Azorcan Tours Podcast

On this episode of the AZORCAN Tours podcast, hosts Bryn Griffiths and Paul Almeda discuss the upcoming World Juniors hockey tournament in Finland, scheduled for December 2027. They cover event details, registration for priority list members, and the unique hockey culture in Finland. The conversation also explores the tour packages available, activities planned, and insights into the host cities o...

Venice... it's on the top of many traveller's bucket list. Once you've been there, it also leaves a St Mark on your heart. On this episode Paul and Bryn chat about a wonderful tourist destination and also about some of the special spots off the beaten path. What to do and what to see. 

Everyone has HEARD about the Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. But what do you actually KNOW about this winter classic in the Alps? Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths talk about this Swiss gem and its delightful location. There's plenty to do and see other than the historic hockey event. 

If you're travelling over to Europe soon... do you know what the EES is? On today's podcast Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths will guide you through an important part of travelling through the European Union. Don't get caught off guard. 

We know. We know. There's a World Juniors this coming December in Edmonton... BUT we always look a little further ahead when there's one coming up in Europe. We are going in December of 2027 but maybe you'd like to hear a little background about this event in Finland first!? Join Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths as they break down what's ahead... over a steaming bowl of reindeer stew.  

We are very excited about another Canada Bears Hockey Tour coming up this September to Finland, Estonia and Sweden. On today's episode, join Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths and they give you the scoop on this Fall's 13-day hockey tour which begins in Helsinki on September 23rd. AZORCAN Tours is the leader in European sports tours since 1994. Check out this tour's webpage at www.azorcan.net/oldtime...

Hard to believe it's been over SIX weeks since we all got back from our World Junior Hockey Championship experience in Sweden. But we all survived and have many great stories to tell. Plus all the friends we saw... and all the new friends we met. On today's episode, Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths breakdown the whole event concluding in Gothenburg, Sweden . Plus we start looking ahead!!! Already!!!...

For many, they were the favourites coming in, and they got there. The host team from Sweden faces the United States of America in the Gold Medal final on nFriday, January 5th in Gothenburg. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths breakdown the Thursday games at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden . Plus they'll also look ahead to the gold medal match up.  Our Website: w...

Canada took it on the chin losing a tough 3-2 game to Czechia in heartbreaking fashion. This loss now eliminates Canada from further play at this year's event. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game 'wake' at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden .    Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https://www.h...

Canada moves into the Quarter Final round after a hard working victory over Germany on New Years Eve in Round Robin play. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game 'party' at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden . Happy New Year everyone!!!  Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https://www.hockeycanada....

Canada took it on the chin on Friday night losing a tough 2-0 game to the host Sweden. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game 'wake' at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden .    Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/st...

After a big opening day win over Finland, Canada kept it rolling with a very lopsided 10-0 victory over Latvia on Day TWO.  Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game celebration at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden .    Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canad...

We are HERE! Gothenburg- the Host City! Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths take some time on Christmas Day to present a quick overview of the next 12 days ahead... just on the eve of the start of this year's big event! Azorcan Tours will welcome 348 people on this tour and everyone is finally arrive by the 27th. Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20...

Just a few days away from the start of the World Junior Hockey Championship in Gothenburg... but first a stop in spectacular Stockholm . On today's episode, Paul and Bryn set the scene from the lobby of the Clarion Sign Hotel in downtown Stockholm. On the 24th, we will all jump on a bus and head to this year's event. Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/20...

Last episode we focused on Team Canada, on this edition we look at the 'other' teams at this year's World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden . Today Paul and Bryn chat with writer and podcaster Steven Ellis from The Daily Faceoff , host of Puck Poolies and was also a writer for The Hockey News at one point too! Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/w...

It's 'Crunch Time' for the teams heading to the World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden . Today Paul and Bryn chat with writer and podcaster Steven Ellis from The Daily Faceoff and co host of Puck Poolies about Team Canada. Steven was also a writer for The Hockey News at one point and just attended the Canadian pre tournament cut-down camp . Time to focus on the teams at this year's event start...

Here we go! The Final Update for those lucky enough to be travelling with us to the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden . Lots of LAST MINUTE REMINDERS from Paul Almeida, along with Bryn Griffiths as they break it all down for you. Our Website: www.azorcan.net Other great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20 https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/wo...

It's Tuesday, December 12th and we're just a few days away from the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden . Lots of LAST MINUTE REMINDERS from Paul Almeida, along with Bryn Griffiths as they break it all down for you. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net Contact us: paul@azorcan.net brynagriffiths@me.com

Let's get this started!!! On Saturday, December 2nd the gang at AZORCAN Tours welcomed travel guests to their WJHC Kick Off Party in Edmonton. Over 100 folks were there and enjoyed a great dinner, plus collected all their game tickets, tour memorabilia and met many return friends/hockey fans. See everyone soon! Oilers Anthem singer Robert Clark kicked things off in-person (as he did in 2020) and t...

It's the end of November and we're 34 days away from the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden . Lots of details and Paul Almeida, along with Bryn Griffiths break it all down for you. Kick Off party, webpage information, food and beverages in The Bear Pit, updated web info and plenty of last minute details. Marty Forbes also joins Paul and Bryn as they chat about helpful apps to...

Here's Part TWO- as Team Canada's Management Lead Peter Anholt joins Paul and Bryn on today's episode. Peter is in his eighth full season as the General Manager of the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League. He has a vast wealth of hockey knowledge under his helmet and Peter breaks down his lengthy career of playing, coaching and GMing in the Western Hockey League and how it all relate...

Team Canada's Management Lead Peter Anholt joins Paul and Bryn on today's episode. Peter is in his eighth full season as the General manager of the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League and has a vast wealth of hockey knowledge under his helmet. On Today's episode he breaks down how the team is selected, and how they scout out the kids, along with other tidbits of information. For mor...

It's the middle of November and we're 42 days away from the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden . Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Kick Off party, flight details, seat selection, updated web info, France/Belgium itinerary and details on the tournament seating! For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net Contact us: paul@azorcan.net bryna...

TSN's Dennis Beyak joins Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths on this podcast. Today they'll talk about the hard work of broadcasting the games from the World Junior Hockey Championships . Plus, he gives us a personal career scoop. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net

TSN's Dennis Beyak joins Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths on this podcast. Today they'll talk about some favourite memories for Dennis from the World Junior Hockey Championships . And he's attended plenty of them, plus he has a long list of associations with teams in the Western Hockey League and the NHL. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net