Around The OHL Podcast

A former Peterborough Pete, Jason Williams would go on to play 11 seasons in the NHL, most notable with the Detroit Red Wings. Williams was a part of the Red Wings team that won the Stanley Cup in 2002. Williams shares some stories playing alongside future hall of famers, and some other memorable moments along the way. Williams talks about how he bet on himself as his junior career wrapped up in Peterborough, and that led to an eventual pro contract with the Detroit Red Wings. After retiring, Williams has spent the last three season coaching, and has helped lead the Elgin-Middlsex Chiefs to a Minor Midget Alliance Championship this year. He talks about his transition to coaching, as he prepares for the OHL Cup. Share your thoughts with the guys from Around the OHL and follow the show on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Jake Jeffrey is the morning anchor on Global News Radio 980 CFPL, assistant coach and general manager of the Strathroy Rockets and co-host of the Around the OHL podcast Mike Stubbs is the radio voice of the London Knights and host of London Live from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every weekday on Global News Radio 980 CFPL.   Follow Around the OHL: Twitter: @AroundtheOHL Facebook: Facebook.com/AroundTheOHL Instagram: @AroundtheOHL Website: AroundtheOHL.com Follow co-hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs:  Twitter: @AOHLjake, @stubbs980 We LOVE that you are loving the Around the OHL podcast! If you haven’t subscribed yet — what are you waiting for?​   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bit of a goalie theme to this week’s episode, as the guys are joined by to guys having outstanding seasons in the OHL. Brett Brochu talks about what’s being going right during his rookie season, and the rare company he recently joined as a rookie 30-game winner. Also on the show, Kitchener Rangers goalie Jacob Ingham talks about playing in Kitchener, what’s helped him take the next step in his career, and his “Jake’s Saves” initiative, which raises awareness of the importance of blood and stem cell donation. Share your thoughts with the guys from Around the OHL and follow the show on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Jake Jeffrey is the morning anchor on Global News Radio 980 CFPL, assistant coach and general manager of the Strathroy Rockets and co-host of the Around the OHL podcast Mike Stubbs is the radio voice of the London Knights and host of London Live from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every weekday on Global News Radio 980 CFPL.   Follow Around the OHL: Twitter: @AroundtheOHL Facebook: Facebook.com/AroundTheOHL Instagram: @AroundtheOHL Website: AroundtheOHL.com Follow co-hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs:  Twitter: @AOHLjake, @stubbs980 We LOVE that you are loving the Around the OHL podcast! If you haven’t subscribed yet — what are you waiting for?​ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Around the OHL we look at the impact that the Miracle on Ice had on the Ontario Hockey League and we also talk with one of the best statisticians in hockey. Every young hockey player has options when it comes to their development. If you are good enough and fortunate enough to get to a high level, you might explore NCAA opportunities, you might choose major junior or you might be Auston Matthews and head for Switzerland. Following the Miracle on Ice on February 22, 1980 in which the United States upset the USSR at the Winter Olympics, the number of American-born players entering the Ontario Hockey League and being drafted by OHL teams began to increase significantly. London Knights colour commentator Jim Van Horne breaks down the numbers. Then we look at numbers in their purest forms with Geoffrey Brandow who provides fanatstic statistical breakdowns for games happening across the Canada Hockey League. Share your thoughts with the guys from Around the OHL and follow the show on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. Jake Jeffrey is the morning anchor on Global News Radio 980 CFPL, assistant coach and general manager of the Strathroy Rockets and co-host of the Around the OHL podcast Mike Stubbs is the radio voice of the London Knights and host of London Live from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every weekday on Global News Radio 980 CFPL.   Follow Around the OHL: Twitter: @AroundtheOHL Facebook: Facebook.com/AroundTheOHL Instagram: @AroundtheOHL Website: AroundtheOHL.com Follow co-hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs:  Twitter: @AOHLjake, @stubbs980 We LOVE that you are loving the Around the OHL podcast! If you haven’t subscribed yet — what are you waiting for?​ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs are catching up with Kingston Frontenacs forward Shane Wright, who has done some very exceptional things in the league since he was granted exceptional status, allowing him to be drafted as a 15-year-old. His play this season has many hockey fans already looking forward to the 2022 NHL draft, where Wright will be one of, if not the top pick. The guys also check in with Victor Findlay, who looks at come recent OHL grads playing university hockey in Canada as the USPORTS playoffs are right in the thick of things.  Findlay also calls games for the Mississauga Steelheads, so he sheds some light on the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, and how it should be smooth sailing for the Ottawa 67’s. Speaking of playoffs, Mike and Jake shares their thoughts on which path to the finals they would prefer, a relatively easy first three rounds where the teams wasn’t really battle tested, but is healthy for the finals. Or, a team that may be a bit beat up, but is operating on full cylinders after getting tested earlier in the playoffs. Share your thoughts with the guys from Around the OHL, you can follow the show on Twitter and Instagram, and like us on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs welcome the guys from the Unnamed Hockey Podcast, Pete Dalliday, Jeff Twohey, and Ryan Lalonde. They swap OHL stories about Memorial Cups, games seven's, top OHL players of all time, and plenty more. Dalliday is the TV play-by-play voice of ther Peterborough Petes, while Twohey is has long ties to the league, now a senior advisory with the Kingston Frontenacs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs are focusing on those "middle of the pack" teams who could cause some trouble for the league's top teams. The Mississauga Steelheads and Flint Firebirds have both been rolling as of late. Steelheads' forward, and St. Louis Blues prospect, Keean Washkurak joins the show to talk about how Mississauga has turned things around The guys also check in with the head coach of the Flint Firebirds Eric Wellwood, as the Firebirds set more than their fair of franchise records this season. Host Jake Jeffrey also shares some story lines from around the league in his weekly Jaker’s Dozen at aroundtheohl.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs have a pair of big guests on this week show, as they’re joined by Sarnia Sting forward Jacob Perreault, and Ottawa 67’s Head Coach André Tourigny. Following a gold medal as an assistant coach of Canada’s world junior team, Tourigny was named the Head Coach of the team for next year’s tournament. He talks about the big win this year, the long wait and preparations for the 2021 tournament, and unfinished business for the Ottawa 67’s. Perreault joins the guys to talk about his sophomore season as he prepares for the NHL draft, and with three siblings playing hockey at a high level, a former NHLer as his dad, there was plenty of hockey at the Perreault household growing up. Hosts Jake Jeffrey also shares some story lines from around the league in his weekly Jaker’s Dozen at aroundtheohl.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minor Hockey teammates Ryan Suzuki and Mason Millman are back together after the Saginaw Spirit acquired Suzuki from Barrie at the OHL trade deadline. The pair spent their younger years with the London Junior Knights AAA program, and now find themselves wearing the same jersey at the OHL level.   Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs talk to the pair about their minor hockey memories, their separate experiences at the NHL draft and building for another playoff run in Saginaw.   Jake and Mike also talk about jersey retirements, what the requirements should be, and who’s banner could be next to be raise to the rafters of an OHL rink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s episode, Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs look back on a busy OHL trade deadline. They will speak with a  GM who was busy, a GM who wasn’t, and a GM who likely made his biggest moves in the off-season. Roger Hunt (Oshawa Generals), Bill Bowler (Windsor Spitfires), and Mike McKenzie (Kitchener Rangers) join the show to talk about the unique aspects about this year’s deadline, and some of the challenges they faced. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-ohl-podcast/id1058585109?mt=2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys caught up with Dale and Mark Hunter, days after the brothers returned home with world junior gold medals. Mark talks about building a championship team, while Dale talks about the challenge of coaching such a star studded lineup, and how a hunch likely led to Akil Thomas’ game winning goal. What was with the black jerseys? The guys get to the bottom of it with team Canada’s equipment manager Chris Maton, and also get a fans perspective, a OHL season ticket holder who made the trip to the Czech Republic to watch the tournament Also, the guys look back on comments from Akil Thomas on Around the OHL in November, talking about what the World Juniors and the Canada/Russia rivalry means to him. Pretty neat considering he would score the golden goal just under two months later. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-ohl-podcast/id1058585109?mt=2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the midway point of the season, hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs highlight some of the major story lines from the first half. The first few months have had its fair share of surprises, and also some things that should come as no surprise to anyone. The guys check in with Kingston Frontenacs Coach Kurtis Foster about the Fronts’ first half, and Windsor Spitfires coach Trevor Letowski joins the show to talk about his experience as a coach and player at the World Juniors, and the strong start for the team in Windsor. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-ohl-podcast/id1058585109?mt=2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look into the emergency preparedness that goes into every OHL game. Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs talk to London Knights Athletic Trainer Doug Stacey about the on ice incident between the Knight and Niagara IceDogs. Stacey talks about the preparation that goes into every day, making sure that an emergency plan is in place in case they need it. A shout out to the quick working medical staff who helped get Tucker Tynan to hospital, when he had successful surgery. The IceDogs goalie is now back with family in the USA as he begins his recovery. The guys also chat with someone who’s been in a similar position before. Years before he was the Head Coach of the Kingston Frontenacs Kurtis Foster broke his femur during an NHL game. He shares that experience, what went through his head while he was on the ice, and the difficult recovery he had to go through. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-ohl-podcast/id1058585109?mt=2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs look at some of the OHL teams who are in a bit of an identity crisis, are they good enough to go for it? Or should they trade some assets and build for the future. The guys will play the classic game show of their own creation DO WE HAVE ENOUGH, taking a look at which teams do, and with teams don’t, have enough to go on a championship run. They are also chatting with Stan Butler, who was the longtime coach of the North Bay Battalion until a recent restructuring of the organization. Butler has a long history with Hockey Canada, he shares his thoughts on the tournament, the selection process, and gives some insight into just how hard it is to make this team. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-ohl-podcast/id1058585109?mt=2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs take a look at the 12 OHLers who been named to Hockey Canada’s World Junior Selection Camp. The guys go through the list of players, discussing which each one could bring to the team, and their chances of making the roster. The guys are also joined by Victor Findlay, who offers his insight on the OHLers at camp, as well as the five former OHLers who will be suiting up for the U-SPORTS Allstars as part of the selection camp. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-ohl-podcast/id1058585109?mt=2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode, hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs share their thoughts on what makes a good leader. They also speak with some current OHL capatains about their ledership styles as Ty Dellandrea (Flint Firebirds) and Akil Thomas (Niagara IceDogs) join the show.    Also, former OHL captain Danny Syvret shares his thoughts as well, he captained the London Knightas to an OHL and Memorial Cup Championship in 2005. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-ohl-podcast/id1058585109?mt=2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode will feature some of the strange story lines from around the league. Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs are chatting about the Guelph Storm’s surprise start with the teams play-by-play voice Larry Mellot. With many expecting a rebuilding year following an OHL Champioship, the Storm have won nine straight and are near the top of the Western Conference. Also, we get a first hand account of the game that saw 21 goals. Voice of the Hamilton Bulldogs Reed Duthie looks back on a wild 11-10 overtime win over the Sudbury Wolves over the weekend. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-ohl-podcast/id1058585109?mt=2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A star-studded line up for this week's show as the guys are joined by Akil Thomas (Niagara IceDogs), Quinton Byfield (Sudbury Wolves), Cole Perfetti (Sagiaw Spirit), Thomas Harley (Mississauga Steelheads), and Hunter Jones (Peterborough Petes). Also on this episode, Head Coach of Canada's World Junior Team Dale Hunter (London Knights). https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-ohl-podcast/id1058585109?mt=2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this weeks episode, the guys take a behind the scenes look at billet families in the OHL. The guys speak with the billet family of London Knights forwards Connor McMichael and Luke Evangelista (Kevin and Angela McGoniga​l). They also touch base with the man who organizes it all, and was once paired up with a billet family himself when he played for the Plymouth Whalers, now Assistant General Manager of the Knights Colin MacDonald. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-ohl-podcast/id1058585109?mt=2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, the guys look at ten teams in the OHL, and some of the bigger storylines early in the season. Trades, break out seasons, things to watch for and more from all ten teams. Next week, the guys will take a look at the other ten teams in the league. Also on the show, the guys interview former OHLer and current Assistant Coach of the Niagara IceDogs Mark Mancari. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-ohl-podcast/id1058585109?mt=2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs are joined by former OHLer and Assistant Coach of the Owen Sound Attack Joey Hishon. The former draft pick of the Colorado Avalanche talks about his favourite moments from his playing career, a career altering injury, and his return to Owen Sound as a coach. It's the Around The OHL Podcast with Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs. Subscribe for FREE on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts and never miss an episode. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-ohl-podcast/id1058585109?mt=2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.