Two Goal Lead Podcast presented by BCHLNetwork: Recent Episodes
Two Goal Lead Podcast presented by BCHLNetwork
The BC Hockey League is the number-one league in Canada for developing players for the college system. Join BCHLNetwork owner and editor-in-chief Brian Wiebe as he interviews players, alumni, and personnel from each of the BCHL's 18 teams. Each weekly episode features insight and stories from Canada's top junior A hockey league.
A chat with BCHL Commissioner Steven Cocker about several topics on the eve of the 2023-24 regular season, including:
- His thoughts on how the pre-season went
- The future of the Wenatchee Wild franchise
- BCHL-USA Hockey transfer agreements
- And more!
A chat with West Kelowna Warriors general manager and head coach Simon Ferguson about several topics, including:
- The wildfire situation in West Kelowna and the Okanagan
- Carolina Hurricanes draft pick Charles-Alexis Legault's development
- The Warriors' strengths heading into 2023-24
- And more!
A chat with Victoria Grizzlies assistant coach Geoff Grimwood about several topics, including:
- The recent passing of Mike Hammond
- The strength of the Coastal Conference in 2022-23
- Ottawa Senators prospect Hoyt Stanley's development
- And more!
A chat with Vernon Vipers general manager and head coach Jason McKee about several topics, including:
- The Vipers' strengths heading into 2023-24
- How motivating Vernon's past success is
- The effect of new roster rules on recruiting
- And more!
A chat with Trail Smoke Eaters forward Josh Schenk about several topics, including:
- His thoughts about the BCHL becoming an independent league
- Hockey development in the Yukon
- The improvement in his play thus far
- And more!
A chat with Surrey Eagles defender Ty Brassington about several topics, including:
- His perspective on the BCHL's decision to leave Hockey Canada
- A silver lining for Surrey despite its playoff loss to Alberni
- What it means to play for his hometown Eagles
- And more!
A chat with Salmon Arm Silverbacks operations manager and general manager Brooks Christensen about several topics, including:
- His perspective on the Silverbacks season to this point
- The development curve of 2023 NHL Draft prospect Owen Beckner
- What it means to be the GM of his hometown Silverbacks
- And more!
A chat with Prince George Spruce Kings head coach Alex Evin about several topics, including:
- The fallout from the Spruce Kings' first round loss to Salmon Arm
- Recruiting players to Prince George
- His five-season BCHL career with Powell River, Williams Lake, and Penticton
- And more!
A chat with Powell River Kings defender Casey Aman about several topics, including:
- The Kings first round match-up against Surrey
- What the City of Powell River means to him
- Looking ahead to attending Penn State University this fall
- And more!
A chat with Nanaimo Clippers defender Michael Craig about a number of topics, including:
- Nanaimo's focus heading into the playoffs
- Embracing the role of captain for the Clippers
- His relationship with defensive partner Ethan Mistry
- And more!
A chat with Penticton Vees Vice-President of Operations and Director of Broadcasting, Communications, and Public Relations Fraser Rodgers about a number of topics, including:
- Where this season's Vees team ranks among the franchise's best
- Penticton's focus on more than just offensive firepower
- The move from a WHL broadcast booth back to the BCHL
- And more!
A chat with Merritt Centennials defender Kyle Isenberg about a number of topics, including:
- The adjustment of moving from Anaheim, CA to Merritt
- How things have gone during his first BCHL season
- His commitment to Air Force Academy
- And more!
A chat with Cranbrook Bucks defender Cam Kungle about a number of topics, including:
Assuming a leadership role for the Bucks as a rookie
Playing in the Penticton hub with the Vees and Trail
His commitment to Lake Superior State University
And more!
A chat with Langley Rivermen defender Joseph Messina about a number of topics, including:
Being captain of the Rivermen
How he kept his skills sharp during the COVID-affected season
His commitment to Union College
And more!
A chat with Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Luke Lavery about a number of topics, including:
His growth offensively since joining the Capitals
Playing in the COVID-affected Port Alberni pod
His transition to Providence College this fall
And more!
A chat with Coquitlam Express play-by-play announcer Ian Wilson about a number of topics, including:
- Coquitlam's chances down the stretch
- New Express forward Ethan Rosenoff
- How to get into sports broadcasting
- And more!
A chat with Chilliwack Chiefs defender Duncan Ramsay about a number of topics:
- Attending 2021 Toronto Maple Leafs development camp
- The transition from US prep school to the BCHL
- His thought process in committing to the University of Vermont
- And more!
A chat with Alberni Valley Bulldogs captain Chase Klassen about a number of topics:
- The impact of having Brandon Buhr rejoin the Bulldogs
- Why the Dawg Pound is so tough to play in for opponents
- Most difficult BCHL road rink to play in
- And more!
A chat with BC Hockey League Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Commissioner Steven Cocker about a number of topics:
- 2022-23 season so far
- Growing revenue across the league
- Reaction to the BCHL's "Modernize the Canadian junior hockey system" document
- And more!