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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 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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Practices Open, Hockey Canada, Wheeling Coach | From The Press Box ep. 127
From The Press Box Podcast | Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Laval Rocket, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, NHL, AHL, ECHL, Rocket Sports Media
Photo by Manitoba Moose
ROCKET SPORTS MEDIA — Welcome to From the Press Box on Rocket Sports Radio! This premier podcast featured on The AHL Report provides hockey fans with the latest news, analysis, and commentary regarding the Laval Rocket, Lehigh Valley Phantoms and teams all around the AHL.
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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 & Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Practice facilities re-open
- “Stuck with the Tkatchuks”
Segment 2: Around the AHL
- Stoykewych retires
Segment 3: Beyond the AHL
- Hockey Canada goes virtual
- Wheeling Nailers announce new head coach
- Top Five: Playing Outside
- Feel Good Finale: A Special Tribute
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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.
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Habs News, Romanov, Caufield, Mock Draft | Canadiens Connection ep. 79
Canadiens Connection Podcast on Rocket Sports Radio ep. 79 | Habs News, NHL, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Montreal, Alexander Romanov, Paul Byron, Cole Caufield, Entry Draft
Alexander Romanov (Photo by Yury Kuzmin)
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, April 11th at 1 pm. ET or anytime on demand.
Next week’s episode will air LIVE on Saturday, April 18th 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
- Former Habs defenceman Andrei Markov is not expected to return to his current KHL club Lokomotiv for next season. Will the 41-year-old be headed for retirement.
- Habs forward Charles Hudon has some clubs in the NLA and KHL interested in his services, according to his agent Allain Roy. Roy believes the time could be right for the soon-to-be 26-year-old to make the jump overseas.
- The Canadiens’ top defensive prospect, Alexander Romanov, could be on his way to Montreal soon and Trevor Timmins provided some insight on both Romanov’s game and his personality.
- In interviews this week, NHL Commisioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly asserted that the NHL is still hopeful to “salvage the season.” In an appearance on Tim & Sid, Daly said the NHL has yet to establish a “drop-dead date” where the 2019-20 season must be cancelled.
- One of the avenues that has been considered for a potential resumption of play is neutral sites for games. without fans. Sites that have been discussed are Grand Forks, North Dakota, Manchester, New Hampshire and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Daly added that no neutral site has been vetted by the NHL.
- Habs coach Claude Julien is preparing for the resumption of play. In an article in the Athletic, Julien discussed how the prospect of a March Madness style tournament for the Playoffs, in which the Canadiens would be included.
- Paul Byron gave his thoughts on Marc Bergevin in a Q&A with Sportsnet.
- Cole Caufield is looking forward to his next season at Wisconsin and being “dominant” at the collegiate level.
- TSN’s Craig Button did a simulated lottery in which the Canadiens’ won big in the lottery and moved up six slots to the second overall pick and snagged Quinton Byfield.
Segment 2: The Big Topic
- The guys take a look at the NHL Broadcast Rankings that considered the thoughts of both the opinions of locals and non-locals and give their thoughts on the poll that had the Canadiens finish in the top ten for having a well-regarded broadcast team doing their regional games on TSN.
- In response to this poll, Rick and Joe talk about their personal favourite broadcasters in hockey and across the sporting world.
Segment 3: Have Your Say
- Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: How are you coping during the ‘pause’?
- Listener’s calls and texts
- Bad tweet of the week
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From the Press Box | Rocket Report, Playoffs Taking Shape, St. Patrick’s Day Top 5 [Podcast S1/E24]
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.
