Azorcan Tours Podcast

Venice... it's on the top of many traveller's bucket list. Once you've been there, it also leaves a St Mark on your heart. On this episode Paul and Bryn chat about a wonderful tourist destination and also about some of the special spots off the beaten path. What to do and what to see. 

Everyone has HEARD about the Spengler Cup in Davos, Switzerland. But what do you actually KNOW about this winter classic in the Alps? Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths talk about this Swiss gem and its delightful location. There's plenty to do and see other than the historic hockey event. 

If you're travelling over to Europe soon... do you know what the EES is? On today's podcast Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths will guide you through an important part of travelling through the European Union. Don't get caught off guard. 

We know. We know. There's a World Juniors this coming December in Edmonton... BUT we always look a little further ahead when there's one coming up in Europe. We are going in December of 2027 but maybe you'd like to hear a little background about this event in Finland first!? Join Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths as they break down what's ahead... over a steaming bowl of reindeer stew.  

We are very excited about another Canada Bears Hockey Tour coming up this September to Finland, Estonia and Sweden. On today's episode, join Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths and they give you the scoop on this Fall's 13-day hockey tour which begins in Helsinki on September 23rd. AZORCAN Tours is the leader in European sports tours since 1994. Check out this tour's webpage at www.azorcan.net/oldtimers. Our Website: www.azorcan.netContact us:[email protected]

Hard to believe it's been over SIX weeks since we all got back from our World Junior Hockey Championship experience in Sweden. But we all survived and have many great stories to tell. Plus all the friends we saw... and all the new friends we met. On today's episode, Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths breakdown the whole event concluding in Gothenburg, Sweden. Plus we start looking ahead!!! Already!!! Sit back and enjoy the stories with Paul and Bryn on this special wrap up edition. Our Website: www.azorcan.netContact us:[email protected]@me.com

For many, they were the favourites coming in, and they got there. The host team from Sweden faces the United States of America in the Gold Medal final on nFriday, January 5th in Gothenburg. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths breakdown the Thursday games at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden. Plus they'll also look ahead to the gold medal match up.  Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.tsn.ca/world-juniorsContact us:[email protected]@me.com

Canada took it on the chin losing a tough 3-2 game to Czechia in heartbreaking fashion. This loss now eliminates Canada from further play at this year's event. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game 'wake' at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden.   Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.tsn.ca/world-juniorsContact us:[email protected]

Canada moves into the Quarter Final round after a hard working victory over Germany on New Years Eve in Round Robin play. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game 'party' at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden. Happy New Year everyone!!! Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.tsn.ca/world-juniorsContact us:[email protected]

Canada took it on the chin on Friday night losing a tough 2-0 game to the host Sweden. Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game 'wake' at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden.   Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.tsn.ca/world-juniorsContact us:[email protected]

After a big opening day win over Finland, Canada kept it rolling with a very lopsided 10-0 victory over Latvia on Day TWO.  Paul Ameida and Bryn Griffiths hosted a post game celebration at The BEAR PIT at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Gothenburg, Sweden.   Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.tsn.ca/world-juniorsContact us:[email protected]

We are HERE! Gothenburg- the Host City!Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths take some time on Christmas Day to present a quick overview of the next 12 days ahead... just on the eve of the start of this year's big event! Azorcan Tours will welcome 348 people on this tour and everyone is finally arrive by the 27th. Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.tsn.ca/world-juniorsContact us:[email protected]@me.com

Just a few days away from the start of the World Junior Hockey Championship in Gothenburg... but first a stop in spectacular Stockholm. On today's episode, Paul and Bryn set the scene from the lobby of the Clarion Sign Hotel in downtown Stockholm. On the 24th, we will all jump on a bus and head to this year's event. Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/scheduleContact us:[email protected]@me.com

Last episode we focused on Team Canada, on this edition we look at the 'other' teams at this year's World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Today Paul and Bryn chat with writer and podcaster Steven Ellis from The Daily Faceoff, host of Puck Poolies and was also a writer for The Hockey News at one point too! Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/team-rostersContact us:[email protected]@me.com

It's 'Crunch Time' for the teams heading to the World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Today Paul and Bryn chat with writer and podcaster Steven Ellis from The Daily Faceoff and co host of Puck Poolies about Team Canada. Steven was also a writer for The Hockey News at one point and just attended the Canadian pre tournament cut-down camp. Time to focus on the teams at this year's event starting with our home team. Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/team-rostersContact us:[email protected]@me.com

Here we go! The Final Update for those lucky enough to be travelling with us to the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of LAST MINUTE REMINDERS from Paul Almeida, along with Bryn Griffiths as they break it all down for you. Our Website: www.azorcan.netOther great links: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2024/wm20https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/schedulehttps://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/team-canada/men/junior/2023-24/world-championship/stats/team-rostersContact us:[email protected]@me.com

It's Tuesday, December 12th and we're just a few days away from the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of LAST MINUTE REMINDERS from Paul Almeida, along with Bryn Griffiths as they break it all down for you. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:[email protected]@me.com

Let's get this started!!! On Saturday, December 2nd the gang at AZORCAN Tours welcomed travel guests to their WJHC Kick Off Party in Edmonton. Over 100 folks were there and enjoyed a great dinner, plus collected all their game tickets, tour memorabilia and met many return friends/hockey fans. See everyone soon! Oilers Anthem singer Robert Clark kicked things off in-person (as he did in 2020) and then Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths took it from there! Here's your update podcast from our Welcome Dinner! Enjoy!For more details, check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:[email protected]@me.com

It's the end of November and we're 34 days away from the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida, along with Bryn Griffiths break it all down for you. Kick Off party, webpage information, food and beverages in The Bear Pit, updated web info and plenty of last minute details. Marty Forbes also joins Paul and Bryn as they chat about helpful apps to download BEFORE you go. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:[email protected]@me.com

Here's Part TWO- as Team Canada's Management Lead Peter Anholt joins Paul and Bryn on today's episode. Peter is in his eighth full season as the General Manager of the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League. He has a vast wealth of hockey knowledge under his helmet and Peter breaks down his lengthy career of playing, coaching and GMing in the Western Hockey League and how it all relates to this Hockey Canada gig. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:[email protected]@me.com

Team Canada's Management Lead Peter Anholt joins Paul and Bryn on today's episode. Peter is in his eighth full season as the General manager of the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the Western Hockey League and has a vast wealth of hockey knowledge under his helmet. On Today's episode he breaks down how the team is selected, and how they scout out the kids, along with other tidbits of information. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:[email protected]@me.com

It's the middle of November and we're 42 days away from the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Kick Off party, flight details, seat selection, updated web info, France/Belgium itinerary and details on the tournament seating! For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:[email protected]@me.com

TSN's Dennis Beyak joins Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths on this podcast. Today they'll talk about the hard work of broadcasting the games from the World Junior Hockey Championships. Plus, he gives us a personal career scoop. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net

TSN's Dennis Beyak joins Paul Almeida and Bryn Griffiths on this podcast. Today they'll talk about some favourite memories for Dennis from the World Junior Hockey Championships. And he's attended plenty of them, plus he has a long list of associations with teams in the Western Hockey League and the NHL. For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net

There's a chill in the air... that's either exciting... or not for you! But we're back with more details on the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida along with Bryn Griffiths break it all down for you!For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.net

It's Part 2... Another spectacular Azorcan Tours World Juniors podcast with special guest & Canada junior hockey expert Peter Loubardias. The man has a memory like a steel trap!! He joins Paul and Bryn for yet another fun episode as they reminisce about unforgettable WJC moments as we prepare for big event in Gothenburg, SwedenFor more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:[email protected]@me.com

It's the middle of September and we're back with more details on the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Jerseys, hotel upgrades, currency chat, arena restrictions, expected weather and details on Gothenburg transportation! For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:[email protected]@me.com

Long time Sportsnet Broadcaster Peter Loubardias joins Paul and Bryn for a look back at some classic memories at the World Junior Hockey Championship. Peter has 'quite' the memories for dates and stuff- it's scary! For more details on this event, check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:[email protected]@me.com

It's September 1st and we're back with another podcast plus more details on the upcoming 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Jerseys, Hotel upgrades, Currency chat, expected typical Dec/Jan weather stuff and more on ticketing! For more details check out the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:[email protected]@me.com

Here's our late summer podcast with more details on the upcoming AZORCAN Tour to the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Check the website: www.azorcan.netContact us:[email protected]@me.com

Here's our first podcast for the New Year regarding the upcoming AZORCAN Tour to the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. Check the website for further details. www.azorcan.net

BREAKING NEWS: Here's the registration process for the upcoming AZORCAN Tour to the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship in Sweden. Lots of details and Paul Almeida breaks it all down for you. BUT this tour is expected to sell out quickly... so listen carefully. Or check the website for further details. www.azorcan.net

BREAKING NEWS: Paul Almeida announces all the details on the World Junior Hockey Tour 2024 in Sweden. Includes all the extra packages too! Very exciting. www.azorcan.net

BREAKING NEWS: Ahoy!! Paul Almeida announces a new tour coming up for the Fall of 2023... you're gonna love it! www.azorcan.net

Here we go!!! It's our launch party of the World Juniors 2024 in Sweden. We'll announce all the plans and options for Azorcan Tour's next epic journey. Mark it on your calendar- Saturday, November26th at the Royal Canadian Legion- Kingsway in Edmonton. Paul and Bryn give you more details on this podcast. See you there!Streaming the event live... 6:25pm MST... check out the website for more details. www.azorcan.net

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Hosts: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]: @AzorcanGlobalTwitter: @BrynMightyMouthTwitter: @MJForbes

Hosts: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: [email protected]: [email protected]: [email protected]: @AzorcanGlobalTwitter: @BrynMightyMouthTwitter: @MJForbes

Hosts: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: [email protected]: [email protected]: @AzorcanGlobalTwitter: @BrynMightyMouth

Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: [email protected]: [email protected]

Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: [email protected]

Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: [email protected]

Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: [email protected]

Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.netE-Mail: [email protected]

Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.net

Host: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.net

Today a 'look ahead' at the event, plus some tough news to start the tournament for Team CanadaHost: Paul Almeida and Bryn GriffithsWebsite: azorcan.net

Paul and Bryn break down what's up with the World Junior Hockey Championship... and it's all because of COVID-19. Just because this year won't have fans in the seats, it doesn't mean we aren't looking ahead. We focus on 2022, 2023 AND 2024.  

We did plan on an update podcast upon returning home in February... but 2020 had other ideas. Bryn says thanks to everyone who reached out as he dealt with an major health issue. It looks like he's beaten it back, and for him, it's now full speed ahead again. 

Hope everyone had a great summer... but now there's a bite in the air... time for a long overdue look back at the 2020 World Juniors Hockey Championship. Lots of laugh PLUS a Gold medal for Canada!