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Matt and Blake discuss the careers of legendary Sabres play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret and Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, as well as whether Pius Suter makes the Canucks a playoff team. Other topics include the two-year anniversary of Amar Doman buying the Lions, the game Sunday in Regina, Lionel Messi willing to play on turf, and Canadian efforts in golf and basketball this month helping redeem poorer performances in soccer and tennis. John Shannon stops by to evaluate the Suter signing and situate Jeanneret's role in keeping Sabres fans engaged during lean years -- not unlike Jim Robson, John Shorthouse and John Garrett with the Canucks. He also comments on Toews' complicated legacy given the club's scandal with Kyle Beach, and the possibility of more trade activity in training camps as NHL clubs get cap compliant. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt and Blake discuss the careers of legendary Sabres play-by-play man Rick Jeanneret and Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, as well as whether Pius Suter makes the Canucks a playoff team. Other topics include the two-year anniversary of Amar Doman buying the Lions, the game Sunday in Regina, Lionel Messi willing to play on turf, and Canadian efforts in golf and basketball this month helping redeem poorer performances in soccer and tennis. John Shannon stops by to evaluate the Suter signing and situate Jeanneret's role in keeping Sabres fans engaged during lean years -- not unlike Jim Robson, John Shorthouse and John Garrett with the Canucks. He also comments on Toews' complicated legacy given the club's scandal with Kyle Beach, and the possibility of more trade activity in training camps as NHL clubs get cap compliant. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat Sports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's another special edition of the show on a long weekend! S&P Presents Vancouver Media Legends: Squire Barnes and Jim Robson. Matt and Blake spend the B.C. Day holiday speaking to two B.C. legends. Squire Barnes, ex of BCTV now Global, tells us why shaving his moustache and changing from specs to contacts helped launch his television career. He's been bringing British Columbians sports news and highlights for more than 30 years, so he gives us his thoughts on the Canucks as well as outlining his friendship with Michael J Fox and making it to the Ellen show. Jim Robson is the legend of all media legends in this province. The original voice of the Canucks outlines how he got the team's play-by-play job, how he could've been a baseball announcer in Seattle and Milwaukee, his first NHL game and a shocking encounter with Tim Horton, as well as his partnership with Tom Larscheid. He also reflects back on his famous calls -- "Adams, Greg Adams!" and "he'll play, you know he'll play" -- during the '94 Cup run. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's another special edition of the show on a long weekend! S&P Presents Vancouver Media Legends: Squire Barnes and Jim Robson. Matt and Blake spend the B.C. Day holiday speaking to two B.C. legends. Squire Barnes, ex of BCTV now Global, tells us why shaving his moustache and changing from specs to contacts helped launch his television career. He's been bringing British Columbians sports news and highlights for more than 30 years, so he gives us his thoughts on the Canucks as well as outlining his friendship with Michael J Fox and making it to the Ellen show. Jim Robson is the legend of all media legends in this province. The original voice of the Canucks outlines how he got the team's play-by-play job, how he could've been a baseball announcer in Seattle and Milwaukee, his first NHL game and a shocking encounter with Tim Horton, as well as his partnership with Tom Larscheid. He also reflects back on his famous calls -- "Adams, Greg Adams!" and "he'll play, you know he'll play" -- during the '94 Cup run. Presented by Applewood Auto Group.Follow us on social (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok & YouTube). Powered by Go Goat Sports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Broadcasting live from Audi Downtown Vancouver... The show kicks off with the Welcome Matt going through some clips of the opening day of training camp. The guys welcomed in the legendary Jim Hughson to the show to talk about his recent retirement. Jim talked about a few of the chats he has had in the last couple days with people he has worked with and says he can’t wait until the 24 hour news cycle is over and he becomes ‘Jim down the block’. He talked about why he didn’t extend his career like a lot of the other greats. A very interesting take on life in the bubble. He talked about the pull to go east to further his career. Talked about the parallel between himself and Jim Robson retiring earlier. Talked about career highlights. Says that there are too many individual ones to mention but that every memory tells their own story. Jim talked about the difference between calling radio and tv and realizing that some of his best calls are when he said nothing at all. Jim talked about some of his catchphrases and why he phased some of them out and why some of them stuck. Jim talked about the switch over to calling video games. He says it was a project to be proud of, despite it being the most tedious work of his life. Thomas Drance of the Athletic joined the fellas and started off by talking about his new VanCast co-host, Farhan Lalji. He followed that up by talking about the bag skate and who excelled. He talked about the science behind JT Miller and how he went about that particular part of the camp. Drancer talked about Garland losing his lunch. Drancer touched on how much Will Lockwood impressed him throughout the day. Following up with the Hamonic situation and if there is a story here or not. St. Louis Cardinals slugger and Maple Ridge native, Tyler O’Neill joined Matt and Blake to talk about his incredible season. He also talked about his relationship with Baseball Hall of Famer, Larry Walker. Tyler talked about what it is like to play in St. Louis. He says it’s just something you need to come and experience. He hopes it’s still awhile before he makes his way back up to BC. Jeff Paterson joined in his regular spot. Started talking about the guys who you would need to look at to move out. Starting with the two guys who’s salary lay within the three million dollar range. Talked about Hamonic and his personal decision to not be at camp right now. Followed up with why the Canucks need a player like that right now. Talked about the camp to date for OEL and Lockwood. Also how nice it is to be back in the building, to see fans in the stands with players on the ice. Told a hilarious story about getting into the building in Abbotsford this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Broadcasting live from Audi Downtown Vancouver... The show kicks off with the Welcome Matt going through some clips of the opening day of training camp. The guys welcomed in the legendary Jim Hughson to the show to talk about his recent retirement. Jim talked about a few of the chats he has had in the last couple days with people he has worked with and says he can't wait until the 24 hour news cycle is over and he becomes ‘Jim down the block'. He talked about why he didn't extend his career like a lot of the other greats. A very interesting take on life in the bubble. He talked about the pull to go east to further his career. Talked about the parallel between himself and Jim Robson retiring earlier. Talked about career highlights. Says that there are too many individual ones to mention but that every memory tells their own story. Jim talked about the difference between calling radio and tv and realizing that some of his best calls are when he said nothing at all. Jim talked about some of his catchphrases and why he phased some of them out and why some of them stuck. Jim talked about the switch over to calling video games. He says it was a project to be proud of, despite it being the most tedious work of his life. Thomas Drance of the Athletic joined the fellas and started off by talking about his new VanCast co-host, Farhan Lalji. He followed that up by talking about the bag skate and who excelled. He talked about the science behind JT Miller and how he went about that particular part of the camp. Drancer talked about Garland losing his lunch. Drancer touched on how much Will Lockwood impressed him throughout the day. Following up with the Hamonic situation and if there is a story here or not. St. Louis Cardinals slugger and Maple Ridge native, Tyler O'Neill joined Matt and Blake to talk about his incredible season. He also talked about his relationship with Baseball Hall of Famer, Larry Walker. Tyler talked about what it is like to play in St. Louis. He says it's just something you need to come and experience. He hopes it's still awhile before he makes his way back up to BC. Jeff Paterson joined in his regular spot. Started talking about the guys who you would need to look at to move out. Starting with the two guys who's salary lay within the three million dollar range. Talked about Hamonic and his personal decision to not be at camp right now. Followed up with why the Canucks need a player like that right now. Talked about the camp to date for OEL and Lockwood. Also how nice it is to be back in the building, to see fans in the stands with players on the ice. Told a hilarious story about getting into the building in Abbotsford this morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Brady when he is joined by his one time General Manager and Vancouver Canuck legend Darcy Rota, Live Wednesday April 21, 2021 on facebook, youtube or twitter. Back in 2006 Brady walked away from the Swift Current Broncos due to mental health issues. Upon his return home, the Burnaby Express (Coquitlam now) came knocking with Darcy Rota at the helm. In the first 3 games Brady had 9 points playing on a line with long time NHLer Kyle Turris but that is where the fun ended. Brady quickly slipped back into addiction and didn't finish the season with the Express who went on to win the National Championship. Darcy was one of few people who always had Brady's back, watch live to find out the whole story. Darcy Irwin Rota (born February 16, 1953) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who spent eleven seasons in the National Hockey League. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Darcy's formative years including Bantam / Midget level hockey were in Prince George, British Columbia. Rota played his junior hockey with the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WCHL, helping the club reach the Memorial Cup in 1971 and 1972. A dangerous sniper, he led the WCHL in goals in 1972–73, notching 73 in just 68 games en route to a 129-point season. Following the season, he was selected 13th overall by the Chicago Black Hawks in the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft. Rota stepped straight into the Black Hawks' roster in 1973–74, and turned in a solid rookie season with 21 goals and 33 points in 74 games. Over the next several seasons, Rota developed into a solid, gritty, two-way player who made a solid contribution at both ends of the ice, although he didn't develop into the type of scorer it was thought he could be when he was drafted. He scored at least 20 goals in each of his first four seasons in Chicago, with his best year as a Black Hawk coming in 1976–77 when he co-lead the team with 24 goals. Late in the 1978–79 season, Rota was dealt along with Ivan Boldirev to the Atlanta Flames in a blockbuster trade which saw Tom Lysiak moving to Chicago.[1] He started off well in Atlanta with 9 goals in 13 games to close the season, but struggled in 1979–80 with just 18 points through 44 games. Midway through the season, he and Boldirev were dealt again, this time to the Vancouver Canucks, giving a delighted Rota a chance to play for his hometown team. Rota's first full season as a Canuck in 1980–81 would be the best in his career to that point, as he notched career highs with 25 goals and 56 points. He would miss a substantial chunk of the 1981–82 campaign with a knee injury, but was a key component of the squad which reached the 1982 Stanley Cup finals, notching 6 goals in 17 playoff games. For the 1982–83 season, Rota spent much of the year on a dynamic line with Thomas Gradin and Stan Smyl, and turned in the finest year of his career. He led the team in goals with 42 and finished with 81 points, both of which set club records (since broken by Markus Näslund) for a left winger. Rota continued to excel in 1983–84, and was selected to play in his first NHL All-Star Game. He appeared to be on target for another season of close to 40 goals when he suffered a serious neck injury on a check from Jay Wells of the Los Angeles Kings. He managed to return for the playoffs, but was eventually forced to undergo spinal fusion surgery in the summer of 1984. He attempted to rejoin the Canucks in November of that year, but was warned that he risked further injury if he continued to play. After a few practices, he opted to retire. Rota finished his career with 256 goals and 239 assists for 495 points in 794 NHL games, along with 973 penalty minutes. Rota Fans called themselves the "Rota Rooters"! Management career Rota was hired to work in public relations for the Canucks, and served in various positions in the team's front office, including a spell as Director of Player Development, until they parted ways in 1990. He then spent a stretch working for the NHL as an assistant to league president John Ziegler. From 1994 to 1996 he served as a commentator on Canucks TV telecasts alongside Jim Robson. In 1998, Rota became head coach of the expansion Burnaby Bulldogs of the BCHL. Rota resides in the city of Coquitlam, and in 2000 he became part-owner, president, and general manager of the expansion Coquitlam Express of the BCHL. He built the team which won the 2006 Royal Bank Cup. Rota left the organization after the 2014 season
This week in anguish: - Life (or in this case its henchman, Bell Media) finds new and intriguing ways to punch us in the gut. - JPat, who poured his actual tears and toil into 1040 over many years, spent just over 30 minutes talking about its demise. We spend nearly 45 minutes. - Get the nostalgia machine revved up and there's no telling where it will go. We talk Sports Page, Jim Robson, Tom Larscheid, and the rapidly diminishing cohort of on-air voices who "get it". - We're not even remotely done yet. Talk moves on to 650's ancestors, the time the Griffiths owned a radio station, and the slow, seemingly inexorable march to media monopolization. - The bubbly scales have fallen from Ardella's eyes (gross), and we re-examine what we thought we'd learned about the playoff Canucks in the harsh light of mid-February. - And for our Stech in Time: Troy's doing great, everyone loves him and Detroit, and we deserve whatever fate befalls us from here. Thanks for listening! This episode supports the Hockey4Youth foundation and HerosHockey.
Dave Pratt is joined by Hockey Hall of Famer Jim Robson - a few days ahead of his 85th birthday - as usual contributor Ben Kuzma is stuck in a snowstorm. Dave and Jim talk the Gallant firing, whether the Canucks are overplaying Markstom, Quinn Hughes making the NHL All Star game, Cheech nearly winning a car at the '83 All Star game, and look ahead to the upcoming tribute night next month for the Sedins. The guys look back at Pavel Bure's incredible time in Vancouver. Robson chats on his favourite moments in the Canucks 50 seasons, and some of his play by play calls that have become iconic.
Episode 23 of The LarschCastFeat. The Larschcasters:Host: Tej Dhaliwal (@DrDangles87)Co-Host: Sat Oberoi (@SatOberoi)Roundtable:Nav Dosanjh (@NavDosanjh1983)Brad Thomas (@BradleyT_Tweets)Producer:Gulu Nanda (@GoldenBoyGullz)Guest of Honour:Jim Robson
Episode 22 of The LarschCastFeat. The Larschcasters:Host: Tej Dhaliwal (@DrDangles87)Co-Host: Sat Oberoi (@SatOberoi)Roundtable:Nav Dosanjh (@NavDosanjh1983)Producer:Gulu Nanda (@GoldenBoyGullz)Guest of Honour:Tom Larscheid
Dave Pratt and contributor Ben Kuzma of Postmedia are joined by the Hockey Hall of Famer, the Legendary Canucks Play-by-Play man Jim Robson for the full episode. Dave, Ben and Jim start by reviewing the Canucks bumpy 0-2 start and their need to get a 'W' in the 50th anniversary season home opener on Wednesday night. They guys dig into Petey's start and not having Quinn Hughes on PP1. Jim reminisces on key dates, events and players in the tumultuous Canucks 50-year history from the landing of the franchise, to the first ever opening night, to the '82 and '94 Cup runs, to towel-power, the ill-fated Neely trade, Messier's signing in Vancouver and taking the 'C' off of Linden, to the Sedins, Luongo and McLean, and much more.
Guests include Jim Robson and Farhan Lalji.
Jim Robson joins Donnie and Moj to discuss Andre Boudrias and give his thoughts on the current Canucks team
Interested in working for a full-service business law firm? Check out this episode before jumping into it! Jim Robson summered and articled at Blakes (One of Canada's top business law firms) before joining the firm as an associate. Jim started with the Corporate group and found his way into the Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment Group. We talk about his law school experience at the University of Toronto, on-campus interviews, competition lawyer's interactions with the Competition Bureau, a recent merger that Jim worked on, and much more. Here is a link to the article that Jim mentions in the interview: Bass Pro/Cabela's: a case study of competitive retail mergers" by O'Melveny partner Ted Hassi and counsel Lindsey Freeman https://globalcompetitionreview.com/article/usa/1144867/bass-pro-cabelas-a-case-study-of-competitive-retail-mergers Please note: There is a paywall to access the article.
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Guests include Jim Robson and Jake Nerwinski.
Jim Robson discusses his relationship with the late John Ashbridge
A special feature interview with Rob Robson, and surprise guest Jim Robson to discuss their Christmas duet of 'Little Drummer Boy'; Buy/Sell/Hold is also this hour.
Rob Robson is surprised on the line by legendary Canucks broadcaster, Jim Robson. The two chat with Tom Mayenknecht about their 'Little Drummer Boy' Canuck Place collaboration.
Moj is joined by Frank Smith, David Sidoo and Jim Robson.
Nardwuar interviews Hockey Hall of Fame broadcaster Jim Robson (Vancouver, BC) and his son Rob Robson, a Bowie mock rock star ! Doot doo !
Jason sits down with John Stewart, Pucked in the Head’s official baseball correspondent in the Emerald City. Music this episode by Vancouver-based rockers The Matinée. Introduction John Stewart, ladies and gentlemen John’s shower is a puzzle worthy of Perseus himself A quick trip in the way back machine Dave Niehaus, the Jim Robson of baseball Felix … Continue reading Episode 66: Mariners talk, round one →
The All-Star break is over and regular season NHL games are back! Dave, Geeta, P Mac and Ryan are here to weigh in on Marty Brodeur's sudden retirement and new job with the St. Louis Blues front office...and not the New Jersey Devil's front office. They talk about the Canucks regular season return in a bad loss to the Ducks which Ryan was present for and ran into friend of the show Jim Robson all while heckling Ryan Kesler. They look at old NHL'ers who left their lone organizations to chase a Stanley Cup dream (Ray Bourque'ing it) and failed and share their thoughts on the NHL All-Star weekend. Some positive, some negative and some constructive criticism all while praising the Columbus Blue Jackets' cannon! Enjoy!
This week's podcast starts off with a quick look at Pat Quinn narrated by Jim Robson. Ryan, Geeta & Dave are live on tape at the Pacific Coliseum this week. This is the extended version of Pucks on net TV. They discuss the 2014 Hockey Hall of Fame class, Ryan Kesler's return to Vancouver and the chorus of boo's that greeted him. They look at the problems in Toronto and the snowed in Buffalo Sabres. Jack Johnson's financial troubles and Fun episode this week that is also airing on Shaw TV Vancouver and available on Youtube. Enjoy!
Chuck Kaiton interviews Jim Robson
Ben Scrivens doesn't want your soiled Oilers jersey, Edmonton! Ryan and P Mac on the street welcome you to this week's podcast after an eventful Battle of Alberta in Edmonton Saturday night. An angry Taylor Hall, a discarded jersey and more! This epsiode takes a look back at some of the great moments of the first twenty five episodes of Pucks on net. Highlights include: - Dave loves Daltron Thrower's truculence (Episode 11)- Sheila, John Tortorella, and a ringing cell phone (Episode 3)- Jim Robson and the Streakers (Episode 21) - Jeff laces up w/ Gilbert Brule (Episode 13)- John Ashbridge recalls Milan Lucic joining the Vancouver Giants (Episode 9)- Ryan getting kicked out of GM Place w/ his mom's drunk boyfriend (Episode 1)- Ryan and Sheila both want to party with the Oilers (Episode 3)- Cuddle Puppy talks hip hop with Ryan & Dave (Episode 9)- The dark plot of the Mighty Ducks (Episode 5)- Mike Comrie's Brick empire (Episode 12)- The Pucks on net Christmas Party (Episode 14)- Sheila's love for the alpha male, Todd Bertuzzi (Episode 11)
Eight hours after Team Canada defeated the Swedes 3-0 to win the gold medal, the gang gathers, sleep deprived and hung over from earlier in the morning. We chat about our night watching the game at a bar on Granville open late (but not serving alcohol) and the great atmosphere it was despite the 4am start. It's also part 2 of our interview with Jim Robson and John Ashbridge. In this episode, Jim talks about the old Chicago Stadium and the 1982 Canucks team, the New Westminster Bruins and the old Queen's Park arena, one of the most colourful characters in Canucks history, Gary Smith and so much more! Enjoy!
The long time voice of the Vancouver Canucks, Jim Robson and Vancouver Canucks and Giants public address announcer John Ashbridge join the podcast this week. They sit down with Geeta, Sheila, Dave and Ryan to talk all about hockey in Vancouver over the years. From the old Western Hockey League Vancouver Canucks, to the failed expansion draft bid in 1967 and the protests that followed from Vancouver hockey fans, Jim Robson tells it all without missing a beat. Stories of streakers at the Pacific Coliseum during Hockey Night in Canada to Andre The Giant at the Penthouse looking to beat up Jim, the first half of this interview is fantastic! Jim also talks about a memorable night when the Philadelphia Flyers hopped the glass at the Coliseum and took on some fans, as well as talks about the troubles they faced calling the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals from deep inside the balcony in Madison Square Garden surrounded by New York fans in blue shirts! Part 2 of the interview comes next week! Enjoy!
Chris Denwood has held a huge passion for martial arts and fitness ever since he was a child and has been actively participating in these disciplines since eleven years of age. Since this time, he has been exposed to various Asian systems including Aikido, Wing Chun, Ninjutsu, Iaido, Tai Chi and Chi Gung, which he has used to accentuate a higher understanding of his main art - Karate. Chris's training commenced primarily under the tutelage of Iain Abernethy (6th Dan), Gordon Harrison (5th Dan), Jim Robson (1st Dan) and visiting Chief Instructor, Sensei Doug James (8th Dan). Chris has written articles for notable martial arts/fitness periodicals including 'Combat', 'Traditional Karate', and 'Jissen'. In this minisode Chris Denwood talks about the launch of his new book.