The Buzz Pod

4 year pro Ryan Smith, most recently with the Adirondack Thunder, joins us to discuss his career path, attending Northwood, playing for Green Bay in the USHL, University of Maine, transition to pro hockey, Stability, Constant improvement, Off season training, and much more!

Nine year pro with over 100 NHL games and 390 AHL games Joe Blandisi of the Toronto Marlies joined us to discuss: his career high season, OHL days, being shut down by a disease for 8 months followed by a 50 goal season, lessons learned the hard way, Bello the traveling dog, Playing at home in Toronto, Mental training and focusing on the mind, Executive workouts, and much more! Huge thanks to Blend...

14 year pro with nearly 1,000 games combined in the NHL/AHL Cameron Gaunce joined us to discuss his youth hockey days in Markham, OHL Career, Pro career, importance of adaptability in pro hockey, playing with Z man, becoming a girl dad this season, and much more! Huge thanks to Gauncer for taking the time to come one and shoot it with the boys and provide great insight and value for our listeners!

President and GM of the notorious Danbury Trashers in the UHL joined us to discuss what he's up to today, some Trasher talk, Ice wars, Hockey today, potential projects, and much more. Huge shoutout to AJ for taking the time to hop on with the boys, Legend of the game!

Dryden Mckay joined us to discuss his youth hockey days, Junior Hockey Career, College hockey at Minnesota State Mankato, Winning the Hobey Baker award, First pro season, and much more. Huge thanks to Dryden for coming on the pod and shooting it with the boys, we wish you the best of luck heading into your 2nd pro season!

Cale Morris joined the boys to discuss his youth hockey days in Colorado, USHL Career, Historic NCAA career at Notre Dame where he won 16 straight games his sophomore season and went on to win the Mike Richter award as the best goaltender in college hockey, Pro Career so far, and much more!! Cale Morris is the man, I had the pleasure of living with this guy for a couple months last season and I ha...

Chase Priskie joined the boys to catch up and discuss his First NHL Games with the Florida Panthers, Tight group in Charlotte, Finishing this season strong with San Diego, LinkedIN, fresh contract with the Washington Capitals, LLC's, and much more. "How you do anything is how you do everything" Huge thanks to Chase for taking the time out of his day to shoot it with the boys. This gu...

Colombus Blue Jackets Prospect and University of Michigan Forward Gavin Brindley joined us to discuss growing up in Florida, playing for the Florida Alliance, time in the USHL with Tri-City, University of Michigan Freshman year, NHL Draft experience, Getting stronger in the gym, and much more. huge thanks to Gavin for taking the time to come on the pod! Elite hockey player and an even better perso...

3ice Champions Colton Hargrove and Hank crone joined us to discuss their whole 3ice experience, Favorite rink to play at, Changes from last year to this year, Croner taking home league MVP and Top Scorer award, Zach Solow joining the team for the playoff run, The Patrick Cup, Undeniable Chemistry, and much more! Huge thanks to Grover and Croner for coming on the pod and shooting it with the boys,...

Brandon Hawkins of the Toledo Walleye in the ECHL joined us on episode 102 to discuss: Youth Hockey days in michigan, ripping up the NAHL South with the Texas Tornado's, Playing in Sioux City (USHL), Freshman and Sophomore year. at Bowling green (30 points and 28 points), transferring to northeastern and having to sit out a year (old NCAA redshirt rules), Junior and Senior year at Northeastern...

Montreal Canadians Defenseman Jordan Harris joined us to discuss: Growing up in Boston, playing for the Canadians, Kimball Union Academy, Northeastern University, Taking pride in Dzone first, adding more of an edge, transition game, The importance of being a good person, Continuously learning, being involved in the community and helping grow the game, and much more. Huge thanks to Jordo for coming...

The fastest hockey player in the world joins us to discuss his first pro season, leading all rookies in goals in the AHL, AHL AllStar experience, shattering the fastest skating record, HHOF, Winning the Calder Cup, Signing his first NHL Contract, and preparation for this upcoming season! Huge thank you to Franky for finding the time to come on the pod for Episode 100!!!

Billy Sweezey joined the boys for episode 99 to discuss his NHL Debut, First game at the Garden, First NHL Fight, Knowing your role and sticking to it, eating pucks, laying the body and chucking knucks, preparation for this upcoming season, and much more! "If you don't like this guy I don't like you" - Nico Blachman

Tommy and Tommy joined us to discuss Growing up in Michigan, Junior Hockey Careers, being Captains of Michigan State together, Pro Careers, Playing with Z man and of course the Paul C. Apap ALS Foundation and benefit hockey game! Tune in to hear from two amazing guys and players. Huge thanks to Paps and Millsy for coming on the pod! If you are in the Birmingham Michigan area come out to the Birmin...

Matt Donovan joined us to discuss being the first and only NHL player born and raised in Oklahoma, Playing in the NHL, AHL, Swedish Hockey league, and DEL (Germany), Matt is going into his 14th pro season freshly signed with the Chicago Wolves in the AHL. Tune in for some great stories and insight on an incredible career and amazing guy! Huge thanks to Dono for coming on the pod!!

Matt Jurusik joins us fresh off his first season in the KHL with Kunlun Redstar to discuss the KHL, Russian Banyas, Double Win Bonuses, Dubai trips with the boys, 45 day training camp, and much more. Huge thanks to Janny for providing us with this unreal insight about the KHL and shooting it with the boys!

2024 NHL Draft Top Prospect and current Forward for USNTDP Kristian Epperson joined us to discuss his youth hockey days, Shattuck, NTDP,  How he's preparing for this upcoming season, and much more. Huge thanks to Krispy, the youngest guy to ever come on the pod, an amazing player and even better kid!

NHL Analyst/Host Jonny Lazarus joined the boys to discuss his rise in the social media world, Working for the NHL, Covering the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Florida and Vegas, and of course his Stanley Cup party experience. Huge thanks to Jonny for coming on the pod and shooting it with the boys!

2x ECHL Playoff MVP and Champion Cam Johnson joined us to discuss his journey leading up to pro and in depth talk about the road to the Kelly Cup #Back2Back Huge thanks to CJ for coming on and shooting it with the boys!

Cole Smith and Mitch McLain joined the boys to discuss growing up in Brainerd and playing for the HS Hockey team, Junior hockey careers, NCAA Careers, Pro careers and some unreal stories sprinkled in of course. Huge thanks to Smitty and Moose for coming on the pod!

D1 Hockey Player and CEO of Top G Hockey Mark Cheremeta joined us to discuss the online hockey community he's created to help kids grow their game by giving them access to D1 and pro players for questions and answers, clips, tricks, tips, and more. Mark is going into his final year of NCAA hockey with Sacred Heart University and we could not be more fired up to watch him thrive and succeed thi...

ECHL Power Duo Hank Crone and Liam Finlay join the boys to discuss their success in their first season with the Allen Americans, Junior and NCAA Careers, Dominating the game with a smaller frame, and some great. stories. Thank you DishDaddies

Neil Shea joins us to discuss his early days at Lawrence academy, his favorite line mate, his time in the USHL with Chicago steel, NCAA Career (NU + SHU), Pro cup of coffee with Chicago Wolves of the AHL to finish the season, and much more!

Vince joined us a while back to discuss his playing career (USHL, NCAA, AHL), transitioning from Player to Agent/Coach, Dad life, and much more. Vince is one of the best agents in the business right now and we really appreciate him taking the time out of his day to join us!

Quick mid season episode to explain what went down in that Viral video (spittin chiclets) in Maine and why. This episode was not made to defend anyone but rather explain, hate it or love it this is what went down.