Daniel Mchardy Afternoons

Next year New Zealand will be the first country in the Southern Hemisphere to host an ice hockey game, as teams from the United States and Canada head our way for a three game tour. Kerry Goulet, a International Ice Hockey Hall of Famer, joined the show to speak about sport coming to New Zealand including a game in Westpac Stadium. He talked through the logistics and also what is happening in the pro game in North America at the moment.LISTEN TO KERRY GOULET TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International Ice Hockey Hall of Famer Kerry Goulet joined Daniel McHardy Afternoons to speak about international ice hockey returning to New Zealand for the first time since 2011.The logistics of turning Westpac Stadium into a venue was discussed as was the professional game in North America and Kerry’s experiences with concussions and his work educating others now.LISTEN ABOVE AS KERRY GOULET SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

International Ice Hockey Hall of Famer Kerry Goulet joined Daniel McHardy Afternoons to speak about international ice hockey returning to New Zealand for the first time since 2011.The logistics of turning Westpac Stadium into a venue was discussed as was the professional game in North America and Kerry’s experiences with concussions and his work educating others now.LISTEN ABOVE AS KERRY GOULET SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson will only play a minor part in the one day series against the West Indies.Williamson has been named to only feature in the first match, with selectors wanting him to rest ahead of a busy post Christmas period.Neil Broom will replace him after next Wednesday's game, while Tom Latham will captain the side.Selectors Gavin Larsen says players like Williamson who have such a hefty workload need breaks.He says it's a six month concentrated berth of cricket, and while they could've played Williamson, he'll be more useful at the back end of the season.Tim Southee will also sit out the second and third matches.Opener Martin Guptill has been ruled out of the three games with an ongoing hamstring problem, with Central's George Worker called in.LISTEN ABOVE AS GAVIN LARSEN SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson will only play a minor part in the one day series against the West Indies.Williamson has been named to only feature in the first match, with selectors wanting him to rest ahead of a busy post Christmas period.Neil Broom will replace him after next Wednesday's game, while Tom Latham will captain the side.Selectors Gavin Larsen says players like Williamson who have such a hefty workload need breaks.He says it's a six month concentrated berth of cricket, and while they could've played Williamson, he'll be more useful at the back end of the season.Tim Southee will also sit out the second and third matches.Opener Martin Guptill has been ruled out of the three games with an ongoing hamstring problem, with Central's George Worker called in.LISTEN ABOVE AS GAVIN LARSEN SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Australia and England facing off in the Ashes, the big question we must answer is: who exactly are we meant to support?Former New Zealand Cricketer John ‘Mystery’ Morrison joined the show to help us decide who to root for. The answer may surprise you.LISTEN TO JOHN MORRISON TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Australia and England facing off in the Ashes, the big question we must answer is: who exactly are we meant to support?Former New Zealand Cricketer John ‘Mystery’ Morrison joined the show to help us decide who to root for. The answer may surprise you.LISTEN TO JOHN MORRISON TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all thought it would be smooth sailing when Team NZ won the cup, but the event is heading into increasingly choppy waters are series of controversies and issues.The latest issue has seen the team accused of attempting to extort money out of the taxpayer after demanding a fee for hosting the event. Former Emirates Team NZ director Jim Farmer QC joined Daniel McHardy to discuss his comments that Team NZ are getting dangerously close to corporate blackmail in regards to hosting rights and getting Govt funding. He also said he’s not sure the event will work that well because of the costs of the boats.LISTEN TO JIM FARMER TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all thought it would be smooth sailing when Team NZ won the cup, but the event is heading into increasingly choppy waters are series of controversies and issues.The latest issue has seen the team accused of attempting to extort money out of the taxpayer after demanding a fee for hosting the event. Former Emirates Team NZ director Jim Farmer QC joined Daniel McHardy to discuss his comments that Team NZ are getting dangerously close to corporate blackmail in regards to hosting rights and getting Govt funding. He also said he’s not sure the event will work that well because of the costs of the boats.LISTEN TO JIM FARMER TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden and Paul Allison for one last Out of the Box rugby podcast for the year.After a very long and draining season the All Blacks pulled out one last solid performance against Wales in the weekend.The Northern Hemisphere tour on a whole is reviewed and the stand out players are discussed.A year unlike any was dissected with focus on the All Blacks' depth and efforts against the British & Irish Lions tour.The World Rugby Awards were also dished out and not everyone agrees with all of the winners.Super Rugby and Mitre 10 Cup were remembered.And what might an All Blacks squad look like in years to come with so much young talent blooded this year.All this and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden and Paul Allison for one last Out of the Box rugby podcast for the year.After a very long and draining season the All Blacks pulled out one last solid performance against Wales in the weekend.The Northern Hemisphere tour on a whole is reviewed and the stand out players are discussed.A year unlike any was dissected with focus on the All Blacks' depth and efforts against the British & Irish Lions tour.The World Rugby Awards were also dished out and not everyone agrees with all of the winners.Super Rugby and Mitre 10 Cup were remembered.And what might an All Blacks squad look like in years to come with so much young talent blooded this year.All this and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tee Time with Phil Tataurangi where the golfing action from the past week is wrapped up, Tiger’s 10th comeback is also mulled over.LISTEN ABOVE TO TEE TIME WITH PHIL TATAURANGISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Ifill talks the week in football, the Premier League is starting to get busy and what on earth is going on with the Wellington Phoenix?LISTEN ABOVE AS PHIL IFILL SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Ifill talks the week in football, the Premier League is starting to get busy and what on earth is going on with the Wellington Phoenix?LISTEN ABOVE AS PHIL IFILL SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tee Time with Phil Tataurangi where the golfing action from the past week is wrapped up, Tiger’s 10th comeback is also mulled over.LISTEN ABOVE TO TEE TIME WITH PHIL TATAURANGISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the news banned English cricketer Ben Stokes is possibly going to turn out for Canterbury this weekend against Otago in a Ford Trophy match at Mainpower Oval in Rangiora, Daniel McHardy discusses with D’Arcy and Goran what the other main attractions in Rangiora are.They also discuss the excessive protesting by Tongan fans following their exit from the Rugby League World Cup and the very strange form of the Wellington Phoenix so far this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the news banned English cricketer Ben Stokes is possibly going to turn out for Canterbury this weekend against Otago in a Ford Trophy match at Mainpower Oval in Rangiora, Daniel McHardy discusses with D’Arcy and Goran what the other main attractions in Rangiora are.They also discuss the excessive protesting by Tongan fans following their exit from the Rugby League World Cup and the very strange form of the Wellington Phoenix so far this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McHardy is joined by The Times Cricket Reporter Elizabeth Ammon as news develops banned English cricketer Ben Stokes is travelling to New Zealand and play for Canterbury.The England all-rounder, who is currently banned from cricket as investigations continue into a fight he was involved in in September, has been spotted at Heathrow.That sparked speculation he'd been called up to the England Ashes squad, but the ECB says he's on a family trip to New Zealand.The Times of London says Stokes wants to play for Canterbury - his province of birth - in the upcoming Ford Trophy.The report says ECB's director of cricket Andrew Strauss has told Stokes that playing for Canterbury would not breach his suspension.Canterbury Cricket has refused to comment, but they have not ruled out him joining them.LISTEN ABOVE AS ELIZABETH AMMON SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McHardy is joined by The Times cricket reporter Elizabeth Ammon as news develops banned English cricketer Ben Stokes is travelling to New Zealand and play for Canterbury.The England all-rounder, who is currently banned from cricket as investigations continue into a fight he was involved in in September, has been spotted at Heathrow.That sparked speculation he'd been called up to the England Ashes squad, but the ECB says he's on a family trip to New Zealand.The Times of London says Stokes wants to play for Canterbury - his province of birth - in the upcoming Ford Trophy.The report says ECB's director of cricket Andrew Strauss has told Stokes that playing for Canterbury would not breach his suspension.Canterbury Cricket has now confirmed it has held "initial informal discussions" around Ben Stokes playing for the province in the domestic one-day and Twenty20 domestic competitions.LISTEN ABOVE AS ELIZABETH AMMON SPEAKS WITH DANIEL MCHARDYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Grade Cricketer social media channels have been a favourite by many who appreciate the game for years now with pithy sledges and the realities of not being good enough an all too familiar feeling for many.Daniel McHardy discusses social hierarchy, ruined relationships and bitter feuds with Dave Edwards who is one third of The Grade Cricket team. They have just finished their second book ‘The Grade Cricketer: Tea and No Sympathy’ which looks at if life without cricket worth living. A question you probably ask yourself every Saturday morning through summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.