This week we chat with Iowa Wild head coach Tim Army to hear how he is guiding his team through this COVID-19 season.From there we will hear from the Cole Caufield of the Laval Rocket, listen in on Hershey Bears head coach Spencer Carbery, drop by Rockford for a major announcement there, and then visit with Colorado Eagles head coach Greg Cronin.We have all that and more on Around The A on the Sports Podcasting Network.David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

Around The A with David Foot and Patrick Williams

Around The A Podcast - Season 2 Episode 10 with Iowa Wild Head Coach Tim Army, Cole Caufield of the Laval Rocket, and More!

This week we stay close to home and chat with long-time AHL sniper Brad Smyth, who is the colour commentator for Belleville Senators games this season on TSN 1200.From there we will hear from the Manitoba Moose, listen in on Hershey Bears head coach Spencer Carbery, make a stop in Iowa to hear from Iowa Wild head coach Tim Army, and then head southwest to check in on the Tucson Roadrunners.We have all that and more on Around The A for the Sports Podcasting Network.David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

Around The A Podcast Season 2 Episode 9 with Brad Smyth of TSN 1200

The NHL's top developmental league’s season is well underway. This week we head to New Jersey to chat with the voice of the Binghamton Devils, Rob Lippolis.We will also cycle through the AHL, starting in Calgary for the Stockton Heat’s take on their four-game series with the Laval Rocket. We will also hear from the powerhouse Providence Bruins, Cleveland Monsters, and Henderson Silver Knights.All that and more on Around The A, on the Sports Podcasting Network.David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

Around The A Podcast Season 2 Episode 8 with Rob Lippolis

This week we head to Winnipeg for a chat with one of the best young writers in the AHL, Jacob Stoller of Inside AHL Hockey. He will break down the season so far with the Manitoba Moose.We will also cycle through the AHL and hear from the red-hot Bakersfield Condors, Rochester Americans, Grand Rapids Griffins, and the Texas Stars.We have all that and more on Around The A on the Sports Podcasting NetworkDavid Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

Around The A Podcast Season 2 Episode 7 with Jacob Stoller of Inside AHL Hockey

This week we head to Toronto for an exclusive one-on-one chat with one of the biggest surprises in the AHL this season, Marlies goaltender Andrew D’Agostini.Lately several NHL first-round picks who had been playing in the AHL have been shipped off to the CHL, and we will discuss that issue. We will also cycle through the AHL and hear from the Belleville Senators, Hershey Bears, Cleveland Monsters, and the league-leading Henderson Silver Knights.We have all that and more on Around The A on the Sports Podcasting Network.David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

Around The A Podcast Season 2 Episode 6 with Andrew D'Agostini of the Toronto Marlies

This week we head to the Connecticut state capital with one of the deans of AHL media corps, Gerry Cantlon, for his thoughts on the Hartford Wolf Pack, the AHL affiliate of the New York Rangers.Lately several NHL first-round picks who had been playing in the AHL have been shipped off to the CHL, and we will discuss that issue. We will also cycle through the AHL and hear from the Toronto Marlies, Hershey Bears, Chicago Wolves, and San Diego Gulls.That and more, on this week's episode of Around The A, on the Sports Podcasting Network.---David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

Around the A Podcast Season 2 Episode 5 with Gerry Cantlon

The NHL's top developmental league’s season is well underway.This week we hear from Calgary Flames assistant general manager Brad Pascall, who also serves as general manager for the Stockton Heat, on that club’s adjustment to a temporary new home in Alberta.The Chicago Wolves are hungry and continue to devour opponents.We will also circle around the AHL and hear from the Toronto Marlies, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Syracuse Crunch, and Ontario Reign.We have all that and more on this week's episode of Around The A.About The Hosts:David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

Around The A Podcast – Season 2 Episode 4 with Brad Pascall, Assistant General Manager of the Calgary Flames and GM of the Stockton Heat

ATA - S2 E3The NHL's top developmental league’s season is well underway. This week we also hear from Laval Rocket head coach Joel Bouchard, whose club is off to a hot start. We also hear from the Rochester Americans, Cleveland Monsters, and the Henderson Silver Knights.We have all that and more this week on Around The A for the Sports Podcasting Network.About the hosts:David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the NHL's top developmental league for NHL.com and EP Rinkside, a division of Elite Prospects, and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. He has nearly a decade of experience at NHL.com, first covering the Winnipeg Jets before shifting to the AHL beat, and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsAHL.

Around The A Podcast - Season 2 Episode 3 with Joël Bouchard, Head Coach of the Laval Rocket

We have a packed line-up for our first episode of Season 2 for Around The A with your hosts David Foot and Patrick Williams.The NHL's top developmental league has started its season after a lay-off lasting more than 330 days. We will break down opening weekend, the AHL’s newest team, and a barrage of first-round prospects across the league.This week we also hear from Chicago Wolves head coach Ryan Warsofsky, who will be guiding top prospects from a pair of NHL organizations. We also hear from the Rochester Americans, Grand Rapids Griffins, and Utica Comets.We have all that and more on this week's episode of Around The A on the Sports Podcasting Network.

Around the A Podcast - Season 2 Episode 2 with Chicago Wolves Head Coach Ryan Warsofsky and More!

Season 2 of Around The A is finally here!The NHL's top developmental league starts its regular season on Friday, February 5th, and David Foot and Patrick Williams will break down all of the latest developments on that front.This week we analyze the new AHL-PHPA collective bargaining agreement and have an exclusive 1-on-1 interview with PHPA executive director Larry Landon. We also examine the Stockton Heat temporarily shifting operations to Calgary, the latest on the Canadian Division, and a challenging week for the San Jose Barracuda.We have all of that plus thoughts from Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach Scott Gordon and a 2020-21 AHL season preview!David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the AHL for NHL.com. He also covers the NHL’s top developmental league for EP Rinkside and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. Before returning to the AHL in 2015, he covered the Winnipeg Jets for five seasons at NHL.com and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsNHL.

Around The A Podcast - Season 2 Episode 1 with Larry Landon of the PHPA and Phantoms Head Coach Scott Gordon

The NHL's top developmental league continues to push toward the start of the 2020-21 season on February 5th, and we will break down all of the latest developments on that front.This week we will take a spin through the AHL as 28 clubs have started their training camps. We’ll speak with Bridgeport Sound Tigers head coach Brent Thompson and then stop by Chocolatetown, where NHL veteran Matt Moulson received big news this week.From there we move to the Western Conference for new Rockford IceHogs goaltender Scott Darling’s thoughts. We wrap up with the AHL’s newest club, the Henderson Silver Knights, whose coaching staff received an NHL “recall” this week. Silver Knights head coach Manny Viveiros breaks down training camp for his club.We have all of that and more this week on Around The A on the Sports Podcasting Network.

Around The A Podcast - Episode 46 with Brent Thompson, Scott Darling and Manny Viveiros

We have a packed line-up for Episode 45 of Around The A with your hosts David Foot and Patrick Williams.The NHL's top developmental league continues to push toward the start of the 2020-21 season on February 5th, and we will break down all of the latest developments on that front.First, we speak with Belleville Senators head coach Troy Mann for his thoughts on the 2020-21 season. Then we get the player perspective as we chat with former Belleville Bull and veteran power forward Eric Tangradi.We have all of that and more this week on Around The A on the Sports Podcasting Network.David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the AHL for NHL.com. He also covers the NHL’s top developmental league for EP Rinkside and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. Before returning to the AHL in 2015, he covered the Winnipeg Jets for five seasons at NHL.com and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsNHL.

Around the A Podcast - Episode 45 with Head Coach of the Belleville Senators Troy Mann and Eric Tangradi

We have a packed line-up for Episode 44 of Around The A with your hosts David Foot and Patrick Williams.The NHL's top developmental league continues to push toward the start of the 2020-21 season on February 5th, and we will break down all of the latest developments on that front.We will also speak to one of the top executives in the AHL, Tera Black of the Charlotte Checkers. She served on the AHL Return To Play Task Force, and she will recount that experience as well as what is next for the Checkers, who opted out of this season.Out west, we hear from San Diego Gulls president of business Operations Matt Savant as well as head coach Kevin Dineen. Savant also was a member of the Return To Play Task Force while Dineen will be leading an influx of the some of the best young talent in the game from the parent Anaheim Ducks.We have all of that and more this week on Around The A on the Sports Podcasting Network.David Foot can be heard on CJBQ 800 in Belleville, the radio home of the Belleville Senators. He is also the voice of the Wellington Dukes and has OHL experience with the Belleville Bulls and the Peterborough Petes. You can find him on Twitter at @FootyOnTheAir.Patrick Williams covers the AHL for NHL.com. He also covers the NHL's top developmental league for EP Rinkside and can be heard regularly on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio. Before returning to the AHL in 2015, he covered the Winnipeg Jets for five seasons at NHL.com and also has experience in the ECHL and OHL. You can find him on Twitter at @pwilliamsNHL.

Around The A Podcast Offseason Update - January 14th, 2021

ATA Offseason Update - Jan.6/21This week we run down the 28 teams who decided to opt-in to the AHL's shortened season and take a dive into the decision-making process for the three teams that opted out, with some audio from the Milwaukee Admirals.We also have a feature interview with Syracuse Crunch GM and Tampa Bay Lightning AGM Stacy Roest to discuss the roster structure, preparations for the season and more.

Three AHL Teams Opt-Out and A Conversation with Stacy Roest, GM of the Syracuse Crunch - ATA Offseason Update

We're back for a one more episode to finish 2020, as we dissect the AHL announcement of a "framework" for the 2021 season.

Around The A Podcast - Breaking News Update: The AHL Announces A "Framework" For the 2021 Season

Weekly podcast hosted by David Foot and Patrick Williams. Weekly guests, news,stories and anecdotes from around the American Hockey League. Part of the Sports Podcasting Network