PODCAST · sports
The Sports Hub
by Northern Corridor Podcast Network
This show is all about sports, from hockey to football, rowing, baseball both on a local, regional, national and international level. Short shows with an informative interview.
Episodes
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Episode 3: The Sports Hub-S4-EP3-Hogan Blais West Virginia University golf
On this episode host Denis J. Puska has an extended interview with Hogan Blais who is in his first year on a golf scholarship at West Virginia University in Morgantown. Blais will talk about his first tournament of the year in Minnesota, transition to university life and much more.
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Episode 2: The Sports Hub-S4-EP2-Armwrestling worlds Sudbury 2027
Host Denis J. Puska talks to those involved in bringing the World Armwrestling Championships to Sudbury next August in 2027. On the show are Joanne Lachance of Armwrestling Sudbury, Joey Costello of Team Canada Armwrestling and Corrissa Blaseg of Tourism Sudbury. Puska also previews the NHL…
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Episode 1: The Sports Hub-S4-EP1-Guy Girouard=Seadogs-hockey preview
Host Denis J. Puska discusses hockey's changing landscape on this episode from what's going on television this season to plenty of comings and goings in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League. Our guest is Assistant Coach Guy Girouard of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League's Saint John…
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Episode 14: The Sports Hub-National Arabian Championship Preview-Tex Kam
In this special summer edition of The Sports Hub, host Denis J. Puska spends time with Tex Kam, a member of the organizing committee for the Canadian National Arabian Championship in Brandon Manitoba in August.
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Episode 13: The Sports Hub-NOWT-Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame-Crawford-S3-EP13
This episode features a bit of everything including some hockey talk about women's hockey, the NHL, junior hockey plus a preview of the NOWT season opener events in Timmins with Rob Racine and feature interview with Scott Crawford of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Episode 12: The Sports Hub-Jarmovitch-Elliot Lake Vikings-NOJHL-Stanley Cup Pics-S3-EP12
Host Denis J. Puska visits with Elliot Lake Vikings President and owner Jef Jarmovitch to talk about the team's return to the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League this fall. We also have our first round pics of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Puska The Prognosticator and looking back at four...
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Episode 11: The Sports Hub-Northern Ontario Walleye Trail-S3-EP11
Host Denis J. Puska replays a portion of the interview with the executives from the Northern Ontario Walleye Trail discussion plans for the 2026 season including the schedule launch and those anglers competing in the NOWT Championship in Timmins at the end of May.
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Episode 10: The Sports Hub-Kelly VanderBeek-Humboldt Broncos-S3-EP10
Host Denis J. Puska speaks with former Canadian Alpine Skier, and Kapuskasing native Kelly VanderBeek about growing up in the community, and her first time skiing on the rope toe at Remi-Lake Ski Club, plus her work as a broadcaster, and attending the Olympic Games. Puska also spends time...
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Episode 9: S3-EP9-The Sports Hub-Andi Petrillo-CJHL-CHL Playoffs
In this Episode host Denis J. Puska has an extended interview with CBC Sports broadcaster, Olympic host and Prime Monday Night Hockey's Andi Petrillo. Andi has written a new book called Just Call Me Andi Sports Stories from a Trailblazer. Puska also has a preview of the Canadian Junior Hockey...
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Episode 8: S3-EP8-The Sports Hub-Oren Weisfeld-Basketball
Host Denis J. Puska vists with author Oren Weisfeld on his new book from ECW Press - The Golden Generation How Canada Became a Basketball Powerhouse. Puska also has his thoughts on the recently completed Olympics and how hockey an benefit as a sport, plus he talks about the retirement of Buck...
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Episode 7: S3-EP7-The Sports Hub-Greg Gravel-UPEI Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
In this episode host Denis J Puska spends time with UPEI sports hall of fame inductee and Kapuskasing native Greg Gravel. He talks about being inducted into the sports hall of fame, his time playing hockey at UEPI and minor pro hockey, growing up in Kapuskasing and what he is doing now with The...
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Episode 6: S3-Episode 6-The Sports Hub-Mark Hebsy Hebscher
In this latest episode of The Sports Hub, Denis J. Puska sits down with longtime and well known broadcaster Mark Hebsy Hebscher, who is best remembered for his work on Sportsline and the Hebsy Awards. Mark talks about some famous sports broadcasters, and of his new book Madness The Rise and Ruin…
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Episode 5: Season 3-Ep5-The Sports Hub-Martin Marion-Born To Hunt
In this fifth episode, host Denis J. Puska visits with Martin Marion, a host and one of the founders of Born to Hunt a long running hunting TV series on Wild TV, The Sportsman Channel and TVA Sports. He talks about how the show first began, and the tour to celebrate 10 years giving away prizes…
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Episode 4: S3-Episode 4-The Sports Hub-Karlis Zirnis-Latvian Hockey
Host Denis J. Puska has a busy show as he talks about the NFL, College Football Playoff, hockey with the Timmins Rock of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League, the Dryden Ice Dogs and the Superior International Junior Hockey League, the late David Branch, former OHL Commissioner. His guest is...
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Episode 3: S3-Episode 3-The Sports Hub-Elliot Lake Arena Update-Rosalind Russell
In Episode 3 of The Sports Hub, host Denis J . Puska has an update on the Elliot Lake Arena with news reporter Rosalind Russell from Moose FM stations in Elliot Lake and Espanola. Puska also discusses the ECHL contract with its players and what it means to hockey plus Olympic Roster and outdoor...
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Episode 2: S3-Episode 2-The Sports Hub-Dan Robson-Dave Schultz book hammered
In this Episode, host Denis J. Puska speaks to author, media instructor Dan Robson about his new book 'Hammered' on Dave The Hammer Schultz, tough guy with the Philadelphia Flyers, during the Broadstreet Bullies days in the 1970s. Robson discusses his relationship with Schultz and insights about...
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Episode 25: S3-Episode 1-The Sports Hub-Guy Girouard-Charlottetown Islanders-BlueJays
Host Denis J. Puska begins season 3 of The Sports Hub formerly The Sports Hub Network by interview Moonbeam/Kapuskasing native Guy Girouard who is currently the Assistant General Manager and Associate Coach with the Charlottetown Islanders of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. Puska also...
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Episode 24: S2-Episode 24-Northern Ontario Walleye Trail 2025 season wrap-up-Dechamplain-Turcotte Bliss
This is the last episode of Season Two of the program. it's all about the Northern Ontario Walleye Trail and a wrap up of 2025 with executive members Shane Turcotte and Dean Bliss. Special guest is Jessy DeChamplain who along with his father Francis were crowned Angler of the Year. There is also…
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Episode 23: S2-Episode 23-Marc and Hogan Blais-Golf-hockey notebook
Host Denis J. Puska spends time with Kapuskasing native Marc Blais and his son Hogan Blais. Marc played hockey in Kapuskasing growing up and turned to golf. He is a golfing professional. His son Hogan has become an accomplished amateur golfer in Canada and the United States and recently received…
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Episode 22: S2-Episode 22-Joe Dominey-The Tour 21
Join host Denis J. Puska a he visits with Joe Dominey who was part of the 25 people that rode in The Tour 21 raising money for Leukemia research. The riders from all over the world rode the same course at the Tour De France cycling race. Dominey shares his experiences of what it was like to be...
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Episode 21: S2-Episode 21-Randy Russon-Hockey North Hal of Fame
Host Denis J. Puska catches up with Randy Russon from the Hockey North Hall of Fame that will be established in the spring of 2026 in the Canal District of Sault Ste Marie Ontario. Randy shares his thoughts on the Hall of Fame and about the first class of inductees. Plus we also have an update on...
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Episode 20: S2-Episode 20-Kaleb Papineau-Saginaw Spirit-Cochrane
In this episode host Denis J. Puska spends time with Cochrane Ontario native and Saginaw Spirit goaltender Kaleb Papineau who plays in the Ontario Hockey League. We discuss what growing up in the north meant to him and his rookie season in the OHL. Plus Puska has a special tribute to a fallen...
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Episode 19: S2-Episode 19=Northern Ontario Walleye Trail mid-season recap-Bliss-Turcotte
On this special summer edition we welcome back the Northern Ontario Walleye Trail with a mid-season report on how the first three events have gone to date and what's ahead for the final three stops. We also have an update on the NOWT Angler of the year race. Our guests are NOWT Executive members...
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Episode 18: S2-Episode 18-NHL Stanley Cup Final Preview-Hockey Notebook
In this edition of our show, host Denis J. Puska previews the NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. He also brings in his special installment of The Hockey Notebook recapping a busy season on the ice in j junior hockey with news from Hearst and Elliot Lake…
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Episode 17: S2-Episode 17-Myriah Kay-Hockey Fest Game On Street Hockey Festival
Host Denis J. Puska visits with Myriah Kay, the marketing director for the Jones Entertainment Group and the Tournament Coordinator for Hockey Fest Game On The World's Largest Street Hockey Festival. The summer event combines street hockey, live entertainment, food, vendors and family fun. Events...
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Episode 16: S2-Episode 16-Brendon Clavelle-Kapuskasing-Charlottetown-Ottawa
Host Denis J. Puska visits with Kapuskasing native Brendon Clavelle who discusses his hockey journey in the Model Town of the North before moving on to Timmins and then back home. He ventured down south and made his way to the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League playing for the Charlottetown...
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Episode 15: S2-Episode 15-Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League final preview-Hearst-Sudbury-Begin
Host Denis J. Puska has a special preview of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League Championship Series between the Greater Sudbury Cubs and the Hearst Lumberjacks. Puska gives you his keys to victory for both teams, has portions of an interview done with Lumberjacks Head Coach Marc Alain…
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Episode 14: S2-Episode 14 - Northern Ontario Walleye Trail-Bliss-Turcotte
In this episode host Denis J. Puska spends time talking with executive members Dean Bliss and Shane Turcotte from the Northern Ontario Walleye Trail. The three will discuss the 2025 season that will feature six tournament events across northern and northeastern Ontario. What changes are ahead for...
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Episode 13: S2-Episode 13 - The Great Challenge 2025-Marineau-Beauparlant
In this very special edition of The Sports Hub Network, host Denis J. Puska visits with JP Marineau and Patrice Beauparlant who went on quite an adventure in February. The two friends cross-country skied, snowshoed and walked from Fort Albany on the James Bay Coast all the way back to their...
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Episode 12: S2-Episode 12-NOJHL Final Four Preview-Shillinglaw-Hearst
Join host Denis J. Puska as he previews the final four in the Northern Ontariio Junior Hockey League playoffs and recaps the awards that were handed out. He also spends time with Hearst Lumberjacks defenseman and team captain Adam Shillinglaw to preview the series versus the Timmins Rock as well…
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Episode 11: S2-Episode 11-NOJHL Playoff Preview-Sudbury-Hearst
Join host Denis J. Puska for an inside look at the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League Playoffs and speaks with coaches Marc Alain Begin of the Hearst Lumberjacks and Darryl Moxam of the Greater Sudbury Cubs. The Coaches talk about their seasons and their respective first round opponents.
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Episode 10: S2-Episode 10 - Bryan Hince From Kapuskasing to Knoxville
Host Denis J. Puska spends time with Kapuskasing Ontario Canada native Bryan Hince to talk about his hockey journey from his small town in Northern Ontario to Junior B Hockey in St. Marys to NCAA Division III at Plattsburgh State University to a professional career that led him to the Southern...
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Episode 9: S2-Episode 9-Hearst Lumberkings history
Host Denis J. Puska has a special look at the history of the Hearst Lumberkings organization that is celebrating 75 years. It includes an interview with hockey historian Al Jansson as well as longtime hockey player Yves Brunelle. There will also be excerpts of a ceremony put on by the Hearst...
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Episode 8: S2-Episode 8-Kap Flyers James Bay Trip-GNU18HL
Host Denis J . Puska spends time with some members of the Kapuskasing Flyers to discuss the club's recent trip to the James Bay Coast to Moosonee and Moose Factory. The Flyers went along with the Timmins Majors to teach hockey clinics, learn more about the way of life up north and to play two…
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Episode 7: S2-Episode 7 - Denis Puska hockey stories remembered
Host Denis J. Puska is interviewed by long time northeastern Ontario broadcast journalist Bob McIntyre to discuss some of Puska's hockey memories from his first hockey broadcast at the age of 14, to bus rides and various experiences in minor pro hockey and junior hockey in the southern United...
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Episode 6: S2-Episode 6 - The Tour 21 cycling-Joe Dominey
Host Denis J. Puska spends time with Joe Dominey who will be one of 25 amateur cyclists taking part in The Tour 21 -and the grueling challenge of riding the full Tour de France route, one week ahead of the professionals in June of this year (2025). The team will follow the same route as the...
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Episode 5: S2-Episode 5-Follow Her North-Elliot Lake arena update
Join host Denis J. Puska as he spends time with Mylene Coloumbe-Gratton the owner and operator of Follow Her North a Tourism business based in Hearst Ontario. Follow her North offer summer and winter tourism including snowmobile trips to the James Bay Coast. Mylene is a young business person who...
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Episode 4: S2-Episode 4-Derek Schooley-NCAA CHL ruling
Host Denis J. Puska spends time with Robert Morris University Head Coach Derek Schooley to get his reaction to the NCAA announcing that Canadian Hockey League players will now be eligible to play at US Universities where they were not allowed previously. The new ruling could change the hockey...
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Episode 3: S2-Episode 3-Inside Jr Hockey-Tegelaar-Romaniuk
Join host Denis J. Puska for a special inside junior hockey edition of the Sports Hub Network. Puska looks at all of the changes in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League this year and how it's working with the teams and the standings. He also has two special guests that started in the NOJHL…
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Episode 2: S2-Episode 2-Maxime Boudreault-Strongman
Join host Denis J. Puska as you will meet Canadian Strongman Maxime Boudreault from Kapuskasing Ontario. Maxime talks all about the sport and growing up in his hometown. He and his wife Sam have started Strongman Corporation Canada as a way to give back to the sport. Puska also has his thoughts…
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Episode 1: S2-Episode 1-Matt Darby-Speed Silks-Mom Tribute
Join host Denis J. Puska for a special inside look at horseracing and the uniforms the jockeys wear. It's Matt Darby the owner of Speed Silks to talk more about his business and helping the jockeys go faster. Plus on the program more about the NCAA getting closer to allow Canadian Hockey League...
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Episode 15: Episode 15-Mulryan-Father Les Costello Statue-Bob Cole Tribute
Denis Puska spends time with long time Timmins hockey coach and member of the Timmins Sports Heritage Hall of Fame Committee Mike Mulryan to talk about a new statue of the late Father Les Costello that was unveiled at the McIntyre Arena in Schumacher. Puska also talks about the NOJHL season...
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Episode 14: Episode 14-Steve Antunes Elliot Lake Kraft Hockeyville Update
We visit once again with Steve Antunes the manager of economic development for the City of Elliot Lake to discuss what has happened since the city was awarded Kraft Hockeyville 2024 at the end of March. He talks about the ambitious fundraising campaign for local residents as they try to help the...
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Episode 13: Episode 13-Stanley Cup Playoff Preview-Round One
Host Denis J. Puska discusses more about the move by the Arizona Coyotes to Salt Lake City Utah. He also begins Puska The Prognosticator as he gives his thoughts and predictions of Round One of the National Hockey League Stanley Cup Playoffs and who he sees moving on.
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Episode 12: Episode 12-Mary Ormsby-Ben Johnson Book
Host Denis J. Puska visits with former Toronto Star Sports Editor and Writer Mary Ormsby about her new book The World Fastest Man, The Incredible Life of Ben Johnson. A story that captivated Canadians during the 1980s. There's also a news and notes segment on the Arizona Coyotes of the NHL and…
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Episode 11: Episode-11-TSHN-Brock McGillis-ECHL-Elliot Lake
Join host Denis J. Puska as he talks about some of the big issues in the world of hockey from the Newfoundland Growlers announcing their immediate departure from the ECHL to Elliot Lake winning Kraft Hockeyville 2024. He also has a special interview with Brock McGillis who wrapped up is 100 day...
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Episode 10: Episode 10-TSHN-Heather Houston-Curling
On Episode 10 of The Sports Hub Network, host Denis J. Puska visits with Canadian and world ladies curling champion Heather Houston. She recently had the Northern Ontario Ladies title named after her. She is a Canadian Hall of Fame Curler. She talks about the award bestowed on her, the sport of...
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Episode 9: Episode 9-TSHN-NOJHL Playoff Preview-Trevor Bonoh-Curling
On Epsiode 9 of our show we present a preview of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League's post season that gets underway later on this week. Eight teams all after a championship and a trip to the Nationals and the Centennial Cup. Plus our guest is Trevor Bonoh the skip of Team Northern Ontario...
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Episode 8: Episode 8-TSHN-Elliot Lake Kraft Hockeyville
This Episode is all about the city of Elliot Lake's bid to win Kraft Hockeyville 2024. The city's arena Centennial Arena has been shutdown since September forcing hockey teams, figure skaters to play in neighbouring communities. We hear from Steve Antunes Manager of Economic Development with the...
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Episode 7: Episode 7-The Sports Hub Network-Todd Tryon-IFL
On Episode 7 of The Sports Hub Network, host Denis J. Puska spends time with Indoor Football League Commissioner Todd Tryon to discuss his journey from player to business partner, to owner to now commissioner. Plus we will dive into the IFL then and now and the future. The IFL boasts 16 teams...
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This show is all about sports, from hockey to football, rowing, baseball both on a local, regional, national and international level. Short shows with an informative interview.
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