Sn 9 Ep 38: Mark Barberio, Jimmy Bonneau, Jonathan Bombulie & Gerry Cantlon

This week on the Power Play Post Show, Host Bob Howard breaks down the American Hockey League‘s Calder Cup playoffs with both conferences deep into conference semi-finals; discusses the comments of Syracuse Crunch Owner, Howard Dolgon on attendance for Crunch playoff games and more about the silly season with Houston & Peoria losing their AHL hockey teams. Guests this week on the show are: Mark Barberio – Defense – Syracuse Crunch – Mark talks about winning with Norfolk & Syracuse, playing vs Portland & Springfield and playing in the NHL for the first time this season. Jimmy Bonneau – Forward – Worcester Sharks – On Twitter: @JimmyBonneau - Jimmy talks about AHL playoffs, the off-season & the importance of teammates & leaders on teams. Jonathan Bombulie – Beat-writer – … Continue reading

Sn 9 Ep 37: Bobby Robbins, Alex Ackerman, Jon Abbott, Jason Iacona

The Power Play Post Show returns this week with four big guests from around the American Hockey League. Host Bob Howard opens the show first with a run through of round 1 of the Calder Cup Playoffs and sets up which teams will be playing who in the second round. Guests on this week’s show: Bobby Robbins – Forward – Providence Bruins – BobbyRobbins.com – On Twitter:  @bobbyRRRobins - Bobby talks about the #BeTheBetterBear inspiration. Alex Ackerman – Blogger – Syracuse Crunch – Raw Charge – On Twitter: @Allovimo - Alex breaks down the Crunch’s first round sweep of the Pirates. Jon Abbott – Radio Broadcaster – Toronto Marlies – On Twitter: @HockeyAbbs Jon talks about the domination of the Amerks by the Marlies over 2 seasons. Jason … Continue reading

Tom Severance; B-Sens Equipment Manager, Southern Tier Goalie School

Host of the Power Play Post Show, Bob Howard was able to sit down with Binghamton Senators Equipment Manager, Tom Severance about a series of things from his start in the hockey world with the New Jersey Devils and NY Islanders to winning a Calder Cup Championship with the B-Sens in 2011 to his relationships with the many players through out his 18 year career in pro hockey. Most importantly, Tom spoke about the Southern Tier Hockey School which will be held July 16th – 19th at the Chenango Ice Rink, why he wants to do the camp and the importance for local young goaltenders or hockey players to get this unique chance to work with Assistant Coach of the B-Sens, Matt Meacham. Listen to the … Continue reading

BSens Exit Interviews including an exclusive interview with Steve Sterling

On Friday afternoon, less then 24 hours after the Binghamton Senators lost game 3 of the Calder Cup opening round match up vs. the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins and were swept out of the playoffs; the team spoke to media at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. Host of the Power Play Post Show, Bob Howard spoke exclusively to Assistant Coach, Steve Sterling about his career, the growth of this seasons team, the future for the BSens and about being swept by the WBS Pens. Player/Coach Position Date Opponent Link Luke Richardson Coach 5-3-13 Exit Int MP3 Steve Sterling A. Coach 5-3-13 Exit Int MP3 Mark Borowiecki D 5-3-13 Exit Int MP3 Hugh Jessiman RW 5-3-13 Exit Int MP3 Corey Cowick LW 5-3-13 Exit Int MP3 … Continue reading

Special Interview with Grand Rapids Griffins LW, Triston Grant

In a special sit down interview, Power Play Post Show host, Bob Howard interviewed Grand Rapids Griffins left wing, Triston Grant. Triston and Bob talked about game 1 of the Griffins match-up vs. the Houston Areos where the Areos defeated the Griffins 3-0. Triston also talked about playing in Oklahoma City, Philadelphia & Milwaukee, about fighting in hockey, the changes from the regular season to the playoffs and what the Griffins need to do to get back in the winning way in game 2 of the series in Houston on Sunday. Remember, you can e-mail the show at radio@pppshow.net. Follow us on Twitter @PPPSHOW. Listen to the show: MP3 Steaming // MP3 Download

Bears Power Past Bruins in Game 1 on Friday Night

By Jessica Higham | PPPShow.net Corespondent – The Pink Puck.com Dunkin Donuts Center, Providence, R.I. — Playoff hockey: it’s what every team works for and what every fan dreams of seeing. Of the 30 AHL teams, 16 compete to be the one team with the honors to call themselves the Calder Cup Champions. The playoffs are a fresh start for all the teams that qualify. It doesn’t matter if you were first or last to make the cut, just that you made it. Everything resets to zero and everyone is on even footing. It’s about who wants it the most. There is no better example of that than the game last night when the Providence Bruins hosted the Hershey Bears. The Bruins were the regular season … Continue reading

Sn 9 Ep 36: W.C. Preview – Byers, Meserve, Sims and Brown

On a Saturday edition of the Power Play Post Show, host Bob Howard walks the fans of the American Hockey League through a special Western Conference preview show highlighting and talking about all four Western Conference series with special guests from teams, online & print media and coaches. In each interview we highlight & discuss the teams, players and scenarios around the the series as the American Hockey League enters into the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs. Stephen Meserve – Beat-writer, 100 Degree Hockey, Texas Stars Aaron Sims – Radio Broadcaster, Milwaukee Admirals Jim Byers – Radio Broadcaster, Oklahoma City Barons Matt Brown – SN590 out of Toronto, Toronto Marlies All this and much more on the latest edition of the Power Play Post Show. Remember, you can … Continue reading

Sn 9 Ep 35: E.C. Preview – Dean, Giubileo, Cail, Kelly, Leone, Roy

On a Thursday edition of the Power Play Post Show, host Bob Howard walks the fans of the American Hockey League through a special Eastern Conference preview show highlighting and talking about all four Eastern Conference series with special guests from teams, online & print media and coaches. In each interview we highlight & discuss the teams, players and scenarios around the the series as the American Hockey League enters into the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs. Kevin Dean – Assistant Coach, Providence Bruins Tim Leone – Beat-writer, The Patriot News, Hershey Bears – Twitter: @timleone Phil Giubileo – Broadcaster, AHL Live, Bridgeport Soundtigers – Twitter: @philgpbp Ken Cail – Radio Broadcaster, Manchester Monarchs Mike Kelly – Radio Broadcaster, Springfield Falcons – Twitter: @MikeFalconsAHL Chris … Continue reading

AHL Calder Cup Quarterfinals Schedule & Results

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals – Series “A” (best-of-5) 1-Providence Bruins vs. 8-Hershey Bears Game 1 – Fri., Apr. 26 – Hershey at Providence, 7:05 Game 2 – Sun., Apr. 28 – Hershey at Providence, 3:05 Game 3 – Sat., May 4 – Providence at Hershey, 7:00 *Game 4 – Sun., May 5 – Providence at Hershey, 5:00 *Game 5 – Wed., May 8 – Hershey at Providence, 7:05 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals – Series “B” (best-of-5) 2-Springfield Falcons vs. 7-Manchester Monarchs Game 1 – Sat., Apr. 27 – Manchester at Springfield, 7:00 Game 2 – Sun., Apr. 28 – Manchester at Springfield, 4:00 Game 3 – Thurs., May 2 – Springfield at Manchester, 7:00 *Game 4 – Sat., May 4 – Springfield at Manchester, 7:00 *Game 5 … Continue reading

Pirates Clinch Playoff Berth w/Authoritative Win over Visiting Sound Tigers

By M. Richter | PPPShow.net Corespondent Portland, Maine - Friday was a night filled with relief and good news at the Portland Pirates game, at least for the home team.  Not only did the Pirates clinch their first playoff berth since 2008 with a 3-1 win over the visiting Bridgeport Sound Tigers, but the entire audience breathed a collective sigh of relief when the announcement was made that the final suspect in the Boston bombings had been apprehended. By an odd stroke of luck, the Pirates officially clinched their slot with 2:07 left in the third period, when the CT Whale’s loss to the Albany Devils was finalized.  While the news brought a welcome reprieve for the fans in the stands, the team didn’t let up, and … Continue reading