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Behind the Bench

Go behind the bench and hear from the Anaheim Ducks coaching staff as they chat with Alexis Downie throughout the season.

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00:15:52

Episode 13 ft. Ryan McGill

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2025/08/05

Alexis Downie is joined by new Anaheim Ducks Assistant Coach Ryan McGill ahead of the 2025-26 season. McGill shares his enthusiasm on joining the organization and background on his coaching career. McGill additionally expands on his previous work with various penalty kills and how he can incorporate his tactics with the Ducks d-core.

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00:23:48

Episode 12 ft. Jay Woodcroft

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2025/07/31

With a new coaching staff in place heading into the 2025-26 season, Alexis Downie is joined by Assistant Coach Jay Woodcroft! Woodcroft discusses his excitement for the coaching opportunity with the Anaheim Ducks and working with Joel Quenneville. Additionally, Woodcroft shares more on what he's been working on over the past year and some philosophies to improve the Ducks power play.

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Episode 11 ft. Martin Madden

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2025/06/26

It's draft week in the NHL as Emerson Etem is joined by Anaheim Ducks Assistant General Manager and Director of Amateur Scouting Martin Madden to talk about the days leading up to the big weekend in Los Angeles, CA.

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Episode 10 ft. Joel Quenneville

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2025/05/08

The Anaheim Ducks have named Joel Quenneville as their 12th head coach in franchise history. Quenneville joined Alexis Downie in-studio to address his past and time spent away from hockey. Q also shares his excitement in joining the Ducks, familiarity with current players and his relationship with General Manager Pat Verbeek.

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Episode 9 ft. Richard Clune

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2024/11/21

Assistant Coach Richard Clune joins Alexis Downie in the Kariya Studio for a new episode of Behind the Bench. Clune shares details of his playing career, the transition to coaching and what about the opportunity here in Anaheim appealed to him. Clune also talks through his coaching philosophies and how he's worked with the young team to this point in the season.

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Episode 8 ft. Tim Army

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2024/11/15

With the Anaheim Ducks season in full swing, new Assistant Coach Tim Army joined Alexis Downie in the Kariya Studio to dive into his coaching career and how he found his way to Anaheim, twice! Army shares details of the inaugural season for the Mighty Ducks, coaching at the NCAA and AHL levels, how the sports has changed throughout his career and much more.

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00:48:24

Episode 7 ft. Greg Cronin

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2024/10/02

As the Anaheim Ducks get closer to finalizing the 2024-25 roster, Head Coach Greg Cronin joins Alexis Downie to preview the upcoming season. Cronin shares his takeaways after evaluating his first season as an NHL head coach, expectations for the players and thoughtful insight on how the team can grow as a group. Plus, Cronin talks about how Radko Gudas as the new captain can influence the young team.

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Episode 6 ft. Martin Madden

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2024/06/20

We are a week away from the 2024 NHL Draft in Vegas! Alexis Downie is joined by Anaheim Ducks Assistant General Manager and Director of Amateur Scouting, Martin Madden, to discuss the scouting process leading up to this year's draft. Madden also shares insight on characteristics the Ducks look for in prospects, and how the recent Scouting Combine plays a factor.

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00:28:55

Episode 5 ft. Brent Thompson

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2023/12/14

Anaheim Ducks Assistant Coach Brent Thompson joins Alexis Downie to talk about his professional hockey career, the transition to coaching, his shared love for the sport with his sons and coming to Orange County this season!

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Episode 4 ft. Greg Cronin

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2023/10/12

Anaheim Ducks head coach Greg Cronin joined Alexis Downie in the Kariya studio for the first time to share an in-depth look at his life journey. From growing up in a working class family in Boston, to traveling to a sheep farm in New Zealand and now bringing 36 years of coaching experience to Anaheim. Cronin opens up about the obstacles and challenges he's faced while shedding light on the lessons he's carried with him in each chapter of life.

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Episode 3 ft. Martin Madden

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2023/06/22

Alexis Downie is joined by Anaheim Ducks Assistant General Manager and Director of Amateur Scouting, Martin Madden, ahead of the NHL Draft in Nashville next week. Madden shares a look at the scouting process, the impact of data on the process and excitement in having the number two overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

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00:27:50

Episode 2 ft. Greg Cronin

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2023/06/05

Kent French and Guy Hebert are joined by Anaheim Ducks head coach, Greg Cronin. The interview followed Cronin's introductory press conference as the 11th head coach in franchise history. Cronin discussed his surfing hobby, coaching philosophies, importance of connecting with players and much more!

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00:25:38

Episode 1 ft. Dallas Eakins

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2022/09/22

Alexis Downie and Anaheim Ducks head coach, Dallas Eakins, sit down to talk about Eakins' childhood, playing career and some of his favorite hockey memories.

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Behind the Bench

Behind the Bench ·

2022/09/09

Listen in to go behind the bench and hear from the Anaheim Ducks coaching staff as they chat with Alexis Downie throughout the season.

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