Around the RINK

Interviewed in this episode is #RINKTrained James McIsaac. James has an extensive playing career as he is a former Portage Terrier, Muskegon Lumberjack, Brooks Bandit and current NCAA D1 RPI Engineer. James speaks on his junior career where he began as a 16 year old with the Winnipeg Blues where he was traded to the Portage Terriers and had career had a break through, tallying 53 point seasons wit...

Around the RINK's first podcast back after the holiday break! Interviewed in this episode is Glenn Carnegie. Long time skills coach of the Vancouver Canucks joins RINK Kelowna as Regional Manager of Player Development B.C. Glenn will be leading RINK Kelowna’s on-ice skill development and off-ice conditioning in conjunction with RINK Winnipeg and RINK Testify Performance philosophies. His role will...

Around the RINK Christmas special featuring former Cornell Big Red Captain, current PWPHA & Canadian National Team member, Micah Zandee-Hart. Micah speaks on her career path growing up in BC, and touches on the influence her brother had on her which drove her to pursue hockey. Micah has an extensive playing career at 23 years old playing 4 years with Cornell's Big Red Women's hockey where she...

Interviewed in this episode is former RHA Student-Athlete & current Sioux City Musketeer, Carter Loney. Carter talks on his 3 years with the RINK Hockey Academy and how it prepared him for his junior career where he played with the Steinbach Pistons of the MJHL & now in the USHL with the Sioux City Musketeers. Carter has committed to the University of Minnesota-Duluth for the 2021-22' seas...

Interviewed in this episode is former Winkler Flyer, Lincoln Star & UND Fighting Sioux - Nick Fuher.  Nick has a very unique hockey story which he dives into. Hockey lead Nick to coaching, where he coached the RINK Hockey Academy Elite 15's and is now the Director of Player Personnel with the RINK Hockey Academy. Nick speaks on his time at UND and how his time with the Flyers and Lincoln...

Interviewed in todays episode is NHL Linesman, Shandor Alphonso. Shandor speaks on his hockey career growing up playing alongside the RINK’s own, Andy Zulyniak. After playing at Lakehead University, Shanny took a leap of faith by jumping into the world of officiating. Shanny tells stories about his time growing through his officiating career and some adversity he has faced. He speaks on being the...

Interviewed in this episode is former University of Manitoba Bison's Alumnae, former Finnish Professional Women's goaltender and all around BEAUTY, Amanda Schubert. Schuby speaks on her career, what lead her to become a goaltender and VALUABLE information for up and coming female goaltenders. If you want to learn more about the recruitment process and putting yourself out there, this episode hits...

Interviewed in this episode is former Steinbach Piston, Colgate Raider and all around great guy, Tyler Penner. Tyler speaks on his career path through Junior A with the Steinbach Pistons, leading him to a spot on the Colgate Raiders where he spent 4 years. Following his graduation this past Spring, Penns is pursuing continuing his hockey career and playing Pro. Penns talks about the struggles he i...

This episode begins with Jarrett and guest host, Kayden Jarvis, discussing everything hockey and the current lockdown we are experiencing; how they are dealing with it & staying busy! Interviewed in this episode is newly engaged, Head of Hockey Performance for RINK Testify Performance, Matt Asmundson. Matt talks about his new engagement, how it went down and all the thought behind it! Along wi...

Interviewed in this episode is 2020 NHL Draft Picks Seth Jarvis and Tristen Robins. Seth was drafted #13 overall by the Carolina Hurricanes and sheds light on what draft day had in store for him, and how exciting it was for himself and his family... especially brother Kayden who also makes a guest appearance this episode. Following onto, Tristen who was drafted #56 overall by the San Jose Sharks,...

Interviewed in this episode is former Winkler Flyer and current University of Wisconsin Superior Yellowjacket, Lawson McDonald. Lawson speaks on his time with the Winkler Flyers and moving onto his dream of playing college hockey where he started at the University of Omaha and transferred to  University of Wisconsin Superior Yellowjackets. Following this, Lawson speaks on his time working wit...

This episode features RINK Hockey Academy Kelowna's Female U-18 Prep Head Coach, Kris Hogg.  Hogger speaks on his career path playing in the WHL with the Kamloops Blazers & Lethbridge Hurricanes. Following Hoggers WHL career, he went to Lakehead University where he played with RINK Professional, Andy Zulyniak - Coach Andy and Hogger reminisce on old times and memories of their CIS & p...

Interviewed in this episode is #RINKTrained & current Saskatoon Blade, Caiden Daley. Dales talks about his career path leading him to a successful WHL career. He also touches on the adversity he has faced in the last year of his career as he was involved in 2 major trades last year causing him to move from Brandon, to Regina and ending up in Saskatoon where he will start the season this year....

Around the RINK has officially had their FIRST ever; father, daughter duo! Paul Maurice and his daughter Sydney hopped on for an interview like you have never heard before. Paul dives into his career and the adversity he faced early on while coaching at such a young age and trying to balance raising a family. Sydney talks about how growing up with her dad in the spotlight was, the advice her dad b...

Interviewed in this episode is current RINK Hockey Academy U-15 Prep Head Coach, Brad Purdie. Brad has an extensive playing resume, having spent 4 years with the University of Maine from 1992-96 then continuing his dream of playing professional hockey, tallying a total of 840 Pro games! Brad speaks on his time playing professional hockey overseas, as well as his time in the IHL with the Chicago Wo...

In this episode interviewed is former Red Deer Rebel and World Junior goalie for his home country of Denmark, Lasse Petersen. Lasse speaks on his transition to Canada after leaving his home country of Denmark along with, the privilege he had of playing with the World Juniors in 2016. Lasse doesn't hesitate to discuss that he is still being recognized from Sportsnets Top 100 Misplays. Finishing wit...

Interviewed in this episode is former St. Mary's Academy Flame Captain, U-18 Hockey Manitoba Captain & current UBC Thunderbird, Ashley Mcfadden. This episode speaks VOLUMES to all athletes, specifically those who are in the process of getting scouted. Ashley speaks on the adversity and obstacles she faced when de-committing from a team going into her grade 12 year, the stresses she faced &...

Interviewed in this episode is #RINKTrained and current New York Ranger, Brett Howden. Howd's was coming straight out of the NHL bubble which gives listeners an INSIDER perspective into what life was really like in the bubble, how the team kept busy and what kind of compete level was in the arena with no spectators. Rewinding a few years Brett speaks on his experience winning gold with the World J...

Interviewed in this episode is former University of Manitoba Bison's Alum and upcoming professional women's hockey player, Jordy Zacharias. Jordy is interviewed by host Jarrett Oster and special guest, Addie-Miles Abbott. Jordy is a RINK triple threat as she is a RINK Athlete, Employee and part-time model for the RINK Shop. Listen to Jordys unique hockey career as she has had experience playing bo...

In this episode interviewed is a RINK Triple threat; #RINKTrained, RINK Employee & RINK Model, Max Martin. Max speaks on his experiences playing in the WHL, jumping to the AHL this upcoming season and touches on the skills he has developed while working with the RINK, that he will translate into his next season. Jarrett incorporates a new segment into this episode called "finish that song" ! L...

Hosts Jarrett and Chewy recap the many NHL playoff games that have been going on this past week! In this episode interviewed is Calder Cup, Spangler Cup & Stanley Cup Champion and #RINKTrained Eric Fehr! Fehrsy speaks on his 4 years in the Brandon Wheat Kings under the tutelage of Chewy himself - these two speak on memories from those years together. Moving from Brandon, Fehrsy made the jump t...

In this episode hear the predictions from Jarrett & Chewy of who they think will come out on top of the Jets VS Flames series starting THIS weekend! Interviewed is RINK Hockey Academy Female Midget Head Coach, Maggie Litchfield-Medd. Hear about Maggies inaugural RHA season as head coach, winning the CSSHL championship and the adversity her team faced. Along with, learn more about Maggies hocke...

Hosts Jarrett & Chewy bring on special guest, Andy Zulyniak as they discuss their predictions within the upcoming NHL Playoffs. On today's podcast you get to know WHL Champion, World Junior Champion & Stanley Cup Champion, Madison Bowey.  Madison speaks of his pathway through his hockey career, his 4 years spent in the WHL with Kelowna Rockets. Along with the many championships he has...

In episode 11 of the Around the RINK Podcast, hosts Jarrett & Chewy discuss the ever changing topic of the NHL Hub Cities. In this episode, guest Sandy Henry, former Red Deer Rebels scout and current head coach of the RINK Hockey Academy Elite 15's talks about his career thus far, the deciding factors for parents and players when picking between the WHL & NCAA, along with the importance of...

Around the RINK has now hit double digits in episodes! This episode listen to host, Jarrett Oster and special guest, Kayden Jarvis talk golf, NHL and let you in on a few secrets about the interviewee, Brendan Harms. In celebration of the accomplishment of jumping to double digits in episodes, we brought on long time RINK client, employee and family member, Brendan Harms. Harmsy speaks of his tough...