Howitzer Hockey

Episodes

1. 41

   41. Ottawa Fires DJ Smith, World Juniors, Every Teams Wish List, and More

   HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! Have a good listen to this holiday themed episode as we discuss every NHL teams needs/wants that could/should be on their wish list this season. Also Ottawa finally fired DJ Smith as the head coach. Talk a little bit on the Blues again as Kyrou was in the media about his...

   Dec 23, 2023

   1h 00m
2. 40

   40. Flyers Stay Hot, LA Kings, Hurricanes, Another Coach Fired, and More

   The Philadelphia Flyers might be one of the best stories in the league right now and they are building something special in Philly. Craig Berube gets canned in St. Louis, Hurricanes continue to be sub par, they need a spark. Ohtani signs a massive contract with the Dodgers. Kraken can't seem to…

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   Dec 15, 2023

   1h 17m
3. 39

   39. Coyotes, Penguins, Lightning, Trade Rumours, and More

   We have a ton on deck for this weeks episode. Arizona Coyotes are looking realllllly good right now, and a certain someone has been a big part as to why. Penguins are struggling right now, is there a way for them to bounce back? Lightning have been just meh right now. There has been a ton of…

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   Dec 8, 2023

   1h 11m
4. 38

   38. Global Series, NHL All-Star Game, and More

   We put together a little bonus episode to talk about some other news that has been happening in the hockey world. Hope you enjoy this to get your week going.

   Dec 4, 2023

   34m
5. 37

   37. Kane is a Red Wings, Perry News, Wild Fire Coach, and More

   A lot on the board this week; Patrick Kane finally signs and he chose Detroit. Why did he choose to play in Detroit? We cover the history of players who have had hip resurfacing surgery as well. Corey Perry was a major headline in the hockey world this week as well and the rumours were swirling....

   Dec 1, 2023

   53m
6. 36

   36. Global Series, Nylander, 3-on-3 OT Rules, Oilers, Capitals, and More

   After a couple weeks off the boys have recovered enough from the flu bug to drop a new episode that includes; the Global Series, William Nylander and his amazing start to the season, 3-on-3 OT possibly changing the rules, Oilers continue to be the talk of the league as the struggles haven't…

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   Nov 23, 2023

   1h 10m
7. 35

   35. Bruins and Canucks Hot Starts, Oilers Woes, and Much More.

   Neckguards are starting to gain some traction around the NHL. Boston might just be the best team in the East once again this season, Canucks very well could be the best Canadian team. Quinn Hughes is off to a unbelievable start to the season. We also discuss Jack Hughes' status and we couldn't...

   Nov 10, 2023

   59m
8. 34

   34. Senators Chaos, Jumbo Joe/Stastny Hang Em Up, Jack Hughes, and More

   We are back in studio for this one folks and the quality is a lot better lol. We talk about a lot that has gone on in the past week; couple retirements, Ottawa Senators chaos, Jack Hughes and Frank Vatrano hot starts, Leafs goaltending situation, Heritage Classic, Adam Johnson, and more. Tune in...

   Nov 3, 2023

   59m
9. 33

   33. Oilers, Red Wings, Flyers, Kopitar, and More.

   It was our first episode over zoom this week and we definitely have some kinks to work out. We will be back in the studio soon for some better quality listening for you fans! but enjoy this episode as we discuss the struggling Oilers, the red hot Red Wings and Flyers. Anze Kopitar is now the all...

   Oct 29, 2023

   46m
10. 32

    32. The 2023-2024 NHL Season Is Here

    This episode on Howitzer Hockey we cover the host Joel’s experience in Montreal seeing the home opener against Bedard and the Blackhawks. Running into head coach Martin St. Louis a few times. Injury bug hitting some teams locker rooms already. Hot and cold players/teams. Big signings. New…

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    Oct 19, 2023

    1h 13m
11. 31

    31. Prediction Week, Make the Case for Cup Champ, NEW SEGMENT and More

    We are less than a week away from the 2023-24 season! WOWZA! It's so close we can almost smell it!! This episode we will be giving you this seasons predictions of our predicted standings in each Conference! What teams will make the playoffs and what teams will not, and why we came to this…

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    Oct 5, 2023

    1h 09m
12. 30

    30. Atlantic Division Preview

    We are back again this week as we wrap up the division previews. NHL hockey is back as preseason is well underway already and just a few weeks away from the regular season starting up. In this week's episode we cover every team in the Atlantic and pick who we think will have the best season.…

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    Sep 26, 2023

    1h 22m
13. 29

    29. Metropolitan Division Preview

    We have been away from the mics way to long. The offseason was gruesome and difficult for the both of us to get back in the weight room to improve our game for this upcoming season. But, we are back with a preview for the Metro. We think it is clear the Devils and Hurricanes will be juggernauts…

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    Sep 20, 2023

    1h 05m
14. 28

    28. Central Division Preview, Karlsson TRADED, Wilson and Terry Resign, plus More.

    Host Joel doesn't know who Travis Scott is?!?! What year is he living in? Central Division is a top heavy division with a couple clear juggernauts. Boys discuss which of the teams they like to go deep into the playoffs next season and what team or teams could surprise. Erik Karlsson finally got...

    Aug 10, 2023

    1h 35m
15. 27

    27. Pacific Division Preview, Aho Extension, Tarasenko and Swayman Signings, Are Aliens Real??

    Is there extraterrestrial lifeform or are we the only ones in this enormous galaxy? The boys discuss the topic. The dive into the Pacific Division preview; who has the best team going into the season next year? Oilers, Knights, Kings, Flames, Canucks, Kraken, Ducks, or Sharks. Spolier alert it...

    Aug 2, 2023

    1h 10m
16. 26

    26. Patrice Bergeron Retires, Erik Karlsson, Players On Make It or Break Deals, and More.

    After another couple weeks off the boys link up for an off-season episode. It has been a slow off-season after July 2nd so we provide our listeners with some song recommendations, inform them of the latest news such as; Bergeron hanging up the skates, Erik Karlsson trade destinations, Kiprusoff...

    Jul 26, 2023

    56m
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    25. NHL Off-Season is in Full Swing

    We have been away for a couple weeks, but since the NHL is now officially in full swing during the off-season. The boys discuss the best signings, which teams have improved the most, surprises during the draft, the players select and their potential. This is one of our longest episodes to date…

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    Jul 9, 2023

    1h 35m
18. 24

    24. Knights Are Champions, Florida Injuries, Senators Get New Ownership, Rangers New Head Coach, Devils, and More.

    The VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS are Stanley Cup Champions! What a run by this team, everyone stepped up and no one was a liability to this team during the playoffs. Marchessault wins the Conn Smythe Trophy but could have been award to many others on the Knights. Touch on the Penguins hiring Spezza as…

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    Jun 16, 2023

    1h 23m
19. 23

    23. Knights vs Panthers, Blue Jackets Make A Trade, Flyers, Winnipeg Drama, Brand New Segment, and More

    The Boys decided to record a late one after Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, and we are glad we decided to wait. Florida finally found a way to get a win against Vegas and get their first ever Stanley Cup Finals win but will they be able to comeback in this series? Columbus makes a big splash…

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    Jun 9, 2023

    1h 05m
20. 22

    22.2. Stanley Cup Finals, Latvia Wins Bronze/Canada Wins Gold, Leafs Hire New GM, Predators Get New Coach, and More.

    We covered a ton this episode as we were unable to upload our previous episode that we recorded last week, such a shame you guys couldn't have listened to it. Back on track now and hopefully no more hiccups with our program. Stanley Cup Finals are here!!! This is where legends are born! What team...

    Jun 1, 2023

    1h 01m
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    21. Arizona Relocating? Penguins GM Search, Round 3 Predictions, Leafs and Oilers Needs, Crosby, and More.

    ROUND 3 is here, we are now down to only 4 teams! Dallas, Vegas, Florida, and Carolina will battle it out for a chance to lift the Stanley Cup. A ton of reflection on the Round 2 matchups. Leafs continue to fail in the playoffs; we talk possible fixes and changes that need to be made. Kraken had…

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    May 19, 2023

    1h 16m
22. 20

    20. Chicago Wins The Draft Lottery, Gallant Fired, Landeskog Injury, Bo Jackson, Round 2 Wrap-Up, and More.

    A lot went on in the hockey world this past week. Round 2 hasn't been as exciting as Round 1 matchups but we have a strong feeling it is going to start picking up! Oilers and Knights are not afraid of the rough stuff, Petro is trying to chop Draisaitl's hand off. Kraken are no joke, plus they get...

    May 12, 2023

    1h 08m
23. 19

    19. Round 2 Matchups, LEAFS Win A Playoff Round, Kraken Beat The Defending Champs, Bruins Lost, and More.

    Round 1 is already over and it is hard to believe how fast the playoffs are going by. Another thing that is so hard to believe is that the Toronto Maple Leafs finally won a playoff round, snapping their 19 year drought. Devils win the battle of the Hudson as they bested the Rangers in 7.…

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    May 4, 2023

    1h 14m
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    18. Rounding Out The 1st Round Of The Playoffs, Leafs Comebacks, Suspensions, Oettinger, and More.

    A very exciting first round of the playoffs so far. We have had some shit officiating though and some teams are getting the shit end of the stick when it comes to some of these calls. The Toronto Maple Leafs look like a different team as of late as they look to advance past the 1st round since...

    Apr 27, 2023

    1h 13m
25. 17

    17. Playoffs Are In Full Force, Big Hits, Officiating, Special Teams, Game 1 Previews, and More.

    Finally playoff hockey is here!! Has been a good start for some teams in the league and some shaky starts for others. A lot of adjusting for teams trailing 1-0 in their series. We cover every Game 1 of the playoffs so far. How were the Devils the favourites in the series? Rangers looked great and...

    Apr 20, 2023

    1h 00m
26. 16

    16. 2023 ROUND 1 NHL PLAYOFFS PREVIEW

    We go over each round of round 1 in the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs. Who can be key factors to their teams success to win a series. What teams have no chance and are basically getting a participation medal for showing up. And what teams we think are going to be advancing to round 2. We are so...

    Apr 17, 2023

    1h 00m
27. 15

    15. 1st Guest - Marshall Mayne, Make The Case, Erik Karlsson, Leafs, Gatorade vs BioSteel, Canada's 2018 World Junior Team, and More.

    Hello hockey fans, would anyone care for a Gatorade or a BioSteel? We have a great episode this week, as we have our first guest on the show, Marshall Mayne. We pick apart his brain throughout the show. Our take on who we think is the most underrated player this year in the regular season. The...

    Apr 12, 2023

    1h 25m
28. 14

    14. Darryl Sutter, Predators, Joe Biden, McDavid Gets 140, Teams Playing Spoiler, and More.

    The end of the season is quickly approaching and we are covering all you have to know but how the hell did Gary bettman get the job as commissioner of the NHL anyways and why he gets booed in almost everywhere he talks in public? Will Darryl Sutter be with the Calgary Flames to start next season?...

    Mar 30, 2023

    1h 03m
29. 13

    13. Stanley Cup Predictions, LA Kings, Penguins Recent Struggles, NHLPA Player Polls, and More.

    A wide variety of topics were discussed this week and even went where no podcast has went in a long time..... talking about the LA Kings and how they are quietly one of the best teams in the west this year. Pittsburgh Penguins and their recent struggles. Who is to blame on the team? We review…

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    Mar 22, 2023

    1h 14m
30. 12

    12. NHL Expansion, Jets, Fletcher Fired, QMJHL To Ban Fighting, Injuries, and More.

    Hi, all you all animals!!! Danny breire the new GM of the broad street bullies .. like what? are they finally going to drift back to playing like the bullies? Management thinks so… Kaprizov and Svechnikov…what sadness :0 The Winnipeg Jets are sliding down a mountain. Binnington up to his old...

    Mar 17, 2023

    1h 33m
31. 11

    11. Tampa's Struggles, Bruins Cup Favorites?, Senators Pushing Lately, Best Trade of 2022-23, and More.

    Is everything alright in Tampa Bay? Cooper feels like some players aren't playing up to the franchise standard. How serious is this Boston Bruins team in winning the Stanley Cup? Seem to be everybody's Cup favorites. Ottawa is making a late push to get into the playoffs, but have a lot of tough...

    Mar 9, 2023

    1h 00m
32. 10

    10. TRADES! Kane, Meier, Leafs Get Aggressive, Bruins Beef Up, Tampa Adds Size, and More.

    You get a player, you get a player, you get pick, everybody gets something! What a week it has been in the NHL trade wise, there has been so many trades and they aren't small deals either. The East just might kill each other. Showtime, Patty Kane goes to the New York Rangers just like he wanted,...

    Mar 2, 2023

    1h 05m
33. 9

    9. Rihanna, Rangers, Flames Struggles, Meier, Leafs Needs, and More.

    Trade rumours are swirling like every time we hit the flusher after a do do. What is going on in Calgary? Struggles continue as we go into the second half of the season. Kane to Leafs, Kane to Rangers? Meier to Devils, Meier to Leafs? Looks like the Maple Leafs will get a player regardless, even…

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    Feb 16, 2023

    1h 06m
34. 8

    8. All-Star Game, Playoff Seeding, LeBron James, Lou Lamoriello, Make The Case, and More.

    Do people still watch the All-Star game or do they watch paint dry instead? We share our opinions on this years events and some ideas on how to improve it. Crosby said he would like to see the playoff format go back to 1-8 to reward the higher seeding teams. LeBron James breaks the NBA all time...

    Feb 9, 2023

    1h 06m
35. 7

    7. Tankshow, Islanders Big Splash, NHL Viewership Is Down, and New Segment "MAKE THE CASE".

    If you want to hear a good hockey podcast then you better listen to this one! We got trade talks, Hurricanes mean business, Islanders now a playoff team?!?!? Is Lou Lamoriello going for gold in his twilight years and putting all of his chips into the centre of the table. Is there truly tanking in...

    Feb 2, 2023

    1h 04m
36. 6

    6. Gaudreau's Return, Shoulder Injuries, Trade Talk, Snowblowers, and Much More.

    Discussion on the never ending Canucks coaching and roster dilemma, Johnny Hockeys return to Calgary as it was not a warm welcome back. Retiring jersey numbers, should they be doing it as often as some teams are? Shoulder injuries and how they impact a player for the future. Trade speculation…

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    Jan 26, 2023

    1h 15m
37. 5

    5. Ed Belfour Story, Devils, Canucks, All-Star Game, Should The NHL Take Out The Shootout, and More.

    This week we cover a variety of different topics from a story back in the day involving legendary goaltender Ed Belfour. How the New Jersey Devils are playing so far this season, can they make the playoffs? What are the Canucks going to do with their team? Jim Rutherford wasn't shy with the media...

    Jan 19, 2023

    1h 14m
38. 4

    4. NHL Team In Halifax, Bedard Thoughts, Lebron's Favourite Quote, Power House Teams, and More.

    Will there ever be a team in Halifax, Nova Scotia? Family package deals for hockey games, should more teams being doing them to get more people to the games. Are any NHL players on steroids or are they all clean? If you were Bedard what NHL team would you want to get selected by? Quotes to live…

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    Jan 12, 2023

    1h 23m
39. 3

    3. McDavid, Dead Puck Era Is Over, Erik Karlsson, Damar Hamlin, and More.

    McDavid is scoring at a rate we haven't seen in years, can he break 140 points and 60 goals this season? The Dead Puck Era is officially over, hopefully we never see it again because are more entertained as viewers. Can Erik Karlsson break the 100 point mark this season? Does he get traded by the...

    Jan 4, 2023

    1h 02m
40. 2

    2. World Juniors, Best Hockey Country, ICE BATHS, Crosby Talk, and More.

    Lots of World Junior talk, will Canada win back to back Gold Medals? Who is the best hockey Country? Touch base on the generational talent Connor Bedard and compare him to certain NHLers. Do athletes still take ice baths to help heal their body's? Leafs getting fined for breaking the CBA. Sidney...

    Dec 31, 2022

    1h 12m
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    1. Wild Card Teams, Front Runners for League Awards, and More.

    Talk on which teams we think are fringe playoff teams and locks in their conference. Also touch base on the league front runners for the Hart, Jack Adams, Norris, Calder, etc. Who have been the best players so far in the NHL up to the holiday break. What does Arizona need to do to draw in fans?…

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    Dec 26, 2022

    1h 30m