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The OHL Podcast

Veteran broadcaster Mike Farwell brings you his unique perspective on the Ontario Hockey League. From his days standing on a milk crate while interviewing players, to spending years on the road with legendary junior hockey broadcaster Don Cameron, Farwell brings you a view of the OHL you simply won"t find anywhere else. From Ottawa to Windsor, and from the Soo to Erie, the OHL Podcast has something for every junior hockey fan, bringing you the best stories from the players you cheered...and jeered

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00:55:32

We have no conflicts of interest. But if we did, we'd...

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/12/09

There was a clear conflict of interest on the Memorial Cup selection committee. Some argue there was even more than one conflict on the committee. And while the fans argue about sour grapes or undeserving hosts, Dan and Mike are trying to tell the real story. Guelph prepared a great bid and deserves every one of the perks that come with hosting the Memorial Cup. But we can't lose sight of the problem that's been unearthed here by some excellent reporting, and that's the problem Dan and Mike are

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00:24:42

In conversation with James Boyd

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/12/06

James Boyd has basically done it all. He's played in the OHL, coached, been a general manager, and now he's the league's new Vice-President of Hockey Operations. In this feature interview, we talk to Boyd about what led him to this role, what it will take for the OHL to remain competitive in the new junior hockey landscape, and what a healthy league looks like to him. As a guy who used to complain to the league office, he may already have developed a new appreciation for what it's like on the other

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01:05:57

Cold water douses Luchanko conspiracy theory. Video...

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/12/02

Sarnia's new coach gets his first win in fine fashion, while a hometown player flees the Petes to try his luck in the Soo. Meantime, Farwell and Dan are pulling no punches in building the case for a second part to the Jett Luchanko trade, but they keep hitting road blocks along the way. Learn a little more about your favourite team in the weekly Wraparound, find out why the guys have different perspectives on a recent video review fail, and a listener email prompts the question, 'why can't the

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01:05:26

The Guelph Storm's Memorial Cup coup. The Bulldogs...

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/11/25

It's been a week of surprises in the OHL, starting with the biggest of them all -- the Guelph Storm will host the 2027 Memorial Cup. And they've already traded away a key asset to start building for next year, but how many expected Jett Luchanko to land with the Brantford Bulldogs? We're only a third of the way into this season and 19 teams might be waving a white flag in Brantford's direction.Dan and Farwell take a deep dive into all of it, but don't worry, they won't forget your favourite team

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01:11:27

Letang fired in Sarnia. Memorial Cup host about to be...

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/11/18

Coaches are hired to be fired and this week it was Al Letang's turn to be fired. But what next for the Sarnia Sting? Farwell and Dan also have updates on previous stories, and a look at which market -- Guelph or Kitchener -- has the best shot at being named host of the 2027 Memorial Cup. Along with your weekly Wraparound and its look at every OHL team, there's also the big story the league wishes we weren't talking about. But the entire hockey world is talking about "The Slash," so Farwell

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01:02:32

Is the USHL about to join the CHL? Landsdowne 2.0...

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/11/11

Is it too soon to start having the conversation about the 2025-26 Brantford Bulldogs and the best CHL teams ever? At least one guy on this podcast doesn't think so. And for anyone who does think it's too soon, how many more wins before you start?? The 'Dogs are dominant as we pass the quarter-mark of this season, the Ottawa 67's can no longer be called a surprise ... and they're getting a fancy new arena to boot! The weekly Wraparound gives you a glimpse into every OHL market, the guys remember Leon

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00:33:10

Mathieu Turcotte has a behind-the-bench view of some...

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/11/07

Yes, it's true. Coaches are hired to be fired. But the decisions to fire one guy just because you can't fire 20 sometimes leave us scratching our heads, and that may never be more evident than now, as we find Mathieu Turcotte on the free agent market. He's got a decade-plus experience in the Q, a Coach of the Year trophy with a U18 AAA team, a Telus Cup, and a silver medal from the Canada Winter Games. He also spent last summer coaching some of the best young players in Canada at the World U17s,

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00:56:42

Big trades. Info on every OHL team. An NCAA defection.

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/11/04

If last weekend's crowds were any indication, some people like free candy (or baseball) more than junior hockey. But there's an easy fix for this.The OHL's trade winds seem to be blowing early, and they're blowing strong in Brantford. Which begs the question, how good is this Bulldogs team? Is it historically good?? Farwell and Dan also have a look at every team in the league, and the picture isn't rosy in every market as we reach the quarter-pole. Plus, he played in the WHL before jumping to the

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01:03:06

A video review malfunction. OHL players to watch. The...

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/10/28

A nightmare scenario plays out in Saginaw, where the OHL's new video review system gets one wrong. Like, way wrong. But now what? Then there's the ongoing Oscar Hemming saga in Kitchener, and what it means to a Rangers team that has hopes of hosting a Memorial Cup next year. Plus, there are problems in Barrie and the return of Emil Hemming ain't one.Farwell and Dan are also reviewing NHL Central Scouting's list of players to watch, talking about the task ahead for the OHL's new VP, and wondering if

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00:49:03

OHL Rivalry Week is a smashing success, and a live...

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/10/21

We're still coming down from the high that was Rivalry Week, which turns out to have been the idea OHL fans didn't know they needed. And as we come down from Cloud 9, the league's disciplinarians drop the hammer on a repeat offender. It's also starting to sound like the league is going to return to a live draft, and we're all for it.Plus, the weekly Wraparound takes a look at every market around the OHL, a few swaps have us calling for the "All Brady Smith Team," and Farwell and Dan give

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00:51:58

Will Matthew Schaefer return to the OHL? And...

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/10/14

Are the Ottawa 67's for real? Farwell and Dan discussing the surprising 6-0 start for the 67's, who were the last team to suffer a regulation loss this season. Plus, it's more than fans now upset with the league's new jersey partner. And do you remember bag skates? Or practices without pucks? Or getting off the bus to carry your equipment back to the rink? Things sure have changed in the way coaches can hold players accountable for a poor performance. And finally, with the NHL now underway, several

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00:55:03

The (almost) unstoppable Windsor Spitfires, and why...

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/10/07

It may still be early, but a couple of perennial Western Conference heavyweights are headed in opposite directions as the Windsor Spitfires surge and the London Knights struggle. Speaking of Western Conference heavyweights, what's going on back in Finland that's keeping Oscar Hemming from playing with the Kitchener Rangers? Farwell and Dan also do a deep dive into the CHL Team of the Century, giving you the scoop on a new documentary coming out later this month while talking about some big teams

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00:45:43

OHL legacy, USHL expansion, and an early season hot seat

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Critics claimed we'd never see the day, but ground has been broken on a new arena for Sudbury. The guys have a discussion and offer a condition for the move to new digs in the Nickel City. Meantime, an arena just as old as Sudbury's is going to get some new additions as the Kitchener Rangers install a "Level of Legacy." And if you thought the USHL was going down with a whimper as the OHL talks about "aggressive expansion," well, you haven't been listening to USHL Commissioner

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00:53:53

The OHL is aggressively pursuing new markets

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/09/23

We heard your complaints and the absences were noticeable at the games we watched. The OHL season launched with some big-time match-ups while big-name players were still away at pro camps. But could this year be the worst year we've seen it? The guys have a hopeful answer. Plus, Commissioner Crawford makes it clear that while we've all been distracted by the NCAA rule change, OHL expansion is still very much on the table. You'll also get a glimpse into every market in the league as The Wraparound

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00:57:14

The OHL: Bigger budgets, better arenas, be ready. Or...

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/09/16

If you like the small-town feel of junior hockey and the "charm" of some of those older, character-filled arenas, it's time to brace for a new reality. The OHL is asking current markets to step up, or other markets will be happy to take on a franchise. Also this week, the GOJHL becomes the OHL's first official development league and the ongoing recruitment war between the CHL and the NCAA gets a little petty. Plus, as the OHL regular season looms, the guys have a preview of the Western

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01:01:19

New OHL season, bigger, bolder predictions. Just like...

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/09/09

It's a new OHL season full of promise, unless you're dumb enough to try and predict the finishing order of all ten teams in the Eastern Conference. Why should you do that, though, when Dan and Farwell are plenty dumb enough to do it for you? The guys give it the ol' college try in predicting this year's Eastern Conference and, speaking of college, that NCAA rule change is still making waves. Plus, there's a potential that more players will move to the AHL early, and a guarantee that either Kitchener

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00:38:52

The CHL leads all leagues at the NHL draft, but will...

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/07/01

As expected, the OHL had a dominant showing at the NHL draft, with five of the first eight selections coming from the league and an overall showing that was the best the OHL has had in almost a decade. Farwell and Dan break it down and also clean a few other things out of the notebook as we head into summer, including the trade of a two-time OHL champion and a new market to emerge as a Memorial Cup bidder. Plus, just for fun in our final episode of the 2025/26 season, we make it a family affair with

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00:49:32

The OHL will dominate this weekend's NHL draft

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/06/24

Fans of the Ontario Hockey League won't have to wait long this weekend to hear the names of their favourite players called at the NHL draft. Farwell and Dan dive in on a couple of top defence prospects and look at a first round that could see a handful of OHL'ers picked in the Top 10. And speaking of the NHL, could the new CBA further impact the OHL and its older players? The guys have some answers. Plus, the Niagara Ice Dogs hire their new coach and we're hopeful of a new era in a market where fans

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01:16:00

Crossing over with the OHL's most interesting markets

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/06/17

We've been wanting to do this for awhile, and this week is the week. Farwell and Dan cross over with Brandon Caputo, Reece Doumani, and Colin Ward of the Armchair GM's Sports Network for a podcast experience you won't want to miss. This episode includes an in-depth analysis of a couple of the Ontario Hockey League's most interesting markets, some background on the origins of an OHL-focused podcast, and it makes an attempt to answer the question every OHL fan wants answered: what's the deal with

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00:50:50

It's time to stop sweating the NCAA rule change. For...

The OHL Podcast ·

2025/06/10

It's been famously said in Canada that if you don't like your weather out the front door, just take a look out the back door instead, where you're sure to find something more to your liking. Similar phrasing might be appropriate when discussing the NCAA rule change that has shifted the ground beneath junior hockey in Canada: if you don't like how the rule change is impacting the CHL this week, just wait a week and your feelings are likely to change. The environment has been that turbulent in this

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