97 Octane Hockey

Are you ready for some hockey? The Edmonton Oilers are back on the ice and ready to make some noise in the 2023-24 season. On this episode, we’ll give you a sneak peek of what’s happening at the Oilers training camp, where the team is preparing for a Stanley Cup run. We’ll talk about the new additions, the returning stars, and the key players to watch. We’ll also have a special guest, Ryan Lotsber...

We are excited to have Jamie McLennan on this episode. Mike Dirsa, one of the hosts of the show had the pleasure of watching McLennan play junior hockey with a very good Lethbridge Hurricanes team in 1989-90. Jamie McLennan is a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the NHL for 12 seasons. He is also a successful broadcaster, analyst, and author who shares his insights and storie...

Are you a fan of hockey cards and Indigenous hockey history? If so, you won't want to miss this episode of 97 Octane Hockey, where we talk to Naim Cardinal, the man behind the Instagram account @indigenousrookiecards Naim is an amazing human being who has amassed an impressive collection of rookie cards from almost every Indigenous player that has ever played in the NHL. Naim will share his st...

In this episode we explore the strategies and tactics used by successful leaders in the world of professional sports. We will look at what it takes to lead a winning team. Whether you’re a coach looking to improve your leadership skills or a player looking to take your game to the next level, this podcast has something for you.

It's hard to believe we are at the fourteen episode mark already but since we are there it seems fitting to do an episode on #14 for the Oilers none other than Craig MacTavish. We welcome Neil Garritty to chat about Mac T and the Oilers off-season.

In this episode we catch up with Paige Bednorz the Communications and Social Media Director for the WHL's Kelowna Rockets. Tune in every week for new episodes, and join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #97OctaneHockey 97 Octane Hockey is hosted by two former goalies in Chad Graham and Bob Schmidt. Chad was a former goalie for the Langley Thunder of the BCJHL and Bob manned th...

In this episode we will chat about the recent Ryan McLeod signing and what Evan Bouchard's contract may look like as well as the hiring of Jeff Jackson as the new CEO of Hockey Operations. We also will find out what takeaways we all got from Episode 11 with Rob Schremp. What is the funniest thing you have ever seen on the ice? Is there a fight, save, goal, or heartbreaking moment that stands o...

Former first round draft pick of the Edmonton Oilers joins the show to have an in depth discussion on the cat and mouse game between shooters and goalies. Rob Schremp was and is still a wizard with the puck and once possessed a deadly one-timer on the London Knights of the OHL's powerplay. Rob currently is working overseas on training the next generation of elite, high skilled forwards and we...

Sean Patrick Ryan stops by and takes us through what it's like being a scout for the OHL's Oshawa Generals. We quiz SPR on the burning question of why the Edmonton Oilers don't have a scout for the OHL. You won't want to miss this episode! Tune in every week for new episodes, and join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #97OctaneHockey 97 Octane Hockey is hosted by t...

Could this actually be the season the Edmonton Oilers become Stanley Cup Champions again? We ask this question and more when we welcome two members of the Heavy Hockey Team to the show in Josh Boulton and Raghu Sharma. Tune in every week for new episodes, and join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #97OctaneHockey 97 Octane Hockey is hosted by two former goalies in Chad Graham and...

In this episode we welcome three members of the Heavy Hockey Team to the show in Kirk Morris, Ryan Lotsberg and Dash. We will recap the Oilers Off Season moves to date and give you an in-depth look at how the Oilers are preparing for the 2023-24 season. Tune in every week for new episodes, and join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #97OctaneHockey 97 Octane Hockey is hosted by two...

Are you a fan of the LA Kings or the Edmonton Oilers? Do you want to know how your team fared in the off season? Do you enjoy listening to hockey analysis, opinions, and predictions? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this podcast is for you! In this podcast, Angel Sandoval diehard Los Angeles Kings fan drops in and we compare the off season moves of the Kings and the Oilers, and...

In Episode #6 we are joined by Michael Hebert, the creator of the Heavy Hockey Network and great hockey analyst and writer. Michael will share his opinions on the Edmonton Oilers offseason moves and give us a detailed breakdown of the Oilers trades, signings, draft picks and prospects and explains how they will affect the team's performance and chances of winning a Stanley Cup in the upcoming...

In this episode of 97 Octane Hockey, we chat with Reid Wilkins, the host of Edmonton Oilers broadcasts, Inside Sports and Overtime OpenLine on 630 CHED the Oilers Radio Network. Reid shares his insights on the Oilers off-season moves, including potential trades, signings and departures. He also gives us his take on the NHL Entry Draft and how the Oilers fared with their picks. If you're an Oil...

Chris "Bloke" Franklin and Lars Callieou join Mike Dirsa for a fun filled episode that looks ahead at the 2023-24 season for the Edmonton Oilers. This episode discusses other moves around the league as well as some potential ones. Lars asks the deep hockey philosophy question of are we done with the Arizona Coyotes. Chris jokes about Pierre Luc Dubois not wanting to get traded to the Los...

Eric Friesen joins the boys to discuss some potential moves the Edmonton Oilers will look at making this offseason. Eric mentions there is a very high probability that forward Connor Brown will be a member of the Oilers this fall. In this episode Eric shows he is a student of the game of hockey and has an immense amount of data in his hard drive on players stats, and careers. Keep your sticks on t...

Cody Janzen from world Hockey Report is featured on this episode where everything goalie is discussed including goalie fights, goalies getting run and much more. Also Cody talks about the reliability of Oilers Twitter being the equivalent to tap water in Mexico.

Cody Janzen from World Hockey Report joins the show and goalie talk takes over this episode. Goalie fights and goalies getting run are two of the topics discussed as well as the future of Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg. Chad can't go one episode without mentioning Dustin Schwartz and Bob drops a hint that maybe there is more to goaltending than analytics. Hope you enjoy this fun filled renditio...

First Episode. There was a couple of glitches on the first episode but we hope to have it all sorted for episode 2. Topics discussed included. Favorite goalie fight and should kids play hockey 365 days a year amoung others.

97 Octane Hockey is a brand new podcast that focuses mainly on the Edmonton Oilers but also dives into all areas concerning the sport of hockey. Everything from minor hockey all the way up to the pros. The show is hosted by Mike Dirsa and two former goalies in Chad Graham previously of the BCHL's Langley Thunder and Bob Schmidt who manned the crease for the ECHL's Peoria Rivermen. Our goal...