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Hockey Talk

Wightman
Owen Sound Attack
Ontario Hockey League
Ontario Junior Hockey League
Allan Sirois
NHL
Hanover Barons
The Making Of Slapshot
Colorado Avalanche
Sudbury Wolves
Ontario Hockey League (OHL)
Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL)
PJHL
Norway
South Carolina
Jamie Warren
Hockey
Slapshot
Parkhurst Champions 24-25
NHL 2025-26 Season
Dallas Stars

Analyzing hockey news from Midwestern Ontario to the world! We feature guests from all roles in hockey from local to the NHL. Our catalog of classic episodes reflects our five-year history as a cable tv show, first broadcast around Ontario on all of Eastlink’s Community channels then in Midwestern Ontario via Wightman Cable. Our humble show also doubled as a live radio broadcast on BWR 91.3 FM. No... more

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We explore Midwestern Ontario connections to playoffs from the World Championships through NHL and pro ranks to Canadian Major Junior and other Ontario Junior leagues. We cover the major changes unfolding with the Owen Sound Attack and have fan feedb... more

Hockey Card Guy Tim Woods joins host Andy Clark on National Hockey Card Day to open a 2024-25 Parkhurst Champions hobby box. Will they crack a Celebrini or Hutson rookie card? What signatures, memorabilia and rare inserts will they discover? We also ... more

Writer and hockey historian Jonathon Jackson joins us to talk about the updated edition of his book The Making of Slap Shot: Behind the Scenes of the Greatest Hockey Movie Ever Made. Who would you cast in a remake of the classic movie? Jonathon has a... more

First, we interview Andy Blackburn, who was a hometown forward on the 1991 Provincial championship team and is the father of current Barons defenseman Hudson Blackburn. After a couple of "From the Clarkives" news clips, we then welcome Canadian Count... more

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Tim Woods
Hockey card guy
Hockey card vendor circuit (Lasting Memories Locker Room mentioned)
Episode: National Hockey Card Day 2026 Box Break
Big J DeMont-Burenci
Pack Break participant
Hockey Talk
Episode: National Hockey Card Day 2026 Box Break
Chris Smith
Pack Break participant
Hockey Talk
Episode: National Hockey Card Day 2026 Box Break
Eric Ray
Pack Break participant
Hockey Talk
Episode: National Hockey Card Day 2026 Box Break
Ray Ray
Pack Break participant
Hockey Talk
Episode: National Hockey Card Day 2026 Box Break
Jonathon Jackson
Hockey historian and writer; author of The Making of Slapshot: Behind the Scenes of the Greatest Hockey Movie Ever Made
Author, Hockey historian
Episode: Jonathon Jackson
Andy Blackburn
Former Hanover Baron player featured in Barons Blast from the Past segment
Hanover Barons
Episode: Barons Blast from the Past III
Jamie Warren
Canada's most awarded independent country music singer and Hanover Baron alum
Country music, Hanover Barons
Episode: Barons Blast from the Past III
Allan Sirois
Former pro hockey player, later coach at University of South Carolina
University of South Carolina Club Hockey (ACHA)
Episode: Allan Sirois

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Andy Clark
Host of Hockey Talk

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#132
Australia/Sports/Hockey

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Allan Sirois
Q: What were the biggest influences on Allan Sirois's development as a player?
Sirois credits a mix of coaches at every level, especially Bruce Cassidy and Pierre Maguire, plus the decision to move to Quebec City at 15 to chase higher-level competition, which together shaped his growth and resilience.
Barons Blast from the Past III
Q: How did you balance hockey and music, and what influenced your path to become a musician?
Jamie Warren explains that his parents' insistence on practicing an instrument (guitar) ultimately steered him toward music, while still allowing meaningful hockey experiences and connections that shaped his artistic career.
Barons Blast from the Past III
Q: What are your strongest memories from playing for the Hanover Barons and your Schmaltz Cup run?
Andy Blackburn highlights the culture of winning and the lifelong friendships formed, emphasizing the pride of being part of a team that consistently competed at a high level and created lasting memories.
Marshall Nicholls
Q: Tell us about your pathway to the Erie Otters before joining Mount Forest Patriots.
He went to the Otters in the second round before COVID, trained with an open mind, spent two years there, and built lifelong friendships; Nolan Lalonde was a billet brother and a future pro.
Marshall Nicholls
Q: How would you compare the level of play in senior hockey to your last year in the PGHL?
It's a bit different in size and speed; players are grown men now, but the core game remains the same, and Nicholls focuses on giving his team a chance to win daily.

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A regional hockey-focused show that blends current game analysis with deep dives into local history, player development, and hobby-centric segments. Episodes span official league news, junior and college hockey pathways, and community stories from Midwestern Ontario, often weaving in pack breaks, card-collecting banter, and nostalgic segments. Notable strengths include a strong local angle, long-running fixtures like the pack-break format, and a willingness to host a diverse mix of guests—from former players and coaches to historians, musicians, and local personalities—creating a conversational, community-driven vibe that appeals to hardcore hockey fans who enjoy regional context and historical storytelling.

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Hockey Talk launched 6 years ago and published 132 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Hockey Talk include:

1. Tim Woods
2. Big J DeMont-Burenci
3. Chris Smith
4. Eric Ray
5. Ray Ray
6. Jonathon Jackson
7. Andy Blackburn
8. Jamie Warren

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