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Azorcan Tours PodcastAZORCAN TOURS / Oldtimers Sep 2024We are very excited about another Canada Bears Hockey Tour coming up this September to Finland, Estonia and Sweden. On today's episode, join Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths and they give you the scoop on this Fall's 13-day hockey tour which begins in Helsinki on September 23rd. AZORCAN Tours is the leader in European sports tours since 1994. Check out this tour's webpage at www.azorcan.net/oldtimers. Our Website: www.azorcan.netContact us:paul@azorcan.net2024-02-2626 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWJHC / A Look Back!Hard to believe it's been over SIX weeks since we all got back from our World Junior Hockey Championship experience in Sweden. But we all survived and have many great stories to tell. Plus all the friends we saw... and all the new friends we met. On today's episode, Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths breakdown the whole event concluding in Gothenburg, Sweden. Plus we start looking ahead!!! Already!!! Sit back and enjoy the stories with Paul and Bryn on this special wrap up edition. Our Website: www.azorcan.netContact us:paul...2024-02-2648 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWJHC / We Got Our Finalists!For many, they were the favourites coming in, and they got there. The host team from Sweden faces the United States of America in the Gold Medal final on nFriday, January 5th in Gothenburg. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths breakdown the Thursday games at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden. Plus they'll also look ahead to the gold medal match up. Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/w...2024-01-0528 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWJHC / Canada Out!Canada took it on the chin losing a tough 3-2 game to Czechia in heartbreaking fashion. This loss now eliminates Canada from further play at this year's event. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game 'wake' at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden. Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.tsn.ca/world-juniorsContact us:paul@azorcan.net2024-01-0325 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWJHC / Canada / Germany / New Year's EveCanada moves into the Quarter Final round after a hard working victory over Germany on New Years Eve in Round Robin play. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game 'party' at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden. Happy New Year everyone!!! Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.tsn.ca/world-juniorsContact us:paul@azorcan.net2024-01-0116 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWJHC / Sweden / Canada / Ouch!Canada took it on the chin on Friday night losing a tough 2-0 game to the host Sweden. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game 'wake' at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden. Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.tsn.ca/world-juniorsContact us:paul@azorcan.net2023-12-3023 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWJHC / Sweden / Day TWOAfter a big opening day win over Finland, Canada kept it rolling with a very lopsided 10-0 victory over Latvia on Day TWO. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game celebration at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden. Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.tsn.ca/world-juniorsContact us:paul@azorcan.net2023-12-2820 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWJHC Gothenburg / Opening ShowWe are HERE! Gothenburg- the Host City!Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths take some time on Christmas Day to present a quick overview of the next 12 days ahead... just on the eve of the start of this year's big event! Azorcan Tours will welcome 348 people on this tour and everyone is finally arrive by the 27th. Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.tsn.ca/world-juniorsContact...2023-12-2514 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWORLD JUNIORS 2024 / Hej from Stockholm!Just a few days away from the start of the World Junior Hockey Championship in Gothenburg... but first a stop in spectacular Stockholm. On today's episode, Paul and Bryn set the scene from the lobby of the Clarion Sign Hotel in downtown Stockholm. On the 24th, we will all jump on a bus and head to this year's event. Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/scheduleContact us:...2023-12-2321 minAzorcan Tours PodcastAZORCAN TOURS / Let's Look at the OTHER teams / Steven EllisLast episode we focused on Team Canada, on this edition we look at the 'other' teams at this year's World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Today Paul and Bryn chat with writer and podcaster Steven Ellis from The Daily Faceoff, host of Puck Poolies and was also a writer for The Hockey News at one point too! Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023...2023-12-1826 minAzorcan Tours PodcastAZORCAN TOURS / Let's Look at TEAM CANADA / Steven EllisIt's 'Crunch Time' for the teams heading to the World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Today Paul and Bryn chat with writer and podcaster Steven Ellis from The Daily Faceoff and co host of Puck Poolies about Team Canada. Steven was also a writer for The Hockey News at one point and just attended the Canadian pre tournament cut-down camp. Time to focus on the teams at this year's event starting with our home team. Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada...2023-12-1718 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWORLD JUNIOR / Update / December 17 / FinaleHere we go! The Final Update for those lucky enough to be travelling with us to the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of LAST MINUTE REMINDERS from Paul Almeida, along with Bryn Griffiths as they break it all down for you. Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/team-rostersContact us:paul@azorcan.net2023-12-1609 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWORLD JUNIOR / Update / December 12thIt's Tuesday, December 12th and we're just a few days away from the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of LAST MINUTE REMINDERS from Paul Almeida, along with Bryn Griffiths as they break it all down for you. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:paul@azorcan.netbrynagriffiths@me.com2023-12-1331 minAzorcan Tours PodcastAZORCAN TOURS / WJHC / Welcome PartyLet's get this started!!! On Saturday, December 2nd the gang at AZORCAN Tours welcomed travel guests to their WJHC Kick Off Party in Edmonton. Over 100 folks were there and enjoyed a great dinner, plus collected all their game tickets, tour memorabilia and met many return friends/hockey fans. See everyone soon! Oilers Anthem singer Robert Clark kicked things off in-person (as he did in 2020) and then Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths took it from there! Here's your update podcast from our Welcome Dinner! Enjoy!For more details, check out the website...2023-12-0430 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWORLD JUNIOR / Update / November 22ndIt's the end of November and we're 34 days away from the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida, along with Bryn Griffiths break it all down for you. Kick Off party, webpage information, food and beverages in The Bear Pit, updated web info and plenty of last minute details. Marty Forbes also joins Paul and Bryn as they chat about helpful apps to download BEFORE you go. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:paul@azorcan.netbrynagriffiths@me.com2023-11-2231 minAzorcan Tours PodcastTEAM CANADA Management Lead Peter Anholt - PART TWOHere's Part TWO- as Team Canada's Management Lead Peter Anholt joins Paul and Bryn on today's episode. Peter is in his eighth full season as the General Manager of the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League. He has a vast wealth of hockey knowledge under his helmet and Peter breaks down his lengthy career of playing, coaching and GMing in the Western Hockey League and how it all relates to this Hockey Canada gig. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:paul@azorcan.netbrynagriffiths@me.com2023-11-1716 minAzorcan Tours PodcastTEAM CANADA Management Lead Peter Anholt - PART ONETeam Canada's Management Lead Peter Anholt joins Paul and Bryn on today's episode. Peter is in his eighth full season as the General manager of the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League and has a vast wealth of hockey knowledge under his helmet. On Today's episode he breaks down how the team is selected, and how they scout out the kids, along with other tidbits of information. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:paul@azorcan.netbrynagriffiths@me.com2023-11-1516 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWORLD JUNIOR / Update / November 13thIt's the middle of November and we're 42 days away from the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Kick Off party, flight details, seat selection, updated web info, France/Belgium itinerary and details on the tournament seating! For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:paul@azorcan.netbrynagriffiths@me.com2023-11-1329 minAzorcan Tours PodcastTSN's Dennis Beyak- WJHC- Part TWOTSN's Dennis Beyak joins Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths on this podcast. Today they'll talk about the hard work of broadcasting the games from the World Junior Hockey Championships. Plus, he gives us a personal career scoop. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net2023-11-0525 minAzorcan Tours PodcastTSN's Dennis Beyak - WJHC BroadcasterTSN's Dennis Beyak joins Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths on this podcast. Today they'll talk about some favourite memories for Dennis from the World Junior Hockey Championships. And he's attended plenty of them, plus he has a long list of associations with teams in the Western Hockey League and the NHL. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net2023-10-2920 minAzorcan Tours PodcastMore on the WJHC Trip / We're Getting Close!There's a chill in the air... that's either exciting... or not for you! But we're back with more details on the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida along with Bryn Griffiths break it all down for you!For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net2023-10-2420 minAzorcan Tours PodcastMORE great memories with Peter Loubardias- WJHCIt's Part 2... Another spectacular Azorcan Tours World Juniors podcast with special guest & Canada junior hockey expert Peter Loubardias. The man has a memory like a steel trap!! He joins Paul and Bryn for yet another fun episode as they reminisce about unforgettable WJC moments as we prepare for big event in Gothenburg, SwedenFor more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:paul@azorcan.netbrynagriffiths@me.com2023-09-1618 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWORLD JUNIOR / SWEDEN / September 16th UpdateIt's the middle of September and we're back with more details on the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Jerseys, hotel upgrades, currency chat, arena restrictions, expected weather and details on Gothenburg transportation! For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:paul@azorcan.netbrynagriffiths@me.com2023-09-1627 minAzorcan Tours PodcastGreat Memories with Peter Loubardias- WJHCLong time Sportsnet Broadcaster Peter Loubardias joins Paul and Bryn for a look back at some classic memories at the World Junior Hockey Championship. Peter has 'quite' the memories for dates and stuff- it's scary! For more details on this event, check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:paul@azorcan.netbrynagriffiths@me.com2023-09-1622 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWORLD JUNIORS / Sweden / September 1st UpdateIt's September 1st and we're back with another podcast plus more details on the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Jerseys, Hotel upgrades, Currency chat, expected typical Dec/Jan weather stuff and more on ticketing! For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:paul@azorcan.netbrynagriffiths@me.com2023-09-0129 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWorld Juniors Update- Sweden... it's getting closer!Here's our late summer podcast with more details on the upcoming AZORCAN Tour to the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Check the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:paul@azorcan.netbrynagriffiths@me.com2023-08-2432 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWorld Junior Hockey Championship / SWEDEN / Feb UpdateHere's our first podcast for the New Year regarding the upcoming AZORCAN Tour to the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Check the website for further details. www.azorcan.net2023-02-2136 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWJHC 2024 SWEDEN- The Registration ProcessBREAKING NEWS: Here's the registration process for the upcoming AZORCAN Tour to the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. BUT this tour is expected to sell out quickly... so listen carefully. Or check the website for further details. www.azorcan.net2022-11-2712 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWJHC 2024 SWEDEN- The TOUR Details!BREAKING NEWS: Paul Almeida announces all the details on the World Junior Hockey Tour 2024 in Sweden. Includes all the extra packages too! Very exciting. www.azorcan.net2022-11-2750 minAzorcan Tours PodcastAZORCAN TOURS- New Tour AnnouncementBREAKING NEWS: Ahoy!! Paul Almeida announces a new tour coming up for the Fall of 2023... you're gonna love it! www.azorcan.net2022-11-2718 min
Azorcan Tours PodcastWJHC 2024 SWEDEN- The Launch PartyHere we go!!! It's our launch party of the World Juniors 2024 in Sweden. We'll announce all the plans and options for Azorcan Tour's next epic journey. Mark it on your calendar- Saturday, November26th at the Royal Canadian Legion- Kingsway in Edmonton. Paul and Bryn give you more details on this podcast. See you there!Streaming the event live... 6:25pm MST... check out the website for more details. www.azorcan.net2022-11-2311 minAzorcan Tours PodcastEuro Tour UPDATEPaul's Email: paul@azorcan.netBryn's Email: brynagriffiths@me.comAzorcan Website: azorcan@telus.net2022-03-1758 min
Azorcan Tours PodcastWJHC 2022- What Happened?Hosts: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: paul@azorcan.netE-Mail: brynagriffiths@me.comE-Mail: mforbes07@shaw.caTwitter: @AzorcanGlobalTwitter: @BrynMightyMouthTwitter: @MJForbes2022-01-0425 min
Azorcan Tours PodcastNew Azorcan Tour / Europa Classico / Sept 2022Hosts: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: paul@azorcan.netE-Mail: brynagriffiths@me.comE-Mail: mforbes07@shaw.caTwitter: @AzorcanGlobalTwitter: @BrynMightyMouthTwitter: @MJForbes2021-11-3033 minAzorcan Tours PodcastHere We Go! WJHC 2022-Let's Play Catch Up!Hosts: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: paul@azorcan.netE-Mail: brynagriffiths@me.comTwitter: @AzorcanGlobalTwitter: @BrynMightyMouth2021-11-3021 minAzorcan Tours PodcastThe USA takes the Gold... plus our thoughts on this year's event!Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: paul@azorcan.netE-Mail: mightymouth@shaw.ca2021-01-0633 minAzorcan Tours PodcastA look ahead: Canada v USA for all the marblesHost: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: paul@azorcan.net2021-01-0520 minAzorcan Tours PodcastAnd we're down to FOUR... the Semi Finals await!Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: paul@azorcan.net2021-01-0333 minAzorcan Tours PodcastNow the real fun starts... we're down to the Quarter Finals!Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: paul@azorcan.net2021-01-0124 minAzorcan Tours PodcastCanada/Switzerland - another win for the Maple Leaf!Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: paul@azorcan.net2020-12-3030 minAzorcan Tours PodcastCanada/Slovakia- a nail biterHost: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.net2020-12-2829 min
Azorcan Tours PodcastCanada/Germany- a bit of a blowout!Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.net2020-12-2728 minAzorcan Tours PodcastHere we go again... although it's different this year.Today a 'look ahead' at the event, plus some tough news to start the tournament for Team CanadaHost: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.net2020-12-2424 minAzorcan Tours PodcastLet's look ahead... this year... and the next three.Paul and Bryn break down what's up with the World Junior Hockey Championship... and it's all because of COVID-19. Just because this year won't have fans in the seats, it doesn't mean we aren't looking ahead. We focus on 2022, 2023 AND 2024. 2020-11-1127 minAzorcan Tours PodcastBryn says 'Thanks'... 2020 was an interesting year... and scary.We did plan on an update podcast upon returning home in February... but 2020 had other ideas. Bryn says thanks to everyone who reached out as he dealt with an major health issue. It looks like he's beaten it back, and for him, it's now full speed ahead again. 2020-11-0527 minAzorcan Tours PodcastFinally.... a Recap on 2020Hope everyone had a great summer... but now there's a bite in the air... time for a long overdue look back at the 2020 World Juniors Hockey Championship. Lots of laugh PLUS a Gold medal for Canada!2020-10-2328 minAzorcan Tours PodcastWE love GOLD!www.azorcan.netwww.mightymouth.ca2020-01-0626 minAzorcan Tours PodcastSpecial Edition: The tables have turnedwww.azorcan.netwww.mightymouth.ca2020-01-0513 minAzorcan Tours PodcastSemi Final Saturdaywww.azorcan.net2020-01-0533 minAzorcan Tours PodcastDay Eight: Quarter Final success!www.azorcan.net. 2020-01-0227 minAzorcan Tours PodcastDay Seven: That's a Big Win... and that's a Big Partywww.azorcan.net@JanPetrus_Jan has a helpful YouTube guide to make train/tram travel in Ostrava easier... check his twitter account.2020-01-0131 minAzorcan Tours PodcastDay Five- That's more like it!www.azorcan.net2019-12-3131 minAzorcan Tours PodcastDay Three- Oh My... that was a messwww.azorcan.net2019-12-2926 minAzorcan Tours PodcastDay Two- Setting the table for Canada/Russiawww.azorcan.net2019-12-2726 minAzorcan Tours PodcastDay One: Wow- that was fun!www.azorcan.net2019-12-2726 minAzorcan Tours PodcastCanada Bears Sportcast / Prague: We are here!website: www.azorcan.net2019-12-2435 minAzorcan Tours PodcastCanada Bears Sportcast: Mark Spectorwebsite: www.azorcan.net2019-12-1133 minAzorcan Tours PodcastCanada Bears Sportcast: Corey Grahamwebsite: www.azorcan.net2019-09-1836 minAzorcan Tours PodcastCanada Bears Sportcast: Gregg DrinnanVeteran Sports Writer Gregg Drinnan joins us to talk about his experience in covering decades of the Western Hockey League.... plus we start to look ahead to this years event at the Czech Republic. We are taking a group of over 300 to Europe this year and you can join us- we will tell you how. 2019-09-1149 minAzorcan Tours PodcastCanada Bears Sportcast: Guy FlamingGuy Flaming from The Pipeline Show joins us to talk about prospects and his experience at the 2016 World Junior Hockey Championship in Finland.... plus we start to look ahead to this years event at the Czech Republic. We are taking a group of over 300 to Europe this year and you can join us- we will tell you how. 2019-09-0628 minAzorcan Tours PodcastCanada Bears Sportcast: Podcast ONEThis is our kick off show... lots of stories and memories from World Junior Hockey Championships gone by... plus we start to look ahead to this years event at the Czech Republic. We are taking a group of over 300 to Europe this year and you can join us- we will tell you how. 2019-09-0340 minAzorcan Tours PodcastCanada Bears Sportcast: More on the World Junior Hockey Championshipwww.azorcan.net2019-08-3107 minAzorcan Tours PodcastCanada Bears Sportcast: World Junior Hockey Championship... we are going!website: www.azorcan.net2019-08-2803 min