Third Period
By Third Period
Third PeriodMar 29, 2021
Mike Egener
Andrew Johnston
Tonight’s guest played for Flin Fon Bombers, Humboldt Broncos in his early days. He played in the
AHL with the Adironack Phatoms and lehigh Valley Phantoms. Played ECHL with Orlando Solar Bears,
reading Royals, South Carolina Stingrays, Indy Fuel and Tulsa Oilers. Had a season in Hungary before
playing two seasons in France with Chamoni and Bordeaux, a season with the Coventry Blaze before
a return to Bordeaux.
Ben Lake
Tonight’s guest played for Fort McMurray Oil Barons in the AJHL, played for the Sacred Heart University in the NCAA and the Alaska Aces in the ECHL with former Blaze player and podcast guest,
Liam Stewart.
In 2017 he joined the Coventry Blaze in the Elite league for two seasons before joining
Belfast Giants last year, he is also a GB national player.
*Disclaimer - This episode was recorded before the 2021 Elite Series started*
Ryan Dingle
The boys are joined by American forward who took the NCAA route, before a couple of solid seasons in the American east coast leagues. A venture into Europe, which started in Italy, before moving his playing career to the UK with Fife and Coventry. We welcome Ryan Dingle
Samy Nasreddine
The lads talk to Samy Nasreddine and his hockey journey.
that hot tub picture
did he want to return?
Ashley Tait
This week the lads speak to Ashley Tait.
Ashley played for Nottingham Panthers in the Superleague, before moving to Coventry Blaze in 2002. He was captain of the team in the grand slam year before moving onto Sheffield Stealers. He had a season in Italy and returned to the Skydome with the Blaze being captain once again as the team went on to win the playoffs in 2015.
He has played for the GB national team at 17 World Championships! Most recently he has played with the Basingstoke Bison and has moved into coaching the team.
Paul Thompson
The lads talk to the former Solihull Knights, Barons head coach.
Paul Thompson managed the blaze from Solihull to Coventry, winning 4 league titles, 2 Challenge Cups and a playoff title. "Thommo" then moved onto Troja in Sweden, Aalbord in Denmark before returning to the UK with the Sheffield Steelers winning the league and playoffs. Paul Thompson then had a crack at Schwenninger Wild Wings in Germany and Unterland in Italy where he has recently won a trophy!
He has also coached GB national team.
Russ Cowley
Blaze legend Russ Cowley joins the boys for this weeks episode
The One with Barrie Moore
Moore Moore Moore
how do you like it?
Trevor Koenig
A player who has played in the IHL, ECHL, WCHL, AHL and EIHL to name a few. Played in Newcastle in 2005/06,
Coventry in 06 to 08 and made a brief return to the league in 2015 with Dundee. We welcome
Trevor Koenig.
Jody Lehman
Tonight’s guest played for South Carolina Stingrays in the ECHL before moving over the British shores
for the 2002/03 Season where he Signed in Coventry, spending 3 years. He played 4 years in
Sheffield, a season in Aalborg before returning back to Canada to play for the Lloydminster Border
Kings. He was part of the 2004/05 Grand Slam winning team, We welcome our 4th Netminder for
Netminder Month, Jody Lehman!
Hedley
the 3rd netminder to join the pod, Heds, discusses MK, GB under 18s, 20s and Blaze
CJ Motte
The 2nd netminder to join us for netminder month
Jamie Phillips
First Netminder to join us for Netminder Month
Neal Martin
Tonight we welcome, 3X Elite League Winner, 2x Challenge Cup Winner, a playoff winner and a member of the Grand Slam team, Neal martin
Janne Laakkonen
Janne talks about his hockey career so far, how professional certain leagues are and is hopeful he can skate out at the skydome again!
Hilton Ruggles
Hilton Ruggles' talks his career, Racism, Egos and Simmsey answering a Las Vegas hotel room door for him to sign for the blaze!
Chris McNamara
A proven winner, with the grand slam in 2004/05. The lads talk to Chris McNamara!
Danny Stewart
The Coventry Blaze Head Coach joins us for a special Christmas Episode
Matt Marquadt
A chat with EIHL veteran and former Blaze forward Matt Marquardt!
Marc Levers
A renowned winner...but by his own accounts he couldn’t skate!
Cale Tanaka
Shawn Boutin
Trav4Oilers
Marc-O Vallerand
Jordin Tootoo
The first inuk to play in the NHL and Nashville Predators record breaking penalty minute taker to date.
Jeremy Cornish
Theo Fleury
Kevin Noble
Evan Bloodoff
Johnny Curran
The lads are joined by the first import to join the pod in Blaze forward Johnny Curran! Talking breaking records, behind the net antics and the Rock Room
Luke Ferrara
Ross Venus
Ash, Danny and Ross are joined by Blaze stalwart, Ross Venus
League Announcement
Ash, Danny and Ross are joined by Scott to discuss the latest league news
Dave Clements
Ash, Danny and Ross are joined by Dave Clements
Liam Stewart
Danny, Ash and Ross chat to Liam Stewart about his illustrious hockey career. And Basingstoke
Summer Holidays
Ash, Danny and Ross discuss the latest news in the EIHL
Cardiff Devils grading
Danny is joined by Ash and Ross for the grading of the Cardiff Devils
Sheffield Steelers grading
Ash, Danny and Rob discuss the Sheffield Steelers season.
Belfast Giants grading
Ash, Danny and Ross look at the emerald isle and the Belfast Giants season
Nottingham Panthers grading
Guildford Flames
Ash, Danny and Ross discuss the Flames season
Keeeeeeno
Marcus, Ash, Danny and Ross chat to Blaze coach Keeno about Ice Hockey, penguins and impressions
Glasgow Clan grading
Marcus is joined by Ash, Danny and Ross for another episode of EIHL grading
Manchester Storm grading
Ash, Danny and Ross grade the Manchester Storm season with a special guest Storm fan
Dundee Stars grading
Fife Flyers grading
Ash, Danny and Ross grade the Fife Flyers season.
Coventry Blaze Grading
Ash, Danny and Ross grade the Coventry Blaze covid hit season