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  • Cam Atkinson on His NHL Journey, Playing For Torts & Coming To Tampa

    Cam Atkinson on His NHL Journey, Playing For Torts & Coming To Tampa
    2024/12/18
    On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cam Atkinson. They discuss his upbringing in Connecticut, the importance of family, overcoming injuries, and the impact of mentors like Jerry York during his college years. Cam reflects on his experiences in the NHL, including his draft day, his time with the Columbus Blue Jackets, and his transition to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He emphasizes the significance of team culture, communication, and building relationships with coaches and teammates, while also sharing insights on the importance of education and personal motivation.

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    39 分
  • Conor Geekie on His NHL Journey, Losing Teeth & Being Traded To Tampa Bay

    Conor Geekie on His NHL Journey, Losing Teeth & Being Traded To Tampa Bay
    2024/12/11
    On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined by Tampa Bay Lightning rookie forward Conor Geekie live at the Cigar City Taproom. They discuss his journey from a small town in Manitoba to becoming a fan favorite in Tampa Bay, his unique style, family dynamics, the influence of his parents and coaches, and the excitement of being traded to the Lightning. Geekie talks about his work ethic, confidence, and the strong team culture in Tampa Bay. They also discuss being a young player in the NHL, the challenges of fitting into a new team and building relationships with teammates.

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    43 分
  • Zemgus Girgensons on Growing Up In Latvia, Reaching 100 Assists & Coming To Tampa Bay

    Zemgus Girgensons on Growing Up In Latvia, Reaching 100 Assists & Coming To Tampa Bay
    2024/12/04
    On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Zemgus Girgensons. He shares his journey to the NHL including his early days in Latvia to his experiences with the Sabres and Lightning. They discuss his recent milestone achievements, the importance of team chemistry, his hobbies and family life plus the cultural adjustments he faced moving from Buffalo to Tampa.

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    36 分
  • Gage Goncalves on Playing Idols, His Work Ethic & His Love Of Tampa

    Gage Goncalves on Playing Idols, His Work Ethic & His Love Of Tampa
    2024/11/27
    On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Gage Goncalves to discuss his journey from a small town in British Columbia to the NHL, his early influences, the challenges he faced in junior hockey, and the importance of work ethic in achieving success. Gage reflects on his draft experience, the transition from the AHL to the NHL, and the excitement of playing against his idols. He also shares insights on personal motivation, the role of social media, and his life outside of hockey, including hobbies and aspirations for the future.

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    35 分
  • JJ Moser On His Famous Swiss Hockey Players, His Style & Coming To The Lightning

    JJ Moser On His Famous Swiss Hockey Players, His Style & Coming To The Lightning
    2024/11/20

    On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined LIVE at the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman JJ Moser. They discuss Moser's journey from Switzerland to the NHL, his experiences with the Coyotes and his transition to the Lightning. He shares insights about his playing style, the Swiss hockey development model, and his personal interests outside of hockey, including social media engagement and fashion. The conversation also touches on team dynamics, maintaining morale during tough times, and fan interactions.

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    37 分
  • Ben Pierce On Coming To Tampa, His Love Of Hockey & Hate For Florida Bugs

    Ben Pierce On Coming To Tampa, His Love Of Hockey & Hate For Florida Bugs
    2024/11/13
    On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by new Lightning Beat Writer Ben Pierce. They discuss Ben’s journey from being a newspaper reporter in Wisconsin to the NHL, his love for hockey, the challenges of moving to a new city, and the importance of building relationships with players and fellow journalists. They also talk about the delicate balance of truth and respect in sports journalism, the transformative impact of social media on the industry, and the importance of conveying passion and emotion in writing.

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    44 分
  • Managing The Ice Operations At Amalie Arena

    Managing The Ice Operations At Amalie Arena
    2024/11/06
    On this week’s Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Ice Operations Managers Patrick Jesso and Ali Murdock. They share their unique journeys to the team, the impact of mentor Tom Miracle, and the daily operations involved in maintaining the ice for games. They discuss the science behind ice maintenance, the challenges of outdoor games in warmer climates, and memorable moments in their careers.

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    37 分
  • Zach Bogosian on Leading In The Locker Room, His Love of Outdoors & 2020 Stanley Cup Championship

    Zach Bogosian on Leading In The Locker Room, His Love of Outdoors & 2020 Stanley Cup Championship
    2024/10/30
    On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian as they discuss the importance of team chemistry, especially during long road trips, and how Bogo has adapted to his role as a veteran leader in the locker room. The conversation shifts to his transition to the Minnesota Wild and reflections on the 2020 Lightning Stanley Cup Championship team. Bogosian shares insights on life beyond hockey, including family dynamics and hobbies, and concludes with thoughts on the future of the NHL and the potential return of a team to Atlanta.

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    45 分