Best Mike Farwell Podcasts (2025)

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The London Knights shutout the media and the Kitchener Rangers talk extension with Jussi Ahokas 1:11:40

5d ago1:11:40

1:11:40

It's time for a reset. A reminder. A mission statement. Now more than three years and more than 500 episodes into this podcast, it has evolved into a place where OHL fans can engage, interact, and grow their interest in the league. In order to do that, though, we need the access to the people involved in the game. We've always had that, until we di…

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Stan Butler gets fired and the OHL has some sneaky Petes 51:58

12d ago51:58

51:58

Details are scarce but, as expected, the Erie Otters have parted ways with head coach Stan Butler. The decision comes after the team conducted an internal investigation, but both Dan and Farwell feel a little more information is required. Feel free to weigh in on the discussion at [email protected]. You'll also get your Wraparound this week wit…

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The OHL eyes another US market for expansion, Jon Morosi talks US hockey, and an impressive streak continues 1:09:14

21d ago1:09:14

1:09:14

When the guys heard that the OHL was considering expansion in Niagara Falls, they assumed Ontario with its rich history of the Thunder and Flyers franchises. But the league is looking south of the border and making good on its pledge to expand "aggressively." There's also the story of "The Streak" and video that casts doubt on whether or not it con…

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The OHL's top prospects, Stan Butler stays home, and a look at every team in the league 54:41

26d ago54:41

54:41

The OHL's best and brightest are front and centre this week as the OHL celebrates its inaugural Connor McDavid Top Prospects Game and the NHL releases its mid-season rankings. There's plenty of reason to celebrate. A warning, though! Farwell thinks that as the OHL has this moment and is showing how grown up it is, there are things that need tweakin…

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The Eastern trade frenzy, an OHL team sold, and losing legends and setting records 1:01:50

1M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Lay the rumours to rest! Another OHL trade deadline has passed and a few names rumoured to be on the block did not get moved. Dan and Mike survey the league's new landscape and realize someone -- and probably a couple of someones -- are going to be disappointed in the Eastern Conference. Also, with the Brantford Bulldogs being sold, a lot of fans a…

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Canada's World Junior disappointment, making deals at the OHL trade deadline, Top 3 logos 56:57

1M ago56:57

56:57

It's been clear for a while that the world has caught up to Canada in the game of hockey, but that still doesn't explain back-to-back big disappointments for Canada at the World Juniors. Dan and Mike analyze the failure and what can be done to correct it. Plus, the OHL trade deadline is just days away. Who's buying and who's selling? And it's the d…

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The OHL trade deadline looms, expansion stalls, and the OHL's Top 3 logos 1:06:55

2M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

The OHL's trade deadline is rapidly approaching and some teams have already jumped into the pool head first. With the help of veteran broadcasters Manny Paiva and Mike Poirier, we take a look at which teams are likely to be the most active as the jockeying for position in the second half is officially underway. This week's Wraparound offers a Chris…

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Curious coaching changes in the OHL, a younger overager, dissecting Team Canada's cuts 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

We all know coaches are hired to be fired, but what about first place coaches? Yup, them too. Along with assistants while the head coach remains. The guys are a little perplexed, but they've got opinions and they're not afraid to share them. Also, half of Team Canada's final cuts are OHL'ers, Dan and Mike wonder if the league could get younger, and…

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The Michael Misa/NCAA rumours, the under-qualified refs, and the World Junior snubs 1:04:27

2M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

It's not quite Christmas, but a couple of teams have caught our attention because they're not where we thought they would be. Also, in case you'd forgotten that the OHL was big business, just consider the lengths the league will go to in order to make sure a game gets played. Dan and Mike are talking about the Top Prospects Game and who's missing f…

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Where the OHL is likely to expand, the CHL dominates the USA, and some stiff suspensions 1:05:25

3M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

We're not saying it was the best time for the CHL to have the performance it had at the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge but, well, the timing probably couldn't have been better. It was a dominant Canadian triumph over two games, emboldening the league's reputation as the Number One development league in the world. And at the same time the OHL would pro…

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The OHL's aggressive expansion plans, the best team in 20 years, and looking for more fights 1:08:29

3M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

We knew that the OHL would eventually expand, and sooner rather than later. But as soon as next season? That's soon, and maybe even impossible. Farwell and Dan talk about the most likely sites for expansion, how soon it could happen, and why the league is getting so aggressive. Then, with all the player movement between leagues of late, the guys re…

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You can't say that in a hockey game, another Memorial Cup hopeful, London Knights get a big boost 1:12:08

3M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

The OHL has reached new ground in its attempts to clean up hockey culture and make sure hockey is everyone, but Dan and Mike don't agree whether or not this latest step is a step too far. Meantime, the suddenly struggling Niagara Ice Dogs indicate they'll not only right the ship this year, but they plan to be competitive for years to come. We also …

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A deep dive into the NCAA/CHL ruling, and searching for the Steelheads in Brampton 1:03:11

3M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

The long overdue NCAA ruling that allows players to maintain academic eligibility even if they play a single game in the CHL will change the hockey landscape in North America? In how many ways? So many already, and some we probably haven't even figured out yet. Farwell and Dan do a deep dive into the impacts of the rule change with a look at who be…

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Wolves and Musty make nice, Storm struggling, and the USHL's last legs 54:52

3M ago54:52

54:52

It appears as though the Sudbury Wolves and Quentin Musty have mended fences, which also now means two NHL first-rounders could be on their way to new OHL teams. Farwell and Dan also look inside some ugly numbers for the Guelph Storm and gaze into a crystal ball that seems increasingly cloudy for the USHL. Plus, our Prospects of the Week and, even …

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Expanding on expansion, Parekh's peskiness, and 500 for fighting 53:34

4M ago53:34

53:34

If the reports are true (and there's no reason to doubt them), a couple of USHL teams were in pretty serious talks to defect for the Ontario Hockey League. Farwell and Dan have similar ideas as to why the conversations were even entertained, and then they have a debate of their own about Zayne Parekh finishing a hit in the Soo. Plus, a couple of OA…

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The Petes historically poor start, settling overage situations, and celebrating Brian Kilrea 57:11

4M ago57:11

57:11

There are bad starts, and then there's whatever is happening to the Peterborough Petes this season, which is the worst start the team has ever had in its near 70-year history. Dan and Mike discuss the impacts of the moves the Petes made last year and what it will take to turn things around. Plus, another historic sexual assault allegation against a…

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Colts deal for Dalyn Wakely, Ice Dogs have us believing, and markets the OHL could expand into 57:49

4M ago57:49

57:49

After three straight years of finishing dead last, the Niagara Ice Dogs have come to life. Is it a cautionary tale? Yes, but the St. Catharines canines have us believing and we'll tell you why we like them ... and why we're still worried. Still in the East, Barrie wants to make sure you know they're still in the mix as they deal for a 100+ point ma…

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Barlow moves east, Musty in limbo, and the NCAA votes on CHL player eligibility 1:01:03

4M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Colby Barlow has been granted his wish to get out of Owen Sound but Quentin Musty might have to wait a while to bolt Sudbury. Plus, the NCAA is holding a vote this week that will have a number of implications for Canadian hockey leagues while opening up options for players. And who let the dogs out in Niagara? The Ice Dogs are lead dogs, we've got …

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Sept. 30/24 42:46

5M ago42:46

42:46

The first week of the regular season is in the books and Farwell is already trying to walk back his preseason predictions. Which leads the guys into a conversation about how meaningful the OHL's early season games are anyway. Plus, the league seems to have pulled back the covers on sharing important information with fans. And if this entire episode…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Sept. 23/24 56:15

5M ago56:15

56:15

If you listened to last week's Eastern Conference preview, well, this episode is nothing like that. It is the Western Conference preview episode, but Dan and Mike are on different planets. In the East, the guys agreed on the Top 4 teams, just in slightly different order. They had the same teams finishing 3 through 6 in the East. But in the West? Da…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Sept. 16/24 57:19

5M ago57:19

57:19

It's here! We know you look forward to it every year because Dan and Mike are sure to look like fools by season's end, but here come the Eastern Conference predictions. The similarities between the predictions are kind of eerie, to be honest, and that can't bode well for the guys. Along with the East preview, the OHL served up enough news worth tal…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Sept. 9/24 53:17

5M ago53:17

53:17

Have you ever wondered about some of the more obscure rules and hard-to-find information about the OHL? Dan from Rochester sure has, and his email gives Dan and Mike the perfect opportunity to talk about roster construction, overage (OA) and import rules, and who's keeping track of all those draft picks, anyway? Plus, a look at the OA situation for…

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The OHL Podcast Featuring Bryan Crawford 38:19

5M ago38:19

38:19

For the first time in its history, the Ontario Hockey League begins a season without David Branch in the Commissioner's seat. Instead, former Golf Canada executive Bryan Crawford takes over the league's top job. It's a hard act to follow, not just because Branch was the OHL's commissioner for 45 years, but because Crawford comes into the league aft…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Sept. 2/24 59:04

6M ago59:04

59:04

And just like that, summer is over. But as fast as it seemed to go, OHL general managers kept themselves busy with several big trades and signs that some teams are already staking their territory as a contender. Dan and Mike are back from the summer break to remind you what you might have missed while on vacation, plus a look at the stars skipping …

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The OHL Podcast -- NHL Draft Special 2024 51:02

8M ago51:02

51:02

Once again, the Ontario Hockey League leads the way at the NHL draft, sending more players to the pros than either the WHL or QMJHL. We've got some thoughts, plus chatter about the new Commissioner, coaching changes, and the current cost of buying your way into the Canadian Hockey League. Celebrate your early summer with a little hockey talk!…

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The OHL Podcast -- 2023/24 Season Finale 58:54

9M ago58:54

58:54

What could have been more fitting for this podcast other than an all-OHL final at the Memorial Cup? And what a final it was, as Saginaw and London delivered one for the ages. Dan and Mike break down what went right for Saginaw and what went wrong for London. Plus, the definitive answer on which championship means more (the league or the Memorial Cu…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of May 27th 1:04:28

9M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

One team proved itself the best in the OHL this season and now it's the team to beat at the Memorial Cup. One of the guys still wonders why they won't admit who they are, but that's probably best left for your ears and not this summary. Dan and Mike also talk about why a 5-game suspension is warranted for merely uttering a word (sorry, Landon Sim),…

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The OHL Podcast with Patrick Asselin 57:48

9M ago57:48

57:48

As the Memorial Cup opens in Saginaw, we welcome an original Spirit. Okay, Pat Asselin joined Saginaw in its second year of existence and grew with the team until his OA year when a trade sent him to a chance at a deep playoff run with Oshawa. Which is interesting because Asselin is a Peterborough native and was even wearing Petes maroon during thi…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of May 6 1:00:50

10M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

For the fifth consecutive season, we enjoyed a Game 7 in the Conference Finals. And now, the championship is set as London will host Oshawa. But there's so much more to discuss, including the continued inability for the Memorial Cup hosts to win their league, a concerning rash of suspensions, another coaching search, and Canada's golden U18s. Oh ye…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Apr. 29/24 45:34

10M ago45:34

45:34

Little drama to-date in the OHL's final four as London and Oshawa show that they're best-in-class. And, really, the signs were there long before the playoffs even began. Also, another coach is added to the list of this season's casualties, a former OHL'er makes his NHL debut, and our Performers of the Week.…

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The OHL Podcast with Eric Calder 59:04

10M ago59:04

59:04

I'll never pass up the chance to talk to a former Cornwall Royal on the podcast, so please join me in welcoming Eric Calder to the show. A second round pick of the Royals in 1980, Calder would win the Memorial Cup in his sophomore season, the second of back-to-back titles for the Royals as they moved from the QMJHL to the Ontario league. He played …

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Apr. 22/24 1:00:46

10M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Three sweeps and seven games. That's how the second round of the OHL playoffs have shaped up, and we'll start with the most surprising at all. It's not the victor, though. It's the vanquished, and another long off-season ahead with questions to be answered in Sudbury. Don't worry, North Bay gets its due as well, and Dan and Mike dive into the Oshaw…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Apr. 15/24 50:10

10M ago50:10

50:10

North Bay and Oshawa surprise, while London continues to London and we've got a series between Saginaw and the Soo. Of course, all of this is subject to change with a quartet of terrific semi-final match-ups in the OHL. Dan and Mike also dive into ticket-selling tactics, the escalating costs for new arenas, and their Performers of the Week.…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Apr. 8/24 57:21

10M ago57:21

57:21

The Barrie Colts bring some playoff heat to the red-hot Oshawa Generals and this season's ultimate suitcase story is there with the Battalion as they close out the Frontenacs. We had to look for stories in the East because the West was won in sweeps almost across the board, leaving lingering questions in Owen Sound and Guelph. Plus, the hard work t…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Apr. 1/24 52:09

11M ago52:09

52:09

Niagara loses another draft lottery while the Guelph Storm lose a key player to suspension for four playoff games. Plus, Dan and Mike dive into the email Inbox and keep their commitment to respond to everything, good or bad. They've also got a list of some names to listen for in the upcoming OHL draft and a look at the first weekend of playoff acti…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Mar. 25/24 55:27

11M ago55:27

55:27

After a solid season in the discipline and reaction-time department, the OHL blew all of its goodwill out of the water with a frustratingly inconsistent final few weeks. Dan and Mike have some hopes for the off-season ahead when it comes to improvements to how the league dispenses justice and how it supports its officiating teams. Plus, increasing …

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The OHL Podcast with Larry Huras 1:02:23

11M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

From small town Ontario to OHL captain, where his time with the Kitchener Rangers is still marked by a disappointing playoff loss to the Peterborough Petes. Though drafted by the New York Rangers, Larry Huras really made his mark in Europe, where he's a multi-time European champion. The so-called "hockey lifer" is still in the game as he shares his…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Mar. 18/24 54:39

11M ago54:39

54:39

With a red-hot Eastern Conference team and playoff races coming down to the wire, there's a lot to love in the OHL right now. Unfortunately, the OHL's own mess off the ice is the big story of the week and Dan and Mike dive into the terrible precedent that's been set by the league walking back its bounty suspensions. On the ice, it's all about Oshaw…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Mar. 11/24 49:13

11M ago49:13

49:13

The investigation is complete and the punishment is severe after a bounty scandal in the Ontario Hockey League. Dan and Mike think the league sent an important message with the ruling, though, and they wonder about the impact on the Wolves' playoff hopes. Plus, London makes it five division titles in a row, the Otters return to the post-season afte…

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The OHL Podcast with Brian Bellows, Scott Stevens, and Al MacInnis 23:39

12M ago23:39

23:39

The Kitchener Rangers celebrated the 1982 Memorial Cup team last week and more than a dozen players from the franchise's first championship showed up. For some, it was their first time back inside the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium since they played in the arena more than 40 years ago. The Aud has undergone a couple of significant renovations since …

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Mar. 4/24 52:43

12M ago52:43

52:43

Another off-ice story forces the guys to address the culture of the game and even brings out an appearance from Podcast Dad (aka Farwell). Then, it's on to a statement week by Oshawa, the race to the top of the East, the race to the bottom of the West, the race to 50 wins, 50-and-30-goal milestones, and a celebration of a couple of memorable champi…

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The OHL Podcast with Doug Keeler 57:55

12M ago57:55

57:55

Memorial Cup champion with the Niagara Falls Flyers. Captain of the Ottawa 67's. Drafted by the New York Rangers. Played pro in three leagues but you only need two words to describe Doug Keeler. Old. School. From bounties to goalie fights, and the time Don Cherry wanted to make sure "Digger" didn't get a hat trick when he played against him, take a…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Feb. 26/24 54:15

12M ago54:15

54:15

The Sudbury Wolves are being investigated for what could be the Ontario Hockey League's own bounty scandal, while a former Greyhound is suing the staff in the Soo. Meantime, Dan and Mike are also talking about the league's own rulings as a rash of suspensions has fans wondering what's right, what's wrong, and if the OHL front office can be influenc…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Feb. 19/24 48:13

12M ago48:13

48:13

Sudbury makes a statement while the Storm struggle through the second half. Plus, Sawyer Boulton is in hot water with the league and that's got Farwell a little hot under the collar. While Boulton awaits his ruling, Connor Lockhart returns, the guys explore whether exceptions need to be made to the number of player cards available in an emergency, …

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Feb. 12/24 56:09

1y ago56:09

56:09

The Knights appear unstoppable, off-ice trouble in Oshawa casts another shadow over the game, the penalty thresholds we did not know existed, and the impact of a possible NCAA decision to accept players who have also played in the CHL. All of that, plus straight-to-the-point emails from the guys' Inbox, a tale of two goaltenders, the Petes paying a…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Feb. 5/24 53:55

1y ago53:55

53:55

A banner is removed, another player leaves the ice for the classroom, and a closer look at the Flint Firebirds. Dan and Mike unintentionally run through the entire West Division before getting into why they love the East, how hard it is (or isn't) to score 50 goals, and whether or not there's a future for 3-in-3s in the OHL.…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Jan. 29/24 48:43

1y ago48:43

48:43

Are star players still getting preferential treatment? A recent suspension ruling in the OHL suggests the answer to that question is yes. Plus, a scary incident in Sudbury injures a star player and has many questioning the role of the referee when two players clearly want to fight. There are also a couple of Eastern Conference teams catching our ey…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Jan. 22/24 59:48

1y ago59:48

59:48

A first-place showdown that should have been a showcase for the Ontario Hockey League instead turns into a gong show in London. Plus, the Bulldogs have bite and the East remains anyone's conference. We've also got an unintentional series of bold predictions, hands being tentatively backed away from panic buttons, responses to your emails, and our P…

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The OHL Podcast -- Week of Jan. 15/24 48:43

1y ago48:43

48:43

As the dust settles on the trade deadline, there's added drama as a traded player decides to go to school and now the team that acquired him wants the league to investigate. Dan and Mike do some investigation of their own before also diving into the white hot Green Machine in London, pump some tires in Oshawa while worrying a little bit about Owen …

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The OHL Podcast -- 2024 Trade Deadline Special 53:58

1y ago53:58

53:58

More than 50 players and 100 draft picks were traded from the end of the Christmas break to the trade deadline on January 10th. The Saginaw Spirit did what they promised and found just about every available player, adding a whopping 10 new pieces in total. But it was the Owen Sound Attack who surprised some by being the first team to jump into the …

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