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Hockey Now!Thompson's Teddy Bear Toss Goal and the Mid-season LullTaylor Thompson joins the show after his Teddy Bear Toss goal! We'll ask him about his quick stint in Europe earlier this season and what it was like to re-join the Solar Bears locker room after the tough start to the season. Eugene Helfrick from TheHockeyWriters.com jumps on the line as we continue to try and dissect the Tampa Bay Lightning and their inconsistent season thus far. Is it all part of the plan? Are they waiting to flip the switch and get hot?Bryan has a concern. He's feeling the mid-season lull. Is that...2019-12-1759 minHockey Now!Figuring out the Solar Bears, and where are the Old Time Hockey Fighters?The Solar Bears broke a 4 game loss streak with an OT win Monday Night at Amway...but will that be enough to turn fortunes for the club? We'll take a look at some of the strengths and weaknesses so far this season, and what the addition of Blake Kessel does for the leadership of the team. Are we being patient enough with the Lightning? Are they saving their best efforts for the latter part of the season? If they're not, what ARE they doing? As the Atlantic Division separates around them, the Bolts find themselves outside of a...2019-12-0451 minHockey Now!Kuqali Calls, Maroon Lays it Out and Babcock's Out in Toronto!OSB D Alexander Kuqali calls in to be the first "Hat-trick Guest" on Hockey Now. In his third visit, Kuqali breaks down the Solar Bears turnaround after the Everblades losses, and whether the message in the locker room relayed to the ice. Alexander also talks about the recent Orlando Sentinel article about his Mother, Marcia, and her ongoing battles with Cancer, and the support from his Hockey Family through this time. Pat Maroon received his Stanley Cup Ring when the Lightning visited St. Louis this past week. The Lightning dropped their 2nd straight, and Maroon has some frank...2019-11-211h 02Hockey Now!Slumping Solar Bears, Bolts Back at Home and Strong Islanders Streaking!The Solar Bears have had some troubles as of late, dropping their last 3 games to the same opponent, the Florida Everblades, which they round out the series of games with on Thursday Night. What is the first step for the Solar Bears? Should we be worried? Is talent enough to win hockey games?The Tampa Bay Lightning have returned to North America after their trip to Sweden for the NHL Global Series. Eugene Helfrick from thehockeywriters.com joins us to look at the trip, whats next for the Bolts, and whether or not its too soon to think...2019-11-141h 02Hockey Now!Tyler Bird, Bolts in Sweden and Lazlo Holmes!Hockey Now is BACK! The Solar Bears had their traditional School Day game, with the largest attendance in Solar Bears History, a game where Tyler Bird picked up his first goal as a Solar Bear. Tyler jumps on a call to talk about his time with the team so far, his NHL Development experience and the Everblades/Solar Bears Rivalry. The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Sweden for the Global Series, a pair of games with the Buffalo Sabres at the Globe! Victor Hedman, Rasmus Dahlin and other Swedish-born NHL stars return to their homeland to play, but...2019-11-0747 minHockey Now!The Nick Takeover. OSB Coach Drake Berehowsky and Bolts Issues, too!Before you listen, quite literally, Nick took over the show in the 2nd half. Sure, we had a great conversation with Solar Bears Head Coach Drake Berehowsky about the upcoming season, the leadership of his veterans and the hardest part of his job, but eventually...Nick took over. We'll share the opening night roster for the Solar Bears, and a friend of the show who missed the cut for the Bears...but eventually...Nick took over. Bryan is starting to ponder "scenarios" involving the (at the time) 1-1-1 Tampa Bay Lightning and what happens if the team...2019-10-111h 03Hockey Now!1o3 :: Solar Bears Camp from RDV Sportsplex Ice Den!We had the opportunity to bring Hockey Now to Orlando Solar Bears Camp at RDV Sportsplex after their Team Scrimmage! Taylor Doherty stopped by first to talk about his first stint with the Solar Bears, and his experience last season in the Czech Republic. Then, new Solar Bear Jake Marchment joined us to talk about his expectations for the coming season, and what kind of insight he got from his cousin, Mason Marchment, a former Solar Bear.2019-10-031h 00Hockey Now!2o3 :: Solar Bears Camp from RDV Sportsplex Ice Den!Our buddy Jackson Playfair stops by as we continue the show from RDV Sportsplex Ice Den after the Solar Bears Team Scrimmage! You really won't believe the summer Jackson had, LITERALLY crisscrossing through the continent on his way to Orlando! Of course, we have to hit Jacky (this will make more sense after you listen) with the 20 Questions - and Nick geeks out about Jackson's Flow. The word "Flow-God" was used.2019-10-0336 minHockey Now!3o3 :: Solar Bears Camp from RDV Sportsplex Ice Den!The last of 3 parts from our time at RDV with the Solar Bears after their Team Scrimmage! We spend some time getting to know Solar Bears Goaltender Zach Fucale, a former 2nd round draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens, and the impact Carey Price has had on his game! We'll also hit Zach with the 20 Questions!Kristin Baier - Director of Marketing and Game Presentation - stops by to talk about some of the promotional nights for the coming season - including some of the specialty jerseys the team will wear! Jesse Liebman also swings by before we...2019-10-0355 minHockey Now!What's this about Auston Matthews' Butt?Auston Matthews had an incident occur months ago that has just recently come to light. We all found out about it on Twitter...ALL of us, including Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas. We'll recap the story and ask the question...is it a big deal? The Solar Bears add a former player to the roster, Taylor Doherty, who was with the team for the 2016-17 season! He's a big body at 6'8", and Nick shares an interesting and exciting stat about the Solar Bears roster when it comes to size!2019-09-261h 01Hockey Now!POINT...TAKEN! 50 Best Players and MORE OSB Signings!Brayden Point signed. What else is there to say!? Lots, actually...and Eugene Helfrick from The Hockey Writers joins us look at the upcoming season for the Lightning! Add Brent Pedersen to the list of players returning to the Solar Bears for the upcoming season. Can you feel the excitement building for the Bears' 19/20 campaign? Bryan can! Also, TSN published their Top 50 players in the NHL - and 2 of the top 11 players...are on a losing team! How can this be?!2019-09-2546 minHockey Now!What's the "Point"...of keeping Brayden Point? New Solar Bears and Ovi's Chase!Brayden Point is still without contract - even as the Tampa Bay Lightning start their training camp. Is it time to think about...life with out him? Trade? Offer Sheet? The Solar Bears add a player with a tough-guy pedigree in his Family Tree! We'll take a look at Jake Marchment, who will join the Bears for the 2019/20 campaign. Alex Ovechkin is under 250 goals away from Wayne Gretzky's all time goal scoring record. Can he reach it? Does he want to? Does he NEED to?2019-09-2054 minHockey Now!HOCKEY IS HERE! Training Camps, Signings and Preseason Games!The RFA's are starting to sign, led by Mitch Marner in Toronto. But...$40m+ on 4 players...is it a smart move?! The Bolts are back without Brayden Point while the team attempts to move past the Playoffs Collapse last season. Jack Hughes has already impressed, with 2 goals in his first game! Bryan is uncomfortable by him though.2019-09-1945 minHockey Now!ON-AIR INTERVIEW :: OSB D Kevin LohanEnjoy the full episode of our on-air show from 9/10/19. (12:16) Kevin Lohan is returning to the Orlando Solar Bears for the 19/20 season, and he returns to our show to check in on his offseason preparation, how he recovered from last season's tough exit in the playoffs and what he believes is the reason the team has such a large number of returning players!Nick's Rink Report, the RFA Dominos start to fall and Prospect Tournament highlights!2019-09-1145 minHockey Now!The 50th Episode! Popular Sweaters and Solar Bears Prospects!It's an all-over 50th episode, as we continue to find things to talk about besides the unsigned RFA's. Is Pierre done on National Broadcasts? Bryan thinks we're going to see MORE of him this year! Walt discloses his Patrick Kane/Jonathan Towes dreams in Chicago, while Nick exposes the REAL reason Claude Giroux's Flyers Sweater is one of the best selling sweaters of the year. Cody Donaghey and Clint Windsor from the Solar Bears were invited to the Lightning's Prospect Tournament roster, joining several players who were in Orlando last season.2019-09-0548 minHockey Now!Bolts Questions, Unsigned Players and The Solar Bears' New Uni's!We're getting closer to Training Camp for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Eugene Helfrick covers the Bolts for TheHockeyWriters.com and helps us figure out what to expect from Nikita Kucherov next season, and what Brayden Point's contract should really be worth. Along those lines, we talk about the still unsigned RFA's and which ones should expect the biggest payday. The Solar Bears unveiled their new uniform set, and a classic color has been removed from the color set. Why? Listen for some insight!2019-08-3154 minHockey Now!ON-AIR INTERVIEW :: OSB's Monfredo, LeBlanc and Donaghey!Mike Monfredo, Chris LeBlanc and Cody Donaghey from the Orlando Solar Bears were in town to unveil the new uniform set for the 2019-20 season, and stopped in for the full hour this week! We talk about the abrupt end to last season, the excitement of the returning group of players and the key points of focus for next year. Childhood favorite teams, music preferences and Nick has to know what Mike Monfredo eats for breakfast.2019-08-3045 minHockey Now!RFA's,The Robotic Derick Brassard, and Nick's Trees.The RFA's are finally starting to speak what they're looking for publicly, but is what they're looking for really that crazy? Learn about the Roberto Luongo Recapture Penalty that plagues the Vancouver Canucks Salary Cap situation. Nick loves the trees. Bacon loves the pushups. And finally...Derick Brassard is a robot. He must be. See if you agree.2019-08-2338 minHockey Now!ON-AIR INTERVIEW :: OSB Forward Jackson PlayfairJackson Playfair will return to the Orlando Solar Bears for the 2019-20 season, as core of the group continues to solidify. Jackson shares his reasons for returning to the Bears and his experience upon arriving in Orlando after his full season in University. We talk about Jackson's dad, Jim Playfair, who has just joined the Edmonton Oilers' coaching staff, and his excitement for the Solar Bears new Assistant Coach, Jared Staal. And Froot Loops. And Vegan foods. And Hockey Pajamas. It was a 31 minute interview!2019-08-2131 minHockey Now!The Great 2019 NHL Offseason RFA Dilemma!Have we talked about the RFA's in the NHL all summer long? Yes, too much, probably. However, the fact remains: Brayden Point, Mitch Marner, Patrik Laine and Mikko Rantanen are only a few of several without contract, just weeks out of Training Camp. Are these guys worth the money they want? Where does the skill tier break up amongst these players? Another core player is returning to the Solar Bears this season, and (we'll attempt) the fan-favorite "Nick's Rink Report".2019-08-1557 minHockey Now!ON-AIR INTERVIEW :: OSB Head Coach Drake BerehowskyOrlando Solar Bears Head Coach Drake Berehowsky called in to the On-Air version of Hockey Now, Tuesday Nights @ 6p on 96.9 The Game! Coach gave his thoughts about the process to keep the core of his team in tact from last season, as well as where the team can improve for this year with the new player additions. Berehowsky shares comments on new Assistant Coach Jared Staal, and the influence someone like Staal, with a Family Legacy in Hockey, can bring to the organization.2019-08-1514 minHockey Now!Yzerman's First Captain, Hockey Snacks and NHL20.Dylan Larkin might be the first Captain in Stevie Y's new Red Wings, but is he deserving to be in a class of DRW Captains at this point of his career? Young Nick Wiz has been desperately wanting to have an intro for his weekly Rink Report, so Bryan brought in 5 produced intro's for Nick to try. Also, Hockey Snack routines and NEW Solar Bears Jerseys! It's a "Totally Summer" Episode of Hockey Now!2019-08-0950 minHockey Now!Is this the most exciting Solar Bears Offseason yet?!(:31) The Orlando Solar Bears have continued to solidify their player core for the upcoming season, now 8 players will be returning from last season! Is this the best OSB offseason in their v2.0 history? Bryan thinks so! (19:15) The Bolts are currently in the waiting game to give Brayden Point his next contract, but where does Point fall on the list of RFA's still unsigned?! Vasi got his money, and while its a big ticket contract, how will it effect the 2021/22 season? (38:42) Ron Francis is named GM of the Seattle Franchise, but are teams really prepared for another...2019-08-021h 13Hockey Now!The Hockey Movie Episode!After a whole season of saying "we've gotta do a Hockey Movie episode this summer"...here is the Hockey Movie Episode! Bryan, Bacon and Nick give their Top 5 and also bring up some hockey scenes in non-hockey movies! Walt has an undying love for the Duck...Nick, of course, made everything difficult when it came to coming up with his Top 5 list...and Bryan surprises with his Top Hockey Movie.2019-07-1955 minHockey Now!Forecasting Lightning, Todd Skirving and Clint WindsorSummer Hockey related episodes are so hard to do. The Tampa Bay Lightning haven't made many moves thus far, and we'll say the worst case scenario regarding Brayden Point, and the true value of a player like Yanni Gourde for the Bolts. Kelly Cup Champion and Former Orlando Solar Bears forward Todd Skirving joins us to talk about his championship season and the experience for him in Newfoundland! It was an expansion season for the Growlers, a team that included a few former Solar Bears, as well as former Asst. Coach John Snowden!BONUS! We haven't...2019-07-121h 10Hockey Now!Offer Sheets, NHL Awards Recap and The Draft!Lots happening in the first week of the offseason, with some names already off the Free Agency board, and GM chatter heating up. The NHL Awards happened and host Keenan Thompson roasted the Tampa Bay Lightning. Robin Lehner brought a serious issue to forefront during his acceptance speech, and the debate about how these awards are given. Also, the Draft is this week and the same 2 names are on the tip of everyone's tongue...but what about AFTER those 2?2019-06-211h 05Hockey Now!Ryan O'GOAT, Jordan BinninGOAT and the Crying Rat!Gloria got the Cup! After Bryan's mic woes, we'll try and get through a list of the reasons the St. Louis Blues are the Stanley Cup Champions! We'll answer the question: "Is it OK to laugh at Brad Marchand's tears?", and why Jordan Binnington should have won the Conn Smythe.2019-06-1459 minHockey Now!Tied at 2 - The Stanley Cup is up for Grabs! The Kelly Cup...is not!!!The Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues find themselves tied at 2 games each (as of Thursday 6/6/19 @1p), and with Games 5 and 6 upon us, we'll preview the games and recap the events of the first four. The Newfoundland Growlers have won the Kelly Cup as the Champion of the ECHL Playoffs! With so many former Solar Bears on the team, there's lots of reasons to be excited for the team! Of course though, with the end of the 2018/19 season...comes the shift to 2019/20 season, and activity has already started with the Orlando Solar Bears!Jack Hughes or...2019-06-061h 02Hockey Now!The Final is Tied After Two Games!The Stanley Cup Final has begun and the both the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues have had high and low points. What are the keys to the next game, and one player has delivered in the spotlight, after years being a "Secondary Market Star". Also, Not Floor Nick hates fans and their rituals in the stands and Walt impresses by remembering the 16 teams in this years' Stanley Cup Playoffs. Don't miss "the why is "Old Town Road" a thing?" either.2019-05-3059 minHockey Now!We've Reached the Top. The Stanley Cup Final!There are only two left to battle for the Stanley Cup, the St. Louis Blues and Boston Bruins. Are the Blues the better story line than the Bruins? Have these teams had to face as strong of an opponent in the Playoffs so far as they will now? Also, Bacon's handshakes with fmr. FL Governor Rick Scott and HHH, plus Not Floor Nick/Floor Nick breaks down the Philly Cheesesteak rivalry as he prepares to go home to Philadelphia straight from the show.2019-05-2455 minHockey Now!The Sharks/Blues OT Controversy, Sweeping Canes and Jack or Kaapo?(:54) The San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues have delivered with the entertaining Hockey so far, but as is too often the case lately, the Officials pulled the rope and cost the Blues the game. But WAS it their fault? What could they have done and what did they do right? It’s the top story in the Hockey World right now!(24:33) The Boston Bruins are on the brink of eliminating the Carolina Hurricanes and someone on the show is fairly excited about it. (Spoiler Alert: It’s Bryan.) Why the league and the Stanley Cup Final is bett...2019-05-1656 minHockey Now!GLORIA! One Last Bears Talk and the Stanley Cup Playoffs!(:54) Before we look intently ahead at the Solar Bears future, we’ll talk once more about the recent past and the heartbreaking end to their season. Also, we’ll look at the Former Solar Bears still in the hunt for the Kelly Cup!(21:48) San Jose beat Colorado in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, and the big story is the Gabe Landeskog’s offside call. We’ll also talk about the Jerks’ and Bruins’ upcoming Eastern Conference Final match up. (37:41) GLORIA! The Blues have got your number! St. Louis beat Dallas in double OT in an INCREDIBLE display of goaltendi...2019-05-091h 05Hockey Now!The Solar Bears' heartbreaking end...and the NHL Playoffs.(0:00) Former Solar Bears Captain Eric Baier sits in on the live show this week to help recap the heartbreaking end to the Solar Bears season in 2OT at the hands of the Florida Everblades. Again. Fleeting thoughts and frustrating memories of the Division Final's series and a look to the future!(14:11) The Eastern Conference Finals' matchups are all set, and we'll look back at the series that passed, with clips from Blue Jackets Head Coach John Tortorella and UFA Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky. We'll also debate the validity of Brad Marchand as a Hockey Player. (32:01) The Western...2019-05-0846 minHockey Now!Bears/Everblades Game 3 Recap and a trip around the Stanley Cup Playoffs!(:36) We’ll go in depth into Game 3 of the South Division Finals in the Kelly Cup Playoffs between the Solar Bears and Everblades that ended in a 3-2 Florida win, and giving the Everblades a 2-1 advantage in the series. Also, Bryan may have irked the superstition Gods – but will it work?!(28:14) The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue, so we’ll go around to each series to get you up to date on the headlines and stats that are making this wild 2019 quest for the Cup so crazy!!! Also, Jack Hughes’ next big challenge. How will he do? We’ll try to...2019-05-021h 00Hockey Now!Solar Bears Head Coach Drake Berehowsky, Hockey in Central Florida and the NHL Playoffs!(:38) Solar Bears Head Coach Drake Berehowsky joins the show before the team boards the bus to Estero for Games 1 & 2 in the South Division Finals. Berehowsky touches on the team closing out South Carolina, the familiarity with the Florida Everblades and the benefit of having solid goaltending. (22:24) Should SJ have gotten a 5 Minute Major penalty in the 3rd period of their game 7 vs Vegas? It’s the hot topic in the Hockey world, and we’ll discuss it. Also, we’ll go around the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the NHL Award Nominees announced so far.2019-04-2557 minHockey Now!2OT Goal Scorer Hunter Fejes, Stunning Bolts and a trip around the NHL!(0:36) The Tampa Bay Lightning are out of the running for the Stanley Cup, as a 4-0 sweep by Columbus ended an otherwise successful season. We’ll get overly emotional in our frustrations and try to figure out what went wrong. What was missing?(16:47) Hunter Fejes recently rejoined the Solar Bears for the Playoffs, and had an immediate impact in Game 3, a 2OT contest in which he scored the game winning goal! Fejes also talks about his time in Manitoba in the AHL and what he see’s in the Solar Bears from when he started his PTO, to him...2019-04-191h 01Hockey Now!Solar Bears are still playing. The Bolts are not. WTF!?Replay of our live show on 96.9 The Game before Game 4 for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Bryan and Floor Nick made observations before the game, but how right were they? SPOILER ALERT - they were very right. Also, we'll cover the Solar Bears South Division Semi-Final series vs South Carolina, and the outlook on the games to come! We'll also go around the rest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and some coaching changes in the 'chel.2019-04-1749 minHockey Now!Hard Start for the Solar Bears and Bolts, so Lets Play The Lottery!(:39) The Solar Bears dropped their series opener against the South Carolina Stingrays 2-0, but the Solar Bears were closer than the score says, as SC caught an empty netter in the last minute. What happened to the Bears, and the outlook for the rest of the series.(13:53) Over-confident? Feeling out the Opponent? Missing superstars? What happened to the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 of their series in which the Columbus Blue Jackets overcame a 3-0 Bolts lead after the 1st Period? We’ll talk about it…and how to fix it. (24:22) Nick kind of rhymes with fix...2019-04-1250 minHockey Now!Our Live Playoff Preview!Get ready for the Stanley Cup and Kelly Cup Playoffs as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Orlando Solar Bears set course on deep playoff runs!2019-04-1026 minHockey Now!It’s nearly Playoff time with the Solar Bears, Lightning and the NHL!(1:12) Solar Bears assistant coach and former Captain Eric Baier joins us to talk about the influx of youth that has joined the team in the last week, in Alexei Lipanov and Parker AuCoin, and what players who are playing their first Professional Hockey can bring to a team at this point of the season. We’ll set up the playoffs for the Bears, and also talk to Baier about playing as himself in a video game. (20:08) As the Tampa Bay Lightning are under a week away from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, we’ll talk about the player/players the...2019-04-0456 minHockey Now!OSB D Alexander Kuqali, It Must Storm, and Tamed Cats(1:01) Solar Bears Defenseman Alexander Kuqali calls in to talk about the Solar Bears efforts and quest to gain a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs, as well as whether or not the guys on the team are aware of the teams around them in the standings. Also, we talk to Kuqali about the idea of playing Hockey in Europe, and the NHL-level players he played with when he was younger. Does Bryan have his own pregame routine like the players do? You bet he does! (28:04) Should Nikita Kucherov be in the running for the Hart Trophy? We’ll ta...2019-03-2956 minHockey Now!And...we're LIVE! Our First On-Air Episode!Check out the first live episode of Hockey Now on 96.9 The Game! We jumped right into the Lightning’s big comeback win over the Boston Bruins and the continued magic provided by Nikita Kucherov. We shared a clip of our interview with Jackson Playfair of the Orlando Solar Bears and set up the remaining season for the team.2019-03-2824 minHockey Now!Baier’s Back, The Spark of the Bolts and the NHLPA Awards.(1:13) Solar Bears Assistant Coach and former Solar Bear Eric Baier joins us to talk about the recent set of games against the Idaho Steelheads, including their game at RDV Sportsplex Ice Den. Also, we talk about the raw talent of Solar Bears F Mathieu Foget and Akim Aliu’s opportunities with the Tuscon Roadrunners in the AHL.(16:57) Short and sweet: we talk at length about the moment that started the building of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2018-19 President Trophy winning season’s Roster. (34:16) In the NHLPA Players Survey, Brad Marchand is both loved and hated by his...2019-03-2355 minHockey Now!Solar Bears hit Newfoundland, RawCharge's Matt Esteves and UCF Hockey Goes National!(1:08) Solar Bears play-by-play man Jesse Liebman joins us in studio for an extended talk about the teams’ trip to Newfoundland this past weekend and a recap of their games in Canada. We’ll also talk about the team’s game against Florida on Wednesday 3/13, and the physicality that came with the match. Plus, weeks ago we talked to Solar Bears Defenseman Cody Donaghey, who told us about the Newfoundland tradition called “Screeching”. Did Jesse get Screeched in?! Listen to his story about this most interesting Eastern Canadian Tradition!(26:43) Matt Esteves of Raw Charge joins the show to talk about the...2019-03-141h 04Hockey Now!Drake Berehowsky, the best Russian? and the rat is back!(1:02) Solar Bears Head Coach Drake Berehowsky calls in as the team travels to Newfoundland to take on the Growlers this weekend. What does Coach think about highlight reel goals like the one Otto Somppi scored this past weekend, and how he feels his team is responding to the process they’re going through. Is there drama in the Solar Bears locker room? Something might be up, and it could end up benefiting the team in the end!(20:08) The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking for just one win to clinch a Playoff Position, so we’ll talk about the next...2019-03-0855 minHockey Now!Jackson Playfair, The Path of the Bolts and Trade Deadline Transactions!(:52) Solar Bears Forward Jackson Playfair joins the show to talk about the process of him joining the team after his season at Dalhousie University and his thoughts on the team’s current potential. Jackson talks about taking on teams who play a chippy game, and what he brings to the ice as a player. Also, Playfair shares how his families hockey legacy influences his game. Oh – and his brother is Reilly in Letterkenny! (24:55) The road is set for the Lightning towards the playoffs, and their 10 game winning streak is evidence of their domination. When do the Lightning start thei...2019-03-0156 minHockey Now!Jesse Liebman from the Solar Bears, the Bolts Confidence and TRADE DEADLINE!!!(:38) Solar Bears broadcaster Jesse Liebman joins the show to talk about the recent success of the team and the impact Akim Aliu has had! Also, we talk about Mike Monfredo taking a greater role on forward and give an outlook at the possibilities for the Solar Bears in the Kelly Cup Playoffs .(13:03) John Cooper is one lucky guy. He is currently coaching the handcrafted roster that leads the league by many! We’ll discuss the keys to the Bolts remaining season and whether or not the Lightning need to make a trade to set up the stretch. Also, Fl...2019-02-2151 minHockey Now!Cody Donaghey of the Solar Bears, Bolts Defense and Valentines Day!(:57) Solar Bears Defenseman Cody Donaghey joins to talk about the teams recent success, and setbacks, in the last few weeks of the season! Cody also talks about his days in Juniors, including playing for Patrick Roy in Quebec, and what it’s like to be reunited with a teammate from those days, Olivier Archambault. Plus, as a native Newfoundlander, Donaghey explains what exactly “screeching” is to those not from Eastern Canada!(18:35) Nikita Kucherov had 4 points in the Lightning’s recent game against Calgary, so the question remains, how many points CAN Kuch accumulate before the seasons end? The year 201...2019-02-1458 min
The Finish LineCrossing the Finish LineThe FULL episode of our found farewell to Jerry O'Neill as he rides off into the sunset to enjoy his retirement. Throughout the show, Jerry shares memories from his time in radio, and is joined by a host of friends he worked with along the way.2019-02-092h 35Hockey Now!Colby McAuley, The Bolts Purse and Dubas/Matthews Influence!This week’s show is for Ann O’Brien. (:44) Colby McAuley joins the show to talk about his Shootout winning goal last night vs. Jacksonville in the Solar Bears’ first game back at Amway a month! We’ll discuss Colby’s journey through Junior Hockey in Canada, and an award he won in the 2015/16 season in the WHL. McAuley also shares some insight into the mindset of the team playing frequent division games and the importance of the points at stake. Plus, is Colby McAuley a Disney fan?! Did Bryan and Bacon find a new podcast to start?!2019-02-0754 minHockey Now!OSB F Tayler Thompson, Lightning Rumors and Senior Sidney!(0:35) Fresh off his OT Winner for the Solar Bears this past weekend in Atlanta, Tayler Thompson joins from the team bus to recap the recent games for the Bears, and the growing chemistry within the team! While Tayler is enjoying his 2nd season with the Solar Bears, we’ll find out what made him want to return to Orlando for this season, and some insight on his career before the ECHL. Thompson also talks about the awkward play earlier this season that resulted in his injury, and the injury suffered by Linesman Charlie O’Connor. (18:11) Steven Stamkos is the...2019-01-3142 minThe Finish LineThe way too early look at the NFL draft with Brian JohannesBrian Johannes of NFL draft geek joins the Finish Line too discuss all of the early prospects for the upcoming NFL draft, and the possible implications of the XFL and AAF in the future.2019-01-2517 minHockey Now!Former Solar Bears Captain Eric Baier, Bolts Deadline and All Star Stuff!(3:51) Eric Baier, former Captain of the Solar Bears, joins Bryan and Bacon to talk about his career as a Solar Bear, as the team announces their Celebrity Classic Game, in which Eric will play! We’ll talk about Baier’s current role with the club, as well as the reasons He and his Brother Paul had for coming to Orlando in the ’13-’14 season. Also, did Baier always have it in his plans to be a Coach? (23:08) The All-Star Break is upon us, and the Bolts got snubbed! One of their players should absolutely be in San Jose this wee...2019-01-2558 minThe Finish LineWho's overtime rules are better?With all of the drama from this past weekends championship games, The Finish Line asks if the NFL's overtime rules are what's best or if they should switch it up to the college rules.2019-01-2310 minThe Finish LineRams wanna party like it's 1999With the Rams back in the Super Bowl the Finish Line welcomes former Ram from the greatest show on turf and UCF Knight Mike Gruttadauria.2019-01-2222 minThe Finish LineOrlando Apollos training camp update with Tom AlexanderWe are two weeks away from the beginning of the AAF season and the Orlando Apollos are in the midst of training camp. Team reporter Tom Alexander joins the Finish Line to give us an update on the team that is training in San Antonio.2019-01-1812 minThe Finish Line"There's going to be heads rolling at 1 Buc"Longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneer columnist Ira Kaufman joins the Finish Line to discuss the big changes that are coming along with new head coach Bruce Arians.2019-01-1716 minHockey Now!OSB D Kevin Lohan, RawCharge.com’s Matt Esteves and IGGY!(4:37) Kevin Lohan, Solar Bears Defenseman, calls in from the Bus as the team travels to South Carolina for their weekend games against the Stingrays. We talk about Kevin’s first goal with the Solar Bears and his take on the team’s weekend series vs. the Norfolk Admirals. Lohan shares a glimpse into his Youth in Hockey, from his roots in Long Island, NY – through to his College Hockey at BC. (20:47) Matt Esteves from RawCharge.com joins Hockey Now to discuss the world of the Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy carries some important statistics to prove his worth as the Lightn...2019-01-1748 minThe Finish LineWhat is UCF getting with Brandon WimbushWith the announcement that former Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush will transfer to UCF Notre Dame beat writer at the South Bend Tribune Eric Hansen joins the Finish Line to discuss what exactly UCF is getting in the grad transfer.2019-01-1517 minThe Finish LineHow 'Bout them CowboysGary Myers the author of "How 'Bout them Cowboys" joins the Finish Line to discuss the glory days of America's team, and the emergence of the 2018-19 Dallas Cowboys.2019-01-1119 minThe Finish LineMillion Dollar TweetsWhat inside information does the Shot Doctor have on Mike McCarthy and his job search? Find out all that and more with Shot's Million Dollar Tweet$2019-01-1006 minHockey Now!Solar Bears Forward Trevor Olson, The Lightning Train, and the awful Rangers!3:16 - Orlando Solar Bears Forward Trevor Olson joins Hockey Now, after their 5-2 loss to Norfolk. Olson shares his thoughts on the Solar Bears recent schedule and the impact that AHL Call-Ups has had on their team. Also, Trevor tells Bryan and Bacon about his Amateur Hockey experience, including his National Championship won with North Dakota, and some of the NHL-caliber teammates he’s had in his career!21:04 - This week’s Lightning segment starts with a clip from Bolts defensemen Ryan McDonagh explaining how the teams one loss to San Jose last weekend inspired the team to boun...2019-01-1051 minThe Finish LineIt's a lose/lose situation for Indy in Kansas CityThe Fantasy hall of famer Mike Sofka joins the show to help preview the upcoming NFL divisional playoff games, and why Indy has no chance in Kansas City this weekend.2019-01-0920 minThe Finish LineXFL will consider taking players before eligible for the NFL DraftXFL commissioner Oliver Luck has openly suggested the upstart league, which will begin play in 2020, could become the landing spot for players who don’t want to spend three years in college for whatever reason.2019-01-0806 minThe Finish LineNo College Football Playoff expansion is lunacyThe College Football Playoff committee board announced that there will be no college football playoff expansion in the near future, and Jerry is not happy about it at all.2019-01-0712 minThe Finish LineWe haven't seen what Harden is doing since JordanJames Harden is on a rampage and we haven't seen that since the days of Jordan. Our NBA Insider Tony Mejia breaks his streak down along with the other top NBA News.2019-01-0419 minHockey Now!Coach Berehowsky, The Tampa Bay All Stars, and The Outdoor NHL!Head Coach Drake Berehowsky talks about his Orlando Solar Bears in the new year and recaps the season to date. Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov were named to the Atlantic Division All Star Team for the upcoming NHL All Star activities in San Jose and Kuch is the NHL’s 1st Star for the Month of December. The NHL announced the outdoor games for next season, as well as the All-Star Rosters for this year’s game, but one Superstar opts not to go!2019-01-0450 minThe Finish LineIs Jameis the biggest question in the Bucs coaching search?Brad Gagnon from Bleacher Report joins the Finish Line to discuss the biggest questions with the NFL coaching vacancies including the big questions for the Bucs.2019-01-0218 minHockey Now!Solar Bears Roundtable, Lightning are rolling and here come the kids!Jesse Liebman, the play by play announcer for the Orlando Solar Bears, joins Hockey Now to discuss the happenings around the team in the recent weeks. Danick Martel makes his debut in a Lightning uniform and makes an immediate impact during the Western Canadian trip for the team. Carter Hart gets the call up as the shift in the NHL as far as the roster ages seeming to skew younger and younger every day.2018-12-2147 minThe Finish LineBrandon Meriweather on the Finish LineFormer Chicago Bear, Washington Redskin, and New England Patriot Brandon Meriweather joins the Finish Line, and weighs in on the Bears defense and if we should count the Patriots out.2018-12-2008 minThe Finish LineAustin Lyon On the Finish LineAustin Lyon from Spectrum Sports joins the Finish Line to discuss the early signing period for college football, taking a look at who signed to UCF, FSU, and UF2018-12-1911 minThe Finish LineWill Justin Fields really leave Georgia?Matt Murschel, College football writer from the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to discuss the impact of Justin Fields transferring from Georgia. Also, we preview some of the bigger bowl games coming up this week.2018-12-1811 minThe Finish LineDan Feldman on The Finish LineWho's gonna stop the Warriors? Probably the Warriors, Dan Feldman from Pro Basketball talk joins the Finish Line to discuss all things NBA.2018-12-1708 minThe Finish LineEric Adelson on The Finish LineThe NFL season coming to a close we look ahead to the contenders and pretenders going into the playoffs with Eric Adelson from yahoo Sports.2018-12-1710 minThe Finish LineCory McCartney on The Finish LineThe MLB winter meetings are over and Cory McCartney from Fox Sports South jumps on The Finish Line to discuss what went down at the proceedings.2018-12-1408 minThe Finish LineMike Decourcy on the Finish LineMike DeCourcy from the Sporting News jumps on the Finish Line to discuss the College Football playoff system and if the NCAA has any control over it at all.2018-12-1410 minHockey Now!Martin Ouellette, Power Up Lightning and Walt's Hawks!Goaltender Martin Ouellette joins to talk about his career and his time with the Orlando Solar Bears. The Tampa Bay Lightning have won 7 in a row...and oh...they're getting their All-Star Goaltender back. Jonathan Toews gets his 700th point in the NHL, and Bacon gets his time to talk Hawks. And then there's Weezer at the Winter Classic, but Bryan isn't happy about it.2018-12-1352 minThe Finish LineOrlando Apollos President Michael Waddell on the Finish LineOrlando Apollos President Michael Waddell joins the Finish Line to discuss the upcoming mini camp for the team, and all the hype surrounding the team and upcoming season.2018-12-1312 minThe Finish LineJerry the ping pong championAs Jerry preps for his ping pong tournament on Friday, he reflects on last year in Atlanta where he taught a 9 year old a lesson in humility that he won't forget.2018-12-1118 minThe Finish LineAndrea Adelson on the Finish LineCollege Football writer from ESPN Andrea Adelson joins the Finish Line to discuss Kyler Murray winning the Heisman and her vote, also previewing the upcoming Bowl Season.2018-12-1022 minThe Finish LineBrent Beaird on the Finish lineFrom First Coast News in Jacksonville our College insider Brent Beaird jumps on the Finish Line to Discuss the upcoming Heisman chase between Tua and Kyler Murray. As well as previews for the some of the upcoming bowl games.2018-12-0718 minHockey Now!Drake Berehowsky, The 4-0 Bolts and the Seattle Expansion!Orlando Solar Bears Head Coach Drake Berehowsky talks about naming Mike Monfredo as team Captain and the effect Brady Shaw and Curt Gogol have on the team. The Tampa Bay Lightning are enjoying a 4-0 record since our last show, and the key to the Lightning success! The NHL announced expansion to Seattle, bringing the league to 32 teams. What the rivalry situation will be for the divisions after re-configuring, William Nylander and Maple Leafs, Forbes, Quick hits, and more!2018-12-0646 minThe Finish LineRagin' Cajuns Athletic Director Dr. Bryan Maggard on The Finish LineRagin' Cajuns Athletic Director Dr. Bryan Maggard joins The Finish Line to discuss his teams upcoming trip to the Cure Bowl.2018-12-0509 minThe Finish LineBen Axelrod on the Finish LineBen Axelrod, the author of "Urban Meyer vs College Football" joins the Finish Line to discuss Meyer leaving Ohio State.2018-12-0411 minThe Finish LineMatt Baker on the Finish LineMatt Baker from the Tampa Bay Times gives his take on the Urban Meyer retirement, as well as a look ahead to the College Football Playoff.2018-12-0410 minThe Finish LineCEO of the Cure Bowl Alan Gooch on the Finish LineCEO of the Cure Bowl Alan Gooch on the Finish Line to discuss the upcoming match up between Tulane and Louisiana Lafayette on December 15th at Camping World Stadium2018-12-0312 minThe Finish LineGators and Knights Look ahead to the bowl seasonWith the season coming to an end, The Gators and Knights are looking towards the Bowl nseason and a possible New Years Six appearance. Bob Redman from swamp 24/7 and Eric Lopez from Black and Gold Banneret join the finish line to discuss the possibilities.2018-11-3016 minHockey Now!Corbin Boes, Bolts haul of a season and Buffalo x10!Orlando Solar Bears goaltender Corbin Boes talks about his young Pro Hockey career, and whether playing against former teammates offers an advantage to either player. The Bolts have 2 scorers in the Top 10 in the NHL points stats, and Bacon called it! Braydon Point and Nikita Kucherov lead the way for the Lightning, while the team plays goalie shuffle with their supporting cast as they await the return of Andrei Vasilevskiy. The Buffalo Sabres are incredibly good right now. Bryan loves it, Bacon...does not.2018-11-2942 minThe Finish LineJerry has workout inspirationJerry has new workout inspiration, and has a plan on how to get on the field for the kickoff for the AAC championship game after being barred by the conference.2018-11-2907 minThe Finish LineFantasy Football picks for week 13The fantasy hall of famer Mike Sofka gives us his best picks for week 13, including if you should take a chance on Lamar Jackson.2018-11-2818 minThe Finish LineConnor O'Gara on the Finish LineSenior national columnist from Saturday Down South and Saturday Tradition joins the Finish Line to discuss the upcoming CFP rankings, UCF's most likely landing spot, and is it Ohio State or Oklahoma that most likely gets the 4th spot.2018-11-2824 minThe Finish LineBrandon Helwig on the Finish LineBrandon Helwig from rivals.com joins the Finish Line to wrap up UCF's weekend and look ahead to the AAC conference championship game against Memphis.2018-11-2722 minThe Finish LineChad Johnson on the Finish LineFormer NFL All-Pro wide receiver Chad Johnson joins the Finish Line, discussing the state of the NFL, the barn burner of a Monday Night Football game between The Rams and Chiefs, and his former head coach Marvin Lewis.2018-11-2013 minThe Finish LineDavid Hale from ESPNCan FSU keep their bowl streak going? Is their really a ceiling for UCF? David Hale from ESPN joins the Finish Line to answer these questions and more.2018-11-2023 minHockey Now!Drake Berehowsky, Bolts holes and the Hockey Hall of Fame!Orlando Solar Bears Head Coach Drake Berehowsky joins the show to recap the 5 game road trip the Solar Bears have been on. We discuss the goaltending situation in Tampa Bay in light of the injury to Andrei Vasilevskiy. The Hockey Hall of Fame welcomed Martin Brodeur, Marty St. Louis, Willie O’Ree and others to its 2018 class. Bryan and Bacon talk about the inductees and their impact to the game of hockey.2018-11-1945 minHockey Now!Drake Berehowsky, Streaking Lightning and Quenneville Tenure EndsOrlando Solar Bears Head Coach Drake Berehowsky joins the show as the Bears head out on a road trip. The Tampa Bay Lightning are continuing their success early in the 2018-19 season. They locked down another youngster, but there is still business to be done! Ottawa Senators have an Uber nightmare! We play clips from the now infamous YouTube video. We remember the tenure of Joel Quenneville as Chicago Blackhawks Head Coach, along with comments from his former players.2018-11-101h 01Hockey Now!Hunter Fejes, Unstoppable Lightning and How Hockey Has Changed!Today on Hockey Now,- Hunter Fejes from the Orlando Solar Bears calls in -Who's gonna stop the Lightning-Jay Baruchel is not happy happy with the NHL2018-11-011h 02Hockey Now!Who's gonna stop Kuch? Chris LeBlanc from the Solar Bears, and thank you Paul KariyaOn this episode we Ask if anyone can stop the Tampa Bay Lightning's Nikitia Kucherov who scored his 150th goal.The Orlando Solar Bears Chris LeBlanc joins the show.Also, Quack Quack Quack we thank Paul Kariya who had his jersey retired by the Anaheim "Mighty" Ducks.2018-10-2547 minHockey Now!The triplets are back, Corey Crawford is not injured, and The Solar Bears have new players.The triplets are back for the Tampa bay Lightning, and so is Corey Crawford for the Chicago Blackhawks.Orlando Solar Bears Head Coach Drake Berehowsky joins the show.And can anyone stop the Toronto Maple Leafs?2018-10-1847 minHockey Now!Welcome to Hockey Now!Central Florida's Home for Hockey Talk is HOCKEY NOW! Bryan and Bacon discuss the Orlando Solar Bears, Tampa Bay Lightning and the Hockey World!"2018-10-1819 min