OHL This Week Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Catch up on all the happenings around the league on OHL News Radio with Terry Doyle for November 14th, 2025
Windsor Spitfires’ Jack Nesbitt discusses his experience at the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game and his growth as an NHL Draft prospect. Nesbitt reflects on his development with Windsor, the influence of coach Greg Walters, and his time playing close to home in Sarnia.
This week, we catch up with London Knights blueliner Henry Brzustewicz, one of the league’s top draft-eligible defensemen, as he discusses his season, NHL Draft aspirations, and development in London. Plus, a look around the league with all the latest storylines—don’t miss it!
On this edition of OHL News, Terry Doyle chats with Spencer Hyman, Chief Operating Officer of the newly owned Brantford Bulldogs. Spencer, along with his family—brother Zach Hyman of the Edmonton Oilers and father Stuart—took over the Bulldogs from Michael Andlauer. Spencer shares the journey of acquiring the team and his family's vision for the future, emphasizing a commitment to community, charity, and family values. Despite the recent transition, Spencer is already focused on maintaining the Bulldogs' strong culture and continuing its legacy in Brantford.
On this week’s OHL News, Terry Doyle talks to overage goaltender Nolan Lalonde of the Soo Greyhounds, who recently earned back-to-back shutouts. Nolan, a free agent signee of the Columbus Blue Jackets, reflects on his transition to the Greyhounds, the chemistry with his new teammates, and the importance of communication with his defensemen.
On this week’s edition of OHL News presented by CHL TV, Terry Doyle recaps the exciting inaugural Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game, presented by Enbridge, where Team East triumphed 5-4 over Team West in an intense overtime finish. Brampton's Porter Martone scored the game-winner, while players like Michael Misa, Jack Nesbitt, and others shared their standout moments from the game.
Jack Moore, the radio voice of the Oshawa Generals, joins Terry Doyle on this week’s edition of OHL News, presented by CHL TV! Moore provides insight into the tight Eastern Conference playoff race, discussing Oshawa’s battle for the division title and standout performances from players like Beckett Senecke, Callum Ritchie, and Colby Barlow. Plus, a look at Oshawa’s strong defensive core and how Andrew Gibson’s arrival could bolster the Generals’ blue line.
Former Sudbury Wolves coach and current Kitchener radio voice Paul Fixter joins Terry Doyle on the latest edition of OHL News!
Host Terry Doyle is joined by OHL Stars from Team CHL following the CHL/USA Prospects Challenge like Matthew Schaefer and Porter Martone on this week's OHL News!
Host Terry Doyle is joined by Barrie Colts forward Cole Beaudoin following his invite to World Junior Camp in Ottawa!
Host Terry Doyle checks in with London Knights radio voice Mike Stubbs on this week's edition of OHL News Radio!
Host Terry Doyle is joined by Calgary Flames prospect and Kingston Frontenacs forward Jacob Battaglia on this week's OHL News Radio
Terry Doyle is joined by Sarnia Sting forward fresh off a U17 Gold Medal with Team Canada White on this week's OHL News Radio
In this week’s OHL News podcast, host Terry Doyle highlights the impressive play of Marco Mignosa, named OHL Player of the Week after scoring eight points in three games for the Soo Greyhounds. Goaltender Jackson Parsons also shares insights into the Kitchener Rangers' strong season start, focusing on the team's balanced scoring and his own growth as a player. Parsons reflects on his training with the LA Kings, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the professional experience he brings back to Kitchener's net.
On this week's episode Terry is joined by San Jose Sharks first rounder Sam Dickinson of the London Knights, the reigning OHL Player of the week!
Terry Doyle is joined by Windsor Spitfires forward and Chicago Blackhawks prospect AJ Spellacy!
On this week's OHL News Radio Terry Doyle is joined by Niagara IceDogs forward and Winnipeg Jets prospect Kevin He!
Saginaw Spirit broadcaster Dillon Clark joins the program to discuss the opening night and Michael Misa's opening week which saw him claim player of the week honors.
OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford chatted with Terry Doyle on a season-opening edition of OHL News Radio, discussing some of the things he enjoys most about his new role.
The fourth and final divisional OHL playoff roundtable hones in on the Central Division, with special guests Thomas West of Rogers tv Barrie, Matt Cullen from Sauga 960 AM and Matt Sookram and Kortney Kenney from The Frontline Podcast.
The 2023 OHL Playoffs are upon us and this week's episode hones in on the West Divison, with guests in Sarnia Sting play-by-play voice Terry Doyle (YourTV Sarnia), Windsor Spitfires colour commentator Manny Paiva (AM 800 CLKW) and Saginaw Spirit Director of Broadcasting & Communications Dillon Clark.
The latest OHL This Week Podcast brings a Midwest Division playoff preview, with special guests in Owen Sound Attack TV play-by-play voice Mark McKelvie, Kitchener Rangers radio colour voice Chris Pope and London Knights radio play-by-play voice Mike Stubbs providing their insights. The group discusses season MVPs, unsung heroes and plenty more!
In this episode, Kyle begins his division-by-division preview of the OHL playoffs, beginning with the East Division.To kick things off, he enlists the help of Kenny Walls: the voice of the Ottawa 67's on TSN 1200, Dan Malta: Host of Petes games on YourTV PBO, as well as Reed Duthie: Manager of Broadcasting & Communications for the Hamilton Bulldogs. They discuss each team's MVP, their trade deadline moves, and potential X-Factors.
In this episode, Kyle is joined by Dallas Stars Director of Amateur Scouting, Joe McDonnell.Joe is a former player and coach of the Kitchener Rangers, who has been an NHL Scout since 1995. From 2003-2013 he served as Director of Amateur Scouting in Detroit, before assuming the same position in Dallas.TIMESTAMPS:1:00 - Wyatt Johnston (DAL/WSR)3:30 - Jacob Holmes (WSR) 6:15 - Francesco Arcuri (KIT)8:36 - Community Corner11:39 - Justin Ertel (NB)12:50 - Artem Grushnikov (HAM)13:30 - Christian Kyrou (SAR)14:40 - Gavin White (PBO)16:40 - Classics: Gary Roberts
In this episode, Kyle is joined by Will Scouch, founder of the Scouching YouTube channel, to discuss the Anaheim Ducks and their OHL prospects and young stars.TIMESTAMPS:1:25 - Jamie Drysdale (Erie Otters)7:35 - Mason McTavish (Peterborough Petes, Hamilton Bulldogs)17:15 - OHL Classics - David Ling (Kingston Frontenacs)20:10 - Pavel Mintyukov (Ottawa 67's)26:35 - Sasha Pastujov (Sarnia Sting)
This week, Seattle Kraken Head of Player Development, Jeff Tambellini, joins to discuss Kraken prospects playing in the OHL:Shane Wright - 3:20Ty Nelson - 4:25Kyle Jackson - 6:25Tucker Robertson - 8:37Ryan Winterton - 10:00David Goyette - 12:22Josh profiles 2010 Stanley Cup champion and former Ottawa 67s defenceman, Brian Campbell, in this week's edition of OHL Classics - 14:30Ty Nelson joins to discuss his progress to becoming a key player on a championship-contending Battalion team - 18:12
Timestamps:1:16 - Team Sonnet forward Rebecaa Leslie previews the upcoming OHL PWHPA Showcase weekend and discusses her job in Corporate Partnerships at OSEG11:40 - Joelle recaps what is going on off the ice in the OHL in her community corner segment 13:45 - Colts captain Brandt Clarke talks winning WJC gold in Halifax, his time in Slovakia during his draft season in 2020-21, and captaining Barrie25:27 - Josh honours the late Bryan Fogarty in the latest edition of OHL Classics
This week, Kyle is joined by Brock Otten and Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News On The ’O’ Podcast to discuss the 2023 NHL Draft.In tandem with last week's episode with Dan Marr, which covered the OHL Players in NHL Central Scouting's Top 32 North American Skaters List, this episode serves to give a comprehensive glance at the entire 2023 draft class from the OHL.Players discussed:Carson Rehkopf: 0:49Hunter Brzustewicz: 4:46Nick Lardis: 6:47Ethan Miedema: 9:17Carey Terrance: 12:29Ondrej Molnar: 17:07Coulson Pitre: 19:40Denver Barkey & Easton Cowan 22:00Matthew Mania & Djibril Toure: 27:02Spencer Sova: 32:28Charlie Robertson: 35:23Joey Costanzo: 37:27
Ahead of the 2023 Kubota CHL Top Prospects Game, Kyle speaks with Dan Marr about the OHL players participating.Dan Marr has been the Director of NHL Central Scouting since 2011, serving various roles with the Atlanta Thrashers and Toronto Maple Leafs prior to that.
It's a rookie-themed episode this week!1:30 – Kyle talks with OHL Central Scouting Director Darrell Woodley about the top-performing members of the 2022 OHL Priority Selection class this season, and looks ahead to the 2023 group of players preparing for the playoffs in their respective leagues.16:40 – Peterborough Petes general manager Mike Oke discusses his team’s mission as contenders this season with Terry Doyle24:22 – OHL Classics features the junior career of one of the League’s most prolific scorers: former Detroit Jr. Red Wings star Pat Peake27:30 – London Knights rookie blueliner Sam Dickinson chats with Kyle on his experience as a first-year defenceman in the OHL
The second half of the OHL season has begun and there is plenty to talk about!0:35 - Kyle chats with Windsor Spitfires forward Oliver Peer, who discusses his journey into the OHL and what it's like to be reunited with childhood teammate Shane Wright.12:25 - Joelle discusses what's going on across the League in the Community Corner segment.15:05 - Terry Doyle sits down with Sarnia Sting teammates Ben Gaudreau and Ethan Del Mastro on their golden World Junior experience20:55 - OHL Classics covers the career of former Barrie Colts and Brampton Battalion goaltender Brian Finley
A special World Juniors recap edition of the OHL This Week Podcast features Tony Ferrari of The Hockey News, who discusses OHL performances at the annual tournament.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! The World Juniors are here and TSN's Director of Scouting, Craig Button, joins Kyle to preview the tournament!16 OHLers will participate:CanadaF- Shane Wright - KGN/SEAF - Brennan Othmann - PBO/NYRD - Brandt Clarke - BAR/LAKD - Ethan Del Mastro - MISS/CHID - Jack Matier - OTT/NSHG - Ben Gaudreau - SAR/SJSUSAF - Tyler Boucher - OTT/OTTSwitzerlandG - Alessio Beglieri - MISSD - Brian Zanetti - D, PBOD - Rodwin Dionicio - D, NIAGLatviaF - Sandis Vilmanis - SAR/FLACzechD - Tomáš Hamara - KIT/OTTF - Matyáš Šapovaliv - SAG/VGKSlovakiaF - Servác Petrovsky - OS/MINF - Filip Mesar - KIT/MTLGermanyF - Ryan Del Monte - LDN
Listen to the last episode of the OHL This Week Podcast before the World Juniors!1:45 - Jayna Hefford and Kyle discuss the OHLxPWHPA Showcase Weekend on February 10th8:18 - Joelle brings you everything you need to know about what's going on off the ice in this week's Community Corner11:35 - Rangers defenceman Hunter Brzustewicz speaks with Terry Doyle about his first season in the OHL and preparing for the NHL Draft16:34 - Josh outlines the OHL career of Hockey Hall of Fame defenceman Paul Coffey20:14 - Generals PxP voice Jack Moore tells Kyle about Oshawa's season so far and what's been going well on their five-game win streak
Emerging NHL scoring machine Jason Robertson gets a lot of play in the 11th episode of the OHL This Week Podcast.In this episode:2:10 – Kingston Frontenacs radio voice Jim Gilchrist discusses the player Jason Robertson has become and touches on Kingston’s 50th season9:43 – OHL Classics: Keith Primeau12:40 – London Knights forward George Diaco chats with Terry Doyle18:24 – Community Corner with Joelle Wood21:38 – Chris Peters of FloHockey discusses American players in the OHL like Sasha Pastujov, Ty Voit and Quentin Musty
Tune in to the first OHL This Week Podcast episode of December!In this episode:01:30 – Montreal Hockey Now’s Marco D’Amico discusses Canadiens prospects in the OHL17:33 – OHL Classics – Marc Savard23:19 – Terry Doyle chats with Flint Firebirds goaltender Will Cranley29:29 – Community Corner with Joelle Wood23:46 – OHL Rookie of the Month Oliver Bonk of the London Knights chats with Kyle Watson
Storming into another weekend of action with the OHL This Week Podcast!In this episode:01:09 – Saginaw Spirit play-by-play voice Dillon Clark discusses his first few weeks on the job12:17 – OHL Classics – Alyn McCauley16:48 – Terry Doyle chats with Cogeco OHL Player of the Week Matthew Poitras of the Guelph Storm22:03 – Community Corner with Joelle Wood24:33 – OHL Goaltender of the Week Michael Simpson of the Peterborough Petes chats with Kyle Watson
OHL This Week #8 - DFO's Steven Ellis on the U17s, Derek MacKenzie Named Coach in Sudbury by Ontario Hockey League
Timestamps: 00:00: Adam Dennis 10:12: OHL Classics - Mike Foligno 14:06: Kenny Walls 24:45: Community Corner
OHL This Week #6: OHLers at U17s, Deni Goure joins, James Boyd talks 67's & Player Development by Ontario Hockey League
OHL This Week #5: 2023 NHL Draft, Thornton's fresh start, Knights finding their stride by Ontario Hockey League
The OHL This Week Podcast is hot off the press! Here's what we're digging into this week:
00:00 - Kyle and Josh discuss the opening month of the season and take a look across the League 16:51 - Kyle chats with Kitchener Rangers head coach Chris Dennis who discusses the addition of Filip Mesar and development of Carson Rehkopf 22:13 - This week's OHL Classics segment focuses in on 19-year NHL vet Jason Spezza, a former underage OHL phenom 25:31 - Terry Doyle sits down with Sarnia Sting forward Ty Voit, who has started the season on an eight-game point streak
Rolling into a six-game Saturday with another edition of the OHL This Week Podcast! Here's what you'll hear on this week's show:
- 2023 NHL Draft prospect Calum Ritchie of the Oshawa Generals chats with Terry Doyle
- Barrie Colts head coach and GM Marty Williamson touches on last week's tribute to Dale Hawerchuk, and shares his excitement about the NHL debut of Colts defenceman Brandt Clarke
- Kyle and Raine take a look back at the Wendy Dufton Memorial Tournament
- Joelle speaks to Danny Zhilkin about "Zhilkin's Vision"
This week's instalment of the OHL This Week Podcast features Cogeco OHL Player of the Week Tucker Robertson of the Peterborough Petes, as well as newly-signed Columbus Blue Jackets prospect Nolan Lalonde of the Erie Otters. Kyle and Raine discuss the Toronto Titans Early Bird Tournament and look ahead to this weekend's Wendy Dufton Memorial in London. Joelle Wood takes us through events off the ice and this week's OHL Classics segment covers OHL all-time point producer Stan Drulia.
The OHL This Week Podcast returns for the 2022-23 season with a bang! Kyle talks to the team about their favourite things on #OHLOpeningWeek, Joelle interviews league commissioner, David Branch, and Terry speaks with 2022 first-overall pick, Michael Misa. Finally, Josh begins his OHL History series with a look at the career of Soo Greyhounds alum, Jeff Carter.
A pair of OHL veterans are featured on this week's who including soon-to-be Sudbury Wolves all-time games played leader Macauley Carson as well as Erie Otters captain Jack Duff.
6:14 - 15:20: Fifth-year Sudbury Wolves veteran Macauley Carson joins the show, looking ahead to a big night on Thursday. The captain will surpass Jamie Matthews to become the all-time games played leader in Sudbury Wolves franchise history. Carson shares a few of his favourite memories and shares his insights as the Wolves turn their sights toward the stretch run toward the 2020 OHL Playoffs.
20:40 - 25:15: Erie Otters captain Jack Duff discusses his new initiative 'Captain Jack's Kids' in partnership with Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Northwest Pennsylvania. The 20-year-old walks us through how he'll be bringing a smile to young faces at Erie Insurance Arena in the coming weeks.
The fifth episode of the OHL This Week Podcast features Barrie Colts interim head coach Todd Miller whose young squad is closing in on a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
4:00 - 14:48: Barrie Colts interim head coach Todd Miller, who's been an assistant with the franchise since 2010, walks us through an eventful 2019-20 campaign. He discusses what it's like to work with a younger team as the Colts have set their sights on the future while trying to remain competitive in the Eastern Conference.
15:02 - 20:20: We go 'Beyond the Boards' with Sarah Jean Maher as she walks fans through what they can expect at the rinks this weekend.
20:21 - 28:00: Sarah Jean speaks with Nalin Bhargava, who sits on the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group Foundation Community Cabinet and has spearheaded this Friday's "India Day" event with the Ottawa 67's. They discuss the work that has gone into the project, and what it means for Ottawa's Indo-Canadian community as they seek to engage with Canada's national pastime.
Two guests stop by the show this week including former Memorial Cup champion Luke Boka, who is set to become the Windsor Spitfires' all-time games played leader this weekend.
We're also joined by Oshawa Generals graduate Nick Quinn, vice-president of Power Edge Pro, a leading skill development provider that works with the game's rising stars including Connor McDavid and Shane Wright. PEP will play a big part in the newly re-launched OHL Performance Development League this spring.
4:00 - 13:00: Windsor Spitfires captain Luke Boka takes a look back at his five-year OHL career and discusses the honour of becoming the Windsor Spitfires' franchise games played leader this weekend.
13:26 - 23:53: Oshawa Generals grad and Power Edge Pro vice-president Nick Quinn discusses his company's role in the upcoming OHL PDL and how PEP seeks to provide the game's rising stars with a cutting edge training and skill development program.
24:00 - 31:34: Sarah Jean Maher takes us 'Beyond the Boards' with her weekly update on what's happening in the community across the League.
Flint Firebirds captain Ty Dellandrea, a first round pick of the Dallas Stars, joins the show this week with his club riding a franchise record 10-game winning streak.
6:40 - 16:40: Flint Firebirds forward Ty Dellandrea joins the show and discusses his Canadian World Junior gold, his team's incredible success of late and highlights a few hometown connections in the Flint dressing room.
17:30 - 26:00: Sarah Jean Maher takes us 'Beyond the Boards' and features an interview with Peterborough Petes forward Akil Thomas as he visited the NHL's Black Hockey History Tour in Scarborough over the weekend. Thomas discusses his World Junior heroics, his transition into the Petes' lineup and the importance of representation as a black player in the midst of Black History Month celebrations.
26:20 - 28:30: We reach into 'The Vault' and relive the great accomplishments of the team recently voted the CHL's 'Team of the Century.' The 2005 London Knights are featured on this week's episode.
28:40 - 29:20: We finish things off with 'OHL This Week Trivia.' Provide the right answer and win free OHL swag!
Nashville Predators prospect Phil Tomasino is the guest on this week's show. We take a look across the league, providing a glance at each division and shine a light on some of the great initiatives happening off the ice.
7:00 - 18:20: Oshawa Generals forward Phil Tomasino reflects on his 34-point month of January, discusses his draft day experience after being selected in the first round by the Nashville Predators, and looks ahead to the stretch run in Oshawa.
19:00 - 25:25: Sarah Jean Maher provides a look 'Beyond the Boards', chatting with Sudbury Wolves star Quinton Byfield about his Q's Kids initiative, details the CMHA Talk Today Online 50-50 Raffle that is raising funds for mental health awareness and looks ahead to the coming weekend.
The premiere edition of the OHL This Week Podcast! We cover top stories from across the League both on and off the ice ahead of a 26-game schedule from Thursday to Sunday.
7:51 - 24:28: OHL Commissioner David Branch joins the show and weighs in on a variety of topics including Canada's World Junior gold, the abundance of top 2020 NHL Draft prospects coming out of the OHL as well as a look to the future of the League.
24:30 - 31:33: Sarah Jean Maher covers the OHL Beyond the Boards, highlighting community news and what fans can expect at the rinks this weekend.