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On this week's episode of the #EShow, the #ECrew returns following a tumultuous summer, ready for the 2024-25 season. The 12th year of the EHL and the 10th season of the EHLP, are each only a week away. The league as a whole, is 'Stronger Than Ever' before, and ready for another milestone year of junior hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, the #ECrew discusses the key dates and locations for the upcoming 2024-25 season. The 12th year of the EHL, and 10th season of the EHLP, will begin on Thursday, September 19th. Stay tuned for more updates throughout the summer, as the EHL and EHLP each prepare for another milestone season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, the #ECrew recaps the 2024 Frozen Finals, which was a week to remember for the Railers Jr. Hockey Club. Kicking things off with the Around the #EShow (2:11) segment, the recap begins by breaking down the sequence of games that took place in Providence, RI. Each division followed its own unique path to 'Championship Saturday', with the Railers skating away victoriously in both the EHL and the EHLP. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (41:08), the Champion from the 'Round of Champions' has been officially crowned. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (47:44), previewing the upcoming podcast episodes on the schedule for this upcoming summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, the #ECrew recaps the EHL and EHLP Division Finals and looks ahead to the 2024 Frozen Finals. Kicking things off with the Around the #Eshow (2:00) segment, the recap begins by highlighting each series that took place this past week, and which teams emerged to clinch their spot this upcoming week in Providence. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (44:14), 2 finalists have advanced to the Championship Round, where 1 will emerge as the 'winner' of the 2023-24 season. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (51:16), delivering the storylines that we're all the most interested in this week in Rhode Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, the #ECrew recaps the beginning of postseason play and looks ahead to the EHL and EHLP Division Finals. Kicking things off with the Around the #EShow (2:18) segment, the recap begins by highlighting what took place leading up to 8 total teams remaining the EHL and 6 teams left standing in the EHLP. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (48:26), we go over the points that have been racked up so far in the 'Round of Champions', as well as what it will take for 2 Champions to advance to the final stage of this year's action. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (58:02), circling one playoff series apiece in both the EHL and EHLP, that we're keeping an eye on this upcoming week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, the #ECrew previews the start of postseason play, and the upcoming Play-In Round and First Round matchups in both the EHL and the EHLP. Kicking things off with the Around the #EShow (2:35) segment, we go division-by-division in the EHL and the EHLP, breaking down how the seeds were finalized this past weekend in Philly. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (41:57), we recap the final weekend of the regular season and crown our fifth and final monthly champion of the year. The stage is now set for the 'Round of Champions'. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (49:43), circling one playoff matchup apiece in both the EHL and the EHLP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, the #ECrew sets the table for the final weekend of the regular season, and a 63-game showcase in Philadelphia. Kicking things off with the Around the #EShow (1:53) segment, we go division-by-division in the EHL and the EHLP, breaking down where every team stands as we head south. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (38:14), we recap the points collected so far and set the table for the final weekend of the regular season, where the 5th and final ticket will be punched to the upcoming 'Round of Champions'. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (46:14), circling one game per day in both the EHL and the EHLP, throughout the upcoming weekend at IceWorks Skating Complex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we welcome on Wiggle Kerbrat, as the former member of the New Hampshire Avalanche graduated from Wesleyan University in May of 2023. Kerbrat reflects on his memorable experience with the Avalanche, including winning back-to-back EHL Championships in 2018 and 2019. The native of California then followed that up by winning a NESCAC Championship in his freshman season at Wesleyan. Kerbrat speaks to the steps he took en route to advancing onto one to the top academic institutions in the country. Following the interview and inside the Around the #EShow (23:15) segment, we recap another week full of action in the EHL and EHLP, including this week's regional showcase that took place in Exeter. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (54:32), we give an overview of the players that are performing at their best during the final month of the regular season. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (1:02:54), and a look ahead at the upcoming schedules in both divisions, all leading up to the final league-wide showcase of the season, which is scheduled for March 1st through 4th in Aston, PA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we welcome on Andy Moore, as the former member of the Boston Jr. Rangers is now a Freshman at Northeastern University. Moore reflects on a memorable week for the Huskies, as Northeastern won their 5th Beanpot Championship in the last six years on Monday night. Moore also looks back on his single season in the league, which ended with a Rookie of the Year honor, to go along with the EHL Championship for the Rangers. Following the interview and inside the Around the #EShow (18:32) segment, we recap another week full of action in the EHL and EHLP, all leading up to today's deadline for all free agent signings as well as league trades. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (39:02), we review the second week of February and the points accumulated so far in the final full month of the regular season. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (46:51), and a look ahead at the upcoming schedules in the both divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we welcome on Chance Gorman, as the former member of the East Coast Wizards is now a Senior at Elmira College. Gorman looks back on his single season in the EHL, including his experience on the 2019 EHL All-Star Team that claimed the league's first-ever victory over an NCAA Division III program. Following the interview and inside the Around the #EShow (26:08) segment, we recap another week full of action in the EHL and EHLP. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (45:58), we review the first week of February and the points accumulated so far in the final full month of the regular season. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (51:45), and a look ahead at the upcoming schedules in the both divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we welcome on Dom Chirico, as the former Chief is now a Sophomore at SUNY Brockport. Chirico looks back on his 2 seasons in the EHL, including serving as his team's captain in his age-out campaign. Following the interview and inside the Around the #EShow (21:58) segment, we recap another week full of action in the EHL and EHLP. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (44:26), we crown another monthly champion and set the table for the final five weeks of the regular season. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (52:46), and a look ahead at the upcoming schedules in the both divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, we welcome on Thomas McLarnon, a former member of the Philadelphia Little Flyers and a current senior at Assumption University. McLarnon looks back on his 2 seasons in the EHL, including winning all 16 of his starts back in 2018-19 season. Following the interview and in the Around the #EShow (22:59) segment, we recap another week full of action in the EHL and EHLP. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (40:26), we set the table for the final six days of the month of January and the race to win the opening month of 2024. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (51:31), and a look ahead at the upcoming schedules in the both divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, we welcome on Tao Ishizuka, a former member of the Connecticut RoughRiders and a current senior at Curry College. Ishizuka looks back on his 2 seasons in the EHL, including what it was like to be traded part of the way through his first year in the league. Following the interview and in the Around the #EShow (15:58) segment, we recap another week full of action in the EHL and EHLP. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (35:08), we break down who is shining so far in January, and what contestants are in the best position to win with just 2 weeks of games left in the opening month of the calendar year. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (47:44), and a look ahead at the upcoming schedules in the both divisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, we welcome on Sawyer Wirsing, a former member of the Vermont Lumberjacks and a current freshman at Concordia University Wisconsin. Wirsing reflects on working his way up from the EHLP, to the EHL, and now NCAA hockey. There was plenty of adversity along the way, and Wirsing is proud of the way he persevered through it all, highlighted by recently being named a Star of the Week in the NCHA. Following the interview and in the Around the #EShow segment (18:52), we review all the action that has taken place so far in 2024. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (43:57), we recap the points collected so far, and discuss how the 'Round of Champions' will work in March. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (54:17), picking games to keep an eye on in the EHL and EHLP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, we celebrate by reaching a new milestone with a special guest. Jack Boschert, the reigning EHL Goalie of the Year, joins the podcast to look back on his two years of experience in the EHL with the Express Hockey Club. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (33:15), we continue to preview the month of January by highlighting players in both the EHL and EHLP who have the potential to help you punch your ticket to the 'Round of Champions'. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (42:10), circling some games to keep any eye on as the action resumes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, we look back on our Frozen Finals predictions from just after Thanksgiving, and decide whether or not to keep our picks the same or make changes during Around the #EShow (2:05). Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (45:23), we preview the month of January by highlighting players in both the EHL and EHLP who have the potential to help you punch your ticket to the 'Round of Champions'. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (56:08), and a little tease for next week's milestone episode #200. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, we recap the final set of action ahead of the holiday break, and review where teams are at in Around the #EShow (2:11). Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (34:42), we crown Joe Lachase as the Fantasy Champion for the month of December. With his victory, three of the five tickets have been punched for the 'Round Of Champions'. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (51:04), previewing the podcast episodes to come during the holiday break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, we recap the final showcase of the 2023 calendar year. Kicking things off with Around the #EShow (2:32), the #ECrew looks back on the past four days in Connecticut, which featured tremendous action amongst the 23 EHL teams. Further along inside the FANtasy Challenge (42:49), the points are piling up, with now just 10 days of action remaining to determine our December champion. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (56:04), circling some of the final games to keep an eye on ahead of the holiday break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, we begin December, the final month of the calendar year. Kicking things off with Around the #EShow (1:48), it's time for another league-wide showcase, as all 23 EHL teams head to Connecticut for 34 games in 4 days starting on Monday. Further along inside the FANtasy Challenge (34:26), with December officially underway, we highlight the players that have been selected throughout the league. Finally, we wrap up the episode with What to Watch For (50:19), which breaks down the list of games scheduled on each day at Newington Arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, we break down the return to action following a short break for Thanksgiving. Kicking things off with Around the #EShow (2:15), it's time for our 'Way Too Early' picks for the 2024 Frozen Finals, and the chance to create plenty of bulletin board material for teams throughout both the EHL and the EHLP. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (49:11), it's the final day of November which means it's time to crown another champion and reset things for the last month of the calendar year. Finally, we wrap things up the way that we always do with our What to Watch For segment (1:03:42), circling a handful of games to keep an eye on as the 39 total teams get back to work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, we discuss where teams are at heading into the Thanksgiving break, as well as what to look forward to in December for both the EHL and EHLP. Starting things off with Around the #EShow (3:21), we work our way through the seven divisions and preview next week's 'Way Too Early' picks for the 2024 Frozen Finals. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (40:42), there are only two days of action left in November, leading up to the final month of the calendar year. Finally, this week's What to Watch For (56:12) segment sounds a little different, as we circle three EHL teams we're looking forward to watching throughout the month of December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, we cross off another showcase in the 2023-24 season, as the #ECrew looks back at this week's regional event in Philadelphia. Starting things off with Around the #EShow (2:39), we recap the 6 EHL games that took place over the past couple of days, and look ahead to the remaining EHL and EHLP schedules leading up to the Thanksgiving break. Also, as we near in on the halfway point of the season, it's never too early to start talking about playoffs and all of the key points that will be on the line during the Philadelphia League-Wide Showcase, which is set to take place March 1st through 4th (the final weekend of the regular season). Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (40:13), we provide the latest update for where everyone stands, just past the mid-way point of the month. Finally, we wrap things up the way we always do, by circling some upcoming games to watch in our What to Watch for segment (52:03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, we check off another showcase in the 2023-24 season, as the #ECrew looks back at this week's regional event in Worcester. Starting things off with Around the #EShow (2:10), we recap the 16 EHL games that took place over the past three days, and look ahead to next week's South Division matchups in Philadelphia. As for the EHLP, the conversation heats up on the battles for 1st place taking place throughout the league. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (40:53), we provide the latest update for where everyone stands, just 10 days into the month. Finally, we wrap things up the way we always do, by circling some upcoming games to watch in our What to Watch for segment (53:18). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, we turn the calendar over to the month of November, and give Jeff our warm wishes as he gets married tomorrow afternoon. Starting things off with Around the #EShow (3:37), we reset the table in all seven divisions, four in the EHL and three in the EHLP. Stick taps are given out to all of the October Stars of the Month, and we recap where each set of Power Rankings currently stand. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (38:20), Neil gets a chance to take his victory lap while also explaining how the 'Round of Champions' will work in March. Finally, we wrap things up the way we always do, by circling some games to watch in our What to Watch for segment (53:03). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, we recap the 2023 EHL All-Star College Series. Starting things off in Around the #EShow (1:42), the #ECrew reviews the action from last week, including the six exhibition matchups against NCAA opponents. The EHL remains the only junior hockey league in the United States that provides its players with the opportunity to face-off against collegiate opponents while still playing juniors. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (42:24), we're down to the final six days of the month of October, which means it's also time to start thinking about your new picks for November. Finally, with the action resuming in full force at both levels, we go around the horn while selecting some games to keep an eye on this upcoming week In our What to Watch For segment (54:30). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, we preview the 2023 EHL All-Star College Series. Starting things off with Around the #EShow (1:51), the #ECrew resets where everyone is at, as things crank back up following the Opening Showcase of the season. Further along, inside the FANtasy Challenge (35:06), the points have started coming on and one of the hosts already finds himself right towards the top of the standings. Finally, we wrap it all up with our What to Watch For segment (48:31), which provides a reminder for how to watch all of the College Series action that is set to take place next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the podcast, the #ECrew recaps the Worcester Showcase and all of the league-wide action across the EHL and EHLP. Starting things off with Around the #EShow (2:33), we review division by division where every team stands following the 62 total games played this past weekend. Further along, inside the Fantasy Challenge (44:09), the picks have been submitted and the competition has officially started. We review our picks for the first month, as well as a number of the submissions that were sent in from players, parents, alumni, and more. Finally, we wrap things up by highlighting a game apiece to keep an eye on in the What to Watch For segment (56:49). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we preview the Opening Showcase of the season, featuring 62 total games combined between the EHL and the EHLP. Starting things off with our Around the #EShow segment (1:44), the #ECrew reviews division-by-division, the action that has taken place so far this year and where teams stand heading into the showcase. Included in the discussion, we highlight the Pennsylvania Huntsmen and their blemish-free 5-0-0 record to begin the year. Further along, inside the Fantasy Challenge (31:13), we discuss some players to keep on your radar as the official competition begins next week. Finally, we wrap up the episode with our weekly What to Watch For segment (44:54), reviewing the upcoming slate of action, day-by-day throughout the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we recap the first week of the season in the EHL and EHLP. Starting things off in the Around the #EShow segment (2:36), the #ECrew reviews division-by-division, the action that has taken place so far this year. It's interesting to note the different starts that different teams are off to, and in particular, programs that reached the 2023 #EHLFrozenFinals. Further along, inside the Fantasy Challenge (40:31), we continue to set the table for the start of this year's format in early October. Finally, we highlight our next set of games to watch as we wrap things up with What to Watch For (52:51). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we preview the start of the 2023-24 season, the 11th year in league history for the EHL and the 9th campaign in the history of the EHLP. Kicking things off in this week's Around the #EShow segment (3:55), the #ECrew resets the divisions ahead of Opening Day and highlights the highest number of teams in league history, with 23 teams hitting the ice in the EHL and 16 teams in the EHLP. Further along, inside the Fantasy Challenge (44:09), we preview the new format for this upcoming season, which will kick-off at the beginning of October. Finally, to wrap things up in our What to Watch For segment (53:01), we circle some games to watch over the course of the first weekend of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow we highlight our final team of the off-season, the New Jersey 87's. Jake Basile chats with Adam Houli, as New Jersey gears up for their 7th year of junior hockey. Coming off of three straight seasons with at least one of their teams advancing to the Frozen Finals, Houli knows there is a target on their back as they try to extend the streak. What's also notable about the streak, is that they've won a league championship in each of the past three seasons, winning it all in the EHLP twice and the EHL once. Coming out of the South Division is not something that is easily attainable, and Houli is looking forward to taking the challenge head on once again this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we wrap-up the Central Division with an 'EHL Original 6' franchise, the Connecticut RoughRiders. Jake Basile chats with both Eric Lind and Steven Brown, as they gear up for their 11th season in the league. No other pair of coaches have worked side-by-side for the same organization for all 11 seasons since the league was formed back in 2013. Lind and Brown have worked to develop their own model of consistency over the years, averaging just over nine commitments per season. Throughout this week's episode, the duo discusses the culture they've built over the past decade, and what's allowed them to sustain their success, year after year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we wrap-up the North Division with the Seacoast Spartans. Jake Basile chats with Brett Tryder, looking back on the best season in franchise history for Seacoast. Tryder reflects on what made last year's group so successful, and talks about what it's like trying to replace both the league MVP and the league's leading scorer. In the ever-difficult North Division, Tryder hopes that his 2023-24 team can ride the momentum created by the Spartans from this past season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we highlight the fourth and final new EHL team for the upcoming 2023-24 season, the Boston Jr. Terriers. Jake Basile chats with Cody Gonyeau, as he prepares his organization for their inaugural season of junior hockey. Jumping into the East Division, Gonyeau knows the challenging opponents his team will face right from the get go. However, the Terriers bench boss has been working heavily on the recruiting trails ever since the team was announced this past winter, and he's feeling anxious but also confident as we get closer to the first puck drop of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we feature the newest team in the Central Division, the Providence Hockey Club. Jake Basile chats with Jeff Perreault as he gears up to lead Providence through their inaugural season in the junior ranks. After spending the 2022-23 season with the Philadelphia Hockey Club, and previous years in the USPHL, Perreault brings a wealth of junior hockey experience to the league's newest program. Jumping into the Central Division, Perreault knows the favorite at the top, and hopes his team can be the first to knock off the Railers Jr. Hockey Club up in Worcester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we feature one of the newest members of the EHL, the Pennsylvania Huntsmen. Jake Basile chats with Matt Reid, as the Huntsmen gear up for their first season at the Junior A level. Pennsylvania's introduction to junior hockey came at the EHLP level this past season, as they advanced all the way to the Mid-Atlantic Division finals against the New Jersey 87's. It was a great inaugural campaign for the Huntsmen, and a great first taste of what junior hockey is all about. Now, looking forward to the addition of Reid, the Huntsmen are eager to get the 2023-24 season started, and see how far their program can continue to grow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we head North to Laconia, New Hampshire, and highlight the New England Wolves. Jake Basile chats with Tim Kunes, as the former National Champion at Boston College, prepares for another season at the helm in arguably the toughest division in the league. Working alongside Wolves' General Manager and EHLP Head Coach, Andrew Trimble, Kunes has helped the Wolves take a major step forward each and every season since the duo purchased the program back in 2018. Now, looking ahead to the upcoming 2023-24 campaign, the Wolves' sights are set on Providence, Rhode Island, as both Trimble and Kunes are hungry to make it back to the Frozen Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we head back to the East Division, and highlight the Seahawks Hockey Club. Heading into the program's 7th season in the league, Bill Zaniboni sits down with Jake Basile to discuss what his organization has established in a little over half a decade. Looking back on this past year in particular, and outside of the 21 victories their EHL team racked up, it was another consistent year in terms of NCAA Commitments for the Seahawks. With 10 additional advancements, Zaniboni has helped 66 players make their NCAA Commitment to date, and history tells us that total will likely increase up to at least 75 during the upcoming 2023-24 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we welcome back the Bridgewater Bandits to the EHL and EHLP. Jake Basile chats with Scott Drevitch, as the Bandits make their return to the league, after departing following the conclusion of the 2016-17 season. Drevitch highlights the feelings Bridgewater has towards returning to the EHL and EHLP, and discusses how anxious they are to get started. Having established a strong culture over the years, Drevitch is happy to have his program back in the spot where they first created their original identity. Opening day for the Bandits' EHL team is set for September 21st on the road against the Express, while the EHLP team will host the Lumberjacks for a pair of games on the 15th and 16th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we feature a program that is racking up their total number of appearances at the Frozen Finals, the Railers Jr. Hockey Club. Jake Basile chats with Sean Bertoni, as the Head Coach and GM looks back on last season, but also ahead with his sights set on redemption this upcoming year. Both teams, EHL and EHLP, made their 2nd Frozen Finals appearances this past March, and the sting of how each season ended, has given Bertoni, his staff, and the rest of the Railers extra motivation this off-season. Tack on last year's 11 NCAA Commitments, and on top of the success in the win column, Bertoni and the Railers have already helped 35 players advance to the next level, in just four seasons in the league. The Railers have developed their own model, and they're chugging along. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we feature the first of two new programs in the South Division, the New Jersey Bears. Located in Flemington, NJ, the Bears have purchased and relocated the Protec Jr. Ducks franchise this off-season. Jake Basile chats with Jason Kilcoyne, as the former Assistant Coach of the 2016-17 EHL Champions, the Philadelphia Jr. Flyers, discusses his return to the league as the man at the helm for the Bears. Kilcoyne is hopeful that New Jersey can pick up where Protec left off, which ended by finishing in 1st place in the South Division at the end of this past regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we shift our way back to the East Division, and highlight the Express Hockey Club. Jake Basile chats with Nic Cota, as the former defenseman for the Express looks back on his first season as the Head Coach down in Walpole. While the 2022-23 campaign unfortunately ended for Cota's team in triple overtime of game #3 in the East Division Final, he's still beyond proud of what his group accomplished along the way. With 10 players departing for nine different schools this fall, Cotra puts extra stock in that success from this past season, as ultimately reaching the NCAA level is the goal of every junior hockey player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we feature the only EHL program that has appeared in all five editions of the Frozen Finals, the New Hampshire Avalanche. Jake Basile chats with Chris Cerrella, as the Head Coach and General Manager of the Avs reflects on another record-setting season for his program. While Cerrella has helped over 160 players make that NCAA Commitment while playing in the EHL, that impressive total includes over 100 players since he helped launch the Avalanche program, a milestone marker that he surpassed this past season as part of the 16 new players that have chosen their next step. Simply put, the Avalanche sit towards the top of teams in all of junior hockey, averaging over 17 per season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we work our way back to the Central Division, and highlight the Hockey Club of Rhode Island. Jake Basile chats with James Mello, as HCRI turns the page towards their second season in the EHL. The inaugural campaign for the league's first-ever franchise in Rhode Island went as well as they could have hoped for, as the team finished in 2nd place in their division. Now as the program looks ahead towards this upcoming season, Mello is proud to have the foundation established for their franchise. The challenge coming up however, will be to take another step forward, as they hit the recruiting roads harder than ever this off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we head back south and feature the Philadelphia Little Flyers. Jake Basile chats with Mark Catron, following another solid season in the league, highlighted by the EHL team's second consecutive appearance at the Frozen Finals. At the top level, Philadelphia has reached the finals in four of the five years of the event, while their EHLP team has made two appearances of their own. You can label Philadelphia as 'Frequent Flyers' of the annual Road to Providence. Catron reflects on this past season, as well as the excitement he has over the core group of players that are returning to the program this upcoming year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we shift back to the East Division and highlight the East Coast Wizards. Jake Basile chats with Kory Falite ahead of his 8th season with the program, and his 4th year as the Head Coach. Falite reflects on what was another solid season this past year, including helping advance nine players onto NCAA Division II and III schools for the third straight campaign. The Wizards are proud of the consistency they've established, while continuing to develop their players for the next level. An icing on the cake this upcoming year for Falite, would be for the Wizards to find their way out of their tough division and advance back to Providence for the first time since 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we highlight the program with the longest history in junior hockey, the New York Apple Core. Jake Basile connects with Lenny Caglianone following his first season coaching in the EHL. Caglianone is a former player in the league, as he served as a captain on the blue line for the New Jersey Rockets back in the inaugural season of the EHL. The native of New Jersey is proud that his career in the sport brought him back to the league, as he now looks to build off of what his team accomplished in his first campaign as a coach. With the addition of the Providence Hockey Club to the Central Division, Caglianone knows the battle to make it to the Frozen Finals is only getting tougher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow, we head back to the South Division and feature Team Maryland. Heading into their 6th season in the EHL, Team Maryland was one game away from reaching the Frozen Finals for the first time in franchise history this past March. Jake Basile chats with Josh Fusco about the 2022-23 season, and the run his team went on down the stretch. Backed by one of the best goaltending duos in the league, this past season can be labeled as the best year to date for the program, albeit while battling it out in arguably the toughest division in the league. Fusco reflects on how proud he is of his players, and how the South won't be getting any easier anytime soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow we feature an 'Original 6' franchise in the Valley Jr. Warriors. Jake Basile chats with Ryan McGrath as he prepares his EHL team for their move up to the North Division. McGrath and Sean Collins, the new Head Coach for the Warriors' EHLP team, are busy preparing for the upcoming 2023-24 season, with a strong number of returning players coming back to the program for another year of development. This fall will mark the start of McGrath's 5th season in Haverhill, coming off of a year that saw his captain commit to Endicott College, an NCAA Division III program that just advanced all the way to the Frozen Four this past March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the #EShow we work our way north and feature the Vermont Lumberjacks. Jake Basile chats with Seth Gustin ahead of his third season with the program and second year at the helm of the EHL team. The Lumberjacks are coming off another solid season at both levels, having advanced some of their players onto top programs in NCAA Division III hockey. Looking ahead to the 2023-24 campaign, Gustin is hoping Vermont can duplicate what they did back in the 2020-21 season and bring both teams all the way to the Frozen Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices