Get set for the Oilers and Blackhawks with Ben Pope from the Chicago Sun-Times. Thoughts on Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar driving the offence, Spencer Knight in goal and everything else to do with the team before they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night at Rogers Place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get a wrap up of the Edmonton Elks 2025 season from 880 CHED’s Elks analyst Blake Dermott. Hear his thoughts on Mark Kilam’s first year as head coach, the future of quarterbacking in Edmonton and if Tre Ford is a part of it, Justin Rankin’s value to the team and what it means that he re-signed and much more. Then, a preview of the CFL’s East & West Division Semi-Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott is joined once again by coach Adam Manah for the Minor Hockey Spotlight, presented by Lexus South Pointe. The topic of discussion is skills that are commonly missed by coaches when it comes to utilizing their practice time most effectively. Are people missing out on valuable development because of poor planning? We explain. Get in touch with Adam via his website ManahsHockeyDevelopment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Halloween edition of the show kicks off with a recap of Edmonton’s loss to the New York Rangers in overtime on home ice and a look at Game 6 of the World Seires between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear from New York Rangers colour analyst Dave Maloney ahead of their matchup with the Oilers at Rogers Place in Edmonton on Thursday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off a two-year contract extension with the Edmonton Elks, defensive back Tyrell Ford joins the show to talk about his first season in green and gold, what he likes about the organization and team and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Brenden Escott opens up the phone lines to hear from you on the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Blue Jays and anything else on your mind! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The October 29 show opens with host Brenden Escott recapping the Edmonton Oilers win over the Utah Mammoth and looking at the Toronto Blue Jays’ performance in the 2025 World Series against the Dodgers. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott updates you on everything happening with University of Alberta athletics during the weekly Bears and Pandas report here on 880 CHED’s Inside Sports. The thick of the fall seasons means there’s plenty to catch you up on, from the Golden Bears football program to men’s and women’s volleyball, you won’t want to miss learning about this generation of student athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get updated on everything to do with the National Hockey League thanks to our NHL insider Dave Pagnotta. From the Oilers to the Canucks and Mammoth, Dave has the latest insider info on all the teams making noise through the first 10 games of the season. Find his work online at thefourthperiod.com/ and follow him on X (@TheFourthPeriod). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott opens the October 27 show with thoughts on another Edmonton Oilers weekend double-header, the World Series ft. the Toronto Blue Jays and much more. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skating is the foundation of hockey and mastering it early can shape a player’s entire career. In this episode, Brenden sits down with Britney Millar, founder of Millar Power Skating, to break down when and how to introduce your kids to power skating, why it’s such an essential part of development and how the training evolves as players move up the ranks. Britney shares her insight from years of working with athletes at every level — from first-time skaters to elite prospects — and explains what separates good skaters from great ones. They discuss everything from building proper technique and balance to correcting bad habits and maintaining confidence on the ice. Whether you’re a hockey parent, coach, or player looking to sharpen your edge, this conversation offers valuable advice and a deeper look into how strong skating can unlock every other part of your game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Edmonton Oilers salvaged the final game of their road trip, but are they suddenly being labeled boring despite solid goaltending and defensive structure? Brenden breaks down what’s working for the Oilers as their top scorers slowly thaw out and depth players keep them afloat. Around the league, Ottawa’s shorthanded lineup is showing fight, the Islanders make a surprising goaltending coach change and Matthew Schaefer’s breakout season continues to turn heads. Plus, updates on RFA extension talks for Necas, Kempe and Panarin, and what’s brewing in Montreal with Matheson and Laine. Who’s fool’s gold in the standings right now — and which hot start has real staying power? All that and more in this week’s NHL roundup with our Insider David Pagnotta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professional box lacrosse is coming back to Edmonton. On January 16, 2026, Rogers Place will host the National Lacrosse League’s UnBOXed Series featuring the Georgia Swarm and Calgary Roughnecks — and NLL Commissioner Brett Frood joins the show to break it all down. We talk about what fans can expect from this one-night-only showcase, the sport’s deep Indigenous roots in Alberta, and whether this event could spark the return of a full-time NLL team to the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott looks at the Edmonton Oilers road trip, win over Ottawa and upcoming game against Montreal to lift the lid on the October 22 show. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In another installment of the Bears & Pandas Report, Brenden Escott is joined by the head coach of the University of Alberta’s men’s basketball program, Geoff Pippus, who takes the reigns from longtime coach Barnaby Craddock. Hear about his coaching philosophies and how his experience and success as a Canada West player and coach in Pacwest competition are expected to translate at the U Sport level. More info is available at bearsandpandas.ca/sports/mens-basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott chats with AJ Jakubec to get all the details on the Ottawa Senators, the Oilers final opponent on a difficult four-game road trip. Hear about Brady Tkachuk’s injury, Shane Pinto’s breakout and a struggle by the netminders so far. Follow AJ on X (@TheSuperAJ) to stay current on all things Ottawa sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott breaks down Edmonton Oilers road action and the ALCS between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners on an exciting night in the sports world. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott and Adam Manah link up with South Pointe Lexus in Edmonton to bring you a new weekly feature, highlighting all things minor hockey for parents and players alike. Don’t miss this week’s edition where the guys tackle the wide variety to programs and schools available for parents to enroll their young player in. Which is best? What are the pros and cons of the streams? Find out in this detailed conversations with one of Edmonton’s most esteemed skills development coaches in Manah. Find more information at manahshockeydevelopment.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenden Escott recaps an Edmonton Oilers loss on Long Island against the New York Islanders, updates you on the Blue Jays in Game 5 of the ALCS against Seattle and a brief look at the Edmonton Elks game against the B.C. Lions on 880 CHED. Don’t forget to follow Brenden on X (@BrendenEscott) and subscribe to the show wherever you get your streaming audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices