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From The Press Box Podcast | Rocket Review, Trades, Affiliations, All-Star Coaches [S2/E14]

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

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

  • Rocket Review – General overview of holiday games
  • Roster moves – McNiven, LaCouvee
  • Injury updates

Segment 2: Around the AHL

  • Trades – Vancouver/Ottawa, Florida/Toronto
  • Comets and Canucks affiliation
  • Player of the Week
  • All-Star Classic coaches

Segment 3: World Juniors

  • World Juniors preliminary rounds, prospects
  • Weekly Preview

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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. Follow all the action on social media: TwitterFacebookInstagram.

You can listen to every episode at your convenience on your favorite podcast platform including iTunes, Overcast, Stitcher and TuneIn. Search for “Rocket Sports Radio” and subscribe!

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From The Press Box Podcast | World Junior Showcase, Coaching Additions, AHL Roster Updates [S1/E44]

Quinn Hughes (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 kick things off with a brief look at the start of the 2018 World Junior Showcase and the results of the first two games of the camp.

Then the duo will move to AHL news and discuss some more coaching movement as well as review new roster signings around the league from the past week.

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.

From The Press Box Podcast | AHL News, Coaching Movement, Summer Showcase Preview [S1/E43]

(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 kick things off with a brief look at news and happenings coming out of the Montreal Canadiens organization this past week.

Then the duo will move to AHL news and the never-ending list of new coaching announcements. After that they’ll preview one of the most exciting events of the summer: the annual World Junior Summer Showcase! The event has moved to Kamloops this year and promises to be filled with great hockey action once again.

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.

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

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.

From the Press Box | Rocket Need a Rebound, World Junior Preview [Podcast S1/E14]

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 take a closer look at what’s happening with the Rocket’s inability to get back in the win column. They’ll also highlight some positives to take out of last week’s games and preview Laval’s upcoming home stand.

The pair will also give a shoutout to the AHL’s Player of the Week in AHL news and review some key roster cuts and announcements related to the World Junior Championship…all before leaving listeners on the edge of their seat to reveal this week’s Where Are They Now? 

Top 5 is always a “can’t miss” segment, and this week Rick and Amy reveal the five players they’re each most looking forward to seeing at the WJC next week.

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.

From the Press Box | Final Week of Decisions [Podcast S1/E2]

(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 break down the latest news regarding rookies and prospects from the Montreal Canadiens and Laval Rocket training camps, including roster cuts and callups, as the regular season rapidly approaches. They also recap the All-American Prospects Game held last week by USA Hockey, and provide some insight on the young talent showcased in advance of next summer’s NHL Entry Draft.  In AHL news, the pair discuss some notable events upcoming, as well as highlight another player in “Where Are They Now?“.  And, of course, no episode would be complete without the Top 5 – this week they each list their predictions on the top NHL teams heading into the 2017-18 season.

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.

Check out 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.

Interviews | Poehling, Ikonen, Mete, Bitten at World Junior Showcase

PLYMOUTH, MI — Montreal Canadiens prospects Ryan Poehling, Joni Ikonen, Victor Mete and Will Bitten were invitees to the 2017 World Junior Summer Showcase in Plymouth, Michigan. Watch our exclusive interviews with these talented young players conducted by Amy Johnson of AHL Report.

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