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Hockey Talk
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Analyzing local, Ontario and national hockey news. We have guests from local to NHL every week. The show is broadcast live on Wightman TV Channel 6 and here in Podcast form. We talk all things Hockey from a Canadian and Southern Ontario perspective.
Each week they feature a new guest either in the studio or by phone. The hosts sometimes don't hold back from chirping with each other, but you can count on them for all the facts.
Follow us on Twitter @hockeytalk913
Each week they feature a new guest either in the studio or by phone. The hosts sometimes don't hold back from chirping with each other, but you can count on them for all the facts.
Follow us on Twitter @hockeytalk913
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September brings the hope and excitement of a new season! Try-outs, player signings, new coaches and plenty of rumours!! Host Andy Clark runs through news of where junior players from Grey, Bruce, Huron and Perth are trying out around Ontario or have already been signed to start the season.Photo: Hanover Baron's North Conference 2025 Win - Credit Adam Olivero
Host Andy Clark (@greycountyguy) returns to the Owen Sound Attack's rookie and prospect camp being held in Shallow Lake due to Bayshore renovations! It's an early chance to see talented young hopefuls compete to earn a spot in the OHL. How did Attack first round selection Max Delisle look? Which free agent invite scored in every scrimmage game? Which players ultimately were invited to main camp? Listen in and let Clark be your guide.
Interviews with more than a dozen Hanover Barons players and personnel as they celebrate their 2025 Schmaltz Cup victory as champions of the Provincial Junior Hockey League (Ontario Jr. C)! We talk to GM Pete “Elvis” Irwin, coaches and ten players - from rookies to overagers - to get a sense of what it took to win it all, and what their plans are moving towards next season!
We look at each of Owen Sound Attack's 15 draft choices and where players from Grey - Bruce - Huron - Perth - Collingwood were selected. We cover other interesting draft tidbits before welcoming Tim Woods for a 1991-92 OHL hockey cards box break! A real gem for junior hockey fans!
Host Andy Clark visits P&H Centre in Hanover to grab short interviews with Alliston Hornets' Jackson Young, Orillia Terriers' Jordan Fuller, Hanover Barons' Alex McGillivray, Fergus Whalers' Ty Anselmini & Hanover Barons President Mike Meyers. Hockey Card Guy Tim Woods then joins us for a Miscellaneous Pack Break. Happy 2025 everyone!
Jamie Bennett joins Andy Clark to share opinions and insights on the 2024-25 Ontario Hockey League regular season as it nears the halfway point. The hosts then crack a dozen packs of 2021-2022 Upper Decks Artifacts - whose turquoise rookie parallel did they get? Happy Holidays!
Andy Clark and Adam Olivero travelled to the Durham Arena on December 14th, 2024 to interview some of the Leafs Alumni as they took on the Durham Thundercats Alumni in a charity hockey game. The funds raised supported the Durham Foodbank.We had the chance to talk with Wendel Clark, Nik Antropov, Rick Vaive and Todd Gill. Sit back and enjoy!
Host Andy Clark talks to former Barrie Colt and Kingston Frontenac defenseman Kyler Nixon about his hockey bloodlines and winning Sutherland and Allan Cup championships. We learn a bit about his grandfather Bev "Wolfie" Nixon through a "From the Clarkives" and get audience feedback on how much the Leafs should offer Johnny Tavares.
This classic episode from January 2017, in which the guys talk with former Owen Sound Attack and Gatineau Olympiques forward Josh Domingues about his playing career and the cool business he had recently founded called Flashfood, which was later featured on Dragon's Den. OHL Insider Bill Grainger joins for the middle block then hosts Steve Fitzsimmons, Ryan Drury & Scott Bridge talk mental health.
Host Andy Clark interviews Jill Moffatt, founder of Grey Bruce Goaltending. They talk about her business, as well as her unique career in goaltending, which includes a record-setting 4 years in the NCAA and a couple of years of pro hockey in Europe. Tim Woods then returns for a Pack Break where we uncover some unique pieces in 2000-2001 Upper Deck Swedish Hockey League packs.
Host Andy Clark has three interviews with former Hanover Barons: Joe Bak, Chad "Digger" Diehl and Troy Nieuwenhoff. An installment of "From the Clarkives" looks at Coach Jim Nixon's 1992 approach to building a team chasing its 9th league title in 10 seasons then we talk Hanover Barons hockey cards!
Andy Clark (@greycountyguy) has a sit-down interview with highly entertaining and successful coach Dan Cameron, who pioneered personal hockey coaching in Ontario starting with the Lindros brothers. He also took his winning ways to European Pro, OHL, Georgetown Raiders Jr. A and a power-packed Father Henry Carr Jr. B. Enjoy!Photo Courtesy: The Toronto Star
Host Andy Clark (@greycountyguy) makes his annual trip to the Owen Sound Attack's rookie and prospect camp at the Harry Lumley Bayshore arena to see talented young hopefuls compete to earn a spot in the OHL. How did Attack first round selection of Pierce MBuyi look? Who was the mystery player who scored a hat trick? Did any kids with local connections stand out? Listen in and let Clark be your guide.
1990 & 1991 Hockey Card Pack Break Special: Hockey Talk goes retro as host Andy Clark gathers a round table of hockey fans to open a pile of 1989-90 Score cards from around the time they all graduated from high school. Clark then compares and contrasts 1990-91 packs from a bunch of different companies. What Rookie Cards did they find?
Host Andy Clark (@greycountyguy) heads to the National Hockey Association / National Hockey League Birthplace Museum in Renfrew, Ontario and interviews director Bonnie Hastings. A lot for hockey history buffs in this show - from "Cyclone" Taylor to the birth of the Montreal Canadiens! Special thanks to Aubrey Ferguson and SIHR. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Charlie MacDougall.
Andy Clark and Jamie Bennett assess moves made by Canadian-based NHL teams during the first week of Free Agency, as well as identify winners and losers from our perspectives. Listen along to find out if you agree or not!
Familiar Hockey Talk voice Jamie Bennett joins host Andy Clark to analyze the 2024 NHL entry draft. We look at some Analytics of the 32 players selected in the first round, give our takes on how each Canadian-based team did at the draft table, and look at fan input via a Twitter poll. There are also heartfelt fond memories of former Maple Leaf Sergei Berezin.
Classic Episode from 2016 when Steve, Ryan and Andy talked to two OHL captains who have gone on to big things - Kincardine's Garrett McFadden of the Guelph Storm and Sudbury Wolves' Kyle Capobianco. Bill Grainger, the OHL Insider, then joins the lads to talk nicknames in sports.
Memories of Ron Ellis: Host Andy Clark shares a few less known anecdotes about the kind and gracious Leaf & Summit Series legend, including a "From the Clarkives" that shines a light on how much the 1967 Maple Leafs smoked! Tim Woods joins the show at the back end for the latest "Pack Break" segment.
Host Andy Clark looks at news and notes then analyzes players selected to and from the MidWestern Ontario region with a particular focus on the Owen Sound Attack. A blaster box break of 2022-23 OPC Platinum hockey cards follows.
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