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Week 20: Parkland Rangers

Two of Parkland's top players join me in this week's edition of the Xplornet Player Profile. The boys were professional enough to participate in this interview after a devastating loss to the Pembina Valley Hawks which, as it turned out, ended their season. We chat about signing with WHL teams, pre-season goals, and junior training camps. Tune in to find out which teammate of theirs will be the first to drop the mitts in junior. 


Lane Kirk


Reise Gaber


Week 19: Kenora Thistles

Matthew Pitchenese and Brendan Martin join me in this week's edition of the Xplornet Player Profile. The two discuss what it's like moving away from home to play AAA hockey - new school, new group of friends. We chat about how comfortable the two first-year forwards are in their current roles and their ability to contribute on a nightly basis. Find out who the Ontario boys root for: Leafs or Jets. 


Brendan Marin


Matthew Pitchenese


Week 18: Brandon Wheat Kings

Calen Addison and Tate Popple join me in this week’s edition of Xplornet’s Player Profile. We chat about the season so far, personal goals, and where the player want to play next season. Tune in to hear about how Calen dealt with the attention that comes with being a 2nd overall draft pick. Find out how the added attention and pressure motivated him to excel. 


Calen Addison


Tate Popple


Week 17: Eastman Selects

Montana and Jack join me in this week's Xplornet Player Profile! These top WHL prospects comment on their training camp experience, share their stories of draft day, and give insight into the relationship between WHL team and prospect. The boys tackle the tough questions: which roommate is messiest, the earliest riser, and who controls the team iPod. They also discuss their participation in Hockey Manitoba's U17 try-outs. 

 

Montana Onyebuchi


Jack Lenchyshyn


Week 16: Yellowhead Chiefs

Aidan and Blake join me in this week's edition of Xplornet's Player Profile. We chat about their experience in junior camps, personal goals and where they plan to play next season. The boys give me their take on Yellowhead's success so far this season. Find out which T-swift and J-beibs songs they have on their iPods and what the team does on the bus (it'll surprise you). To tuck or not to tuck, that is the question - find out who said what! 


Aidan Woodley


Blake Mervyn


Week 15: Winnipeg Thrashers

Jonny and Brendan join me in this week's edition of the Xplornet Player Profile. In this extended interview we chat about off-season training, their experience at junior camps, and what they expect moving forward. The boys take us through their game day routines - find out who has to wake up extra early to make sure he gets his pasta in.  We also talk about Brendan's experience fighting in junior, what they'd cook for their teammates, and who shovels the driveway at home. 


Jonathan Morrow


Brendan Kochanski


Week 14: Central Plains Capitals

Jared Roy and Braden Frank join me in this week's edition of the Xplornet Player Profile. We discuss off-season training, personal goals, and their plans for next season. Find out what their go-to goal celebration is, what barn is their favourite to visit and what the team likes to do on the road. 


Jared Roy


Braden Frank


Week 13: Winnipeg Wild

Kelton and Brendan join me in this week's edition of Xplornet's Player Profile.  One played City Midget last year and the other played for the Pembina Valley Hawks - find out how they're enjoying their first season with the Winnipeg Wild.  The guys talk about their off-season training, attending MJHL camps, and where they see themselves playing in the future. 


Brendan Keane


Kelton Sutherland


Week 12: Pembina Valley Hawks

Troy and Garrett join me in this week's edition of the Xplornet Player Profile. We chat about the team's recent coaching change, the tough start, and how the team can bounce back after the break. The boys break the vault and dish about their teammates. Listen to hear the funny details. 


Garrett Szeremley


Troy Lehmann


Week 11: Eastman Selects

Brad and Vaughn join me in this week's edition of Xplornet's Player Profile. We chat about the incredible season the Selects are having and the fantastic statistical year both guys are enjoying. We touch on coach roles, team dynamics, and what's behind the team's success. 


Brad Goethals


Vaughn Dupre


Week 10: Kenora Thistles

Trey and Adam join me in this week's edition of the Player Profile. We chat about the uniqueness of being the only team from Ontario, Kenora's biggest rival, and team chemistry. What do the guys pick: Manitoba or Ontario Refs, Jets or Leafs!? Tune in for everything you need to know about the boys and the Kenora Thistles!


Trey Palermo


Adam Withers


Week 9: Central Plains Capitals

Drew and Ryan join me after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Southwest Cougars. We chat about the high number of Winnipeg players on the Capitals roster as well as the team's new found chemistry. The boys discuss what it will take to maintain their place in the standings and what's lead to their individual success this season. Find out who's responsible for the dance tunes coming from their locker room, who chisels assist, and who gives the ref's the hardest time!


Ryan Sinclair


Drew Anderson


Week 8: Winnipeg Thrashers

Garrett Kuklica and Dylan Myskiw join me after a tough loss to the Eastman Selects. The guys shake it off and provide some insight into the Thrashers team dynamics. The boys touch on the team's recent struggles and what they need to do to find success again. We talk celebrations, loudest fans, and best jerseys!


Garrett Kuklica


Dylan Myskiw


Week 7: Parkland Rangers

Braydee and Chad talk about the Rangers struggles this season and how the team is working to right the ship. They also touch on Parkland's biggest rivals, team activities away from the rink, and the key to ending their 3 game losing skid. Find out if the guys are growing out their 'stache, who "knows his way around a joke," and which teammate loves to chisel assists! 


Braydee Prokopchuck


Chad Kilimnik


Week 6: Brandon Wheat Kings

Tune in to hear Chipper and Brendan give their takes on the season so far. They offer their opinions on logo's, road trips, and a 335 PIM game vs Norman earlier this year. Find out what 1st intermission ritual the boys share and whether they plan on growing out the Lip Luggage this month. 


Brendan Kokorudz


Chipper Osiname


Week 5: Winnipeg Wild

After a shootout win over the previously undefeated Eastman Selects, Dane and Mitch offer their take on the Wilds' success so far this season. Find out who keeps the guys laughing, who's the best dressed, and who's the best player not on their team. 


Mitchel Adamyk


Dane Bumstead


Week 4: Southwest Cougars

The boys chat about their road trip activities, the best snap-chatter, and give us insider info on their coach. Find out who's the best dressed in the room, who chisels the most assists, and who is banned from the team iPod!


Jared Janke


John Patmore


Week 3: Norman Northstars

The boys chat about moving to a new town, billeting, and life at a new school. We touch on the tunes in the room, what happens on the road and how they would describe their coach. 


Ethan Stuckless


Tristan Galarneau


Week 2: Interlake Lightening

Find out which teammate needs to take a break from his phone, who shouldn't grow a playoff beard, and what the boys would cook if they hosted their teammates for dinner. The guys provide a hilarious take on their buddies inside the dressing room.


Jordan Kristjanson


Riley Vautour


Week 1: Yellowhead Chiefs

The boys tell us where to find the best rink food, which barn has the loudest fans and which one of their teammates talks the most smack. That and much more in this weeks edition of the Xplornet Player Profile. 


Dayton Heino


Brody Smith