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Welcome to From the Press Box, the latest podcast offering from Rocket Sports Radio!
In this week’s episode, hosts Rick Stephens and Amy Johnson give you an update on things new and noteworthy from the Laval Rocket and Montreal Canadiens prospects. Then they provide a full recap of the first two games in the Phantoms versus Checkers series as round two of the Calder Cup Playoffs has begun. Hear audio from Phantoms players and coaches as the teams prepare to kick off game three in Charlotte with the series tied at 1-1.
They’ll also check in on scores from around the league to see how other Division Finals series are coming along…how are your favorite teams faring?
And the AHL announced the new look to the league’s divisions for the 2018-19 season. Rick and Amy will break down any changes and look at the landscape for next year.
Check out a new episode of From the Press Box every Tuesday, where Amy and Rick will talk about the Montreal Canadiens prospects in the AHL, ECHL, NCAA, OHL, and European leagues, as well as taking a closer look at other AHL teams, news, entertainment, and special events around the American Hockey League.
Don’t miss daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report. Follow the action on Twitter @TheAHLReport!
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O’Reilly Returns, Stanley Cup Final Intensifies | Press Zone Philly ep. 197
The Press Zone Philadelphia ep 197 | Lehigh Valley Phantoms, AHL, Philadelphia Flyers, NHL, WHL, Rocket Sports Media, hockey, prospects
ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA — Welcome to The Press Zone for hockey prospects on Rocket Sports Radio! This premier podcast is featured on The AHL Report, and provides hockey fans with the latest news, analysis, and commentary regarding the Philadelphia Flyers, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, and teams all around the AHL.
The Press Zone on Rocket Sports Radio
Our podcast hosts Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) and Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) will provide information on the American Hockey League, as well as the ECHL, junior hockey leagues, international hockey, prospects, and potential NHL draftees. It’s an informative and entertaining weekly show brought to you by a team of credentialed, knowledgeable hockey journalists!
This Week’s Topics
Segment 1: Philadelphia Flyers & Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Cal O’Reilly re-signs with the Phantoms
- Stanley Cup Final
Segment 2: Around the AHL
- Vancouver Canucks finalize Abbotsford agreement
- Chicago Blackhawks get green light to purchase IceHogs
- Sylvain Lefebvre back in the NHL
- 2021 Kelly Cup Champions
- Matiss Kivlenieks (1996-2021)
- Feel Good Finale: Hockey Hotbed Ahead
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Check out a new episode of The Press Zone for hockey prospects every Tuesday, where Amy and Rick talk about prospects in the AHL, ECHL, NCAA, OHL, and European leagues, as well as taking a closer look at other AHL teams, news, entertainment, and special events around the American Hockey League.
Plus, don’t miss our daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report.
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Habs Last Stand | Canadiens Connection ep 143
Canadiens Connection, Podcast, Rocket Sports Radio, ep 143 | Habs News, Montreal, NHL, Carey Price, Shea Weber, Dominique Ducharme, Josh Anderson, Stanley Cup, Final, Marc Bergevin, Tampa Bay Lightning
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | MONTREAL, QC. — Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a plugged-in source they know and trust.
This Week’s Show
Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News
- Rick and Joe break down the week that was for the Montreal Canadiens. Check out the comprehensive post-game reviews for every game at AllHabs.net.
- Carey Price chosen as first star of the week by Joseph Whalen.
- Roster news – Other than Jonathan Drouin, no Canadiens on the injured list. Dominique Ducharme returned behind the Canadiens bench in game three after self-isolating at home.
- Habs prospect report – Laval Rocket signed Quebec-born defenceman Carl Neill to a one-year, two-way contract. Laval Rocket signed Quebec-born forrward Danick Martel to a one-year contract. Pascal Vincent, Sylvain Lefebvre to BlueJackets, Andre Tourigny to Coyotes. Coaching watch turns to Joel Bouchard. Be sure to read the content at AHL.report and check out The Press Zone – Montreal.
- Marc Bergevin lost out to Lou Lamoriello for the Jim Gregory Award for GM of the Year. Bergevin raised expectations for this team heading into the season and it came to fruition with the Canadiens advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals.
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Habs Playoffs News and Notes – Quebec health department refused an increase in the maximum attendance at the Bell Centre. It remains at 3,500. Increased to 18,600 at Amalie Arena.
Segment 2: Reviewing the Stanley Cup Final
- The Canadiens find themselves trailing 3-0 in the Stanley Cup Final. Rick and Joe revisit their conversation from last week discussing how the teams matchup and how the Lightning have taken such a stranglehold on this series.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
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Listener’s texts and emails.
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Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.
Canadiens Connection is a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.
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On Air
Listen in the player below on Saturday, July 3rd starting at 3:00 pm. ET. or ANYTIME on demand.
Next week’s episode will be available on Saturday, July 10th at 3:00 pm. ET. (4:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.
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Habs News, Drouin, Poehling, Weber, Price | Canadiens Connection ep. 70
Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 70 | Habs News, Carey Price, Charlie Lindgren, Jonathan Drouin, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Ryan Poehling, Geoff Molson, ECHL Trois-Riviere, Shea Weber
Jonathan Drouin (Photo by TVA Sports)
ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA | MONTREAL, QC. — Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a source they know and trust.
CC on Rocket Sports Radio
Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.
Canadiens Connection is just that – a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.
On Air
Listen LIVE in the player below on Saturday, February 8th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.
Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, February 15th at 1 pm. ET. (2:30 pm. NT.) Missed an episode? You can find every episode of the Canadiens Connection HERE.
This Week’s Show
Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News
- We’re right back in the swing of things following the All-Star break. The Habs played four games this week, winning games over Florida, New Jersey and Anaheim, while dropping a contest against Columbus. The Canadiens have won eight of their last 11 games.
- Taking a look at goaltending this week, Carey Price had a great week between the pipes, Charlie Lindgren picked up a win in Price’s absence, Michael McNiven is back with the Laval Rocket and Keith Kinkaid is still in Laval and not exactly happy about it.
- In the shootout win over the Devils, fans were quite critical of Lindgren, who made phenomenal saves throughout, but allowed goals that some fans did not like. Rick and Joe discuss the reaction to Lindgren’s performance, and what a reasonable expectation is for a goaltender not named Carey Price.
- After the Athletic had their NHL player’s poll a few weeks ago, this time it’s the agents turn to give their thoughts on NHL executives, amongst other things.
- Geoff Molson’s feud with members of the Montreal media is ongoing.
- An update on Jesperi Kotkaniemi and the Laval Rocket.
- Looking at the latest developments in the Trois-Rivières story.
Segment 2: The Big Topic
- The Canadiens have been dealing with a nasty flu bug that has been working its way through the locker room. Additionally, the loss of Habs captain Shea Weber to injury has not helped.
- We wondered earlier this season if the Canadiens would have the same luck with the injury bug that they did last season when they were relatively unscathed and though they have not been affected as drastically as other teams, they’ve still had some unfortunate luck with injuries.
- In addition to the flu and the loss of Shea Weber, the Canadiens are still awaiting the return of Jonathan Drouin who has been cleared for contact since the end of January. Claude Julien says they are waiting on Drouin to tell the Canadiens when he feels ready to rejoin the lineup.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Which Habs players will likely be moved before the NHL trade deadline?
- Listener’s calls and texts
- Bad tweet of the week
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