On an extra special edition of the Power Play Post Show, Host Bob Howard brings two more interviews to the fans of the show, continuing coverage of the push to the American Hockey League‘s Calder Cup playoffs. Bob started out the show with his first guest, the PPPS’s New England Insider, Gerry Cantlon. Gerry & Bob broke down & discussed all the teams from the North East & Atlantic divisions including the Providence Bruins, Springfield Falcons, Connecticut Whale, Portland Pirates who are all ready in the playoffs at the moment to the Albany Devils, Bridgeport Soundtigers & Manchester Monarchs who are all trying to play their way into the AHL’s Calder Cup playoffs. Hear Gerry’s thoughts on players, the teams and the final games for all the … Continue reading →

With just two weeks left in the American Hockey League‘s regular season, the Power Play Post Show brings the fans a star studded show with 3 great player guests and so much more. Host’s Bob Howard & Jason Wilcox breakdown the AHL standings, possible playoff match-ups and magic number scenarios. The two hosts then discuss the possibilities of where the Houston Aeros may end up after this season with the Toyota Center looking for concert dates instead of 38 Aeros games for next season. Bob’s first guest this week on the show is San Jose Sharks prospect and current Worcester Sharks winger, Matt Nieto. Bob and Matt talk about growing up in California as a young boy, being coached by Wayne Gretzky‘s manager, moving to Calgary when he was young … Continue reading →

In this jammed packed edition of the Power Play Post Show, fans of the American Hockey League will get to hear from four amazing mid-west players & broadcasters as the league is only 3 weeks away from the end of the regular season and the beginning of the Calder Cup Playoffs. Host’s Bob Howard & Jason Wilcox break down the latest AHL standings, magic #’s for the top teams in the league and where the bottom teams are positioned for making a run to get into the playoffs. The two host then discuss & try to clarify the AHL rules this season on determining eligibility for AHL playoff rosters, which you can also read Bob’s write-up right here on the Power Play Post Show website by clicking … Continue reading →

This week on the Power Play Post Show, Host Bob Howard takes a closer look at the American Hockey League standings, potential playoff match-ups and the important upcoming games this weekend as the AHL’s season draws closer to the Calder Cup playoffs. In this abbreviated version of the Power Play Post Show, Host Bob’s only guest this week returns to the show from the San Antonio Rampage, radio broadcaster, Dan Weiss. Dan discusses the struggles of this season’s Rampage who still have an outside chance at a playoff spot in the American Hockey League‘s western conference, the continued player movement from San Antonio to Florida since the lockout and the great story of Texas native & current Rampage point leader, Jon Rheault. All this and much … Continue reading →

On this week’s edition of the Power Play Post Show, Hosts Bob Howard & Jason Wilcox break down the American Hockey League standings, the potential playoff chances for many teams in the league, a big announcement coming out Rochester, NY (learn more here) & a further look at the “silly season” rumors centering around the Abbotsford Heat, Peoria Rivermen & Chicago Wolves. Former Calder Cup champion of the Binghamton Senators & current center for the Hershey Bears, Ryan Potulny is Bob’s first guest of the night. Ryan talked about the current roster of the Hershey Bears, the unique start to the season with the NHL lockout effecting the the AHL rosters, the push to the playoffs, wining a Calder Cup with the Binghamton Senators in 2011 and … Continue reading →

This week on the Power Play Post Show, Hosts Bob Howard and Jason Wilcox return this week a look at the American Hockey League standings, the push to the Calder Cup playoffs, thoughts on the National Hockey League‘s realignment and news on the L.A. Kings & AEG not for sale anymore. Bob’s first guest on this week’s show is a returning guest to the Power Play Post Show and is the CT Whale‘s leading scorer this season with 53 points (18+35) center, Kris Newbury. Kris talked about the Whale’s success & struggles this season, making the push to the playoffs, the trade that sent Chad Kolarik to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for Benn Ferriero and about what is his role on the team as a veteran … Continue reading →

Host of the Power Play Post Show, Bob Howard sits down with Boston Bruins prospect & current Providence Bruins center, Ryan Spooner. Ryan talked about growing up outside of Ottawa, Canada, playing in the OHL for Peterborough, Kingston & Sarnia, being drafted by the Boston Bruins and talked about his time with the Providence Bruins & how good the team is this season. Remember, you can e-mail the show at radio@pppshow.net. Follow us on Twitter @PPPSHOW. Listen to the show: RM Streaming // RM Download MP3 Steaming // MP3 Download

On this week’s edition of the Power Play Post Show, Host’s Bob Howard & Jason Wilcox start the show talking about the decision by the XL Center’s decision to continue their relationship with the the NY Rangers, the marketing of the Connecticut Whale in Hartford, a conversation about Rick Dipietro & his latest comments after being demoted to the Bridgeport Soundtigers and about the Syracuse Cunch‘s rise back to the top of the American Hockey League standings after an eight game winning streak. Bob’s guest this week on the show is the PPPS’s New England Insider, Gerry Cantlon. Gerry breaks down the whole CT Whale & NY Rangers situation, including how the team will be marketed in the Hartford area and who will be running the team’s … Continue reading →

This week on the Power Play Post Show, Host Bob Howard talks to 4 players in the American Hockey League and to one radio broadcaster who gives an update on a player who was injured last weekend in a game between the Springfield Falcons and the Adirondack Phantoms. Bob’s first guest this week comes to us from the Springfield Falcons, radio broadcaster Mike Kelly. Mike first gives the listeners his depiction of the hit and injury of Falcons left-winger Wade Macleod. Wade fell to the ice after a hit from behind by Phantoms D-man Brandon Manning in what seemed to be a normal hockey play, though an illegal play (Manning was penalized 2 minutes for boarding) but resulted in MacLeod having seizures on the ice … Continue reading →