Shows
2025-04-2626 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep29_Canes_Islanders_Preview_with_IslesGirl3This special episode is dedicated to the Canes vs Islanders 1st round matchup.
We have special guest IsleGirl3 who may be the biggest Islanders fan on the planet. She shares her story of how she became an Islanders die-hard.
Then we get into the matchups and what each of us thinks our strengths and weaknesses are for round 1.
(TW - There is a brief mention of suicide that I left in as an integral part of a compelling story)(There are a few "damn"s I left in as well)
2024-04-1959 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep28_Ryan_HenkelThis week, Ryan Henkel from The Hockey News joins us as we talk about what it's like to be a Canes beat reporter.
We talk about Ryan's intro to journalism, his beginnings covering hockey, the transition from fan to reporter and more.
We also discuss the Canes new signings and Ryan's initial impressions of them, along with Scott Morrow's performance against the Blues.
We wrap this one up looking at the playoff picture again as it's still anyone's WC2 in the east, and the President's Trophy and Metro Championship are both up for...
2024-04-141h 10The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep27_Bobbie_BrewskiWith 2 Bruins games within a week we have on infamous Bruins fan Bobbie Brewski from the Only Bruins Podcast.
We talk about how Bobbie got into the hockey, how he became a Bruins fan from Winnipeg, and get his answers to the 3 questions.
We also talk about the Canes/Bruins rivalry since 2019, and how it's evolved.
Is Kucherov the best player in the NHL? One of us says probably.
Why don't the Eastern Conference teams wants to make the post season?
2024-04-071h 15The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep26_Clinch_#6No guest this week! Skip ahead to 12;45 to avoid Basketball talk if you'd prefer.
Ray and I walk through the playoff picture: Wings and Flyers seem to want to miss the post season, Western Conference playoffs seem to be set, East is still up in the air.
New lines last week and a much deserved break this week.
Who starts in goal in the playoffs?
Andersen's playoff history
Kochetkov pitches another shutout
Upcoming guests include Mike Solarte for our playoff previews...
2024-04-011h 05The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep25_Beth_Black_SwanBeth joins us in the Cellar as we talk about her worldwide adventures landing her in Raleigh as a Caniac, Marty Necas gets some love, Guentzel and Kuzy are fitting right in, and the playoff picture is becoming more clear.
All this and more this week in the Storm Cellar!
2024-03-241h 21The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep24_ComputerAndCoin_ReduxComputerAndCoin joins us again to fill us in on some of the aspects of her first full year of hockeydom. We talk about some of her away game experiences, what she focuses on, and how hockey is fitting into her life.
We also look quickly at this past week's games and the playoff picture as it starts to take shape in the West, and the narrowing down of contenders in the East.
2024-03-171h 13The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep23_Sprint_to_the_PlayoffsJust Brad and Ray today!
We recap our first look at Kuznetsov and recap the Devils and Habs games.
We summarize our trade deadline thoughts (check out the full episode - it's only 30 minutes!)
We enjoy watching Torts refuse to leave the bench.
and we breakdown what we think will happen to the Wildcard races.
2024-03-101h 19The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep22_Trade_DeadlineJoin Brad and Ray for their initial thoughts on Guentzel, Kuznetsov, & Smith.
TA, Lemeiux, and Raanta clear waivers - Raanta to Wolves
What might the forward lines look like?
2024-03-0932 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep21_AerinThis week Ray and I were joined by Aerin! We talked about:
Aerin's hockey and Caniac origin story, including the fact that Aerin is a sled hockey player.
We recap the week's game including some bright spots even in the Winnipeg debacle.
We talk a bit about the looming trade deadline and what we're looking for there.
2024-03-0658 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep20_Kerttu2Kerttu from Finland joins Ray and I to talk about:
This week's games (That Florida game was epic)
Canes/Stars
NHL Refs
Playoff picture shaping up
Trade deadline looms
4 Tendies is good for Chicken, bad for NHL team
and more!
2024-02-261h 19The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep19_On_The_Road_AgainHad to reschedule with our guest so it was Brad & Ray.
We talk more in depth than usual about this week's games.
4 goalies, where do you go from here?
(To trade or not to trade, that is the question)
The Storm Report
Playoff Picture
Stadium Series in NY not sold out
2024-02-191h 16The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep18_Whaler's_Night!Whaler's Night!
Shoutout to ComputerandCoin who joins us next week to update everyone on her hockey journey
Whalers v Devils
Money grab? All 41+ home games are designed to separate you from your money
Feast or Famine? Jekyll or Hyde?: Kochetkov & Necas
Kotchetkov and the Goalie situation & Was it right to pull him vs. the Avs in the 2nd
Marty Necas
Is 0-1 in Overtime RBA's perfect game?
West Conference Roadie
Canes vs Philly in the playoffs for the...
2024-02-121h 09The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep17_Surging_into_Episode_100Huge thanks to everyone who listens to us, we've had an amazing 100 episodes over the last 3.5 years.
Our guests this week were 2/3 of the SurgeCast (Zack and Bailey) and we do a full team Storm Report - grading every player who has played a game for the Canes this season.
Thanks also to all of the amazing guests we've had over the years, you are what fuels our podcast.
2024-01-291h 54The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep16_Aaron_CohenThis week we chat with Aaron and talk about:
Greensboro hockey
2002 vs 2006
return of Marty Necas
Spencer Martin
J Willy HoF game
Roy coaching for Lou? Is this the Onion?
and a Storm Report
2024-01-221h 23The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep15_JulesWe had a lot to talk about today.
Jules's story - 2nd generation fan
Are we missing Necas?
A little talk about gatekeeping - Brad doubles down on what?
Caniacs vs fans
ComputerandCoin and hockey superstitions
J Willie HOF Game
and much much more!
2024-01-141h 39The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep14_New_Year_New_Team?Great episode this week, just Ray and I.
We talk PWHL Boston
All Star Sebastian Aho
Connor Bedard's face
Give you a Storm Report
and more this week!
2024-01-071h 33The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep13_Canes_StatsWe had Canes Stats in this week to talk about how they went from video games to Caniac.
And there was a lot of discussion around the issues that resulted in the Raanta being put on waivers. Whose fault was it? Was it the right move? How does this affect Raanta? How does this affect the team?
This might be our most in depth episode in a while, be sure to give it a go!
2023-12-181h 19The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep12_Erin_HatfieldThanks to Erin for joining us this week. It could have been kind of a downer episode but Erin was great as both a guest, and with her perspectives on the team right now.
Lots to unpack in this one and it's not all fun & games, but we try to cut to the heart of the concerns while being optimistic that the team can rebound and pull through this funk.
2023-12-101h 15The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep11_Collin_HIAWith the Canes about to start their west coast roadie, we had Collin from Home Ice Advantage on the show to talk about the week, and the change in his podcast format.
HIA is a daily 10ish minute look at the Canes, it's one of my top podcasts because it's easily digestible and Collin does a great job stepping back and getting to the heart of things. If you don't listen to him, give him a chance for sure.
We also talked about the 3rd pair and "4th" line...
2023-12-041h 27The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep10_Caniac_AnnieThis week we talked to Caniac Annie and her story: coming down from Long Island, transforming from Annie to Caniac Annie, STM, loves the team more than any player.
We also talked about last week's games/issues, and where we think the Canes will go from here.
This is a good one with an amazing Caniac.
2023-11-271h 17The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep9_Things_are_looking_up?Just Ray and I this week, we kept it short(ish) and sweet.
1) Whalers Jersey controversy
2) Guys not buying in? What does that mean?
3) 777 - This isn't the only problem, but this pairing is atrocious, especially at almost $10M. We talk about the pairing, as well as TA and Orlov separately.
2023-11-191h 11The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep8_Wade_MinterWe talk with Wade Minter AKA PA Guy AKA Mr Voice AKA Gina's good luck charm!
How did Wade get into hockey? How do I have a photo of Wade in my truck bed? How did Wade become the voice of the Canes? How did we have a Dusty Rhodes cameo? Why shouldn't we call it the East Coast Hockey League?
All this and more on this week's Storm Cellar!
2023-10-301h 15The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep7_Steve_KiesaSteve Kiesa joins us. An in-game Director for the Hurricanes, Steve is one of the folks who brings you all the entertainment that happens off the ice for the Canes.
We talk about Steve's transition to Caniac being from upstate NY, his job with the Canes, his favorite player, and more.
We also do a quick roundup of the roadie, and prepare to finish it up in Tampa before hopefully seeing Svechnikov at home against the Kraken.
2023-10-2353 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep6_And_we_begin_againThe Storm Cellar welcomes Andy T to the program; a longtime Caniac since the teams' inception, and with a great eye for detail.
This is a shorter one due to time constraints, but we'll have Andy back in the future for sure!
2023-10-1540 min2023-10-0747 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep4_PreseasonIt's been a month, but Brad and Ray are back to talk a bit of off-season and preseason hockey. It's time for all of us to get back into game shape!
Preseason starts this week!
2023-09-251h 01The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep3_JFresh_HockeyWe welcome JFresh Hockey AKA Jack to the show to talk some puck.
We talk about his Penguins fandom, some Dubas/Tulsky talk, but spend most of our time talking about how JFresh shows analytics in a way that anyone can understand. This is a definitely a must-listen for anyone who want to start to get into the analytical side of hockey, without being throw straight into the fire.
2023-08-211h 22The Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep1_That_Artist_MadsNo Ray this week (he's the pro, we were missing him this week) but we did have on Madeline AKA ThatArtistMads AKA MadsArt who was a wonderful guest.
We talk about her Caniac journey, have inspiration for a Hurricanes/Bible Study crossover comic, how My Chemical Romance fits in, Aho Aho Aho, Marty Necas and more!
2023-08-1530 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s4_ep1_Stadium_Series_RevisitedLet's start the new season off with some of the best memories from the 2022-23 season. Here's Ray and so many amazing Caniacs.
Shoutout to these folks for talking with us:
The Surgecast crew
Allen H & Craig G
Mike Solarte
Collin Madewell
Daniel Wagner
Shein Sports
Big Ant
Bill Kirms
Mike Dickinson
2023-08-081h 03The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep44_Slow_News_WeekSlow news (2) week(s)
Brendan Lemieux in.
Taranseko, EK, TA all on hold
No Aho extension news yet
Pesce still a Cane.
2023-07-1639 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep43_Welcome_to_Free_AgencyWe've been off for a bit, but we're back bi-weekly for the summer
First off, Congrats to Las Vegas Golden Knights
Bradly Nadeau
Dmitry Orlov
Michael Bunting
Freddie Andersen
Antti Raanta
Was Brad wrong on Kochetkov?
Jesper Fast
Jordan Staal
Skjei / Pesce - is one or both out?
EK? TA? The Canes are still looking for firepower on defense.
Where does Chatfield fit in the mix?
GMDW hates trade deadlines, getting it...
2023-07-0236 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep42_End_of_Season_QandAThis week we talk a bit about the ECF and then answer your Caniac Questions.
2023-05-301h 18The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep41_Joe_Ovies_and_the_ECFThis week we welcome long time Triangle sports hosts Joe Ovies! (@joeovies)
We talk through Joe's career - shoutout to his dad, time at WKNC (NCSU Radio), 850 the Buzz, 99.9 the Fan) and more.
He was the long time producer for Adam Gold, and was around during the time of the Sports Pig (Morgan Patrick) and Sports Bar (Mike Solarte).
He and Joe Giglio now have their own podcast which is the same format as their show, but in a 1 hour format (No fluff, just the good stuff) (OVIES + GIGLIO)
We also...
2023-05-221h 08The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep40_Welcome_to_the_Eastern_Conference_FinalsThis week we were joined by Jack Ridenour, one of the graphic designers/artists for the Carolina Hurricanes! We talk with Jack about the absolute fire graphics the team is putting out this season, his Caniac fandom and intro to hockey, what goes into the creative process for this work, how the team balances being edgy without crossing any lines, and more. We think you'll love this one.
A special shoutout to Dan LaTorraca, Mike Forman, and Allie Ochotorena (the Canes other graphic designer) for letting Jack come on the program, and for all the amazing work...
2023-05-151h 30The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep39_2_down_2_to_goWe are joined this week by Bruce AKA Gostibehere jersey guy, as well as Matt from Liberty Bell Jerseys who did an amazing GhostBear custom for Bruce. We also have the Mr. Mike Solarte to talk playoff puck.
We talk to Bruce about being a Philly convert, Matt about making a true custom jersey, and then playoffs round 2.
This is a great one, and we can't wait to get Matt back on to devote a whole episode to his amazing work.
2023-05-071h 43The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep38_On_to_Round_2Brad and Ray recap round 1, and look at the 3 series still going on.
Lots of Canes/Isles including Andersen finally gets his first series clinching win, Rants shows his bum, MacKenzie out performs Bo Horvat for $5M less.
Who starts in net for the Canes in round 2?
Then previewing round 2 with a few quick predictions; yall may not like all of these.
Ray:
Stars in 6, Oilers in 7, Bruins in 6 or Leafs in 7, Rags in 6 or Devils in 7
Brad:
Stars...
2023-04-301h 23The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep37_Round1Collin from Home Ice Advantage joins us for a look at Round 1 so far!
We start with the Canes / Isles series, then go around the league.
We talk PP, goalies, and predictions!
2023-04-231h 26The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep36_Playoff_PreviewRay and I go through the final weeks of the season, who's hot, and then jump into analysis and expectations of each playoff series for round 1.
2023-04-161h 23The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep35_TheDailyKaily_&_AlexToday we talked about.. well, honestly Ray talked about hockey with Kaily and Alex, and I'm going to listen in to find out what they talked about! Then I can update the description. :)
2023-04-101h 33The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep34_Playoff_BoundJust Ray and I again today; life happens! Family first!
We talk about the general trend of the Canes the last few seasons as they approach the end of the season, comparisons to previous years, do the Canes need a goal scorer or is scoring-by-committee working? Also Canes have never had a 50g scorer, only 2x 100 pt seasons, is the offense now the secondary scoring, and looking at potential playoff matchups and the soft(?) schedule to finish April.
2023-04-021h 15The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep33_Rags_Leafs_and_BearsJust Ray and I this week; our guest Jack Hudec will be on another day (looking forward to that to talk some Wolves)
We preview Bruins / Canes will be over by the time this is out (so is it still a preview?)
Brad does his Steve Dangle impersonation talking about Matthews post-whistle goal from 3/25.
Recapping Leafs and both Rangers games.
Good stuff.
2023-03-261h 05The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep32_Rod_Blend'AmourJust Ray and I this week; short and to the point.
We talk about the huge win in Philly, TA gets undressed by Aho.
Looking at the past week and the week ahead
Svechnikov injuries and what that means for fans' expectations
Rod Blend'amour shuffle the lines and why not? Burns is now the Canes top scoring defenseman, move him back to offense?
Predictions for this week, and more.
2023-03-2051 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep31_CandleCanyon_EmmaThis week we have on CandleCanyon AKA Emma, an amazing and talented artist who has worked with the Carolina Hurricanes, and whose art is often seen on hockey twitter.
Ray and I started the episode looking at the VGK game, the standings and wildcards, the weeks ahead, and just general Canes talk.
Emma joined us doing the Storm Cellar Forecast and we got her opinions on the Tropical Storm and Hurricane segments, then dove into her artwork and her Caniac story.
You can find Emma on Twitter and Instagram at Ca...
2023-03-121h 22The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep30_Sam_OvertonThis week we talk with Sam Overton, managing editor and Canes beat writer for NCSU's newspaper the Technician.
We talk about being named after Sami Kapanen, coming from a Caniac household, covering the Canes (and Stadium Series) for the Technician, being a young woman in journalism as it pertains to the Canes, and more.
We also talk about the trade deadline, the additions of Shayne Gostisbehere and Jesse Puljujarvi, and the effects on the team.
Ghostbear's first game in red.
Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay and the "easy" week before the g...
2023-03-0559 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep29_Jacob_BillingtonThis week we have Jacob Billington from TheHockeyWriters an HockeyBuzz
We talk about the Cam Ward HOF Game, Stadium Series Game, and the last few weeks. We also look ahead at March and the trade deadline.
Special Shout-Outs to the folks we got to see in NC!
2023-02-261h 01The Storm CellarStormCellar_S3_ep28_Mike_SolarteThis week the Storm Cellar opens up The Sports Bar - our guest Mike Solarte was the Triangle's premier hockey guy when the Hurricanes came to NC. An Associated Press award winning journalist for his Raleigh IceCaps coverage; Mike was THE go-to person for hockey.
We talked about Mike's journey in Raleigh and Charlotte as part of "850 the Buzz" and "Spectrum News 1"
We get some anecdotes about the Raleigh IceCaps including my personal favorite Lyle Wildgoose, the early days of Canes hockey, the tough position of playing/reporting in...
2023-02-121h 32The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep27_ComputerAndCoinWelcome ComputerAndCoin AKA Nancia to the show
Nancia's story on starting her hockey journey including:
Doing something totally new post-COVID to get out of the house
Just went online and got tickets, went by herself
Has been to 3 games including Penguins and Bruins
Decided to do the TikToks which have been wildly popular
UNC and Duke Alum - Canes bringing people together across the state
Kochetkov might be her early favorite player, definitely a fan of the tendies
2023-02-061h 07The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep26_British_CanesWelcome Colin Hayward AKA British Canes
Colin's story
English Premier League Football (EPL) comparison to NHL
RBA is intimidating
Comparing EPL fan energy to PNC energy
Aho and Svech
Dallas game recap (with some Professor Elemental ChapHop sounds)
Pesce lands a big overhand left
Can't spell Dallas without 2 big "L"s from Marty Necas
Sharks game recap
Fans leaving? Yay, Nay, or Nonya?
Stadium Series...
2023-01-301h 05The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep25_Tom_WorkrateAho 5th all time in Canes goals thanks to his 6th hat-trick
Canes hat-trick leaders
Jordan Staal and Aho lead team vs Islanders
Thursday night game: Patches out torn achilles
Canes still 2nd in the league
Panthers outside looking in
Tom Workrate joins us
Patches has a lot of loyalty already from the Caniacs
Possible Patches replacements
Svechnikov hit was bad but no suspension
Tom's story:
Islander's fan growing up on Long Island
Became a...
2023-01-222h 05The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep23_JarvyDruryWes AKA JarvyDrury joins us!
Long time Caniac since he was a kid.
Talks 2002,2006, 2009
Dad was a Whalers fan
Inspired by John Forsland to become a sports broadcaster
Eric Staal & Seth Jarvis
Defense is scoring, but offense is not
PP is 0/9 in last 3 games, PK has scored in 3/9 during same 3 games
What's up with Coghlan? What changed since pre-season
Chatfield tearing it up, solidified 5th guy, great wheels
Trade maybe, or bring up Lajoie?
2023-01-151h 00The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep23_2GuestsThis episode brings in a newer Caniac with another who has been around a little while, and it's a good mix or views and outlooks!
Longstanding Caniac James Connolly joins us to start the show, with newer Caniac Thomas Baker joining us at the mid and finishing strong
James talks about his Caniac story and his love of Cam Ward, Jeff Skinner, Jay Harrison, and Kevin Westgarth.
When Thomas joined us we talk about the All-Star game and our rep Andrei Svechnikov, as well as ways to spread some All-Star...
2023-01-082h 04The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep22_We_are_streakingHappy New Year Caniacs!
This week we talk about:
Brad's new threads
Great finish to December, Canes are streaking
The Metro is a wagon, might send 5 teams to the playoffs
NJ game
The team is getting effort from everyone
Aho sneakily averaging a ppg still
3rd line is best line
the Athletics agrees with Brad about O'Reilly to the Canes AKA Trade Talk & Patches
Leaked Stadium Series Jerseys? Good? Bad? Meh?
Looking forward to this week's games
2023-01-021h 04The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep21_Boxing_Day_Questions!This week in a nutshell:
Special Guest talks about "The Whale's Tale"
We quickly go over the Canes 14 point game streak and one heck of a week from the boys without Aho.
The goalie situation
And we answer your Caniac Questions. Special thanks to Thomas Baker, Bill J, Carey, Matthew, Zachary Martin, Jesse Rutledge, and Duke Dutchy for the questions!
2022-12-271h 43The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep20_Collin_and_PyotrThis week we had Collin from Home Ice Advantage back on to talk about the goal-tending situation when Andersen comes back.
We also talked about that amazing Dallas game, the upcoming Pens game (8-1-1 last 10 vs Canes 8-0-2 last 10), Raanta was NOT the problem last night, the upcoming schedule, and our Boxing Day celebration episode for next week.
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Yule to everyone who celebrates, and Happy Sunday to those who don't.
2022-12-181h 19The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep19_December_with_DanielThis week we were joined again by Daniel Wagner. In short we talked through:
The Coyotes and Isles games.
Statsny and KK get on the board.
Aho and Fast out, Anderson soon to be back in.
What happens to Pyotr and why when Andersen is back.
Kase and Patches
December schedule
North Carolina Night AKA IceCaps Night
and more!
2022-12-111h 22The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep17_Kerttu_From_FinlandWe welcome Kerttu from Finland to the Cellar!
Return of Teuvo
Introduce Kerttu
Aho & Teravainen
Canes social media team
Up at 5:30am
Just a fun team to watch - very likeable
What a change a week makes
Boston was a game changer
Raanta had some cramping
Kings broadcast saluts Canes Defense - stats
Hurricane/Storm/Depression
Statsny
What do we go with 3 goalies?
Next 3 games? Beat the teams you...
2022-12-041h 20The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep17_Closing_Out_NovemberClosing out November
Something stinks in the Storm Cellar
3 types of fans
It's the little things
Week in Review
Don't leave it in the Refs' hands
Jack Drury
When is Freddie coming back?
Andersen or Raanta in 2023?
Looking ahead to the roadie
"Win the right games"
NJ / Leafs - 3 goals disallowed
Shame on Matt Murray
Do fines do anything in the NHL?
Rewrite the offsides rules
...
2022-11-291h 07The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep16_StormCellar3:16In today's episode:
Cold weather - sorry Buffalo
NHL Iron Man Phil Kessel
The week in review:
Pyotr the Great on Hatpicks
5v5 domination
Special teams still not good
RBA's comments
Get out of Powerplay free card?
Is special teams personel or system?
Faceoffs are important
So far we're not great, but we're not bad
Jersey and Bruins on heaters, Philly has cooled off
Canes are 4th in the East even not clicking
2022-11-211h 11The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep15_Kyle_SullivanThis week Ray and I were joined by Kyle Sullivan, host of "Here in Puckberg" @HPuckberg and co-host of "Locked-On Avalanche" @LOPN_Avalanche
With 2 games against the Avalanche in less than a week, we thought it would be good to bring in some opposing viewpoints and talk some puck.
We briefly (very briefly) talk about the Miller debacle, Canes v Edmonton (2 games, 2 hat-tricks for Svech), then the Colorado game, the parallels of the Canes and Avs, and finish up with a round of WeatherWatch (Tropical Depression/Tropical Storm/Hurricane).
2022-11-141h 25The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep13_Finnishing_OctoberBig win in Philly.
Canes are not playing great, but are atop the Metro - step away from the ledge.
Areas of concern : Faceoffs, PP%, PK% : PP Net% is 10.
Necas is on fire, he is absolutely killing it 5v5.
Pesce + Skjei are a +19 through 8 games, 3rd line Martinook looks great.
Ethan Bear + Pederson to Vancouver -- honestly a great salary dump, and Bear should be a 3/4 guy there as well. All around win.
Goaltending thus far this year?
2022-11-0236 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep13_Calgary_RoundtableRay is joined by Caniacs from Raleigh, Calgary, and South Carolina, shoutout to the Flyers, and Chatfield/Noesen have looked very good this year.
2022-10-241h 06The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep12_Week1Week 1
2 games down, 96-0-0 to go!
This week we talk Cogs, Necas, Burnsie, Svech's sweet sweet pass.
Shorty but a goodie
2022-10-1740 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep11_Collin_FearnsWe talk with Collin Fearns of Home Ice Advantage Fame AKA a Canes Historian
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving yall!
We talk about:
Collin's story and podcast
The Season started (but it really hasn't?)
Go Nino!
25th Anniversary
Martinook Waivers
Season Expectations
and more!
2022-10-1054 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep10_Bill_RogersWelcome Bill Rogers
Maple Leafs fan who became a New England Whalers fan, then followed them to Hartford and now Carolina.
Gotta have that Ron Francis jersey.
The Whale joined the NHL - punitive draft measures?
WHA / NHL merger - how did Edmonton keep Gretzky? How good was Gretzky really?
Paul Coffey talk
Calvin De Haan signs for $850K, that leaves Coghlan, Chatfield, and Bear for 2 spots
Did Don actively seek out to include Coghlan in the Patches deal?
Preseason action - Freddie...
2022-10-0356 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_S3_ep9_Caniac_ZachCaniac Zach
@pours4scores - COVID/Trocheck
$8000+ raised the first season
Zach's story
Aho is a gimme AKA Superstar
Training camp
Gardiner injury - did they know? is that why De Haan is here?
Bear / De Haan / Chatfield
Will Bear go to Vancouver, and if he does, who QBs PP2?
Culture shift in Carolina
Players in town a month early
Players want to come here
Rod i...
2022-09-251h 04The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep8_25th_AnniversaryOur guest was unable to join us, but Brad and Ray had a great time talking about the 25th anniversary year!
Weather's turning colder, some Canes take in an NCSU victory, Carter Finley upgrades, and congrats to all the 5K runners! We briefly talk the Prospect Showcase, first pre-season game is in 8 days, eagle eyed viewers see the old single flag logo in a social media piece. Canes unveil 25th anniversary jersey, it's a beaut! Brad admits he likes the single flag logo (it's a symbol, accuracy wasn't the priority!) and we have TWO more jserseys coming...
2022-09-1939 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_S3_ep7_Alluded_to_Bailey_CurtisWelcome Bailey Curtis to the Storm Cellar!
Bailey's Story
- Cohost of The Surge Cast with Zach Martin
- Dad influence
- Became a fan during the lean years
- Paul Coffey pick in all times Canes draft was excellent pick
- Cam Ward fan (Cam's number should be retired)
- Soccer goalie, loves the G-men
- Stamkos story
RBA for HHOF mention
25th Anniversary Logo
Welcome back Tripper!
W...
2022-09-1258 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep6_Throwback_to_BostonThis was originally recorded live on July 4, 2022; the day Ray and I met in person for the first time after 20 years of friendship. Originally posted to Youtube we thought we'd toss this into the mix during this quiet period before the madness begins. How did our predictions of who stays and who goes hold up? If you had billions of dollars, where would you put an NHL team? What NHL rule would you change? Let us know!
2022-09-0427 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep5_Samantha_WismerThis week Ray and I were joined by friend of the show Samantha Wismer to talk puck. We talk about Samantha's hockey journey, Alex Lyon and the Calder Cup Champion Chicago Wolves, Derek Stepan gets a PTO (Professional Try Out contract) with the Canes, and we all wished Team Finland best of luck in the World Juniors last night.
2022-08-2143 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep4_Daniel_WagnerNew Intro and our first guest of our 3rd season; we think you'll enjoy both! Daniel Wagner joins the program to talk his Caniac fandom, Patches injury and how it affects the team, Marty Necas is re-signed (but not on 8/8 for a missed opportunity) and we asked the fans who was the toughest Whaler/Hurricane of all time.
It was so nice getting guests back on the show and we're ready to get back into game shape for the upcoming season; as of the upload date for this episode we have only 45 days until the first preseason...
2022-08-131h 20The Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep3_Veteran_PresenceNo guest this week, but Ray and I talked about a potential Necas deal may be done, Calgary/Florida trade, and lots about veteran presence. We discuss the next few years' UFA situation, who is a must-sign, how hard it is to lose fan favorites, and why the Canes need to look at winning now.
2022-08-061h 13The Storm CellarStormCellar_S3_Ep2_No_More_FuelThis week Brad and Ray talk about the departure of Nino Niederreiter, the re-signing of Ethan Bear and the tangled web of what will happen before opening night as the Hurricanes have $1.8M in cap space and still need to re-sign Marty Necas. Why did Bear sign for $2.2M which was lower than his $2.5M qualifying offer? With Gardiner under contract at $4M+, and Bear now at $2.2M, there is a logjam on defense and both of those guys would be very expensive 5/6 defenders; does one get shipped out, and if so, whom? Where does Necas fit in to...
2022-07-3144 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s3_ep1_Feel_the_Burn_or_getting_new_Patches?We can't believe we are now starting Season 3!! Thanks to everyone who tunes in to listen to us! This week we talk a bit about our first every in person meeting (URL https://youtu.be/PfdFRZpjS4Q), Johnny Hockey To CBus, then it's all about Burns, Patches and the rest. So join us as we start prepping for October!
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The Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep32_Linnea_from_FinlandNo Ray this week (that's on me) but the wonderful Linnea (L) joins me and we talk about her hockey story, her favorite players, meeting Brett Pesce's parents, and play a game of "Stay or Go" with the Canes UFAs.
Short and Sweet on this one Caniacs!
2022-06-1148 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep31_Season_FinaleSeason Finale for the Podcast for the season, but we'll be doing some episodes during the off-season as well with a "round table" format.
This week: Wanted to do an episode immediately after the conclusion, probably better off we didn't.
- Canes v Rangers series and Game 7
-- Trouba's hit on Jarvis, "Too many men" penalty against a guy who can't stand up?
-- Hockey needs to do away with hits that follow through the head.
- What went wrong?
- What needs to happen next?
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2022-06-051h 21The Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep30_Kat_HunterKat Hunter - Caniac as long as she can remember
-loves Dmen and goalies (who doesn't?)
- 1st jersey Cam Ward
- TikTok (katergy74)
- started making vids for friends of the show @pours4scores (shameless plug)
- Pesce and Brock McGinn
Flames / Oilers - The goal overshadows the series
- Great series, lots of action even if not the best hockey.
- No one is talking about 4 goals in 1:11, because of the (in our opinion) no-goal call.
Canes / Rangers so far - Can th...
2022-05-281h 17The Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep29_CorwinOn this episode of the Storm Cellar we have Corwin from Boston! Corwin is an amazing hockey fan and goalie, and is perhaps the nicest Bruins fans evah. We talk about Corwin's love of the game, some Bruins, some 2x Isobel Cup Champion Boston Pride (I love them too) and some Canes as well. Being a goaltender themself, Corwin has some thoughts on goaltender interference, and some great analysis on what went right (or wrong depending on your perspective) in round 1. We played Tropical Depression, Tropical Storm, Nor'Easter, and Hurricanes, before going quickly around the league to look at...
2022-05-221h 02The Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep28_Round2_Fight!A special edition episode for the start of Round 2. Ray and I recap round 1, then delve into Round 2 a bit. I apologize now for the audio quality, we were recording while the family was asleep so it's a little less animated than usual. Hopefully Apple has fixed the issues with the podcast updating properly; fingers crossed. Thanks for tuning in!
2022-05-1851 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep27_Mike_In_DFWMike from Dallas-Fort Worth (Michael Watson)
- NHL 1994 strikes again!
- 99 playoffs bought first Canes merch
- 2002 cemented the fandom
- Vegas trip #NHL2VEGAS
- Brind'amour / Aho
Useless Facts
Canes 5-0 all time in Game 7s (Whalers 0-3 all time)
2009 Scotty Walker defeats Bruins in game 7; 13 years ago today
Series in which home team won every game:
02 Leafs / Islanders
92 Habs / Whalers
65 Blackhawks / Habs
55 Habs / Wings
Game 7 - Canes vs Bruins
2022-05-151h 07The Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep27_MikeInDFWMike from Dallas-Fort Worth (Michael Watson)- NHL 1994 strikes again!- 99 playoffs bought first Canes merch- 2002 cemented the fandom- Vegas trip #NHL2VEGAS- Brind'amour / AhoUseless FactsCanes 5-0 all time in Game 7s (Whalers 0-3 all time)2009 Scotty Walker defeats Bruins in game 7; 13 years ago todaySeries in which home team won every game: 02 Leafs / Islanders 92 Habs / Whalers 65 Blackhawks / Habs 55 Habs / Wings
2022-05-141h 07The Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep26_LindseyWe speak, the team listens!
This week we had on the amazing Lindsey Holmes - Canes, Leafs, Bruins fan. We talk about her finding the Canes, coming from a hockey family, Toronto security won't just let anyone meet Austin Matthews, and more.
Also in this episode:
Canes v Bruins Round 1 : expecting a road split
Pyotr steps up
Nino proves he deserves a contract
Svech legally crushes Lindholm
No major for boarding Smith?
Google Translate FTW for Baby Goalie
- language doesn't see...
2022-05-081h 32The Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep25_SydneyA big shout out to Sydney for being a last minute fill in at guest. She's a long time hockey fan, but a new Caniac who is along for the ride with Seth Jarvis and the boys. We talk about Sydney's back story, delve into Seth Jarvis and Pyotr the Great a little bit, preview Canes v Bruins, go around the league with Round 1 predictions, and finish up talking superstitions.
We hope to hear from you about your playoff superstitions, so send'em to us on Twitter or Facebook!
2022-04-301h 33The Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep24_Caniac_QuestionsToday's pod is about 2 things; a little Canes history in physical form and then it's all about questions from our listeners. We can't tell you how much we appreciate you tuning in to us. Our listenership has doubled since the All-Star break and we're super excited that we've surpassed 1500 unique listens to our podcast. Thank you all and we hope you enjoy this one!
2022-04-231h 29The Storm CellarStormCellar_S2_ep23_Calgary_Caniac_EljayCalgary Caniac Eljay: Whalers fan since 89 when he got a Whalers jersey. Moved to rural Alberta and was able to watch the Whale on TV, not to mention 2nd cousin and Whaler great Geoff Sanderson. Favorite Player Ronnie Franchise, modern day Andrei Svechnikob.
Are the Canes in a slump? Is there too much line mixing?
6 of 8 against playoff teams in March/April (4 OT/SO) games, PP needs to be less predictable down low; need to adapt to teams playing better defensively.
Caller into NHL network, We need a superstar (but do we? or...
2022-04-161h 06The Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep22_Shawn_DickinsonCaniac Shawn Dickinson
new hockey fan in late 90s, 2000s memories
what the 2002 cup run meant to the team/fans
Shoutouts to Brad & Shawn / Blincos
fav players : Jeff O'Neil / Rod Brind'Amour (Erik Cole / Svechnikov)
Jeff O'Neil - eye of the Hurricane, then Brad calls him a prick
2002 Red Wings one of the best teams ever?
RBA for HOF (Great off season episode idea!)
Martin Necas talk
Lost 9 of last 15, 3 of last 5.
"Gassed or Indifferent?"
Cruise Control into p...
2022-04-111h 07The Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep21_MARCHing_AlongRay and Brad review March, talk about the injury to Jasperi Kotkaniemi, the reworked lines with KK out, Max (not Tie) is fitting into the Canes system, the Canes are hot since the passing of the trade deadline, TSN article on the disaparity of NHL penalties comparing Avs and Canes, RBA's response to the TSN article, will the article affect the reffing, Keith Yandle ironman streak probably ends at 989. A brief segment on the Udvar-Hazy Center in Chanitlly, VA (planes!) and it's Autism Awareness Month! (#RedInstead)
2022-04-021h 24The Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep19_Trade_Deadline_ComingThis is late, and it's now past the trading deadline, so how about a list?!
LJ had to work
2min : 3 game slide (now 4) Toronto, Capitals
13min : Nino suspension
18:50 rangers-shesterkin
28:20 - trades and deals
31min - who is still available for the Canes
31:45 - Ray calls Max Domi as the potential right move (nice call Ray)
34min - Brad thinks Waddell will wait until the last seconds when teams panic to get rid of UFAs (nice call Brad)
35min - Brad wants a move because of how good the goaltenders have been, not a situation that comes along often
39min - was K...
2022-03-2258 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep20_Domi_and_KKA last minute phonecall where Ray and I briefly go through the KK deal and the Max Domi trade, how the deal breaks down, and what this could mean going forward. Maybe we'll eventually get yesterday's Trade Talk episode out eventually.
2022-03-2223 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep18_Lets_Go_Canes!On this week's podcast, Ray and Brad have Patty on the program talking Canes pucks as always. We talk about Patty's story, another Penguin's convert, moving from CA to NC, long time STH and game 7 of 2006. Patty brings up some great points about how the ACC factors into the Hurricanes growth cycle in NC. We also talk Kotkaniemi extension, and Brad tosses out a different name for "odd man out" as far as Canes' centers go (you gotta listen to find out whom). We wrap it up talking Canes vs Avs in a "Best of the NHL" match round 1, a...
2022-03-121h 06The Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep17_Erich_and_WolvesSo what are the topics this week? We speak with Caniac and Wolviac (Trademark us) Erich who speaks to us about the Canes AHL affiliate the Chicaco Wolves. We talk AHL players, do the Canes go for a trade and if so how do our AHLers fit in to the equation. The Avalanche are scary good, do they go after a goaltender like Fleury? The 2023 Stadium Series is officially coming to Carter-Finley in Raleigh on 2/18/23, book your hotels now! We discussed the lack or originality in opponent choice and toss out some of our ideas, and we talk about...
2022-03-061h 09The Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep16_Gina_Homegrown_CaniacThis week Brad and Ray talk to Gina T, a home grown hockey fan who exemplifies what it means to be a Caniac. We talk about Gina's introduction to hockey via her boyfriend (now husband) Tom, their switch to Caniacs (sorry Penguins), the Storm Surge, and we answer show friend Erich's question about Gina's favorite player Brett Pesce, Twitch streamer. On the topic of Pesce, we discuss what prompts people to plunk down money for a jersey, what makes those players stand out? We answer Samantha from Philly who asked about what to do on defense with Smith and...
2022-02-261h 12The Storm CellarStormCellar_s2ep15_FebruaryBrad and Ray recap what has been perhaps the Canes worst month so far, can it be salvaged? Is the glass half full or half empty on that Florida OT loss? 5 on 3 woes? Say it ain't so! 2 battles against Pennsylvania on Sunday & Monday followed up by some Blue Jackets and Oilers.
2022-02-2042 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep14_HayleeToday we were joined by caniac Haylee, a Bruins fan to start, she's a hard core Caniac now.
We talked about her favorite player Stephen Lorentz, last week's games - is the bottle half full or half empty, trade deadline coming up - Giroux, Shatenkirk, Haylee says team chemistry > any particular player, the loss of Hamilton & Nedeljkovic (old timers vs newer fan thoughts), Ray tears up still over the Ron Francis to Pittsburgh deal, Vegas odds - Canes chance to win the cup at 10.3%, ideas for improving All Star weekend, Haylee's story about how Seth Jarvis shows h...
2022-02-1456 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar S2 Episode 13 - All Star BreakWelcome to the weekend Caniacs. This week Brad and Ray discuss the All Star Weekend (for better or worse), some idea to liven up the game (Bring in the PHF All Stars!), Women's Olympic hockey has started, Raleigh is getting a stadium series game in Feb 2023, Toronto/Hurricanes is always a thrill in one Calgary household, and special thanks to last week's guests Beth & Courtney who are some seriously dedicated hockey fans, and we were thrilled we got to spend some time talking with them.
2022-02-0635 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_S2EP12_Women_In_HockeyAn amazing (and lengthy!) episode with 1/2 of the From Center Ice Podcast team and a writer/editor of for women's sports. We welcomed Beth and Courtney into the Storm Cellar this week to talk about the hiring of Émilie Castonguay, in general about the intersection of women and hockey (as well as women in hockey). These two passionate fans talked about the Castonguay hiring, women in hockey including Olympics, ECHL, and the PHF, as well as their perspectives of being female fans. We give out some mid-season rankings and although they're Blackhawks fans, we can all agree on some D...
2022-01-301h 44The Storm CellarStormcellar_S2_Ep11_LaFontaineThis weeks' podcast recaps Rangers and Devils, LaFontaine gets the start, new segment "2 minutes minor" explains the basics of the CORSI stat, Andrei Svechnikov earns "Russian Bull" nickname (Him strong, like bull!), 2 racially charged incidents in hockey this week (Boko Imama and Jordan Subban), reference to why Ray dislikes the Habs (2002 Kevin Weekes banana incident), paraphrasing @vfcentericepod's take on the ECHL inciden 35:30), Brad reminds his Bruins loving neighbors what's up, and we talk quickly about next week's schedule including the NJ Devils rematch.
2022-01-2342 minThe Storm CellarStormCellar_s2_ep10_McDavidsCommentsShort week, short description!
Timo Meier goes ham against LA, Ray oversleeps recording day, McDavid doesn't like growing the game, could McDavid or Draisaitl be traded, butt whooping by CBJ - good or bad, LaFontaine debut, Canes vs. Bruins biggest game of the year so far (for Brad), Eric Staal sighting, Go Canes!
2022-01-1947 minThe Storm CellarStormcellar S2Ep9 - New Year!In the first episode of 2022, Brad and Ray talk about some amazing Christmas presents and Caniac generosity, RBA's control of the locker room during the team's significant COVID weeks, a heads up that the Canes were featured on Sportsnet's Dangle's Dangits for their 7 goal comeback against the Blue Jackets on New Year's Day, Vegas odds, and the Florida Panthers matchup.
Shout outs this week to Steve Dangle, Courtney Dagger, and Alex Ohari.
And if you haven't seen it, check out the funniest video on youtube: Steve Dangle's David Ayres G...
2022-01-091h 03The Storm CellarStormCellar S2 Ep8 - Pours4ScoresOn this episode Brad talks with Pours4Scores co-founder Mary C. @pours4scores is a collaboration of twitter users who pledge donations to charity based upon who is scoring, shots taken, or even just by uploading a video tagged #pours4scores when the "Universal Drink" player nets one. This groups has donated over $8,000 in their first year (2020) and hopes to exceed $10,000 donated for 2021 We talk about the pours4scores creation and mission, the western Canadian roadie, and about being a Caniac in general. If you would like to help out, please follow @pours4scores on Twitter, or the Storm...
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