Drop the Mitts Hockey
by Chris Davis
Drop the Mitts Hockey, hosted by Chris Davis discusses the latest NHL, NCAA, PWHL and Junior hockey news, rumors, and game-day scores every week, and other trending news across every league. You can follow Chris on X @chrisjdavis11, as well as all of the official Drop the Mitts Hockey social media platforms @DroptheMittsHockey and the official Youtube @DropMittsHockey. Please subscribe on your favorite audio listening platforms and give the show a 5-Star rating on audio platforms that accept listener feedback, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
Episodes
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Episode 53: Will Zellers
One of the newest members of the Boston Bruins, current forward for the Green Bay Gamblers and University of North Dakota commit Will Zellers joins the pod. Will talks about how he found out about the trade that sent him from the Colorado Avalanche organization over to the Boston Bruins on…
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Episode 52: Sam Rinzel
Sam Rinzel, 2022 first round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks, Hobey Baker nominee and current Defenseman for the Minnesota Gophers joins Drop the Mitts to talk about his season thus far. The Gophers currently sit fourth in the country in the College Hockey rankings and have a huge test this…
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Episode 51: John Forslund
John Forslund, play by play announcer for the Seattle Kraken and NHL on TNT joins the podcast! John and Chris sit down to talk about some of the huge moves the Seattle Kraken have made in the offseason including hiring Dan Bylsma as their next head coach, signing Brandon Montour and Chandler...
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Episode 50: Logan Hensler
Former Defenseman for the US National Development Program and current member of the Wisconsin Badgers Logan Hensler joins us for Episode 50 of Drop the Mitts! Chris and Logan discuss his time with the US National Development Team and how significant they were in improving his game. He also...
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Episode 49: Dean Letourneau
Dean Letourneau, the 25th overall pick in this year's NHL Draft to the Boston Bruins joins Drop the Mitts! Dean will be playing for the Boston College Eagles this season and talks about his expectations going into his Freshman year. After attending Bruins Development Camp Dean talks about his...
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Episode 48: Angus Crookshank
Angus Crookshank of the Ottawa Senators joins Drop the Mitts to talk about the phenomenal of a 2023-2024 season he had. He talks about the whirlwind of a week he had getting the call up to play with the Ottawa Senators, skating his rookie lap in Las Vegas against the Golden Knights and scoring…
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Episode 47: Luke Rowe
Former Air Force Academy Falcons Captain, current Defenseman for the Ontario Reign, Luke Rowe joins Drop the Mitts! Chris and Luke talk about Luke signing his first professional hockey contract very recently signing a 1 year deal with the Ontario Reign. He talks about scoring his first…
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Episode 46: Logan Stankoven
Dallas Stars Forward Logan Stankoven joins the Drop the Mitts to talk about his first season both in the AHL and his call-up to the NHL. Logan talks about the teams deep playoff run and what it was like playing in a playoff environment especially in his home barn at American Airlines Center.…
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Episode 45: Chris Pelosi
2023 Boston Bruins 3rd round pick, Quinnipiac commit, and most recently Forward for the Sioux Falls Stampede Chris Pelosi joins the pod! The two Chris' sit down to talk about this past season, playing with fellow Boston Bruins draft pick Beckett Hendrickson, and the increase in production. Chris...
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Episode 44: Will Felicio
WE ARE BACK! After a week long sabbatical in Dallas and Washington DC we are back to talk some hockey! University of Michigan commit, Waterloo Blackhawks Defenseman Will Felicio joins the podcast to talk so puck! Coming off a great season in the USHL Will talks about preparing for the NHL Draft...
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Episode 43: Steven Kampfer
2011 Stanley Cup Champion with the Boston Bruins, Olympian and most recently Captain of the Tucson Roadrunners Steven Kampfer joins Drop the Mitts! Steven talks about his crazy run in Professional Hockey: playing College Hockey for the University of Michigan, the 2011 Stanley Cup season and…
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Episode 42: Matthew Schaefer
Recent Gold Medalist in the U18 Men's Worlds, number one overall selection in the Ontario Hockey League Draft, and one of the top rated prospects in the 2025 NHL Draft class Matthew Schaefer joins Drop the Mitts! Matt talks about his experience traveling to Finland and going to war with his…
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Episode 41: Jack Devine
University of Denver Forward, Hobey Baker Nominee and National Champion Jack Devine joins the podcast! Jack talks about the unbelievable season he had at Denver being nominated for the Hobey Baker Award and taking down Boston College in the National Championship game. He talks so highly of...
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Episode 40: Tim Peel
Legendary NHL referee Tim Peel joins Drop the Mitts to talk some PLAYOFF HOCKEY. Is this the end of Steven Stamkos in Tampa Bay? Florida advances and are an absolute wagon and Tim dives into not only the phenomenal play of Matthew Tkachuk but his leadership as well. Tim and Chris dive into the...
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Episode 39: Jordan Schmaltz "JSwish"
The People's Insider Jordan Schmaltz aka "JSwish" joins the Drop the Mitts. Ahead of the Arizona Coyotes season finale and final game in Arizona JSwish talks about the passionate fan base of the Yotes and how important hockey is in Arizona. He and fellow Hockey Night in Scottsdale host Robby…
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Episode 38: Bobby Robins
BOBBY ROBINS JOINS DROP THE MITTS. Chris and Bobby have an hour and a half of unfiltered talk about puck and life. Bobby talks about the recent release of his SAVAGE MEMOIR Sex, Drugs, Pucks and Souls Secret Life Of A Hockey Fighter. Bobby has an absolute insane life journey and has been to HELL...
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Episode 37: Drew Commesso
Former BU Terrier, and current Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford Ice Hogs Goaltender Drew Commesso joins Drop the Mitts! Drew talks about his adjustment from playing at Boston University to now being the starting goalie for the Rockford Ice Hogs the AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks. Drew…
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Episode 36: Colby Cohen
WE'VE GOT PLAYOFF COLLEGE HOCKEY TODAY! Host of Mornin Cuppa Hockey and former professional hockey player Colby Cohen joins Drop the Mitts to talk some College Hockey. Colby talks about his time at Boston University and his legendary goal to win the National Championship over Miami of Ohio. We…
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Episode 35: Hockey East Tournament Preview/NHL Mock Draft 1.0
After a two week hiatus DROP THE MITTS IS BACK! The Hobey Baker nominees were released and Chris dives into the nominees and who were the snubs for the award? Does Macklin Celebrini become the youngest player to ever win the Hobey Baker at 17? Drop the Mitts will have BOOTS ON GROUND covering the...
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Episode 34: Sam Lipkin
From the reigning National Championship winning Quinnipiac Bobcats, the set up man on the iconic overtime goal, Sam Lipkin joins Drop the Mitts for Episode 34. Sam talks about the goal and what he saw on the play along with Jacob Quillan's iconic celly hitting the Selanne with the stick toss in…
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Episode 33: Ben Gaudreau
Our first ever tendy on Drop the Mitts! Two-time WJC Gold Medalist, Tampa Bay Lightning prospect and current Erie Otters Goalie Ben Gaudreau joins the show! Ben talks about the trade that sent him from the Sarnia Sting to the Erie Otters at the end of 2023 and now having an incredible season and…
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Episode 32: Jackson Dorrington/Aiden Celebrini
BEANPOT PREVIEW Two players who will be playing in today's Beanpot Finals joined the pod to talk about the upcoming Beanpot Finals. From the Northeastern Huskies Defensemen Jackson Dorrington (0:28) and from the Boston University Terriers Aiden Celebrini (20:00) Both guys gave their perspective…
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Episode 31: Gunnarwolfe Fontaine
HUGE TRADE BREAKS MID EPISODE Mid recording Elias Lindholm was traded from the Calgary Flames to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2024 First round pick, a Conditional 2024 Fourth Round Pick, Andrei Kuzmenko, Hunter Brzustewicz, Joni Jurmo. Huge trade to kick off the All Star Weekend. The...
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Episode 30: Massimo Rizzo
MAYHEM ON BRUINS TWITTER. The rumor boys over at Spittin Chiclets reporting that former Bruins Captain Patrice Bergeron has been skating a lot. Could Bergy make a return to help the Bruins for a Cup run? The San Jose Sharks announce that they will be retiring Joe Thornton's #19 in the 2024-2025...
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Episode 29: Pierre McGuire
MAYHEM IN THE NHL. Chris is joined by a legend in the game of hockey, longtime NHL analyst and two-time Stanley Cup Champion Pierre McGuire. Chris and Pierre sit down to discuss the latest on the blockbuster trade that sent current Boston College Forward Cutter Gauthier to the Anaheim Ducks in...
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Episode 28: Everything College Hockey
WORLD JUNIOR GOLD MEDAL GAME: TEAM USA vs TEAM SWEDEN Chris gives a preview to the Gold Medal Game, players to watch and score predictions. Founder of Everything College Hockey James Murray joins the pod to gives his prediction of the game and his predictions on Player of the Tournament. James…
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Episode 27: Matt Copponi
The PWHL season is underway! The first PWHL game on American soil PWHL Boston opens up their season at Tsongas Arena against PWHL Minnesota. Chris dives into players to watch in this game which include newly names Captain Hilary Knight and 3rd overall pick Alina Muller. For PWHL Minnesota the…
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Episode 26: Ryan Ufko
Chris is solo-dolo for Episode 26 and talking all things World Juniors. Tons of games have been played so far in the World Juniors and we have seen tons of highlight reel goals and saves. Projected 1st overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and Boston University star Macklin Celebrini notches 5…
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Episode 25: Aidan McDonough
WORLD JUNIORS IS ALMOST HERE! Chris is joined by Brett Howard of the OnlyBruins Podcast to talk about the current state of the Boston Bruins as well as breaking down his native Canada's World Junior Roster. Will newly added center Matthew Poitras join projected number 1 pick Macklin Celebrini on…
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Episode 24: Teddy Stiga
Chris and Tommy sit down for another juicy episode of Drop the Mitts. The boys discuss the St Louis Blues recent firing of Craig Berube and where this team is headed. There is no love for John Tavares in Long Island after he received a loud shower of boo's after scoring his 1000th point. Was this...
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Episode 23: John Whipple
The World Junior Championship rosters have been released and Chris, Tommy and Zack dive into the United States, Canada and Sweden rosters as well as what a Team Russia team might look like if they were in the tournament. Who were the snubs? The boys Nikita Zadorov was traded last week to the...
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Episode 22: Kamil Bednarik
Fresh off a 2 week break for Thanksgiving the boys are back and buzzing for Episode 22 with some HUGE news around the NHL. From Patty Kane signing with the Detroit Red Wings to the Corey Perry fiasco that occured earlier this week as well as the firing of Dean Evason in Minnesota. The boys also...
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Episode 21: Calum Ritchie
Chris and Tommy are welcomed by new Drop the Mitts member Zack Williams who brings a ton of hockey knowledge to the table. The boys try to answer "What is happening in Edmonton?" Earlier this week Jay Woodcroft was fired and replaced with Kris Knoblauch. The Buffalo Sabres will be missing Tage...
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Episode 20: Cole Hutson
Chris and Tommy are back at it for Episode 20 of Drop the Mitts! The boys sit down and discuss the latest trades, injuries, and suspensions across the National Hockey League. Drop the Mitts have special guest from the US National Development Program, Boston University commit and one of the top...
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Episode 19: Brodie Ziemer
Lot of good changes happening for Drop the Mitts Hockey. New co-host Tommy Bennett joins Chris for their first episode together to discuss all things hockey. The boys give a touching tribute to Adam Johnson who was lost this past weekend in a devastating accident playing the game he loved. RIP...
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Episode 18: NHL, Cawlidge Hawkey, PWHL Roundup
Chris and Mike sit down to discuss the state of the NHL and where team's are at almost 10 games in. Are the Oiler's in trouble without McJesus? Are the Red Wings a wagon? Does Nikita Zadorov deserve better than he's getting in Calgary? On the College the UNH Wildcats are off to a hot start in...
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Episode 17: Jonny Lazarus
DROP THE MITTS BOYS ARE BACK! Chris and Mikey are joined by Content Creator for Bleacher Report Open Ice, New York Rangers Writer for The Hockey News, host of the Blue Crew Pod and Chiclets Cup Champion Jonny Lazarus! Jonny talks to Chris about the being in Buffalo for the Spittin Chiclets Cup,...
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Episode 16: Gavin McCarthy
HOCKEY IS BACK! Chris and Mike are fired up and absolutely buzzing to have hockey back. The boys sit down to discuss the Owen Power extension with the Buffalo Sabres, as well as Lindy Ruff signing an extension to remain the New Jersey Devils Head Coach. The boys discuss the debuts of rookie…
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Episode 15: Riley Duran
With the season less than a week away the fellas sit down to talk some last minute roster moves across the league as well as a few contract extensions in the Western Conference that have people buzzing. Some very high profile rookies have made their case to make their respective teams including...
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Episode 14: Trevor Connelly
Episode 14 of Drop the Mitts the boys talk about the legacy of Calgary Flames assistant GM Chris Snow, Highlights from the NHL Preseason, and Cole Eiserman announcing his commitment to Boston University. Chris also sits down with Tri-City Storm Forward and the 11th ranked prospect according to...
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Episode 13: Empty Netters Podcast
The boys sit down with Dan and Chris Powers of the Empty Netters Podcast to talk all things hockey. We discuss the new Bruins centennial jersey's with the boys as well as talking about how they got started and how the Empty Netters Podcast and Friday Beers brand came about. We also discuss the...
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Episode 12: Gavin McKenna
A preview of this weekend's NHL Prospect Challenge in Buffalo, New York involving the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres and the Ottawa Senators. Chris and Mike also discuss the Mike Babcock camera roll situation in Columbus. The boys are...
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Episode 11: Ty Gallagher
Chris and Mike sit down to discuss some of the recent moves across the NHL. A few big tickets were signed with Rasmus Dahlin and Jake Sanderson. Chris also sat down with Boston University Terriers Defenseman Ty Gallagher to discuss expectations for the upcoming college season, his experience...
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Episode 10: Reagan Rust
Please consider helping spread the word about the GoFundMe that was created for Massachusetts State Trooper Matthew McRae. Matthew was critically injured and remains in the ICU in Utah. We appreciate any support and will continue to help the McRae family any way we can through this journey. Chris...
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Episode 9: Trevor Kuntar
Chris and Mike sit down and talk to former Boston College Eagle Forward and current Boston Bruins forward Trevor Kuntar. The boys talk about his draft experience, expectations with the team this year and his entire career at Boston College. The boy's also give their 2024 Hobey Baker predictions...
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Episode 8: Mike Hardman
The National Hockey League mourns the loss of former 15th overall pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs Rodion Aminov and the boys offer their deepest condolences to his family and friends. We discuss the Bruins signing former Harvard Captain John Farinacci to a 2 year deal and what he could bring to…
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Episode 7: Logan Stankoven
The boys discuss the trade heard round the world with Erik Karlsson being dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Chris and Mike give their Pacific Division predictions and expectations for the game NHL 24. Chris sits down with former Kamploops Blazers Captain, and current Dallas Stars top prospect…
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Episode 6: Marc McLaughlin
The boys sit down with Boston Bruins forward and former Boston College Eagles Captain Marc McLaughlin talking offseason and expectations for this upcoming season for the Bruins. The boys also announce a huge news and an exciting new chapter for the Drop the Mitts Hockey Podcast. Chris and Mike...
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Episode 5: Thank You Bergy
After Boston Bruins Captain Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement earlier this week the boys reminisce and look back on his remarkable career. We talk about what Bergy has meant not only to the Bruins organization but to the entire city of Boston and the National Hockey League. There will…
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Episode 4: Zach Benson
Chris and Mike sit down for another awesome episode and give their predictions on how the Atlantic Division will shape up. They also sat down with the 13th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft to the Buffalo Sabres Zach Benson. Zach talks about what his process was like leading up to the combine…
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About this show
Drop the Mitts Hockey, hosted by Chris Davis discusses the latest NHL, NCAA, PWHL and Junior hockey news, rumors, and game-day scores every week, and other trending news across every league. You can follow Chris on X @chrisjdavis11, as well as all of the official Drop the Mitts Hockey social media platforms @DroptheMittsHockey and the official Youtube @DropMittsHockey. Please subscribe on your favorite audio listening platforms and give the show a 5-Star rating on audio platforms that accept listener feedback, such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts.
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