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Play On! Podcast

By Play On! Canada

Straight from the street, stories about Canada's favourite pastime — street hockey and sports in general, brought to you with the launch of Play On! Canada's first-ever podcast. Hosted by Vince Capano and Branden Scott, join them as they sit down (virtually) each week with former Play On! participants, hockey greats, media personalities and more.
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Ryan and Lindsay Sproul — From Rivals To Lifelong Teammates

Play On! PodcastJul 01, 2021

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Oshawa Bulls- National Street Hockey Champions

Oshawa Bulls- National Street Hockey Champions

Back from their summer vacation, Vince Capano and Branden Scott sit down with the Oshawa Bulls — two-time winner of Canada's national street hockey championship, otherwise known as the Redwood Cup — named after the small-town street that its founder grew up on!

Fun fact: The Redwood Cup was once showcased at the Hockey Hall of Fame😲 and the championship has been televised nationally on CBC 📺.

For more episodes and further information on Play On! Canada, including how to get involved, visit playon.ca. 

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This podcast is hosted by Vince Capano and Branden Scott. Creative assets by Hugh Bakhurst and digital marketing by Ben Sabic.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Play On! Canada, its employees, volunteers, partners or any affiliates.

Sep 09, 202137:37
Griffin & Warren Harvey — Dragons Den Experience

Griffin & Warren Harvey — Dragons Den Experience

Griffin and Warren Harvey join Vince and Branden next on the podcast - hear about their experience participating in a Play On! tournament and what it was like being on CBC's Dragons Den, alongside over 100 other participants and volunteers.

For more episodes and further information on Play On! Canada, including how to get involved, visit playon.ca.

This podcast is hosted by Vince Capano and Branden Scott. Creative assets by Hugh Bakhurst and digital marketing by Ben Sabic.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Play On! Canada, its employees, volunteers, partners or any affiliates.

Aug 19, 202129:28
Brandon Pickard — Canada's Sport Tourism Champion

Brandon Pickard — Canada's Sport Tourism Champion

Former national program manager with Play On! Canada turned tourism manager with the Durham Region, Brandon Pickard, joins Vince and Branden on the podcast to share some insights on the sport tourism industry and how hosting a Play On! tournament can benefit communities large and small.  

For more episodes and further information on Play On! Canada, including how to get involved, visit playon.ca. 

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This podcast is hosted by Vince Capano and Branden Scott. Creative assets by Hugh Bakhurst and digital marketing by Ben Sabic.  

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Play On! Canada, its employees, volunteers, partners or any affiliates.

Aug 05, 202143:47
Paul Hendrick — Retired Toronto Maple Leafs Broadcaster

Paul Hendrick — Retired Toronto Maple Leafs Broadcaster

Hailing from Canada's largest city — Toronto, retired legendary broadcaster with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Paul Hendrick, joins us next on the Play On! Podcast.

For more episodes and further information on Play On! Canada, including how to get involved, visit playon.ca.

This podcast is hosted by Vince Capano and Branden Scott. Creative assets by Hugh Bakhurst and digital marketing by Ben Sabic.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Play On! Canada, its employees, volunteers, partners or any affiliates.

Jul 30, 202129:47
Coach Jeremy Rupke — HowToHockey.com

Coach Jeremy Rupke — HowToHockey.com

The ultimate Canadian, the world's most well-known hockey dad, and Mr. HowToHockey — Coach Jeremy Rupke (or Coach Jeremy for short), joins us next on the Play On! Podcast. The coach shares how he went from watching game tapes on VHS (and nearly breaks one on camera!) to amassing a large international following, reaching nearly 100 million views on YouTube and garnering the support of over 377,000 subscribers.

Subscribe to Coach Jeremy on YouTube and visit his website HowToHockey.com for hockey training videos along with advice on enhancing your skills in the sport — plus more.

For more episodes and further information on Play On! Canada, including how to get involved, visit playon.ca.

This podcast is hosted by Vince Capano and Branden Scott. Creative assets by Hugh Bakhurst and digital marketing by Ben Sabic.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Play On! Canada, its employees, volunteers, partners or any affiliates.

Jul 22, 202134:19
Kaleb Dahlgren — Forever #HumboldtStrong

Kaleb Dahlgren — Forever #HumboldtStrong

Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor, national bestselling author and community builder — Kaleb Dahlgren, joins us for the fifth episode of the Play On! Podcast. He shares his story of recovery and triumphs following the devastating bus crash and thanks everyone for the countless support received to date, along with what led him to create Dahlgren’s Diabeauties – a unique program designed to provide support to youth living with Diabetes.

He also shares what happened one day when he was out playing street hockey with some friends on rollerblades in Saskatchewan (hint: involved a post-game trip to the dentist), and how he got involved as an ambassador with This Is Our Shot – a Canada-wide campaign that aims to replace hesitancy with confidence when it comes to getting the vaccine for COVID-19; and much more!

Get a copy of Kaleb Dahlgren's book, Crossroads: My Story of Tragedy and Resilience as a Humboldt Bronco, today on Amazon and at Indigo / Chapters along with other retailers near you.

Find where you can get your COVID-19 vaccine and how to support This Is Our Shot, by visiting ThisIsOutShot.ca.

For more episodes and further information on Play On! Canada, including how to get involved, visit playon.ca.

This podcast is hosted by Vince Capano and Branden Scott. Creative assets by Hugh Bakhurst and digital marketing by Ben Sabic.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Play On! Canada, its employees, volunteers, partners or any affiliates.

Jul 15, 202140:16
Kevin Lowe — 6-Time Stanley Cup Winner
Jul 08, 202150:26
Ryan and Lindsay Sproul — From Rivals To Lifelong Teammates
Jul 01, 202128:17
Jamie Lee Rattray — From Intern To Hockey All-Star

Jamie Lee Rattray — From Intern To Hockey All-Star

Fresh off the PWHPA Secret® Dream Gap Tour Canadian showcase — held in Calgary in partnership with the Calgary Flames — professional female hockey player and national team member Jamie Lee Rattray joins us for the second episode of the Play On! Podcast. Named to Hockey Canada's Olympic centralization roster last month for the Beijing 2022 Games, hear what inspired Jamie to explore a career in hockey and where she sees the game going.

For more episodes and further information on Play On! Canada, including how to get involved, visit playon.ca.

This podcast is hosted by Vince Capano and Branden Scott. Creative assets by Hugh Bakhurst and digital marketing by Ben Sabic.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Play On! Canada, its employees, volunteers, partners or any affiliates.

Jun 23, 202126:34
Scott Hill — The Pioneer Behind Play On!

Scott Hill — The Pioneer Behind Play On!

The inaugural episode features the founder of Play On! Canada and mass participation event pioneer, Scott Hill. Learn how the COVID-19 pandemic led to the resuscitation of Canada's largest sports festival, the process of becoming a Guinness World Record holder, what keeps Scott going and more energized than ever, and all about the science behind the choice of the perfect ball for street ‎hockey.

For more episodes and further information on Play On! Canada, including how to get involved, visit playon.ca.

This podcast is hosted by Vince Capano and Branden Scott. Creative assets by Hugh Bakhurst and digital marketing by Ben Sabic.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Play On! Canada, its employees or volunteers, partners or any affiliates.

Jun 17, 202140:46
The Founder of Play On!
Jun 11, 202105:23