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Veteran broadcaster Mike Farwell brings you his unique perspective on the Ontario Hockey League. From his days standing on a milk crate while interviewing players, to spending years on the road with legendary junior hockey broadcaster Don Cameron, Farwell brings you a view of the OHL you simply won't find anywhere else. From Ottawa to Windsor, and from the Soo to Erie, the OHL Podcast has something for every junior hockey fan, bringing you the best stories from the players you cheered...and ...
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What if we told you that the summer of 1967 could hold the secrets to some of the greatest music ever? With our old pals, Scott, Mark and Lou of the Music Relish Show, we rewind time to this iconic year, unearthing fascinating stories and dissecting pivotal moments in music history. From The Doors' groundbreaking debut album to the first Shafa musi…
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Just before the regular season gets started, we start the silly season and Mike and Dan make their predictions. Not just one team here or there but conference by conference, beginning with the East today. One of the guys ends up with a perennial favourite, the other with a historical loser. Which prediction will pan out? Likely neither, but now the…
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The regular season hasn't even started but one of the best in the junior hockey business is already out with a preliminary list of the top NHL draft eligible players we'll be watching this season. Mike and Dan discuss bob McKenzie's list and add a few more OHL'ers you might want to have your eyes on this season. Plus, if a player isn't ready for th…
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OHL fans in Hamilton have every right to be confused, and the Bulldogs have every right to stay where they're being welcomed with open arms. Has Hamilton lost yet another hockey franchise? Plus, the OHL sends 160 players to pro camps, old school tactics that don't work in modern coaching, and the passing of a patriarch leaves a lasting legacy. We'v…
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Ready to go on a musical voyage back to 1972? Scott, Mark and Lou are your guides on this journey through the sounds of a remarkable year. Join us as we reminisce about the legendary albums that set the tone for the year - from Led Zeppelin 4 to Tapestry and everything in between. We don't stop there; we explore how generational differences shape o…
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Just over two weeks until the regular season begins and we've got so much to discuss, including how badly Brantford seems to want an OHL team. Plus, a new way of policing scrums, curious new language on the OHL's "Standard Player Agreement," what's next for Shane Wright, the player Dan and Mike think is poised for a big season, the Ice Dogs raise e…
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The OHL preseason has started and we're back into regular season form with a discussion on picks not reporting and the draft loophole that needs to be closed. Plus, a retiring Commissioner, a minor change to your in-arena experience that's drawing mixed reviews, and the Ice Dogs add another big name. It's go time! Learn more about your ad choices. …
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He's joined us as a guest before, talking about his experiences playing major junior hockey for his hometown team, what it was like coming back to that hometown after being traded to North Bay, and how he flourished in Windsor before returning home to end his junior career as a Kitchener Ranger. But Tyler Ertel's story does not end there. After wat…
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The topic of discussion for this episode is the Frog Ferry proposal, which is the idea to bring a foot ferry/water taxi service to Willamette and Columbia rivers in Portland.Xavier, Bradley, and Jenna share their initial impressions of this idea, ranging from skepticism to staunch support.To better contextualize the Frog Ferry movement, Xavier lays…
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Another new face added to the bench in Kitchener, and there's nothing new in Niagara as the trade window opens but we throw the Ice Dogs a bone anyway. Plus, Joe Thornton Day in the OHL, Canada (and the OHL) shines at the Hlinka, and calling our shot early as to who might be a formidable foe for the London Knights in the Western Conference this sea…
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There's been an awful lot of coaching movement in the OHL this summer, and none bigger than two head coaching hires in the Western Conference. So, Farwell and Dan knew it was time to come in from the beach and chat a little junior hockey. Along with coaching movement, we mourn some league losses, look ahead at international tournaments, and pay a l…
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Xavier, Bradley, and Jenna discuss the FX 2 (Frequent Express Service), an “enhanced” transit system and replacement for the line 2 between Downtown Portland and Gresham. This new line promised room for 60% more riders, more frequent service, all-door boarding, and designated bus lanes to avoid congestion. $175 million was spent on this service, wh…
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Once again, the OHL leads the way in players selected to the NHL from the Canadian Hockey League. We break down the picks in our final episode before a summer break, including some names that were called later than we expected. Plus, with movement in the NHL, plenty of former OHL'ers are finding new homes. Less than 90 days until the season opens..…
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One of my favourite parts about working in the OHL is the people I meet along the way, and scouts are some of the best. They're travelling the same roads to the same cities at the same crazy hours and, after a while, it's like seeing family. There's just something about the idea that you're all out there together, playing your own role in the game.…
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Forget the regular season and even the Memorial Cup, what we're really playing for in major junior is the chance to climb the professional sports ladder. As fans, we also like to test our own personal scouting skills and see where our favourite players get selected in the OHL. So, with the draft now just hours away, here's your preview. Plus, coach…
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He was a "too-small" forward who went in the 9th round to the Soo. But he impressed the Hounds enough at rookie camp that he was signed by the following Christmas before embarking on a 300-plus point OHL career. Rob Hisey would go on to play for the Erie Otters and the Barrie Colts en route to a 14-year pro career that included a championship in Au…
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This episode is the second in our series on homelessness, and specifically pertains to the recent ordinance passed by Portland City Council regarding daytime camping. Effective July 7th, the ordinance bans camping in public places from 8 am to 8 pm and forbids camping near parks, docks, schools and construction zones. Repeat violators will face a $…
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Finally, some intelligence on this podcast! Dan and Mike has some fun with AI but not before talking about a slick coaching move for Saginaw, celebrating Stanley Cup winners, and listing our favourite NHL draft eligible prospects of this past season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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An OHL captain who played for legends like Larry Mavety and Lou Crawford. A 2nd rounder to the LA Kings. And, most importantly, a member of the only championship team in Belleville Bulls history ... even though he was never supposed to play for the team. While his pro career didn't turn out the way he expected, Justin Papineau has no regrets. He's …
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The OHL trade window opens and the first team to jump through should surprise no one. Plus, Dan and Mike discuss the pipeline to the pros that goes beyond players and coaches and also debate the goals of a major junior hockey team -- is it winning championships, or feeding the NHL and Hockey Canada with talent? Then, it's our four top performers of…
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Former radio executive. Family man. OHL owner. We get our first view from the owner's box on The OHL Podcast, as current Otters owner Jim Waters joins us for a chat. From his bloodied introduction to the team to his competitive streak and his philosophy on running a hockey team, we cover all the ground with Waters, including a look back on one of C…
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The drought in The Dub continues, the captain of the Petes gives us the interview we've all been waiting for, Dan and Mike climb onto their soapboxes, and did things actually just get worse in Niagara? We've got you covered on this post-championship podcast. The OHL Podcast is presented by Matt Smith Goaltending. Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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From inside the league offices to on the road to create the film that captures a century of Memorial Cup, few have seen junior hockey from as many angles as Aaron Bell. He was a big part in getting the OHL's draft online, even staging his own apartment as the back-up connection in case things went sideways. He helped to establish OHL Images and, to…
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