Across The Pond HK Hockey Podcasts

Today's guests are making their return to the podcast for a deep dive into the 2026 Olympics in Milan. Retired NHL'er Rob Schremp and former ATP co-host Jesse Lussier, break down the lineups of the big 4 with their professional insights, make predictions and give us a few hot takes along the way! 

My guest today, born in Canada, was a first round draft pick by the Ottawa senators in 1992 and went on to play over 1000 pro hockey games during his incredible career, capping it off with a Stanley cup in Tampa Bay in 2004. Some of his accolades include multiple AHL All-Star selections, 1997 Eddie Shore award winner as the best AHL defenseman and was the top scoring D-man that season and in ’96 l...

He’s a retired Canadian hockey player and now head coach of the University of Ottawa Gee Gee's who is known for his incredible skill, tenacity and his passion for the game. After a successful playing career, he transitioned into coaching. He's a decorated QMJHL alumni, AUS first team all star, Godfrey award winner as AUS Student- Athlete of the year, Canadian National University Champion as a play...

My guest today is making his return to the podcast. He's a former first round pick who went on to play pro hockey all over the world and might just have the silkiest mitts to ever play the game. He's currently living in his old stomping grounds of London Ontario where he continues to make his mark on the game he loves. Please welcome back to the program, Mr Rob Schremp. 

My guest today was chosen in the 2nd round, 51st overall in the 1999 NHL entry draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. His career saw him play more than 850 professional games over a 16 year period across 3 continents.  He makes regular appearances on the Spittin Chiclets podcast and co-hosts, Game Notes, with Colby Armstrong. Please welcome, Matt Murley.

With a career spanning over three decades, he’s an eight time Gemini award winner while working due to his insightful commentary and engaging interviews. Perhaps most famously known for his role as host of Hockey Night in Canada and co-host of Coaches Corner alongside Don Cherry but has covered everything from The Olympics and horse racing to Rogers Hometown Hockey. He’s a husband, referee, author...

My guest today, born in Czechia, was drafted in the 2nd round of the NHL entry draft in 1994 by the Quebec Nordiques. He played 159 games in the NHL with Colorado, Anaheim and Chicago. His playing career spanned 22 professional seasons and over that time he accumulated countless awards and accolades including; a Calder cup, 5 NLA championships, 3 Spengler cups,  a Spengler cup...

My guest today is a headlining stand-up comedian, host of the Puck Off Hockey Podcast and sports writer. Check out his amazing new comedy special A Killing in Chicago on Amazon Prime or Youtube. Please welcome to ATP, Mr Joe Bartnick.

My guest today was born in Pardubice, Czechia. Since 2015 has played over 400 NHL games with Detroit, Las Vegas, Boston and now the New Jersey Devils. He’s a hard-nose player who made his way to the NHL by tearing up the Czech league in 2013. He won a Calder cup in 2017 with Grand Rapids while leading his team in points along the way. He then made the jump to NHL and never looked back. Please welc...

Chris, Jess and Paul get together before the holidays for a mid-season meet up to chat about all things hockey. Tune in to listen to a recap of what’s been going on so far in the NHL as well as finding out if the boys can still keep up with Uncle Paul’s trivia questions!

My very special guest today grew up in Spruce Grove, Alberta.  He played 144 games in the NHL with the Leafs, Kings Oilers and Habs. He’s a Cornell graduate, Hobey Baker finalist and represented Canada at the World Cup and Olympic Games. He’s now retired as a player but continues to contribute to the game he loves by working with nhl alumni association and doing some coaching. Please wel...

My guest today comes from a great Canadian hockey city, London, Ontario. He was drafted in 2004 by the Calgary Flames and went on to play 486 NHL games for five different teams. He’s a Memorial Cup Champion and one of the toughest players of his generation. Please welcome to the show, Mr Brandon Prust.

My guest today was born and raised in Fulton, New York. Drafted in the first round in 2004 by the Edmonton Oilers, he’s played over 600 professional games in 7 different countries. He also represented the USA twice at the World Junior Hockey Championships. He now finds himself working with the China Hockey Group coaching and helping develop our great game here in Hong Kong. Welcome to the show and...

My very special guest today was born in Montreal and grew up in Nova Scotia. She was an aspiring opera singer who ended up becoming a multi-talented Canadian entertainer. She was the front woman for Canadian rock band Joydrop, co-hosted Rogers Hometown Hockey with the legendary Ron MacLean and is now currently working with the San Jose Sharks. Please welcome to the podcast, Tara Slone.

Former New York Rangers captain and veteran of over 600 NHL games, the great Barry Beck is back! It's been three years since he's been on the show and in that time he's been through a tremendous amount of grief, loss and difficulty. We discuss the death of his son, Brock, losing a friend and addiction. All of which he has written about in his upcoming book, The Cell. Visit fallinstars.org to...

Today's guest was born and raised in Chatham, New Jersey. He played collegiate hockey at Cornell University before starting his pro career in the East Coast Hockey League where he played nearly 150 games over four seasons. In 2021 he packed his bags for Sweden and now currently finds himself in Japan playing for the Yokohama Grits. Please welcome Alex Rauter.

My guest today is back for the second time but a lot has changed since we last heard from her. She played in the Olympics for Team China, won World Championship gold, signed a contract in the PHF and was recently named an all-star. Please welcome back to ATP Hockey Talks, Leah Lum.

This man has literally played hockey all around the world. After signing with the New York Rangers organisation, he went on to play in 16 different countries. From the US and Canada, to England, Germany, Romania, Australia and a few more in between. He currently finds himself coaching the national programs in Bangkok,Thailand. Please welcome to ATP Hockey Talks, Mr Rory Rawlyk.

Part 2 of a two-part series about the historical 1967 Toronto Maple Leafs. Terry fills us in on all the nitty gritty decisions that basically destroyed the Leafs nation as well as touches on some conspiracies of why the team basically turned into leaf blowers for the past five decades. Is this the year that all changes? Uncle Pauly thinks so!

My guest today is back again to drop some knowledge on our listeners. He’s most well-known for breaking down classic hockey movies but once in a while, he stops by to teach us a thing or two. Today he’s here to give us a history lesson on the 1967 Toronto Maple Leafs. Please welcome to ATP Hockey Talks, my good pal Terry Whelan.

My very special guest today is from the great Canadian hockey town of Sarnia, Ontario. He holds the record for most games officiated in the NHL at 2165, including 12 Stanley Cup Finals. He’s worked at the Olympics, World Cups, All-Star Games, Winter Classics and everything in between. He’s also an analyst, broadcaster, author, husband, father, grandfather and just so happens to be one of my hockey...

My very special guest today is from the great Canadian hockey town of Sarnia, Ontario. He holds the record for most games officiated in the NHL at 2165, including 12 Stanley Cup Finals. He’s worked at the Olympics, World Cups, All-Star Games, Winter Classics and everything in between. He’s also an analyst, broadcaster, author, husband, father, grandfather and just so happens to be one of my hockey...

My very special guest is from the home of my heart, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. More specifically, the small town of East Bay. This man can basically do it all. Along with his dozens of tv and film credits as an actor, he’s also an audio book narrator, writer, singer, guitar player, entrepreneur and an all around great guy. He’s here today to share his journey in the acting world, and perhaps most i...

Season 3 has finally come to an end folks - and what a hell of a season it was! The boys get on a call to chat about the new Stanley Cup Champs, what happened during the NHL Draft as well as some potential trades that may or may not be on the table as free agent names get tossed into contention. Thanks to all who tuned in this year - Season 4 is just around the corner. Stay tuned!

Our good friend Terry Whelan is back in the studio to fill us full of love and in-depth hockey knowledge. This time he reviews the heartbreaking film, Goalie - which is based on life of one of the leagues most infamous net minders, Terry Sawchuk. Haven’t seen it? You’ll want to after this episode!