Shows
OMG They Were Teammates!25. The Blankenherd(January 7, 2023) Join us for a catch-up on hockey Christmas, WJC roundup, and SO. MUCH. MORE. (No really, this is kind of a long one!)
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Bruins Christmas suits
Hurricanes menorah
QU Women’s Hockey Jingle Bell Rock
Jack Quinn and JJ Peterka holiday shopping; Opening the gifts
Santagovich, Swaynta, and Marcus Pettersson
No NYC rivalry for Christmas
Cale Makar calls off penalty
Winter Classic: Mic’d up goalie
Charlie MacAvoy family fun
Fan loses ice cream - Pacioretty to the rescue
Jacqueline Kane asks the tough questions
Jack Hughes visits Hockey In New Jersey
O...
2023-01-171h 26OMG They Were Teammates!24: How many bottles of wine is a spa trip worth?(December 19, 2022) New year, new episode! We're here with your World Juniors preview, (more) Ryan Reynolds Sens talk, and so much more!
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Ovi gets 800! Locker room celly. Hawks congratulate him. Ovi’s job
Hyman hatty! Pucks pic outtakes
The Chabot-Hamonic apology gifts
Dan Vladar mic’d up. He’s on a mission
Erik Gustafsson hat trick
Marchenko first NHL goal
Good boy Nick Blankenburg recovering well
Slafkovsky and Xhekaj Christmas outfit
Found the Grinch!
Kuznetsov & Samsonov
Kostin vs Matheson
Ryan Reynolds will become “frothy, rabies-infused” Sens fan
Chinny practices English
Giana Han, the Mullett arena exp...
2023-01-011h 10OMG They Were Teammates!23: The only podcast to get a cease and desist from Cole Caufield(December 10, 2022) Your holiday episode minus holiday content (basically). Join us for Shane Wright's first NHL goal, rookie Catan responsibilities, and genuine concern that we might be hearing from Cole Caufield's legal team (this is a joke, we swear).
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Coach LT picks his shooters
Zucker vs Binnington
Stamkos talks stick stealing
Oilers Indigenous Celebration Night
Shane Wrights scores first goal against Habs
Jeff Skinner new goal song
Jack Hughes has stamina
Leon Draisaitl: pest era
Isaiah Meyer-Crothers and Wayne Simmonds
Johnathan Kovacevic finishes his civil engineering degree
Life - and gear - of a t...
2022-12-181h 22OMG They Were Teammates!22: The Hank Green Takeover(November 27, 2022) This time we are all over the board talking about everything from the Devils admin reveal to Mount Bruin to the NHL partnering with the Trevor Project and so much more. Buckle in because this one's a long one. Time truly does fly when you're having fun!
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Bruins retros vs Canucks whites
Bergeron checking on Tage Thompson’s wife
Roberto Luongo
When goalies act as a net-front screen, Kraken edition
Tippett faceoff goal
Evgeni Malkin 1000th game warmups. legacy article
Jack Hughes Hatty
Kirby Dach shootout winner against his old team, tau...
2022-12-041h 38OMG They Were Teammates!21: The Erik Karlsson Episode?(November 13, 2022) From team dads Claude Giroux and Nick Foligno to daddy sharks Erik Karlsson, James Reimer, and Jaycob Megna. We (finally) wrap up hockey Halloween and bring you the best goals (and no goals) of the past two weeks and so much more.
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2:55 Deadpool for Sens owner? Ryan on Jimmy Fallon. AT THE GAME
5:57 Claude Giroux goal from center ice
7:43 Claude Giroux kicks Hartsy’s stick back to him
8:02 Cam York says: alright, that’s that
8:46 Claude Grioux’s return to Philly. mic’d up
9:40 Ullmark on Swayman. Foligno is a good substitute
11:27 Jamie Benn be...
2022-11-191h 11OMG They Were Teammates!20: Being This Bad Doesn’t Feel Right(October 30, 2022) Rookie obsessions, mom shoutouts, and Carey Price fanboys, oh my! We're fully in our Blankenburg era and we hope you join us for the ride.
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Shane Wright first NHL point
WiFi first NHL goal
Slafkovsky first NHL goal
KJ first NHL goal
Adam Fantilli stats x2
Kaiden Guhle first NHL goal (and insane stats)
Dylan Holloway first NHL point
Dougie says hi grandma
Ned says hi mom
Blankenburg continues to amaze and feature
Canucks curse
Slafkovsky on Xhekaj
Zach Kassian vs Arber Xhekaj including strategy talk
Oskar Lindblom’s return to Philly...
2022-11-091h 23OMG They Were Teammates!Bonus Episode: Hockey Halloween(October 31, 2022) The group gets together to give you a rundown of the best Halloween costumes across the league!
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Kuraly as Laine 5:24
Bruins (Mario edition) 6:35
Barbie Girl Gritty 14:47
Charlie Coyle - miss trunchbull 17:39
Tyler Seguin - MGK 12:50
Elvis Battle - Taylor Hall vs William Karlsson 10:19
Cutest Oilers fan costume 20:09
Flyers brick wall but will it fit gritty’s wide hips 15:19
NYR dodgeball group 16:46
Logan Thompson joins couple’s costume (Roy) 11:27
Bruins ACTUAL Halloween 35:10
Finnish Mafia 8:27
Phil Kessel Iron Man Costume 3:34
Steve Dangle Canadian Clown costume 3:49
What are you afraid of (American boys and clowns) 4:34
Brady Tkach...
2022-11-0238 minOMG They Were Teammates!19: I wanted more tentacle(October 15, 2022) The season's started and your favorite hockey friends are back with their takes on Seattle's mascot, the player Twitter you should be following, and Josh Anderson's superhero side gig as well as which upcoming games might be the spiciest.
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Blackhawks need nicknames - 4:45
Captain Kyle Okposo - 6:19
Josh Anderson is now spiderman - 9:08
“Grow as a Team” - 10:41
Cale Makar Slurpee Cup - 12:42
Avs bench save - 13:54
Joey Daccord assist - 14:48
Flyers Swedish Connection - 16:05
Connor Bedard Stats - 18:18
Nick Blankenburg blocks Ovi shot - 19:56
Flame Big Z “controversy” - 21:28
Bo...
2022-10-201h 10OMG They Were Teammates!18: Chara for Commissioner(September 25, 2022) The intercontinental brain cell twins are at it again. We're talkin' childhood milk commercials, the Sens' new leadership, everything narratively appealing from media day, and more.
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Representation station
Kraken Alexandra Mandrycky AGM.
Off the ice
Jimmy Stu signs his big deal. What he’s doing with the money. Getting called out by his agent.
Nazem Kadri makes 1 million dollar donation to London hospital.
Patrik Laine’s off-season drip: UNO shoes.
Captain Nick. Alternate captain Glaude Giroux. NHL leadership discussion: what do the teams look like?
Brock Boe...
2022-10-0754 minOMG They Were Teammates!17: Floor Time is Important(September 4, 2022) Four friends - you heard that right, four friends - delve deep into the lore files to bring you the cutest, dorkiest, funniest, and raunchiest stories from the hockey world.
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Avs Stanley Cup shenanigans
Alex Newhook: the tournament. The pictures.
Bo Byram eats French toast out of the Cup. With fake syrup.
Nazem Kadri brings the Cup to the London Mosque.
NAK gets a Cup tattoo. Including the dent.
The EJ slip ‘n slide.
Lore
Adam Henrique pads of seduction
Tyler Seguin steers and queers
Bunch mox...
2022-09-301h 20OMG They Were Teammates!16: A Normal Time for Ice Cream(August 21, 2022) It's the World Juniors 2022 special! To celebrate, we play our very first game, indulge in a lot of music discourse, and opine on the state of the Flyers. Gather round, y'all. We love our horse girls here.
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Avs Stanley Cup Tour
It’s not an Avs party unless someone plays All The Small Things. (Darcy Kuemper)
Erik Johnson names a horse after Cale.
Cale shows the Cup to grandma. Do we joke about the feet pic?
Cogliano and Landy in a horse drawn carriage for Nate’s cup day.
Representation statio...
2022-09-221h 09OMG They Were Teammates!15: Long Live the Rat King(August 7, 2022) Three hosts kvetch about signings, trades, and other off season content, then reveal their ~backstories.~ And, just for the record: yes, you could totally bless lemonade.
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Social media
Named for a legend: MPP the horse.
Chase Priskie, big LinkedIn guy
Jack Campbell makes a young goalie’s day.
Joonas Donskoi saves a local skate park. His jersey’s in the rafters.
Habs culture, a segment by Jess. Talk about a potential Cole number switch please.
Christina Marleau roasts her husband.
K’Andre Miller makes a lifelong fan.
The Russians all hang ou...
2022-09-171h 16OMG They Were Teammates!14: Kevin Weekes vs. the Jonas Brothers(July 17, 2022) This is the sound a brain cell makes as it bounces between Europe and Canada. Iris and Puff break down all the good stuff around the draft, the first days of free agency, and highlight some wholesome Cup celebrations. Also Mac finally breaks down the fourth wall to defend press conferences.
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Representation station
Mike Grier GM of the Sharks. Kevin Weekes breaks the news… in front of a shark tank. First black GM in NHL history.
Maple Leafs: Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser assistant GM.
Coachella Valley Firebirds (Kraken AHL affiliate): Jess...
2022-08-271h 12OMG They Were Teammates!13: Speaking of a Good Snack(July 3, 2022) Jess third wheels, Puff has to whisper about Matthew Tkachuk, and Iris drops the worst joke on the pod to date. Buckle up y'all, this is a good one.
Off the ice
Alexander Ovechkin is a soccer star now. He’s a nightmare for goalies in every sport - that one timer is just as lethal on the soccer field.
TSN hockey Nathalie Spooner pregnancy announcement
Capitals promote Emily Engel-Natzke to NHL video coordinator. First fulltime female coach in franchise history.
Goalie mask innovation!
Social media
Luke Prokop and Brock McGinn Twitter shenanigans
Tuukka...
2022-08-231h 12OMG They Were Teammates!12: We Just Like Making Fun of Steve Dangle(June 19, 2022) The gang talks SCF, good boys, and what's happening during the off season. Jess declares at least two hills they're willing to die on. Puff delivers more Edmonton lore. Iris reveals her true purpose: roasting Puff.
Engineering notes: Yeah, I know. I'm doing my best. Plan is to catch up ASAP and be back on track for the season. Thank you for forgiveness, hopefully!
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On the ice
Ref gets sandwiched between Pat Maroon and Ryan Reaves. Straight up not having a good time.
The Avs and...
2022-08-211h 01OMG They Were Teammates!11: Yee Haw Stampede, Baby(May 30, 2022) Three friends are back with cat ownership tips, wacky All Star Game games, questions for casual Drake fans, and insight into the differences between Europeans and North Americans. Hope y'all have your boots on. It's time to ride.
Your friendly local producer/engineer/co-host is finally (?) starting to recover from some major life changes and trying to catch up on editing. Direct your complaints to omgtheywereteammates@gmail.com if you want to hear all about Mac's astrological transits and personal drama.
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On the ice
Andre B...
2022-07-191h 26OMG They Were Teammates!10: NHL’s Got Talent(May 8, 2022) Three friends have some hilarious shit to say about pretty much all things narratively juicy in the NHL. One friend/producer/engineer's life is lowkey falling apart, hence the tardiness. We've got plenty of queer quips and irreverent takes on hockey in the hopper. Come get y'all some.
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On the ice
Please bring the puck with you on a penalty shot. What is it with these Bruins? Shades of Marchand losing it.
Jersey off our backs gets horny. Go Lomberg
For Mac: Chara goes off.
No one told Micah Pa...
2022-06-111h 08OMG They Were Teammates!9: What Happens in the Tunnel, Stays in the Tunnel(April 24, 2022) Three friends, fast and loose on all things narratively juicy in the National Hockey League!
(Engineering notes: One of the friend's fidgets can be heard occasionally in the background; I promise I won't play with it on the pod again... Puff's audio is also occasionally a bit staticky for reasons beyond my comprehension, but it's not bad!)
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On the ice
Freddie Andersen can dangle.
Carey Price returns. Nick Suzuki has the appropriate outfit.
Black on-ice officials working together for the first time.
Patrick Kane br...
2022-05-171h 03OMG They Were Teammates!8: Street Hockey Conspiracy(April 11, 2022) Three friends and their slutty intern (but actually just four friends, nobody gets paid here) talk all things narratively juicy in the National Hockey League (and occasionally the wider world of hockey). We’ve got strong feelings about special jerseys, good and bad broadcasters, funny stats and sweet stories. Where else could you hear about all of this in one place?
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Pens behaving badly
Brothers in the NHL
Super High Sticking
Seattle’s pride jersey artist speaks
YOU CAN ACTUALLY BUY T...
2022-04-291h 26OMG They Were Teammates!7: Hartsy Shoulda Worn a Cup(March 27, 2022) Three friends tell each other (and you!) the funniest, sweetest, strangest stories from around the NHL and beyond. There’s a lot this week, so strap in.
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1k apples
A ref yeets his teeth
Slo-mo shootout
How to win a hockey game in 17 shots or less
Goalie 1: Eve Gascon
Goalie 2: Carter Hart
Jagr flirts with Ovi
Robertson v. Robertson
Happy birthday Kurtis MacDermid?
It’s face-lickin’ good
The b...
2022-04-151h 14OMG They Were Teammates!6: The Buffalo Bills are Brady Tkachuk(March 13, 2022) Three friends hash out their very strong feelings on all things narratively juicy in the NHL. Partnerships, betrayal, lifelong friendship: we’ve got it all.
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Jacob Anders Markstrom
Johnny Hockey leads the Flames in points on Thursdays
Trevor Zegras swoons over Patrick Kane
Not quite a goalie fight
Team USA’s perfect goalie
Narratives, baby
You’re so beautiful, man
Heritage Classic getups
Anaheim Ducks and Make A Wish
Jagr’s charity...
2022-04-051h 14OMG They Were Teammates!5: Goaltending Optional(February 27, 2022) It’s a full house and we talked for much, much longer than this podcast. The Americans make up for their absence by horrifying Iris and Puff, and we cover everything from the power of warmup jerseys to the tenderness of picking up your bro’s teeth off the ice.
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Goaltending optional
Canucks’ Black History Month and NJ’s Lunar New Year warmups
Where’s the puck?
Zdeno Chara: the man, the myth, the legend
Martin St. Louis’ hobbit pedagogy
Bruins...
2022-03-111h 08OMG They Were Teammates!4: So You Wanna Get a Gordie Howe(February 11, 2022) This time it’s just two friends, but they have plenty to say about what’s been happening around the NHL since last time. Well, maybe slightly more to say about the Canadian teams, but that’s okay.
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Zegras does the Michigan
Certainly one way to get a jersey
Reunited and it feels so good
Our Jimmy….? Fighting??
Sick Lunar New Year sweaters from VGK and Jersey
Johnny Hockey plays a child in the ASG
Tom Wilson, N...
2022-03-021h 26OMG They Were Teammates!3: Connor McDavid Stole My Poster(January 22, 2022) Four friends (minus one) talk goalie hugs, sports media ethics, cuddling drama, and rank the Metro Division’s graphic design.
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Pissy Saga
The Teddy Toss
Fratricide
Zdeno Chara Still Fights
These Guys Must Have Some History
We Love An EBUG
Karel Vejmelka Ain’t Here to Play
Tukka Rask = Bud Light Girl Confirmed
Goalie Hugs
The Ballad of the Superbuddies
3 Prospects, 1 Car
Sabres in Youth Hockey Sweaters
The...
2022-02-211h 12OMG They Were Teammates!2: No Rats in Alberta(January 9, 2022) Four friends chop it up about all things NHL, from the latest games to the wildest stories.
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Trouba in the net
Tom Wilson lost a bet
We love Zach Hyman
RIP to the Athletic
Two Touch Gone Wrong Volume 1
Caps’ own goal
Zach MFin’ Fucale
Music Credit:
“Buckeye Bonzai” – Vans in Japan
Hosted by Iris, Mac, Steph, and Puff.
Produced by Mac.
Special thanks to Jess, Lizzie, and Ef
2022-02-2159 minOMG They Were Teammates!1: Edmonton’s Largest Menorah(January 2, 2022) Four friends welcome you to a new show about hockey! On ice, off ice: if the drama’s juicy or the story’s adorable, you’ll hear about it on OMG, They Were Teammates.
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Santa Jagr
The choir at the Winter Classic
Blues’ beach fits
Zach Hyman lights the menorah
Nikolaj Ehlers “home” for Christmas
Trevor Zegras’ lowlight reel
Team Russia kicked off their flight home (again)
Kraken fan saves Canucks’ staffer’s life
First Indigenous w...
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