Podcast appearances and mentions of don hay

Today on the show the guys look back on another win for the Kraken and ahead to tonight's playoff action. Rick has an issue with his shirt and the guys discuss earworms. Joining Donnie and Rick today are Thomas Drance (19:00), Farhan Lalji (50:36) and Don Hay (1:01:37).

In this week's episode, hear from Kamloops Blazers associate coach Don Hay, Prince Albert Raiders head coach Jeff Truitt, Regina Pats captain Connor Bedard and Red Deer Rebels forward Kalan Lind.

Peter Loubardias covers more than just the Calgary Flames, and we had a wide ranging conversation from Don Hay, the changing demographics of players, Darryl Sutter, what its like calling PXP of games, WHL Playoffs, and beyond

One of our favourite guests, Steve Ewen, dropped by to look at the state of the Vancouver Giants, the newspaper industry, the current covid crisis in The WHL, the upcoming trade deadline, and much more. Subscribe to your local paper

In this week's podcast, we welcome two of the most distinguished and well-respected men in hockey. They're also two current members of one of the more unique coaching staffs in hockey with the WHL's Portland Winterhawks. First, you have vice president, general manager and head coach Mike Johnston, who has almost 40 years of coaching experience at just about every level of hockey. Johnston has coached 10 seasons in the NHL, including two years as head coach with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Johnston took over the Winterhawks part way through the 2008-09 season and has turned it into one of the model franchises in junior hockey, producing for NHL talent such as Seth Jones, Ryan Johansen, Nino Niederreiter, and Cody Glass. Next, you have assistant coach Don Hay, who just finished his third season with Portland. Hay is of course the WHL’s all-time winningest coach, setting the record with 743 victories, and has won three Memorial Cup championships (two with the Kamloops Blazers and one with the Vancouver Giants). Considered a legend in the coaching fraternity, he's played a role in developing countless NHL players who have gone on to become household names for hockey fans over the course of his career. Hay and Johnston first worked together at the 1995 World Junior Championships. With their roles reversed (Hay as head coach, Johnston as an assistant), they led Canada to a gold medal. The two have remained friends and a coaching resource to one another during their careers, resulting in a reunion with the Winterhawks. To have two coaches of their stature on the same bench is certainly a rare occurrence and no doubt provides an incredible environment for players to learn and grow in Portland. Find out how they have blended their individual coaching philosophies, their process for designing practices, and the importance of staying humble in this week's podcast.

We checked in with Nick Marek to see how the Winterhawks have been handling the truncated season, how this years experience will benefit them in the future, riding the bus with hockey minds like Mike Johnston and Don Hay, dealing with the uncertainty Marek faced during the long offseason, and […]

We checked in with Nick Marek to see how the Winterhawks have been handling the truncated season, how this years experience will benefit them in the future, riding the bus with hockey minds like Mike Johnston and Don Hay, dealing with the uncertainty Marek faced during the long offseason, and […]

Portland Tribune sports reporter Kerry Eggers interviews Portland Winterhawks assistant coach Don Hay.

Don Hay says he'd like to eventually continue to coach, and also admits it's a bit tougher coaching younger players these days

THN's Ken Campbell and prospect expert Ryan Kennedy discuss the start of the IIHF World under-18 tournament in Russia (0:45) and the OHL's plans for a summer development league for kids (10:20). Plus, they listen to Ryan's interview with Canada under-18 coach Don Hay (15:15), shine the 2018 draft spotlight on American center Jack Drury (23:10) and break down Calgary's prospect pipeline (26:30).

THN's Edward Fraser and prospect expert Ryan Kennedy discuss hockey's latest prospect news. Topics include: Kamloops coach Don Hay's record for most WHL coaching wins (0:30), Ryan's takeaways from the CHL top prospects game (1:40) and how the Soo Greyhounds' dominance is influencing other OHL teams (5:45). Plus, Ryan's interview with Soo GM Kyle Raftis (7:05), they shine the 2018 draft spotlight on Russian forward Grigori Denisenko (18:00) and break down the Minnesota Wild's prospect pipeline (21:30).

Don Hay, Kamloops Blazers head coach in conversation with Reid Wilkins. Plus hear from U of A Panda's Goalies Dayna Owen and Kirsten Chamberlain on their recent shutout streak. 

Dave and Ryan are live on tape on location from the Pacific Coliseum in scenic East Van.  Home to the WHL's Vancouver Giants and the old home of the Vancouver Canucks, we set up shop like a lemonade stand in the stands and chat with whoever comes by. John Ashbridge, Giants and Canucks’ PA announcer joins us first. He chats with us about the Pavel Bure's #10 being retired, his friendship with Gino Odjick and the unusual way Boston Bruins' power forward Milan Lucic joined the Vancouver Giants'. Later, we're joined by Vancouver Giants d-man and Calgary Flames prospect Brett Kulak. He sits down for a loose conversation about wearing #69 on Don Hay's hockey team, the NHL draft combine and what his first taste of pro hockey was like, last season playing a handful of games with the AHL's Abbotsford Heat. Finally, hip-hop artist and friend of the show Dan, aka Cuddle Puppy, joined us. We chat about high school hockey in Yellowknife, his hop influences and of course, Mike Modano! Cuddle Puppy performed the Giants rap song heard through out the podcast. One of the biggest shows we've ever produced and easily the most fun. Enjoy everybody!