Hockey Feels

February 22, 2016 All Ghost Bear, all the time on this week's edition of Hockey Feels, as Rachel is over the moon about the hotshot rookie defenceman Shayne Gostisbehere. And why not? A 15-game point streak (an NHL record for a rookie defenceman) and solid Calder Trophy talk for the saviour of the Flyers blueline is enough to get anyone excited. Steven and Rachel also talk about various news items of the week, including those items that they forgot about last week! www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

February 15, 2016 For the second time in Hockey Feels history, Rachel and Steven are recording from a Doctor Who convention. This time, it's the noisy lobby at Gallifrey One in Los Angeles, wherein James Bond films are briefly discussed before your two hosts speak glowingly about their two favourite rookies - Connor McDavid and Shayne Gostisbehere. One thing they completely forget to mention? The Dion Phaneuf trade that rocked the hockey world last week. Hey, it's vacation... www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

February 8, 2016 It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... That's how Steven felt in regards to Connor McDavid's return to the Oilers lineup, which started amazingly, but came crashing to Earth with a pair of horrific losses over the weekend. Thankfully, writer Melissa Geschwind lightens the mood by dropping by to talk about Martin Brodeur, whose #30 will be retired by the Devils on February 9. www.hockeyfeels.com  Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

February 1, 2016 After much hubbub and ado, John Scott's appearance at the NHL All-Star Game in Nashville actually proved to be not only a success story for the NHL, but one of the truly wonderful human moments in sports in recent memory. Listen to Rachel give her report from Nashville where she saw the festivities unfold, and to Steven have his cold stone heart melted by the hockey feels of this past weekend. www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

January 26, 2016 Rachel is both snowed under and under the weather, having been prevented attending the NWHL All-Star Game in Buffalo by New York City travel bans and flu-like symptoms. However, there was plenty to talk about this week, including just announced details regarding the NHL's new streaming service, NHL.tv. Next week: it's the NHL All-Star Weekend! www.hockeyfeels.com  Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

January 18, 2016 On this week's show, Rachel and Steven discuss the John Scott situation as it looks like the  player fans voted in to be captain of the Pacific Division All-Star Team won't be playing in the game at all after all thanks to a trade and a demotion. But wait, there's more! How do you pick a team to cheer for if you're new to a sport? This, and Rachel's Recommendations! www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

January 11, 2016   A flurry of trades (actual trades!) highlighted this week in the NHL, and Rachel and Steven were keen to talk about them - especially as Flyers' GM Ron Hextall pulled off some salary dump larceny! Also, Connor McDavid has a return date to the Oilers lineup, and the NHL All-Star game rosters have taken shape! www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

January 5, 2016 It wasn't a good start to the year for the US and Canadian junior hockey programs as both teams bowed out before the gold medal game at the recent IIHF U20 Championships in Helsinki. But is that a bad thing? And what did Rachel and Steven think of the NHL Winter Classic this year? Listen in! www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

December 28, 2015 On this week's show, we're joined by Kate Cimini of Today's Slapshot and the podcast Don't Snow The Goalie to talk about the NWHL at the midpoint of the league's debut season. Rachel and Steven also discuss the plights of their favourite teams, and some holiday spirit is featured in Rachel Recommends. Happy Holidays, everyone! www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

December 21, 2015 On this week's show, we're joined by Kate Cimini of Today's Slapshot and the podcast Don't Snow The Goalie to talk about the NWHL at the midpoint of the league's debut season. Rachel and Steven also discuss the plights of their favourite teams, and some holiday spirit is featured in Rachel Recommends. Happy Holidays, everyone! www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

December 14, 2015 A great week for the Oilers and their perfect 5-0-0 homestand has buoyed Steven this week, while Rachel's Flyers suffered a couple losses to offset an impressive win over the Blues. But talk of change in Pittsburgh, a new sponsorship deal with the NWHL, and the troubling story of parental abuse suffered by former NHLer Patrick O'Sullivan dominates this week's episode! www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

December 7, 2015 It was a good week for both the Oilers and Flyers as both Steven and Rachel's favourite teams experienced winning streaks (although the Flyers had their 4-game streak end on Saturday). Buoyed by this, your hosts discuss various happy and fun things like the All-Star fan voting system and the upcoming NWHL/CWHL outdoor game! www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

November 30, 2015 With Steven at yet another Doctor Who-related gathering (this time in Chicagoland), Rachel again provides the interesting discussion points in this episode of Hockey Feels, namely the state of beat writing and reporting in today's NHL. But there's still time for Stadium Series talk, Connor McDavid return dates, and more! www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

November 23, 2015 Rachel and Steven are back in their proper places this week, with the Doctor Who-related globetrotting behind them (for now). And good thing too as there are two notable topics that feature during this week's episode - the change in format to the upcoming NHL All-Star Game, as well as all the wacky (and, occasionally, smart) ideas people are coming up with in order to increase scoring in the NHL. www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

November 16, 2015 A very special episode of Hockey Feels! Steven and Rachel record in person at Long Island Who, a Doctor Who convention and, in keeping with the theme of the world's longest running science fiction programme, your intrepid hosts take time to compare NHL players of past and present to all the Doctors - with amusing results! Also, talk of injuries, advanced stats, and bobbleheads flesh out this week's charming episode. Enjoy! www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

November 9, 2015 An awful week for both Steven and Rachel's teams this past week. The Oilers and Flyers met each other in NHL action on November 3, and while the Oilers escaped with a 4-2 win, they lost superstar Connor McDavid for the foreseeable future with a broken clavicle. Also, the Flyers endured a six-game losing streak before finally snapping it with a win over the weekend. Despite these setbacks, Steven and Rachel talk about defining moments of their hockey fandom in order to cheer themselves up. www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

November 2, 2015 An extra special episode of Hockey Feels this week! Steven is on vacation in the UK for the next couple weeks, so he and Rachel invited Patrick Smyth, host of The View From The Bridge, a podcast about the Belfast Giants of the EIHL! The topics range from the history of hockey in Great Britain to where the game is going in the future. A great chat about hockey across the pond that we hope you enjoy. www.hockeyfeels.com  Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

October 26, 2015 It took a while, but John Tortorella is back in the NHL, taking over the rudder of the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets. Other teams not doing so well - the Ducks and the Penguins - occupy the discussion this week, but there is plenty to talk about regarding Rachel's Flyers and Steven's Oilers, as well, on another jam packed edition of Hockey Feels! www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

October 19, 2015 Not a bad week for both the Flyers and Oilers this week, with backup goalie Michal Neuvirth leading Philly to back-to-back shutouts, and Connor McDavid and all his fellow #1 overall draft picks devouring Calgary on Hockey Night in Canada. Rachel and Steven also take time to discuss what teams are surprising them so far this season (both good and bad), and speculate on the NHL's future expansion plans. www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com

October 12, 2015 The first weekend of the 2015-16 NHL season is in the books, and it has been a slow start for both Steven's Oilers and Rachel's Flyers, with neither team winning any of their opening games. But there were still thrills and spills to marvel about, and as a special bonus, Steven touches base with David Bastl of TSN 1050 Radio in Toronto to talk about how the Maple Leafs and the media are adjusting to lowered expectations for the rebuilding club. www.hockeyfeels.com Twitter: @HockeyFeels Tumblr: hockeyfeels.tumblr.com Email: hockeyfeels@gmail.com