Best BCHL Podcasts (2025)

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Hawk Talk Episode #20: Cam Keith’s Hockey Journey- From Junior B to BCHL Coach of the year: 38:03

24d ago38:03

38:03

In this milestone 20th episode of Hawk Talk, hosts and former Nitehawks players Ross Simnor, Jake Morissette, and Connor Jones welcome Cam Keith, former Nitehawk and BCHL Coach of the Year. Cam shares his incredible journey from playing Junior B in Beaver Valley to coaching at the highest levels of junior hockey. They talk about his early days in N…

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Hawk Talk Ep #19 Brotherhood, Rivalries & Nitehawk Pride: Kellen Jones on Hockey, Community, and Life Beyond the Rink 33:37

4M ago33:37

33:37

In this special episode of Hawk Talk, Kellen Jones, a former Nitehawk, joins hosts Ross Simnor, Jake Morissette, and Connor Jones for a nostalgic trip down memory lane. They discuss the camaraderie, memorable games, and the influence of the Beaver Valley Nitehawks culture on their lives. From their early days playing street hockey to intense rivalr…

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Hawk Talk Ep #18: From Player to Coach: Jer Cominotto on Nitehawks Legacy, Rivalries & Building Future Champions 31:32

7M ago31:32

31:32

Episode 18 hosts Ross Simnor, Jake Morissette, and Connor Jones sit down with Jer Cominotto, former Nitehawks player, and current coach of the BV Nite Hawks. Jer shares his experiences from his playing days, reminiscing about memorable moments, intense rivalries, and the camaraderie that shaped his junior hockey career. The conversation also gets i…

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Hawk Talk Ep #17: Rivalries & Life After Hockey with Scott Makway & Brad Campeau 29:59

8M ago29:59

29:59

In this episode of Hawk Talk, hosts Ross Simnor, Jake Morissette, and Connor Jones reunite with former Nite Hawks, Scott Makway, and Brad Campeau. The discussion includes reminiscing about their playing days, memorable stories, and fascinating experiences, such as intense rivalries, road trips, and locker room tales. The hosts and guests reflect on…

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Hawk Talk Ep #16 - Derek Price 36:02

10M ago36:02

36:02

A hilarious episode with hometown boy, Derek Price. We dive in to how he got his infamous nick name on a road trip to Grand Forks, his awesome Nitehawk debut, and his WHL career. Simmy shows up late and leaves early. Jake rocks a flat brim and Jonesy has a fresh haircut of course, thankfully this is a podcast though... Listen along to hear about De…

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BCHL Podcast - April 19th, 2024 (Dean Spak & Trent Wilson) 23:46

11M ago23:46

23:46

On this week's episode, we speak with Okotoks Oilers captain Dean Spak (3:24), coming off a three-game sweep in their wildcard series, as well as West Kelowna Warriors forward and BCHL playoff leading scorer Trent Wilson (15:20).By BCHL Media

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Hawk Talk Ep #15 - Mike Vlanich 23:54

12M ago23:54

23:54

We are back! Episode #15 with Mike Vlanich, former goalie for parts of three years with the Hawks. Mike gives us the lowdown on how to make a perfect Frosty Tom Collins and how he tried to threat his carpool group leaving the team unless they were bought a new van. Simmy is unable to bring up his penalty minutes record but at least Jake gets a litt…

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BCHL Podcast - March 8th, 2024 (Will Ingemann & Vladimir Nikitin) 23:52

1y ago23:52

23:52

On this week's episode, we speak with Penticton Vees goaltender Will Ingemann (2:56), fresh off breaking the BCHL's longest shutout streak record. Plus, we talk to Chilliwack Chiefs netminder Vladimir Nikitin (15:31) who went viral last weekend after scoring a goalie goal into an empty net.By BCHL Media

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BCHL Podcast - March 1st, 2024 (Tommy Scarfone, Nathan Free & Caden Cranston) 37:42

1y ago37:42

37:42

The BCHL Podcast is back! On this week's episode, we speak with Rochester Institute of Technology goaltender and Surrey Eagles alumnus Tommy Scarfone (3:19), Brooks Bandits forward and Alberta Division leading scorer Nathan Free (18:35) and the BCHL's overall leading scorer, Eagles forward Caden Cranston (28:56).…

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Hawk Talk Ep #14 - Trent Sprague + Chris Cuff 24:44

1y ago24:44

24:44

Two big parts of the Nitehawks' first KIJHL title winning season. Chris Cuff + Trent Sprague. One of the best lines in history with Cam Keith, man did these guys know how to play. They talk about their time in the Blue and Orange and also what they are up to now. Jonesy gets made fun of again, Simmy brings up his penalty minute record, and Snaker i…

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Hawk Talk Ep #13 - Kevin Limbert 33:57

1y ago33:57

33:57

Woah. The fellas got smarter this episode. They caught up with 2002-2004 Alum and hometown boy, Kevin Limbert, just a lowly Yale Grad, and all academic engineering genius. Similar to Matt Damon on Good Will Hunting? Ha! Simmy also brings up his penalty record, again.. Jake doesn't give in on why he wanted to be the only Fruitvale kid to go to RPI a…

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BCHL Podcast - December 15th, 2023 (Samuel Leonard & Eli Pulver) 26:30

1+ y ago26:30

26:30

On this week's episode, we speak with Alberni Valley Bulldogs F Samuel Leonard (2:42) whose beautiful goal earlier this month went viral on social media. We also speak with Salmon Arm Silverbacks G Eli Pulver (14:28) about adjusting to his new team, recovering from injury and his goals for his final year of junior hockey.…

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BCHL Podcast - November 23rd, 2023 (Luke Lavery, Chase Pirtle & Zachary Wagnon) 35:29

1+ y ago35:29

35:29

On this week's episode, we tee up the upcoming BCHL Road Show event with Cowichan Valley Capitals forward Luke Lavery (3:21) and Victoria Grizzlies forward Chase Pirtle (13:47). We also chat with Surrey Eagles forward Zachary Wagnon (22:56) about the team's hot start to the season.By BCHL Media

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Hawk Talk Ep #12 - Cody Franson + Travis Harding 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

32:10

What a time it was catching up with Franny + Hards. Could have legit chatted for hours with both these guys. Cody talks about his recent #88 jersey retirement, his path from Sicamous to Beaver Valley, and watching the TV show 24... Hards talks about him and Franny's special CCM Vector one-piece sticks and how he taught Franny everything he knows. E…

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Hawk Talk Ep #11 - Arie Postmus 28:09

1+ y ago28:09

28:09

Jonesy is joined in a solo mission with Fruitvale's own, Arie Postmus. 'Wagon' played for the Hawks from 2009-2013. He is now the director of hockey operations for the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL. They of course chirp Jake and Simmy behind their backs and also talk about the start of B-Club, Dad fights, Dallas Calvin's Legendary cyclone performance …

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BCHL Podcast - September 23rd, 2023 (Steven Cocker & Nicholas Beneteau) 31:28

1+ y ago31:28

31:28

It's opening day of the 2023-24 BCHL season!We tee up the start of a new season with an interview with BCHL Commissioner Steven Cocker (2:36), as well as Alberni Valley Bulldogs player Nicholas Beneteau (21:57).By BCHL Media

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Hawk Talk Ep #10 - Mike Morissette 30:56

1+ y ago30:56

30:56

What a treat for our tenth episode. We get one of the all time best goalies with one eye. The hammer. MM. Mike played for five years and says he was the reason Rocky got so many wins. Dive in to hear the fellas bullshit about time change and travel, some intramural floor hockey, some alumni news, and how Jonesy and Mike are on IMDB for their acting…

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Hawk Talk Ep #9 - Dallas Calvin 33:51

1+ y ago33:51

33:51

Another eppy that is all over the place but a lot of laughs! Impossible to edit as Simmy was on a roll. Keep up as the fellas catch up with the all time Nitehawk leading scorer, Dallas Calvin! They talk about Dal's first few years with the team and what he's up to now. They mention Snaker's traps, Jonesy lifting the Stanley Cup, and a whole lot els…

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Hawk Talk Ep #8 - Greg Carson + Barret Jackman 23:03

2y ago23:03

23:03

It's a big one. Some of the toughest Nitehawks of all time! Greg Carson joins the boys with a special surprise guest.. Barret Jackman! Go back 27 years and Cars was the 20 yr old captain and Barret a 15 yr old rookie. The two talk about what they are doing now, and what that special run was like during that 1996/1997 season that led the way to the …

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Hawk Talk Ep #7 - The Burnett's & Shane Drake 44:55

2y ago44:55

44:55

Try to keep up as we laugh ourselves silly catching up with alums Jamie and Lucas Burnett and their carpool buddy, one of the best playmakers in Nitehawk history, Shane Drake. We get to know Lucas's alter ego "Seth Sweepstakes" and Draker goes in to how he likes to eat his fruit, decades old. Enjoy the episode!…

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Hawk Talk Ep #6 - Eric Volpatti & Dave Colquhoun 26:27

2y ago26:27

26:27

The fellas bring it back to the eighties with two of the most important pieces of that decade. Eric (Vulchy) + Dave (Haystack) chat about what minor and junior hockey in the area was like. Vulch tells some jokes, Jonesy talks about some team showers, and Haystack even gives us some trivia! Take a listen and enjoy!…

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Hawk Talk Ep #5 - Archie McKinnon 26:30

2y ago26:30

26:30

The fellas catch up with former Nitehawk Captain, Archie McKinnon. A member of the Nitehawks from 2011-2014, Arch led the team to two KIJHL titles, and don't forget a Keystone Cup too. We get into his life post Nitehawks, the infamous Rossland Carpool, picketing, and Arch also laughs about his best buddy losing some teeth. Enjoy the show!…

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Hawk Talk Ep #4 - Rocky Dickson 18:56

2y ago18:56

18:56

His stats aren't kept thank goodness or the future Hawk goalies would have never believed the shoes they'd have to fill! Rocky Dickson joins the guys to chat about fishing, slap-shots, flying oranges, and gobstoppers. His #2 jersey is retired and hangs in the rafters and he is arguably one of the best goalies in not only Nitehawk history but in JR.…

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Hawk Talk Ep #3 - Paul Matteucci 27:53

2y ago27:53

27:53

Hereee comes Matteucci!! Simmy and Snake catch up with former Assistant Coach , Paul Matteucci. Incredibly passionate and a wicked sense of humor, you'll never meet a coach more willing to run through a wall his players. 'Tooch' coached for almost 10 years and there are some incredible memories he shares. Him and the fellas catch up on sweatpants, …

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Hawk Talk Ep #2 - Tom Meakes 12:03

2+ y ago12:03

12:03

Our hosts catch up with Tom Meakes. Known as Teakes to most, he wore many hats for the organization. Not just an equipment manager, he was a masseuse, mechanic, dental assistant, to name a few. He did it all, and was and is an integral pillar of the Nitehawk Community. Enjoy.By Connor Jones

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Hawk Talk Ep #1 - Dwayne Bouliane 20:33

2+ y ago20:33

20:33

Our hosts, Simmy, Snaker, and Jonesy catch up with the most dedicated Nitehawk ever. Literally. Dwayne Bouliane won the award five times.By Connor Jones

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Episode 14 - Defenseman Evan Neugold | On Discovering Hockey in Singapore, Choosing Hockey Over Golf and Surviving Snowmageddon 44:12

5y ago44:12

44:12

On Episode 14 of the Growlers Nation Podcast, Chris sits down with self-proclaimed late-bloomer Evan Neugold. The pair discuss Evan's childhood journey which included stops in Washington, Singapore and Minnesota before finally settling in his home state of Connecticut. Evan talks about failing to make his high school hockey team until his junior ye…

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Episode 13 - Forward Trey Bradley | On Finding Ice in Florida, Growing Up With an All-Star Father and Preferring the Snow to the Heat 41:00

5y ago41:00

41:00

On Episode 13 of the Growlers Nation Podcast, Chris caught up with rookie speedster Trey Bradley. In this episode, Trey looks back on his days in the American junior hockey system, including playing on a line with Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor and former Growler J.J. Piccinich with Youngstown in the USHL. He explains how an arena malfunction ma…

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Episode 12 - Forward Aaron Luchuk | On Winning the Memorial Cup, Signing His 1st NHL Contract and Being Traded to the Leafs 1:15:46

5y ago1:15:46

1:15:46

On Episode 12 of the Growlers Nation Podcast, Chris sits down with Growlers forward and second-year pro from Kingston, Ontario Aaron Luchuk. In this week's episode, the two chat long about Aaron and the 2017 Memorial Cup Champions, the Windsor Spitfires and their unbelievable run for junior hockey's ultimate prize, including a 44-day (!!) break bet…

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Episode 11 - Angus Redmond - On His Junior Days in the BCHL, How He Earned His Nickname and His NL Experience 42:46

5y ago42:46

42:46

In Episode 11 of the Growlers Nation Podcast, Chris sits down with netminder Angus Redmond. They discuss his junior days playing in his home province of British Columbia in the BCHL and his transition into his one stellar season in the NCAA with Michigan Tech where he made 38 (!!) straight starts. Angus shared his thoughts on why he loves playing i…

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Episode 10 - Forward Scott Pooley - On his Kelly Cup Experience, His Relationship with his Hockey Family and Empty Netters 38:24

5y ago38:24

38:24

Happy New Year! In Episode 10, Chris kicks off 2020 with high-scoring forward Scott Pooley. The two sit down and discuss Scott's favourite moments of the Kelly Cup run, including his overtime winner in Game Two of the Kelly Cup Finals. Thanks to a question from a teammate, Scott explains how he became a sniper, both against goaltenders and into the…

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Episode 9 - Forward Justin Brazeau - On His Transition to the Pro Ranks, His Minor Midget Growth Spurt and Learning Math Through the Game of Crib 32:29

5+ y ago32:29

32:29

In Episode 9 of the Growlers Nation Podcast, Chris sits down with 6' 6" (almost 6' 7") rookie sensation Justin Brazeau. The two chat about Justin's sizzling junior career with the OHL's North Bay Battalion, growing up in New Liskeard, Ontario and watching QMJHL games in nearby Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. Justin shared his thoughts on perfecting his skat…

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Episode 8 - Defenseman Alex Gudbranson - On His Hockey Family, His Affinity for Coffee the Growlers Brotherhood 47:46

5+ y ago47:46

47:46

In Episode 8 of the Growlers Nation Podcast, Chris caught up with Growlers defenseman Alex Gudbranson. The boy chat about the tight-knit 'Brotherhood' that led the Growlers to the first professional hockey championship in Newfoundland and Labrador history and how and why it was hard to leave the Rock following the club's Kelly Cup run. Alex sheds s…

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Episode 7 - Forward Riley Woods - Ranking Movember 'Staches, His First Chel Rating and The Team's Loudest Snorer 32:48

5+ y ago32:48

32:48

In Episode 7 of the Growlers Nation Podcast, Chris sat down with rookie sensation Riley Woods, where the pair chatted about playing junior hockey in his hometown of Regina, Saskatchewan, his former WHL teammate and former Growler Hudson Elynuik, his first pro road trip and what squares he has left on his rookie 'bingo' card. In this week's Growlerv…

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Episode 6 - Growlers Goaltender Patrick Munson | On His Bumpy Road Through the NCAA, Beginning His Pro Career in England and Comparing Alaska to Newfoundland 51:07

5+ y ago51:07

51:07

In Episode Six of the Growlers Nation Podcast, Chris sat down with goaltender Patrick 'Packy' Munson to talk about his late arrival to Growlers training camp, his pre-game routine in the Bob Cole Media Centre at Mile One, playing junior hockey in Fairbanks, Alaska, his journey through three schools in the NCAA, how he watches his fellow goaltenders…

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Episode 5 - ECHL Hall of Famer and Corner Brook legend Darren Colbourne | On the Growlers Inaugural Season, Tearing up the ECHL and An Arena Collapse? 50:41

5+ y ago50:41

50:41

In Episode Five of the Growlers Nation Podcast, Chris caught up with Corner Brook, NL native and ECHL Hall of Famer Darren Colbourne. The two discuss how the ECHL has changed since the 'red line days', comparing ECHL hockey to Newfoundland senior hockey, the Growlers' impressive inaugural season, each of Darren's stops in the ECHL and how close he …

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Episode 4 - Defenseman Joe Duszak | On Cracking Jokes, his Superstitious Nature and Long Island Bagels 40:04

5+ y ago40:04

40:04

On Episode 4 of the Growlers Nation Podcast, Chris catches up with rookie defenseman Joe Duszak to talk about the New York Yankees, his second love of broadcasting, his childhood best friend Toronto Marlies sniper Jeremy Bracco, being courted by the Maple Leafs as a college free agent and his simple tastes in food. In this week's Growlerville segme…

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Episode 3 - Forward Giorgio Estephan | A Foodie, a Gamer and a Sniper on the Ice 52:57

5+ y ago52:57

52:57

In Episode 3 of the Growlers Nation Podcast, Chris caught up with Giorgio Estephan, one of ten returning players from last season's Kelly Cup Championship squad. The two chatted about last season's big championship, the upcoming 2019-20 season, his love of food, his first days on skates at the West Edmonton Mall and which of his teammates are best …

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Episode 2 – Forward Todd Skirving | His Day with the Kelly Cup and Being a Community Ambassador in St. John’s 59:05

5+ y ago59:05

59:05

Growlers broadcaster Chris Ballard tees up Episode Two of the Growlers Nation Podcast with the pride of Thunder Bay, Ontario and all-around good fella Todd Skirving. Bals and ‘Warty’ talk about turning the page from the Kelly Cup season, his experiences at Toronto Marlies Training Camp and what motivates him to be the community leader he is. In thi…

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Episode 1 - Captain James Melindy | Kelly Cup Recap, Goulds Rulez and a Haunted Hotel 1:28:39

5+ y ago1:28:39

1:28:39

Growlers play-by-play broadcaster Chris Ballard kicks off the inaugural episode of the Growlers Nation Podcast with a Feature Interview with Growlers captain James Melindy. Tune in as they recap the entire Kelly Cup Playoffs as well as answer some fan questions, including a story of a haunted hotel in one of the road cities. In our first 'Growlervi…

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