The Pucktown Podcast

The behind the scenes heroes discuss their path to get to Charleston, some fun outside hobbies, and who's the better hockey player (ever if there isn't much discussion to be had on the matter).

Former Voice of the Stingrays, Jared Shafran, passes the torch and says everything he didn't have time to say before departing this past offseason.

Stingrays forward Cam Askew, now in his third season in South Carolina, gives insight into his background and playing career at the outset of an 8-game homestand.

Joe Ernst, the ECHL's Senior VP of Hockey Operations discussed the league's process in regards to evaluating and improving its on-ice officials, as well as the procedures in place to keep referees safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Holy City Sinner Founder/Editor Christian Senger checks in to discuss his acclaimed blog and the best ways to find out what's going on around Charleston.

Zack Fisch, the Voice of the Hershey Bears, joined the podcast to discuss the start of the AHL season, former Stingray Vitek Vanecek's NHL success, and his recent opportunity to fill-in on play-by-play for Washington Capitals radio broadcasts.

Stingrays fan and PGA Tour caddie Kyle Peters discusses his life on tour with pro golfer Mark Hubbard and his experience as a lifelong Charleston resident.

Recording of the first live edition of the podcast with Jared Shafran and Parker Milner at Frothy Beard Brewing in Charleston. Parker discussed his recent retirement, a new career with the Charleston City Paper and the start of the new NHL season before tasting some of the brewery's current offerings.

Former Stingray defender and current Hershey Bears Assistant Coach Patrick Wellar discusses his playing career in SC and Hershey, as well as his transition into coaching and his style behind the bench as he and the Bears get set to begin a new year.

ECHL Commissioner Ryan Crelin joins The Pucktown Podcast to discuss the league's return to play and the protocols in place for the 2020-21 season.

Stingrays Assistant Coach Brenden Kotyk discusses his background in hockey, playing career and recent transition to coaching.

Former Stingrays goaltender Jeff Jakaitis joined the podcast to discuss his new career and hockey memories from his time on the ice.

Stingrays Principal Owner Todd Halloran joins the podcast to recap Opening Night at the North Charleston Coliseum and discuss the ECHL's return to play for the 2020-21 season.

Jared Shafran chats with former Stingrays goalie/head coach and current Washington Capitals Scout, Jason Fitzsimmons.

Season 2 of The Pucktown Podcast kicks off with a discussion between Jared Shafran and Stingrays head coach Ryan Blair. South Carolina is gearing up for the start of the 2020-21 ECHL season!

Fan-Favorite Trevor Gillies joined the podcast during the COVID-19 pandemic to reflect back on his long professional playing career and three seasons with the Stingrays organization.

Former Stingrays forward and current Texas Stars Assistant Coach Travis Morin joined the podcast to discuss his recent transition into coaching, his long AHL career in Texas and his memories of Charleston and the 2009 Kelly Cup Championship.

On Episode 15 of The Pucktown Podcast, Jared caught up with former Stingrays Director of Communications and Broadcaster Joey Zakrzewski (2009-15), who is now in a similar role with the AHL's Rockford IceHogs.

Former defenseman Nate Kiser (2004-11) joins the podcast to discuss his long career with the Stingrays organization and his transition to MMA after hockey.

Stingrays President Rob Concannon and Head Coach Steve Bergin join the podcast to discuss the cancelation of the 2019-20 ECHL season.

Former Stingrays President Darren Abbott, now the President of Affiliates with the NHL's LA Kings and AHL's Ontario Reign, joined the podcast to discuss his recent career and look back at his time in Charleston with South Carolina.

The Stingrays have clinched a spot in the 2020 Kelly Cup Playoffs and forwards Andrew Cherniwchan and Max Novak join the podcast to break down the latest as the team prepares for a long road trip and the stretch run.

Assistant Coach Ryan Blair and Athletic Trainer Rick Covard join the podcast for more insight into the success of the Stingrays during the 2019-20 season.

Jared Shafran is joined by Zack Fisch, the current Voice of the Hershey Bears and former Voice of the Rays to discuss the AHL season. He also reminisced about his year in the Lowcountry during the 2015-16 season.

Former Stingrays Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky, now the Head Coach of the AHL's Charlotte Checkers, joined the podcast to discuss his recent transition and his team's success as Calder Cup Champions last season.

Host Jared Shafran speaks with the Stingrays representatives at the 2020 Warrior ECHL All-Star Classic in Wichita, Kansas. Guests include former SC defenseman/coach and current Head Coach of the Colorado Avalanche Jared Bednar,  Stingrays Head Coach Steve Bergin and goaltender Parker Milner.

South Carolina Stingrays Head Coach Steve Bergin joins the podcast at the halfway point of the team's 2019-20 season to break down the success they've had, his philosophy on culture and preview the second half of the year.

South Carolina Stingrays in-arena public address announcer Shane Griffin discusses his job role and shares memories from over a decade of games at the North Charleston Coliseum.

Stingrays equipment manager Cameron Parker joins the podcast to give an in-depth look at what it's like to be part of an ECHL support staff.

South Carolina Stingrays goaltender Parker Milner discusses the team's early success during the 2019-20 season and his journalistic work away from the rink as a writer.

The Post and Courier's Andrew Miller joins the podcast to discuss covering the Stingrays and learning hockey in Charleston.  He also sheds light on the team's historical success and what he's seen during his long tenure on the beat.

South Carolina Stingrays Team President Rob Concannon kicks off the podcast and discusses the team's head coach Steve Bergin, some new rule changes in the ECHL and the storied history of the franchise.

The 'Voice of the Rays' Jared Shafran previews the team's brand new podcast, The Pucktown Podcast! Make sure to subscribe and don't miss the first episode which will premiere on December 11.