Eye Of The Storm: A Guelph Storm Podcast w/Ryan Drury

Storm defender and assistant captain Rowan Topp joins Ryan to talk about his experience at Minnesota's NHL prospects camp this year, his continued growth as a leader on the team and what being part of the leadership core this season means to him.

Storm overager and captain Charlie Paquette comes back on the show to discuss being drafted by Dallas, attending NHL camp, his time in Guelph and what makes being a member of the Storm so special as he enters his 5th and final season in the OHL.

Storm Head Coach Cory Stillman chats with Ryan about settling in for his 2nd year behind the bench, returning players, new faces, his bench staff and the new leadership core as the Storm look to have a bounce-back season.

Ryan welcomes on Storm overage forward Ethan Miedema to talk about his newfound role and home in Guelph, his hockey roots, his OHL journey so far and being drafted into the NHL. Ethan also talks about his equipment, his music preferences and his desire to be a leader on this young Storm team.

Ryan welcomes 2025 OHL 2nd overall pick and one of the newest members of the Guelph Storm, Jaakko Wycisk onto the show. They dig into Jaakko's hockey family growing up, as his father played many years in Germany, where Jaakko was born. They also chat about Jaakko's play style, his journey to the OHL, equipment preferences and much more.

Ryan welcomes on former Stormer, longtime NHLer and now the Advisor to the President in Guelph, Dan Cloutier on to the show. Dan discusses his illustrious junior Career, including a Memorial Cup with the Soo, his connections to Guelph, which included his brother Sylvain captaining the Storm, and his lengthy NHL career.

Season 3 opens with Ryan catching up with Storm GM George Burnett. They discuss the Storm's new faces, including an impressive new rookie crop that features No. 2 overall pick Jaakko Wycisk, and the outlook for the team this year with returning players like Charlie Paquette, Quinn Beauchesne and many more.

Guelph Storm assistant captain and overage forward Jake Karabela joins Ryan to discuss Jake's final OHL season, having spent his entire career in his home city of Guelph. Jake discusses how special it's been to live at home and play in the league, the team mates and relationships he's built over his 4 seasons, and what's coming next for him in his hockey future.

Former Storm star and captain, Michael Latta, joins Ryan on the show this week to discuss his lengthy hockey career. Michael goes into detail on his hockey roots in Kitchener, his early hockey life, and his days in the OHL in Ottawa before being traded to Guelph. He also shares stories of his early pro days after being drafted in the 3rd round by Nashville, eventually making his NHL debut with Was...

Ryan welcomes on fellow Ryan, known to his team mates as "Miggsy", Ryan McGuire. He discusses his overage season so far that included a brief time away from the team due to overage limits. Since returning, McGuire has been an ever steady leader with his always intense physicality, his goal scoring and his willingness to stand up for team mates. He also touches on his special relationship to Guelph...

Ryan welcomes on Brennan O'Sullivan, the Assistant to Storm GM George Burnett, and the team's video coordinator. Brennan discusses his hockey journey, his path through sports management at Brock University, and his early days with the franchise as he embedded himself in the Guelph community. Brennan also discusses the family-like atmosphere that the staff all share and create on a daily ba...

Hunter McKenzie joins Ryan Drury to discuss his upbringing in Holstein and playing on the outdoor rinks with his 3 brothers, his farm strength and hardworking roots, and his path to the OHL. The third year forward has already set new career highs in goals and points, and Hunter discusses learning from leaders throughout his life, making a physical impact on the ice and his interesting nickname in...

Ryan welcomes on Matt Newby, the Storm's Vice President of Business Operations, to talk about the recent and very successful mini-rebrand of the team to the Royal City Jockstraps. The guys discuss how the idea came together, Matt's long history with the club, and the special relationship the club enjoys with the City of Guelph.

Ryan welcomes back veteran Storm forward and now Assistant Captain Charlie Pacquette to discuss his season and the team this year. Charlie talks about continuing to develop into one of the Storm's most consistent producers, his relationship with the city, the fans and his team mates and coaches, and points out his euchre dominance on the bus.

Eric Frossard checks in with Ryan and delves into his hockey history, from growing up in London and attending Knights games, to starting his love for hockey, his journey to the USHL and commitment to Notre Dame of the NCAA, and finally landing in the Royal City. Eric also discusses his hockey inspirations, his equipment preferences, and his experience so far with the young and exciting Storm core.

Ryan welcomes back Storm GM George Burnett, who discusses the season so far as the Storm look to make a drive toward a playoff spot down the stretch. George touches on the trades that took place leading up to the deadline, the new faces in the Royal City and his overage core that will lead this team forward down the stretch drive. He also talks about his coaching staff and the job they've done dea...

Ryan chats with Storm defender Noah Jenken, who came over in a trade with the London Knights. Noah discusses his London roots growing up and his hockey inspirations, playing for his hometown Knights, and adjusting to getting more ice time so far in Guelph. He also touches on scoring his first two career goals in a first star performance in his first Storm home game, playing for the crown in the Ro...

Ryan welcomes on legendary Storm forward and the team's all-time leading scorer, The O-Dog himself, Jeff O'Neill on to the show. Jeff reflects on his time in Guelph in junior, en route to becoming the first ever player to have their number retired by the franchise. He tells stories of his team mates from back then, winning gold at the World Juniors, his long NHL career and playing for his childhoo...

Ryan sits down with Storm goalie Zachary Jovanovski, fresh off his first career win in the OHL against Kingston in Guelph. Zachary reflects on the win in the Teddy Bear Toss game, his stunning first star performance where he made a handful of clutch saves, and his season so far spent mostly with the powerhouse Ayr Centennials of the GOJHL. Zachary also reveals a bit about his regimented game day p...

Ryan welcomes on veteran Storm defender, Will Haley, on to the show. Will discusses his OHL beginnings in Peterborough and Mississauga, his early days in the game, being born on the East Coast, and the lineage of coaching in his family. He also touches on his game-day routines and his expertise at euchre on the bus.

Ryan welcomes on new Storm signing Lev Katzin. The 2023 5th round pick by Guelph is a Penn State NCAA commit, and has plied his trade in the USHL in Green Bay for parts of this and last season. Lev discusses the NCAA eligibility rule changes factoring into him beginning his OHL career, his hockey influences, his incredible career with the Toronto Marlies in the GTHL and his style of play as he get...

Ryan sits down with Storm defender Grant Spada, to discuss his Fort Erie roots, switching to playing D permanently when he was younger, his hockey superstitions and more. Grant also talks about playing in the GOJHL, his road trip routines and his series binge preferences when he has some downtime. He also throws his hat into the ring for the team NHL video game crown, saying he thinks he could tak...

Ryan welcomes back fan favourite in the Royal City, "Mad Max" Namestnikov, to discuss how his overage season in the OHL is going. After a slow start, Max and the Storm have been filling the net with authority lately, including a 4-goal performance from Max against London. Max also discusses his OHL career in the midst of his final year, his goal to play pro, his favourite goal, and the relationshi...

Ryan welcomes on rookie Storm netminder Colin Ellsworth, fresh off a silver medal win with Canada at the U17 World Hockey Challenge in Sarnia. Colin discusses growing up in Aurora and playing youth hockey for the AAA York Simcoe Express, breaking OHL camp as a 15-year-old (he turns 16 December 3rd), and his first couple of months as an OHLer. He also picks out his favourite goalie to model his gam...

Ryan sits down with rookie Storm defender Dawson Morris. Dawson discusses taking part in his first OHL camp, scoring his first goal against Brampton, his leadership qualities and he gives himself a scouting report. He also talks about growing up in Sudbury and his favourite spots to hit up north, and gives some insight into his equipment and overall demeanour around the rink.