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Sébastien Goulet broadcasts NHL games for TVA Sports and since 2006 has been a public address announcer for hockey at the Winter Olympics. He just returned from Beijing where he worked a test event ahead of the 2022 Olympics.  In this episode Sébastien shares stories from his trip to China, past Olympics, how he got his opportunities in hockey and his thoughts on the NHL season so far. You can follow Sébastien on Twitter: @SebGouletTVAS

USHL Player of the Year and Montreal Canadiens prospect Sean Farrell discusses winning the Clark Cup this season with the Chicago Steel, going to Harvard this fall and falling in love with the game on his grandparents lake.

In May Luke Gazdic retired after 11 seasons of professional hockey. Luke made his NHL debut with the Edmonton Oilers in 2013 and later played for the New Jersey Devils. Luke shares what is was like to be drafted, the challenges of competing for an NHL roster spot, the importance of his teammates and his love of music.

Lake Superior State University head coach Damon Whitten joins the show to discuss his new contract extension, building the program into a national title contender, moving to the new CCHA, his time playing at Michigan State and more.

Hockey Night in Canada and Calgary Flames broadcaster Kelly Hrudey joins the show to discuss mental health. Kelly shares his struggles with mental health from his time as a player to today. Kelly also discusses the importance of getting help if you are struggling and being there to help others. For more information about More Good Days Clothing go to moregooddaysclothing.com or on Instagram @moregooddaysclothingltd 

Chris Playfair spent four seasons with the Windsor Spitfires winning the Memorial Cup in his first season and serving as an assistant captain in the last two. While the pandemic cut his time in Windsor short, Chris has committed to Ryerson University where he'll continue his career in the fall. For more information about Prolific Hockey, the hockey school Chris is a part of, visit prolifichockey.ca or follow them on Instagram @prolifichockey

Kassidy Sauvé discusses overcoming adversity, the PWHPA, growing the women's game and being part of Canada's selection camp for the World Championship.

After advancing to their first Frozen Four in program history Minnesota State men's hockey captain Riese Zmolek joins the show. From growing up in a hockey family to being part of this special moment in Mavericks history.

Tyler McGregor is the captain of Canada's para hockey team. He won the silver medal at 2018 Paralympics, bronze at 2014 Paralympics and is a two time world champion. Tyler shares how his love of the game helped him transition from an OHL prospect to becoming one of the world's best sledge hockey player after cancer caused him to lose his left leg as a teenager. Most of all Tyler's inspiring story shows the importance community and giving back, which he recently demonstrated by skating 25km to raise money for cancer research. Donate to Tyler's efforts to support The Terry Fox Foundation: https://bit.ly/3kYaSh1

Chicoutimi Saguenéens forward Dawson Mercer shares his journey from growing up in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland to being drafted 18th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2020 NHL draft. Dawson won gold with Canada at the 2020 World Juniors and silver in 2021. 

Brooke Destra on all things Flyers and NHL. Follow Brooke on Twitter: @TheBrookeDestra

Zach Sullivan discusses making hockey and society more welcoming for the LGBTQ+ community.  In January 2020 Zach became the first professional male hockey player to come out as bisexual. He looks back at what the last year has been like, how his friends and teammates supported him and what others can do to make a difference. Follow Zach on Twitter: @ZachSully11 and Instagram: @zachsully94