Shaun Newman Podcast

Morgan & Merv Mann in the studio - Hillmond/Lloydminster boys  - Alumni of the Jr. B Bandits & Jr. A Blazers  - Merv a University of Saskatchewan Huskies alumni  - Morgan an Acadia Axeman alumni  - Combined they appeared in five Allan Cups winning two with the Border Kings - Finally both have been active in coaching local minor hockey and running player development camps

This episode was really cool. I have not sat in the same room as these two gentleman in 14+ years. I played two of my years in Dryden with Colin & Darrell (his father) helped coach us for one of those years. During our discussion we cover a multitude of topics including: - SIJHL & the Dryden Ice Dogs  - Ken Holland & the Edmonton Oilers  - Junior camps & fighting in hockey - Allan Cup & Theo Fluery

This week I am joined by Chelsea Steinley former volleyball player with the Lakeland Rustlers. Originally from Saskatoon SK she grew up playing volleyball, but it would not be until age 31 before she would make her collegiate sports debut. Chelsea played two years for the Lakeland Rustlers where she would not only dress, but be on the starting roster. They would go onto win conference both years with a Gold and a bronze at the national championships. Chelsea is happily married and mother of two wonderful kids. We will discuss all this and more.

During an epic 4 1/2 day roadtrip to Vancouver my three brothers, dad, nephew and brother-in-law discuss current hot topic issues including: -1st round of NHL playoffs - Steve Yzerman to Detroit Redwings  - Carolina Hurricanes endgame celebrations  - Game of Thrones Predictions

This week I have Mr. Duane “Diesel” Perillat in the Studio Diesel has played just about everywhere  - Minor Hockey Lloydminster, Yorkton, Tisdale, Moose Jaw & Prince Albert  - WHL  Portland, Prince Albert & Prince George  - SJHL Melfort, Kindersley & Weyburn  - Pro Jacksonville  We will discuss all this and more

This week’s guest is Colin Senkow. He currently lives in Calgary AB where he has been active with the Calgary Fire Department since 2008. Colin played his Junior A with the Dryden Ice Dogs and later in his career would compete in the World Police and Fire Games. These games happen every two years anywhere around the world. He has taken home a bronze, silver and finally a gold over the Russians in 2015. Colin is happily married and recently became a father to a beautiful girl.  We will discuss all this and more

It was an absolute honour to sit across from Gord and hear first hand his journey with hockey. Born and raised in Hillmond, Saskatchewan he played his first junior hockey in Lashburn with what was then a Jr. B team coached by Sask hall of fame inductee Stan Dunn. The Jr B club was an affiliate of the Weyburn Redwings so naturally Gord carried onto the Junior A club. From here he would play in a Memorial cup with the Regina Pats and sign his first pro contract. During the 1970’s he would spend time in both Port Huron, Michigan of the IHL and Fort Worth, Texas of the CHL all of which were part of the Detroit Red Wings minor league system. Gord eventually made his way back home and would play senior for the Hillmond Allstars winning a SaskAlta title in 1978. Currently Gord resides in Hillmond where he has been a huge part of the community for decades.

Born and raised in Port Arthur, Ontario, he played for the Thunder Bay Twins. He would go on to win 2 Allan Cups and a Colonial Cup.  During his coaching career which currently totals: 822 Junior ‘A’ & 120 Pro as Head Coach not to mention 174 Junior ‘A’ as an assistant coach. He has been through the Dudley Hewitt Cup and twice has reached the Royal Bank Cup finals. Currently he resides in Kindersley, SK where he owns a local fitness center and is the assistant coach of the Kindersley Junior ‘A’ Klippers.  Larry’s thoughts on what he tries to instil with his players “Work hard and compete, never cheat the game, be a good teammate and enjoy it because it goes by quick”  We discuss all this and more on this episode

Brad Cruikshank is a former Pro Hockey Player. Originally from Kelowna, BC he played his midget AAA in Calgary eventually winning a Max Cup. He would play Junior A with the Calgary Royals and participate in a Viking Cup. His pro career would see him play for Toledo, Fayetteville, Pensacol, Motor City and overseas in the British Elite league. With over 100 career fights Brads career has a very interesting perspective. We discuss all this and more during the podcast.

Harland Lesyk owns the Weekly Bean newspaper that is distributed in Kindersley, Moose Jaw & Lloydminster. He played hockey all over the world including South Africa, Holland and the United States. Former President of the Wild Goose Hockey League, Harland has been around the sporting world all of his life and we discuss all of this and more.