Knight Shift

No games until Labour Day - but so much news! - Episode 267 - Knight Shift

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:54:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break down everything from Jaxon Cover committing to Penn State to Rob Schremp and a ruptured achilles. Hear from Jaxon and London Knights General Manager Mark Hunter and get caught up on how the second round of the OHL Playoffs is unfolding.

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End of the 2025-26 season - Episode 266 - London Live

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:34:00 -0000

The London Knights 2025-26 season came to an end against the Soo Greyhounds on April 3. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look back at the series and the season with the help of Will Nicholl and Jacob Vandeven and take a quick peek at what the off-season holds for the London Knights.

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London Knights force Game 5 - Episode 265 - Knight Shift

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:40:00 -0000

Hear from Ryan Brown about his hat trick, Henry Brzustewicz on bringing the London-Soo series back home and from London assistant coach Dylan Hunter and how the Knights won Game 4 and what they have to do in Game 5.

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Knights - Greyhounds Preview - Episode 264 - Knight Shift

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:21:00 -0000

All you need to know about the Western Conference Quarter-final series between the London Knights and the Soo Greyhounds as Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs speak with Dylan Hunter, Will Nicholl, Henry Brzustewicz and Brad Coccimiglio ahead of Game 1.

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How did the Knights possibly clinch home ice, how London looks going into the playoffs and year-end award winners - Episode 263 - Knight Shift

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:14:00 -0000

London will host the Soo Greyhounds in the first round of the playoffs. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs will look at how improbably that outcome was and at how London looks going into the playoffs. They also recap the Knights year-end awards - Episode 263 - Knight Shift

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Knights up a point going into final weekend - Episode 262 - Knight Shift

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:06:00 -0000

After a wild Wednesday the London Knights lead the Soo Greyhounds by one point going into the final two games for both teams. Mike Stubbs breaks down a 6-2 win over Guelph, the scenarios at play to get home ice in the first round and then talks with Victoria Royals VP of Hockey Operations, Joey Poljanowski about The Clash of the Kingdoms that is coming in September as the Knights head west.

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Set for the final week of the regular season - Episode 261 - Knight Shift

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:11:00 -0000

We are set for the final week of the regular season. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs recap games against Windsor and Guelph, talk with Ryan Brown about where the stick of Quinn Beauchesne hit him and look ahead to the final three games that both London and Sault Ste. Marie will play.

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Kyle returns as the Knights win three, duelling hat tricks and Owen Miniotas - Episode 260 - Knight Shift

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:56:00 -0000

Kyle returns to the podcast as the London Knights win three games and stay one point back of the Soo Greyhounds for home ice in the first round. Braiden Clark and Cohen Bidgood record hat tricks in the same game and Londoner Owen Miniotas makes his Knights debut.

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London Knights Next Gen game with Jordyn Ferguson: Knights vs Wolves - Feb. 22, 2026 - Full PxP

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:15:00 -0000

London Knights Next Gen game with Jordyn Ferguson: Knights vs Wolves - Feb. 22, 2026 - Full PxP.

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The race for home ice in Round One and a preview of the home-and-home with Erie - Episode 259 - Knight Shift

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:48:00 -0000

We look back at a 5-2 win ov erh the Guelph Storm, at the remaining schedules for both the London Knights and the Soo Greyhounds and talk with the voice of the Erie Otters, Trevor Kubeja, as the London Knights prepare for a home-and-home with Erie.

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Which London Knights team produced the most NHLers and previewing a 3 in 3 weekend - Episode 258 - Knight Shift

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:32:00 -0000

Which London Knights team produced the most NHLers? And exactly how many players from a single roster made it to the National Hockey League. The team and the number might surprise you. We also preview a big 3 in 3 weekend for London that will see them face the Windsor Spitfires, Brampton Steelheads and Kitchener Rangers.

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The 2026 Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame Class

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:42:00 -0000

Conversations with Rocky Farr, Jim Sandlak and Brandon Prust, the class of 2026 of the Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame.

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The playoff streak continues, Henry Brzustewicz, Caleb Mitchell and is it too soon yet to prepare for the Greyhounds? - Episode 257 - Knight Shift

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:57:00 -0000

The playoff streak continues, Henry Brzustewicz, Caleb Mitchell and is it too soon yet to prepare for the Greyhounds? Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard discuss all of that and more on the latest episode of the Knight Shift.

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23 straight seasons of 30 wins and other streak stories of the London Knights - Episode 256 - Knight Shift

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:21:00 -0000

The London Knights have hit 30 wins for the 23rd consecutive season. Three players account for three of the four longest current point streaks in the OHL. Bring your green hat - Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard are going streaking on the latest edition of the Knight Shift.

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O'Reilly and Woolley's return and a tribute to Pete James - Episode 255 - Knight Shift

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:13:00 -0000

Hear from Sam O'Reilly and Jared Woolley and hear about a wild overtime game between London and Kitchener. We also pay tribute to Pete James who covered the Knights for decades and has passed away at the age of 89.

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Is there some stir-craziness in the OHL? Knights have points in 7 of 8 as Jesse Nurmi and the goaltenders shine - Episode 254 - Knight Shift

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:34:00 -0000

Is there some stir-craziness in the OHL? Knights have points in 7 of 8 as Jesse Nurmi and the goaltenders shine. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break it all down.

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Storming the Petes, edging the Sting and a Braiden Clark injury update - Episode 253 - Knight Shift

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:47:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs discuss the London Knights storming of the Peterborough Petes, the OT win over the Sarnia Sting and a Braiden Clark injury update.

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Zero shots against in a period? Three wins in a row and a check in on the team the London Knights played in the 2025 Memorial Cup final - Episode 252 - Knight Shift

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:30:00 -0000

Zero shots against in a period, three wins in a row and a check in on the team the London Knights played in the 2025 Memorial Cup final as Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs bring you Episode 252 of the Knight Shift.

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Post trade deadline, Jacob Xu and Michael Simpson goes to College - Episode 251 - Knight Shift

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:41:00 -0000

On the latest episode of the Knight Shift Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs discuss the Knights post trade deadline talk with the newest Knight, Jacob Xu and discuss Michael Simpson going to Providence College.

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TRADE: Mark Hunter talks about the Jan. 7 deal with Kitchener

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:22:00 -0000

Mark Hunter talks about the Jan. 7 deals with Kitchener that sent Sam O'Reilly and Jared Woolley for Jacob Xu, Kane Barch and 11 draft picks.

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TRADE: London and Kitchener come together on a massive deal

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:40:00 -0000

The London Knights and the Kitchener Rangers have completed a major trade.

The Knights have sent captain Sam O’Reilly and defenceman Jared Woolley to Kitchener in exchange for defenceman Jacob Xu (Zoo), forward Kane Barch and 11 draft picks.

Xu is 17 years old and is eligible for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Barch is the son of former Knight and current Niagara IceDogs head coach Krys Barch. He is currently playing with the U.S. National Development Team Program.

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break it all down.

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World Juniors, wild win in Oshawa, Will Nicholl and what it's like to be the parents of Denver Barkey - Episode 250 - Knight Shift

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:10:00 -0000

World Juniors, wild win in Oshawa, Will Nicholl and what it's like to be the parents of Denver Barkey. It is Episode 250 of the Knight Shift.

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Ryan Brown comes to town: Details on the trade, a 4th straight victory and a look ahead at Canada vs Denmark and Canada vs Finland - Ep 249 - Knight Shift

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:16:00 -0000

Hear from London Knights Associate G.M., Rob Simpson, from the newest Knight, Ryan Brown and from Rick Steadman following a 3-1 win over the Sarnia Sting. Mike Stubbs also looks back on the 2025 calendar year and looks ahead at Canada vs Denmark and Canada vs Finland at the World Junior Hockey Championship.

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World Junior Preview: Canada vs Czechia, Canada vs Latvia and a conversation with Dale Hunter

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 15:39:00 -0000

World Junior Preview: We take a look at Canada's roster and speak with Team Canada head coach Dale Hunter and then look ahead to Canada's first game against Czechia and Canada's second game vs Latvia.

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The Knights have headed into the holiday break, Christmas at Linus Funck's house and Christmas with Aleksei Medvedev

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:43:00 -0000

The Knights have headed into the holiday break, Christmas at Linus Funck's house and Christmas with Aleksei Medvedev.

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Mark Hunter, Sam O'Reilly, recap of games against Brantford, Saginaw and Niagara and how to tip pucks like Braiden Clark - Episode 247 - Knight Shift

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:20:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs hear from Mark Hunter and Sam O'Reilly, recap games against Brantford, Saginaw and Niagara and learn how to tip pucks like Braiden Clark on the latest episode of the Knight Shift.

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World Junior selection camp roster talk, a split with Windsor and the aftermath of the Teddy Bear Toss - Episode 246 - Knight Shift

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:31:00 -0000

The World Junior Selection camp roster has been announced and London Knights captain Sam O'Reilly has his name on it. The London Knights are also coming off one of their most impressive wins of the year after beating the Spitfires 3-2 in overtime in Windsor. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break it all down on the latest episode of the Knight Shift.

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Teddy Bear toss stories, a split with Saginaw and former Knights who could play for Team Canada - Episode 245 - Knight Shift

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:23:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard is away this week but Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne tell some Teddy Bear toss stories, discuss the split with Saginaw and hear from Braiden Clark and Logan Hawery as their break down Clark's goal with 0.9 seconds left in a period. Mike and Jim also look at former Knights who could play for Team Canada.

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The trip north, the 2027 Memorial Cup host and 157 arenas and counting - Episode 244 - Knight Shift

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:10:00 -0000

TOn this episode of the Knight Shift Mike Stubbs and Kyle grimard go behind-the-scenes on the trip north through North Bay, Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, talk about the Guelph Storm being named the 2027 Memorial Cup host and Kevin Jordan of OHL Arena Guide talks about his visits to 157 arenas around the world to watch hockey.

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Atop the Midwest again, breakaways, the return of the live draft and a preview of the trop north - Episode 243 - Knight Shift

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:15:00 -0000

Atop the Midwest again, breakaways, the return of the live draft and a preview of the trop north. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs are set for Episode 243 of the Knight Shift.

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Goaltending matters, winning the close games and Cowan vs Barkey - Episode 242 - Knight Shift

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:53:00 -0000

Coach and commentator Harry Neale once said, "Goaltending is 75 per cent of your hockey team, unless you don’t have it. Then it’s 100 per cent.” The performances of Aleksei Medvedev and Seb Gatto in the London Knight net have been giving London a chance to win. The Knights are coming off tight 2-1 and 3-2 shootout victories and Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs recap the games and talk goaltending with Medvedev while Jim Van Horne speaks with Knights goalie coach Dave Rook. Kyle and Mike also look at some milestones from ex-Knights and discuss Cowan vs Barkey in the American Hockey League.

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"The Little Things" from Memorial Cup wins and losses, Braidy Wassilyn and three games in the East - Episode 241 - Knight Shift

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:40:00 -0000

The 2025 World Series gave an example of how big "The Little Things" can be. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard look back at the little things that decided Memorial Cup championships in 2024, 2016 and 2012. Braidy Wassilyn joins the pod to talk about coming to London and Kyle and Mike recap the three games on the Eastern swing.

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Overtime over and over again, 7-0-1 and the Team of the Century on the big screen - Episode 240 - Knight Shift

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:02:00 -0000

Overtime over and over again: Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look at which teams have been to overtime the most and the year the Knights played 20 times in OT and owned it. They also look at the latest victories that have led to a 7-0-1 run and talk about the Team of the Century on the big screen with Jim Van Horne and Leigh Cunningham.

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Captains, evaluating everyone at the 10-game mark and Ben Wilmott's road to the OHL - Episode 238 - Knight Shift

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:11:00 -0000

Mike and Kyle talk about the new leadership group on the London Knights, evaluate every OHL team at the 10-game mark and talk with Ben Wilmott about his road to the Ontario Hockey League.

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Four wins in a row, OT thrills and all kinds of pro debuts - Episode 238 - Knight Shift

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0000

The London Knights have a roll going and OT has become a good friend again as former Knights Easton Cowan and Sam Dickinson play their first NHL games. Jim Van Horne fills in for Kyle Grimard and talks with Mike Stubbs about all of those topics plus the London-Kitchener rivalry that is set to write more chapters during OHL Rivalry Week.

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Knights in the NHL, back-to-back OT wins and the three languages spoken by Julian Brown - Episode 237 - Knight Shift

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:11:00 -0000

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Big picture look and previews of London Knights vs Flint and Guelph - Episode 236 - Knight Shift

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:05:00 -0000

The start to the season in 2025-26 is not uncommon for the the London Knights. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard have a look at where things sit through four games, hear from Noah Read and Aleksei Medvedev, update which former Knights are in the NHL and AHL and preview the next two games with Bryan Gardner, voice of the Flint Firebirds and Dylan Baker, voice of the Guelph Storm.

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A banner raising, a pane of glass breaking and the returns from NHL clubs - Episode 235 - Knight Shift

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:16:00 -0000

After a scary incident in Windsor that highlighted the London Knights first weekend of the 2025-26 regular season London gets set to return home as Noah, Read, Aleksei Medvedev and Sam O'Reilly are reassigned to the Knights. Hear from Dale Hunter on the glass breaking behind him at the WFCU Centre and from OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford on the season ahead as Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs go through all kinds of Knights news both in London and beyond.

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2025-26 is about to start - Previews, reviews, Dylan Hunter and Brett Welychka - Episode 234 - Knight SHift

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:46:00 -0000

2025-26 is about to start - Previews, reviews, Dylan Hunter and Brett Welychka - Episode 234 - Knight SHift

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The Knights at the end of the 2025 Pre-season and a look at the Eastern Conference in 2025-26 - Episode 233 - Knight Shift

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:50:00 -0000

After a 4-0 pre-season for the London Knights Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs go back over what happened and who did what. They hear from Julian Brown who might give Linus Funck some competition for most interesting man in the OHL, Luke Evangelista of the Nashville Predators drops by the pod and Mike and Kyle have a look at all of the Eastern Conference teams and try to figure out who will finish where.

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GAME DAY PREVIEW: London vs Erie

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:25:00 -0000

If you are headed to London vs Erie or plan to watch it on YouTube or listen at 980CFPL.ca this preview will get you caught up on the London Knights and tell you about the Otters roster as they come to Canada Life Place and Western Fair Sports Centre.

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Hawery, Cover and Crete and 5 Questions about the Knights in 2025-26 - Episode 232 - Knight Shift

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:23:00 -0000

Discussions with Logan Hawery, Jaxon Cover and Max Crete who all came up huge in London's first two pre-season games and 5 Questions about the London Knights heading into the 2025-26 season. Mike and Kyle weigh in with their answers.

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"Team of the Century" director Annie Stewart talks about her film being show at the Forest City Film Festival

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:36:00 -0000

"Team of the Century" director Annie Stewart talks about her film being show at the Forest City Film Festival.

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The most interesting man in the OHL? Plus - all set for the 2025 OHL Pre-season - Episode 231 - Knight Shift

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:57:00 -0000

Is Linus Funck the most interesting man in the OHL? Meet Linus (29:26) and Braiden Clark (24:02) and hear from Logan Hawery (20:20) and Rene Van Bommell (13:47) as Mike and Kyle recap training camp and the Green and Gold game and get set for the start of the 2025 OHL Pre-season.

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Preview of the Green and Gold game: Stories and info about every player playing and a talk about Flo Hockey with Josh Sweetland of the OHL

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:20:00 -0000

Preview of the Green and Gold game: Stories and info about every player playing and a talk about Flo Hockey with Josh Sweetland of the Ontario Hockey League.

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New Signings, Memorial Cup Celebrations, Training Camp - Episode 230 - Knight Shift

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:38:00 -0000

The latest episode comes from the golf course as Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard sit down at the Highland Country Club in London to talk about new signings with London Associate G.M. Rob Simpson and check in with Evan Van Gorp on his Memorial Cup celebration and with former Knight Colin Martin.

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REPLAY - Game 5 vs Oshawa - The London Knights capture their 2nd consecutive OHL Championship

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:36:00 -0000

Game 5 vs Oshawa - The London Knights capture their 2nd consecutive OHL Championship

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Mini-pod: Meet Kaeden Hawkins, Rene Van Bommell commits and Rick Steadman and Canada set for Hlinka-Gretzky

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 13:57:00 -0000

Mini-pod: Meet Kaeden Hawkins, Rene Van Bommell commits and Rick Steadman and Canada set for Hlinka-Gretzky.

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REPLAY - Another crazy Game 3 between London and Oshawa in the OHL Championship Series

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 18:17:00 -0000

In 2024 the London Knights came back from a 6-2 deficit in the third period and defeated the Oshawa Generals in double overtime to take a 3-0 lead in the OHL Championship Series.

The 2025 version of Game 3 in the OHL Championship Series followed a similar script - only this time it nearly went in reverse.

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Pre-August catch-up - Episode 229 - Knight Shift

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:24:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs discuss the latest signings by the London Knights, the World Junior Summer Showcase and answer a question that gives a tiny glimpse at what could happen in the 2025-26 season.

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REPLAY - Game 4 - London vs Kitchener - 2025 Western Conference Championship Series

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 22:07:00 -0000

The London Knights and the Kitchener Rangers meet at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium with a spot in the OHL Championship series on the line for London.

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REPLAY - Game 4 - London vs Erie - "If the first OT goal doesn't count... just score again."

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:02:00 -0000

"If the first OT goal doesn't count... just score again."

In the London Knights only overtime game of the 2025 OHL playoffs they had to try to overcome a desperate Erie Otters team and a huge goaltending performance from Charlie Burns to try to advance to the Western Conference Championship against Kitchener.

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Mark and Dale Hunter back to Team Canada, Sam O'Reilly traded to Tampa Bay, NCAA moves and catching up with Nazem Kadri, Max McCue and Easton Cowan - Episode 228 - Knight Shift

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:54:00 -0000

Mark and Dale Hunter back to Team Canada, Sam O'Reilly traded to Tampa Bay, NCAA moves and catching up with Nazem Kadri, Max McCue and Easton Cowan.

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REPLAY - Game 4 - London vs Owen Sound from April 3, 2024

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 21:05:00 -0000

Noah Read recorded his first OHL hat trick as the London Knights picked up their first series victory of the 2025 playoffs.

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Three Knights drafted and another draft coming up - Ep 227 - Knight Shift

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:54:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look back at the 2025 NHL Draft that saw Henry Brzustewicz, Aleksei Medvedev and Noah Read selected by NHL teams. Next up is the CHL Import Draft on June 2 and London's Associate G.M. Rob Simpson drops by to talk about the preparation and execution now that CHL teams are permitted to have three import players on their rosters.

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REPLAY: Wild night at Canada Life Place - London vs Brampton

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:43:00 -0000

This week's replay goes back to a regular season meeting between the London Knights and the Brampton Steelheads that showed off a whole lot fo speed and skill at Canada Life Place.

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2025 London Knights NHL Draft preview, Max Crete and former Knight Free Agents - Episode 226 - Knight Shift

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:49:00 -0000

Hear from Henry Brzustewicz, Noah Read and Aleksei Medvedev ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and the newest Knight, Max Crete after he was acquired from the Niagara IceDogs on June 19th. Mike Stubbs and Kykle Grimard also look at all of the former Knights players who are pending Free Agents in the National Hockey League.

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REPLAY: Easton Cowan does the improbable in extending his point streak and then works more magic in a game against Oshawa

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:46:00 -0000

REPLAY: Easton Cowan does the improbable in extending his point streak and then works more magic in a game against Oshawa.

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A sit-down with Mark Hunter - Episode 225 - Knight Shift

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:38:00 -0000

An update on awards and Blake Montgomery, the OHL schedule and a sit-down conversation with London Knights Vice-President and General Manager who takes us back to the very beginning and the decision to first try to purchase an Ontario Hockey League team.

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REPLAY: CHL Defenceman of the Year Sam Dickinson has a night in Saginaw - Nov. 23, 2024

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:16:00 -0000

On the day that Sam Dickinson of the London Knights was named Canadian Hockey League Defenceman of the Year we go back to a night where he had a massive night against the Spirit at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, Mich.

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Discussing the Knights graduates and where they are going - Episode 224 - Knight Shift

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:13:00 -0000

Some very notable London Knight names will be moving to other parts of the hockey world in 2025-26 and Mike Stubbs and Kyle grimard look back at the impact of each player and what the future will hold for them.

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Londoner Paige Martin of Oilers TV on former Knight Corey Perry and the 2025 Stanley Cup Final

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:53:00 -0000

Londoner Paige Martin of Oilers TV on former Knight Corey Perry and the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.

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REPLAY: Austin Elliott's debut with the London Knights - London vs Erie - Oct. 20, 2024

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:14:00 -0000

No Friday night hockey? Let us take you back to a game from this remarkable 2024-25 season. Here is Austin Elliott's debut with the London Knights in a game against the Erie Otters on Oct. 20, 2024. Hear from Austin to begin and then listen to the entire play-by-play of his first start in London.

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2024-25 Year-end Awards - Ep 223 - Knight Shift

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:21:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs recaps the London Knights 2024-25 year-end award winners and hears from Sam Dickinson, Denver Barkey and Easton Cowan at likely the final event for the 2025 Memorial Cup champions.

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What a ride! - Episode 222 - Knight Shift

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:52:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs recap the run to the London Knights Memorial Cup championship.

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Post Game: Memorial Cup Champions!

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:47:00 -0000

The London Knights defeated the Medicine Hat Tigers 4-1 on June 1, 2025 to capture their third Memorial Cup championship in franchise history. Here is 980 CFPL's post-game coverage.

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Condensed game: 2025 Memorial Cup semi-final in 40 minutes: London vs Moncton

Sat, 31 May 2025 21:39:00 -0000

Here is the 2025 Memorial Cup semi-final between the London Knights and the Moncton Wildcats with Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne condensed to 40 minutes.

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A discussion with Ontario Hockey League Commissioner Bryan Crawford

Sat, 31 May 2025 20:53:00 -0000

OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford speaks with Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne at the 2025 Memorial Cup in Rimouski, QC about talks about everything from NCAA to expansion to rule changes for rosters.

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Post Game - Memorial Cup semi-final - London vs Moncton

Sat, 31 May 2025 05:10:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne discuss London's 5-2 win over the Moncton Wildcats in the Memorial Cup semi-final.

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#7 Live from the Memorial Cup

Sat, 31 May 2025 03:24:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne speak with Stanley Cup champion , Calder Cup champion and DEL champion Jon Sim ahead of the Memorial Cup semi-final. Jim and Knights goaltending coach go for poutine and Jim also speaks with QMJHL Commissioner Mario Cecchini and Rimouski Oceanic play-by-play announcer Michel Germaine as he calls an end to his broadcasting career.

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#6 Live from the Memorial Cup

Thu, 29 May 2025 22:56:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne talk with Sarnia Sting TV voice and Memorial Cup icon Terry Doyle about all things junior hockey.

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#5 Live From the Memorial Cup

Wed, 28 May 2025 23:18:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne discuss the good and the not so good of playing in a semi-final game at the Memorial Cup. Jim speaks to one of the best ice-makers on the planet and London Knights Governor Trevor Whiffen joins the show to talk about what it takes to bid for and then host the Memorial Cup tournament.

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Post Game: London vs Medicine Hat

Wed, 28 May 2025 13:38:00 -0000

A breakdown of Medicine Hat's 3-1 win over the London Knights on May 27 at the 2025 Memorial Cup tournament.

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#4 Live from the Memorial Cup

Wed, 28 May 2025 05:17:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne talk with Atlantic broadcasting legend Marty Kingston and former Knights captain Danny Syvret who along with director Annie Stewart is part of a new full-length documentary on the Team of the Century and the London Knights that is headed for pre-production.

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#3 Live From the Memorial Cup - May 26

Mon, 26 May 2025 22:42:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne recap London's wins over Moncton and Rimouski with the help of Denver Barkey, Austin Elliott and Easton Cowan, talk with the Junior Hockey Junkies and highlight an act of generosity from the President of the London Knights Official Fan Club.

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Post game: London vs Rimouski

Mon, 26 May 2025 02:26:00 -0000

Post game discussion with Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne following the London Knights 3-1 victory win over the Memorial Cup host Rimouski Oceanic.

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Post Game: London vs Moncton

Mon, 26 May 2025 02:21:00 -0000

Post game discussion with Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne following the London Knights 3-2 overtime win over the Moncton Wildcats.

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#2 Live From the Memorial Cup - May 23

Fri, 23 May 2025 23:05:00 -0000

On the second edition of Live From the Memorial Cup Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne speak with the voice of the Cape Breton Eagles about the Moncton and Rimouski rosters, the Eagles 5OT game and life in the QMJHL. Jim also talks with former Montreal Canadiens defenceman and Oceanic assistant coach Donald Dufresne.

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#1 Live From the Memorial Cup - May 22

Fri, 23 May 2025 02:58:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne talk about the 2025 Memorial Cup tournament and hear from London head coach Dale Hunter, Medicine Hat head coach Willie Desjardins, Moncton Wildcats head coach Gardiner MacDougall and former Rimouski Oceanic star Brad Richards on the first episode of Live From the Memorial Cup.

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2025 Memorial Cup preview - Episode 221 - Knight Shift

Wed, 21 May 2025 16:44:00 -0000

Hear from Denver Barkey, Easton Cowan, Jacob Julien, Blake Montgomery, Landon Sim, Oliver Bonk and Mark Hunter plus get a preview of Moncton, Rimouski and Medicine Hat as Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard get you set for the 2025 Memorial Cup tournament.

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REPLAY - 3rd period of Game 5 against Oshawa

Sat, 17 May 2025 13:48:00 -0000

Play-by-play of the 3rd period of Game 5 of the 2025 OHL Championship series between the London Knights and the Oshawa Generals.

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Discussing the London Knights 2025 Championship run - Episode 220 - Knight Shift

Fri, 16 May 2025 15:19:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs, Kyle Grimard and Jim Van Horne sit down to talk about the London Knights 2025 Championship run.

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OHL Champions in 2025 - Post game

Fri, 16 May 2025 06:25:00 -0000

Here is complete coverage of the London Knights post game celebration following their 2025 OHL Championship victory.

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Coming home up 3 games to 1 in the OHL Championship - Episode 219 - Knight Shift

Wed, 14 May 2025 15:40:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne discuss the London Knights Game 4 victory with the help of Sam Dickinson and Dylan Hunter and then look at many of the things that have gone into making the Knights successful so far as they return home up 3-1 in the 2025 OHL Championship Series.

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Recapping a wild Game 3 and previewing Game 4 of the 2025 OHL Championship -

Tue, 13 May 2025 15:55:00 -0000

The London Knights outlasted the Oshawa Generals in Game 4 of the OHL Championship to take a two games to one series lead. Hear from Easton Cowan on his assist, Dylan Hunter on Game 3 and what to be ready 4 in Game 4 and Jesse Nurmi's uncle Jani Heikari who is over from Finland taking in the finals.

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Game 3 Preview - London vs Oshawa in the 2025 OHL Championship Series - Episode 217 - Knight Shift

Mon, 12 May 2025 15:20:00 -0000

The London Knights and Oshawa Generals head into Game 3 of the OHL Championship series tied at a game apiece. Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne preview the matchup with the help of Easton Cowan, Oliver Bonk. Jacob Julien, Kasper Halttunen and Knights assistant coach Rick Steadman.

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POST GAME - Game 2 - OHL Championship Series - Episode 216 - Knight Shift

Mon, 12 May 2025 13:34:00 -0000

Breaking down the London Knights 5-2 win over the Oshawa Generals in Game 2 of the OHL Championship Series and Easton Cowan's 5-point night on May 10, 2025.

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POST GAME - Game 1 - OHL Championship Series - Episode 215 - Knight Shift

Fri, 09 May 2025 03:49:00 -0000

Post game coverage of Game 1 between the London Knights and the Oshawa Generals in the OHL Championship series plus a conversation with London Knights captain and OHL Humanitarian of the Year: Denver Barkey.

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2025 OHL Championship Series preview - Episode 214 - Knight Shift

Mon, 05 May 2025 21:54:00 -0000

Here is a preview of the OHL Championship Series rematch featuring the London Knights and the Oshawa Generals featuring Knights G.M. Mark Hunter along with Landon Sim, Henry Brzustewicz and Kasper Halttunen and the voice of the Generals, Jack Moore.

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REPLAY - Game 3 of the 2024 OHL Championship Series: London's Double OT comeback victory

Sat, 03 May 2025 14:11:00 -0000

As the London Knights prepare to meet the Oshawa Generals in the OHL Championship Series for the 2nd straight year listen to a replay of the wildest game of the 2024 OHL Championship Series.

It begins with the accounts of Will Nicholl and Henry Brzustewicz on the game-winning goal and continues to the full-game replay.

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A return to the OHL Championship Series - Episode 213 - Knight Shift

Thu, 01 May 2025 16:11:00 -0000

Hear from London Knights players and coaches and from Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard on the Knights win over Kitchener that has them back in the OHL Championship Series for the third consecutive year.

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Recapping Games 1 and 2 of Western Conference Championship and previewing Game 3 - Episode 212 - Knight Shift

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:15:00 -0000

The London Knights lead the Kitchener Rangers two games to none in the 2025 OHl Western Conference Championship. Mike Stubbs, Kyle Grimard and Jim Van Horne go back oevr what has happened so far as they hear from Dale Hunter, Dylan Hunter, Kasper Halttunen and Rene Van Bommell and then look ahead to Game 3 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.

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Sam Dickinson OHL Defenceman of Year and a preview of London-Kitchener - Episode 211 - Knight Shift

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:43:00 -0000

Hear from OHL Defenceman of the Year Sam Dickinson on how he almost became a backup goalie and get a full preview of the London Knights and the Kitchener Rangers in the Western Conference Championship.

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Waiting on the 2025 Western Conference Championship - Episode 210 - Knight Shift

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:38:00 -0000

It's time to take stock of where things sit for the London Knights two rounds into the 2025 OHL playoffs. London will meet either Kitchener or Windsor in the Western Conference Championship and Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard sit down with the radio voice of the Spitfires, Steve Bell to talk about the seris between Windsor and the Rangers which will need a Game 7. Kyle and Mike recap Game 4 of London vs Erie and the odd overtime and Rene Van Bommel goes back to his roots with a message for a whole lot of young and hopeful hockey players.

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Relive the OT in Erie and hear from Denver Barkey, Easton Cowan and more

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:11:00 -0000

You don't always get to celebrate an overtime series winning goal twice but the London Knights did that in Erie on Apr. 17. Here is the entire overtime period and reaction from Denver Barkey, Easton Cowan, Austin Elliott and Sam Dickinson.

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A preview of Game 4 against Erie with Kyle, Mike and Jim Van Horne - Episode 209 - Knight Shift

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:20:00 -0000

As the London Knights get set to face the Erie Otters with a chance to close out their second round series Kyle Grimard, Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne break down what happed in Game 3 and what it will take to win Game 4. Hear from Kasper Halttunen, Sam O'Reilly, Austin Elliott and Rick Steadman.

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Games 1 and 2 against Erie, the anthems and Dylan Hunter's eye - Episode 208 - Knight Shift

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:31:00 -0000

The London Knights have a 2-0 series lead in their 2nd round series against the Erie Otters as the matchup shifts to Erie, Pa. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs discuss the details of Game 1 and Game 2, the anthems, Noah Erliden leaving early and Dylan Hunter's eye.

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SPECIAL: Part 2 of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:39:00 -0000

Hear from London Knights General Manager Mark Hunter and more as we look back on the 2025 OHL priority Selection.

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SPECIAL: 2025 OHL Priority Selection: Meet each of the first four Knights draft picks

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:32:00 -0000

Hear from Alex Campeau, Cooper McAslan, Owen Miniotas and Eloan Le Gallic after each of them became London Knights draft picks on Day 1 of the 2025 OHL Priority Selection.

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OHL Priority Selection preview and Round Two playoff preview - Episode 207 - Knight Shift

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:34:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs bring you an OHL Priority Selection preview with the help of Jim Van Horne and Knights Associate G.M., Rob Simpson and a Round Two playoff preview on the latest episode of the Knight Shift.

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Set for Round 2 against the Erie Otters - Episode 206 - Knight Shift

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:25:00 -0000

The London Knights will meet the Erie Otters in a Western Conference semi-final series that begins on Thursday, April, 10 at Canada Life Place. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard preview the series with the help of Otters play-by-play voice Shawn Bednard. They also hear from Dale Hunter on Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal scoring record.

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A Preview of Game 4 against Owen Sound, some stories from Game 3 and a discussion of what happened in Niagara

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:08:00 -0000

Hear from Sam O'Reilly, Sam Dickinson, Noah Read and London Knights goaltending coach Dave Rook as the London Knights prepare for Game 4 against the Owen Sound Attack. Kyle Grimard, Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne also weigh in on the unusual punishment handed down to the Niagara IceDogs with the help of Brandon Caputo, host of The Dog Pound podcast.

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Games 1 and 2 vs Owen Sound - from the vets to the officiating to the goalies - Episode 204 - Knight Shift

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:50:00 -0000

The playoffs are underway and Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look back at 6-1 and 6-3 wins by the London Knights to begin their series against Owen Sound. They hear from Easton Cowan and look around the rest of the OHL and the CHL matchups at some of the early surprises.

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Playoff preview - all eight series with a special focus on London vs Owen Sound - Episode 203 - Knight Shift

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:59:00 -0000

Get caught up on end of season Knights notes and then get a preview of London vs the Owen Sound Attack and Mike's preview of the other seven series in the 2025 Ontario Hockey League playoffs.

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Thoughts on the regular season, the Fimis faceoff and Round One against Owen Sound - Episode 202 - Knight Shift

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:07:00 -0000

The 2024-25 regular season came to an end on March 23. The London Knights posted the second highest win and point totals in franchise history. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard look back at the final two games, some of the performances this year and then zero in on London vs Owen Sound in the Western Conference Quarter-finals.

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Ideas on changing the divisions, the schedule and the OHL's fight rule - Episode 201 - Knight Shift

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:33:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard look at ways to change the divisional alignment in the OHL, the schedule and also the three-fight rule. They also hear from London goaltender Austin Elliott and preview the Knights-Spitfires matchup on March 21 with the help of London Assistant Coach Rick Steadman.

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Sam Dickinson into the London Knights record books and former Knight Krys Barch - Episode 200 - Knight Shift

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:48:00 -0000

Sam Dickinson broke the London Knights franchise record for most points in a single season by a defenceman. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs head from Sam, London assistant coach Dylan Hunter and Oliver Bonk on Sam. Jim Van Horne weighs in on Rick Corriveau and Evan Bouchard and speaks with former Knight and Huron-Perth U16 head coach Krys Barch. Mike and Kyle also look at the OHL playoff picture and preview the London-Kitchener matchup on March 18 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.

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Talking with Cam Allen and looking at where the 2024-25 London Knights team ranks in franchise history -

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 21:39:41 -0000

The London Knights have clinched 1st overall in the Ontario Hockey League for the second consecutive season. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard look at whether winning the Hamilton Spectator Trophy (as OHL regular champions) tends to translate to playoff success. They also talk with London assistant coach Rick Steadman about handling the roster over the remainder of the season. Mike also sits down with Cam Allen prior to his reinstatement by the OHL. (Conversation begins at 28:11)

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The chase to clinch #1, Dale Hunter, Sam Dickinson, and Ryan and Matt Rupert - Episode 198 - Knight Shift

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:19:25 -0000

A win over Kingston earned Dale Hunter his 1000th career victory and a win over Sarnia took the London Knights to within two points of clinching a second consecutive regular season title. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs hear from Dale Hunter on his latest milestone, discuss the wins over Sarnia and Kingston, look Sam Dickinson's chase of history and go over the OHL standings with two weeks to go in the regular season. They also hear from Matt and Ryan Rupert on Dale Hunter at 1000.

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POST GAME: Dale Hunter wins his 1000th game

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 04:32:52 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne tell stories and look back at Dale Hunter's 1000th career victory in the Ontario Hockey League on March 7, 2025.

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Previews of Kingston and Sarnia, news on Jacob Julien and Cam Allen and a recap of the 5-0 win in Brantford - Episode 197 - Knight Shift

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:43:42 -0000

With nine games remaining in the regular season Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard preview games against Kingston and Sarnia, hear from Jacob Julien on signing his first NHL contract with the Winnipeg Jets, talk about the latest on Cam Allen and recap London's 5-0 win over the Brantford Bulldogs.

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Another best vs best game against Brantford and WHAT a win in Oshawa - Episode 196 - Knight Shift

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:44:31 -0000

The London Knights are coming off a huge overtime win over the Oshawa Generals and now go into another big game against the Brantford Bulldogs. It will put the tip team in the Western Conference against the top team in the Eastern Conference. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs preview the game with the help of the voice of the Bulldogs, Reed Duthie, and also look back at the win in Oshawa and the rest of the action in last weekend's three-in-three.

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The best faceoff teams in the OHL plus previews of games against Owen Sound, Niagara and Oshawa - Episode 195 - Knight Shift

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:37:21 -0000

The London Knights rank third in the Ontario Hockey League in face-off percentage. The two teams ahead of them are actually shocking. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard talk about face-off prowess in the OHL and then preview a weekend of games against Owen Sound (Matt Hermisz at 12:05), Niagara (Brandon Caputo at 20:34) and Oshawa (Jack Moore at 29:45). Kyle and Mike also hear Quebec Pee Wee tournament stories from Knights Associate GM, Rob Simpson and London Knights Assistant Coach, Dylan Hunter.

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Strength of schedules the rest of the way, Evan Van Gorp has committed to Main and Matthew Tkachuk on The Tonight Show - Episode 194 - Knight Shift

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 22:08:04 -0000

The London Knights do not have the easiest remaining schedule. The Kitchener Rangers do. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard size up what is coming at the Knights, what happened in three games in three days over the weekend and talk with Evan Van Gorp after his commitment to Maine was announced. Kyle and Mike also discuss Matthew Tkachuk's appearance on The Tonight Show and offer up their thoughts on other former Knights who could do well sitting in that chair opposite Jimmy Fallon.

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Previewing the games against Brampton, Erie and Kitchener - Episode 193 - Knight Shift

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:40:28 -0000

The London Knights will play three games in three dats from Feb. 21 to Feb. 23 as they host Brampton, head on the road to meet the Otters in Erie and then return home to take on the Kitchener Rangers at Canada Life Place. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard preview all three with the help of Mike Karafilidis in Brampton and Trevor Kubeja in Erie. Mike and Kyle also get some early playoff ticket info from London Knights Marketing Director, Alex Brown.

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Magic number time, win over Flint and a chat with Sam O'Reilly - Episode 192 - Knight Shift

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:32:37 -0000

With 16 games to go in the regular season the London Knights are in very good shape. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk magic numbers, recap wins over Flint and Sault Ste Marie, hear from Sam O'Reilly and thank the fans of the Knights for what they did at Canada Life Place on Feb. 17.

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Talking to Rick Nash, recapping the Knights win in Barrie and previewing a game with the Soo Greyhounds - Episode 191 - Knight Shift

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:09:45 -0000

It was best on best in Barrie as the first place London Knights took on the top team in the Eastern Conference and walked away with an 8-4 win. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs recap the victory and Logan Hawery's role in it. They hear from Denver Barkey and Will Nicholl and then sit down with former Knight Rick Nash to talk about his time in London and about playing best on best hockey for Canada at the international level.

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One streak continues while another streak ends - Episode 190 - Knight Shift

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:58:24 -0000

The London Knights have hit 40 wins for the 17th time in 24 seasons. While that run grew the streak that London fans have been watching Easton Cowan create over two seasons came to an end at 65 games. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look at those two stories, a win over the Peterborough Petes and other Knights news and info on the latest episode of the podcast.

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Previewing the Knights and the Petes with Pete Dalliday, Easton Cowan at 65 and Rick Doyle on 50/50s - Episode 190 - Knight Shift

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 22:59:21 -0000

The London Knights will be honouring Dave Hutchison and Dennis Ververgaert as both are inducted into the Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame and then London faces the Peterborough Petes on Friday, Feb. 7. Mike Stubbs previews the game with Petes TV voice, Pete Dalliday and then Mike talks with former Knight, Rogers TV analyst and President of the London Knights Alumni Foundation, Rick Doyle.

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Spitfires pull off comeback win over Knights, win over Erie and a chat with Denver Barkey - Episode 189 - Knight Shift

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:15:53 -0000

The Windsor Spitfires pulled off a comeback win over the London Knights and Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard go through how it happened. They also look back on London's victory over Erie and talk with Knights captain Denver Barkey.

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All about the goalies (almost) - Episode 188 - the Knight Shift

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:58:17 -0000

Two of the top goalies in the entire Ontario Hockey League play for the London Knights. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs hear from both Austin Elliott and Aleksei Medvedev on the latest episode of the Knight Shift. Elliott talks about committing to UMass-Lowell in the NCAA for 2025-26 and Medvedev takes everyone through his journey from St. Petersburg, Russia to London, Ontario. Kyle and Mike also preview the next two games against Erie and Windsor with the help of Knights Assistant Coach Rick Steadman.

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Knights win all three in the north and a sit-down with Adam Dennis - Ep 187 - Knight Shift

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 01:00:06 -0000

The London Knights returned home after wins over North Bay, Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie and Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard went to work dissecting the victories and the impact that the duo of Sam Dickinson and Cam Allen had as the road trip went along. They talked with London goalie Austin Elliott and Mike also had a sit-down with former Knight Adam Dennis on his new role with the Battalion and to tell some Dale Hunter stories.

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Breathing in the northern air - Episode 186 - Knight Shift

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:47:31 -0000

As the London Knights begin their northern road trip through North Bay, Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie, Jim Van Horne joins Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs to recap a loss to the Kitchener Rangers, talk about Easton Cowan equalling a streak by Mario Lemieux and preview the three games on the road trip.

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Approaching every game the same, two wins, Jaxon Cover and previewing Knights vs Rangers - Episode 185 - Knight Shift

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:21:24 -0000

The London Knights outscored Guelph and Sudbury 14-1 and now own a four-point cushion atop the OHL standings heading into one of their busiest weeks of the season. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk about the wins, the goaltending, Jaxon Cover and Sam Dickinson and Dylan Hunter weigh in on preparing to play each game the same way. Jim Van Horne talks with Knights Associate GM Rob Simpson, the guys preview London vs Kitchener on Jan. 21 and we hear stories from 2025 Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame inductee, Dennis Ververgaert.

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Previewing games against Guelph and Sudbury and stories from former Knight and NHLer Dave Hutchison

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 17:28:42 -0000

The London Knights will play back-to-back home games against the Guelph Storm (Jan. 17) and the Sudbury Wolves (Jan. 19) and Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard weigh in on both matchups. They also recap the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects game, talk about a Barkey's Buds event at Source for Sports and hear stories from Dave Hutchison who will be inducted into the Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame.

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By the BIG numbers, two weekend wins and the Don Brankley Hall of Fame class of 2025 - Episode 183 - Knight Shift

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:47:58 -0000

There are some big numbers being put up by the London Knights and Knights players. The team has gone 28-2-1 since Oct. 20, 2025 and the individual numbers roll from there. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard talk about the big numbers, recap wins over Windsor and Owen Sound and hear from Henry Brzustewicz and Aleksei Medvedev as they head for the Connor McDavid OHL Top Prospects Game. Kyle and Mike also talk about this year's class for the Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame.

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Mid-season awards, trades and a battle for #1 - Episode 182 - Knight Shift

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:01:16 -0000

With the help of Knights fans Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard run down some mid-season award winners on the London roster and then look ahead to the battle for top spot in the Ontario Hockey League on Jan. 10 between the Knights and the Windsor Spitfires. Kasper Halttunen and Jesse Nurmi talk about their success at the World Junior Hockey Championship and Kyle and Mike run through some of the trades made leading up to the deadline in 2025.

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The trade deadline is coming up fast - Episode 181 - Knight Shift

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:40:21 -0000

The Ontario Hockey League trade deadline provides the deciding point for teams on their respective seasons. Who is in and who is out? Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs take a look at what we know so far and who is expected to be in the race when January 10 comes and goes. They also talk about London captain Denver Barkey and his 11 points in 3 games and revisit the World Junior Hockey Championship one final time.

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Canada out at the World Juniors, London's 77-12-1-2 record in 2024 and previewing Knights vs Niagara

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:21:23 -0000

The London Knights have closed out 2024 and already begun 2025. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard talk about their 77-12-1-2 record over the last calendar year, discuss Canada's performance at the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship, set up the Knights and the IceDogs on Jan. 3 and send out some good vibes with Corey Perry and Danny Syvret's recounting of the 2005 Gold medal win for Canada at the WJC in Grand Forks, N. D.

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Hitting halfway in 2024-25, the World Juniors and a home and home with Sarnia - Episode 179 - Knight Shift

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:03:02 -0000

The London Knights are 28-6 at the halfway mark of the 2024-25 OHL regular season. London is getting set for what feels like their annual home and home with Sarnia that hasn't been all that annual of late. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard discuss a 4-1 win in Flint, set up the Sarnia games and talk World Junior Hockey Championship and just how big a New Year's Eve win would be for Canada. Danny Syvret and Corey Perry also relive the round robin from the 2005 World Junior tournament as it reaches its 20th anniversary.

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A London World Junior Preview - Episode 178 - Knight Shift

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:37:13 -0000

As the World Junior Hockey Championship gets going Mike Stubbs takes us through all of the London and London Knights connections at the tournament. Casey Kenny, the voice of the Kemptville 73's talks with Oliver Bonk ahead of Canada's first game and Mike also checks out London connections at the Spengler Cup taking place in Switzerland. Mike looks back at the 20th anniversary of Canada's gold medal victory at the 2005 World Junior tournament with the help of Danny Syvret and Corey Perry and hears from Frank Caprice who was the first London Knight to win World Junior gold in 1982.

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London vs Sarnia preview, Easton Cowan's hat trick and Knights GM Mark Hunter on the trade deadline - Episode 177 - Knight Shift

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:10:30 -0000

Final podcast before the holidays! London vs Sarnia preview, Easton Cowan's hat trick and Knights GM Mark Hunter on the trade deadline.

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Cam Allen is coming to town as the Knights stay 1st overall - Episode 176 - Knight Shift

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:44:00 -0000

The biggest trade of the 2024-25 season so far has been made between the London Knights and the Guelph Storm. The Knights have acquired defenceman Cam Allen for Noah Jenken and draft picks. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs discuss the trade, preview the game against the Erie Otters and look back over how London managed to win two out of three games to remain in top spot in the overall OHL standings. Also, Larry Brubacher joins the pod to talk about winning the jackpot at Canada Liufe Place by shooting a puck through a tiny space from centre ice.

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End of one streak, injury to Easton Cowan and a welcome for Andoni Fimis - Episode 175 - Knight Shift

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:25:35 -0000

The London Knights will go into the Ontario Hockey League record books with the 5th longest winning streak in history. Their first loss in 20 games came against Oshawa and while Easton Cowan extended his point streak to 56 games he also left the game early and did not return. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard talk about those two things, relive some Teddy Bear Toss memories from a record-setting night at Canada Life Place and speak with the newest Knight, Andoni Fimis.

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World Junior talk, awards week for the Knights and two of the biggest streaks in OHL history - episode 174 - Knight Shift

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:42:41 -0000

The London Knights cleaned up in the OHL's latest weekly and monthly awards winning nearly all of them. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs recap the winners and go into some World Junior talk about Canada's selection camp roster which features four Knights. Frontenacs play-by-play voice Jim Gilchrist joins Mike and Jim Van Horne to talk about the longest goal streak and point streak in OHL history and Mike and Kyle preview the next games for the Knights.

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18 wins in a row and is Sam Dickinson the best player in the OHL right now?

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 18:45:57 -0000

The London Knights wrapped up a three-win road trip to get into some rare air in terms of Ontario Hockey League winning streaks. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk about the streak, World Junior implications, Sam Dickinson, Blake Montgomery and hear a story from London forward Will Nicholl that illustrates something that makes the Knights as competitive as they are each year.

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A trade, a suspension and a three-game road trip - Episode 172 - Knight Shift

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:56:40 -0000

The London Knights are headed east. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look ahead to the road trip, talk about the injuries to Denver Barkey and Easton Cowan, the suspensions to Kasper Halttunen and Ryder Boulton, the trade of Blake Arrowsmith to Niagara and Game 1 of the CHL USA Prospects Challenge.

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"Aggressive expansion", Barkey and Cowan miss time and a 15th straight win for the Knights - Episode 171 - Knight Shift

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:32:45 -0000

The London Knights started and ended three games in three days with shootout victories and in the middle held off the Spirit in Saginaw. London has now won 15 straight games and they won the 15th without some key players in the lineup. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk about the latest wins and injuries to Easton Cowan and Denver Barkey with the help of Dylan Hunter, Sam Dickinson, Blake Montgomery, Kasper Halttunen and Oliver Bonk and also look at Elliott Friedman's report about an approval for "aggressive expansion" in the Ontario Hockey League.

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Knights win battle of 1 vs 2 and Cowan extends streak with some solid drama - Episode 170 - Knight Shift

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:44:54 -0000

The London Knights came away from Kitchener with a 3-1 win on Nov. 19. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break down the game with the help of Alexei Medvedev and Sam Dickinson and talk about the improbable goal that extended Easton Cowan's point streak to 52 games and hear from Cowan and Knights head coach Dale Hunter. London Associate G.M. Rob Simpson explains the Knights import situation including Gleb Semenov's status and North Bay Battalion Head Coach Ryan Oulahen discusses the CHL USA Prospects Challenge on Nov. 26 at Canada Life Place.. Oulahen is an assistant coach for Team CHL.

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If you need some good news... the London Knights have an abundance - Episode 169 - Knight Shift

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:55:14 -0000

From their 11-game winning streak to Easton Cowan's 51-game regular season point streak to the return of Kasper Halttunen... there is an awful lot of good news happening surrounding the London Knights. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break down wins over Guelph and Sarnia and hear from Kasper Halttunen, Austin Elliott and Logan Hawery who is back in London after winning gold at the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge.

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The aftermath of the Landon Sim suspension, next game previews and Sam O'Reilly - Episode 168 - Knight Shift

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:15:28 -0000

On the latest episode of the Knight Shift Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard examine the aftermath of the Landon Sim suspension, talk to Edmonton Oilers prospect Sam O"Reilly and preview games against the Sarnia Sting and the Guelph Storm.

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Blake Montgomery's debut, more about NCAA ruling, no pancakes in Guelph and more streaking - Episode 167 - Knight Shift

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:48:32 -0000

Blake Montgomery is officially a Knight and we sat down with him for Episode 167 of the Knight Shift. We also got thoughts on the NCAA decision from Knights Governor Trevor Whiffen. We also go over a change Evan Van Gorp made at breakfast that saw hum get five points in a crazy game between London and the Storm, Noah read's first two goals and Easton Cowan finding a way to keep his regular season point streak going.

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Previewing a big NCAA decision and games ahead against the Greyhounds and Battalion - Episode 166 - Knight Shift

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:42:21 -0000

The NCAA is about to vote on whether to allow Canadian Hockey League players to play NCAA hockey. Mike Stubbs, Kyle Grimard and Jim van Horne explore the story and preview games against Sault Ste. Marie and North Bay. They also talk about Isaiah George making his NHL debut and get you caught up on the Under-17s.

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Cowan's streak continues in two close wins - Episode 165 - Knight Shift

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:23:10 -0000

London Knights forward Easton Cowan now has at least one point in 46 regular season games and the Knights have won six straight and nine of ten. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs hear from Cowan and talk about the latest London victories and Michael Simpson's first professional win.

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Former Knight Cody Morgan, Olli Maatta trade, Sam Dickinson honoured and a preview of the next two games - Episode 164 - Knight Shift

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:18:10 -0000

An award, a trade and a former London Knight highlight episode 164 of the Knight Shift as Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard hear from Cody Morgan on last year's perfect season with the University of New Brunswick, discuss the Olli Maatta trade and his time in London and also examine Sam Dickinson's impact with the Knights this season.

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A three-win weekend, looking at Easton Cowan's streaks and should 3 in 3 even be a thing? - Episode 163 - Knight Shift

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:24:41 -0000

The London Knights had themselves a weekend as they earned wins ver Brantford, Saginaw and Sarnia in less than 48 hours. After an OT thriller against the Bulldogs London returned to the site of the 2024 Memorial Cup tournament for the first time and then got a boost from the Knights fan club in a win over the Sting in Sarnia.

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Big preview of a three in three against Brantford, Saginaw and Sarnia - Episode 162 - Knight Shift

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:40:29 -0000

The London Knights play their first "three-in-three" and Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard zero in on all three games. The radio voice of the Sarnia Sting, Leigh Cunningham joins the show and so does the voice of the Brantford Bulldogs, Reed Duthie. Kyle and Mike also talk about former Knights Bryce Montgomery and Ruslan Gazizov.

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A 1-1 weekend and Austin Elliott's debut - Episode 161 - Knight Shift

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:23:28 -0000

After a loss to Saginaw and a win over Erie Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk about what made the difference in each game, Auston Elliott already living up to his nickname, the line combinations against the Otters and Kasper Halttunen's situation in San Jose.

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Captains and overage decisions and aquisitions - Episode 160 - Knight Shift

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 20:26:24 -0000

The London Knights have named the 53rd captain in franchise history and a five-player leadership group. They have also gone from five potential overage players in the summer to three. Mike Stubbs talks with London associate general manager, the entire Knights leadership group and the newest Knight, Austin Elliott.

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Big comeback W against Barrie and another against the Storm - Episode 159 - Knight Shift

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 18:35:55 -0000

The London Knights put on a third period show against one of the best rosters in the OHL and then came back to Canada Life Place less than 24 hours later to win again. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs hear from Sam Dickinson, Evan Van Gorp, Easton Cowan, P.J. Fagan and Jesse Nurmi as they recap it all and then go through some of the former Knights beginning their seasons in the American Hockey League and the ECHL.

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OT win in Owen Sound and setting up games with Barrie and Guelph at Canada Life Place - Episode 158 - Knight Shift

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:01:00 -0000

Denver Barkey, Easton Cowan and Oliver Bonk made their season debuts and Sam O'Reilly scored the overtime winner from Jacob Julien as the London Knights edged the Attack in Owen Sound on Oct. 9. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break down the game with the help of O'Reilly and Barkey and talk about a shot block by Oliver Bonk. Mike and Kyle also look at something the Guelph Storm might like as they get set to come into London. they preview weekend games against the Storm and the Barrie Colts and also talk about the latest in the CHL/NCAA situation. Lastly Kyle and his fellow Country 104 Mornings host, Kendra, talk with Canada Life Place General Manager Kelly Austin about the changeover that becomes official on Oct. 11.

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Special episode - Stories from NHL training camps

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:10:11 -0000

All kinds of familiar faces are back with the London Knights from National Hockey League training camps. Mike Stubbs talks with Oliver Bonk, Denver Barkey, Easton Cowan, Sam Dickinson, William Nicholl, Jacob Julien and then Sam O'Reilly to talk about their individual experiences from 2024.

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October always looks familiar and Easton Cowan will play for the Knights - Episode 157 - Knight Shift

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:03:51 -0000

If you hit the pause button on any season in any league just a couple of weeks in you will find all kinds of interesting things. Last year's OHL finalists find themselves with a combined 2-6-1 record. The Niagara IceDogs have not made the playoffs since 2019 but find themselves in first place. Michael Misa of the Saginaw Spirit is still on pace to score 136 goals. It's wild. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard recap where London sits and why, hear from Cohen Bidgood and talk about what who who could make a big impact on the Knights dressing room.

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A preview of games against Erie and Brampton and a talk with Sam O'Reilly - Episode 156 - Knight Shift

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 20:40:27 -0000

Sam O'Reilly and Sam Dickinson have returned to the London Knights from the National Hockey League. Hear from Sam O'Reilly as he talks about playing with Corey Perry and Connor McDavid as Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard preview the coming weekend with the help of Knights assistant coach Dylan Hunter.

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A split with Flint and a conversation with the new OHL Commissioner - Episode 155 - Knight Shift

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 22:53:19 -0000

The 2024-25 OHL season is now underway for the London Knights. Mike Stubbs recaps a split against Flint with the help of Noah Jenken, Rene Van Bommel and Knights assistant coach Dylan Hunter and Mike and Jim Van Horne talk with new OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford about the state of the league and what Crawford is doing early on in his new role.

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Previewing the London Knights 2024-25 season and their first two games against the Flint Firebirds - Episode 154 - Knight Shift

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:28:38 -0000

The 2024-25 Ontario Hockey League season is underway. On Friday, Sept. 27 the London Knights will raise their 2024 OHL Championship banner and then begin their year against the Flint Firebirds. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look ahead to the season opener and talk Firebirds with play-by-play voice Brian Gardner.

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A 3-1 OHL preseason for London and watching Knights players in the NHL pre-season - Episode 153 - Knight Shift

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:50:10 -0000

The pre-season is over for the London Knights. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard recap the final two games against Sarnia and talk with Evan Van Gorp and Rene Van Bommel. Kyle and Mike also go through pre-season performances by Knights players so far in the NHL and Mike talks about how something that exists in the London dressing room is something that is needed in the dressing room of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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OHL Eastern Conference Preview and CHL President Dan MacKenzie - Episode 152 - Knight Shift

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:49:03 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs tackle what they think will happen in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25. They talk with CHL President Dan MacKenzie about the CHL USA Prospects Challenge that is coming to London in November and they get us caught up on the Knights as London heads back to pre-season action.

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Tracking London Knights players at NHL Rookie and Prospect camps - Episode 151 - Knight Shift

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:47:07 -0000

Find out how London Knights players have been doing at National Hockey League Rookie and Prospect tournaments and showcases. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard go through all of the details and the stats. They also hear from Knights defenceman Caleb Mitchell and London Assistant coach Rick Steadman on what the rest of the team has been up to while 14 players have been away.

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2024 OHL Western Conference preview = Episode 150 - Knight Shift

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:30:00 -0000

As the season draws closer, Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard got through nine of the ten teams in the Western Conference (London Knights excluded) and what could be in store for them in 2024-25. They also talk with Knights free agent Noah Aboflan and run down Rookie Camp start times for the 12 London players who will be attending.

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How the Knights looked in a pair of 5-4 pre-season wins - Episode 149 = Knight Shift

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:42:30 -0000

The pre-season got off to a wild start for the London Knights. They defeated the Erie Otters in a game that saw the winning goal scored with under 15 seconds left and then beat Erie again the next day in a shootout in St. Thomas, Ont. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs recap how things went and how all kinds of different players looked. They hear from London forward Sam O'Reilly and also run down the 13 Knights players who are headed to National Hockey League training camps.

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London Knights set for 2024 preseason - Episode 148 - Knight Shift

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:28:04 -0000

As the London Knights kick off the 2024 preseason Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard bring you up to date on players who have found a way to remain on a full roster following training camp, hear from London general manager, Mark Hunter and newest Knight, Noah Read and talk with overage defenceman, Alec Leonard about his summer of rehabilitation following his injury in the playoffs.

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"What a year" with Mike Van Gorp. Plus - the first two days of Knights training camp - Episode 147 - Knight Shift

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:52:32 -0000

One year ago Evan Van Gorp was heading to London Knights training camp as a free agent. We sat down with his dad, Mike, to talk about that camp last year and all of the things that have happened since. We discuss the first two days of training camp and speak with Knights 2024 1st round pick, Logan Hawery.

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2024 London Knights Training Camp Preview - Episode 146 - Knight Shift

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:24:25 -0000

Training camp is about to get going for the London Knights and Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs have a look at London's position groups, potential overage players and also the team's European Import situation. They also go through some of the biggest questions the team has) that are largely out of their control) as the Knights hit the ice in preparation for 2024-25 as defending OHL champions.

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When is the Teddy Bear Toss? Also Denver Barkey and a lawsuit that could change a lot of things - Episode 145 - Knight Shift

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:04:38 -0000

Training camp is now less than two weeks away for the London Knights. Mike Stubbs talks with Denver Barkey about one busy summer for the Philadelphia Flyers' prospect, with Knights Marketing Director Alex Brown about rhe date of this year's Teddy Bear Toss and other key games on the schedule and Mike looks lawsuit filed against the NCAA that could have a significant impact on all of major junior hockey.

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Londoner Liam Spencer joins the Knights - Episode 144 - Knight Shift

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:40:42 -0000

The countdown to the start of training camp is down to weeks and players are starting to move in the Ontario Hockey League. The London Knights have acquired Londoner and former Jr. Knight Liam Spencer from Brampton. Mike Stubbs talks with Liam, recaps the World Junior Summer Showcase and outlines how six Knights players could wind up at the World Junior Hockey Championship. Mike also runs down the favourites in the Eastern Conference this year and has a look at how the Western Conference could stack up.

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More signings and World Junior Summer Showcase - Episode 143 - Knight Shift

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 15:56:03 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs provide a mid-summer London Knights update as they discuss the signings of Logan Hawery and Max Mews, go through what has been happening at the World Junior Summer Showcase and talk about which Knights players they are most excited to see in 2024-25.

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Sam Dickinson signs with Sharks and a chat with Nazem Kadri - Episode 142

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 16:40:59 -0000

A quick summer London Knights update outlining what signing with an NHL team can actually mean as Sam Dickinson has his inked his entry-level deal in San Jose. Mike Stubbs also sits down with Nazem Kadri at the 10th annual Nazem Kadri Charity Golf Classic.

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Drafts, free agency and a massive summer Knights update - Knight Shift - Episode 141

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:14:22 -0000

Like a cooler that is filled to the brim and headed to the beach there is so much to pack into a Knight Shift summer update. Four new NHL draft picks stretches the streak of at least one player being selected from the Knights roster to 55 years. Londoners and former London players have new deals in the National Hockey League and the Knights made two picks in the 2024 CHL Import Draft and still managed to keep Kasper Halttunen and Ruslan Gazizov. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard g through all of it and talk with Jared Woolley and London assistant general manager, Rob Simpson.

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Ready for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft - Knight Shift - Episode 140

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:41:06 -0000

The names of London Knights and area players are about to be called out by National Hockey League teams as the 2024 NHL Entry Draft takes over Sphere in Las Vegas. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look at where those players could go in the draft and talk about Matthew Tkachuk and Anthony Stolarz winning the Stanley Cup. Rick Doyle also joins the pod to talk about the record donations made by the London Knights Alumni Foundation and Dan Pietens talks about his partnership with Denver Barkey in support of Kids Help Phone.

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The 2024-25 schedule is out and we check in on the Stanley Cup final with Danny Syvret and Paige Martin - Knight Shift - Episode 139

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:09:24 -0000

The end of the 2023-23 junior hockey season is still echoing. It's been just over two weeks, however, the 2024-25 OHL schedule is out and Mike Stubbs breaks down some of the key dates and home games. Mike also checks in on the Calder Cup final and then the Stanley Cup final with the help of former Knight and Edmonton Oiler Danny Syvret and former Knights host on Rogers TV, Paige Martin.

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That's a wrap for 2023-24 and an alternate Memorial Cup format - Knight Shift - Episode 138

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 18:54:43 -0000

By record 2023-24 was the third-best season in London Knights history topped only by the 2016 Memorial Cup championship team and the 2005 Team of the Century. not bad at all. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard recap the Memorial Cup tournament and look ahead to the NHL Entry Draft and which players will and which players may or may not return for 2024-25. Kyle and Mike also hear an idea for a new Memorial Cup tournament format from Marc Smith - the manager of all things digital for the Moose Jaw Warriors.

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Live from the Memorial Cup - Knights Fan Club President Sav Neth, Saginaw Spirit President Craig Goslin and stories about Steve Mason and Tyler Parsons

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 17:30:15 -0000

In the final instalment of Live from the Memorial Cup Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne talk with London Knights Fan Club President Sav Neth, Saginaw Spirit President Craig Goslin and tell stories about Steve Mason and Tyler Parsons. They also hear from London defenceman Jackson Edward as he and the Knights prepare to play in the Memorial Cup final.

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Post Game - Game 3 of the 2024 Memorial Cup

Thu, 30 May 2024 15:29:12 -0000

The London Knights will play in the 2024 Memorial Cup final. Easton Cowan's goal with 1:25 remaining helped London to a 4-2 victory over the Saginaw Spirit. Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne have their recap of the game and a look ahead on the post game show that closed out the round robin at the tournament.

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New! - "Now with audio" = Live from the Memorial Cup - How two teams became three and then four: the 1971 riots

Thu, 30 May 2024 15:16:21 -0000

The Memorial Cup was not always a tournament that featured four teams. In the beginning it was not a tournament at all. Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne look back at how and why that changed and also look at the most recent games featuring two teams from the same league.

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Live from the Memorial Cup - The Voice of the Moose Jaw Warriors - James Gallo

Tue, 28 May 2024 20:59:51 -0000

Longtime voice of the Moose Jaw Warriors James Gallo sits down with Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne to talk about all things Moose Jaw - from the Warriors to Al Capone.

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Post Game - Game 2 of the 2024 Memorial Cup vs Moose Jaw

Tue, 28 May 2024 04:32:51 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Jim van Horne go through a 5-4 London Knights win over the Moose Jaw Warriors on May 27 at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw, Mich.

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Post Game - Game 1 of the 2024 Memorial Cup vs Drummondville

Sun, 26 May 2024 17:05:51 -0000

The London Knights opened the 2024 Memorial Cup tournament with a 4-0 win over the Drummondville Voltigeurs, Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne break down the game and look ahead as the schedule reaches Day 3.

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Live from the Memorial Cup - Opening the tournament

Thu, 23 May 2024 23:06:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne broadcast from Saginaw on the day before the 2024 Memorial Cup tournament opener. Hear from all four coaches and listen to stories from Mike and Jim on what makes the marquee event in major junior hockey so special.

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Budweiser Gardens Celebration and awards recap - Knight Shift - Episode 138

Mon, 20 May 2024 18:57:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs recaps the Budweiser Gardens celebration and the 2023-24 London Knights awards ceremony.

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2024 OHL Champions! - Knight Shift - Episode 137

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:50:51 -0000

On May 15, 2024 the London Knights defeated the Oshawa Generals 7-1 at the tribute Communities Centre to win their fifth J. Ross Robertson Cup in franchise history. Mike Stubbs, Kyle Grimard and Jim Van Horne soak it all in as they hear from Mark Hunter, Dale Hunter, Denver Barkey, Easton Cowan, Michael Simpson, Max McCue, Michael Simpson, Jacob Julian, Sam Dickinson and Ethan MacKinnon.

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Special Episode - Post Game - Part 2 - the players' perspectives on Game 3 of the 2024 OHL Championship Series -

Tue, 14 May 2024 20:29:41 -0000

In this special episode following Game 3 of the OHL Championship Series and the London Knights incredible comeback from down 6-2 entering the third period Mike Stubbs talks about the game with Henry Brzustewicz, William Nicholl, Denver Barkey, Kasper Halttunen, Oliver Bonk, Sam O'Reilly, Owen Willmore, Max McCue and Dale Hunter.

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Special Episode - Post Game - Part 1 - Game 3 of the 2024 OHL Championship Series

Tue, 14 May 2024 19:51:18 -0000

After a wild and stunning Game 3 victory in the OHL Championship Series as they fought back from down 6-2 in the third period to tie the game and then win it in double overtime on a goal by Henry Brzustewicz. Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne break down the game immediately afterward. Look for Part 2 featuring player interviews and reaction on May 14.

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OHL Championship - Preview of Game 3 - Knight Shift - Episode 136

Mon, 13 May 2024 16:15:35 -0000

The London Knights lead the Oshawa Generals two games to none in the 2024 OHL Championship Series. Game 3 is May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa and Mike Stubbs, Kyle Grimard and Jim Van Horne preview it with the help of Evan Van Gorp, Dale Hunter and Kasper Halttunen.

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Post Game - Game 1 of the 2024 OHL Championship Series

Fri, 10 May 2024 03:51:17 -0000

Jim Van Horne and Mike Stubbs go back through an 8-1 London Knights victory over the Oshawa Generals in Game 1 of the OHL Championship Series on May 9, 2024 at Budweiser Gardens.

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2024 OHL Championship Preview - Knight Shift = Episode 135

Wed, 08 May 2024 21:27:26 -0000

The London Knights and the Oshawa Generals will meet in the 2024 OHL Championship series. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs preview the matchup with the help of Mark Hunter, Dylan Hunter, Isaiah George and Denver Barkey and go through what strengths both teams bring into the best-of-7.

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The London Knights are Western Conference Champions - Knight Shift - Episode 134

Mon, 06 May 2024 16:11:39 -0000

For the second straight year the London Knights have clinched the Wayne Gretzky Trophy as Western Conference champions with a 4-2 series victory over the Memorial Cup host Saginaw Spirit. Kyle Grimard, Jim Van Horne and Mike Stubbs discuss Game 6 and the series, the fan welcome at Budweiser Gardens and hear from Michael Simpson, Jackson Edward and Easton Cowan.

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SPECIAL: Game 6 pre-game discussion about suspensions - Knight Shift - May 5, 2024

Sun, 05 May 2024 19:38:12 -0000

As the London Knights and Saginaw Spirit prepared to meet in Game 6 of the 2024 OHL Western Conference Championship Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne discuss OHL suspensions and more and get an explanation from Knights associate general manager Rob Simpson on 5-game suspension given to London's Landon Sim.

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Easton Cowan wins Red Tilson Trophy and the Knights win Game 4 - Knight Shift - Episode 133

Thu, 02 May 2024 18:41:18 -0000

Big things are happening! The London Knights became the first road team to win a game when London and Saginaw are on the same ice. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break down the Knights 7-3 victory in Game 4 of the Western Conference Championship and they also talk about Easton Cowan being named the OHL's Most Outstanding Player. Hear from Cowan, Mark Hunter, Sam O'Reilly and Sam Dickinson.

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Post Game - Game 3 of the 2024 Western Conference Championship series

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 02:27:20 -0000

The London Knights now lead the Western Conference Championship two games to one following a 6-2 Saginaw Spirit victory in Game 3 at the Dow Event Center. Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne recap the game on After the Buzzer as the teams get set for Game 4 on May 1 back in Saginaw.

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Knights lead 2-0 going as series shifts to Saginaw - Knight Shift - Episode 131

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:12:37 -0000

After a pair of 3-1 wins on home ice the London Knights and the Saginaw Spirit are now in mid-Michigan for Games 3 and 4 of the Western Conference Championship. Kyle Grimard, Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne talk about the first two games of the series and what it took for the Knights to win. They hear from Sam Dickinson and Dylan Hunter and look ahead to some storylines for Game 3. Jim Van Horne also speaks with London draft picks Matthew Airhart and Jacob Monks following the Knights Prospect Camp.

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Post Game - Game 1 of the 2024 Western Conference Championship series

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:15:06 -0000

The London Knights defeated the Saginaw Spirit 3-1 to take a 1-0 series lead in the OHL's Western Conference Championship. Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne break down what happened on the Searles Motor Products post-game show on .980 CFPL.

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Preview: 2024 Western Conference Final - London vs Saginaw - Knight Shift - Episode 130

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:03:14 -0000

The top two teams in the OHL's regular season collide in the Western Conference Final as the London Knights meet the Saginaw Spirit. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard break down the series from all angles and hear from Knights assistant coach Dylan Hunter and Spirit head coach Chris Lazary. They also check in on former Knights in the NHL playoffs and talk about another ex-Knight who has won a championship in Austria.

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Greyhounds and Spirit going to Game 7 - Knight Shift - Episode 129

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:35:10 -0000

With the Saginaw Spirit and the Soo Greyhounds going all the way to Game 7 Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard talk with Soo Today's Brad Coccimiglio about the first six games, Zayne Parekh not being suspended and they also find out just how physical the series has been so far. Kyle and Mike talk run down all of the ex-Knights in the National Hockey League playoffs and look at Brett Brochu jumping back into the AHL.

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Mini-pod: Knights sweep Kitchener - post-game reaction - Knight Shift - Episode 128

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:23:05 -0000

Mike Stubbs talks with Michael Simpson and Jacob Julien following the London Knights Game 4 victory in Kitchener. Mike looks back at a trend in clinching games involving Simpson and chats about the Greyhounds-Spirit series and North Bay heading to the Eastern Conference final for the third consecutive year.

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Game 4 preview and U18 draft recap - Knight Shift - Episode 127

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:06:20 -0000

Kaleb Lawrence suspended five games, Sam O'Reilly returns and the London Knights have an opportunity to eliminate the Kitchener Rangers. Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne preview Game 4 of the Western Conference semis between the Knights and Rangers with the help of Rick Steadman and Alec Leonard who talks about taking hits to make plays. Jim and Mike examine the Lawrence suspension and get some reaction to the London picks from the 2024 U18 Priority Selection with associate G.M. Rob SImpson. (17:19) They also look back at a very famous overtime winning goal scored by Dale Hunter as they talk with Dale about it. (23:27)

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Two more playoff wins and 16 new draft picks - Knight Shift - Episode 126

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:42:58 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs discuss the 2-0 start for the London Knights in their series against the Kitchener Rangers with the help of London assistant coach Dylan Hunter and Knights forward Denver Barkey. Mike and Kyle also look at the other series in the OHL and look back at some of the most interesting stories with local ties from the 2024 OHL Priority Selection.

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SPECIAL EPISODE - 2024 OHL Priority Selection coverage

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 02:28:06 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne take you through the first three rounds of the 2024 OHL Priority selection. They hear from London Knights first rounder Logan Hawery and talk about area players with Dave Coulson from Alliance Hockey Scout. Mike and Jim also look back at Game 1 of the Western Conference semi-final between the Knights and the Kitchener Rangers and get reaction from Denver Barkey on scoring a goal into a net that wasn't there.

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Knights-Rangers Preview: Here we go again - Knight Shift - Episode 125

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:27:24 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard break down the second round matchup between the London Knights and the Kitchener Rangers with the help of Dale Hunter, Jackson Edward, Michael Simpson and Max McCue. The teams are set to meet in the playoffs for the third consecutive season in front of huge crowds featuring fired up fanbases.

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Waiting for Round 2 - Knight Shift - Episode 124

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:10:45 -0000

It's down to the Erie Otters or the Kitchener Rangers to complete Round Two of the OHL playoffs. The London Knights will face the winner of their series that currently sits 3-2 in favour of Kitchener. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard talk about how the Knights swept the Flint Firebirds in four games. They hear from Jackson Edward, Oliver Bonk and Max McCue. They talk about the impact the eclipse is having on the start of the Knights next series and look at the matchups between Sudbury and North Bay and Ottawa and Ottawa.

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Ruslan Gazizov returns as the Knights try to wrap up series with Flint - Knight Shift - Episode 123

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:30:17 -0000

The London Knights will have Ruslan Gazizov back in the lineup as they play Game 4 of their first round series against the Firebirds in Flint on April 4. London leads the series three games to none and will be trying to wrap it up. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk about Gazizov's impact and look back at what it took to win Game 3 in overtime with Landon Sim and Rick Steadman. They also talk with Max McCue and sit down with Rico Phillips, the OHL's Director of Cultural Diversity and Inclusion.

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Off to Flint with a 2-0 series lead - Knight Shift - Episode 122

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:33:43 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break down the first two games of the Western Conference quarter-final series between the London Knights and the Flint Firebirds with the help of Dylan Hunter, Max McCue, Isaiah George, and Kaleb Lawrence. They look at the other seven series in the first round of the OHL playoffs and give their thoughts heading into Game 3 on April 2 at the Dort Financial Center.

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2024 Playoff Preview - Knight Shift - Episode 121

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:13:37 -0000

The London Knights begin the 2024 Ontario Hockey League post-season against the Flint Firebirds on March 29 at Budweiser Gardens. Mike Stubbs, Kyle Grimard and Jim Van Horne preview London's first-round series with the help of Knights head coach Dale Hunter, defenceman Sam Dickinson and Firebirds play-by-play voice Brian Gardner. Jim, Kyle and Mike then break down the other seven series as the playoffs get underway.

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Regular season champions! A look back over the Knights in 2023-24 - Knight Shift - Episode 120

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 20:02:37 -0000

A 3-0 win over the Guelph Storm clinched the Hamilton Spectator Trophy for the London Knights on the final day of the regular season. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk about the last two wins that got them there, hear from 102-point scorer Denver Barkey and examine the best power play the OHL has seen in the internet era. Knights assistant coach Dylan Hunter talks about the importance of having Saginaw, Kitchener and the Soo Greyhounds pushing London and overagers Michael Simpson, Ethan MacKinnon, Kaleb Lawrence and Max McCue join the show as well.

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The three biggest goals in Knights history and a final weekend preview - Knight Shift - Episode 119

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:45:18 -0000

The London Knights have done their share of scoring in OHL history but three Knights goals stand out above the rest. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard talk about those three goals and preview the final weekend of the 2023-24 regular season. Hear from assistant coach Rick Steadman, Seth Griffith, Tim Horvat, goal judge Steve Baker and 1977 Game 8 hero Dan Eastman.

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Knights in control of their fate and setting records - Knight Shift - Episode 118

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:48:29 -0000

Heading into the final week of the regular season the London Knights have a road to first overall in the OHL standings that doesn't rely on any other team. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard take a look at what it took for that to happen and then recap wins over Windsor and Sault Ste. Marie that saw some record-setting performances. They hear from Easton Cowan, Dylan Hunter and Jackson Edward and look ahead to all of the statistical categories the Knights can lay claim to in 2023-24 before the regular season comes to a close.

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Soo preview and skills comp recap - Knight Shift - Episode 117

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:22:13 -0000

Brad Coccimiglio from Soo Today joins Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard to preview the game between the London Knights and the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. Kyle and Mike also hear from Kaleb Lawrence and dissect the Knights victory in Erie on March 13, get an Easton Cowan injury and point streak update and look back over the fun of the the skills competition.

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The three-fight rule and a clinched division! - Knight Shift - Episode 116

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:18:18 -0000

For the fifth straight season the London Knights will finish first in the Midwest Division. That puts London into some exclusive territory. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard go through two wins, Easton Cowan's 32-game point streak, changes to the power play and they discuss issues with the three-fight rule in the Ontario Hockey League. Kyle and Mike also preview the Knights next game against the Erie Otters and predict how the bottom of the Western Conference will shake out.

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Company at the top with seven games to go - Knight Shift - Episode 115

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:54:43 -0000

A loss by the London Knights in Guelph coupled with an overtime loss by the Saginaw Spirit against Flint means that London and Saginaw are tied atop the OHL standings with seven games remaining in the regular season. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard go through tiebreaking procedures, preview games against Sarnia and Kitchener and talk about what happened against the Storm. rick Steadman also breaks down the best and most dangerous penalty kill in the Ontario Hockey League.

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Three contract signings, two points in Flint and one point in Kitchener - Knight Shift - Episode 114

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:24:33 -0000

With eight games left in the regular season the London Knights have a one-point lead atop the OHL standings. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break down the games against Flint and Kitchener, talk about the "Shorty Show" that the Knights are putting on, Easton Cowan's point streak and they discuss Denver Barkey, Max McCue and Brett Brochu's new contracts while hearing from Michael Simpson and London assistant coach Dylan Hunter.

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A loss to Oshawa and getting ready for the Rangers (again) - Knight Shift - Episode 113

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:36:39 -0000

After a midweek 6-4 loss to the Oshawa Generals Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look back at what happened as the Knights attempted to come back from a 3-goal deficit twice. Mike and Kyle compare what's left on the Knights schedule with what is left on the schedule for the Saginaw Spirit, hear from Dale Hunter and Sam Dickinson on "The shot seen around social media" and preview London's March 1st visit to Kitchener.

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Wins from the East and a never-before told story about the 95-96 season - Knight Shift - Episode 112

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:20:08 -0000

The London Knights went to Kingston and Ottawa and came back with two victories and a four point lead in the overall Ontario Hockey League standings. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard go through what it took to win both games, talk about Easton Cowan's 26-game point streak and Sam Dickinson's 10-game point streak and Mike tells a story about the 1995-96 London Knights season that has never been told before.

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The best kind of 8-2 loss and a preview Kingston and Ottawa - Knight Shift - Episode 111

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 21:43:40 -0000

An 8-2 loss never sounds like a good thing but it may have actually been a really good thing for the London Knights. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs explain why with the help of Dylan Hunter and Easton Cowan. Mike and Kyle preview the two-game road trip to Kingston and Ottawa and Jim Van Horne talks Knights goaltender with London goalie coach Daren Machesney.

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Clinched! Back to the playoffs and a conversation with Rick Nash - Knight Shift - Episode 110

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:26:51 -0000

The London Knights have clinched a playoff spot for the 23rd consecutive season. That is the second-longest streak in OHL history. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs discuss what it has taken to do that, preview three games in four days against the Soo Greyhounds, the Owen Sound Attack and the Windsor Spitfires. Mike also sits down with Rick Nash to remember Logan Hunter and talk about Rick's time as a London Knight.

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Super Sunday - Knights style - Knight Shift - Episode 109

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:02:08 -0000

The London Knights pulled off an improbable comeback against the Generals in Oshawa on Feb. 11. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break down that game with the help of Max McCue, Isaiah George, Jacob Julien, Kasper Halttunen, Michael Simpson and Easton Cowan. They also talk about four former Knights and a U Sports never-before and equipment manager Chris Maton talks about being a part of a perfect season with the Western Mustangs and how mustard helped the Western to win a national championship that year.

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Could the OHL lose current players to the NCAA? And previewing games with Oshawa and Windsor - Knight Shift - Episode 108

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:02:30 -0000

On this episode we talk about what a potential change to NCAA rules could mean for the OHL and the rest of the Canadian Hockey League, we preview games against the Windsor Spitfires and the Oshawa Generals and we also remember Logan Hunter.

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The door to a weekend sweep - Knight Shift - Episode 107

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 03:41:50 -0000

The London Knights found ways to win three games in three days in three different cities - all in less than 48 hours. From the grit that it took to knock off the Otters to the broken door that provided a chance to regroup in Owen Sound to the exhausting effort needed to stay ahead of the Storm, Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs go through it all. Mike and Kyle also give a couple of nods to what it has taken to extend the Knights streak to 18-0-0-2 in their last 20 games.

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2000 wins - including another one over Kitchener and a big 3 in 3 coming up - Knight Shift - Episode 106

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:08:18 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs discuss what might be one of the biggest non-playoff wins in London Knights history and they look back at a huge 4-0 victory in Kitchener on Jan. 30. The guys hear from Knights goaltender Owen Willmore on his first career shutout and the save he made on Luca Romano and then Mike and Kyle preview games against Erie, Owen Sound and Guelph and Mike wonders whether the Mississauga Steelheads move to Brampton could eventually lead to a return of the Belleville Bulls.

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Knights - Rangers IV and a chat with Seth Griffith - Knight Shift - Episode 105

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 18:37:22 -0000

The Knights and Rangers are about to go at it again. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs recap shootout losses to Peterborough and Erie and look ahead to Jan. 30 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium. The guys hear from Knights assistant coach Dylan Hunter and then sit down for a chat with former Knight Seth Griffith who was instrumental in two OHL championships. Seth tells stories from London's record setting 24-game winning streak in 2012-13 and then talks about becoming the all-time leading scorer for the Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League.

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A chat with Sean McGurn and a Petes and Otters preview - Knight Shift - Episode 104

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:49:37 -0000

Former London Knights co-captain Sean McGurn joins the podcast to talk life in U Sports and the UNB Reds 24-0 record. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk 2024 Top Prospects Game and preview the Knights weekend against the Peterborough Petes and the Erie Otters with the help of assistant coach Rick Steadman as London looks to extend their 14-game winning streak.

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First place overall: London/Kitchener recaps - Knight Shift - Episode 103

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:06:50 -0000

The London Knights swept the home-and-home series with the Rangers to knock Kitchener out of first place overall for the first time since early November. Kyle grimard and Mike Stubbs recap the hockey, the wildness of the third period of the second game and hear from London goalie Michael Simpson on this latest episode.

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The big London-Kitchener preview show - Knight Shoft - Episode 102

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:59:04 -0000

Everything you need to know to be ready for the huge home-and-home series between the London Knights and the Kitchener Rangers as the top two teams in the Ontario Hockey League go head-to-head. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk to Kitchener radio play-by-play voice Mike Farwell along with Knights forward Max McCue and London assistant coach Rick Steadman.

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SPECIAL - Interview with Billy Carroll - Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:50:03 -0000

The Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame class has been announced for 2024 and features former Knights forward Billy Carroll who starred in London and then went on to win three Stanley Cups with the New York Islanders and then another with the Edmonton Oilers. Carroll talks about playing with both teams and the with the Detroit Red Wings, about his time in London and about the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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SPECIAL - Interview with Marc Methot - Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:34:23 -0000

The Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame class has been announced for 2024 and features former Knights defenceman Marc Methot. The Ottawa, Ont., native talks about arriving in London and being a part of the foundation would bring the Knights organization their first Memorial Cup championship. Methot also talks about his NHL career with Columbus, Ottawa and Dallas and his move into broadcasting.

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SPECIAL: Interview with Jim McKellar - Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:32:01 -0000

The Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame class has been announced for 2024 and features former Knights assistant general manager Jim McKellar who is currently an amateur scout with the Chicago Blackhawks. Jim talks about being hired two weeks after Mark and Dale Hunter purchased the Knights in 2000. He also tells the story of making a very unexpected draft pick and about his move to the National Hockey League and winning Stanley Cups in Chicago.

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Rolling! And a chat with Pat Riggin - Knight Shift - Episode 101

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 22:00:48 -0000

The London Knights have won 12 games in a row and the last three victories have come by a combined score of 25-3. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look back at what it took to beat the Memorial Cup host Saginaw Spirit 6-1 and earn a 10-0 shutout wi over the Owen Sound Attack. The guys hear from defenceman Isaiah George, forward Sam O'Reilly and assistant coach and then as Billy Carroll, Jim McKellar, Billy Carroll and Marc Methot are announced as the 2024 class of the Don Brankley London Knights Hall of Fame hear from Hall of Fame member Pat Riggin as he tells stories about his time in the WHA, the NHL and in London as well.

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Trade deadline recap and the biggest game so far? - Knight Shift - Episode 100

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:28:37 -0000

The London Knights have won ten straight games and now go head-to-head with the 2024 Memorial Cup hosts on Jan. 12 at Budweiser Gardens. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs preview the game, talk about the injuries that London is dealing with and recap the trade deadline from a Knights perspective with associate GM Rob Simpson and from a league perspective with Terry Doyle.

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More wins and a couple of changes for the Knights - Knight Shift - Episode 99

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 23:50:18 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs start off talking about the addition of Kaleb Lawrence - and Kaleb joins the podcast. They update London's overage situation and flash back on the Knights 9-game winning streak - and the end of some other streaks. London assistant coach Dylan Hunter weighs in on the secret to London's short-handed success and Mike and Kyle preview the Knights next game in Sarnia.

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Down seven players, win seventh in a row - Knight Shift - Episode 98

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:04:58 -0000

The London Knights are on a seven-game roll and their last two wins have come with seven regulars out of the lineup. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk about what happens as players begin to return to that lineup, hear from Evan Van Gorp on getting up early and discuss the Landon Sim effect. The Knights are 9-1 this year with Sim in the lineup. Mike and Kyle also preview the next two Knights games against Barrie and Mississauga.

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Six big Ws for the Knights and one tough L for Team Canada - Knight Shift - Episode 97

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:15:04 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard talk about the London Knights six-game winning streak and the changes faces from it. They discuss Team Canada's loss in the quarter-finals at the World Junior Hockey Championship and hear from Terry Doyle on potential teams and players to watch as the OHL trade deadlines get closer.

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Back at it - Knights vs Sting plus World Juniors underway - Knight Shift - Episode 96

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 16:09:36 -0000

The London Knights are back after their holiday break to face the Sarnia Sting in back-to-back games to continue their Battle of the 402 series. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard preview the games against Sarnia and recap what was happening before the break. They also take a quick look at the inactivity so far heading toward the OHL trade deadlines and then go through the GOJHL Top Prospects games and the start of the World Junior Hockey Championship.

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World Junior Preview and the magic of Gazizov - Knight Shift - Episode 95

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:52:52 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs recap an afternoon that will be remembered by the London Knights as they came back to beat the Sudbury Wolves 4-3 in overtime. Shane Malloy from Hockeyprospectradio.com joins the show to preview the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship featuring Knights players, Easton Cowan (Canada), Oliver Bonk (Canada), Kasper Halttunen (Finland) and Knights draft pick Daniil Ustinkov (Switzerland).

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Denver Barkey would be the best 13th forward for Team Canada - Knight Shift - Episode 94

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 17:07:33 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs discuss Team Canada's 22-player roster that features Easton Cowan and Oliver Bonk and could still add another player. Mike and Kyle make their case for that player to be Denver Barkey. The two talk about Team Canada's goaltending, recap a win over Windsor, preview games against Owen Sound and the Sudbury Wolves and hear from Landon Sim and Sam O'Reilly of the Knights.

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How one World Junior tradition began and the best Knights game of the year? - Knight Shift - Episode 92

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:00:08 -0000

Former London Knight Frank Caprice joins the show with Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs to tell the story of how the tradition of singing O Canada after winning gold began. Bob Martin of the London Knights takes us through everything that happens at selection camp and Mike and Kyle talk about what might have been the best-played Knights game of the year and also talk about the offside controversy stemming from the game in Sault Ste. Marie.

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A new record, Bonk, Barkey and Cowan off to camp and a preview of Saginaw and the Soo - Knight Shoft - Episode 92

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:59:06 -0000

Jared Woolley's goal brought down a record 11 924 Teddy Bears in a 4-1 win over the Sarnia Sting. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs head from Jared on the goal and Sav Neth on his contribution to the record breaking night in support of the Salvation Army. Then Mike and Kyle talk World Junior memories with Easton Cowan, Denver Barkey and Oliver Bonk and about all three being named to Canada's final selection camp and Knights associate general manager Rob Simpson weighs in on how the team will handle the idea of top players potentially being away for an extended period of time.

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Teddy Bear Toss stories.. what happened in Sarnia and Knights losses to Mississauga and Saginaw - Knight Shift - Episode 91

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:30:16 -0000

The London Knights are looking for answers after losses to Mississauga and Saginaw. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard break down what happened and hear from assistant coach Dylan Hunter. Then Kyle and Mike focus on the Teddy Bear toss game against the Sarnia Sting and tell some Teddy Bear toss stories including how the bears came down in Sarnia this year without a goal being scored. Sting radio voice Leigh Cunningham joins the show to preview the hockey side of the Battle of the 402.

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Hosting the Memorial Cup tournament and a preview of games with Saginaw and Mississauga - Knight Shift - Episode 90

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:48:42 -0000

Saginaw Spirit Associate Coach Jake Grimes joins Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard to talk about the season so far for the 2024 Memorial Cup hosts. Jackson Edward joins the show to help preview games against Mississauga and the Spirit and talk about his season so far and what he has done to make his shot what it is this year.

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From a 9-2L to a 9-3W: Welcome to Junior Hockey - Knight Shift - Episode 89

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 17:55:14 -0000

The London Knights finished up their northern road trip with a 9-2 loss in Sudbury followed immediately by a 9-3 victory in Barrie. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs attempt to connect the dots between the two opposite results, London assistant coach Rick Steadman talks about how the Knights try to look at the big picture when things go wrong and Kasper Halttunen weighs in on how he is fitting into the North American style of game.

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Big win to begin northern trip and behind-the-scenes on making it work - Knight Shift - Episode 88

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:18:17 -0000

Hear about the London Knights 6-3 win in North Bay to begin their latest road trip as Kyle Grimard, Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne discuss power play goals, Jacob Julien, Denver Barkey and more. Kyle, Jim and Mike preview the weekend games against Sudbury and Barrie and then go behind-the-scenes with Knights equipment manager Chris Maton and London's associate general manager Rob Simpson on what it takes to make three games in three nights away from home work seamlessly.

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Rough starts lead to two losses and Brett Brochu's ECHL debut

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:51:25 -0000

The London Knights fell behind 2-0 to Flint and then 2-0 in Erie on their way to consecutive losses. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break down those games with the help of Knights assistant coach Dylan Hunter as London now gets set for a three-game northern road trip. Mike and Kyle then go back over Brett Brochu's ECHL debut which finally happened on Nov. 19 and featured a 42 save performance and Brochu's first ECHL win.

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An audio tour of Michael Simpson's mask and special teams dominate in Guelph - Knight Shift - Episode 86

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:32:54 -0000

The London Knights power play and penalty kill played massive roles in a fourth straight win. London has now won seven out of their past eight games. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard hear from Oliver Bonk who had two goals and one assist against the Storm and from Knights assistant coach Rick Steadman. London goalie Michael Simpson also takes us on a tour through all of the artwork on his new Knights mask.

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Winning in all ways; Knights go 3 for 3 in 3 nights - Knight Shift - Episode 85

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:40:00 -0000

The ice chips have settled on a wild weekend for the London Knights and they have three more wins. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs go back over a 4-0 shutout of Guelph and a 5-4 overtime victory over Owen Sound. They talk with Denver Barkey and talk 3-on-3 OT strategy with Knights assistant coach Dylan Hunter. New Knight Chris O'Flaherty drops by the pod and we end with stories from 98-year old World War II veteran Sir Jack Byrne who was one of the honourees before the Nov. 11 Remembrance Day game at Budweiser Gardens.

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What happened in Windsor? 10-7? - Knight Shift - Episode 84

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:15:12 -0000

The London Knights and the Windsor Spitfires combined for 13 goals in just over 30 minutes on Nov. 9 and the goals didn't stop there. The Knights eventually won it 10-7. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break down the game with the help of Oliver Bonk, Ryder Boulton and Evan Van Gorp (who made his OHL debut) and look back at some of the other high-scoring games in OHL history. They talk with London associate general manager Rob Simpson about the trade between the Knights and the Niagara Ice Dogs, get an assessment on this season so far from GM Mark Hunter and preview games against the Owen Sound Attack and the Guelph Storm.

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Stories from a jam-packed Knights weekend - Knight Shift - Episode 83

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:51:23 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs go back through a pair of down-to-the-wire 3-2 wins with the help of Easton Cowab, Max McCue and Sam O'Reilly. London goalie Owen Willmore talks about facing Colby Barlow of the Attack and Mike and Kyle break down what happened against the Kitchener Rangers to end three games in three nights. They also hear from the Senior Director of Hockey Operations for Hockey Canada, Scott Salmond who was in London scouting players for Canada's final selection camp for the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship.

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Preview of Brantford, Owen Sound and Kitchener - Knight Shift - Episode 82

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 02:05:08 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs tell a story about a game that could have been cancelled if Mark Hunter had not come to the rescue. Then they preview a 3-in-3 weekend for the Knights that will see them face the Bulldogs, Attack and Rangers. Jim Van Horne also checks in with London's associate general manager Rob Simpson to find out how a few future London Knights are doing in the GOJHL.

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Hear some Dale Hunter stories as Dale reaches 908 with a big win over Ottawa - Knight Shift - Episode 81

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:03:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look back at London's 3-2 overtime win over the Ottawa 67's that moved Knights head coach Dale Hunter into second place in all-time OHL coaching victories. Mike then tells some stories from Dale's early days behind the bench.

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Preview of London vs Ottawa, Henry Brzustewicz and Kyle's return - Knight Shift

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:41:05 -0000

The London Knights close out October against the Ottawa 67's. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard talk about London's record in Sept./Oct., vs the rest of the year, hear from Knights defenceman Henry Brzustewicz, discuss Jackson Edward signing with the Bruins and get a quick recap of Kyle's trip to South Africa.

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Western Conference check-in and a look back at back-to-back losses - Knight Shift - Episode 79

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 01:59:00 -0000

After losses to the Erie Otters and the Saginaw Spirit Mike Stubbs talks with Knights assistant coaches Rick Steadman and Dylan Hunter about the things that they are seeing on the ice. Dylan Hunter takes a close look at the power play and what needs to be done to get it going. Mike also does an entire Western Conference check-in where he compares where the teams in the West were expected to be with where they are as many of them pass the ten-game mark.

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The Boultons, the weekend and Dale Hunter's latest milestone

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:47:37 -0000

Ryder and Sawyer Boulton have very quickly become fan favourites in London. Their dad Eric played for Mark Hunter in the mid-90s and then went on to play 654 games in the National Hockey League. Mike Stubbs sits down with Sawyer and Ryder and then speaks with Eric about the impact Mark Hunter had on his career and his career in the NHL. Mike also looks at Dale Hunter's latest milestone and previews games against the Erie Otters and the Saginaw Spirit.

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The first three in three and Dale Hunter approaching another milestone - Knight Shift - Episode 77

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:23:25 -0000

The London Knights went through their first set of three games in three days going to Peterborough, back to London and then to Sarnia. With Kyle Grimard away, Mike Stubbs recaps all three games and hears from Denver Barkey, Sam Dickinson and Sam O'Reilly. Mike also talks about Dale Hunter sitting at 906 career regular season victories and Jim Van Horne sits down with Knights defenceman Alec Leonard and London goaltender Owen Willmore.

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Easton Cowan returns as the Knights play 3 in 3 - Knight Shift - Episode 76

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:15:20 -0000

London Knights forward Easton Cowan is back from his time with the Toronto Maple Leafs in time for the Knights to play three games in three nights beginning with a rematch of the 2023 OHL Championship series in Peterborough against the Petes. Mike Stubbs hosts as we talk with Cowan and Denver Barkey and hear from Knights goaltender Michael Simpson on facing his old team. Mike also previews all three games as London hosts Kingston on Feb. 13 and then heads for Sarnia on Feb. 14.

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Easton Cowan questions and the what the win over Guelph means - Knight Shift - Episode 75

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:42:16 -0000

Easton Cowan was on the Toronto Maple Leaf roster as the club became cap compliant on Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. What's next for him? The London Knights hit a new level against the Guelph Storm on Oct. 7 at Budweiser Gardens. Mike Stubbs recaps that game and the loss to the North Bay Battalion, addresses the Easton Cowan situation and hears from Knights assistant coach Dylan Hunter, London forward Rene Van Bommel and linesperson Kevin Hastings who completed a 1038-game OHL career when he officiated the Knights vs the Storm.

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Review of the Soo and preview of games against the Battalion and Storm - Knight Shift - Episode 74

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 19:45:21 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs recap a quick trip to Sault Ste. Marie and look ahead to back-to-back home games against the North Bay Battalion on Oct. 6 and the Guelph Storm on Oct. 7. Mike also speaks with Phil Pritchard, the keeper of the Stanley Cup.

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Knights off to 2-0 start; Next stop: Sault Ste. Marie - Knight Shift - Episode 73

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 03:37:55 -0000

After 2-1 and 5-2 victories over the Niagara IceDogs Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look back over what helped the Knights to win and hear from Kasper Halttunen, Kaeden Johnston, Sam O'Reilly and Knights assistant coach Dylan Hunter. They talk about Easton Cowan remaining in training camp with the Maple Leafs, preview London vs Sault Ste. Marie on Oct. 4 at 7 pm and get the story behind O'Reilly's nickname: Peanut.

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OHL Central Division Preview and the Knights set for 2023-24 - Knight Shift - Episode 72

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:06:29 -0000

Kyle Grimard, Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne talk Knights as they watch the final practice before the start of the regular season. Then we preview the Central Division with the help of Thomas Mercier (Sudbury), Gene Perreira (Barrie), Kortney Kenney (North Bay), Mike Karafilidis (Mississauga) and Ted Lehman (Niagara).

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Knights acquire Michael Simpson - Knight Shift - Mini-pod

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:35:14 -0000

The London Knights have acquired goaltender Michael Simpson from the Peterborough Petes. Mike Stubbs talks about the trade and then goes through the list of current and former Knights players who played National Hockey League pre-season games on Sept. 25. The list includes Easton Cowan, Denver Barkey, Oilver Bonk, Ryan Winterton, Logan Mailloux and Luke Evangelista.

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Who is on their way back from NHL camps? - Knight Shift - Episode 71

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 19:50:51 -0000

As the countdown continues to the start of the regular season Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard have their eyes on Knights players who are still away at NHL training camps and who are starting to play games in the pre-season. Max McCue has returned from the New York Rangers camp and he talks about how camp went and facing Denver Barkey in the faceoff circle in a game between the Rangers and the Flyers. Kyle and Mike also discuss the standout performances for the Knights during the OHL pre-season.

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OHL East Division Preview and final pre-season games - Knight Shift - Episode 70

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:07:37 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look back at 3-2 pre-season win by the Knights over Erie in which London finished the game with only 14 skaters. They talk with Knights Marketing Director Alex Brown about Fanfest on Sept. 29 and provide an OHL East Division Preview with the help of Pete Dalliday, Jim Gilchrist, Kenny Walls, Jack Moore and Reed Duthie.

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Rookie tournament updates and Danny Syvret and Marc Methot stories - Knight Shift - Episode 69

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:14:43 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard get you caught up on how London Knights players have been performing in their respective NHL Rookie tournaments. Then they go after some good vibes for the 2023-24 season with some stories from former Knights Danny Syvret and Marc Methot.

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Juan Copeland is a Knight and Pre-season games 1 & 2 - Knight Shift - Episode 67

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 23:27:05 -0000

The London Knights have now played two pre-season games and have made another trade. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs speak with newest Knight Juan Copeland and associate G.M. Rob Simpson about the latest deal, Dylan Hunter on how much learning is happening right now and Landon Sim on watching his brother Lane in a Sting uniform. Mike and Kyle also talk about the pre-season debuts of Henry Brzustewicz, P.J. Fagan, Jared Woolley, Blake Arrowsmith, Evan Van Gorp and Rene Van Bommel.

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OHL Midwest Division preview and a tribute to Richard "Dick" Hunter - Knight Shift - Episode 68

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:35:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs have a look at the four other teams in the Ontario Hockey League's Midwest Division with the help of Shawn Bednard (Erie), Fred Wallace (Owen Sound), Larry Mellott (Guelph), and Mike Farwell (Kitchener), have a conversation with former Knight Ryan Winterton and present a tribute to the patriarch of the Hunter family, Richard 'Dick" Hunter.

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OHL West Division preview, a trade and the four newest London Knights

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 21:48:59 -0000

The first of four division previews as Leigh Cunningham (Sarnia), Manny Paiva (Windsor), Brad Coccimiglio (Sault Ste. Marie), Dillon Clark (Saginaw), Brian Gardner (Flint) join the podcast to talk about players and expectations for their respective teams. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard also look back at a trade between London and Niagara and the signing of four players out of training camp.

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Brzustewicz, Halttunen and a pre-season preview - Knight Shift - Episode 65

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:01:36 -0000

Training camp came and went in a flash. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard recap it and hear from Kasper Halttunen on saunas and shooting pucks, from the newest Knight, Henry Brzustewicz, who has added some extra spice to the London/Kitchener rivalry. The guys also look ahead to back-to-back pre-season games against the Sarnia Sting on Sept. 9 and 10.

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Training camp always flies by - The Knight Shift - Episode 64

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 20:34:39 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk about the start of London Knights training camp in 2023 with Knights associate general manager Rob Simpson. They also chat with Denver Barkey and Jackson Edward about their summers and getting set for NHL camps.

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The 2023-24 roster, training camp and Brett Brochu - Knight Shift - Episode 63

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:42:08 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs take a close look at just how deep the London Knights 2023-24 roster is even before training camp opens on August 31. The guys go over how London's 2023 training camp will work and speak with Brett Brochu and Dennis Maruk.

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Summer catch-up - Knight Shift - Episode 62

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:05:53 -0000

August 1st always marks a return to business for the Ontario Hockey League. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs get you caught up on Knights news in a summer edition of The Knight Shift. Hear from George Diaco on his move to Sweden in 2022-23, find out what other former Knights will have new addresses this upcoming season and hear from Jim Van Horne as he remembers the life of former Knights head coach Wayne Maxner.

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NHL Draft recap - Episode 61 - The Knight Shift

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 19:02:34 -0000

Four London Knights heard their names called at the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Hear from Oliver Bonk, Easton Cowan, Denver Barkey and Jacob Julien as Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs take you through each of the stories that got those players to where they are in their hockey careers. Mike and Kyle then finish up with some analysis of the 2023-24 Knights schedule.

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Latest off-season news - Knight Shift - Episode 60

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:31:00 -0000

Just over three months of the off-season remain and Mike Stubbs updates all of the news surrounding the London Knights. Mike gives us a thought on why the QMJHL has won the last four Memorial Cups, speaks with P.J. Fagan, Alexei Medvedev and Blake Arrowsmith who have each signed standard player agreements with the team and goes over the results from Knights players and picks who attended the NHL Draft Combine.

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Special Episode: A sit-down with Knights general manager Mark Hunter

Wed, 31 May 2023 18:52:16 -0000

London Knights general manager Mark Hunter was named the Jim Gregory Award winner for 2022-23 as the Ontario Hockey League's top executive. Mark Hunter sat down with Mike Stubbs to talk hockey, scouting and life.

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Year end and awards - Knight Shift - Episode 59

Tue, 23 May 2023 23:16:28 -0000

Mike Stubbs, Kyle Grimard and Jim Van Horne look back over the London Knights 2022-23 season and outline the annual award winners including the newly named Abakar Kazbekov Hardest Working Knight Memorial Award.

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After the Buzzer - Game 5 vs Peterborough - Knight Shift

Sat, 20 May 2023 15:07:52 -0000

The London Knights forced a Game 6 in the OHL Championship Series with a 4-1 win at Budweiser Gardens on May 19. Kyle Grimard, Jim Van Horne and Mike Stubbs discuss Owen Willmore's performance and all of the other details that went into the Knights Game 5 win before previewing the return to the Peterborough Memorial Centre.

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Must-win from here on - Knight Shift - Episode 58

Thu, 18 May 2023 16:36:07 -0000

The London Knights are facing elimination for the first time in the 2023 OHL playoffs. They are down three games to one to the Peterborough Petes heading into Game 5 at Budweiser Gardens on Friday, May 19. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk about how the Petes have taken the series lead that they currently own and what it will take for the Knights to come back and win it all.

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Welcome to Peterborough - Knight Shift - Episode 57

Mon, 15 May 2023 15:40:48 -0000

The 2023 OHL Championship series has shifted to Peterborough for Game 3 on Monday, May 15. Mike Stubbs, Kyle Grimard and Jim Van Horne look back over the first two games of the finals and then talk about what will absolutely be different as the series continues.

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After the Buzzer - Game 2 vs Peterborough - Knight Shift

Sun, 14 May 2023 19:51:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard, Jim Van Horne and Mike Stubbs talk about Game 2 of the OHL Championship series between the London Knights and the Peterborough Petes. The Petes defeated London 5-3 to even the series at a game apiece. Game 3 can be heard on Monday, May 15 beginning at 6:30 p.m., on 980 CFPL, at www.980cfpl.ca and on the Radioplayer Canada app.

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After the Buzzer - Game 1 vs Peterborough - Knight Shift

Fri, 12 May 2023 12:03:56 -0000

Kyle Grimard, Jim Van Horne and Mike Stubbs recap the London Knights 3-0 victory in Game 1 of the OHL Championship Series.

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OHL Championship preview - Knight Shift - Episode 56

Thu, 11 May 2023 17:27:09 -0000

It's time. The London Knights face the Peterborough Petes in the OHL Championship series. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs speak with Landon Sim, Max McCue, Knights assistant coach Rick Steadman and Petes radio broadcaster Graham Elliott as they get set for Game 1.

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The Knights will play for the OHL Championship - Knight Shift - Episode 55

Mon, 08 May 2023 18:09:35 -0000

Mike Stubbs, Kyle Grimard and Jim Van Horne talk about what it took to beat the Sarnia Sting and what the London Knights have done to reach the OHL Championship series. They hear from Rya Winterton, Easton Cowan, George Diaco and Max McCue and look ahead to Game 7 between the Peterborough Petes and the North Bay Battalion.

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After the Buzzer - Game 5 vs Sarnia - Knight Shift

Sat, 06 May 2023 13:56:10 -0000

Kyle Grimard, Jim Van Horne and Mike Stubbs talk about the performances of Zach Bowen, Ryan Winterton and the rest of the London Knights following their 5-2 victory over the Sarnia Sting to in the OHL Western Conference final.

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It's now a best-of-3 - Knight Shift - Episode 54

Thu, 04 May 2023 22:21:21 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs are joined by Knights analyst Jim Van Horne to discuss Games 3 and 4 of the Western Conference final. The series between London and Sarnia is now tied at two games apiece with Game 5 on Friday, May 5.

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After the Buzzer - Game 2 vs Sarnia - Knight Shift

Mon, 01 May 2023 10:34:30 -0000

Kyle Grimard, Jim Van Horne and Mike Stubbs break down the London Knights 3-1 win over Sarnia in Game 2 and talk about Brett Brochu leaving the game with an injury in the second period.

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Knights vs Sting series preview - Knight Shift - Episode 53

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:28:41 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs preview the London Knights and Sarnia Sting Western Conference final matchup. For the first time since 1999 it is actually happening. London assistant coach Dylan Hunter, defenceman Ethan MacKinnon and forward Landon Sim all weigh in.

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Off to the WCF and drafting the next OHL stars - Knight Shift - Episode 52

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 19:26:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs hear from Logan Mailloux, George Diaco, Denver Barkey and Brett Brochu as they say goodbye to the Kitchener Rangers and hello to the Sarnia Sting. Sarnia play-by-play announcer Leigh Cunningham stops by to talk about the Sting through two rounds and London Knights associate general manager Rob Simpson talks about the 2023 OHL Priority Selection which took place from Apr. 21-22.

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SPECIAL EPISODE - 2023 OHL Priority Selection coverage

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 19:41:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne go pick by pick through the first two rounds of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection as part of special draft night coverage.

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A chance to clinch against Kitch - Knight Shift - Episode 51

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:43:03 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break down Game 4 and set up Game 5 as the London Knights get their first chance to advance to the Western Conference final for the first time since 2016. Hear from Knights forward Ryan Humphrey and London assistant coach Rick Steadman and also Knights associate GM Rob Simpson as he talks with Jim Van Horne about the 2023 OHL Priority Selection.

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"Three games in" vs Kitchener - Knight Shift - Episode 50

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:50:12 -0000

The goals have been going in. The crowds have been electric. The London Knights and Kitchener Rangers are through three games of their second round series. London leads two games to one. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break down what has happened so far and what to expect in Game 4.

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Here we go: London vs Kitchener - Knight Shift - Episode 49

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:36:09 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs have the ultimate preview of the London-Kitchener second round series. They speak with Windsor Spitfires analyst Manny Paiva, Kitchener Rangers analyst Chris Pope, Knights defenceman Logan Mailloux and London assistant coach Rick Steadman. It's all you need to get you set for "The Rematch" and "The Rivalry" and what Knights fans are hoping is "The Revenge".

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On to Round 2 - Knight Shift - Episode 48

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:33:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look back at how the London Knights won their opening round against Owen Sound in the 2023 OHL playoffs. They talk injuries and adjustments and then look around the rest of the league at the conference semi-final matchups and take a quick look at London vs Kitchener: The rematch.

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All the way from Owen Sound, Ont. - Knight Shift - Episode 47

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:38:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs are once again joined by Jim Van Horne as they recap Game 3 and preview Game 4 of the Knights opening round series against the Owen Sound Attack. The guys hear from Ryan Humphrey on his overtime winner and look around at some of the first round surprises in the OHL.

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Stories from Games 1 and 2 vs Owen Sound - Knight Shift - Episode 46

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:56:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs are joined by Knights analyst Jim Van Horne as they talk about George Diaco's overtime winner, Max McCue's penalty shot, Easton Cowan's penalty kill shift and other stories from the first two games of the playoffs. The guys also look around at the rest of the action from the start of the post-season including the Kitchener Rangers' 2-0 series lead over the Windsor Spitfires.

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Previewing Round 1 - Knight Shift - Episode 45

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:24:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard are joined by Ryan Humphrey, Max McCue, Knights assistant coach Rick Steadman and Fred Wallace from Owen Sound to preview the London Knights vs the Owen Sound Attack in Round 1 of the 2023 OHL playoffs. Mike and Kyle also look around at the rest of the Western Conference and all four Eastern Conference opening round matchups.

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2022-23 - regular season in review - Knight Shift - Episode 44

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:55:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard Mike Stubbs and Jim Van Horne got back over the 2022-23 regular season through the lows and highs, the accomplishments of the London Knights and their players and celebrate Dale Hunter's 900th career win behind the London bench.

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Playoff scenarios, Dale Hunter and stories from Steve Bell - Knight Shift - Episode 43

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 23:29:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard talk about as many scenarios as they can heading into the final weekend of the regular season, hear about practice from Knights head coach Dale Hunter, tell Windsor vs London stories with Steve Bell and recap some sensational season from some former London Knights players.

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Showing off the skills - Knight Shift - Episode 42

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs recap a two-game weekend that featured one of the best periods of the season and a missed chance to move back into a first-place tie with Windsor. They also relive the 2023 Knights skills competition and hear from Easton Cowan (fastest skater), Logan Mailloux (hardest shot) and Ryan Humphrey (skills contest winning goal).

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The end of the road (trip) - Knight Shift - Episode 41

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard look at some numbers from the Knights' eight-game road trip and talk about the things that have led to early deficits and more goals against. They talk with London's associate general manager Rob Simpson about winning the Midwest Division possibly without a 30-goal scorer on the roster and Alec Leonard, George Diaco, Max McCue and Sean McGurn provide a movie review of Cocaine Bear.

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The northern road trip - Episode 40 - Knight Shift

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0000

George Diaco, Sean McGurn and Logan Mailloux talk about hotels, off days and bus seats as the London Knights go to Barrie, Sudbury and North Bay. Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard preview the all three games London will play on their northern swing and tell stories from some of the most memorable games and moments from past trips to all three cities including the borrowing of the wolf from the Sudbury Arena.

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Drafting the most dangerous team in the West - Knight Shift - Episode 39

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk about the London Knights win over Windsor, loss in Sarnia and how they clinched the OHL's Midwest Division. Then Mike and Kyle draft their way to the most dangerous teams in the Western Conference.

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Former London Knight faces in brand new places - Knight Shift - Episode 38

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:50:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs go over all of the former London Knights who wound up in new places leading up to the NHL trade deadline. They go back to a something that Luke Evangelista talked about heading into 2022-23 and then preview another battle for first place against Windsor and ANOTHER game against the Sarnia Sting and then highlight at big performances from London prospects on night number one of the GOJHL playoffs.

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One of the best road teams ever? - Knight Shift - Episode 37

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:53:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look at how this year's Knights team compares to some of the best road teams in OHL history. They could still catch the Team of the Century for best road record ever. They hear from Ryan Winterton on what it's like to play centre for Dale Hunter and break down three games in two and a half days and the kickoff of eight straight on the road.

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London vs Sarnia yet again - Knight Shift - Episode 36

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 19:26:24 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard preview the third meeting in just eight days between the London Knights and the Sarnia Sting. They talk with the voice of the Sting (and former voice of the Knights) Leigh Cunningham and hear from London assistant coach Rick Steadman as well.

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Back-to-back OT victories - Knight Shift - Episode 35

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:39:43 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard take you behind-the scenes of London's third period comeback in Sarnia, Ont., with the help of Max McCue, Sean McGurn, George Diaco and Ryan Winterton, go back over another comeback overtime win against Windsor and discuss Zach Bowen knocking on the door of a rookie record.

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Make it nine straight and welcome back Gapper - Knight Shift - Episode 34

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:24:28 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break down London's ninth consecutive victory, preview the next two games in the Battle of the 402, talk with co-captain Sean McGurn and welcome back Gary Alan Prince, one of the first voices of the London Knights.

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Six wins in nine days - Knight Shift - Episode 33

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 21:08:33 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard welcome Knights analyst Jim Van Horne to the podcast to go back over a wild nine days for the London Knights. They talk about Sean McGurn's offence, Zach Bowen's goaltending and the day that the Knights went head-to-head with the Super Bowl.

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A big win over Kitchener - Knight Shift - Episode 32

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:21:52 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs go back over what it took to come back and beat the Rangers on Feb. 9. They talk with Will Nicholl about his first OHL goal, Rick Steadman about fast starts and the health of Brett Brochu and catch up with Mike Levin who has returned from the Division III World Junior Hockey Championship with a silver medal after playing for his home country of Israel.

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A pair of 5-1 wins and a Michigan - Knight Shift - Episode 31

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:46:06 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk with Logan Mailloux about a feat that has likely never been accomplished in hockey before: A natural hat trick with all three goals on power plays, finished with a Michigan. That wasn't even the only wild goal of the weekend. Sean McGurn and Max McCue describe another one. The guys also break down the wins over the Saginaw Spirit and the Erie Otters, talk about what was different in London's game and preview London vs Flint on Mitch Marner Bobblehead night.

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A look away from the game - Knight Shift - Episode 30

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 19:58:06 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk about what it's like for players to be thrust into the junior hockey spotlight with stories about Denver Barkey, Connor Bedard and John Tavares and they preview the start of six games in nine days for the London Knights.

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Shootouts and Shutouts - Knight Shift - Episode 29

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 18:14:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs take us through three games in three nights in eastern Ontario where the London Knights won back-to-back games in shootouts after being blanked in Peterborough. Hear from Zach Bowen on the Knights victory in Ottawa and Denver Barkey and Oliver Bonk on the 2023 CHL Top Prospects Game.

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The Eastern Road Trip - Knight Shift - Episode 28

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:59:47 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs review the 2023 Top Prospects games featuring Oliver Bonk and Denver Barkey of the London Knights and Londoner Charlie Robertson of the North Bay Battalion and preview all three games on London's eastern swing with the help of Pete Dalliday, Kenny Walls and Jim Gilchrist.

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A win and a loss - Knight Shift - Episode 27

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:56:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk about a 9-1 win over Owen Sound and a 5-2 loss to the Kitchener Rangers. Knights forward George Diaco weighs in on who has the advantage when a goalie and a shooter know each other and London defenceman Ethan MacKinnon talks about how to get through a long rehab.

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Knight Shift - Episode 26

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 22:28:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard talk about what allowed the London Knights to beat the Kitchener Rangers 7-3, why Kitchener is the most fascinating team to watch for the next two months and Owen Sound becoming a "tough" opponent for everybody. You'll hear from Ryan Winterton and Easton Cowan of the Knights as well.

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Knight Shift - Episode 25

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 21:59:17 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look back over losses to Windsor and Guelph. What happened? Why did it happen? They also look ahead to a huge matchup with the Kitchener Rangers on Jan. 17 and hear from former Knight and NHLer Dave Hutchison talks about Don Brankley Hall of Fame inductee Dan Maloney.

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Knight Shift - Episode 24

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:42:37 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs recap the OHL trade deadline and preview the next two Knights games. They speak with London's associate general manager Rob Simpson about player names getting caught up in unsubstantiated rumours and Terry Doyle of OHL Radio looks at how the contenders in the OHL stack up now that the trade deadline has passed.

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Streaks end as the OHL approaches the trade deadline - Knight Shift - Episode 23

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:21:51 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look back at three games in two and a half days for the London Knights that saw two streaks end. They talk with Zach Bowen about his first shutout, Ryan Humphrey about seeing former teammates just about everywhere he goes, and Bob Martin talks about winning gold with Team Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championship. Mike and Kyle also outline two Knights trades from January 9th.

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Knight Shift - Episode 22

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 20:16:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard look back over the latest Knights victory, the trade that brought Ryan Humphrey and Ryan Winterton to London and remember Abakar Kazbekov.

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'Twas the weekend before the holiday break - Knight Shift - Episode 21

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:59:00 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard preview games against Owen Sound and Flint before the Knights take a break from games for ten days and speak with Firebirds play-by-play voice Jack Sznewajs. Kyle and Mike also break down which OHL teams have already shown they think they can win in 2022-23 and which ones are already looking at next year.

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Measuring up - Knight Shift - Episode 20

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:59:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look back at a big measuring stick weekend for the London Knights and talk with goaltender Brett Brochu and forwards Max McCue and George Diaco and Jim Van Horne talks with London Knights Alumni Foundation President about the Foundation's support of the Children's Health Foundation.

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The Good Loss and the Teddy Bear Toss - Knight Shift - Episode 19

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 16:06:20 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk about why the Knights loss to Oshawa was a "good loss." They recap the 2022 Teddy Bear Toss with Nick Tountas of Dad Club London and Knights fan Jim Stevens, preview the weekend against Ottawa and Peterborough and sit down with former Knight Rob Schremp.

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Knight Shift - Prepping for the Teddy Bear Toss - Episode 18

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 21:53:00 -0000

Prepping for the Teddy Bear Toss - Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard tell some Teddy Bear Toss stories, recap two more wins for the Knights, get a Masters class lesson on how power play reads and hear from Connor Federkow and the newest Knight, Jacob Julien.

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Knight Shift - Episode 17

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:55:04 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk about the London's wins over Guelph and Erie. They tell the story of the Knights not being able to get home after their game against the Otters and about once being lost south of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., and react to the brand new London Knights uniform.

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Knight Shift - Episode 16

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:10:40 -0000

Can the London Knights win the West? Mike Stubbs asks and answers the question with the help of Jim Van Horne. Mike talks with Dylan Hunter about how to close out a game you are leading in 2022. Also hear from Brett Brochu, Ben Bujold, and Brody Crane and get a preview of the Knights and the Storm.

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Knight Shift - Episode 15

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:56:40 -0000

As the Knights prepare to go to Kitchener for the very first time this year Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs tell stories about the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium and try to figure out why the Rangers aren't higher in the standings. They also look ahead to a Sunday night matchup between London and Oshawa and give a few sneak-peak details about what the Knights are going to unveil at their home game on November 29th.

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Knight Shift - Snowsqualls and road victories - Episode 14

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:37:20 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard talk about a wintery trip to Flint, Mich., and Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., that saw the Knights win both games. We hear from Sean McGurn and Oliver Bonk and we talk with Knights bus driver Adrian O'Collison about getting the team to where it needs to be no matter what the weather.

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Knight Shift - Episode 13

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:47:57 -0000

The Dads Episode - Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs preview two games against the Flint Firebirds and a rematch with the Soo Greyhounds and tell OHL and NHL stories with two Knights dads: Derek Crane and Jon Sim.

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Knight Shift - Episode 12

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 18:22:42 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs re-cap a perfect three-in-three weekend and hear from Max McCue, Brody Crane and Easton Cowan on what went into making it happen.

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Knight Shift - Episode 11

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 19:38:25 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard preview a jam-packed weekend for the London Knights that will see them play three games in less than 48 hours. The guys talk with Windsor radio analyst Manny Paiva (a former TV voice of the Knights), check in on the London connections at the Under-17s and remember Dan Buccella who passed away this week at the age of 39.

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Knight Shift - The Captains Episode - Episode 10

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:00:08 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs talk about the Knights new captains: George Diaco and Sean McGurn join the show. The guys break down just how big the win in Owen Sound was after a 6-3 loss to the Erie Otters. Sam O'Reilly joins the show after making his OHL debut and we get an update on the Under-17 World Hockey Challenge.

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Knight Shift - Episode 9

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:27:50 -0000

Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard preview the weekend for the London Knights and talk about 18 and 19-year olds in the NHL. Jeff Marek of Sportsnet and 32 Thoughts the podcast weighs in on Shane Wright and Rico Fata looks back at how the early part of his NHL career went and reflects on what could have been done differently. Knights assistant coach Dylan Hunter looks at the difference between the first ten games of an OHL season and the second ten games.

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Knight Shift - Episode 8

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 13:38:09 -0000

After three games in three days for the London Knights, Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs go back through some major takeaways, highlight George Diaco's 100th point and hear from Ben Bujold. Mike also takes us back in time to one of the craziest games in London's 1995-96 season that featured four goals in one minute - all by the Sudbury Wolves.

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Knight Shift - Episode 7

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:54:00 -0000

After an overtime win against the Niagara IceDogs and games coming up against North Bay and Sudbury, Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look back at Logan Mailloux's OT winner and find out what he was thinking as he moved in on a breakaway and they talk with Battalion general manager and former London Knight Adam Dennis who tells all kinds of stories from his Memorial Cup run with the Knights in 2005.

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Knight Shift - Episode 6

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:01:00 -0000

The London Knights swept a home-and-home with the Saginaw Spirit. In the first game they were down 2-0 after the first period. With the help of London forward Max McCue, Mike Stubbs and Kyle Grimard go inside the Knights dressing room to find out what turned that game and the weekend in London's favour. Luca Testa weighs in on his first OHL goal and remembers back to his first goal in hockey. Also, Alec Leonard scores his first goal as a Knight and gets set to play his old teammates.

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Knight Shift - Episode 5

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:27:00 -0000

Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs look back at a loss in Owen Sound which saw the season debut of Logan Mailloux and the career debut of Zach Bowen. The guys also tell stories from three playoff series between the London Knights and the Saginaw Spirit that vaulted the Knights to huge heights.

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Knight Shift - Episode 4

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:45:00 -0000

After taking three of a possible four points Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs go over the games on the weekend, the week ahead with a game in Owen Sound on Oct. 19 and hear from Denver Barkey and Sam Dickinson.

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Knight Shift - Episode 3

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:05:00 -0000

New faces and new opponents highlight the week and the weekend for the London Knights. Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs break down the deals, the team's start and talk with George Diaco and Dylan Hunter heading into games against Mississauga and Hamilton.

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Knight Shift - Episode 2

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:34:00 -0000

Mike and Kyle preview the Knights weekend, talk about the return of Isaiah George from the New York Islanders, Logan Mailloux signing and entry-level contract with Montreal and get the inside scoop on Erie's "London Sucks" T-shirts being sold for their home opener with the voice of the Otters, Shawn Bednard.

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Knight Shift - Episode 1

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:32:00 -0000

London Knights radio play-by-play announcer Mike Stubbs and Knights in-game and post-game show host Kyle Grimard talk Knights past, present and future and bring you OHL news twice a week.

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