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Two kids grow up in Terrace, B.C. with dreams of playing in the NHL. One of them is drafted by the Detroit Red Wings and the other becomes a comedian and ends up in a hockey movie involving a chimpanzee. This is their podcast discussing all things hockey and maybe a couple other things.
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The voice of the Detroit Red Wings, Ken Daniels, joins the Orange Slices crew for a can't-miss hockey conversation!** Ian Bagg and Jeff Sharples sit down with the longtime broadcaster to talk Red Wings hockey, the legends and personalities surrounding one of the NHL's Original Six franchises, and plenty of stories from Daniels' incredible career behind the mic. Jeff also takes a trip down memory lane with stories about Detroit royalty like Mickey Redmond and Steve Yzerman, including how Redmond personally helped improve his shot during his playing days. Plus, Ian recaps his return to the ice in Terrace, B.C., discovers a hometown hockey-stick company with an amazing origin story, and the guys pay tribute to the late Barry Melrose while celebrating the people and communities that make hockey so special. **Great stories, hockey history, laughs, and a whole lot of nostalgia—this one is for the true hockey fan! 🏒🍊
It's a WILD episode of Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian, Jeff Sharps and Ian Bagg welcome Jeff's old teammate and longtime Washington Capitals broadcaster Alan May for a hilarious, completely unfiltered trip through old-school hockey. Alan takes Jeff and Ian for an unforgettable trip down memory lane, sharing wild stories from the old school leagues, playing with Jeff in the ECHL on the Utah Grizzlies, fighting his way through junior hockey, making it to the NHL, and he goes up against Mike Tyson kidna of player. He also pulls back the curtain on his incredible transition into broadcasting with the Washington Capitals, and he gives his brutally honest take on the Metropolitan Division. Funny, unpredictable, brutally honest, and packed with unbelievable hockey stories — this is an episode you do NOT want to miss!
Ian Bagg, Jeff Sharples, and Daren Millard are back together! From NHL salaries and the exploding salary cap to the battle for the Pacific Division, this episode dives into the biggest questions facing hockey… while somehow finding time to talk about dogs barking, marriage proposals on the ice, 401K plans, and personal hockey gear! The guys debate whether rising NHL salaries will create more separation between the haves and have-nots, and they break down the Pacific Division, taking a closer look at the regular season for Vegas, Edmonton, Anaheim, San Jose, Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver, and Calgary. Millard brings the hockey knowledge, Jeff brings the coaching perspective, and Ian… well, Ian brings Ian.
Ian Bagg and Jeff Sharples welcome Chicago Blackhawks play-by-play voice Rick Ball to discuss the upcoming NHL season, including Patrick Kane's return, Connor Bedard's injury, Bowen Byram's arrival, and the Blackhawks' chances in a loaded Central Division. They also debate the NHL's shortened preseason, back-to-back games, and the challenges of travel and scheduling. Rick looks back on his career, sharing stories from Hockey Night in Canada, Jonathan Toews' emotional return to Chicago, and his unforgettable first NHL broadcast flub. Plus, as the regular season approaches, Ian & Jeff make their Central Division predictions!
This week on Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian 🍊🏒 It's the dog days of the NHL summer, so naturally the boys open with Canadian Tire, broken-down Fords, checkout-line impulse buys, and a little hometown Terrace energy before sliding into hockey. From unsigned veterans and PTO talk to rookie camp nerves, old-school training camp stories, Edmonton goaltending, Canucks rink plans, and the future of minor hockey, this one is a classic offseason wander. In This Episode: Bagg's Canadian Tire backdrop and keeping the Terrace theme alive Summer NHL leftovers: unsigned vets, PTO possibilities, and where guys like Logan Stanley, John Klingberg, Evander Kane, Ryan Reaves, Riley Smith, Brandon Saad, and Cam Talbot may land Jack Campbell retirement talk and whether Europe was ever on the table Why the boys need to get Scott Darling back on the pod for goalie contract stories NHL money moving fast, cap sticker shock, and why some veterans are still waiting Rookie camp memories: walking into your first NHL room, staying quiet, and realizing the level is completely different Jeff's Detroit camp stories with Joey Kocur, Bob Probert, and Harold Snepsts How the NHL is still about structure, simplicity, getting pucks in, and being where you're supposed to be Carolina's identity, playoff hockey, and why predictable, direct hockey still wins when the pressure ramps up Freddie Andersen in Edmonton and what changes when you go from Carolina structure to more high-danger chances Long seasons, marathon playoffs, and why teams can burn themselves out before the real fight starts Vancouver / Canucks rink talk: community access, city partnerships, practice rinks, Zambonis, and hot chocolate dreams Zamboni side quests: BBQ Zambonis, lawnmower Zambonis, and putting the Orange Slices logo on one Minor hockey under pressure: academies, prep programs, cost, accessibility, and how to get more kids introduced to the game without bankrupting families Terrace shows coming September 9th and 10th, with Billy Gardell, Buffalo Airways possibilities, and a hometown buzz building Dallas recap, Tampa on deck, the Miller family, AI tough-guy nonsense, and why honesty still matters Shoutouts to Mallard on his birthday, Jen and the Mallard family, Tim Hunter, Jim Dwyer, and everyone keeping the offseason alive Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for your weekly hockey + laughs fix!
This week on Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian 🍊🏒 The boys are live from Terrace, BC for a special Riverboat Days episode, joined by two northern hockey legends: Wade Flaherty and Trevor Hendry. It's part hometown reunion, part hockey history lesson, and part deep dive into where the game is headed—from massive NHL contracts and small-market challenges to summer training, grassroots hockey costs, and the Terrace minor hockey teams that punched way above their weight. In This Episode: The first annual Riverboat Days Terrace Challenge Jeff and Ian recording live in Terrace with Wade Flaherty and Trevor Hendry NHL money talk: massive contracts, rising caps, and whether teams are overpaying or just catching up Winnipeg, Calgary, Nashville, and the realities facing small-market teams No-tax states, warm-weather markets, and how teams make themselves attractive to players Canadian markets, loyalty, legacy, and why winning in places like Winnipeg or Calgary makes you an icon forever Summer training in today's NHL: how long players really take off and why the offseason barely feels like an offseason anymore Shorter camps, fewer exhibition games, and why players have to show up ready The long NHL season debate: player fatigue, fan commitment, TV money, and competing with the NFL and World Cup Grassroots hockey costs: equipment, extra ice, academies, travel, tournaments, and how expensive the game has become Learn to Play programs and why growing hockey means keeping the entry point accessible Terrace minor hockey memories: Peewee Provincials, Bantam runs, Kelowna, the Air Canada Cup, Vernon, Kamloops, and old-school tournaments Small-town teams taking on Burnaby, Seafair, North Shore Winter Club, and the big-city programs Wooden sticks, Northlands, slap shots from the red line, and Trevor's legendary howitzer A big nod to the parents, coaches, volunteers, and community that made Terrace hockey special Shoutouts to Tony DeMello and Sight and Sound, Kokanee, Queen Flash, Kingfish, Lonnie Omgren, Dale "Trucker" Kushner, Wade, Trev, and everyone making Riverboat Days feel like home Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for your weekly hockey + laughs fix!
This week on Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian 🍊🏒 Bagg is back in the V8G for Riverboat Days, Jeff is counting down the trip north, and the boys are in full summer-hockey mode. From Terrace parade drama and old hometown jerseys to Fort Wayne Comets love, Patrick Kane heading back to Chicago, Jason Robertson's awkward Dallas dance, and the coaching carousel that never stops spinning, this one is loaded. In This Episode: Bagg checks in from Terrace, BC, just in time for Riverboat Days Parade route controversy, pancake breakfast plans, and why Riverboat Days is basically Christmas in the Sharples household Old northern hockey names and jerseys: River Kings, Halibut Kings, Rainmakers, Dragon Lake Logging, Terrace Legion, and the classic green-and-yellow rep teams Fort Wayne love: Comets jerseys, roller hockey championships, Orange Slices fans at the shows, and hidden-gem hockey towns Patrick Kane back to Chicago: why the money makes sense, how he can help Bedard/Nazar, and why hope still sells jerseys Cap talk: why contracts are starting to outpace the rising salary cap Jason Robertson and Dallas: the long, weird "do we like each other or not?" one-year deal Generational wealth vs fit: taking the biggest offer or staying where you want to be Electric car detour: Rivian talk, Tesla hesitation, solar panels, and gas prices Coaching carousel talk: Torts, Bruce Cassidy, Gerard Gallant, and which teams may come calling Are older coaches losing the room—or just losing the newer way of running a staff? How Torts leaned on his Vegas assistants and why modern coaching is becoming more collaborative Edmonton's Babcock situation: why the stars backing him publicly doesn't end the conversation Live from Moose Jaw rabbit holes, old-school coaching jokes, and the "let me see your phone" era Emi clears the air on Argentina, the World Cup final, and why context matters Fort Wayne Comets jersey reveal + a nod to the Houston Luckies Shoutouts to everyone putting on Riverboat Days, plus a heartfelt shoutout to Karen Duffy and her family Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for your weekly hockey + laughs fix!
This week on Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff & Ian 🍊🏒 The boys are deep in the summer sports lull, which means hockey talk somehow turns into soccer, Florida weather, airline stories, outdoor games, weird shirts, beer league glory, contract chaos, and financial advice nobody asked for. From Fort Lauderdale comedy crowds to the NHL schedule drop and Connor Bedard's big-money extension, this one is pure offseason Orange Slices. In This Episode: Summer sports withdrawal: NHL, NBA, World Cup, golf, baseball, and why drama keeps people watching Bagg's Fort Lauderdale trip: comedy crowds, Florida Panthers fans, lightning delays, and "Miami" games that are not exactly in Miami Spirit Airlines headquarters, local business impact, and the ripple effect when companies hit hard times NHL schedule talk: Utah vs Colorado in the Winter Classic on New Year's Eve Is New Year's Eve the right move, or should the NHL fight for New Year's Day again? Opening night triple-header and the league starting earlier in September NFL competition, TV scheduling, and why the NHL has to act like a big dog Bagg's "FUncle" shirt misunderstanding and the latest from family-road-life chaos Live from Moose Jaw update: beer league hockey, dressing room speeches, and why the clips are hitting Sidewalk updates from Constable Cabb's phone-call magic Connor Bedard's new deal, Leo Carlsson's market-shifting contract, and where NHL salaries are heading Generational wealth, athlete money, 401Ks, RRSPs, and the boys accidentally becoming financial advisors Youth hockey, NCAA/NIL money, junior hockey pressure, and why kids still need to play because they love the game Shoutouts to Dana Bryson, Cam Miller's son, Gordy Mark, and Sholey and his boys running goalie camp Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for your weekly hockey + laughs fix!
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