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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 review the Laval Rocket final game of the season on the road in Toronto and discuss at length the breaking announcement of the firing of head coach Sylvain Lefebvre. They’ll have exclusive audio from the coach and a few players as they reflect on the inaugural season of the franchise and what lies ahead.
Then they’ll preview the series of the first round of the American League’s playoffs, which starts this weekend, with another “can’t miss” Top 5 segment, and in this episode the pair make their first-round Calder Cup Playoff predictions as the AHL prepares for to shine in the postseason.
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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Habs News, Weber, Armia, Primeau, Poehling, ECHL | Canadiens Connection ep. 62
Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 62 | Habs News, Carey Price, Keith Kinkaid, Charlie Lindgren, Cayden Primeau, Shea Weber, Joel Armia, Tomas Tatar, Nate Thompson, Ryan Poehling, ECHL Affiliate for Montreal
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.
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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 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, December 14th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.
Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, December 21th 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
- The Montreal Canadiens are seemingly back on the right track. They have put together a three-game win streak, that included wins on back-to-back nights against Pittsburgh and Ottawa. Rick and Joe discuss the progression the Habs have made since their eight game losing streak.
- News from Laval surrounding Charlie Lindgren has drawn the goaltending situation into question. Following Cayden Primeau’s first NHL win, the guys discuss what the best course of action might be for the organization.
- Carey Price and Shea Weber had some praise for Primeau this week. The former even going out of his way to collect the puck for the young netminders first win from the fiery Brady Tkachuk.
- Renaud Lavoie reported that the Canadiens have denied a strange report that suggested some Canadiens players were being spied on through their mobile devices.
- Habs prospects, Cole Caufield and Jordan Harris have been named to USA’s preliminary roster for the World Junior Hockey Championship.
- The Canadiens injury list is growing which has necessitated the need to recall players from Laval.
- With all of the recalls from Laval, the Rocket have needed to bring in players from the ECHL. What is the latest on the Canadiens ECHL affiliate situation? The guys provide an update.
Segment 2: The Big Topic
- Winners & Losers is back!
- Highlighting this segment, Rick and Joe take a look at Shea Weber, Joel Armia, Tomas Tatar and Nate Thompson and how they have performed in the last week as well as the first quarter of this NHL season.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: At the quarter mark of the season, are the Canadiens a playoff-bound team or not?
- Listener’s calls and texts
- Bad tweet of the week
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Prospect Pipeline Producing | Press Zone Philly ep. 167
The Press Zone Philadelphia ep 167 | 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.
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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
- Home stand slump
- Managing Carter Hart and Brian Elliott
Segment 2: Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- COVID-19 interruptions
- Brennan Saulnier suspension
- Hershey game notes: Tyson Foerster, Wade Allison
- Wyatte Wylie injured
Segment 3: Around the AHL
- CCM/AHL Player of the Week: Jeremy Swayman (Providence Bruins)
- AHL standings update
- Feel Good Finale: Watch Your Head!
Get The Press Zone!
Missed an episode? You can find every episode of From The Press Zone right HERE.
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.
Follow all the action on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
Just search for “The Press Zone” from Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast app and subscribe! You can also listen to every episode on apps including:
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From The Press Box Podcast [S2/E20] | Rocket Review, Trades, Roster Moves
From The Press Box Podcast | Laval Rocket Review, Roster Updates, Byron Froese, David Schlemko, Kenny Agostino, Xavier Ouellet, Weekly Preview
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Welcome to From the Press Box on Rocket Sports Radio!
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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: Laval Rocket
- Rocket Review – Belleville games
- Connor LaCouvee contract
- Trade – Froese/Schlemko for Weise/Folin
- Roster moves – Agostino, Alzner, Chaput
- New captain named
Segment 2: Around the AHL
- Player of the Week
- Trades / Suspensions
Segment 3: Beyond the AHL
- Weekly Preview
Get From The Press Box!
Missed an episode? You can find every episode of From The Press Box right HERE.
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 all the action on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
You can listen to every episode at your convenience on your favorite podcast platform including iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher, TuneIn, and Spotify. Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” and subscribe!
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