Best VIJHL Podcasts (2025)

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Vegas Golden Knights Prospect and North Dakota University Defenseman Abram Wiebe | Episode 40 1:09:55

2d ago1:09:55

1:09:55

OUR FIRST NHL AFFILIATED INTERVIEW! Vegas Golden Knights Prospect and North Dakota University Fighting Hawks Defenseman Abram Wiebe joins the podcast for our best interview yet by far. He delves into growing up and developing in Mission, BC, and the love he has for his community and Mission Minor Hockey, before explaining how he ended up playing fo…

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Joe's Back! KIJHL CRAZY Rumours, Mowat Cup Recap, Stanley Cup Playoffs Update and Reviewing our Pre-Season Predictions | Episode 39 1:15:21

9d ago1:15:21

1:15:21

Joe is back, and the boys dive right into the newest rumours surrounding the KIJHL before hopping into an in-depth discussion/recap of the Mowat Cup! Followed by discussing the Canucks new coaching situation and future outlook before looking back at our Pre-Season NHL Standings Predictions and how accurately we predicted the playoff picture. Recap …

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BEST NHL PLAYOFFS EVER!? NHL Coaching Carousel, KIJHL Relocation Rumour & More | Episode 38 1:19:46

16d ago1:19:46

1:19:46

Was this the best first round of playoffs ever? The Cloverdale PJHL Expansion Team has officially been announced! What KIJHL city are the BCHL Penticton Vees relocating to!? Guest Co-Host Braden Chenier joins the podcast to fill in for Joe while he flies back home to Vancouver after finishing his freshman year of University. Owen and Chenier dive i…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 37 Ft. KIJHL Champions of the Grand Forks Border Bruins Levi Astill (KIJHL MVP) & Tyler Burke (KIJHL Playoff MVP) 1:16:10

1M ago1:16:10

1:16:10

KIJHL CHAMPIONS, 1st and 2nd in KIJHL Scoring AND Playoff Scoring, League MVP Levi Astill & Playoff MVP Tyler Burke join Owen and Joe for our first ever double interview. We discuss their junior careers and success this season in Grand Forks, including in-depth discussions about their playoff run and what it was like winning the KIJHL Championship.…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 36 Ft. Mac Fletcher VIJHL CHAMPION (Peninsula Panthers) Also including VIJHL PLAYER POLLS! 2:03:53

2M ago2:03:53

2:03:53

The Peninsula Panthers have won the VIJHL Championship in a thrilling series against the Campbell River Storm. The series went all the way to Game 7 Overtime, and we sat down with 20 bomb Mac Fletcher of the VIJHL Champion Panthers to talk about it. Mac also walks us through his hockey journey and tells us about the championship playoff run, Penins…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 35 Ft. Tyler Blatz | Ridge Meadows Flames | Back to Back PJHL Champion! Expansion Team Announced, Tier 1 Recruiting Nightmares, & Much More 1:45:36

2M ago1:45:36

1:45:36

BACK TO BACK PJHL CHAMPION Tyler Blatz of the Ridge Meadows Flames joins Owen and Joe on the pod this week. Tyler walks us through his hockey journey, including his Fraser Valley Thunderbirds Career, playing BCHL Games with the Chilliwack Chiefs, and his Junior Career with the Ridge Meadows Flames, where he's fresh off of winning his 2nd Stonehouse…

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KIJHL PLAYER POLLS! PJHL & KIJHL TIER 1 TEAMS ANNOUNCED, Penticton & Chilliwack WHL Franchises Announced! Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 34 | Internal 1:48:05

2M ago1:48:05

1:48:05

This is one of our most loaded episodes yet. Joe returns after making the Elite 8 with Drury, dealing with Tornadoes, and hearing crazy stories from the National Championship. The boys share updates on the PJHL, KIJHL, and VIJHL Playoffs and recap the BCIHL Playoffs, which saw the University of Victoria win it all. They discuss all the officially a…

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BC Jr Hockey Rumours and Playoff Updates, NHL Trade Deadline Recap, Where's Joe? Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 33 Ft. Guest Co-Host Braden Chenier 1:04:09

2M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

Guest Co-Host Braden Chenier joins the podcast to fill in for Joe while he pursues an ACHA National Championship with Drury University. We correct and add information from our BC Junior Hockey Rumours episode (31), before digging in to recapping and discussing all the NHL Trade Deadline deals and signings! Followed up by our NHL Playoff and Stanley…

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Caige Starr of the Kerry Park Islanders: Managing being the Youth Chief of Saskatchewan while playing Jr Hockey- Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 32 1:07:16

3M ago1:07:16

1:07:16

Caige Starr, Kerry Park Islanders defenseman, former Coastal Tsunami captain, and (FSIN) Youth Chief of Saskatchewan joins the Jungle Hockey Pod for an incredibly unique interview. Caige talks about growing up in Regina Saskatchewan and Kerry the Kettle Nakoda Nation, learning how to skate on an outdoor pond, and eventually making his way up the ra…

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Breaking BC Junior Hockey Rumours! Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 31 - Internal 1:06:51

3M ago1:06:51

1:06:51

It's finally time to dig into ALL of the rumours surrounding the PJHL, KIJHL, VIJHL, BCHL and more! Who are the 7 PJHL teams going tier 1, and a surprise team to make the BCHC 8 teams? Physical altercation at the PJHL Board of Governors meeting? What's happening with the KIJHL and what BCHL team has decided to no longer join the KIJHL because of it…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 30 Ft. Bronson Sharp | Portland Winterhawks Alumni | Sharp Hockey Skills 1:07:46

3M ago1:07:46

1:07:46

Bronson Sharp, a Portland Winterhawk and Everett Silvertip alumni of the Western Hockey League (WHL), joins the podcast for our most in-depth interview yet. Bronson talks about what it meant to be from Mission and grind his way to the WHL and play games at 16 years old after going undrafted. Bronson continued to talk about his role and the ups and …

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 29 | Internal 52:32

3M ago52:32

52:32

Owen and Joe are back with a jam-packed episode covering all the latest in junior hockey! They break down the PJHL playoff race and ongoing drama, dive into the KIJHL title battle as it comes down to the wire, and recap the latest from the VIJHL. Plus, they reveal Part 1 of the PJHL Player Poll results and discuss relocation rumors and potential Ti…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 28 | Internal 1:01:39

3M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Owen and Joe return to speculate on some huge rumours about the PJHL, PJHL playoff format issues and playoff predictions, and the KIJHL title (president's trophy) race. They also discuss the crazy NBA trade deadline, and recap the Canucks big trades (Miller, Chytil, M Petersson, D O'Conner) as well as the Granlund/Ceci to Dallas trade. All that and…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 27 Ft. Bailey Ewonus | Poco Trailblazers (PJHL) 35:20

4M ago35:20

35:20

Poco Trailblazer All-Star Bailey Ewonus joins the Jungle Hockey Pod this week to discuss his hockey journey. With stops in the AJHL, SJHL, NCDC, and now back home in Poco, Bailey had plenty of stories throughout his career. Capped off with the story of his thought process in the popular clip of his empty net slapshot to complete a hat trick against…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 26 Ft. Dylan Ford | UNLV (ACHA) | Golden Rockets (KIJHL) & Hearst Lumberjacks (NOJHL) Alumni 1:53:26

4M ago1:53:26

1:53:26

Dylan Ford of the ACHA's UNLV Raiders joins the podcast for an all-timer interview. Dylan told some great stories about his career from growing up in Ridge Meadows and advancing with Yale Hockey Academy and the Northeast Chiefs programs to his time in Golden in the KIJHL. Highlighted with his transition to the ACHA with UNLV from the Hearst Lumberj…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 25 Ft. Billy Barbarich (Edmonton Riverhawks Baseball) 1:20:44

4M ago1:20:44

1:20:44

EPISODE 25 OUT NOW!!! Ft. Billy Barbarich of the Edmonton Riverhawks (Baseball) and formerly or OHA Edmonton. Billy joins the podcast to talk about his hockey and baseball career, how he came to a final decision to pursue baseball after previously choosing hockey, the main differences between the sports, and much more!! We also dive into the PJHL A…

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Levi Brewer- ACHA Drury Panthers Defenseman and Osoyoos Coyotes Alumni, PJHL All-Star Game Preview, World Juniors Recap, Four Nations Preview, and More! | Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 24 1:38:56

5M ago1:38:56

1:38:56

Levi Brewer of the ACHA's Drury Panthers joins the podcast for a fantastic interview filled with hilarious stories from various points in his career. He talks about growing up in the small town of Eston Saskatchewan, his junior career in Osoyoos, crazy superstitions, and his ACHA experience. All that and much more in this classic interview! After h…

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Internal- The Boys are Back in person, VIJHL All Stars and Prospects, More Fighting Controversy and more! | Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 23 1:32:05

5M ago1:32:05

1:32:05

The boys are BACK together in person as Owen and Joe sit down one-on-one to talk about hockey, sports, and life. VIJHL All-Star and prospects rosters have been announced including a few questionable choices and a strange scenario where the Vancouver Island League plays their All-Star and Prospects game in Salmon Arm. Joe talks about holiday plans, …

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Harrison Boldt - Devon Xtreme (AJHL) Interview, Jungle Hockey Recap, Cage Warriors/Fighting Controversy | Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 22 1:44:41

6M ago1:44:41

1:44:41

On Episode 22 Harrison Boldt of the AJHL's Devon Xtreme, and formerly the BCHL's Chilliwack Chiefs joins the podcast (48:40) to discuss his playing career including growing up in Edmonton, moving from the BCHL to AJHL, NCAA aspirations, and more! Owen and Joe also delve into the biggest debate in junior hockey, Cage warriors fighting guys with viso…

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Jayden Attwood of the Coastal Tsunami (PJHL) - Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 21 25:23

6M ago25:23

25:23

Jayden Attwood of the Coastal Tsunami joins the pod to talk about his crazy junior career with stops in the KIJHL, VIJHL, AND now currently the PJHL. Jayden tells some funny stories from each of the 5 teams he played for, how his career has progressed, and more. Finally, we talk about what it's like being in his final season of junior, the amazing …

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 20 Ft. Mike "The Boiler" Bordignon | Mission City Outlaws Long Time Play-by-Play Broadcaster 1:45:48

6M ago1:45:48

1:45:48

Mission City Outlaws Legend Mike "the Boiler" Bordignon joins the show for arguably our best interview thus far! Boiler gives us a rundown of how his broadcasting career began from volunteering with the BCHL's Langley Thunder as a goal judge to eventually being the voice of the Mission City Outlaws, the Langley Rivermen, and once again back to the …

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Former Ridge Meadows Flames Captain (PJHL) | Matt Tyszka: Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 19 1:32:59

6M ago1:32:59

1:32:59

Former Ridge Meadows Flames Captain Matthew Tyszka hops on the podcast this week to discuss his playing career. We discuss Ridge's playoff runs, Derek Bedard's wizardry as a GM, playing against NCAA D1 Alaskan teams with SFU, and much more! Owen and Joe also recap the BCHC Prospects game which saw the PJHL take down the KIJHL 4-1. The boys also rec…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 18 Ft. Jake Ebner | Kerry Park Islanders Head Coach (VIJHL) 2:09:36

7M ago2:09:36

2:09:36

The Jungle is heating up and Owen and Joe are back to recap everything going on. Joining us today is Head Coach of the Kerry Park Islanders Jake Ebner. Jake discusses his playing career growing up from the SJHL to breaking Lindenwood's all time ACHA Goal record before they became an NCAA program. Jake also talks about his insane experience playing …

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 17 Ft. Jereymi Longpre | Fitness Trainer/NorthStar Podcast Host 59:45

7M ago59:45

59:45

We have a very special episode this week as Owen and Joe collaborate with Jereymi Longpre, a Fitness Trainer and the host of the NorthStar Podcast. Owen sits down with Jereymi in the studio with Joe on the call, as they discuss many topics like Jereymi's sports and fitness journey to training NHL players like Gage Goncalves and Noah Juulsen and oth…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 16 | Internal 1:34:32

7M ago1:34:32

1:34:32

Owen and Joe are back to recap everything going on in Junior Hockey lately including some Junior Awards Predictions! The fellas also recap all of the NHL's biggest news headlines, discuss NCAA and ACHA news, and more! Finishing off talking Champions League, the Ballon D'Or debate, World Series coverage, and plenty of other sports talk. Hosted by: O…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 15 Ft. Derek Bedard | Ridge Meadows Flames General Manager (PJHL) 1:50:57

7M ago1:50:57

1:50:57

General Manager of the Ridge Meadows Flames Derek Bedard hops on the podcast this week () to discuss his hockey journey from growing up in Ridge to becoming the Flames General Manager. We also dive into Ridge's sustained success, ambitions for this season, recruiting in the off season, and more! Owen and Joe also finally finish their NHL Previews a…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 14 Ft. Austin Charlton | Comox Valley Glacier Kings (VIJHL) 1:55:59

7M ago1:55:59

1:55:59

Austin Charlton, Assistant Captain of the Comox Valley Glacier Kings joins the boys (26:50) this week to discuss his Junior career, his move to Vancouver Island, and the changes of playing in the VIJHL. Owen and Joe also give their full Central division preview and standings predictions and recap all the junior leagues, the MLB playoffs, the NHL, a…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 13 Ft. Greg Ross | Poco Trailblazers Head Coach (PJHL) 1:40:42

8M ago1:40:42

1:40:42

This week Owen and Joe are joined by the Head Coach of the Poco Trailblazers Greg Ross! (45:19) Greg discusses what it's been like building a Junior hockey team from scratch, the city's and fans' support, the brand-new facilities, and building a competitive squad heading into their 2nd season as a franchise. Also in this episode, the boys give thei…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 12 Ft. Brayden Candy | Comox Valley Glacier Kings Captain (VIJHL) 1:49:13

8M ago1:49:13

1:49:13

Brayden Candy, captain of the Comox Valley Glacier Kings joins Owen and Joe this week to talk about his experience so far in the VIJHL! He also talks about his playing career for the Mission City Outlaws, the move to Comox, and what it's been like wearing visors this season. The boys also begin their NHL previews and predictions starting off with t…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 11 Ft. Bennett Kuhnlein | Quesnel River Rush Captain (KIJHL) 1:35:52

8M ago1:35:52

1:35:52

Bennett Kuhnlein (Quesnel River Rush Captain) joins the boys this week to talk and reflect on his first 4 years of Junior with stops in Revelstoke where he won the KIJHL Championship, all the way to South Shore and West Kent of the Maritimes Jr A Hockey League. Bennett also talks about moving to Quesnel, the extreme local fanbase, and what its been…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 10 Ft. Wes McLeod | Merritt Centennials Head Coach (KIJHL) 1:48:09

8M ago1:48:09

1:48:09

Wes McLeod, Head Coach and Assistant GM of the KIJHL's Merritt Centennials joins Owen and Joe on Episode 10 of the Jungle Hockey Podcast. Wes has experience coaching for the Fraser Valley Thunderbirds and Valley West Giants of the BCEHL at the U16-U18 ranks, as well as experience with the Fort McMurray Oil Barons of the AJHL. Wes was also named Tea…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 9 Ft. Gavin Bains | Richmond Sockeyes (PJHL) 1:47:36

9M ago1:47:36

1:47:36

On Episode 9 of the Jungle Hockey Podcast, former Richmond Sockeyes All-Star Gavin Bains hops on the podcast (50:10) for an interview with Owen and Joe. We go over Bainsy's career from playing PeeWee A3, the BCEHL, and moving on to the Junior Ranks. Bainsy tells some great stories about his career, especially his time with the Richmond Sockeyes inc…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 8 Ft. Dylan Baker | @hockey.worldwide 48:35

9M ago48:35

48:35

On behalf of Owen and Joe we offer our deepest condolences to the loved ones, family, friends, and anyone close to the tragic passing of the Gaudreau bothers. Both Johnny and Matthew were class acts on and off the ice, always giving back to the community and being wonderful ambassadors to the game. They were truly amazing people and we are beyond d…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 7 Ft. Rylan Elson 1:11:14

9M ago1:11:14

1:11:14

On Episode7 of the Jungle Hockey Podcast, Rylan Elson (Mission City Outlaws, PJHL) Captain of the Mission City Outlaws hops on the podcast for an interview with Owen and Joe. We discuss Rylan's Fraser Valley Thunderbirds career, transitioning to the PJHL, recovering from a major injury, and much more. Owen and Joe recap everything that's been going…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 6 Ft. Brad Veitch 44:11

10M ago44:11

44:11

On Episode 6 of the Jungle Hockey Podcast, Owen and Joe are joined by former Mission City Outlaws head coach Brad Veitch. Brad has years of coaching experience and knowledge including years spent in the PJHL. Brad tells some great stories about the top players he coached for and against and gives the audience insight into the changes in BC Junior h…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 5 Ft. Austin Wooley. Olympics, NHL Award Predictions, and More!! 1:11:34

10M ago1:11:34

1:11:34

On Episode 5 of the Jungle Hockey Podcast, Owen and Joe are joined by 2024 Mowat Cup Champion Austin Wooley of the Revelstoke Grizzlies (KIJHL). The Cranbrook BC native discusses the Revelstoke playing experience and recounts numerous stories from his time with the Grizzlies. Owen and Joe also discuss some crazy Olympic news, NHL News, and NHL awar…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 4 Ft. Richard Kimber 1:14:06

10M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

On Episode 4 of the Jungle Hockey Podcast, the guys are joined by Richard Kimber, Head Coach of the Comox Valley Glacier Kings (VIJHL). He discusses his playing career, getting into coaching junior hockey with the Mission City Outlaws (PJHL) last season, and how excited he is to get going in Comox! Owen and Joe also discuss NHL, PJHL, KIJHL, Olympi…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 3 Ft. Jacob Smith: NHL News, BCHL Discussion, Paris Olympic Basketball, and Much More! 1:26:19

10M ago1:26:19

1:26:19

Owen and Joe return to the pod to give some way too early NHL predictions, recap the Euro + Copa finals, and discuss what else is going on in the world of sports. The boys are joined by former Merritt Centennial (BCHL) Jacob Smith (36:22) to discuss his BCHL career and the changes happening with the league, as well as his return to the Revelstoke G…

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 2 Ft. Braden Chenier: Huge Changes to the BC Junior Hockey Landscape! 1:59:57

11M ago1:59:57

1:59:57

Owen and Joe are back to recap the NHL and NBA Finals, Draft, Awards, and Free Agency. Following comes our first-ever interview featuring Surrey Knights (PJHL) assistant captain Braden Chenier! Copa America and Euro discussions, and much more in Episode 2!By Owen Elson & Jozef Kuchaslo

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Jungle Hockey Podcast Episode 1: Pilot 1:23:15

11M ago1:23:15

1:23:15

The first-ever episode of the Jungle Hockey Podcast featuring Owen Elson and Jozef Kuchaslo! The boys break down exactly what the podcast is about, what to expect, what we will cover, potential guests, and more about the podcast itself. They then recap the PJHL, KIJHL, VIJHL, and BCHL. Which is followed by discussions of the NHL, NBA, WNBA, UCL, an…

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The Best Of Clawed Weekly 1:34:34

3+ y ago1:34:34

1:34:34

Well hello there! Miss us? Well we're back...sort of! Given it's been about 6 months since our sudden exit and ending, we wanted to come back and bring you one last proper episode to go over all the best moments from each of our 24 episodes! You'll hear snippets from every single episode as well as highlights of all of our memorable segments to clo…

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Clawed Weekly Episode 24 31:56

4y ago31:56

31:56

Well after a couple of false starts over the last couple of weeks, we're BACK to bring you another episode of CLAWED WEEKLY! This week with the official cancellation of the VIJHL season confirmed, we speak with GM & Owner of the Panthers Pete Zubersky about the cancellation and just what his memories were of the season, as well as looking forward t…

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Clawed Weekly Episode 23 44:31

4+ y ago44:31

44:31

A massive episode of Clawed Weekly coming your way this week as we digest the big trade between the Panthers and the Islanders and catch up with one of the guys at the centre of the trade, Carson Strom, to find out just how he is feeling after the big announcement. We also chat with GM of the Panthers Pete Zubersky to find out just why the trade ha…

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Clawed Weekly Episode 22 32:27

4+ y ago32:27

32:27

Another week of Clawed Weekly is here for you to sink your teeth into as Ben & Sticky bring you another entertaining episode to enjoy! The boys catch up with Owen Cox & Eric Horricks to find out about their season and learn more about their exploits that helped them join the Panthers. We also catch up with head coach Brad Tippett to find out what i…

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Clawed Weekly Episode 21 30:06

4+ y ago30:06

30:06

Another week of no hockey is here so another week of Panthers goodness is back to keep you company while you wait for games to return! This week Sticky returns with Ben as the boys chat with Griffin Gilmour and Evan Crawford about their year so far, the step up to Junior B hockey as well as just why they might be somewhat famous on social media. Be…

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Clawed Weekly Episode 20 30:32

4+ y ago30:32

30:32

After a week of, we're back for another Clawed Weekly! This week we sit down with two Panthers rookies in Ethan Ewer and Ryan Grambart to hear about their season so far and find out how they're coping with the current break in play. We also catch up with head coach Brad Tippett to find out just how things are tracking from the coaches perspective. …

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Clawed Weekly Episode 19 28:56

4+ y ago28:56

28:56

Happy new year Panthers fans! We're back for a brand new episode of your favourite VIJHL podcast, and we get right into the thick of the action by finding out what is happening with the latest news for the island and the season, as well as sitting down with rookie Grant Gilbertson to find out how he feels he has been going during his first year wit…

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Clawed Weekly Episode 18 40:06

4+ y ago40:06

40:06

Despite our announcement last week that we were done for the year, we're back for a special episode of Clawed Weekly as Ben sits down with Panthers owner and GM Pete Zubersky to find out more about the current league shutdown and the hopes moving forward for a resumption of play in the new year.By Ben Waterworth

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Clawed Weekly Episode 17 23:57

4+ y ago23:57

23:57

The boys are back once again to bring you another edition of your favourite VIJHL podcast as we continue to crave hockey by talking about hockey! Sticky & Ben are joined by Panthers rookies Reid Fryer and Grant Gilbertson to chat about their season so far and how they're coping with the current break in play. We also catch up with head coach Brad T…

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Clawed Weekly Episode 16 45:08

4+ y ago45:08

45:08

Sticky is back and the boys are back to bring you another episode of Clawed Weekly! This week we are joined by three rookies in Carson Strom, Tanner Banks & Aleko Sdrakas to talk about their season so far and find some pretty interesting facts about what the guys get up to off the ice. Sticky & Ben also go over the two games last week and discuss t…

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