Southern Skates

Episodes

1. 10

   Everybody Can Play

   In the final episode of Southern Skates, K.J. discusses the importance of racial and gender diversity in hockey. He encourages everybody regardless of race or gender to get into the game, and he encourages the development of youth hockey. K.J. ends the episode summarizing the process of "Southern...

   Dec 7, 2019

   12m
2. 9

   Reaching Out

   KJ discusses how community events such as service and outreach helps to draw fans especially in Southern markets. Such examples are the Macon Mayhem Whitey Tighty Toss and Teddy Bear Toss. Featuring special guest Zack Smith.

   Nov 25, 2019

   8m
3. 8

   How Can I Get In?

   K.J. talks about how fans can get into enjoying ice hockey action. He talks about how people can get their first exposure to the game and make it a lasting experience. Featuring special guest, Zack Smith of the Macon Mayhem.

   Nov 17, 2019

   6m
4. 7

   Shake It Up

   KJ discusses how game promotions can help people become hockey fans. He talks about how promotions make the games fun for casual fans, and how if they keep going to games with their favorite promotions, they might become invested in the game itself. This week, special guest Zack Smith from the...

   Nov 6, 2019

   9m
5. 6

   Make or Break

   In this episode, K.J. talks about how ownership can make or break a team. He gives examples of the Atlanta Thrashers terrible demise as well as the Nashville Predators rally to save their team from an owner ready to move them to Canada. K.J. also acknowledges the start of hockey season in…

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   Oct 26, 2019

   6m
6. 5

   It's Been A Long Road

   In this episode, KJ covers the history of the National Hockey League in Southern markets. From the original 1967 expansion to Wayne Gretzky's arrival in Los Angeles to the rabid expansion of the 1990s, he covers the long road the NHL has taken in the South. Throughout each team's history, there...

   Oct 10, 2019

   7m
7. 4

   Three Strikes

   In this episode, KJ discusses about how professional hockey has fallen apart in Atlanta, considered by many to be the "hub of the South." KJ talks about the three professional teams who have called Atlanta home: the NHL's Flames, the IHL's Knights, and the NHL's Thrashers. He points out that the...

   Oct 2, 2019

   6m
8. 3

   Trash Talkin'

   KJ discusses the criticisms Southern hockey teams face. Featuring special guest, Grant Goupil.

   Sep 25, 2019

   7m
9. 2

   What Is This Game, Anyways?

   KJ discusses some of the basics of the sport that fans should keep in mind when watching the game to better understand the sport.

   Sep 19, 2019

   13m
10. 1

    Why Do I Care

    In the first episode of this podcast, KJ recalls memories of being a hockey fan in the South as well as talks about why he thinks the sport can succeed in Southern markets. Intro/outro music "8-bit Let's Go!" by HeatleyBros Podcast logo designed on Canva, images from NeedPix.com and Wikimedia...

    Sep 13, 2019

    5m