Happy offseason!

Su and I had intended for today's show on NHL free agency to by our last before going on hiatus, but as she's on Day 2 of having a sick migraine, those plans were scrapped. And with that, we're calling it a season. We will be back on the airwaves in a couple of months as things start to ramp up for the new season.

Thank you so much for listening and supporting us. And sorry for the sporadic line of shows here at the end. It was a combination of bad timing, illness, and technology issues. We'll try to do better for you next season.

Have a great summer!

"While Men Watch" controversy

There's been a brouhaha this week over a show that CBC plans to air during the Stanley Cup Finals - a show aimed at so-called "hockey widows." Cassie has written about this for Raw Charge and her article has sparked some very interesting comments. Click here to check it out for yourself.

Today's show: Sunday, May 20, 2012

There's a ton of hockey still going on - and Cassie and I talked about all of it - NHL, AHL, ECHL playoffs, Memorial Cup tournament (WHL, OHL, QMJHL), and the World Hockey championships. We also welcomed DARREN RUMBLE, Assistant Coach for the Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL), former coach of the Norfolk Admirals (AHL), longtime NHL player who won the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004.

Darren talked about coaching, playing, playing for John Tortorella and raising hockey playing sons. He also talked about his son Chris, who filmed a documentary about playing for the Wenatchee Wild (NAHL). That documentary, called Into the Ice, is very well done and showcases Chris' filmmaking skills. But it's a music video that put Chris on the map. While undergoing treatment for leukemia at Seattle Childrens' Hospital, Chris produced a music video featuring young patients singing and dancing to Kelly Clarkson's song "Stronger." That video has been seen more than 2 million times and sparked a heartfelt response from Kelly herself.
Tune in to the podcast to hear what Darren has to say about Chris and his video, his prognosis and hopes for playing hockey at Canisius College, Darren's memories of playing for Torts, coaching in the Q, AHL and WHL - and what he's most looking forward to seeing from the T-Birds this season.

Click here for the podcast of today's show.

Click here for the podcast of the show we did that featured an interview with Chris Rumble.

Here's the "Stronger" video produced by Chris:


Click here to check out Chris Rumble's hockey documentary "Into the Ice."

Click here to check out the Seattle Thunderbirds team page.

New show on March 4th!

We're coming back from hiatus! Joins us the first Sunday of March for a new show. We'll be talking about the NHL Trade Deadline action, the playoff race, and the new arena in Seattle. The show starts at 3 pm Pacific, 6 pm Eastern, and 11 pm British. Join us!

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Join us for today's show as we talk fantasy hockey and give our pre-season predictions about who's going to the SCF. Come join us and share your own picks in the LIVE interactive chat! 6pm ET/3pm PT/11pm UK

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/connectpucktalk/2011/10/02/ccpt-hockey-show

It's Hockey (& CCPT Hockey Show) season again!

Our first show is in the books - and we couldn't be happier to have launched the season with Lyle Richardson from Spectors Hockey, The Hockey News, Eishockey News and other wonderful hockey publications. We talked about a number of topics, including Drew Doughty, The Atlanta Thrashers.. I mean, Winnipeg Jets, the Phoenix Coyotes' situation, concussions and headshots. The podcast is already up (just check out our handy-dandy player to the right).
After a summer of sadness following the tragic deaths of Rick Rypien, Wade Belak and the terrible plane crash that killed players and coaches of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl KHL team, we're all ready for some uplifting action. NOT that we want to forget about these tremendous souls, but to bring a little sunshine into our hockey lives. I know you know what I'm talking about and hope that you all agree.

Cassie and I are looking to make this season a LOT more interactive, utilizing our Facebook page, Twitter and YOU. Here are a few ways to get involved:

"LIKE" our Facebook Page! ( CCPT Hockey Show ) and interact with us there!

If you don't have Facebook, here are the two questions we're asking this week:

1. We're looking for you guys to choose our start-up songs for us! Give us your suggestions here-- and we'll vote for next week's song!

2. Pick TWO teams that you think will be Cup contenders this season! We'll share your responses on the show, place them on our Blog, and track them all season. The listener who comes the closest will WIN A PRIZE!

Well, what are you waiting for?

A New Season of Hockey Talk!

Cassie and I are refreshed (kinda) and ready for a new season of hockey talk with our friends! This Sunday, September 18. 6pm ET/3pm PT/11pm UK.  We hope you'll join us and friend of the show Lyle Richardson as we preview the season.

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/connectpucktalk/2011/09/18/ccpt-hockey-show