The Press Zone

The Press Zone brings together two experienced journalists from the AHL Report team to discuss hockey prospects playing in the AHL, ECHL, CHL, NCAA and Europe. This podcast is also your premier source for AHL hockey, featuring Laval Rocket (Canadiens) and Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Flyers).
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From the Press Box | Rocket Report, NCAA Championship Brackets, Top 5 Intermission Features [S1/E25]

By Rocket — 7 years ago

Yannick Veilleux (Photo by Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required

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 review the Laval Rocket’s last road trip, including exclusive audio from post-game interviews with players and Sylvain Lefebvre.  They’ll also provide updates on injured players, roster adjustments, and preview the week ahead.

The pair also look at the AHL Player of the Week, and announce the league’s recent list of suspensions.  They’ll also discuss the NCAA Championship Brackets as the road to the Frozen Four begins to take shape, as well as revealing which games the AHL Report team will be covering live.

‘Where Are They Now’ makes an appearance as well! Who will the spotlight shine on this week?  Finally, Top 5 is always a “can’t miss” segment, and in this episode Rick and Amy mull over the best in-arena intermission entertainment.

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!

And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.

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From the Press Box | Rocket Report, Playoffs Taking Shape, St. Patrick’s Day Top 5 [Podcast S1/E24]

By Rocket — 7 years ago

Adam Cracknell (Photo by Stephane Dube | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required

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 review the Laval Rocket’s most recent games, including a three-game home stand and one game on the road in an NHL arena.  They’ll also provide updates on injured players and preview the week ahead.

The pair also look at the AHL Player of the Week, as well as review the current league standings as teams begin to clinch playoff berths.  And what was their most noteable goal scored in the league this week? You’ll have to listen to find out!

‘Where Are They Now’ makes an appearance as well! Who will the spotlight shine on this week?  Finally, Top 5 is always a “can’t miss” segment, and in this episode Rick and Amy go Irish as they debate their most loved and hated things about St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

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!

And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.

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From the Press Box Podcast | Laval Rocket Update, AHL News, Top 5 Arena Songs [S1/E23]

By Rocket — 7 years ago

Kerby Rychel (Photo by Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required

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 review the latest Laval Rocket road trip, including audio from the coach and some players as the team battled through a three-in-three weekend. They’ll also update listeners on team injuries, and discuss roster changes.

The pair also review the AHL Player of the Week, as well as the league’s selected players for the month of February.  ‘Where Are They Now’ makes an appearance as well! Who will the spotlight shine on this week?

Top 5 is always a “can’t miss” segment, and in this episode Rick and Amy reveal their favorite arena songs? Get ready for an ear worm!

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!

And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.

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From the Press Box Podcast | Rocket Report, Roster Changes, Trade Deadline Thoughts [S1/E22]

By Rocket — 7 years ago

(Photo by Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required

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 review the latest Laval Rocket road trip, including audio from the coach and some players as the team puts together a couple of wins. They’ll also update listeners on team injuries, and discuss roster changes now that the NHL deadline has passed.

The pair also review the AHL Player of the Week, and review the league playoff picture as it starts to take shape down the stretch.  ‘Where Are They Now’ makes an appearance as well! Who will the spotlight shine on this week?

Top 5 is always a “can’t miss” segment, and in this episode Rick and Amy reveal their thoughts on the 2018 NHL Trade Deadline! What was good? What was bad?

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!

And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.

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From the Press Box | Rocket Review, Player Development, Lindgren, Top 5 Hockey Names [Podcast S1/E21]

By Rocket — 7 years ago

Michael McCarron (Photo by Stephane Dube | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required

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 review the latest Laval Rocket home stand and discuss the highs and lows of the week. They’ll also discuss the development of players in the AHL and how that translates to the NHL, Charlie Lindgren’s new contract extension, and take a quick look at injury updates.

The pair also review the AHL Player of the Week, and talk about the newly announced location of the 2019 AHL All-Star Classic.  ‘Where Are They Now’ makes a big comeback as well! Where will Rick take us this week?

Top 5 is always a “can’t miss” segment, and this week Rick and Amy reveal their most favorite hockey names of all time!

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!

And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.

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From the Press Box | Rocket Recap, Injury Report, Top 5 Olympics Edition [Podcast S1/E19]

By Rocket — 7 years ago

Brett Lernout (Photo by Stephane Dube | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required

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 break down the Laval Rocket’s terrible loss last week, review injuries and callups, and preview the week ahead.

The pair will also announce the AHL’s Player of the Week, as well as discuss the hard work and sacrifice players, coaches, and staff members make every day they play in the minor leagues.

‘Where Are They Now’ makes another appearance as Amy highlights a former player’s current status.

Top 5 is always a “can’t miss” segment, and this week, with the 2018 Olympics just days away, Rick and Amy reveal their favorite winter olympic events!

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!

And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.

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From the Press Box Podcast | Rocket Review, AHL All-Star Recap, State of the League, Top 5 [S1/E18]

By Rocket — 7 years ago

(Photo by Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required

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 discuss the results of last week’s three home games for the Laval Rocket and explore solutions for the team’s January slump. They’ll also preview the week ahead as the Rocket head back out on the road.

Fresh off a trip to the AHL All-Star Classic the pair will dish out a recap of all the action, including audio clips from interviews with Laval All-Stars Matt Taormina and Chris Terry.

David Andrews (Photo by Rick Stephens | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required

Rick and Amy attended AHL President Dave Andrews’ State of the League address during the All-Star weekend and they’ll highlight some of the hot topics discussed. They’ll also talk about how the AHL got on board with the NHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.

Top 5 is always a “can’t miss” segment, and this week, with a very unique holiday upcoming, Amy & Rick break down their five favorite fun facts about Groundhog Day.

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!

And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.

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From the Press Box | Laval Lookback, Suspensions, AHL All-Star Game [Podcast S1/E17]

By Rocket — 7 years ago

(Photo by Stephane Dube | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required

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 discuss the highs and lows from last week’s Rocket v Senators home-and-home series. They’ll talk about this building rivalry, provide injury updates, and also preview the week ahead for the Laval team.

The duo will also dish out some general AHL news, including a recap of how the league’s 10th outdoor game went off, as well as league suspensions to announce and the Player of the Week!  

Top 5 is always a “can’t miss” segment, and this week Amy & Rick break down their five favorite All-Star Skills Competition events.

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!

And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.

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From the Press Box | Rocket Roller Coaster, AHL Outdoor Classic, Where Are They Now? [Podcast S1/E16]

By Rocket — 7 years ago

(Photo by Stephane Dube | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required

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 look back at the ups and downs of the last week of games for the Laval Rocket, including some holes created by injuries and illnesses, and some players putting up big points.

In AHL news, the pair will talk about the upcoming winter Olympics and some different ways the American League will be represented in South Korea. Also, there’s league suspensions to announce and the Player of the Week!  And where will Rick take us today on “Where Are They Now?”

Top 5 is always a “can’t miss” segment, and this week the duo dish on their favorite press boxes in the AHL.

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!

And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.

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From the Press Box | Rocket Report, WJC Review, AHL News, Top 5 Resolutions [Podcast S1/E15]

By Rocket — 7 years ago

Victor Mete (Photo by Amy Johnson | © Rocket Sports Media) Mandatory Credit Required

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 look back at the ups and downs of the last week of games for the Laval Rocket, finishing with a road win in Binghamton. You’ll hear exclusive audio clips from the coach and some players on where the team currently stands, and they’ll preview the week ahead while providing some injury updates.

After a rousing week spent at the World Junior Championship in Buffalo, NY, Rick and Amy will break down the players they scouted and their impressions of the tournament overall. Get a “behind-the-scenes” view of their experience at the USA v CAN outdoor game, as well as the vibe inside KeyBank Center during the tournament.

In AHL news, the pair will talk about the upcoming winter Olympics and discuss the All-Star Classic coming to Utica at the end of the month.  And where will Rick take us today on “Where Are They Now?”

Top 5 is always a “can’t miss” segment, and this week Rick and Amy lay down their top five resolutions for 2018.

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!

And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.

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