MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK

On the 56th episode of MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I have the great honour to be joined by…Toronto Maple Leafs Legend and NHL Alumni: Rick Vaive‼️ Vaive played 13 season in the NHL from 1979-1992…with the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks and Buffalo Sabres.  

Rick is the first 50-goal scorer in Toronto Maple Leafs franchise history. 

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On an historic 55th episode of the show, I had my 1st FEMALE on, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK.....Emma Woods. Emma is a professional hockey player for the Toronto Six of the Premier Hockey Federation, formerly known as the NWHL.  

Woods, an Assistant Captain with the first place Toronto Six this season, has also played NCAA D1 with the Quinnipiac Bobcats in Hamden Connecticut, United States for all four years. Emma has also played professionally in China with Vanke Rays & Shenzhen KRS Vanke Rays while in the Canadian Women's Hockey League, as well in Sweden with Leksands IF.   

The Burford, Ontario, Canada native currently has 8 goals, 9 assists totalling 17 points, in only 18 games this season this season for her hometown team! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

On the 54th edition of the show, I had the pleasure of being joined by Canadian professional ice hockey player...Brandon DeFazio! DeFazio is currently playing for ERC Ingolstadt of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), the top level of Hockey in Germany.  

Brandon has played 2 games in the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks, along with playing professional in 7 different leagues and 5 different countries.  

His brother Cole the current goaltender for the Oakville Blades in the OJHL, is following his brother's Brandon footsteps, as DeFazio played for the Oakville Blades between 2005-2007. Mentioning that the Oakville Blades organization set him up to receive his NCAA D1 scholarship to play at Clarkson University.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   

We are back talking some HOOPS and on the latest third edition of the series and the 53rd overall episode of the show, I had the pleasure of being joined by, Jack Armstrong. The Toronto Raptors (NBA) Broadcaster and NCAA D1 College Basketball Analyst on TSN, known for covering the March Madness tournament.  

Jack has been with the Toronto Raptors and TSN since 1998 and has won 3 Canadian Screen Awards for the Best Sports Analyst in a Sports Program or Series.  

On the 52nd edition of the show I had the pleasure of being joined by, newly signed defender for Toronto FC of the MLS, Lukas MacNaughton!  Lukas is joining on a two-year contract through 2023 with options for the 2024 and 2025 season.  

MacNaughton just won the Canadian Premier League (CPL) championship with Pacific FC in the 2021 campaign. 

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This episode is Sponsored by: THE BOTTOM LINE ... restaurant and bar in downtown Toronto! 

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On episode 51 of the show I was joined by professional soccer goalkeeper Niko Giantsopoulos, who plays for York United FC of the Canadian Premier League (CPL).   

Niko has played professional in Australia and in the CPL with Calvary as well.!

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This episode is Sponsored by: THE BOTTOM LINE ... restaurant and bar in downtown Toronto! 

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On an historic 50th episode of the, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK podcast, I had the honour to chat with, Toronto FC and Canadian Men's National Team midfielder...Jonathan Osorio, on "Footy Edition" number 11!  

On the 49th edition and (FOOTY EDITION Episode #10), I was pleased to be joined by, Anthony Totera...who is the Lead Domestic Scout and Head of Community Engagement for York United FC of the Canadian Premier League (CPL), the professional men's soccer league in Canada.   

An very well-known and highly-regarded figure within the domestic game, Totera joins from the Canadian Premier League’s Football Operations Department where he served as Football Development & Special Projects Liaison.  

The role saw Totera specialize in talent identification and the shortlisting of players, specifically across the CPL's initial 'Got Game' program and also the comprehensive and invaluable U Sports draft that's been in place since 2018. 

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This episode is Sponsored by: THE BOTTOM LINE ... restaurant and bar in downtown Toronto! 

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On the 48th edition of the show, I was pleased to be joined by professional National Reporter for Rogers SPORTSNET...Arash Madani.   

Arash has been with Sportsnet since January 2009 and has covered several of the following events: • Winter and Summer Olympics, Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, The Masters, Grey Cup, U.S. Open tennis, Davis Cup.  

On the 47th episode of the show, I had the honour and privilege to be joined by Toronto FC and MLS Legend...Dwayne De Rosario!  

DeRo has 4 MLS Cups, MLS Golden Goal, MLS MVP and so much more honours. He also has a BOOK called: DERO: MY LIFE .... and an soccer academy, DERO TFC Academy.  

This episode is Sponsored by: THE BOTTOM LINE ... restaurant and bar in downtown Toronto! 

On the latest episode of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK and newest episode of the "FOOTY EDITION" series, I had the pleasure of speaking with Toronto FC's #22 Defender, Richie Laryea...who also is a consistent player for the Canadian Men's National Soccer Team.   

We spoke about several things in his career and especially when the Panamanian player spat towards his during a FIFA World Cup qualifier in Toronto at BMO Field. Canada is currently battling for a spot in the CONCACAF Qualifying, for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, in Qatar.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 

This episode is Sponsored by: THE BOTTOM LINE ... restaurant and bar in downtown Toronto! 

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On episode 45 of the show, I was joined by former NHL player and Owner of the Bottom Line in downtown Toronto...Wayne Cowley.  

I was LIVE on location at the BOTTOM LINE...the "Official Sponsor" of Mamma Mia This Is Fire Talk, located at 22 FRONT STREET WEST, Toronto, Ontario. The Bottom Line is the official restaurant and bar of the, Hockey Hall of Fame.  

Wayne has enjoyed a substantial career as a goalie playing in the NHL from 1988 to 1995. More specifically he was signed with the Calgary Flames and was part of the Stanley Cup winning team in 1989. In addition Mr. Cowley played for the Edmonton Oilers and Team Canada. Following his NHL career, Wayne took his passion for hockey to Europe from 1995 to 2001 where he played in countries that included England, Scotland, Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic and Poland.  

On episode 44, Footy Edition #7...of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I was honoured to be joined by, Tosaint Ricketts! Tosaint is a striker for Major League Soccer (MLS) side Vancouver Whitecaps FC and a Canadian Men's National Team player.  

This episode is sponsored by: The Bottom Line...restaurant and bar downtown Toronto.   

Ricketts has plenty of playing experience having been in 7 different countries and 10 different club teams over his 12 year career.  He has played in: Finland, Romania, Norway, Turkey, Lithuania, Israel, and Canada.   

On episode 43 of MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, which is episode six of "Footy Edition," sponsored by: The Bottom Line...restaurant and bar downtown Toronto. I was pleased to be joined by Founder of TFC Republic, John Molinaro!  

John is a former Journalist at Sportsnet and CBC, amongst a few other great gigs.  

TFC Republic is a website dedicated to in-depth coverage and analysis of Toronto FC. While TFC gets majority of the focus, the website will also report on the Canadian men's and women's teams, the Canadian Premier League, and Canadian soccer as a whole.  

On a "CANADA DAY" special episode of "FOOTY EDITION" on, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I was joined by Toronto born, Canadian International Midfielder, currently wearing #6 and playing with Atlético Ottawa, in the (CPL's) Canadian Premier League....Chris Mannella.   

Chris went through the Toronto FC Academy ranks, before signing for the first team, then sticking with Canada football thus far competing on TFC III, TFC II, Vaughan Azzurri in the Semi-Professional League 1 Ontario and USL side Ottawa Fury. The Fury dissolved in 2020 and then Chris went to play for York 9 in the CPL, before making the move to the city he has found a home in Ottawa, with Atlético Ottawa.  

On episode 41 of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I had the honour to speak with a legend Play by Play Announcer for the Detroit Redwings, of the National Hockey League (NHL)...Ken Daniels!  

Ken is entering his 25th season as the Voice of the Redwings, who has had several experiences being on TV and Radio. He was on Hockey Night In Canada, with Don Cherry and Ron MacLean. Ken has also broadcasted, Toronto Blue Jays Baseball, Formula One and two Olympic Games.

Daniels won the Ty Tyson Award for Excellence in Sports Broadcasting from DSM in an on-ice ceremony Sept. 30, 2011 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, prior to a Red Wings game.  

Daniels' also has a book called: "If These Walls Could Talk: Detroit Red Wings" (Triumph Books), which was released in October 2017.  

On a historic episode 40 of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I had the absolute honour to be joined by former Humboldt Broncos assistant captain and Author of his own Book: ‘Crossroads’....Kaleb Dahlgren.  

Kaleb is 1 of 13 survivors of the horrific Humboldt Broncos bus crash, that happened just over three years ago.   

Kaleb played junior hockey in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League with the Notre Dame Hounds and the Humboldt Broncos before moving to Ontario for a few years to study at York University, as he was also a part of the York U Lions men’s varsity hockey team.  

A type one diabetic, Kaleb is the founder of Diabeauties, as well as studying to be a chiropractor...with his true mission of giving back to the community!   

The perseverance, positivity and fantastic attitude of this young man is truly inspiring, in a fantastic episode…You surely do not want to miss this.  

On the fourth episode of "FOOTY EDITION," which is episode 39 of the show, I was joined by professional footballer for 2x Canadian Premier League champion Forge FC ... Chris Nanco! Forge has been the only championship team since the CPL's inaugural season in 2019.   \

Nanco played for the Syracuse Orange Men’s Soccer Team for three years in the NCAA D1 Soccer, where he played forward.  

Chris played youth soccer in Ontario with Brampton Youth SC and with an academy team, Sigma FC, where he was coached by Bobby Smyrniotis who now also coaches the reigning CPL champs.  

Before coming to Hamilton, as one of Forge FC’s first signings, Nanco was drafted by FC Dallas, at the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, 55th overall. He was then traded to the Philadelphia Union, where he spent one season with their affiliate club, formally known as the, Bethlehem Steel.  

Nanco also represented Canada at the U17 and U20 levels.  

On the 38th edition of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I was pleased to be joined by, Ontario Junior Hockey League Buckland and Dudley-Hewitt cup champion...Alton McDermott! 

Alton is committed to Canisius College in Buffalo for this NCAA D1 fall 2021/2022 season.  

Alton has grown up around hockey as his grandfather Mr. Paul Henderson is a former NHL player and Hockey Canada Legend, when he led Team Canada to victory at the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union. Henderson scored the game-winning goal in the sixth, seventh and eighth games.   

On the third episode of “FOOTY EDITION,” which is episode 37 of the show...I have the absolute pleasure and honour to be joined by, professional footballer...Lucas Cavallini.! Lucas is the striker for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC of Major League Soccer (MLS) and a striker for the Canadian Men’s National Team!  

Cavallini has played professionally in Uruguay and Mexico before coming back to Canada to join Vancouver, on a record-breaking club transfer fee from Mexican side Puebla!  

On the second episode of "FOOTY EDITION," which is episode 36 of the show, I was joined by professional footballer for 2x Canadian Premier League champion Forge FC...Kwame Awuah!  Forge has been the only championship team since the CPL's inaugural season in 2019.   

Awuah played for the UConn Huskies where he played as a left back, a center midfielder, and a left winger. He won many awards during his time there, including being selected to the American Athletic Conference First Team multiple times.  Kwame played youth soccer in Ontario and with an academy team, Sigma FC, where he was coached by Bobby Smyrniotis, who now also coaches the reigning CPL champs.  

Before coming to Hamilton to play with Forge, Awuah was drafted by former French National Team legend Patrick Vieira, who was the coach for New York City FC, at the 2017 MLS SuperDraft, sixteenth overall. He played with legends in the likes of Spanish sensation David Villa and Italian legend who is the current manager of Juventus in Serie A, Andrea Pirlo.  

Awuah also represented Canada when he was called up to the Canada U23's by new national team manager Octavio Zambrano in March 2017 for some friendlies. Then manager Zambrano called him up to the senior team on May 6, 2017 for a camp and the provisional squad for the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup.  

On the second edition of, "HOOP TALK" which is episode 35 of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK. I was joined by the one and only Cabral Richards, famously known as: "CABBIE"....who is a Host on the Bleacher Report B/R Betting Show in Las Vegas, Nevada!  

We talk about his residency in the party city Las Vegas, the Raptors, March Madness, some pop culture fun, the Legend Kobe Bean Bryant and MUCH MORE! Growing up as a boy from the '6' in Toronto, "Cabbie" is a well-known Broadcaster that has a unique style that everyone respects.   

It was such an honour and pleasure to speak with Cabbie! 

On the inaugural episode of “FOOTY EDITION,” which is episode 34 of the show...I have the honour and pleasure to be joined by, Professional Soccer Analyst and Host/Reporter/Writer on Sirius XMFC show:  KRISTIAN JACK!

Jack was a Toronto FC analyst with covering a variety of club and international soccer with TSN, for over 7 years.  

On the inaugural episode of “HOOP TALK” which is episode 33 of the show, I had the absolute honour of being joined by Matt Devlin, the Toronto Raptors Play by Play Announcer!  

Matt has been the, “Voice of the Raptors,” for 13 years and he’s an NBA Champion!  

Devlin also has won the 2020 Canadian Screen Award for Best Sports Play-by-Play Announcer and was named Sports Media Canada's Broadcaster of the Year in 2019.  

On episode 32 of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I was joined by highly touted goaltender for the Saginaw Spirit of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Tristan Lennox.  

Tristan, is in the top three of the up-and-coming goaltenders, that can be  drafted and maybe even go first for goaltenders, as he is ranked from #45 to #71 in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.   

Lennox, has also represented his country Canada, when he played in the 2018/2019 World U17 Hockey Challenge (WHC-17) for Team Canada White and he played in the 2019/20 Hlinka Gretzky Cup for Team Canada U18...going 5-0 in both tournaments for his country! 

Let's not forgot, Tristan was invited to the past 2020/2021 World Juniors Selection Camp.  

On the 31st edition and the first episode of the "new look" MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I was joined by 14-Year NHL Alumni Player, Carlo Colaiacovo!  

Carlo is currently a Co-Host with Michael Landsberg on TSN 1050 Radio, conducting a LIVE show every morning from 6-10am.   

Carlo played 490 games and recorded 161 points as a defenceman in the NHL, in the regular season and playoff games. He played for the: Toronto Maple Leafs, St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers and Buffalo Sabres.  

Colaiacovo, also has 2 silver medals at the World Junior tournament, representing Team Canada. As well as a Spengler Cup championship with the National Team.  

On an historic 30th episode of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I spoke with a true hockey guy and an even better gentleman...Kerry Goulet.  

Kerry is a former Professional Ice Hockey Player, playing in the Professional German leagues for 16 years, from Germany divisions 2 through 6.  

Kerry also has been the Director of STOPCONCUSSIONS.COM for over 10 year, as well as "SHOOT FOR A CURE." 

Gouche also has his own podcast/show called, "The Gouche Live Show,' presented by: The Hockey News, which is Broadcasted everyday at 4pm, on YouTube LIVE and Facebook LIVE.   

On episode 29 of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I caught up with former Wellington Duke and Oakville Blade player of the OJHL and current Guelph Storm forward of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)...Eric Uba!  

Last season Uba had a breakout season, recording 58 points in 63 gams played.   

On the 28th edition of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I had the great pleasure and chatted with former NHL Player for 7 years...Jim Thomson!  

Thomson played 115 NHL games with the: Washington Capitals, Hartford Whalers, New Jersey Devils, Los Angeles Kings, Ottawa Senators and Anaheim Mighty Ducks.  

Jim also is the Governor of the Aurora Tigers of the Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL), President of "Jim Thomson's Dreams," NHL Ambassador with Darcy Tucker at King Heights Academy in Thornhill, a Life Coach and conducts interventions.  

On the first episode of the 2021 "NEW YEAR", of MAMMA MIA TIHS IS FIRE TALK....I had the pleasure of being joined by, former National Hockey League (NHL) player for 7 years and Stanley Cup champion with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Mike Zigomanis!  

Mike played 197 games in the NHL, as he dressed up with the: Carolina Hurricanes, St. Louis Blues, Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes and Toronto Maple Leafs!  

Zigomanis also has a World Junior Bronze Medal for Team Canada at the 2001 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, in Moscow, Russia!  

Mike is also a Radio Host for Sportsnet, as well as a Hockey Analyst for Leafs Nations Network and the Assistant Coach for the University of Toronto Varsity Blues Men's Hockey Program)!  

On the last episode of 2020, of MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I had the pleasure of being joined by former National Hockey League (NHL) player for 13 years with the Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals and captain of the Philadelphia Flyers...Dave Poulin.   

Dave, is currently on TV as a Hockey Analyst for TSN!  

We discuss his storied career, the NCAA, Player Development, the Toronto Maple Leafs and the upcoming 2020/2021 World Juniors Tournament, as well as Team Canada.  

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

On the 25th episode Holiday edition of the show, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK presents, a "SPECIAL EDITION" Round Table chat, with 5 Broadcasters of the Ontario Junior Hockey League.  

I was joined by: 

Matthew Ahmadzai - Oakville Blades Colour Commentator

Alan Corkum - Georgetown Raiders Play by Play Broadcaster  

Joe Montesano, Stouffville Spirit Play by Play Broadcaster 

Matthew Caruk - Mississauga Chargers Play by Play Broadcaster  

We discussed EVERYTHING OJHL...Return to Play, all divisions, teams we all cover, our 'personal opinions' and predictions of the final two teams, if there indeed is a season.   

HAPPY HOLIDAY'S AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

On episode 24 of the show, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK presents, Kris Bennett...who has been a forward, wearing number 21 for the last three years at the University of New Brunswick, playing school hockey in U SPORTS.   

Kris is a Brampton, Ontario native, who has played junior hockey with the Oakville Blades in the OJHL and major-junior hockey with the Saginaw Spirit in the OHL.  

On episode 23 of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I was joined by the current Captain of the York University Lions #23 Defenceman, Sal Filice and former Assistant Captain Defenceman for the Oakville Blades, Daniel Jelic!  

Both Sal and Jels played with the Oakville Blades together in the 2016/2017 season, which led them to the OJHL conference finals.   

Jelic, is on the Blades All-Time list for most games played with the organization in 4th, with 225 GP and leads the club as most games played by a defeceman!

On 22nd edition of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I had the pleasure of speaking with forward for the University of Michigan, in NCAA Division 1 Men's Hockey and New York Rangers Prospect in the NHL, Drafted 2019, in the 7th Round, 205th Overall...Eric Ciccolini. 

On episode 21 of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sportsnet CHL and NHL Draft Analyst, Sam Cosentino.   

In the last 15 years Sam has covered 14 Canadian Hockey League Memorial Cups and 5 NHL Drafts!

In a SPECIAL EDITION EPISODE about the Ontario Junior Hockey League's RETURN TO PLAY, I spoke with Marty Savoy the Commissioner of the OJHL, on episode 20 of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK!

On episode 19 of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I was joined by Video/Assistant Coach for the Saginaw Spirit in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Garrett Rutledge. 

On episode 18 of the show, I had the pleasure of catching up with a good friend and colleague, Dominic Hennig...who is the Play by Play Voice of the Ontario Hockey League's Flint Firebirds and the Director of Broadcasting and Communications for the Flint Firebirds of the OHL.

On episode 17 of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I had the honoured with being joined by, 16 year former National Hockey League (NHL) player and current Director of Player Development for the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL...Glen Murray!  

Glen played 1,009 games in the NHL, recording 651 points, with the Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins and LA Kings over his 16 years. As well as winning a Gold Medal at the 2003/2004 World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, with Team Canada and he is an 2x NHL All-Star.   

On episode 16 of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, host Nicholas Fiore was joined by two veteran players for the Oakville Blades, in the Ontario Junior Hockey League, Stephen Whittle and Assistant Captain Cameron Hatziioannou!  

On episode 15 of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I was joined by newly signed defenceman with the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League (AHL), Riley McCourt.  

Riley just finished playing three full seasons in the OHL, recording 117 points in 175 games, coming from the Flint Firebirds.  

He is joining a very good Marlies team, who won the Calder Cup in 2018 and who are the affiliates of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the NHL.   

On episode 14 of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I was joined by professional hockey player for the Atlanta Gladiators, in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL), Greg Campbell.   

The Oakville, Ontario native is a former Oakville Blade and former player for Union College in NCAA D1.  Campbell plays on the team which they are affiliated with the Providence Bruins in the AHL and the Boston Bruins in the NHL.  

On episode 13, of MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I spoke with forward from the Peterborough Petes in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), John Parker-Jones!  

On the latest episode of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I was joined by Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Sudbury Wolves Goaltender, Christian Purboo.   

Former OJHL Oakville Blades goalie and Telus Cup Top Goaltender, also speaks about the Black Lives Matter movement, growing up an African-Canadian.   

On the eleventh episode of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I spoke with Cole Perfetti, who is projected to go Top 5 in the upcoming 2020 NHL Entry Draft.  Cole has played with the Saginaw Spirit in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), for the last two seasons. As well playing for Team Canada U18 at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.  Perfetti has recorded 185 points, in only 124 games played in the OHL.

COLE WAS DRAFTED 10th OVERALL by the WINNIPEG JETS, in the 2020 NHL ENTRY DRAFT!

On the first double digit episode of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I caught up with two former Buckland and Dudley-Hewitt Cup Champions with the Oakville Blades and current Head Coach Bob Bentivegna and Director of Hockey Operations Jordan Selinger, of the Collingwood Blues, in the Ontario Junior Hockey League!

On the ninth episode of, MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, I caught up with former Buckland Cup Champion, as the Head Coach of the Oakville Blades and current GM of the Collingwood Blues, Mike Tarantino!

On episode 8 of MAMMA MIA THIS IS FIRE TALK, host Nicholas Fiore was joined by current Player Development staff member with the LA Kings in the NHL, Craig Johnson.

Craig also played 10 season in the league with the: St. Louis Blues, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals.

CJ then went onto playing two seasons in Germany with: DEG Metro Stars. He then finished his professional career playing one season in Austria with: EC Salzburg.

Johnson also represented his country, USA at the 1994 Winter Olympic games, in Lillehammer, Norway.