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A weekly look inside the Owen Sound Attack of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) featuring interviews with players, coaches, media and more.
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There was little to be said after the Attack dropped Game Three 10-0 and now face the prospect of being swept out of the First Round for the fourth straight season. Game Four will mark 1429 days since the Attack's last playoff game victory. There were no post-game interviews recorded after the loss, however this week we have an extended Media Room Roundtable that was recorded in front of a live audience at the Bayshore before the game.  A huge thank you to the Attack fans who showed up early and asked some great questions to our Media Panel and to Greg Hoddinott and the Owen Sound Attack setting up a special room for the event. 
The Owen Sound Attack wrap up the regular season with a wild 8-7 overtime win against Kitchener, combined with a solid 4-3 win over Flint mean the Attack are headed into the playoffs as the 6th seed in the West.  Owen Sound will face Flint in Round 1 of the OHL Playoffs beginning with Game 1 in Flint on Thursday March 26th at 7pm. Stay tuned for a special Playoff Preview Episode with Adrien Mousseau this week! This week, the three Overage Players join the podcast: Noah Nelson, Noah Roberts and Lenny Greenberg. Plus Assistant coach Reagan O'Grady and the Media Room Roundtable!
As the OHL enters the final week of the Regular Season, the Attack still have a chance to finish in 6th place in the Western Conference, thanks to a point collected in an OT loss to Brampton and a 4-1 win over Guelph. This week, we're joined by Attack forwards Caden Taylor and Jake Crawford, as well as head coach Scott Wray. The Media Room Roundtable discusses some possible playoff opponents and the possible starting goalie for Game One of the postseason. 
After a disastrous game in Guelph on Friday, the Owen Sound Attack name Pierce Mbuyi the 30th captain in team history. Mbuyi would go on to score his 30th of the season as the Attack down Sarnia 5-4 in overtime at the Bayshore. Captain Mbuyi joins the pod this week to talk about the new responsibility. Plus Julian Brown Landon Jackman and Assistant Coach Brandon Shaw. The Media Room Roundtable talks about recent performances and Adrien Mousseau joins to talk about possible OHL Expansion.
The Owen Sound Attack pick up back-to-back wins for the first time since December 5th. With 5-of-6 points picked up this week, the Attack have a firm hold on 7th in the Western Conference. Joining the podcast this week are Masen Wray, Wes Royston and Assistant Coach Reagan O'Grady. Plus the Media Room Rountable!
Carter George returns to Owen Sound for the first and possibly final time since he was dealt to the Soo Greyhounds. The Attack put five goals past their former teammate but ultimately Carter stole the game in a shootout win. Carter joins the podcast this week, along with Attack forwards Noah Nelson and Tristan Delisle.  Assistant coach Brandon Shaw is also a guest this week, plus another eition of the Media Room Roundtable and Moose On The Loose with Adrien Mousseau!  
The Owen Sound Attack begin a 5-game road trip in Eastern Ontario with stops in Peterborough, Kingston & Ottawa. This week we're joined by former Attack Captain and current blueliner for the Ottawa 67's David Bedkowski, along with Attack defenceman Lenny Greenberg. Assistant coach Reagan O'Grady talks about what the coaches saw behind the bench and Matt Hermiz joins from the broadcast booth at TD Place in Ottawa.  
The Owen Sound Attack snap their losing streak in dramatic fashion coming from behind to defeat the Kitchener Rangers 3-2 in overtime.  The Attack would fall to the Bulldogs in Brantford 4-1 Friday before returning home to beat Guelph 4-3 on Saturday night. This week, Attack newcomer Jared Langdon makes his podcast debut along with Pierce Mbuyi who scored twice against Guelph.  Head Coach Scott Wray talks about the positive outcomes for the team this week and looks forward to the upcoming road trip to Eastern Ontario. Also, the Media Room Roundtable sees the return of Adrien Mousseau, along with Greg Cowan and Matt Hermiz. 
The Owen Sound attack suffer back-to-back 3rd period meltdowns against Kitchener and Niagara to run their losing streak to seven straight games. With only one win in their last 15 games, the frustration after a 5-0 loss to Niagara could be felt from the dressing room to the stands.  This week, we talk to promising Attack prospect Alex Lisi, as well as Attack forward Nick Sykora. Assistant Coach Reagan O'Grady talks about the frustrated feelings on the bench and the Media Room Rountable discusses if naming a captain might be a solution.
The Attack welcomed their moms to the Bayshore for the annual Mom's Weekend! Despite closing out their 5-game homestand with losses to London and Barrie, the Attack's biggest fans joined their sons for a skate around the Bayshore on Sunday afternoon. This week, we're joined by Blake Munnings and his mom, Melissa. Also, Jake Crawford and mom Andrea, along with Kim Burroughs - Mom's weekend original organizer and mother to former Attack forward Ethan Burroughs. Cole Zurawski talks about his experience at the Top Prospects game and Assistant Coach Brandon Shaw looks for positives during the Attack's current losing skid.  The Media Room Roundtable had a special guest this week as Adrien Mousseau paid a visit to the Bayshore for the first time in almost 10 months.  This week's episode is dedicated to the memory of Attack Online Scorekeeper, Gerry Martell.   
The Attack look to move on after an emotional Trade Deadline that saw the departure of star goalie Carter George, Captain David Bedkowski and rookie defenceman Mason Roy. In return, Julian Brown joins the team to fill the role of a big, physical presence on the blueline.  Julian joins the podcast this week, along with General Manager Dale DeGray and Attack Head Coach, Scott Wray. There's a slightly different version of the Media Room Roundtable as Spencer Byers and Lucas Ireland join J.C. outside the Attack dressing room following the game to talk about the deadline deals and who may take over the vacant captaincy. 
As the calendar turns to 2026 the Owen Sound Attack pick up their first win of the new year to send a 7-game losing streak on the strength of Matt Koprowski's 43-save performance in Sarnia. Unfortunately the Attack stumbled early at home Saturday against Peterborough and fall short of a comeback to the Petes. This week, Matthew Koprowski talks about overcoming a tough start to the season to regain his form in the net. Lenny Greenberg and Assistant coach Reagan O'Grady talk about the game Saturday and the injures that continue to pile up. Plus the Media Room Roundtable ponders if the Attack have turned a corner in the new year and chat about Carter George at the World Juniors.   
Back from the Christmas break, the Attack come up short against the Brantford Bulldogs but play a physical, disciplined game that featured a goaltending battle between Matthew Koprowski and Ryerson Leenders.  This week, we're joined by Attack rookie forward Landon Jackman, along with second-year defenceman Elliot Arnett. Head coach Scott Wray weighs in on the game and a provides insight on a last-minute mistake that put the Attack short-handed.  The Media Room Roundtable is back together plus Adrien Mousseau is back with "Moose on the Loose" to talk about the World Juniors and some OHL trades announced on Sunday.   
The Christmas break could not arrive at a better time as the Owen Sound Attack continue to slide down the Western Conference standings thanks to a 6-game losing streak. As the injuries pile up, the emotions are running high. None higher than Attack Captain David Bedkowski who played arguably one of his best game of the season against London this week.  David is a guest this week, in addition to the Media Room Roundtable featuring Matt Hermiz, Greg Cowan, Spencer Byers and Michael Harris. Plus, we take some time to reflect on how the podcast has evolved over the last year and some new ideas for 2026.    
The Attack head on a northern trip to Barrie, Sudbury and Sault St. Marie while rumours swirl about the future of two key players. This week, Greg Cowan of the Owen Sound Sun Times joins to talk about his recent conversation with Dale DeGray regarding Carter George and Tristan Delisle. Plus, Adrien Mousseau makes his bi-weekly guest appearence to talk about the players named to Team Canada's World Junior Camp and OHL Top Prospects, Pierce Mbuyi and Cole Zurawski.
After a surprise trade on Halloween sent Michael Dec to Erie, it seemed like it might come back to haunt the Attack in the future...Dec delivered with 3 goals and 3 assists in back-to-back games at the Bayshore this weekend. This week, we catch up with Carter George as he prepares to depart for Team Canada's camp ahead of the World Junior Hockey Championship. Plus, a chat with Attack blueliner, Braedyn Rogers. Assistant Coach Reagan O'Grady shares his thoughts after splitting the games with Erie and the Media Room Roundtable discusses the Dec/Royston trade and possible retired numbers for the Attack.  
While Owen Sound drops both games of the home-&-home with the Windsor Spitfires, Attack goalie Matthew Koprowski returned to the net for the first time in 5 weeks to secure his first victory of the season on Sunday against Kingston.    This week, Attack players Easton Mikus and Noah Roberts join the pod, along with Head Coach Scott Wray. Adrien Mousseau returns to talk about the CHL vs USA Top Prospects game and the Media Room Roundtable discusses lessons learned VS Windsor.
This week, the coaching staff spoke of the need to get back to playing boring, defensive hockey...Friday night's contest in Guelph was anything but... The Attack maintain position in the Western Conference after picking up 4 out of 6 points this weekend.  Joining us this week are players, Harry Nansi and Ethan Kindree. Assistant Coach Brandon Shaw checks in plus there's another Media Room Roundtable where we discuss the Memorial Cup in Guelph and a lengthy OHL Suspension.
The Owen Sound Attack complete a trade with Peterborough to acquire Caden Taylor. Caden joins the pod this week, along with U17 Gold Medal winner Max Delisle. Attack General Manager Dale DeGray provides some insights on the Taylor trade, plus his thoughts on the OHL moving to an in-person draft in 2026. Also joining us this week is former Attack Captain and current AHL Rookie, Landen Hookey from the Belleville Senators. Plus Adrien Mousseau talks about some key players to watch at the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge.
The injury bug knocks out two Attack forwards for 6-8 weeks as the coaching staff shuffles lines for a key Midwest Division matchup against the London Knights. This week, we're joined by Attack forwards Pierce Mbuyi and Cole Zurawski, along with head coach Scott Wray.  Plus the Media Room Roundtable discusses options available to the team as they deal with injuries to Jake Crawford and Masen Wray. 
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