Bay Area Hockey Talk

Could we see a Ducks/Hawks movie nostalgia night in Las Vegas. If the team is smart, they will make it happen! Also: new Sharks logos, Jimmy Vesey, Patrick Roy, ADHSHL/LAKHSHL starts soon and Olympic sports that are most and least "hockey".

Jason Rivera (GM/Head Coach, Fresno Monsters) calls in to provide some insight into his team's upcoming WSHL season. The guys also touch on upcoming IHONC ref seminars and the World Cup of Hockey schedule which was released this past week.

Play Puck-e-mon with us! Pick your best 7 to form your Poke-hockey team and see if they can compete with ours! Also: the Sharks get a steal in resigning Matt Nieto, Twitter will stream NHL games live, a scoop on when the Tahoe Hockey Academy starts play

Recorded live at the shop with BAHR proprietor Essan Galo, the guys touch on the worldwide phenomenon that is Pokemon Go, recap the Sharks Development Camp (including an interview with Alameda native Robby Jackson) and speculate on Las Vegas' team name.

NHL GM's have gone wild! Multiple earth-shattering trades went down this past week and over $300 million was handed out to free agents. The guys take a look at the Sharks' moves and how they stack up against a radically re-shaped Western Conference.

Las Vegas is getting an expansion team in 2017-18 and analyzing USA Hockey membership statistics might be the key to the team's grassroots success. Also: NHL awards round-up, why Marleau should win the Lady Byng every year, and draft/trade theories.

The Penguins captured the Cup in 6 games. The guys discuss what went wrong for the Sharks and why they have reason to be optimistic about a repeat run next season. Also: reflection on the passing of Gordie Howe and expansion to Vegas is really happening!

The Sharks are on the ropes, now down 3-1 to the Penguins in the Stanley Cup Final. Can they come all the way back to win the series in 7 games? Nostra-Jon-Us thinks they can! The guys break down what needs to be done in order to pull off the comeback.

Former Co-Editor of FearTheFin.com Matt Taylor makes his 2nd appearance on the podcast as the guys preview the Sharks' first Stanley Cup Final in franchise history! They break down every aspect of the series against Pittsburgh which starts tonight.

We debut a special audio documentary experience as Jon takes you along for the ride inside SAP Center for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between the Sharks and Blues. Pre-game intro, in-game chants, post-game pressers: Jon captures it all!

Joe Pavelski could be on the cover of NHL 17! Vote early and often this week by tweeting #NHL17Pavelski. We (plus Essan Galo of BAHR) detail that contest as well as the coaching carousel in the NHL and the last Game 7's in Round 2 of the NHL playoffs.

The NHL is officially on to Round 2! We recap the play so far in all 4 conference semifinals with an in-depth look at the SJ/NSH bout. Also: a eulogy for the Barracuda's 1st season and we tally the points our brackets earned in round 1

The Sharks are on to Round 2 after a 5-game series win over LA! The guys analyze each of the 1st round results and how their brackets are faring. Also: Jon provides a hands-on account of Barracuda playoff action.

Andy and Jon's brackets are intact...for now. They delve into each ongoing series, including an in-depth look at how the Sharks have fared thus far. Also: an SJSU Hockey Alumni Game Report and congrats to the San Jose Barracuda!

Former Co-Editor of FearTheFin.com Matt Taylor joins the guys to look back on a successful Sharks regular season. They also preview the sure-to-be-epic series with the Kings and fill out their playoff brackets. Spoiler: they like the Sharks' chances!

It's our one-year anniversary! We reminisce about all of the great guests we've had on the program in our first year and some of our bold predictions we made last summer. Also: Jon recaps his incredible experience broadcasting Nationals!

Post-Easter weekend round-up with quick hits on youth and high school action. Also: analysis of new CAHA Tier I declarations, parsing of Globe and Mail email dump, weasel-like takes on the latest Sharks news after the clinched a playoff berth last week

Matt Blanchart, ADHSHL Commissioner, joins the guys to recap the 2015-16 season and look ahead to the league's plans for future growth. Also: AHL update, the Sharks continue to chase a division title and big news (re: expansion) from the NHL GM meetings.

The guys examine the Sharks' continued success, including the franchise's 3rd Alberta sweep. Hey Ref! returns as they dissect the Nurse/Polak incident. Finally, Andy's protests have been heard! New Sharks goal song soon. They evaluate the possible options

Mario Retana, SJSU goalie, returns for his 2nd guest spot. He was the team's MVP at Regionals with 109 saves and a shutout. Also: youth/HS playoffs start tonight, the Barracuda and Sharks eye playoff spots and the early World Cup rosters are analyzed.

Sharks Ice Youth Hockey Director Matt Adams joins the guys to share his incredible coaching experience in Quebec, his time with SJSU and the impact the ADM has had on his players. Also: CAHA HS State results, SJSU at Regionals and the Sharks make a move.

From BAHR's new digs across from Sharks Ice, Essan returns for his 3rd appearance on the show! The guys check out his special Deadpool-themed gear and then discuss SJSU Hockey's rough roadie, Roy Sommer's 637th win and the Sharks continued road success.

Jon is off to Montana as SJSU faces #7 Montana Tech with a Regionals spot on the line. He and Andy preview the weekend. Also: the Dion Phaneuf trade and how it might affect future Sharks deals; Roy Sommer goes for record-setting win #637 tonight at SAP.

The NHL ASG weekend was full of intrigue as John Scott's Pacific Division took the crown. The guys discuss the good and the bad of it all. Also: the AHL ASG was neat, the Sharks lost to the Ducks, NHL.tv launch was glitchy and SJSU's Retana tied a record.

SJSU Hockey went 3-1 to reclaim the Gold Rush Showcase crown! The guys recap the entire weekend. Also: Bellarmine's strong showing in the ADHSHL ASG; the Sharks are hot heading into the ASG break; and which team will win the NHL ASG this weekend?

Jon recaps last night's Sharks' 25th anniversary celebration and the guys reflect on their favorite Sharks moments thus far. Also: Girls MLK Tourney recap, SJSU Hockey recap and showcase preview, Bellarmine's mixed bag in SoCal and WPHL action recap.

The WJC ended today...and we forgot to talk about it. Instead we talk Sharks struggles, Martin Jones: All Star?, and Chris Tierney's demotion to the Barracuda. Also: SJSU faces Long Beach State this weekend and WPHL hockey takes Anaheim by storm.

We take a look back at the best and worst NorCal hockey stories of 2015 and let you know what we're looking forward to in 2016. Thank you to all of the great guests that joined us this year and to our valued sponsors for their support. Happy New Year!

Recorded live at Sharks Ice at San Jose, the guys preview this weekend's BCP Holiday Invitational. Also: the Sharks' find success on the road and the Heat go outdoors at Raley Field. Lastly, this week's "Hey Ref" segment examines bank shots off refs.

Nick Gialdini (Sharks Ice, San Jose Jr. Sharks) details the growth of HS hockey in NorCal, the challenge of coaching Squirts and Midgets and reminisces about his 1 year with SJSU Hockey. Also: Sharks/SJSU struggle, Barracuda/Heat thrive and more Hey Ref!

The guys agree: the fan driven All-Star write-in campaign for John Scott is mean spirited. Leave him alone. Also: Bellarmine heads south, SJSU stays 14th in the West, the Barracuda hold a themed jersey contest and more!

The guys discuss the new 4-rink complex the Ducks will open in Irvine in 2018 and its impact on youth, H.S. and junior hockey in CA. Also: SJSU falters in Santa Rosa, the Sharks go 6-0 on their roadie and listener submissions for Hey Ref! are answered!

Jon is quarantined from Andy so he can be saved from the Zombie Apocalypse. While they wait for the walkers, they recap SJSU's sweep of USC, the NHL's switch to 3-on-3 for the All-Star Game and the Sharks' 3-0 start to their roadie. Plus: more Hey Ref!

The guys debunk the Partrick Marleau trade rumors, discuss the Sharks' recent struggles and preview their upcoming 6-game roadie. Also: updates on the Barracuda, Heat and Bellarmine HS; a preview of SJSU Hockey's next 2 games; and rules Q's in "Hey Ref!"

The guys realize they forgot to give love to the Stockton Heat in their AHL updates. Sorry! They provide updates on BOTH NorCal AHL teams as well as Sharks, Bellarmine and SJSU Hockey updates. Jon tests Andy's rules knowledge tested too.

The guys recap SJSU's SoCal roadie, what it means for the 1st ranking and whether the team should join a conference next season. They also analyze Bellarmine's 1st weekend of play, the Barracuda's struggles and the strange state of the Pacific Division

Starting goalie Mario Retana drops by to give the guys an insider's report on the SJSU Hockey team's comeback W over UNLV and discuss the upcoming 3-game SoCal Roadie. Also: a preview of Bellarmine's 1st 2 league games and lamenting the injured Sharks

The guys discuss the Sharks' hot start, including the great play of starting tender Martin Jones. Also, why Brown and Lucic are bums and should have been suspended, SJSU Hockey Battle of the Alameda victory and an update on Alameda native Robby Jackson.

Essan Galo (Bay Area Hockey Repair) returns to help the guys preview the Sharks' season on Opening Night. They discuss roster cuts, Torres' suspension, captaincy selections, Martin Jones' play and make Bold Predictions! Also: NCAA and SJSU Hockey recaps.

Hockey is officially back! The end of the NHL preseason is near. The Barracuda will play at Sharks Ice on October 1. Wisconsin and Providence Women's NCAA D1 will square off at at Sharks Ice on October 2-3. SJSU is on the road in Boise. SO MUCH HOCKEY!

The guys welcome their first former NHL player to the show in former San Jose Shark and SJSU Spartan Ryan Lowe (Founder, uSPORT). They trace his playing roots and discuss his new app for players, coaches and fans!

The boys needed a week to regroup after Labor Day weekend and they explain the craziness of used mouthguards and missing refs. Also, a Sharks FanFest debrief with news on Raffi Torres, how the rookies looked, and thoughts on the new heritage jersey!

Justin Allegri, Broadcast & Digital Media Coordinator - Spartan Athletics, sits down with the guys at Stanley's Sports Bar. They discuss the journey that brought him to his current position as the "Voice of the Spartan Athletics."

The guys visit Sharks Ice for the final SJSU Hockey tryout of the Fall and get a sneak peek at what the team might look like in September. Interviews w/rookie Tim Frederickson, vets Cody Murphy and Mario Retana and former star Nicholas Matejovsky.

On the heels of the NHL's announcement that Adidas will be taking over as jersey manufacturer in 2017-18, Andy and Jon delve into the world of jersey design! They talk about the best and worst sweaters in the NHL and in NorCal Hockey.

We're back! After a week hiatus, Andy and Jon recap their travels to the southwest and detail some of the exciting broadcasts coming up on www.blackdogenterprises.org in the coming months. They also analyze all aspects of the MLBAM-NHL media agreement.

Who would you say are the Sharks' four most important players in franchise history? Andy and Jon hotly debate this topic. They also touch on two recent tragedies that have rocked the NorCal hockey community.

Special guest Michael Richardson (Head Coach, Billings Bulls) joins Andy and Jon remotely from Montana to discuss his path through the coaching ranks, major influences on his career like Derek Eisler, and previews his team's season as training camp nears.

Jon shares his insights from viewing last week's Sharks Prospects Scrimmage at SAP Center. He also shares audio of his interview with Alameda native Robby Jackson. Andy and Jon then recap the latest UFA deals and detail an SJSU Hockey fundraiser on 7/31

Tom Poraszka, creator of GeneralFanager.com, joins the guys to discuss how he created his awesome NHL contract info site, the work he puts in to keep it up and running and what new features you can look for in the near future! Also: Sharks and UFA updates