Bear Tracker Weekly Podcast

Episode 17: A Glimpse Into The Future

This weekend, the KID Line emerged and gave a preview of a bright future in Owen Sound...
Pierce Mbuyi, a key part of the line joins us to talk about it. 
Speaking of future, Matthew Koprowski played in the Top Prospects game and is on the NHL's radar...he talks about both opportunities. 
Also, Assistant Coach Brandon Shaw talks about a roller-coaster weekend for the team and Owen Sounder Sam McKee joins to talk about growing up an Attack fan and now working at Rogers Sportsnet.
Plus, the Media Room Roundtable gets back together to talk about the Attack's top prospects!

Episode 16: A New Leader Emerges...

A crazy week in the OHL as the trade deadline has come and gone...
Attack GM Dale DeGray is here to recap his moves, plus one of those new acquisitions - Cole Zurawski - talks about his first game with the team.
Carter George is back from the World Junior Hockey Championship and speaks about his experience, plus Attack photographer Allison Kennedy Davies was also there and shares her story covering the tournament for The Hockey News.
New Captain Landen Hookey speaks about becoming the team's leader and Head Coach Scott Wray breaks down the week for the team.
Plus, the Media Room Roundtable returns!

Episode 15: Out with the old year, in with the new

The Owen Sound Attack end 2024 on a high note, with a 1-0 win over the Guelph Storm. This week, we chatted with Attack Assistant coach Reagan O'Grady, following the 8-2 loss to Brantford on Saturday.
Also joining is the newest Attack forward Michael Dec who scored a goal and an assist in his debut, plus Captain Konner Smith provides an update on his injury. 
Episode 1 guest Ryan Drury returns to talk about the World Juniors, Alex Ovechkin and the rebuild in Guelph. And, for a final time in 2024, the Media Room Roundtable gathers!

Episode 14: A Much Needed Break

The Owen Sound Attack are officially on Christmas Break and it couldn't have come at a better time! This week, we chat with Attack Assistant Coach Brandon Shaw and forward Tristen Delisle. The Media Room Roundtable gets together and we chat with Barrie Colts play-by-play announcer Mike Poirier!

Episode 13: It's All About Family

Father and son reunite after the acquisition of 6'4 centre Masen Wray from Niagara. We talk to Masen, and his dad, Attack head coach Scott Wray about getting a chance to be part of the same team for the first time ever.
Also, an update from Attack GM Dale DeGray about two trades this week that also saw the Attack bring in 6'7 goalie Trenten Bennett.
Plus, two longtime broadcasters: Larry Mellott, radio play-by-play voice of the Guelph Storm, and Terry Doyle from YourTV Sarnia!

Episode 12: Pushing Forward

The Owen Sound Attack end the week on a high note, with a 3-1 win VS the Soo Greyhounds at the Bayshore on Saturday night. This week, we'll speak with Greyhounds Radio play-by-play announcer Gerry Liscumb JR. The Media Room Roundtable returns to talk about the Top Prospects game, Team Canada Selection camp, and the teddy bear toss. We check in with Attack goalie Carter George before he parts the team as he attempts to secure a spot on Team Canada for the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship. Plus a visit with Attack Assistant coach Reagan O'Grady to recap the week and look ahead to the next. 

Episode 11: Growing Pains

The young Owen Sound Attack continue to learn on the fly...
This week, lessons were learned in an OT win in Erie, a tight loss in Kitchener, and valiant effort against Windsor.
Despite the growing pains, the Attack continue to develop - you'll hear some about it from Attack Forward Bruce McDonald this week.
Assistant coach Brandon Shaw also joins us to talk about the past week and preparations for the next.
Plus, two broadcasters will join us, Shawn Bednard from Erie and Sean Furfaro from Kitchener!

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.