guest: https://www.instagram.com/andyzilch/  https://twitter.com/andy_zilch  Join the Hockey Fan Social Club presented by House of Hockey Podcast here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/hockeyfansocialclub/  Shop at Pure Hockey with our special link: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=730573&pw=242313  Try Rogue Energy  https://rogueenergy.com/7q1gKjoWEkxI9s Use Promo Code: STADIUMSCENE to save 10% Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/houseofhockeypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/houseofhockeypodcast/  https://twitter.com/houseofhockey_   Want us to answer your questions on the podcast? Or discuss a topic? www.HouseofHockeyPod.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/houseofhockeypodcast/message

-Had lunch in Straubing, Germany with a shed guy Fun fact they are in the Champions Hockey League and the Spengler Cup next season.

On this episode of the "House of Hockey" Podcast, Rae and her guest co-host Andy Zilch, dive deep into the latest NHL news, PWHL news and share candid opinions on the hottest topics in the hockey world.  Andy kicks things off with a recap of his recent work trip, providing play-by-play for the St. Louis Blues and even getting the VIP treatment of flying on the team charter plane. They delve into the chaos of the line brawl heard around the league that happened 2 seconds into the NJ Devils at NY Rangers game, resulting in a mass ejection. Speaking of goalies, tensions run high as St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington delivers a memorable punch to Anaheim's Johnston. Andy also shares his innovative Draft Lottery Idea, sparking lively discussion as Rae see's some challenges. The drama doesn't stop there as they dissect Brady Tkachuk's reaction to Nico Hischier's empty net goal and explore whether it's a case of hockey's unwritten rules or plain hypocrisy. Plus, they recount the unique experience of the Ottawa Senators battling blinding sunlight inside Capital One Arena during a game. As the episode unfolds, they celebrate Jeff Skinner's 1,000th NHL game and discuss the Arizona Coyotes' ambitious plans for a new arena in North Phoenix, promising a privately funded $3B mixed-use development anchored by a state-of-the-art hockey arena. But it's not just NHL news dominating the conversation. They shine a spotlight on the PWHL's brand new championship trophy, The Walter Cup, and delve into the ECHL's decision to terminate the membership of the Newfoundland Growlers, leaving hockey fans pondering the fate of this Maple Leafs affiliate. Andy is a freelance play-by-play hockey broadcaster who recently covered the ACHA National Championships in St.Louis, MO and works with the Champions Hockey League calling games. He recently spent 5 seasons with the AHL's San Diego Gulls as their play-by-play broadcaster.  Follow the Guest: https://www.instagram.com/andyzilch/  https://twitter.com/andy_zilch  Join the Hockey Fan Social Club presented by House of Hockey Podcast here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/hockeyfansocialclub/  Shop at Pure Hockey with our special link: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=730573&pw=242313  Try Rogue Energy  https://rogueenergy.com/7q1gKjoWEkxI9s Use Promo Code: STADIUMSCENE to save 10% Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/houseofhockeypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/houseofhockeypodcast/  https://twitter.com/houseofhockey_   Want us to answer your questions on the podcast? Or discuss a topic? www.HouseofHockeyPod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/houseofhockeypodcast/message

On this episode of the "House of Hockey" Podcast, Rae and her guest co-host Andy Zilch, dive deep into the latest NHL news, PWHL news and share candid opinions on the hottest topics in the hockey world.  Andy is a freelance play-by-play hockey broadcaster who recently covered the ACHA National Championships in St.Louis, MO and works with the Champions Hockey League calling games. He recently spent 5 seasons with the AHL's San Diego Gulls as their play-by-play broadcaster.  Andy share's his experience covering the ACHA National Championships including a surprising response from one of the coaches, they embark on a quest to solve the mystery of the missing Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads! The Penguins had fans eagerly awaiting, but where did they disappear to? We investigate and decide how much we'd pay on the blackmarket for the bobbleheads. Andy shares his reactions to the Trade Deadline whirlwind, success of the moves thus far, and analysis on the coveted 1st round picks used in deadline trades.  Are the Red Wings cursed? They explore the curious case of the "priority waste" sponsorship patch and its correlation with the team's losing streak. Also in Detroit, Patrick Kane treats Daniel Sprong to a shopping spree on Rodeo Drive, showing appreciation for Sprong giving Kane his number 88 jersey. Plus, hockey legend Mike Modano's statue was unveiled outside the American Airlines Center, noting its striking resemblance to the Dallas Stars player, finally a good statue. The NHL announced an exciting behind-the-scenes series that will follow 10-12 players throughout the season, offering fans an intimate look at their lives on and off the ice. Who they would and wouldn't want to see featured.  Is March the best sports month? They weigh in on the excitement of March Madness and its competition with the hockey season. In the PWHL, New York team's nickname is the "Pizza Rats" and Rae isn't too sure it's a good one. Plus, Canadian Tire's groundbreaking commitment to women's sports.   And in our social media segment, Josh Ho-Sang of the Maple Leafs, recently dropped an album, proving that hockey players are multi-talented. Follow the Guest: https://www.instagram.com/andyzilch/  https://twitter.com/andy_zilch  Join the Hockey Fan Social Club presented by House of Hockey Podcast here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/hockeyfansocialclub/  Shop at Pure Hockey with our special link: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=730573&pw=242313  Try Rogue Energy  https://rogueenergy.com/7q1gKjoWEkxI9s Use Promo Code: STADIUMSCENE to save 10% Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/houseofhockeypodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/houseofhockeypodcast/  https://twitter.com/houseofhockey_   Want us to answer your questions on the podcast? Or discuss a topic?www.HouseofHockeyPod.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/houseofhockeypodcast/message

Episode 207: The mystery of why Leon Draisaitl is somehow…off. The organized chaos that is the game of hockey. The function of intent in penalty calling. Responses to two different Seattle Kraken theme night goalie helmet art. David Perron's hit on Dylan Larkin, & the immediate overreaction to it. The rise of the reverse VH (vertical horizontal) in goaltending. NHL teams believing they need a better goalie (when they just need better defense). Thoughts on reducing the number of faceoffs in a game. Champions Hockey League with their fun & chaotic penalty rules. Recorded 10 December 2023

Welcome to "Expected by Whom?" A new hockey podcast hosted by Prashanth Iyer & Sean Shapiro, and presented by the Winged Wheel Podcast! Expected by Whom? is a show that will set out to prove that humans & numbers can co-exist, covering the world of advanced analytics in hockey, the "eye-test", and the unique human stories from across the NHL. In this incredibly exciting episode, Prashanth and Sean are joined by Sam Ventura, Buffalo Sabres VP of Hockey Strategy and Research! Tune into this episode for: - Chelios jersey retirement - Champions Hockey League rule changes - Sam Ventura interview - Professional journey through NHL ranks - War-On-Ice and hockey analytics - Building NHL analytics departments - & more!  Tune in and enjoy this episode, and many more EBW episodes to come! Follow EBW? on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExpectedByWhom Follow the Winged Wheel Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wingedwheelpod Go to https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/ for more great content! Subscribe to ShapShots: https://seanshapiro.substack.com/

On Episode 160 of Beers in The Lot, the guys talked about the last hurrahs of summer. The crew gave their thoughts on some recent rule changes in the Champions Hockey League that could make their way to the NHL. The guys finished the episode with a tribute to Jimmy Buffett including a story Rigs and Jonny concocted that fooled Danny earlier in the year. Beers in The Lot is partnered with The Hockey Podcast Network (www.thehockeypodcastnetwork.com) and a member of the Listen Frederick (listenfrederick.com) and Listen Hagerstown (listenhagerstown.com) networks. Sponsored by Draft Kings Sportsbook. Use promo code THPN at beersinthelot.com/draftkings for exclusive offers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Champions Hockey League in Europe adopted 3 new rule changes to its power play. Should the NHL consider one, none, or all three of them? We discuss which ones we like. We also give Cale Makar his season grade, and like Nathan MacKinnon, he has a report card he is proud to bring home to his mother to hang on the fridge. Finally, with the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals, if they were to win it all (which most believe they will), where does it rank among the other six Denver area championships? We give our rankings. Tune in, subscribe and enjoy! Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

The Champions Hockey League in Europe adopted 3 new rule changes to its power play. Should the NHL consider one, none, or all three of them? We discuss which ones we like.We also give Cale Makar his season grade, and like Nathan MacKinnon, he has a report card he is proud to bring home to his mother to hang on the fridge.Finally, with the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals, if they were to win it all (which most believe they will), where does it rank among the other six Denver area championships? We give our rankings.Tune in, subscribe and enjoy!Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly!https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalancheFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Take a moment to catch your breath before the Stanley Cup Final, with referee Kelly Sutherland mic'd up, the referees and linesmen working the Cup Final, the first female on-ice official enters the IIHF Hall of Fame, ECHL refs have an easy night, and the CHL looks at three major rule changes for the 2023-24 season -- all around penalties and power plays! More on these topics, including video clips and rule breakdowns, at scoutingtherefs.com Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports on Twitter and Instagram. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com Call the RefLine at 585-484-REFS!   Episode Transcript #166 Scouting the Refs is an unscripted audio podcast, designed to be heard. It's a whole lot more interesting to listen to the audio, but we're happy to provide a transcription below. This transcript has been generated using a combination of speech recognition software and human transcribers, and may contain textual or typographical errors.  Full transcript: https://scoutingtherefs.com/2023/06/40183/scouting-the-refs-podcast-166-making-the-cut-for-the-cup-final/   Todd: So I know we're all excited about the Stanley Cup final beginning and finally getting underway, Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights, but you know Josh? I'm thinking I want to start planning now. What we're going to be doing in the next few weeks when there's no games to watch, because no matter how much I prepare mentally at this point in time in the season, I always suffer from withdrawals after the Cup final is completed and the trophy is handed out. Josh: It's such a challenge, right? We go from the first round where you've got multiple games every night and just there's something going on everywhere at every hour. And the NHL even figured out scheduling this year, so with the games spread out, we could watch a lot of the action. And then it dwindles down a little bit more and now we've had this break of days without hockey, at least at the NHL level, and now the most we'll have is a game every other night. It's starting to feel real, Todd. It's starting to slip away a little bit. The hockey season is leaving us. Todd: It is and that's the hard part. I know the theory is that you start big and that it seems as though like you're kind of being weaned off the drug but it doesn't really work that way. You still suffer from the the withdrawals when it's gone.  Josh: And, you know, the warm temps outside don't exactly help you. The weather's warm. You want to be outdoors doing things, especially with these games on the weekend. You're out and about it's it's hot outside. You've got shorts and a t-shirt on, and then you come back in to watch some ice hockey. Yeah, I I love the length of the season. I love that we have all these games, but when you start to get into June, especially the middle of June, it it feels like maybe we've gone too far. Todd: You know, we'll, we'll get through it. We always do. And there will be the anticipation before long of the new season. This is the Scouting the Refs Podcast. Please make sure you follow us on the social channels. Josh, of course can be found @scoutingtherefs on Twitter and Instagram, you'll get me at @toddlewissports on Twitter and Instagram as well. Coming up on this week's episode: Kelly Sutherland mic'd up, who made the cut, a Hall of Fame career, and new rules the NHL should be considering. I am very excited to discuss this topic, Josh. Josh: New rules are always interesting, sometimes they have unintended consequences, so you never know how it will play out, but it will be interesting to see. Todd: Okay, so let's get to some of the other stuff before we talk about the potential for for new rules. Four-star review for the video of the Western Conference Series game One. You hear from players, you hear from coaches, but most importantly you hear referee Kelly Sutherland at work out on the ice. We've seen these  videos pop up semi regularly. They provide great insight into what is happening on the ice during the games, and conveniently enough, the bad words are taken out for you. That's why it takes a couple of days to get them out. So Kelly Sutherland, as you've perhaps seen before in some of these videos, is one of the most vocal referees out on the ice. He's explaining to players what he sees after a play. He's telling goaltenders that he's watching for the goalie interference. He's explaining to coaches what is happening out on this. It's it's as if he is a coach out on the ice at times. I think it's a great job that he does. Josh: Absolutely. It's one of the reasons that when they've had the player polls in the past that Sutherland scores so highly as one of the league's top officials. It's not only about positioning and judgment and comportment and all of the things that go in from an officiating standpoint. But from the players point of view, here's a guy who's actually helping you understand where the line is, and he's giving you advance notice before he's calling the penalty. And as a player, that's what you wanna have. You want to know where you stand and and when you're getting too far over the line. And that's what Sutherland does. I think one of his greatest strengths is the communication side of thing of warning guys and when they're getting too close and putting pressure in the crease. Or when it's a potential interference call and things he's seeing out there, so he tries to set that up front and then stick with that standard the whole game. And it's great when you have the mic'd up videos, because then we get to hear some of that dynamic and you see what goes into it before a penalty's actually called. Because he might have been chatting about it for the whole first period, halfway through the second period and a guy keeps at it and now all of a sudden he's blowing the whistle because he's warned him and he's had that conversation and it's one of his strengths. And it's really interesting to hear the types of things that go on. But you're right, Todd, it's almost like he's the second coach out there advising these guys. So he's not just enforcing the rules, but he's he's warning them he's giving them a heads up. He's reminding them of where the line is and when they've gone to far, that's when he has to send them off to the box. Todd: I I love it too. It's not just after the play that he's explaining calls, but as you mentioned, when two players are tied up, he's telling one like, okay, let him go. You gotta let him go now otherwise. You get the interference call and it's just like I don't want to penalize you, but I'm going to have to pretty soon. Josh: Yeah. And it's great in this video, you can hear a nice exchange he has with Keegan Kolesar about a hit that happened and there was a cross checking why he didn't call it and Kolesar's great, super polite there. Just thanking him for it. ‘I appreciate it' is what he says afterwards. So you might not always agree with it, but just giving that explanation and. Letting the guy understand why the call was or wasn't made in a certain situation is immensely helpful. But I don't know if you noticed, Todd, in the clip one of the coaches is on there saying, ‘Nice chat, Kelly.' We don't actually get the content of that conversation. So I don't know if it was something they wanted to keep quiet, or if there were just too many four letter words to include it. Todd: Yeah, that that sometimes the editing can be a little bit tricky on those. Again, I think it provides great insight and good job, I believe for putting those out even if it's 3-4 days after because of all the all the approval that has to go through. So with this video and hearing Kelly Sutherland at work, it is not surprising that he was one of the referees named to work in the Stanley Cup. Final he'll be joined by Steve Kozari, Wes McCauley – no surprise there, Dan O'Rourke, and Chris Rooney. The linesmen are Steve Barton, Scott Cherrey, Brad Kovachik, Kiel Murchison, and Jonny Murray. Congratulations to all for reaching the final. There's no real surprises with any of these names, is there? Josh: No, everybody's been here before, so I can't say that any of them come as a total shock. You've got tons of veteran experience there, McCauley, Sutherland both working their 10th Stanley Cup Final, Rooney with six. Even Johnny Murray, with six. So everybody's been here plenty of times. They all know what it's like, what the pressure entails, what the big games mean. It was not a shock.   I was hoping that some of the younger guys might have made it. We saw Jean Hebert make the Cup Final last year, thought he might have a shot at returning this year, but he and Trevor Hanson, looking to make his Cup Final debut, both left off of the rosters. I thought either one of them could have made it, but who do you cut in their place? This is such a a challenge here. Figuring it out. So you think of – from an NHL standpoint – everything that goes into it and it's your full season, it's your mid season grade, it's your season end evaluation and then it's what you've done each round in the playoffs. So all of that leading up to it and I I think you know, we see and expect who's going to make it. And I I'd say these are like you said, Todd, no surprises here on these crews. Todd: Now, as you explained nicely in a piece on the scoutingtherefs.com website, the final works a little bit differently in that there's not specifically a backup referee at each event and the whole procedure of pairing guys together works a little bit differently as well. Josh: It's interesting to see because all season long we get this rotation of refs. Everybody works the next game with a different partner, typically because of travel, maybe they'll have a back-to-back together, but you're typically working each game with an entirely different crew. Through the first few rounds of the playoffs, that changes a bit because we do see ref pairings and linesman pairings, and often we see that quartet move together through some games. We definitely saw in the conference final where Kelly Sutherland's crew, the same four of them, worked together each game. Once you get to the Stanley Cup Final, they throw everybody back in the hat and basically draw numbers again. So you've got an odd number of referees, which means we're no longer having that pairing; we're having a rotation where the first two guys will work game one, the second two guys will work game two and then they'll start to mix it up after that because of the odd number. So your partner being a standard guy and and maybe at some of them that you've worked together the entire postseason up until now, now you're gonna get a new partner every night. So back to how the regular season works with the rotation. Obviously you're hoping these are your top officials. These are the best of the best. These guys have been consistent throughout the postseason, so it shouldn't matter, but it definitely shakes things up a little bit, so it'll be interesting to see how those tendencies translate when we see a guy where maybe two guys have worked together the entire postseason and now they get to work with different partners in the Stanley Cup Final. Todd: One other note on the referees who are and are not working the Cup Final, and you and I were exchanging messages during this game. But for those that say there is no accountability for officials, yes, there is, because there was one particular game with the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes, where not one, but two goals were overturned on offside challenges and those two linesmen are not working in the Stanley Cup Final. Now, they were so close. It was microscopic that they were offside plays, but this is the price that they're paying. Josh: Yeah,  and we don't know. For sure if that happened to be the reason or the straw that broke the camel's back, or if there are other contributing factors here in making that decision. But, certainly, it's one of those things that you look at from an officiating management standpoint when you have guys that are frequently involved in coaches challenge or you have referees that maybe are calling major penalties, that they're downgrading after review, maybe it makes you question their judgment a little bit. I'm not saying it's right or wrong and and like you said, these are really close plays, so I'm not even going to point fingers at the officials or or find fault in how it worked out, but certainly the optics of having a call that had to be overturned on such a public stage and in such a critical juncture in a key moment for a goal to be scored or not, you can't help but think that that did put the spotlight on them a little bit more and may have influenced Stephen Walkom's decision. Todd: A couple of non-NHL notes that we should mention as well. Congratulations to Sandra Dombrowski, who now goes by Sandra Frye. She has become the first female on ice official inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame. Congratulations Sandra on a great international hockey career.  Josh: Yeah. Very nice to see that honor there. The class of 2023 was inducted. We have lots of players from all over the place and another official making it in. And there's very few in the IIHF Hall of Fame. Only eight now, with Dombrowski's edition and mostly European, we don't have an American or even a Canadian official that are yet in the IIHF Hall of Fame, so there's there's still boundaries to hit there, but nice to see Dombrowski get in. She broke plenty of boundaries coming in and making her way up. Even as a hockey player, when she was younger, she couldn't find a team to play with as a woman, so she founded her own and it went from there and she was involved in a lot of firsts. The first unofficial women's game at the World Championship and then the first woman referee of a Women's World gold medal game. So nice to see her recognized for all the contributions to hockey, both as a player as an official and then coming off the ice, working as a supervisor and then part of the IIHF officiating committee. So she's given a lot to hockey and nice to see them reciprocate and and give the honor of putting her into the IIHF Hall of Fame. Todd: So the first North American referee that could go in potentially maybe a few years down the road, you know if that was Wes McCauley, I got to think that the acceptance speech is going to be out of this world because they they let them do that at the presentation, don't they? Josh: They do and they did, and Dombrowski gave a great speech. It was wonderful to hear from her and you could tell how much this meant to her; how much hockey means to her. So it was a great honor, but I just picture Wes being most comfortable with just want to give that speech with the mic on, at center ice in full uniform. Todd: Five for fighting! Josh: We've got an induction! Todd: Perfect. Love it. Okay, also non-NHL-related. Congratulations to the Florida Everblades for their win over the Newfoundland Growlers. They win the Eastern Conference final in the ECHL. They'll move on to play Idaho in the final. That series also opens up on Saturday, June the 3rd. Congrats to the Blades who are going for back-to-back titles. It is the second time these two teams have met. In 2004, it was the Idaho Steelheads that prevailed . It was an interesting game summary in this one. It was a double overtime game as I mentioned, but barely a whistle blown for a penalty. Josh: Yeah, quiet one for the officials, which is —  It's funny, we joked last week on the podcast about how things tighten up and saying that when you get into game six or game seven, we see fewer and fewer penalties and things really tighten up and I think it's on both sides, right? I think it's on the officials. Maybe I don't wanna say pocketing the whistles, cause that becomes a a negative, but maybe calling that standard tightly and making sure everybody knows where it is. But we also see it on the players trying to be on their best behavior because they don't want to be the person sitting in the box that's responsible for a power play goal against, especially when goals are so critical. But this one, Todd, referee Sam Heideman and Alex Normandin called a clean game effectively because they didn't hand out any power plays. They had some penalties. We had a holding minor that was accompanied by a diving penalty, so that washes out; we have no man advantage there. Only one other penalty in the game. And you can thank the linesman for it because it was a bench minor for too many men on the ice. Todd: Now those of us that are familiar with the ECHL and have, you know, seen a few games, is this a first? Josh: It's a relatively well behaved game for these guys. Nice to see how well-mannered both clubs were. I got to watch part of the game didn't see the whole thing, but you know it's one of those things where you don't want to be the guy who messes it up. You're trying to keep it clean. You don't wanna get whistled for anything. You're kind of playing a little more careful, a little, a little safe there, especially in a game that spent a lot of the time tied. I mean from the second period on, the whole third period, the whole first over time, you've got a tie game there. So you definitely don't want to be the guy who puts your team shorthanded. Todd: I'll just end by saying go Blades. That's my hometown team. Okay, now we talked about some potential rule changes that are going to take place. They are taking place in the Champions League in Europe and I think that there's some some of these –  in fact, I like all of them – that could and should be considered by the National Hockey League. Okay, so let's go through them one at a time. First, being minor penalties dealt with the same as a major penalty in that a team that has caused a minor penalty will remain shorthanded, even if the opposing team scores a goal, so you're serving the full two. Josh: Yeah, not a radical change here. This is one of those ‘everything old is new again' kind of moments because this is how it was in the National Hockey League up until 1956. You sat for the whole 2 minutes; you served your time. If they scored once, twice, three times, however many they score in that 2 minutes, you're staying in the box. So I think the Champions League is looking to boost goal scoring here and they also say that they want to make sure punishments are consistent. So yeah, you did the crime you will do the time, no matter how many goals get scored during your sentence. Todd: I don't think that's an unreasonable thing. I know that we had an exceptional power play this year with the Edmonton Oilers, but it still was, what? Just over 30%. So it's unlikely that you're going to score two or three or four goals, but maybe that helps as a deterrent. Josh:  It could because those penalties become a bit more valuable. And right now you're looking at it as you're either short handed for two minutes or you've given up a goal and then you're back to even strength. Now you're definitely going to be shorthanded for the whole 2 minutes, and you aren't capped at just giving up one shorthanded goal, so it does put a little premium on those penalties, which hopefully doesn't put more pressure on the refs when it comes to not wanting to decide the game or factor into the game. You need to call it the same way, it's just that the each penalty call becomes a bit more impactful, potentially. Todd: Okay, also with a delayed penalty, a minor penalty will be served even if a goal is scored while a delayed penalty is pending. Josh: Yep, and I'm good with this one. This is one of those interesting situations where many of the leagues wipe out the goals on delayed penalties. NCAA College Hockey in the US actually has this rule currently where a goal scored on the delayed penalty does not wash out the penalty. If you score on the delayed call, you still get a power play afterwards and the player still serves his time, which now under this other rule will also be a full 2 minute power play coming out of that. Todd: Right. Josh: It's it's pretty interesting at the NHL level and others that penalty just disappears. It never happened. The the guy doesn't have two minutes associated with any infraction. He doesn't serve any time in the box; the entire penalty isn't even recorded.  At the USA Hockey level, it is recorded but not served. So I think it's interesting. I mean, I've rallied before in the past to say they should consider at least booking the guy for the two minutes and making him sit in the box even if you don't give the team a man advantage, but I think this is the most honest way to do it. The delayed penalty isn't a power play. It's an opportunity where the other team can't touch the puck, so it it definitely comes to a benefit to the attacking team. They get to pull the goaltender, they get to maintain possession. So there there's definitely a benefit there, but I've always been amazed that it offsets the power play there. And again I think this is just try to keep balance and keep scoring down, but now you're going to see more scoring because not only will you score on the delayed penalty… or if you do, you'll still get a 2 minute power play. Todd: I like it. I think it's a a good idea and the other one that's being implemented by the Champions League is that a short handed goal erases a current minor penalty. If the team shorthanded scores, then their minor penalty will come to an end. I'm okay with this. I guess it's a bit of a ‘get out of jail' free card. Well, even more of a bonus than that, but I think it will encourage teams to maybe try stuff on the penalty kill. Josh: This is the most radical of them, right? Because everything up until now has been ‘Delayed penalty? You're still going to serve the time', ‘Other team scores? You're still gonna serve the time.' Well, your own team scores. Now you get out of jail free — so you worded it properly, Todd, I think that's exactly what it is. And this one's not looking at the change from a punishment standpoint. This is purely around goal scoring because you're you're hoping that you can get that team to stretch things out a little bit and think offensively, which could open scoring the other way and make those short handed teams a little less defensively conscious because now they want to score. They want to get that time back, especially if it's late in the game, you're trailing, you don't wanna wait out the whole 2 minutes. If you can get this goal, you can get back to even strength. So I think it's an interesting move. I think it's definitely the most radical of the ones that are coming in here and the one I'm curious to see what types of changes that makes to how teams approach being shorthanded and and what the power plays look like. And remember with those other changes, you will be shorthanded the entire time, so you've got that two minutes you can be scored on multiple times unless you do this to end your short handed situation by scoring a shorthanded goal.  The combination of these three makes it really interesting. I feel like it's gonna take some time for teams and coaches to adapt to what the strategy is here and how best to take advantage of this and and how to work it properly. So I'm glad the Champions Hockey League is putting these in place, since these are ones that we've talked about at the North American hockey level and it's the right place to test it. It's this the specialty league. They have limited scope, limited teams, 24 teams this year coming in from all over Europe. So because of the way they're set up, I think it's a great proving ground to see how are these going to work when we first put them in place and then by the end of the season, is it still doing what we thought it would? Or have we seen things change dramatically?  And you know what they then they take a break, they can change it for next year, but at least this is the right place where you can actually try that and see how it plays out before you implement it at a larger scale or at the AHL, ECHL, NHL level. Todd: I have one more that's been suggested, I think by a few people, but I think would be an interesting to be part of this experiment as well. If the team that has is getting the penalty has a choice between being on the man advantage for two minutes or taking a penalty shot. Josh: That's an interesting one. You know, we've, we've seen that come up before in discussions on especially late in game situations. Should it be a power play? Should it be a penalty shot? Todd: Right. Josh:  In the past you look at penalty shot, success rate versus power play success rate and it's not that far off. I mean we've we've seen maybe the penalty shots are a little bit higher, but statistically speaking it's not a huge difference where you see a big swing there, I think it'd be interesting to give teams that option, especially when you've got the full 2 minutes because now. Do you want 2 minutes on the power play where you can score multiple times, or do you want one shot at a breakaway? In this situation, you know if you're trailing in the game, maybe that 2 minutes is valuable and you you'd rather have the penalty shot. Or maybe the opposite is true and you just wanna kill time off the clock and you'd rather have the two-minute power play. I think that'd be an interesting strategy driver there, too, Todd, on how do you approach it because now you've got a power play that could result in multiple goals, or you get to take the penalty shot, which is only one – uses no time on the clock – but do you think your team has a better chance on the penalty shot than on the power play? Interesting dynamic there. Another one where I think it takes time. You you'd have to put that in and coaches would figure out how best to make it work for their team. You know, if you're the Edmonton Oilers this past season, you're taking the power play every time. Some teams with limited success or with a really strong breakaway scoring player there, you might want to take the penalty shot and I think that it just changes things up from a strategy standpoint. Todd: Now you mentioned the downfall.  Coaches ruin everything.   Thanks for listening… or reading. Please like, share, and subscribe to the Scouting the Refs Podcast wherever you get your podcasts: