On the Bench with Beeks

This week the boys on the Bench invite on fellow podcaster Marcus Filipsson! He is the host and producer of the Sports Management Podcast where teaches you and discovers new and different aspects of the sports management career. They all sit down to discuss life working at Bauer Hockey Sweden, what hockey teams are doing to fight the COVID pandemic, the differences in Swedish and Greek hockey cult...

This week the boys on the Bench go on a worldwide tour of the hockey scene! They welcome on Hannah Westbrook, former Division 1 NCAA Women’s hockey player, professional women’s hockey player, Assistant GM, Coach... the list goes on and on! The point is Hannah has been all over the world spreading the game we love! Tune in to hear about all of the incredible places she has been all because of the g...

This week the boys on the Bench welcome on Avalanche royalty, Stanely Cup champion, Olympic Gold medal winner and all around incredible person, Milan Hejduk! In this epic episode the boys get to chat with “Hedgie” about his illustrious hockey career and have a few laughs along the way. Learn about how Milan started playing, how Cosmo Kramer helped him learn English and so much more!

This week the boys on the Bench score an incredible dialogue about some Old-Time Hockey! The boys welcome on former public relations director, Americans Executive Club creator and current Colorado Avalanche usher, Michael Sullivan. Sully treats the boys several stories about his Amerks’ days, talks current hockey and they all look back on Travis Roy’s legacy.

This week the boys on the Bench set their sights on the future. They dissect the possibility and practicality of the proposed bubble divisions for the NHL’s 2021-22. They also say goodbye to Edmonton Oilers beloved locker room assistant, Joey Moss, discuss the Dallas Stars odd choice for a reverse retro jerseys and take a look at the success of this past years rookies.

This week the boys on the Bench serve up a juicy smörgåsbord of hockey talk! They decide who the winners and losers of the NHL free agent frenzy are, say goodbye to Mike “Doc” Emrickand majorly speculate on next year’s little known but highly anticipated “Reverse Retro” jerseys. That’s not all either, the boys put on their movie critique hats and dissect the 1977 hockey hit Slap Shot!

This week the boys on the bench open up season two with a bang. They welcome on 20 year Denver Post veteran and Avalanche beat writer, Mike Chambers. He shares what it’s like to follow one of the most exciting teams in the NHL today. Him and the boys elaborate on what means to be a ‘beauty’ in hockey teams and discuss being apart of the Pro Hockey Writers Association. Also, stay tuned for an offic...

In the final episode of season one, the boys on the Bench decide to take some skating lessons. They welcome on skate instructor extraordinaire, Jen Tieche to breakdown what it’s like to hold the keys to skating success. Jen is a member of the Professional Skaters Association, and holds multiple ratings and a member of United States Figure Skating. In 2018 she became the first skater in the US to p...

This week the boys on the Bench dig even deeper into how hockey can change lives for the better. They welcome on local sled hockey player, Pierce Grandchamp, on to elaborate on how much sled hockey makes a positive difference in his life and others alike. Also, Hockey Day in History makes its triumphant return along with other hockey tid bits throughout!

This week the boys On the Bench find who the heroes of the locker room are. They welcome on the University of Denver’s head equipment manager, Nick Meldrum, to fill us in on the life of slinging equipment! This opens you up to who really are the heroes behind the scenes.

This week the boys on the bench step inside the goalies crease and welcome on, Bay Area goaltender, James Crosby to talk about all things goalie! James provides his perspective on becoming a goalie, the equipment and so much more. And you better believe our very OTBWB goalie, Keits, had a thing or two to add to the conversation!

This week the boys welcome hockey fan and friend Bryce McMillan to help us breakdown the Western and Eastern Conference Finals predictions. Then the boys share their favorite 5 forwards of all time. Every top five has a little bit of obvious, surprise and  intrigue. Check it out and find out who we would have “on our bench.”

The boys on the Bench sit down and dissect the Western and Eastern Conference Semifinal matchups, Mike Milbury’s latest blunder and announce the first ever on air On the Bench with Beeks quiz, set to happen in two weeks.

This week the boys welcome visually impaired hockey player, Drew Garza. Drew breaks down the trials and tribulations of losing his sight and discusses how playing hockey without sight has helped him and the blind community. The boys definitely learn a thing or two in this incredible episode, and you will too!

The boys on the bench decide to close out the Dawg Bowl by focusing on the reason why everyone is there. The recipients. This heartfelt episode is all the players, families and friends that Dawg Nation has helped in the last ten years and we the information straight from the source as past Dawg Nation recipients sit down on the Bench and tell their stories.

The boys on the Bench breakdown the upcoming matchups of the Western and Eastern Conference quarterfinals. They then stumble on to some pretty outside of the box solutions to how the NHL should award the number 1 pick in the Entry Draft. Don't forget to join our NHL Playoff Bracket Challenge! Just go to the NHL, search for links for the bracket challenge, and join our league called On the Bench wi...

The boys on the Bench continue their coverage of Dawg Bowl X by welcoming on, 2-time NCAA Championship winner and hockey extraordinaire, Gabe Gauthier to chat about his adventures in hockey. They also get a chance to sit down with notorious NHL tough guy Derek Armstrong and his two sons, Easton and Dawson, about what they’ve been doing in quarantine! We’ve got a great eppy coming at you, enjoy!

Period 1 of Dawg Bowl X. The boys on the Bench talk about the NHL exhibition games and what it takes to rise above the different playing environment. But that’s not all OTBWB’s podcast gets crashed by some incredible guests! Tyler Poulsen, Troy Terry and Will Butcher hops on the mic to drop some major knowledge on the boys!

This is easily the most profound episode of On the Bench with Beeks. The boys welcome Mike Freeman On the Bench to talk about the Jeremy Roenick lawsuit against NBC and the incredibly deep aspects of being a CU Buffaloes quarterback and how his experience correlates to hockey and his roll with Dawg Nation. Mike adds fuel to the fire by explaining the ins and outs of the upcoming Dawg Bowl Ice Hock...

Surprise! Here is an extra instalment of On the Bench with Beeks! With a jam packed regularly scheduled episode coming to you on our usual release day, Beeks and Daniel thought they should run through all of the several NHL award finalists that have recently been announced! Spontaneity is truly the spice of life! Enjoy

This week the boys on the bench discuss who they think deserves the Ted Lindsay Award. And they invite on Todd Sawatzky, pro memorabilia appraiser and former Hockey Hall of Fame employee, on to chat about his travels through hockey’s most historical memorabilia.

This week the boys dive further into Phases 3 and 4 of NHL’s Return to Play Plan and tackle the Chicago Blackhawks decision to keep their logo. They welcome on Samantha Hiller to talk about the ins and outs, ups and downs of being a USA Hockey official! This episode is a certified BEAUTician!

This week the boys on the bench celebrate Canada Day, dive into the Draft Lottery, the results of the first round of COVID tests and dig really deep into the staunch saga of the current Buffalo Sabres. This one is packed full of deep insight! Enjoy and Happy Canada Day! This episode was was recorded July 1st 2020.

This week the boys on the bench rejoice! For there will be hockey soon! They get into the wonderful news from the NHL and IIHF. It isn’t all positive as the heavy subject of Dan Carcillo’s lawsuit but the boys end on a high note by shedding light on what it’s like to be on the same team and date your defence partner.

This week the boys pay tribute to the men that paved their way to hockey podcast greatness! It’s a Father’s Day special on the Bench. Enjoy!