BTS Hockey Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Avon Old Farms' Brennan Ali joins the show to discuss his season thus far for the Winged Beavers, his commitment to Notre Dame and his plan moving forward in the hockey world!
Jackson Blake joins the show to discuss his season in Chicago, being drafted by the Canes and his commitment to North Dakota!
Michigan commit Brian Nicholas joins the show to talk about his commitment to the Wolverines, and stories about his visit as well as his season for Scarsdale and the New Jersey Avalanche!
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Jordan Gustafson from the Seattle Thunderbirds joins the show to talk about growing up in Ardrossan, playing in the WHL, and living in Seattle!
UMass commit Chris Delaney joins the show! We discuss his commitment to the Minutemen, his first year in the USHL and what it was like growing up in Massachusetts!
Minnesota Duluth commit Zam Plante joins the show to discuss his commitment to the Bulldogs, as well as his first year in the USHL in Chicago and how he's preparing to make a run with Hermantown this coming winter!
Nathan Gaucher of the Quebec Remparts joins the show to talk about his upcoming season in the QMJHL, his draft year as well as how he prepared for the season!
Prince George's Riley Heidt joins the show to discuss heading into his sophomore season in the WHL, the improvements he's made over the summer, and learning to be a leader for the Cougars.
Wyatt Johnson, first round pick of the Dallas Stars, and current Windsor Spitfires forward joins the show to chat about getting drafted, what it was like representing his home country, and how he's looking forward to playing for a new coach in the OHL!
Jake Livanavage joins the show to discuss his coming season with the Chicago Steel, his experience playing for Team USA at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and his commitment to North Dakota!
Jayden Perron joins the show to talk about his coming season with the Chicago Steel, his preparation for the jump to the USHL, and his commitment to North Dakota!
Devon Levi joins the show!
We talk about his upcoming season at Northeastern, his experience at the World Juniors for Team Canada and some advice he was given by a legend goalie!
Jack Hughes Joins the Show! We talk about his past two years at the USA NTDP, his coming season at Northeastern, and his goals for his draft year!
Nick Pierre joins the show! We talk about his offseason training, as well as his commitment to Wisconsin and his goals for the upcoming season in Sioux City!
You can follow Nick on Instagram @nick.pierre7 and you can follow Jack on Instagram @jacklegwin
Mackie Samoskevich of the Chicago Steel joins the show this week to talk about his decision to commit to the University of Michigan, what it was like growing up in Connecticut as a hockey player and how he's preparing for the draft!
Northeastern defenseman and Montreal Canadiens prospect Jordan Harris joins the show to discuss his year in Boston for the Huskies, his improvements on the ice as well as his plans for his future!
Tristan Luneau joins the show to discuss his first year in Gatineau for the Olympiques, playing in the QMJHL bubble, as well as representing his country at the Youth Olympic Games.
Jack returns to recap the Quarterfinals, as well as preview the semfinal games between Canada and Russia as well as the USA and Finland. Check it out!
Jack is back to discuss Day Eight of the WJC! Trevor Zegras scored five points for the USA in a 7-0 win over the Czech Republic, Quinton Byfield scored six points for Canada in a 10-0 win over Switzerland, and Russia took out Austria 7-1.
Jack is back to discuss Day Seven of the WJC, where Sweden took down Austria 4-0 and Germany took down Slovakia 4-3 in OT.
Jack is back on Day 6 of the WJC to discuss Finland's 4-1 win over Switzerland, Canada's 3-1 win over Slovakia and the Czech Republic's 2-0 upset of Russia!
Jack discusses the big wins for Sweden, Canada and USA, and whether you can glean anything out this tournament for a player's future. (Spoilers: You can't.)
Jack is back for the first day of the WJC!
He discusses Slovakia's 1-0 win against Switzerland, Finland's 5-3 win against Germany and Russia's 5-3 win over USA!
Jack is back to talk about the second day of pre-tournament hockey. He discusses Kirby Dach's injury that will hold him out for the rest of the tournament, as well as discussing Canada's 1-0 win over Russia and the Czech Republic's 6-0 win over Slovakia.
Jack is back recapping the first day of exhibitions between Switzerland and Austria as well as the USA and Finland!
Spoilers: Cole Caufield is pretty good at this hockey thing.
The World Juniors are back!
Jack talks about his predictions for the WJC, his players to watch as well as that the BTS Hockey Podcast will be coming to you every single morning throughout the WJC recapping the previous day's games and looking forward to the afternoon and evening games!
Matt Coronato Joins the Show to talk about his start to the season in the USHL for the Chicago Steel, as well as growing up in Long Island and his commitment to Harvard.
Shawinigan's Xavier Bourgault joins the show to talk about his progression as a player, his time in the QMJHL, and growing up as a hockey player in Quebec.
Carson Lambos Joins the Show!
We talk about his transition to playing in Finland, how he's preparing in his draft year, and talk about his love for the game of hockey.
Lambos is currently projected as top five pick in the 2021 NHL Draft by almost all outlets.
Bowling Green's team captain Connor Ford joins the show to discuss what it's like playing college hockey during the pandemic.
We also talk about his growth through the game of hockey, his time at Shattuck St. Mary in Minnesota, and growing up in Pittsburgh as a hockey player.
Ryan Chesley from the Team USA NTDP joins the show to discuss his season at Team USA, his progression as a player, and his decision between final two colleges on his list.
Zach Dean joins the show to discuss his past two years in Gatineau in the Q, how he's handling the pause of the season, as well as preparing for the coming NHL Draft.
He's currently projected as a late first round pick by many outlets.
Jack Devine joins the show to discuss his past year and a half at the Team USA NTDP program in Michigan, what it was like growing up in Illinois and his commitment to the University of Denver.
Brennan Othmann joins the show to discuss his transition from the OHL to the ECH in Switzerland, we also discuss his draft year and the improvements he's making on the ice.
Noel Gunler Joins the Show to talk about his transition from Luleä to Brynäs.
We also chat about getting picked by the Carolina Hurricanes and his experience with the draft.
Brad Lambert joins the show to talk about growing up in Finland, representing his home country, as well as what it was like as one of the youngest players to ever play in a game in Liiga at the age of 15.
Lambert is currently projected to be a top three pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, and has been compared to Nathan MacKinnon
Jack Hughes from the Team USA NTDP joins the show to talk about growing up in Boston, his commitment to Northeastern and his time in Michigan representing his country.
Nick Pierre joins the show to talk about his upcoming season in the USHL for Sioux City, his season last year for Hill Murray and what makes Minnesota hockey so special.
One of the top players in the 2021 Draft Class, Dylan Guenther from the Edmonton Oil Kings joins the show.
We talk about his rookie season in the WHL, his progress as a player and how he's trained during the time of COVID-19.
Adam Beckman joins the show to talk about his season in Spokane, what it was like being drafted by the Minnesota Wild and how he's training during this time.
Jayden Struble joins the show to talk about how he's striving to use his platform to address racial inequality in the game of hockey. We also talk about his past season at Northeastern and his goal of making Team USA this summer.
Hunter Brzustewicz joins the show to discuss making Team USA NTDP, his season with the Oakland Grizzlies and his experience at the Youth Olympic Games!
Chicago Steel GM Ryan Hardy joins the show to talk about the 2020 USHL Draft, the 2019 season and his goals moving forward as GM.
We talk about his past season with the Oakland Grizzlies, his time in Switzerland at the Youth Olympic Games and looking forward to his time in Plymouth next year for Team USA NTDP
Jacob Perreault Joins the show to talk about his first two years in Sarnia, what it's like growing up in a hockey family, and how he is preparing for the upcoming NHL Draft.
Ty Nelson joins the show to talk about being selected No. 1 overall in the OHL draft, what that experience was like, and how he's best preparing for his first year in the league.
2018 New York Rangers first round pick Nils Lundkvist joins the show to talk about his season in Lulea, how ready he is to play in North America, and his experiences representing his home country of Sweden.
Dawson Mercer Joins the show to discuss how he has been preparing for the coming NHL Draft, his transition from Drummondville to Chicoutimi and experience at the World Juniors in the Czech Republic.
Jake Sanderson joins the show to talk about the past two seasons with Team USA, his commitment to North Dakota and what it's like being a hockey player from Montana.
New Team USA NTDPer Lane Hutson joins the show to talk about his opportunity to represent his home country, his experience in Switzerland at the Youth Olympic games and what it was like growing up playing hockey in Illinois.
We talk about his commitment to Northeastern, his season in Chicago for the Steel and how he's training at home.
Devin Kaplan joins the show to talk about making the Team USA NTDP and his progression as a player.
Dylan Duke joins the show to talk about his past season with the U17's and U18's for the NTDP, his future in Ann Arbor for the University of Michigan, and having his younger brother Tyler with him in 2020-2021 at the program.
Alex Laferriere joins the show to talk about his commitment to Harvard, his season for Des Moines and his progression as a hockey player.
Kasper Simontaival joins the show to talk about his season in Finland, relationships with family and how he's preparing for the coming draft.
Akil Thomas joins the show to discuss his gold medal winning goal for Team Canada at the world juniors, being traded from Niagara to Peterborough and being a role model.
Sean Behrens joins the show to discuss his commitment to Denver, his year playing for Team USA and what it was like getting promoted from U17 to U18 late in the year.
Paul Davey joins the show to talk about his first season at Avon Old Farms, his commitment to Boston College and learning about what it takes to be the best.
Mitchell Fossier joins the show to talk about his four years at the University of Maine, playing hockey in the south, and his love of music
Carolina Hurricanes 2019 first round pick Ryan Suzuki joins the show to talk about getting traded to Saginaw, getting drafted and his relationship with Andrei Svechnikov.
Jamieson Rees joins the show to talk about his year in Sarnia, getting drafted by Carolina and his progression as a hockey player.
Kent Johnson joins the show to discuss his incredible year for Trail, and his commitment to Michigan.
Jordan Harris joins the show to talk about his game winner in the Beanpot Championship game, his season for Northeastern and his plan moving forward for the Montreal Canadiens.
USHL leading scorer and Northeastern commit Ty Jackson joins the show to talk about his season for Dubuque and how he has achieved what he has.
Sasha Pastujov from the Team USA NTDP program joins the show to talk about what it was like growing up in Florida as a hockey player, and his commitment to Notre Dame.
Tristan Sarsland joins the show to talk about his commitment to Colorado College and his season at Benilde St. Margaret.
Tyler Duke joins the show to talk about his experience in Switzerland and his year in Detroit for Compuware.
Philadelphia Flyers 2018 first round pick Jay O'Brien joins the show to discuss his journey from Dexter Academy to Penticton.
Jimmy Snuggerud Joins the Show to talk about his experience at the Winter Youth Olympics and his season at Chaska
Brendan Brisson from the Chicago Steel joins the show to talk about hockey in Southern California, his season in Chicago and his future at Michigan.
Sean Farrell from the Chicago Steel joins the show to talk about his experience in Chicago, at the World Junior A Challenge and his commitment to Harvard.
Boston College Commit Billy Norcross joins the show to discuss his season at Cushing Academy and his goals for the future!
Charlie Stramel from Rosemount HS in Minnesota joins the show to talk about his experience at the Youth Olympics in Switzerland and his goal of winning a state championship.
Brennan Othmann joins the show to talk about his season in Flint, as well as growing up in Canada, and his goals for the future!
Zion Nybeck from HV71 in Sweden joins the show to talk about his season, what's he's working on improving, and what's next!
Tim Stützle from Adler Mannheim joins the show to talk his progression in the DEL, his experience at the World Juniors in the Czech Republic as well as how he stays focused with the draft coming up.
One of the top young stars in the CHL, Cole Sillinger joins the show to talk about his emergence for Medicine Hat, as well as his goals for the future.
Boston University commit Jeremy Wilmer joins the show to talk about his commitment to BU, his time in Michigan at the NTDP and his goals moving forward!
Tyler Madden joins the show to talk Northeastern hockey, his goals for the season and his experiences playing hockey!
Anton Lundell joins Jack to talk growing up in Finland, his season at HIFK and preparing for the draft!
Owen Power joins the show to talk Chicago Steel hockey and his future at the University of Michigan!
Power is currently projected to be a top 10 pick in the 2021 NHL Draft.
Merrimack commit and one of the top prep hockey players in New England, Alex Jefferies joins the show to talk about his season at Gunnery Prep and his goals for the year as well as the future!
Fabian Lysell of Frölunda joins the show!
Lysell is projected to be a high pick in the 2021 draft.
NTDP's Matt Beniers (Harvard) joins the show to discuss growing up in Hingham, going to Milton and making his way to Plymouth!
Spencer Knight and Arthur Kaliyev help the Americans take down Russia and Patrik Puistola continues to shine for Finland in a win over Kazakhstan.
Russia takes down Canada, Finland, Sweden and Germany all take home wins.
Three stars of the day, as well as previewing Sunday!
Trevor Zegras steals the show on Day 2, Dominik Bokk and JJ Peterka put on good performances and the Slovaks take home a win in their first game against Kazakhstan.
WJC Day One is in the books!
Big days from Alexis Lafreniere, Shane Pinto and Barrett Hayton, Alexander Holtz wins it in OT for Sweden, Russia falls to the home team and Switzerland takes down Kazakhstan!
We cover it all!
Steven Ellis of the Hockey News Joins the Show to discuss the WJAC as well as Team Canada's camp this past week!
Jack is joined by Team USA NTDP's Aidan Hreschuk.
Projected to be a high pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, Hreschuk hails from Long Beach, CA, and talks about what it's like to be a hockey player from the Southwest part of the country.
Jack is joined this week by Team USA NTDP's Chaz Lucius and Prince Albert's Kaiden Guhle.
At the time of recording, Lucius has 24G and 9A in 26 games for the U17 squad in Plymouth, and is projected to be a high pick in the 2021 NHL Draft
Guhle has 16 points in 27 games for the Prince Albert Raiders, and is projected to be a first round pick in the coming NHL Draft.
Jack names his Three Stars of the Week in the NCAA as well as his Players of the Week in the WHL, OHL and QMJHL.
Dylan Peterson from the Team USA NTDP joins the show to tell some stories about his experiences playing in Plymouth as well as to talk the upcoming draft.
Jack names his three stars of the week in the NHL, NCAA and his players of the week in the WHL, OHL and QMJHL.