4:11 where is the jumbotron

Great Pod again guys. A couple points on the topics. First I hope to get the opportunity to enthusiastically boo David Branch one last time at Budweiser Gardens 😊. Second on the narrative around Conrad Hache I think your assessment of the situation is accurate however the league has to not put itself in those situations where that perception is possible and they haven’t done a good job of that. Do I believe there was any directive or even a desire for officials to treat any player or team differently absolutely not but I do believe that human nature could cause some different treatment of your bosses kid maybe even unintentionally. Third and final point Owen Sound better be careful what they wish for looking toward a more “blue collar” team they might cause some rangers fans to not want to watch them anymore 😂.

Wow, I enjoyed this podcast immensely. So great to hear about your hockey career Eric - past, present, and future! Love your vision on the importance of increasing range of motion and adding variety in sporting activities in the development of skills in young athletes. Merci Bien Eric!

interesting comment on the knights style of play. I would have to agree I don't find it enjoyable to watch either. Get rid of all of the post-whistle, between the bench shenanigans out of the game and it becomes a much more entertaining watch (ie games 5 and 6 were incredible). Would also like to note that I thought both were very well officiated to remove the bs that we saw in games 1-4

Go gens go

Since I live in London I've talked to Dale Hunter many times, he's around quite frequently and not hard to find in the summer in London. He's a pretty shy guy when it comes to attention that's why I don't think he does many interviews. Don't let the mean look on his face deter you from talking to him, he really is the nicest guy if want to talk hockey and his time spent in the NHL. As a Knights fan I've been to many games at Budweiser Gardens, I would say yes they do play fan noise through the speakers at games, you can hear it ever so slightly, but the real crowd does make the majority of the noise. I know the Leaf's also do this at Scotia bank arena, and they did the same thing at NHL games when no fans were allowed during Covid. I believe the Knights do try to give Knights fans an NHL type experience at the Gardens.

Saginaw has never drawn well on weeknights when schools are still in session. Schools will be finishing up come Memorial Cup time.

I love this because it’s my hometown arena and it’s super fun

I knew what this was about just from the title. Not only is it his seventh suspension this season, but he took the penalty just seconds after stepping on the ice in a game he hardly played in. Then tonight, the player that was just coming off a long suspension takes another match penalty and will likely be suspended again. Maybe it’s a team problem? Just saying. Maybe it’s not the players who should be disciplined.

They haven't taken the slap fighting out of basketball.

I think that if people don't like fighting, they should take up badminton or soccer or whatever other lame thing.

We need more Rush at 9:04 in the morning, Mr. Farwell. But what do I know? I'm just a working man.

agree 100%.

I'm from London and I really miss the smaller arena The London Gardens. Don't get me wrong I love The Budweiser Gardens and all it has to offer and all the amazing concerts we've had over the last 20 years there, but nothing beats a smaller arena for the intimate setting and community feel. Sudbury Arena looks great.

I would like to end the Barrie streak, im from Barrie

Great segment Big E and Mike. 1981 Royals.

12-0 then finish 16-3

Did you forget about the Hamilton Bulldogs 2022 playoffs team?

Eleven times in 25 years! How do they do it while spending so much time in the Penalty Box? How do they lead the league in goals, goals against, powerplay, penalty kill, best record? How do they overcome all of the suspensions? Maybe they are the best run organization in the OHL for the past 25 years?

Pretty pleased that Derek Laxdal was able to turn things around in Oshawa during the second half. He was dynamic in the Dub. I'm pushing all my chips on the Gens. They peaked at the right time and they have the momentum.

The Pearl Jam song 'Animal' should be your song for your morning five segment. One, Two, Three, Four, Five against One.. Five Five, Five against One..

Regular listener all the way from Yellowknife, NWT. Go Troops Go!

North bay fan , the 24 playoffs have given our fans the best hockey seen . go troops go !

Sounded like your discussion suggested if a “top” pick is drafted by an OHL team they should honor the commitment? If they sign I agree.. but all draft picks to OHL should be allowed to explore all options including tenders.. playing in the O is still a future option

Hey Mike. I've never heard you speak badly about any NCAA defects, that they need to honour their commitment. Just saying. Also be interesting if your stance on officiating carries over to your broadcast next season. You do know that your lead in to your post game call in show contained the phrase "who blew what call?".

Listening in from the Sault!

Anybody who watched Sudbury's horrid defensive play and shaky goaltending from mid-January on would know this would catch up to them. They never cleaned it up. Can score in bunches but if you live by the sword, you die by it. Check out the scores. And they're always among the most penalized teams in the league. Facing a disciplined North Bay team that plays with structure was a bad, bad matchup.

Listening from north bay very good show enjoy your show

Should be 3 outta 5 for the first round.

If the league is commenting on those situations where are the comments on no supplemental discipline on McConnell-Barker for the hit that knocked Andrew Oke out of the series? No penalty or supplemental discipline for a dangerous shove/cross check sending Rodwin Dionicio into the end boards? It goes both ways.

James Guo suspended indefinitely so he is out for game 7. Braden Hache’ back for game 7.

Great show this morning there Mike keep her up

Described London Knights perfectly

it's hard when you put being a Ranger fan boy first, then try and to be an credible unbiased sportscaster in the OHL. You make it hard to listen to you rant on, Farwell. You need to do a better job at separating the two.

Call it what you want. The rest of that "hypothetical" teams data shows them being 8-0 in the playoffs 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

If I was a Knights fan I'd egg him 🤣. Just say it and quit beating around the bush. And Mean Joe did cross the line many many times. This from a Steelers fan.

Hypothetically… well said Mike

Everyone knows the Knights are the poster child for the CHL and that's the exact reason nobody in the CHL likes London.

the Western Hockey League will suspend players for the playoff

hypothetical lol well said

Id be happy to see the league get a little nastier and tougher. Make intimidation a part of the game again. Im not happy it the Knights leading the charge...LOL

Your dislike of the Knights is strong.

I worked for the Erie panthers for 9 years and that arena looks amazing now

How about Parekh hiding down the hallway to appear injured and influence the refs. Only to return to the bench laughing after the call is overturned. Not a good look.

When I travel to other rinks, I don't bother repping my team. I go, watch and enjoy with little fist pumps if my team does good..

D’Intino has been Sault Ste Marie’s best player in the series vs Saginaw so far.

An 8,000 seat arena is being built in Fishers, Indiana (suburb of Indianapolis) for a reported cost of $170 million USD. It will be the new home of the ECHL’s Indy Fuel starting next season.

Friendly jabbing between opposing fans is fine. It’s the nastiness (swearing, obscene gestures, throwing things) that should not be tolerated. In 20+ seasons I have never had a bad encounter with an opposing team’s fans.

Yea London does taunt. But have you forgot the Rangers celebration after the OT victory at the Aud last month. Payback is a female dog.

Do all 3 leagues under the chl umbrealla use the trapozoid?