The Portland Winterhawks Podcast: Recent Episodes
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All things Portland Winterhawks: Interviews with Coaches, Players and Alumni. Season expectations, previews of upcoming games, and a look back at games played and the best Winterhawks moments throughout the teams history.
In Episode 10, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Head Coach Kyle Gustafson about the team punching their ticket to the playoffs for the 15th consecutive season and he previews their first round series vs Everett! Plus play-by-play man Will Hentschel stops by to recap his first season behind the mic in Portland.
In Episode 9, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Josh Critzer about the teams huge upcoming weekend announcing the top-10 greatest players in franchise history + Cruz Chase, Carsyn Dyck and Sam Spehar join to discuss their seasons and the push for the playoffs!
In Episode 8, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Ondrej Stebetak and Max Psenicka about their experience playing in the World Juniors, watching the olympics with teammates and push for a 15th consecutive year in the playoffs!
In Episode 7, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson catches up with Josh Critzer following a huge win in Kelowna and they preview a big weekend ahead + Niko Tsakumis & Carter Matthews join the pod to talk joining the Winterhawks at the deadline and their first few games with the team
In Episode 6, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with play-by-play man Will Hentschel about recent trades, the teams standings in the US Division and more + Nathan Free and Nathan Brown stop by to discuss their first years in the WHL!
In Episode 5, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson checks in with Josh Critzer to chat about the teams climb up the conference standings, plus Alex Weiermair stops by to preview Teddy Bear toss night!
In Episode 4, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson checks in with play-by-play man Will Hentschel about the Hawks sweeping this past weekend plus Ben Miller makes his debut on the pod to chat about his experience filling in on the blue line!
In Episode 3, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson catches up with Winterhawks Head Coach Kyle Gustafson to chat about the team's opening month of the season, defenseman Cole Slobodian stops by to recap the huge home opener and play-by-play man Will Hentschel previews a big upcoming weekend!
In Episode 2, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Josh Critzer about the big home opener Saturday night + Ryan Miller joins the pod to talk about being named the latest team captain
In the debut of season 5, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Winterhawks majority owner Michael Kramer about the off-season renovations to the Memorial Coliseum + new play by play man Will Hentschel talks about the teams start to the year and pivotal stretch up north in Canada!
Andy "Dirt" Johnson and Nick Marek recap an incredible game 7 win in Everett and the Winterhawks punching their ticket to back to back Western Conference Finals!
In Episode 12, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson recaps the chaotic first two games of the playoffs with Nick Marek as the Hawks get a split in Prince George and a preview for the next three games in Portland + Diego Buttazzoni discusses his huge two games including scoring a huge back breaking goal in game 2!
In Episode 11, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson and PxP man Nick Marek preview the Winterhawks first round matchup against Prince George and keys to the opening two games of the series on the road!
In Episode 10, Andy "Dirt" Johnson and Nick Marek recap a busy weekend, the Hawks clinching another trip to the playoffs and preview the final two weeks of the season + Max Pšenička hops on to talk coming to Portland and journey to this summer's NHL Draft!
In Episode 9, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Head Coach Kyle Gustafson about the teams playoff push and final long road trip of the season + Nick Marek previews potential playoff matchups and young players who could step up in the postseason!
In Episode 8, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson recaps the big win in Vancouver and tough loss to Seattle with Nick Marek + Ryan Miller joins the pod to talk his development, being named alternate captain and more!
In Episode 7, Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Nick Marek about the teams long road trip, back to back wins over the weekend + Joel Plante and Alex Weiermair stop by the pod to discuss coming to Portland, the teams play & more!
In Episode 6 Andy "Dirt" Johnson and Nick Marek recap the Hawks hot start on the roadtrip, newest trade deadline additions + Cole Slobodian stops by to talk playing back in his home town and his rookie season in Portland!
In Episode 5, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Nick Marek about the teams recent hot streak, newest additions to the roster, what to expect in the second half of the season & more!
It's Teddy Bear Toss week! In Episode 4, Andy "Dirt" Johnson & Nick Marek preview the big weekend of hockey in Portland as a sold out VMC gets ready to chuck some bears + the 20's Kyle Chyzowski, Ryder Thompson & Tyson Jugnauth take over the pod to make their picks of who scores the big goal Sunday.
In Episode 3, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Nick Marek about the team finding their groove, GM Mike Johnston stops by to talk World Juniors and how recent court cases will impact the WHL + learn more about Portlands two goaltenders!
In Episode 2 host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with play-by-play man Nick Marek about the teams recent skid, how the Western Conference is stacking up early in the season + Josh Zakreski stops by to discuss his time in NHL camp with the Flyers and how the young team is developing
The Winterhawks Podcast is back as Andy "Dirt" Johnson sits down with new head coach Kyle Gustafson, play-by-play man Nick Marek & team captains Kyle Chyzowski, Ryder Thompson & Tyson Jugnauth about the start to their season and more!
In Episode 14, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson and PxP man Nick Marek recap the first two games of the WHL Final vs Moose Jaw and preview how the Hawks can get back into the series on the road!
In Episode 13, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson and PxP man Nick Marek break down the first two games on the Western Conference Finals, the fan situation in Prince George, the play of Kyle Chyzowski, overcoming injuries & preview a HUGE week of hockey in Portland!
In episode 12, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Nick Marek about the 1st round sweep of Victoria & 2nd round matchup vs Everett + Josh Zakreski hops on to talk playoffs, peaky blinder hats & NHL Draft!
In Episode 11 host Andy "Dirt" Johnson returns just in time for the playoffs to chat with Nick Marek as they recap the season and preview the opening round matchup versus Victoria!
In Episode 10, host Nick Marek recaps the teams past two weeks & push for the US Division crown + newcomers Nate Danielson, Tyson Jugnauth & Justen Maric host the player led portion!
In Episode 9 Nick Marek takes over hosting duties to recap the Hawks clinching a playoff spot, the push for a division title & more + the 20-year-olds - Jack O'Brien, James Stefan & Gabe Klassen return to host the player portion!
In Episode 8, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson catches up with Head Coach & GM Mike Johnston to talk about the teams active trade deadline, goaltender injuries, where they stand as the playoff push intensifies and more!
In Episode 7, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with PxP man Nick Marek about the holiday break, preview the trade deadline + Gabe Klassen, Jack O'Brien & James Stefan host the player led portion of the pod!
In Episode 6, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson catches up with PxP man Nick Marek who is up on Spokane ahead of the Hawks last two games before the christmas break!
In Episode 5, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Nick Marek about the teams grueling schedule + Tyson Yaremko, Nicholas Johnson, Marcus Nguyen & Rhett Ravndahl host the player led portion of the pod!
In Episode 4, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson recaps the teams long road trip with play-by-play man Nick Marek + Luke Schelter, Marcus Nguyen & Jan Spunar host the player led portion!
In Episode 3, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Nick Marek about the teams unbelievable start to the year, plus the player hosting segment features Carter Southeran, Luca Cagnoni, Josh Davies & Marek Alscher!
In Episode 2 host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Hawks PxP man Nick Marek about the teams hot start + Gabe Klassen, James Stefan & Jack O'Brien debut the player led segment on the pod!
Hockey is back! As is the Winterhawks Podcast! Host Andy "Dirt" Johnson sat down with head coach & GM Mike Johnston to chat about the offseason, expectations for the upcoming season, bright spots of training camp, organizational philosophy & more!
In Episode 14, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson sits down with PxP man Nick Marek, Head Coach Mike Johnston and forward James Stefan to preview the Hawks 2nd round playoff matchup vs Kamloops!
In Episode 13, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson sits down with PxP man Nick Marek + Gabe Klassen, Kyle Chyzowski & Luca Cagnoni for a roundtable preview of their first round playoff series against Everett!
In Episode 12, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Nick Marek about the final week of the regular season, potential playoff matchups & Randy Heath joins the pod to discuss the 1983 Memorial Cup winning team and getting inducted into the Winterhawks Hall of Fame
In Episode 11, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson catches up with PxP man Nick Marek and Assistant Coach Kyle Gustafson to chat about the teams tough road trip, gearing up for the postseason, retirement of Cam Neelys number & more
In Episode 10, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson checks in with Hawks PxP man Nick Marek and forward Kyle Chyzowski to chat about the team clinching a playoff berth for the 12th consecutive season, tough injury luck & more!
In Episode 9, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson catches up with Winterhawks captain Gabe Klassen to chat about his recent hot streak, the addition of Chaz Lucuis & more + Hawks PxP man Nick Marek breaks down the teams Canadian road trip & upcoming schedule!
In Episode 8, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with play-by-play man Nick Marek about the holiday break + Dante Giannuzzi & Josh Zakreski stop by to discuss heading home and playing in front of friends and family on their Canadian road trip.
In Episode 7 host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Hawks defenseman Luca Cagnoni about being named to the CHL/NHL prospects game and what it was like to playoff in front of a sellout crowd in the VMC + play-by-play man Nick Marek stops by to preview the push towards the Holiday break!
In Episode 6, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with head coach & general manager Mike Johnston about his teams hot start and what they're eyeing heading into the trade deadline + play-by-play man Nick Marek stops by to discuss the teams play & upcoming promo nights!
In Episode 5, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson talks to play by play man Nick Marek about the teams incredible weekend and previews the quick trip to Victoria + five-time Olympic medalist and hockey HOF'er Jayna Hefford stops by ahead of Portland's Women of the Rose City game!
In Episode 4, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson talks with Winterhawks alternate captain Kyle Chyzowski and play-by-play man Nick Marek about the teams start to the season and a big showdown weekend against Seattle!
In Episode 3, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson is joined by the newest captain of the Winterhawks Gabe Klassen, and play-by-play man Nick Marek discusses the Hawks' undefeated start to the new season!
In Episode @, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson catches up with Head Coach/GM Mike Johnston to talk about his offseason and the team's hot start. Defenseman Luca Cagnoni stops by and chats about how he's handling all the NHL draft hype, plus play-by-play man Nick Marek recaps the home opener and previews the upcoming schedule.
To kick off season two of the Winterhawks Podcast, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Hawks PxP man Nick Marek about Portland starting the year 2-0, the waiting game on players potentially returning from NHL or AHL camps and what fans can expect in this weekends home opener.
Host Andy "Dirt" Johnson catches up with play-by-play man Nick Marek to talk about the first three games in the 2nd round series vs Seattle, what to expect going forward, and a crazy next week for the organization!
In Episode 16, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Hawks forward James Stefan about the playoffs & play-by-play man Nick Marek hops on to break down their 2nd round matchup versus Seattle!
In Episode 15 Andy "Dirt" Johnson breaks down the first round of the playoffs, chats with play-by-play man Nick Marek about Portlands sweep over Prince George and catches up with Hawks legend Paul Guastad!
In Episode 14 host Andy "Dirt" Johnson sits down with play-by-play man Nick Marek to wrap up the regular season and preview the series against Prince George, chats with goaltender Taylor Gauthier about facing his former team in the playoffs and captain Clay Hanus stops by to dish on the cowboy hats and his final days in a Hawks uniform.
In episode 13, Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Nick Marek about the end of the regular season, all the crazy playoff scenarios that could unfold over the weekend and what the Hawks are doing to get set for their first round playoff series next week!
Andy "Dirt" Johnson catches up with Winterhawks head coach Mike Johnston to discuss the teams recent play and preview the sprint to the end of the season and play-by-play man Nick Marek checks in to breakdown the huge sweep of Seattle and two Hawks signing NHL contracts!
In Episode 11 host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with former Winterhawk Tyler Wotherspoon about his Olympic experience in Beijing and play-by-play man Nick Marek previews a crazy sprint to the end of the regular season
In episode 10 of the Portland Winterhawks Podcast, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson talks with longtime voice of the Hawks Dean "Scooter" Vrooman about his time behind the mic and shares fun stories from his many years with the organization plus Nick Marek stops by to break down the teams play and preview what's to come!
Host Andy "Dirt" Johnson sits down with Hawks forward Jack O'Brien to talk about the teams hot streak, superstitions, rivalry games in the US Division & more + PxP man Nick Marek gives his thoughts on the teams development and previews what's to come!
In Episode 8 host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Hawks rookie defenseman Marek Alscher about coming over to the WHL, being named to the Central Scouting Watch List and shares some hockey phrases in his native language + play-by-play man Nick Marek breaks down Portland's ridiculous hot streak"
Host Andy "Dirt" Johnson sits down with the newest member of the Hawks goaltender Taylor Gauthier who came over in a trade from Prince George last week to talk about his thoughts on Portland, excitement about joining a new team, things he's working on to make it to the NHL and a fun get to know you game.
In Episode 6, host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Hawks play-by-play man Nick Marek about the return from the holiday break, Portlands big win over Tri-City Tuesday, the covid situation and the addition of a new goal tender in a trade with Prince George this week.
In Episode 5 host Andy "Dirt" Johnson catches up with Winterhawks legend Brayden Coburn who recently retired after an 18 year NHL career to talk about his time in Portland, hoisting the Stanley Cup and asked questions sent in by fans; then play-by-play man Nick Marek recaps the big win over Everett and previews the sprint to the holiday break!
In Episode 4 host Andy "Dirt" Johnson chats with Tampa Bay Lightning draft prospect Jaydon Dureau about his return from the AHL, being back with the Winterhawks and who he dislikes more between Seattle or Everett and play-by-play man Nick Marek breaks down Portland sweeping Kelowna over the weekend and how the goaltending situation is looking.
In Episode 3 Andy "Dirt" Johnson sits down with former assistant head coach and current Vancouver Canucks assistant Kyle Gustafson to talk about his time in Portland and the jump to the NHL. Also PxP man Nick Marek stops by to discuss the teams road trip, the return of Jaydon Dureau and more!
We sit down for a conversation with team owner, Michael Kramer to discuss the state of the team and how the Hawks are dealing with early losses. ALSO- Details on all the latest coliseum upgrades. Voice of the Hawks, Nick Marek stops by to chop it up and preview the upcoming road trip.
The first episode of the Portland Winterhawks Podcast, Andy "Dirt" Johnson breaks down the Hawks first sic games and sits down with play-by-play man Nick Marek and Winterhawks Head Coach Mike Johnston to get their thoughts on the upcoming season and having fans back in the Glass Palace.