Winnipeg born WHL broadcasted Les Lazaruk joins Brian Munz and Kevin Olszewski fresh off his 2000th career broadcast in the WHL. They recount stories, the night it was and his career in broadcast before teeing up the second half of the WHL schedule in the East Division.
Check out what former Winnipeg ICE Goaltender is up too and his reflections on his WHL career.
Meet the newest member of the Winnipeg ICE!
In this episode Brian and KO are joined by Vancouver Canucks Assistant Coach Nolan Baumgartner who got his start in hockey in the WHL with the Kamloops Blazers. Listen in for lots of great stories!
Brian and KO are joined by former ICE Captain Jason Jaffray who went on to have an extensive professional hockey playing career. The way it all happened is by fate, determination and a long ride on the highway. Listen in to hear this incredible story and more.
Brian Munz and Kevin Olszewski take over the show and bring in the WHL's Player of the Week from #WHLOpening Week in ICE forward Owen Pederson. Listen in!
In this episode Mack transitions the show to Brian Munz who will be the new host of ICE Breaker Show. Brian brings on four guests ahead of this years NHL Draft including Carson Lambos, Owen Pederson, Mikey Milne and Gage Alexander. Defenseman Carson Lambos is the highest ranked WHL blueliner among North American skaters at number 11. In 2019-20, the 18 year old had 32 points (8 goals and 24 assists) to lead all WHL rookie defenseman in scoring and was +20 in 57 games. Owen Pederson is ranked 105th while left winger Mikey Milne is listed at 162, also among North American skaters. Gage Alexander is ranked 28th among North American goaltenders. Listen in to hear their plans for the weekend and the approach leading into next season!
In this episode, Mack is joined by former Winnipeg Jets 1.0 captain, Randy Carlyle. Randy tells stories from his old Jets days and about his time as the Head Coach of the Manitoba Moose. Randy also talks about his playing career then moving into coaching and the stops before that. He recalls his Stanley Cup-winning year with the Anaheim Ducks and how he remembers a certain story about Teemu Selanne at the end of the game. Listen in for all that and much more!
In this episode Mack is joined by Philadelphia Flyers prospect and Winnipeg ICE forward Connor McClennon. Connor talks about the bubble season and the benefits of playing the 24 game season. He opens up about how it helped his game and what life was like for him after the bubble. Connor also talks about last year being drafted by the Flyers and offers some advice to his teammates that are currently in their draft year and have a chance to hear their names called in this years NHL draft. Check it out for all that and much more!
ICYMI | In this episode Mack is joined by Sportsnet's Junior Hockey Analyst Sam Cosentino. Sam starts the show by talking about how he got his start in sports journalism. It wasn't the path that you might expect, or at least would have thought would lead to hockey. He spent some time in an MLB Clubhouse prior to working on TV. He then goes into depth about the WHL and the players to watch for ahead of this years shortened season but also the NHL Draft that is coming this year. He takes a look inside the East Division Hub as well as around the rest of the league.
In this episode of ICE Breaker presented by Tribbute.com Mack is joined by the Vice President of Hockey Operations and Assistant General Manager of the Winnipeg ICE, Jake Heisinger. Jake talks about the up and coming talent in the Winnipeg ICE organization. He also chats about the season inside the East Division Bubble that just recently concluded and what it means for the younger and older players. He also talks about the lasting impact Peyton Krebs will leave on the Winnipeg ICE Franchise and what it meant to see him play is first NHL game.
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In this episode of ICE Breaker Mack and AJ kick things off with some local sports talk and figure out they have gotten an Manitoba Building Trades hot take correct. Listen in to find out which one! Mack is then joined by local sports broadcaster Kevin Olszewski who covered the Winnipeg ICE this past season. He talks about his journey into sports media and how it accidentally happened thanks to a certain hockey team leaving his hometown city. Listen in for all that and much more!
In episode 39 Mack is joined by Winnipeg ICE first round pick from the 2020 WHL Draft Zach Benson. Zach talks about when he found out he was going to join the ICE in the bubble, looks back on draft day and what the moment felt like when he saw his named called by the Winnipeg ICE. Moving a bit further into this season he talks about how he found out he was going to play in the season opener and what the last year has been like for him. Also check out AJ's Manitoba Building Trades hot take! You wont want to miss it.
In this weeks episode, Mack is joined by Owen Pederson from inside the Subway East Division Hub in Regina. The ICE have kicked off their season and Owen has been a big part of their successful start. Owen chats about the difficult offseason, the challenges of things being closed down and the unknown of when they were going to be able to play again. Mack is then joined by Mitch Peacock who is in Regina doing play by play for the Winnipeg ICE and he gives his take on what he saw on opening week.
The Winnipeg ICE are less than a week away from the start of the 2021 season and we are joined by projected 1st Round NHL Draft pick and ICE defensemen Carson Lambos. Carson talks about the success he has had playing in Regina in the past as well as how he is managing expectations this season. Bottom line is, he is looking forward to getting out there and playing. Mitch Peacock is back and talks more WHL and Winnipeg ICE as he recaps the first few days of training camp. Listen in to find out about notable newcomers, returning veterans and much more!
In this episode Mack is joined by Sportsnet's Junior Hockey Analyst Sam Cosentino. Sam starts the show by talking about how he got his start in sports journalism. It wasn't the path that you might expect, or at least would have thought would lead to hockey. He spent some time in an MLB Clubhouse prior to working on TV. He then goes into depth about the WHL and the players to watch for ahead of this years shortened season but also the NHL Draft that is coming this year. He takes a look inside the East Division Hub as well as around the rest of the league.
In today's episode we go in depth on the Western Hockey League and specifically the East Division as the season approaches. Mitch Peacock takes an in depth look at players to watch within the East Division. He also chats about Carson Lambos and how he is handling NHL draft predictions ahead of this season.
The WHL has announced 3 of 4 divisions have an approved start date to begin their 24 game schedules including the East Division who houses the Winnipeg ICE. The ICE along with six other teams will play in a hub format in Regina starting on March 12th. Mack dives deeper into the decision and the surrounding excitement with talk show host and host of The Rod Pedersen Show, Rod Pedersen. He is excited and offers some great inside into what to expect. Mitch Peacock then stops by to discuss the East Division in general and the players excitement leading into this shortened season.
In this episode, Mack takes a look back on the first 32 episodes of ICE Breaker highlighting some great stories from five different guests. The ones chosen were good laughs, thoughtful stories and all around great episodes. Within the features you'll hear from Mel Davidson, Cameron Cheers, Cam Moon, Randy Carlyle and last but not least, Gary Lawless and Andrew Patterson. Later in the show, Mitch Peacock is back to talk some Western Hockey League and Winnipeg ICE! Mack takes his best shot at trivia as AJ grills him on past back to back champions in the major sports leagues.
In this episode Mack and AJ test out a new game towards the end of the show and AJ is in the spotlight first. Former Winnipeg Jet player Keith Tkachuk joins make midway through the episode to relive some great times during his NHL career. He talks about what its like to see his sons play against each other in the all Canadian division this year in the NHL as the Flames and the Senators will see a lot of each other. Keith also chats about their draft days and the quarantine period when his boys were both back at home. Winnipeg ICE analyst, Mitch Peacock is back at the end of the show to talk about the WHL and the announcement of the Alberta teams getting the go ahead on their 24 game season plus much more about the Winnipeg ICE!
