Podcasts by Puck Yeah Podcast
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The NZIHF's new program for future IIHF success | Puck Yeah 71 from 2021-03-22T21:58:13
It’s the last podcast before Logan moves back to New Zealand! This week NZIHF coaching director Darren Blong joins us to discuss their new ‘Triple Star’ program and what that means for pushing New ...
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Life As A Dual International with Helen Murray | Puck Yeah 70 from 2021-03-10T17:00:38
In the spirit of celebrating International Women’s Day, we’re revisiting one of our favourite interviews from Puck Yeah’s four-year history - our April 2018 chat with New Zealand Ice Fernz captain ...
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Making The Mako with AJ Spiller | Puck Yeah 69 from 2021-03-02T21:57:56
The Auckland Mako have created an air of excitement since they were announced to become the sixth team to join the NZIHL. Co-head coach A.J. Spiller joins the podcast this week to address some of y...
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Hockey School with Martin Lee | Puck Yeah 68 from 2021-02-24T21:26:23
On this week’s podcast Ice Blacks veteran Martin Lee calls in from Montreal - we talk about how he entered the NZIHL from a young age and made an immediate impact, the success of the 2008 New Zeala...
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Quirks of the 2021 NZIHL Season | Puck Yeah 67 from 2021-02-16T17:00:32
This week Logan and Joe break down the 2021 NZIHL schedule and some of its more interesting quirks, what we know about the Auckland Mako now, plus a cautionary tale about spotting catfishes in New ...
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The Homecoming of Liam Stewart | Puck Yeah 66 from 2021-02-08T01:52:16
This week Logan and Joe get way too excited about the upcoming Mighty Ducks TV series, delve into the media hype surrounding Joel Rindelaub, plus Liam Stewart joins us from the UK to discuss his im...
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Canadian Moose: From Nova Scotia to New Zealand | Puck Yeah 65 from 2021-01-26T01:35:34
This week Logan and Joe question whether the IIHF acted quickly enough to strip Belarus’ hosting rights for this year’s World Champs, reflect on the opening weeks of a shortened NHL season, plus Du...
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Probably The Best (Beer) League In The World | Puck Yeah 64 from 2021-01-18T17:00:19
2020 wasn’t all bad! The Auckland-based ‘Hockey House’ was one of the first in the world to return to play, livestreaming their Backyard/Frontyard Hockey League Finals on YouTube to an audience sta...
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The Year That Cancelled Hockey | Puck Yeah 63 from 2021-01-12T03:00:07
2020 couldn’t cancel us! Puck Yeah is back to reveal some big NZIHL news, we catch up with NZIHF president Andy Mills to discuss the IIHF cancellations and how New Zealand’s national teams can boun...
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Zoom Chats: Justin Daigle, New Zealand U20 Head Coach from 2020-04-24T06:30:03
West Auckland Admirals captain Justin Daigle, along with AJ Spiller, has been helping hockey players around New Zealand continue their training during the nationwide lockdown by providing interacti...
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Zoom Chats: Jana Kivell, NZ Ice Fernz & Inline Ferns from 2020-04-16T07:00:35
2020 was looking like a big year for Jana Kivell before the coronavirus pandemic shut down hockey around the world (except Belarus of course).
Puck Yeah's Logan Swinkels catches up with on...
PUCK YEAH 62: Andy Hay steps down from NZ Ice Blacks from 2019-07-24T06:06:29
After 72 games with the New Zealand Ice Blacks defenceman Andrew Hay has elected to step down from international duty, calling time on his IIHF career that spans over 15 years.
He joins Pu...
PUCK YEAH 61: Henri Tikkanen, Dunedin Thunder from 2019-07-11T05:15:53
On this week's podcast Dunedin Thunder import goalie Henri Tikkanen joins Puck Yeah to talk about his experience to date playing in the NZIHL, exploring the wonders of New Zealand and growing up wi...
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PUCK YEAH 60: Kahu Joyce, Melbourne Ice from 2019-07-04T04:52:23
This week Logan Swinkels catches up with another Kiwi playing in the Australian Ice Hockey League, Kahu Joyce. The pair discuss his recent fight with Adelaide's Alex Gauthier, missing NZ comfort fo...
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PUCK YEAH 58: We The Champs from 2019-06-19T22:04
On this week's podcast, before reliving the excitement of staying up all night to watch the Toronto Raptors victory parade, Logan & Joe talk about what features NHL20 will need to make them jump ba...
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PUCK YEAH 57: Hannah Jensen & Jana Kivell, NZ Inline Ferns from 2019-06-14T03:44:09
Next month the New Zealand Inline Ferns head to Spain for the World Roller Games. Hannah Jensen and Jana Kivell join the podcast this week to talk about their recent stint playing in the Spanish el...
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PUCK YEAH 56: It's Been Awhile from 2019-06-06T05:00:56
After a break during the IIHF's international window, the podcast is back! Logan & Joe catch up over what was a once in a lifetime trip following the New Zealand Ice Blacks through Colorado and Mex...
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PUCK YEAH 55: West Auckland Admirals captain Justin Daigle from 2019-04-11T22:40:45
West Auckland Admirals captain Justin Daigle joins Joe from our Auckland studio, with Logan dialling in from Sydney, to talk about winning the NZIHL championship in 2018, recovering from a horrific...
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PUCK YEAH 54: Adrian Volpe, Goalie Coach Extraordinaire from 2019-04-04T01:53:32
This week we're looking into the weird science of hockey goaltending and our special guest Adrian Volpe knows all about it.
Volpe enjoyed two seasons in the NZIHL as a Canadian import goal...
PUCK YEAH 53: New Zealand Ice Fernz head coach Rachel Park from 2019-03-27T04:21:39
The international ice hockey window is hitting its busy period with four New Zealand national teams in play over the next month.
One such team is the New Zealand Ice Fernz, who are current...
PUCK YEAH 52: This Team Is Ruining My Life with Steve Dangle from 2019-03-19T23:57:24
From hockey YouTuber, to podcaster, sports broadcaster, and now a published author - the media career of Steve 'Dangle' Glynn has enjoyed a strange path that is both fascinating and inspiring.
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PUCK YEAH 51: Southern Storming with Kellye Nelson & Angelique Mawson from 2019-03-13T02:00:19
The NZWIHL has wrapped up the 2019 season with the Southern Storm claiming the championship, ending both the Auckland Steel's dominance and their own losing streak.
A highlight of their bo...
PUCK YEAH 50: Strength and Conditioning with Chris Eaden from 2019-03-05T22:40:56
It's our 50th episode! And to celebrate we're talking fitness with the man behind the successful Eaden Project gym, Chris Eaden.
Chris is a big impact player in New Zealand ice hockey. Whe...
PUCK YEAH 49: Meet The Foxes from 2019-02-27T21:33:05
We're celebrating all things love on this week's edition of the podcast!
January saw New Zealand Inline Ferns captain Tara Tissink marry the love of her life, Courtney Fox - whom just happ...
PUCK YEAH 48: Rick Parry enters The Hive from 2019-02-20T00:03:43
Puck Yeah Podcast is back in full force for 2019! And we're starting off with some big news out of the NZIHL. After spending the past five seasons with the West Auckland Admirals, culminating in li...
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PUCK YEAH 47: Travis Crickard, The Exit Interview from 2018-10-02T05:42:01
Before the NZIHL season started we met Kelowna Rockets assistant coach Travis Crickard, who was in New Zealand to learn from the All Blacks while also helping the Botany Swarm in their quest for a ...
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PUCK YEAH 46: Ice Blacks goalie Rick Parry from 2018-09-23T06:50:45
PUCK YEAH! New Zealand's hockey podcast is back.
We're sorry it's taken this long but it's been a busy NZIHL season and we're just two guys, so the podcast had to take a short hiatus while...
PUCK YEAH 45: Steven Huish, An Admiral Original from 2018-06-14T20:28:53
This week we're joined in the studio by one of the original West Auckland Admirals, Steven Huish! He's been with the team since the NZIHL began in 2005 but only recently retired to focus on other v...
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PUCK YEAH 44: Kelowna Rockets assistant coach Travis Crickard from 2018-05-30T20:30:26
Travis Crickard is currently in New Zealand working as the Botany Swarm's assistant coach for the 2018 NZIHL season. Bringing his expertise in breaking down plays via video analysis, Travis is chal...
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PUCK YEAH 43: The 2018 NZIHL Pre-Season Whip-Around from 2018-05-24T07:24:42
The NZIHL drops the puck on the 2018 season this weekend and on this week's podcast Logan and Joe do a whip-around of the league, calling up all five teams to see how their preparations have fared ...
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PUCK YEAH 42: The Wellington Seals from 2018-05-17T05:43:45
Puck Yeah ran a feature back in December introducing the hockey world to Wellington's first ever team, the Seals. They're a chilled out bunch of guys and girls who just want to play the game, they ...
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PUCK YEAH 41: The Team Canada Special from 2018-05-09T20:59:57
The 2018 Ice Hockey Classic is just over a month away! Recently Puck Yeah co-host Logan racked up an expensive phone bill calling Finland and Toronto to speak with Team Canada captain Nolan Yonkman...
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PUCK YEAH 40: Coach Dean Tonks from 2018-05-02T20:15:24
This week Canterbury Ice Hockey Association's head coach Dean Tonks calls into Puck Yeah to talk about what's happening in Christchurch to develop the next-generation of NZ hockey players, the UK e...
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PUCK YEAH 39: Ice Fernz captain Helen Murray from 2018-04-25T00:51:15
As a hockey player that we greatly admire, Helen Murray is someone we've been wanting to have as a guest on the podcast since we began.
Along with being the New Zealand Ice Fernz captain, ...
PUCK YEAH 38: Bringing The Ice Hockey Classic To New Zealand feat. Kerry Goulet from 2018-04-18T20:45:25
Kerry Goulet, the man bringing the Ice Hockey Classic to New Zealand, was recently in the country to promote the tour and meet with passionate hockey communities in Auckland, Wellington, and Queens...
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PUCK YEAH 37: Ice Blacks Legend Corey Down from 2018-04-12T04:26:49
This week we're in Wellington where Logan catches up with Ice Blacks legend Corey Down to talk about his time both as a national player and coach, his next career move, plus a few curly questions f...
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PUCK YEAH 36: Ice Blacks captain Nick Craig from 2018-04-06T23:42:37
Puck Yeah is back and we're now the official podcast of the NZIHL! After a long break we've returned with a refreshed focus to learn more about ice hockey in New Zealand and the people around it.
PUCK YEAH 35: Quack, Quack, Quack! from 2018-01-23T22:43:15
On this week's podcast we're amped about the new Mighty Ducks TV series that's in the very early stages of production and pitch our best ideas for the show. Plus we look at the performance of Adam ...
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PUCK YEAH 34: Kerry Goulet and the 2018 Ice Hockey Classic from 2018-01-15T18:52:22
This week Puck Yeah is joined by Kerry Goulet, the man who's bringing the 2018 Ice Hockey Classic to New Zealand. We talk about plans for the tour, what fans can expect, plus Kerry's personal exper...
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PUCK YEAH 33: Winter Olympics Is Coming from 2018-01-11T22:32:51
We're back for 2018! On this week's podcast we ponder the upcoming Winter Olympics: who's going, what could've been, and how the IOC/IIHF could include minnow nations into the hockey tournament bet...
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PUCK YEAH 32: Bad Drugs and New Coaches from 2017-12-19T00:57:45
It's the last episode for year one of the podcast and it's all about New Zealand ice hockey: We discuss the possible ramifications of the Frear Brothers suspension, Botany Swarm's new head coach ca...
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PUCK YEAH 31: The Catch Up from 2017-12-11T20:33:38
We're officially back from holiday! On this week's podcast Logan recalls a couple life-changing moments from his travels to the USA and Canada, plus the various hockey games he saw along the way, w...
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PUCK YEAH 30: The #CHOHOHO17 Special from 2017-12-04T19:46:15
Last weekend the Backyard Hockey League hosted the Holiday Classic, a beer league tournament featuring teams from Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch, plus Wellington's first ever hockey club, the S...
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PUCK YEAH 29: The Hockey Film feat. filmmaker Chris Aylward from 2017-10-23T02:22:49
'The Hockey Film' is a documentary currently in production that aims to tell a more grassroots tale, featuring characters of the game from Canada and New Zealand. On this week's podcast we catch up...
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PUCK YEAH 28: Steve Dangle Gets An Oil Change from 2017-10-15T18:57:14
On this week's podcast we're joined by Sportsnet's Steve Dangle! Tens years as a hockey YouTuber, Mike Babcock impressions, and the NHL debut of Australian Nathan Walker - this episode might be sho...
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PUCK YEAH 27: The GOON Special from 2017-10-10T20:41:03
On this week's podcast we're joined by Puck Yeah contributor John Broadbent to talk about recently released hockey movies Goon 2 & Ice Guardians, plus his interview with Jay Baruchel.
Chec...
PUCK YEAH 26: Becoming A Hockey Fan from 2017-10-02T07:04:50
Many of us fall in love with hockey at a young age - Josh Kretschmar however picked up the game in his later teen years. He's now a die-hard supporter of the NZIHL's Botany Swarm, the Vancouver Can...
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PUCK YEAH 25: Buddies, Hockey, Life - The Backyard Hockey Special from 2017-09-24T20:09:16
Cam Green and Aaron Somerville from the BHL, Auckland's premiere beer league, let loose on this week's podcast! We chat about their big ideas for making hockey fun, going viral on ESPN, and pissing...
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PUCK YEAH 24: Welcome To Season 2 feat. Ian Wannamaker from 2017-09-18T06:03:50
Botany Swarm assistant coach and former Ice Black Ian Wannamaker joins the podcast to discuss youth development and his playing career, from Canadian junior hockey to representing his adoptive coun...
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PUCK YEAH 23: Living In Fantasy from 2017-06-20T20:13:51
This week Logan & Joe go through CapFriendly's mock expansion draft to create their own Vegas Golden Knights roster. With only 30 seconds per pick plus a special guest commissioner applying the pre...
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PUCK YEAH 22: Form The Future from 2017-06-14T23:17:12
This week Logan & Joe ramp up the excitement levels for the upcoming expansion draft in preparation for next week's fantasy special! Plus NZIHL round 3 predictions and the guys try to piece togethe...
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PUCK YEAH 21: Y'All Rinne For This from 2017-06-05T06:08:23
This week Logan & Joe are crushing hard over Nashville Predators fans, their creative chants and catfish throwing, while wondering what dead creatures NZIHL fans could throw onto the ice.
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PUCK YEAH 20: Fan For A Day from 2017-05-29T11:55:48
Heading into the Stanley Cup Finals, Logan & Joe are joined by Fan For A Day blogger Joachim Hackshaw to talk about being in Pittsburgh for last year's run. Also with the NZIHL season now underway ...
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PUCK YEAH 19: Puck and Eggs from 2017-05-24T00:23:29
This week Logan goes Full Seixeiro with a message for NZ Hockey. Afterwards, the guys break down what happened with the Anaheim Ducks, what GameScore can tell you, plus some love for Drake, Sweden,...
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PUCK YEAH 18: #Ovi4Kovi from 2017-05-14T12:46:11
This week Logan & Joe praise the Dallas Stars, preview the Conference Finals despite the fact they've already started, and toss around some ideas that might sound crazy to Washington Capitals fans.
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PUCK YEAH 17: Ovi's Obit, Redacted from 2017-05-09T12:22:21
This week Joe comes bearing gifts from his holiday, much to Logan's surprise! The guys question whether the Capitals or Penguins take out game 7, break down some NZIHL pre-season action, and discus...
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PUCK YEAH 16: Bloody Busted Brackets from 2017-04-26T09:52:02
With Joe away in NYC, Logan spends his birthday with one of California's finest, special guest host Jonathan Hawks. The guys talk about first round impressions, how busted their Stanley Cup bracket...
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PUCK YEAH 15: Cross-town Rivals feat. Andrew Hay & Nick Henderson from 2017-04-19T20:43:25
In the final of our NZIHL preview series, Logan & Joe are joined by Botany Swarm captain Andrew Hay and West Auckland Admirals veteran Nick Henderson.
There's a lot going on here! The guys...
PUCK YEAH 14: Second Period feat. Chris Eaden & Paris Heyd from 2017-04-11T06:28:54
In part two of our NZIHL season preview, Logan & Joe are joined by the league's all-time leaders in scoring, Chris Eaden and Paris Heyd. The guys talk about balancing life between work and hockey, ...
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PUCK YEAH 13: Join The Charge feat. Bert Haines & Aston Brookes from 2017-04-03T20:53:36
Logan & Joe are joined by the Skycity Stampede's Bert Haines & Aston Brookes as they prepare for this week's IIHF World Champs in Auckland and the start of the 2017 NZIHL season. The guys talk abou...
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PUCK YEAH 12: We Got Dangled from 2017-03-29T07:41:13
This week Logan & Joe get 'Dangled' by recording mere hours before the dispute between USA Hockey and the Women's national team was resolved. Plus we put together our NHL18 wishlist and talk about ...
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PUCK YEAH 11: Waiting For Poutine from 2017-03-22T18:57:06
This week Logan & Joe order in poutine. That's it. Just kidding, there's plenty of puck talk including Matthew Tkachuk's stray elbows and dreaming up the ideal broadcast for the Vegas Expansion Dra...
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PUCK YEAH 10: Here Comes The Reign from 2017-03-15T10:57:28
This week Logan & Joe are joined by Jonathan Hawks (Service Executive for the AHL's Ontario Reign) to talk about California's booming hockey market, how great New Zealand is, plus a little cricket ...
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PUCK YEAH 9: Go Away, I'm On My Lunch Break from 2017-03-07T22:01:03
This week a furry friend crashes the show while Logan & Joe try to figure out what's going on with Corey Perry, the Hartford Whalers, and advertising the Ice Blacks in men's bathrooms. Plus we fina...
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PUCK YEAH 8: Do You Want Mumps With That? from 2017-02-28T10:38:12
This week Joe is back in the sweat box with Logan! We're talking trades, that Oscars moment, plus how the mumps are coming back to haunt the NHL at a really inconvenient time.
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PUCK YEAH 7: Ok I Believe You, But My Tommy Gun Don't feat. Sam Hewat from 2017-02-20T20:29:33
There's been a lot of speculation going on in the New Zealand ice hockey world this week. The way NZIHL fans view the game is changing. Sam Hewat was the journalist who broke that news and he joins...
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PUCK YEAH 6: Uber Confessionals from 2017-02-14T10:43:24
It might've been Valentine's Day but instead of romantic dinners, Logan & Joe spent the night talking about a New Zealand release for GOON2, Arizona arena drama, plus a tasty announcement. Seriousl...
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PUCK YEAH 5: Mike Smith, Goalie Goal Phenom from 2017-01-29T22:40:05
It's the All-Star break so Logan & Joe are giving out a few silly awards and poking fun at the NHL100 list. Listen to this week's episode to find out how you can win a year's subscription to The At...
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PUCK YEAH 4: One-Sound Soundboard from 2017-01-23T20:26:24
We've got a little bit of drama this week! Logan & Joe debate whether New Zealand's hockey teams should be allowed to perform the haka, the odds of the Oilers winning the Stanley Cup, plus crappy b...
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PUCK YEAH 3: Hey Now, You're An All-Star from 2017-01-16T21:53:04
After the NZ media storm that was the wedding of All Black legend Richie McCaw, Logan & Joe debate whether Canada would do the same for Sidney Crosby. Plus NHL All-Star rosters, the Junior Ice Blac...
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PUCK YEAH 2: Slapshot feat. Jez Brown from 2017-01-09T18:53:53
Logan & Joe are joined by Jez Brown of Slapshot Productions to talk about the many challenges faced when traveling around New Zealand to produce live hockey broadcasts.
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PUCK YEAH 1: A New Year, A New Podcast from 2017-01-02T11:55:19
It's the first episode! Logan & Joe talk about what it means to be a hockey fan in New Zealand and how that even came about in a rugby mad nation, plus highs & lows of the NHL season to date.
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