Honestly the white board and the whole set up is kinda what makes it. If it was some fancy green screen production it just wouldn’t be the same.

Favorite place for hockey news because it feels like you care and you’re doing this because you feel like doing it. There is something strangely authentic about having a whiteboard over the high production values that news media have and the attempts at replicating that by some other hockey channels.

You seem happy now with your format. Just remember to spice it up from time to time with a call from Bettman.

having Yvonne as support was important.

Biggest thing in any walk of life is to stay true to ourselves. You’re a kickass person so I’d just say to stay on your path and don’t let insecure people deter you.

I prefer your style more then most. Especially the dry humor and the non biased coverage. It still amazes me how you can watch multiple games at once and get as many notes as you do

You're one of the most wholesome, consistent, dedicated, and yet somehow underrated channels on the website.

Your format is next to perfect. You know what you're talking about and you come across as a genuinely nice, very likable and intelligent guy who is also gifted with a very high emotional intelligence. I also appreciate your whit and dry humor 🙂 Thank you Shannon for what you do for us hockey fans and for sharing your story with us. I'm really happy for you. 👍 Cheers from a subscriber from Sweden.

I’d listen to the Hockey Guy talk about anything

There's enough team cheerleader channels. If you did that you'd be one of many. The way you are currently you stand out.

You bring fresh air to hockey reporting. Keep up the great work

I know there's a lot of us that are very thankful you took the risk and made it through the dark times. Thank you!

Dude, you’re like literally one of the only people on KZfaq that is relatable, and you’re the only hockey KZfaqr I will watch regularly, like daily. Everyone else can suck it.

As a North Vancouver guy for the first 34 years of my life, I totally know what "not leaving town for years" is like. Where are you gonna go? Hours into the Fraser Valley to be...where? 100 Mile House? And The Wack is a long way away from Downtown. I've been following you since that first great Vegas year, when Gallant was the coach and they became my team. Because in the meantime I had moved to the US, the Canucks had gone to the finals in 2011 and I had had no idea since nobody even whispers about hockey in the south. This year I've been following close as the home town does well. Some thoughts. First, I watched the Markiplier video yesterday as well and am not surprised at your empathy with his feelings. Those of us with long term grindy projects know how it feels. You love the work, but there is no time off. If you get off the rollercoaster you risk becoming irrelevant and forgotten about quickly. Not to mention income depends on it. Second, I've deliberately watched some games played by other teams than Van/VGK/Tor (WHY am I developing a fanship for the Leafs?! What is wrong with me?) and seen these other teams make the same mistakes the Canucks do when they're in a slump. Giveaways, can't hit the net, not great effort. It's not just your team, folks. Since you're only looking at one team you think it's only them...but I assure you it is not. Trying to explain to someone who is not from Vancouver how the town lives and dies on how the Canucks played can be challenging ;-) Third, the game feels like it has really changed since the 90s when I last really focused on it. I'm similar in age as you, Shannon, watched 1982 as a kid, 1994 with beer, missed out on 2011 as explained above...we'll see what happens this year and I'll be watching. The game feels faster, less dump and chase. Something about how the neutral zone is used. Anyway, glad you're here. Your channel is one I often watch late at night, and I look forward to those Saturday night power rankings!

your channel has been so important to me as i live in sweden and does not have the time to be up at 4 in the morningn to watch nhl even though i love it. you are the reason i love hockey. so much love from sweden!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a very level-headed self critique. I honestly appreciate the work you've put in over the years. Keep up the great work, Shannon!

Shannon, I’ve been watching you since 2016, and met you at the draft in Vancouver in 2019. In 2016 I was in high school, now I’m in the second year of my post-college career. You’ve been a constant for me throughout the last 8 years, and every week I look forward to watching your videos. Thank you for always being honest, not giving up, and working your ass off every day! You’re an inspiration to me. Hope to see you at 1M soon!

“The monkey that was in charge”. Great line!

I watch your content because I value your opinion on all things hockey your level-headedness, knowledge and sense of humour keep me coming back.

Shannon, you are, by far, the ultimate hockey expert. You are a hockey savant. You deserve all the good things that come yours and Yvonne's way. Your objectivity is unmatched and really so necessary for being the " go to " Hockey Guy.

Thanks to you and Yvonne for all your hard work. You guys have earned everything you've built.

I’m fairly recent to your YT channels. THG popped up in my feed when you were living in your last rental house. I admit it was the cats that first drew me in. I got a kick out of how Bear always felt the need to give herself a good cleaning while you were talking. But right away I saw your love of the game and your dedication to providing quality content for your audience, and that’s why I’ve stayed. I am so happy for your success and hope you can continue to enjoy life on your terms.

I can't believe I watched the entire video, I hardly ever do that. You have a gift my man, it's great you have found an outlet for it.

Your channel is a refreshing success story. Happy for you Shannon. Your hard work and passion is what makes THG so special. Keep being awesome!

We can tell this is a labor of love, Shannon. That’s why we’re so loyal to the channel.

The Hockey Guy story could be made into a movie. It's an amazing life story

THG is a very fine person on the internet. I enjoy hearing your story. Thank-you for sharing.

Been here since about 38,000 subscribers. VGK brought me here.

Your just a quality human being...and it comes across every broadcast.

As s a Vancouverite and lifetime Cancuks fan I'm proud that one of the most knowledgeable and best commentators on hockey hails from the lower mainland. It's been a joy to follow your content for that past several years, keep it up Shannon.

I'm in the process of transitioning from a traditional job to doing what I really want to do. I can completely relate to how you felt and what you went through.

Thank you Shannon. Positivity is contagious and I'm glad you focus on that. Keep on keeping on!

Always heard my son listening to some guy talking hockey on youtube. Checked out your channel and subbed sometime in 2021. Watch every video now. And yours is the only channel I don't skip ads now.

I for one really like your insight into the players in the league. Also, your comments on the teams and their moves are often presented with a common sense question or explanation. Well done.

Absolutely the best! Thank you for everything

Been watching your vids since 2016 when I was in grade 8 and now I'm almost done my undergrad and I still love watching your videos because of how genuine your passion for the sport seems and tbh I think videos from today still have a very similar feel to your old vids!

5’3” 27 year old dude checking in. Your comments on the height situation hit close to home for me. Feels like everywhere I go I’m taken less seriously because I’m short, and I constantly have to battle to be heard or seen (there’s a joke in there I know). I always appreciate when you talk about that aspect of your life. Much love hockey man 💕

Absolutely love your honesty,your down to earth openess is what made me a repeat customer on this channel,your channel is now a huge part of my daily hockey experience,thanks Shannon

You have given your kindness and knowledge and time to help especially the new fans its appreciated

You've mentioned this in previous videos that the more hockey you've watched, the less "hateful" you've become of the teams you don't like. This is something that's really rubbed off on me. Of course I have teams I would never cheer for, but since I've tuned in to more games, the pure, unadulterated disgust for those franchises and their fanbases has all but disappeared. So thanks for helping to mellow me out and become more of a "hockey" fan than that of specific teams.

Being a Pens fan post-2016 and 17 cup runs, I am quickly accepting not to gloat with this team prepping for a rebuild.

Don't change a thing Shannon. Look forward to all of your videos. Keep up the awesome work!!

Not a subscriber, yet faithfully watching your ice hockey related content from about 400 to 18.000 subs. Congrats on your success, and keep doing the good work. Regards from the old world.

We just got raises at work that were less than inflation! Our korean owners moved us under another larger US company they bought. The korean bonuses were great. Turns out American companies suck. Shocker.

Shannon, thank you for being true to who you are. I have been watching since roughly 2017. I don’t watch every video, but often times I always come looking for your opinion on something that’s happened in the league (especially if it’s Dallas-related). And whether it’s a review, preview, or daily news upload. I always find you talking about it. You work incredibly hard on these videos and as appealing as this looks to do for a living it has got to be a grind bc games start early and end late and you do it everyday! Thank you!

This is the channel that took me from a curious new fan of hockey to hockey being one of the two sports I genuinely follow and care about

you’re so incredibly consistent. thats one thing thats undeniable.

Well, you certainly have the right personality for it (leading a channel on KZfaq), Shannon. And Yvonne is a nice stand in...as are the cats and rabbit. You seem to have the right feel for how long any given addition works or doesn't. Even in my advanced age, I still realize-no matter how bored-hockey is a sport. With or without it, the world keeps moving on...the Earth keeps spinning...and we keep polluting/destroying everything. Anyway, with that said, I admit to being more excited to visit your site when the Kings actually win a game. Yet, considering their history (even with two Stanley Cups), for 50+ years, they seem to exist to produce heart attacks and disappointment and disgust. What feels so strange for this season-and, yes, they still come up short with their GM's decisions-one night, they will shock you with a good win, and then follow up with an errant loss. Alas, nothing has really changed, with the exception of a really good ownership group. Now, let's see if Blake can avoid being a disappointment-again-as he was as a player who bolted for Colorado. Note: I suddenly hate myself for having added Vegas to my list of teams I pull for. They weren't supposed to outplay teams that've been around for most of my life> rl

Such a personal video! Glad to see you're happier.

I'm a Brit and I've been an LA Kings fan for 50 years, your page is very balanced and informative. Thank you for the lack of negative words, we adults also don't need to hear them. Love your page. BTW, the last video where you wore the Kings Crest shirt was fantastic.

Thank you for your videos and for sharing what you know about the sport. Love the cats and how u made it bout family too

Shannon, I've been watching you for about 3 years and have really loved watching you as you've grown and evolved here on the channel. And as someone who does this on a much smaller scale for the FPHL, I found a lot of good tidbits here. Above all, I am glad you're happy and enjoying what you do!

I started watching Hockey back and in November and I’ve learned so much about the game thru this channel. Thank you 🙏🏿

Been a subscriber since Buffalo's 10-game winning streak back in Nov 2018. Been part of my daily routine ever since!

Love your approach and totally support your way of managing your content. You're unique in a really good way, wholesome and in no way meaning boring. You have a great sense of humor, and swearing would not make anything better about it either. Yvonne is a great co-host, too 😊

The even keel vibe is one of my favourite things about your channel, I can actively watch or have them playing in the background and either way they are nice to have on!

Easily best hockey content on YT. I have chirped you in the past but your channel is the best. Keep keepin on Shannon!

You should be proud of yourself Shannon. You are killing it. I really respect what you have built here and appreciate the hard work. Keep up the great content.

A few thoughts: 1) I think your goal of being an ‘every NHL fan’ approach is great. 2) The lack of extreme emotions in your videos is a huge plus. As you point out, there’s more than enough of that in the world and media, today. That said, your delivery isn’t boring. It’s relaxing. 3) The fact that you have teams that you cheer for without gloating when they do great is a positive. It allows you to demonstrate a fan’s frustration when those teams aren’t doing well. If one is a long term fan of a team, the days of being frustrated far out number the happy times. In summary it makes you more relatable. 4) If you ever wanted to reduce your work load (less note taking) the daily game reviews could be reduced to a few key observations for each game, or per period of that game. That is rather than the detailed game descriptions that you currently provide. Just one person’s suggestion. Thanks for the great work.

I really do not have much interest in the NHL anymore, but I enjoy your simple presentation style, delivery, and your well thought out insights.

Very relatable to me. Enjoy the content. Keep it up! - also very inspirational.

Appreciate all your content over the years

Also want to say again how much your dedication is ruly appreciated.

Crazy how long and how far the channel has come. I still remember the opening with the soda can "pop" opening.

Your channel is a bright spot in everyone’s day Shannon! I’ve been watching since around 2017 and the sense of normalcy was very helpful in various points of my life, both good and bad. But always keep yourself in mind! All the best

You and your videos is a big part why I stay invested in the NHL. You have a great way to make alla about hockey easy to understand, and like how you can put your feelings into the work and still not feel biased. Great, great work! Thanks a lot for what you do!

You have a great story, Shannon. Edit: More subscribers than the largest NHL franchise!! You get a lot of people 'more into' hockey than they would be without this Channel. Genuine as heck, incredible work ethic, it goes on.

As (most likely) your first Lightning fan on this channel (subscribed at @24,000), I LOVED the fact that you actually talked about the Bolts. Couldn't be more proud of your success, Shannon!

Thanks for letting us in behind the scenes in videos like this one. Personally, I very much appreciate the first few comments that you often make for each review. Doesn't have to be a lot or be very subjective either - I just enjoy a perfectly placed "Carolina and Chicago - what in the world happened here?", from time to time.

Your videos have been amazing for someone like me that's only recently gotten into the sport. Your authenticity is so refreshing. Thank you for being you GOAT.

Shannon, you are an authentic man. Keep all u do going… it is a higher vibration than love and you are definitely love!!!!

As a newer subscriber, I really appreciate hearing your story and getting insight on where you are coming from.

You are a treat to watch!! Seriously.

I remember when you would mention stuff from your day job back in the early days of the channel, didn't sound very enjoyable. Time flies! It's been great to see the channel explode and you deserve every bit of it!

Hey man, as a person that found you last month, I love your channel. You’re a nice place for this burgeoning hockey fan!

Good on you! I’m 62 and grew up with a lot of hockey and a lot of swearing; in the neighborhood and at home. I try not to swear and find it old and not interesting. It is for the weak minded. It was never called cussing where I am from. Love your work!

Good for you! And great for you for sharing your story! You’re a special breed.

I think I can speak for many; we're glad you made that leap of faith! You Shannon are my source of news around the league. CONGRATULATIONS! 😊❤

I'm a new subscriber, and absolutely love the production, tone, neutrality, and everything else you described. I'm a Bruins fan, but also just love to watch the sport, so the lack of homerism is not only not off-putting, it's something I can identify with. Also, you should take breaks if you need them! (As much as I selfishly love your content haha!)

Lovely video, having this channel fed to me was one of the best thing i "discovered" during covid, I had always been pretty casual about hockey, but more frequent watching of games and this channel has helped me engross myself in the sport. I just wish I had done a bit more learning before choosing which teams to follow 😂

You’re the one channel I go to just about every night (at least during the season). Keep up the amazing work man

A genuine inspiration you are. I think I've been watching since the beginning. I thought you were doing it for longer. Awesome update

The Hockey Guy is great character and so relatable, i bet Shannon is also great guy behind the "jersey". Thanks for your hard work, your input makes even the whole NHL product better.

Shannon is a real one. You should go to an Avs game in Denver sometime.

Came here last year when I started re following hockey. I love watching your videos because of the objectivity. I’m a fan of the game, and a few teams, but I like how you don’t have the emotion involved in the videos. It’s cool to see that you chased a dream and 8 years later you’re loving where you’re at, even with the hard work and the long days/nights. It’s just cool to see! Keep it up 👍

I've liked your game reviews and team ranking for how well measured and thoughtfully they are put together and then also for some sudden escapes of humor that I have more than just few times had to pause the video to laugh it off. Glad to hear it's rewarding too since much goes into it.

Keep on being yourself and doing what you're doing, Shannon. That's why we subscribe. For people who want the swearing and the roaring and shouting and waving of hands and the hyperbole, there's lots of other places to go for that. The rest of us DON'T want it, that's why we come here. I always say it's a lot like just getting together with a friend for coffee and chatting about hockey. That's the way I want to keep it. Love the white boards, love the puck boards, love the jerseys and especially love the power rankings. Those and a nice pot of tea are how I start my Sunday morning.

Im 42 Alone Bitter and Depressed. i loved your channel before i got to know about you. Now i love you as a person. I can only hope i find the happiness you have found.

Love your channel. Discovered it 6 months ago and watch almost daily now. Great content and your delivery is exceptional. I can see you branching out as a motivational speaker.

Been watching you for like four years and it's the only way I can keep a pulse on the entire league which allows me to hyper focus on my team! Only person who delivers this level of detail without a bunch of filler and junk. Thanks for all you do!

Been here since you covered my Preds cup final run in 2017. You’re the man Shannon.

love u shannon, ur videos are amazing and have helped me in some incredibly tough times

Your personality is what makes it. Not robotic reporting. Bring back the jersey having a meaning over the random make sure all jerseys are worn. Fantastic Job don’t change too much 😉

Shannon - very brave of you to talk about the years of depression. Thanks for all you do. So appreciate.

Thanks for this - very, very interesting episode. I’ve been watching for quite a while now and still think you do a great job, and it was really cool to hear your side of it. The Star Trek reference and the Moe Lemay story both made me laugh out loud, and I think it is really super cool that actual players watch. I can’t imagine a bigger validation.

I appreciate you. Thanks for your dedication.

Youve gone through what im going through. I wish you continued success (and me too!). Been watching for many years.

I don’t think people understand how much work a KZfaq channel takes. Thank you for all your hard work

forever a positive role model. keep it up!

The unbiased reviews mixed with the very natural set is really what has always appealed to me about this channel. There’s a hundreds of channels that just glaze their favorite teams and use the same digital displays, so it’s refreshing to see someone physically keeping track of all of it and covering every team equally. The whiteboard, power ranking board and sweater collection have just become iconic when paired with the relaxed and wholesome attitude.