Best World Junior Hockey Championship Podcasts (2024)

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2024 NHL Draft – The Goalies 2:27:35

3M ago2:27:35

2:27:35

HockeyProspect.com Scouts Brad Allen and Jérôme Bérubé spend 2.5 hours talking about goalie prospects for the 2024 NHL Draft.0:00 Intro 2:38 A look back at the 2023 NHL Draft goalie class 11:37 Marko Bilic 13:30 Bor Glavic 15:30 Sebastian Gatto 16:32 Hugo Laring 18:57 Jan Kavan 25:22 Eemil Vinni 34:45 Samuel St-Hilaire 43:10 Evan Gardner 50:48 Cart…

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NCAA D-I men's ice hockey committee chair Schulman discusses 2024 selection process: Season 6 Episode 19 21:15

6M ago21:15

21:15

Vermont athletic director Jeff Schulman, chair of the NCAA men's Division I ice hockey committee joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about the process that went into the selection of this year's championship field of 16, attendance, and discussions about going to on-campus sites in the future. This episod…

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BTN hockey analyst Caponigri talks Big Ten playoffs, NCAA tournament: Season 6 Episode 18 21:29

6M ago21:29

21:29

Big Ten Network and ESPN hockey analyst Paul Caponigri joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about the Big Ten playoffs, the evolution of the conference since its founding, and prospects for its teams in the NCAA tournament. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13…

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Talking Michigan State, Big Ten playoff picture with veteran college hockey writer Koepke: Season 6 Episode 17 32:50

6M ago32:50

32:50

Veteran college hockey writer Neil Koepke joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about Michigan State and the Big Ten, including a look at this year's Spartans and a capsule analysis of the rest of this college hockey conference. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 an…

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Talking NCHC playoff race, CHL eligibility, fighting with college hockey analyst Starman: Season 6 Episode 16 29:36

7M ago29:36

29:36

College hockey analyst Dave Starman joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about the NCHC playoff race, as well as general topics like the discussion of CHL eligibility and fighting in college hockey. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul, Minnesota. …

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AZORCAN TOURS / Oldtimers Sep 2024 26:36

7M ago26:36

26:36

We are very excited about another Canada Bears Hockey Tour coming up this September to Finland, Estonia and Sweden. On today's episode, join Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths and they give you the scoop on this Fall's 13-day hockey tour which begins in Helsinki on September 23rd. AZORCAN Tours is the leader in European sports tours since 1994. Check …

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WJHC / A Look Back! 48:57

7M ago48:57

48:57

Hard to believe it's been over SIX weeks since we all got back from our World Junior Hockey Championship experience in Sweden. But we all survived and have many great stories to tell. Plus all the friends we saw... and all the new friends we met. On today's episode, Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths breakdown the whole event concluding in Gothenburg, …

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Addressing CHL rumors, talking mens, women's college hockey growth with College Hockey Inc.'s Snee: Season 6 Episode 15 30:46

7M ago30:46

30:46

College Hockey Inc. executive director Mike Snee joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to address CHL eligibility rumors, women's college hockey and CHI's new director of women's hockey Sadie Lundquist's hiring, continued expansion, educational efforts, and more. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men…

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Talking rules and officiating with Big Ten's Piotrowski: Season 6 Episode 14 31:15

7M ago31:15

31:15

Big Ten coordinator of ice hockey officials Steve Piotrowski joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to discuss rules and officiating, including video replay, points of emphasis, and possible rule changes for next season. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in St. Paul,…

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Talking BC, BU, Hockey East with NESN's Tyler Murray: Season 6 Episode 13 21:21

8M ago21:21

21:21

NESN play-by-play broadcaster Tyler Murray joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about last weekend's home-and-home series between Boston College and Boston University, their Beanpot rematch, Hockey East this season, and that conference's playoff race. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's …

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Air Force's Serratore on the Falcons, 500th career win: Season 6 Episode 12 25:17

8M ago25:17

25:17

Air Force head coach Frank Serratore joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about reaching his 500th win milestone, the history of the Falcons, recruiting without the transfer portal, Atlantic Hockey, this year's team, and upcoming games. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, Ap…

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St. Thomas coach Blasi talks Tommies, developing a new D-I program: Season 6 Episode 11 26:57

8M ago26:57

26:57

St. Thomas head coach Rico Blasi joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk about this season's Tommies, developing a program during the new transfer portal era, cultivating values, a new facility under construction, the CCHA, and more. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11…

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Looking at World Junior Championship gold for Team USA with FloSports' Peters: Season 6 Episode 10 36:01

8M ago36:01

36:01

FloSports senior content creator Chris Peters joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to wrap up the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship and to take us behind the scenes for Team USA's gold medal, as well as a look at the USNTDP. This episode is sponsored by the NCAA Division I Men's Frozen Four, April 11 and 13 in S…

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WJHC / We Got Our Finalists! 28:39

8M ago28:39

28:39

For many, they were the favourites coming in, and they got there. The host team from Sweden faces the United States of America in the Gold Medal final on nFriday, January 5th in Gothenburg. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths breakdown the Thursday games at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden. Plus they'll also look …

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Looking behind the scenes in the transfer portal with writer Schlossman: Season 6 Episode 9 28:15

8M ago28:15

28:15

Grand Forks Herald writer Brad Schlossman joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to discuss what he's learned about what happens behind the scenes with the transfer portal in Division I men's college hockey. We also touch on the possibility of eligibility for players in major junior in light of NIL. Brad's story abo…

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WJHC / Canada Out! 25:05

9M ago25:05

25:05

Canada took it on the chin losing a tough 3-2 game to Czechia in heartbreaking fashion. This loss now eliminates Canada from further play at this year's event. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game 'wake' at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden. Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://…

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WJHC / Canada / Germany / New Year's Eve 16:36

9M ago16:36

16:36

Canada moves into the Quarter Final round after a hard working victory over Germany on New Years Eve in Round Robin play. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game 'party' at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden. Happy New Year everyone!!! Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.c…

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WJHC / Sweden / Canada / Ouch! 23:39

9M ago23:39

23:39

Canada took it on the chin on Friday night losing a tough 2-0 game to the host Sweden. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game 'wake' at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden. Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-c…

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WJHC / Sweden / Day TWO 20:46

9M ago20:46

20:46

After a big opening day win over Finland, Canada kept it rolling with a very lopsided 10-0 victory over Latvia on Day TWO. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game celebration at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden. Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20…

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WJHC Gothenburg / Opening Show 14:37

9M ago14:37

14:37

We are HERE! Gothenburg- the Host City! Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths take some time on Christmas Day to present a quick overview of the next 12 days ahead... just on the eve of the start of this year's big event! Azorcan Tours will welcome 348 people on this tour and everyone is finally arrive by the 27th. Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other grea…

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WORLD JUNIORS 2024 / Hej from Stockholm! 21:20

9M ago21:20

21:20

Just a few days away from the start of the World Junior Hockey Championship in Gothenburg... but first a stop in spectacular Stockholm. On today's episode, Paul and Bryn set the scene from the lobby of the Clarion Sign Hotel in downtown Stockholm. On the 24th, we will all jump on a bus and head to this year's event. Our Website: www.azorcan.net Oth…

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2024 World Junior Championship Prospects Preview 1:14:51

9M ago1:14:51

1:14:51

It's World Juniors season and as we get closer to the opening game of the tournament, HP Scouts Jérome Bérubé and Brad Allen, spend over an hour with you talking about prospects from various countries who will be participating in the 2024 World Junior Championship.2024 World Junior Championship Prospects Previewhttps://d1mbgt0cezpjid.cloudfront.net…

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AZORCAN TOURS / Let's Look at the OTHER teams / Steven Ellis 26:56

9M ago26:56

26:56

Last episode we focused on Team Canada, on this edition we look at the 'other' teams at this year's World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Today Paul and Bryn chat with writer and podcaster Steven Ellis from The Daily Faceoff, host of Puck Poolies and was also a writer for The Hockey News at one point too! Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other gr…

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AZORCAN TOURS / Let's Look at TEAM CANADA / Steven Ellis 18:28

9M ago18:28

18:28

It's 'Crunch Time' for the teams heading to the World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Today Paul and Bryn chat with writer and podcaster Steven Ellis from The Daily Faceoff and co host of Puck Poolies about Team Canada. Steven was also a writer for The Hockey News at one point and just attended the Canadian pre tournament cut-down camp. Time …

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WORLD JUNIOR / Update / December 17 / Finale 9:18

9M ago9:18

9:18

Here we go! The Final Update for those lucky enough to be travelling with us to the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of LAST MINUTE REMINDERS from Paul Almeida, along with Bryn Griffiths as they break it all down for you. Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https://www.hockey…

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Maine's Barr talks Black Bears at the semester break, building culture, areas to improve: Season 6 Episode 8 27:04

9M ago27:04

27:04

Maine head coach Ben Barr joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk this year's Black Bears, building a culture and work ethic, recruiting, today's players, and areas for improvement.By USCHO

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2024 IIHF World Junior Championship – Team Canada Selection Camp Part Deux 7:56

9M ago7:56

7:56

Team Canada played the USports All Stars yesterday afternoon and won 4-2. Both teams meet up again today at noon and then the final cuts will be made later on today. HP's Mark Edwards has been attending the full selection camp and gives more thoughts on what he has seen so far. Mark Edwards on Team Canada Selection Camphttps://d1mbgt0cezpjid.cloudf…

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WORLD JUNIOR / Update / December 12th 31:49

9M ago31:49

31:49

It's Tuesday, December 12th and we're just a few days away from the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of LAST MINUTE REMINDERS from Paul Almeida, along with Bryn Griffiths as they break it all down for you. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net Contact us: paul@azorcan.net brynagriffiths@me.com…

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2024 IIHF World Junior Championship – Team Canada Selection Camp 7:19

9M ago7:19

7:19

Team Canada began their World Junior Team Selection Camp on Sunday night and HockeyProspect.com's Mark Edwards, has attended all four on ice sessions so far. Today at 3pm Team Canada play their first exhibition game versus a group on University All Stars as they have in years past. They play another game vs the U sports All Stars again on Wednesday…

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AZORCAN TOURS / WJHC / Welcome Party 30:16

10M ago30:16

30:16

Let's get this started!!! On Saturday, December 2nd the gang at AZORCAN Tours welcomed travel guests to their WJHC Kick Off Party in Edmonton. Over 100 folks were there and enjoyed a great dinner, plus collected all their game tickets, tour memorabilia and met many return friends/hockey fans. See everyone soon! Oilers Anthem singer Robert Clark kic…

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North Dakota's Brad Berry talks Fighting Hawks, transfers, NCHC: Season 6 Episode 7 22:14

10M ago22:14

22:14

North Dakota head coach Brad Berry joins hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) to talk this year's Fighting Hawks, building a culture with a lot of rookies and transfers, the current state of the game, the NCHC, and more.By USCHO

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WORLD JUNIOR / Update / November 22nd 31:51

10M ago31:51

31:51

It's the end of November and we're 34 days away from the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida, along with Bryn Griffiths break it all down for you. Kick Off party, webpage information, food and beverages in The Bear Pit, updated web info and plenty of last minute details. Marty Forbes also joins…

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TEAM CANADA Management Lead Peter Anholt - PART TWO 16:28

10M ago16:28

16:28

Here's Part TWO- as Team Canada's Management Lead Peter Anholt joins Paul and Bryn on today's episode. Peter is in his eighth full season as the General Manager of the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League. He has a vast wealth of hockey knowledge under his helmet and Peter breaks down his lengthy career of playing, coaching and GMing …

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St. Cloud State's Larson talks Huskies, player development, series with Minnesota Duluth: Season 6 Episode 6 20:09

10M ago20:09

20:09

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by St. Cloud State head coach Brett Larson about this year's Huskies, the competitiveness of D-I college hockey, coaching in this era, and the weekend series upcoming with Minnesota Duluth.By USCHO

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TEAM CANADA Management Lead Peter Anholt - PART ONE 16:55

10M ago16:55

16:55

Team Canada's Management Lead Peter Anholt joins Paul and Bryn on today's episode. Peter is in his eighth full season as the General manager of the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League and has a vast wealth of hockey knowledge under his helmet. On Today's episode he breaks down how the team is selected, and how they scout out the kids…

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WORLD JUNIOR / Update / November 13th 29:11

10M ago29:11

29:11

It's the middle of November and we're 42 days away from the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Kick Off party, flight details, seat selection, updated web info, France/Belgium itinerary and details on the tournament seating! For more details check out the website: w…

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Boston College coach Brown talks Eagles, young talent, coaching in this era: Season 6 Episode 5 21:14

10M ago21:14

21:14

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Boston College head coach Greg Brown to talk about his No. 1-ranked Eagles. The discussion also includes coaching young talent, a look at some of this year's players, and playing some competitive non-conference games.By USCHO

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TSN's Dennis Beyak- WJHC- Part TWO 25:17

10M ago25:17

25:17

TSN's Dennis Beyak joins Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths on this podcast. Today they'll talk about the hard work of broadcasting the games from the World Junior Hockey Championships. Plus, he gives us a personal career scoop. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netBy Paul Almeida / Azorcan Tours

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Talking the Badgers' blistering beginning with writer Milewski: Season 6 Episode 4 28:29

11M ago28:29

28:29

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Wisconsin State Journal reporter and USCHO editor emeritus Todd D. Milewski to discuss the team he covers, the Wisconsin Badgers. Topics include the team's play so far after a 7-1 start, the change in culture around the program, whether their No. 5 ranking is warranted,…

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TSN's Dennis Beyak - WJHC Broadcaster 20:12

11M ago20:12

20:12

TSN's Dennis Beyak joins Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths on this podcast. Today they'll talk about some favourite memories for Dennis from the World Junior Hockey Championships. And he's attended plenty of them, plus he has a long list of associations with teams in the Western Hockey League and the NHL. For more details check out the website: www.a…

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Arizona State's Powers on Sun Devils' early season, move to NCHC in 2024: Season 6 Episode 3 20:17

11M ago20:17

20:17

Hosts Jim Connelly (@jimmyconnelly) and Ed Trefzger (@EdTrefzger) are joined by Arizona State head coach Greg Powers to talk about this year's team, the move next year to the NCHC, having the full complement of three assistant coaches, and this weekend's series at Miami.By USCHO

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More on the WJHC Trip / We're Getting Close! 20:51

11M ago20:51

20:51

There's a chill in the air... that's either exciting... or not for you! But we're back with more details on the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida along with Bryn Griffiths break it all down for you! For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net…

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