A fired coach, our favourite unis, and Erie takes a turn as the top tweeter of the week. Plus, using Shane Wright as an example of why we love the OHL as much as we do, and our Prospects of the Week both hail from the East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Marc Crawford. George Burnett. Geoff Ward. Those were just a few of the coaches he played for. After a whirlwind career that saw him bounce around the OHL, the now-GOJHL, the Colonial League, and Europe, Matt McGuffin is mature enough to admit that his fondness for "off-ice activities" may have held him back on the ice. Except maybe for that one year in Muskegon...but you'll have to listen to the pod to hear the story. McGuffin is well-travelled as a player and then a scout, making friends along the way and collecting stories that he freely shares in this episode. When you listen, you'll under ..read more

We give Michael Misa his due, and then remember there are rookies not named Misa in the OHL this season. Plus, a stick tap to the people behind teams' social media accounts, trying to figure out the 3 Stars, the place we'd like to see host the 2024 Memorial Cup, and our Prospects of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

He was the 4th overall selection in the 2010 OHL draft, going from his home in the Niagara area to the league's smallest market in Owen Sound. And Jarrod Maidens would cap his rookie season with what is still the biggest goal in Attack franchise history. His sophomore season was marred by injury and despite repeated attempts to return to the game, Maidens was never again the player he once was. That didn't stop the Ottawa Senators from drafting him in the 3rd round in the 2012 NHL draft but Maidens would never play an NHL game. By the age of 20, when some players are playing their OA seasons ..read more

It's still early...but maybe not too early to be pretty excited in one city (or two?) and pretty concerned in another. Plus, Michael Misa is figuring things out fast (maybe not McDavid fast but still plenty fast compared to his "exceptional" peers), rivalries can extend off the ice and behind the scenes, answering your emails, and introducing the Prospect of the Week. Everything you need this week in the Ontario Hockey League in one, convenient place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Three weeks into the OHL season and the Niagara Ice Dogs have as many wins as the Guelph Storm, Kitchener Rangers, and London Knights combined. Just the way we figured it would be going, right? For what it's worth, the Ice Dogs have also made almost as many trades so far this season (19) as their entire division has wins (20). Again, just like we predicted. Join us as we skate around the OHL's Mid-worst Division, check in on the beasts of the East, and give an early nod to the guy who looks poised to finish as the league leader in points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad ..read more

He played for the so-called "Yankees and Red Sox" of the Midwest Division. He went to the league's head office. He put out fires. And now, for the first time in his hockey career, he's concerned with ticket sales and how to put "bums in seats." Yet somehow, it seems like Joe Birch's story is just beginning. Have a listen to how he ended up where he is, and the passion he still has for the junior game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

Two weeks into the OHL season and everything makes sense, right? Ottawa is on top, London and Kitchener are at the bottom. and a Pinelli (just not the NHL-drafted Francesco) is tied for the league lead in goals. We discuss the early returns, finally discover the identity of Dan's cousin, rant about what's missing in Ottawa (and shouldn't be), and wonder where the balance of power lies in the OHL these days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

From the Toronto area to the Sudbury Wolves to the Kitchener Rangers to the NHL ... to broadcast television? That's the way it's worked out for Frankie Corrado and, by all indications, it's working out just fine, thank you very much. From his "welcome to the OHL" moment to the pranks that involved the stuffed wolf in Sudbury, to making the transition to television, Frankie brings plenty of laughs to the podcast and hints at a bright broadcasting future ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ..read more

After what feels like an eternity, we have games. Meaningful, regular season games. And even some East versus West action! It's a wonderful feeling and to celebrate it, we welcome Joey Battaino (VP, Communications and Broadcasting, Saginaw Spirit) and Terry Doyle (Host, OHL Radio and the voice of Sarnia Sting hockey on Your TV) to the pod. We can't talk about #OHLOpeningWeek without mentioning Michael Misa, Goaltender of the Week Benjamin Gaudreau, and more. Like Joey's story about the first time he met the legendary Jimmy Gilchrist (voice of the Kingston Frontenacs), or Terry's thoughts on Wy ..read more