Bear Tracker Weekly Podcast

Episode 10: Old Friends Become New Rivals

Colby Barlow makes his return to the Bayshore for the first time as a member of the Oshawa Generals. It's a chance for closure...and possibly redemption...not just for Colby but also for David Bedkowski and Tristan Delisle, who went the other way in the trade for the former Attack Captain. 
Due to tight schedules after the game, we weren't able to get Colby as a guest this week but I did speak with him on RogersTV during the first intermission - it was clear this was an emotional game for all involved.
Also this week, we're joined by Attack rookie Pierce Mbuyi who recently won silver the the U17 World Hockey Challenge and Attack head coach Scott Wray to recap the weekend and next week's road trip.
The Media Room Roundtable will convene to discuss Colby Barlow's legacy in Owen Sound and Carter George's potential trip to the World Juniors...
Plus a surprise guest - longtime Owen Sound media personality and former Attack staffer, Dave Middleton, who was at the game to cover duties as the in-game host on Saturday. 
 
 

Episode 9: The Bandwagon Heads East

The Owen Sound Attack and their fans travelled East last week... A memorable trip that began with a Goalie Goal from Carter George and ended with a broken down bus on the trip home - ah the joys of life on the road. While the Attack experienced their own "breakdown" on Friday Night in Kingston, the team rebounded with a solid effort in Ottawa on Sunday. This week, we chat with Owen Sound Attack Athletic Therapist, Andy Brown, to learn more about his career in the OHL and representing Canada on the bench at the World Junior Hockey Championship.  We head to Ottawa and Kingston for interviews with Kenny Walls, radio voice of the 67's...and Ryan Lemmon, PA announcer/Gameday Operations & Community Events with the Frontenacs. Also, a great conversation with Attack Superfan, local restaurant owner and Autism Advocate, Achilles Stavrou! 

Episode 8: The hockey world shifts...

Huge news this week as the NCAA Division 1 Council approved a rule change that will make CHL players eligible to play NCAA hockey next season. The changes were quick, with Kitchener Rangers goalie Jackson Parson becoming the first OHL player to make an NCAA commitment. Meanwhile, Providence-commit Mason Roy departed the OJHL's Burlington Cougars to make his OHL debut - both will join us on the podcast this week. Our media interviews include Leigh Cunningham, veteran radio voice of the Sarnia Sting. Also, a young voice, David Bowen, talks about the family influences that helped lead him to the broadcast booth. And our Media Room Roundtable will weigh-in on the potential implications - good & bad - with the NCAA news.  

Episode 7: Searching For Success At Home

The Owen Sound Attack's winless skid hits 8 games as the Attack drop back-to-back home losses to the Saginaw Spirit and London Knights. Owen Sound will have three more games this week at the friendly Bayshore as part of a 5-game home stand for the team. This week, we're joined by Attack Radio play-by-play announcer on 560 CFOS, Matt Hermiz. Matt will also join our first-ever Media Room Roundtable, also featuring Greg Cowan (Owen Sound Sun Times) and Adrien Mousseau (RogersTV). We'll chat with Attack assistant coach Brandon Shaw to get his thoughts on how the team is handling the skid, plus two Attack defenders - Braedyn Rogers and David Bedkowski - will also join us!

Episode 6: Michigan bound

If there's a theme this episode, it's communication. We're joined by three Directors of Communications, Greg Hoddinott from the Owen Sound Attack, and his counterparts in Flint & Saginaw (who also do Play-by-Play), Brian Gardner and Dillon Clark. We catch up with Nick Kennedy, host of Attack Rap on RogersTV and Chuck Bastie, from Chuck's World of Infinite Mojo podcast and learn more about his Hometown Helpers program with the Attack.

Episode 5: Spitting fire

A Windsor theme to the pod this week as the Attack face the Spitfires at the Bayshore before heading to Windsor Thursday.... Spitfires' and former Owen Sound broadcaster Manny Paiva joins us to talk about the quick turnaround in Windsor...Adrien Mousseau from our local RogersTV broadcasts talks about how officiating hockey helps doing colour-commentary...Two players join us, including Attack assistant captain Landen Hookey and Spirtfires' rookie sensation Ethan Belchetz. We'll also get an update from coach Scott Wray on the continued development of his young team.

Episode 4: A lot to be thankful for...

The Owen Sound Attack head into Thanksgiving with major tests from the London Knights, Niagara Ice Dogs and the hungry Peterborough Petes. This week, we welcome Knights' radio play-by-play voice Mike Stubbs from 980 CFPL, as well as Petes' radio play-by-play voice Stew Kernan.  We're also joined by second-year Attack foraward, Jake Crawford and assistant coach Reagan O'Grady.

Episode 3: New chapter, new captain.

The Owen Sound Attack begin a new chapter in team history as Captain Colby Barlow is traded to the Oshawa Generals and Konner Smith becomes the new leader. Attack GM Dale DeGray is here to talk about the deal. The new commissioner of the Ontario Hockey League, Bryan Crawford, makes a visit to the Scenic City and shares what he's learning so far in his new role.  We're joined by two new members of the Attack Leadership: Konner Smith and Carter George, who talk about their new roles with the team...and our broadcaster interview this week is with Kitchener Rangers radio play-by-play guy (and host of the OHL Weekly Podcast), Mike Farwell.

Episode 2: Weathering An Early Storm...

The Owen Sound Attack begin the season by dropping both games of a home-&-home series with the Guelph Storm. Despite the losses, morale remains high in Owen Sound as a young team and a new coaching staff continue to find their way... This week, we welcome Attack assistant coach Brandon Shaw, forward Sam McCue, and broadcasters Spencer Byers (RogersTV, Grey County) and Ryan Drury (RogersTV, Guelph). 

Week 1: New coaches, new faces, new beginnings

An absolutly PACKED episode to start the new season! Guests include: Greg Cowan - Owen Sound Sun Times Pierce Mbuyi - Attack rookie forward Mark McKelvie - Attack Play-by-play, RogersTV Dale DeGray - Attack General Manager Scott Wray - Attack Head Coach