Shaun Newman Podcast

Sat down with the founder of IHD Kyle Tapp. Chances are if you have played top tier hockey in Lloydminster or even Alberta you have been on the ice with Kyle Tapp. He has a unique perspective when developing players and tactics used to defeat the next opponent.  Highlights: - Bag skates after wins - Thoughts on Mike Babcock being relieved of duties - Teaching the why & new age players - Habits good & bad - What you do in the dark shows up in the light

MMA fighter Andrew Mavridis joined me in studio to discuss his upcoming Pro debut this December. He currently is 7-0-0 which has earned him the title of Amateur Canadian Lightweight Champ. He fights out of Lloydminster's Fight Farm operated by Garrett Tepper. We discuss his journey to this point, training and what the future holds.  Best of luck to him.

Born & raised in Wainwright AB he went from tier 2 Bantam to playing in the WHL. He earned his keep as someone willing to drop the mitts and found his way to Calgary Flames & Edmonton Oilers tryouts and spent time in the AHL & ECHL.  He now coaches and trains the up and comers of the next generation and has a unique insight to share.

Born in 1931, Vic grew up on a farm near Lavoy, Alberta. He graduated from U of A with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and would move to Lloydminster in 1953 where he began his 40 year career with Husky Energy. We discuss the Oil Industry, his endless volunteering where he has been awarded countless medals for his service to the City, Province & Country. Oh and did I mention it was his 64th wedding anniversary... yeah that too. He's quite the guy.

Wade Redden: WHL rookie of the year 2 trips to the Memorial Cup with Brandon Wheat Kings 2 golds with Canada in the World Juniors Drafted 2nd overall by the New York Islanders 2x NHL All Star Olympian 1000 games in the NHL

Most people at any age don't run long distance. Now put yourself at age 60 and you have Ross who has competed in 13 Ironman's, has qualified for the world ironman race in Hawaii and to top it off he has his eyes set on running a 100 mile race. Just let that sink in.  Enjoy.  

Tyler Weiman backstopped the Lacombe Generals to the 2019 Allan Cup, but before this he was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche 164th overall in the 2002 NHL entry draft. He played his WHL hockey for the Tri-City Americans and has 14 years as a pro. We get into this and more on this episode. 

The brothers back together again talking MLB Playoffs, NHL, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Patty Marleau & predictions 

Dave has a pretty unique story. He goes from walking onto the Lloydminster Junior 'A' Bobcats, going undrafted and finally traded out west to the BCHL. For most this would be the end of the road, instead he becomes a top 6 scorer in the league followed by signing with the Ottawa Senators. 

What a blast to sit across from one of radios best Reid Wilkins. He currently works for 630 CHED in Edmonton where he hosts Inside Sports and does the Edmonton Oilers post game shows.  We discussed his journey which included a stint at Blockbuster & working the sports scene in Lloydminster.  This is a must listen.

Deion is the only guy I can think of that loves reffing… and is under 30... I mean seriously reffing is not job #1 for most kids graduating school. In this episode we find out what the life of ref is like, what drove Deion to push through some of the BS, the crazy hockey parents in the stands and where his career is heading.

Sat down with Camille Scherger goalie for the University of PEI & Madison Cole forward for the University of Manitoba. We discuss everything women's hockey including shoe checks, playing with all boys vs all girls in minor hockey & meeting each other at U-Sport Nationals. 

On this episode listen to the story of Mason Shaw a Wainwright AB product who was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the 2017 NHL entry draft. 

In this episode sat down with the current captain of the Saskatoon Blades Chase Wouters & NHL draft eligible defenseman from the Prince George Cougars Rhett Rhinehart. We discussed: - Prep schools| - Bus trips - Tampa Bay Lightning camp - NHL Entry Draft

In this episode we talk with "newly" appointed GM & head coach of the Lloydminster Junior 'A' Bobcats, Nigel Dube.  We discuss: - Nigel's playing days - Bantam draft - Player to coach mentality - Changing the culture - Expectations for 2019-20 season 

A double feature.  In the 1st half Paul talks about losing his father to suicide and his own battle with mental health. He has started Let‘s Walk the Talk where he will walk from Saskatoon to Lloydminster raising money for Project Sunrise In the 2nd half we sit down with Sydney Smythe and dig into Women‘s division 1 hockey followed by her road to Red Bull Crashed Ice

On this weeks episode we interview Cory Cross who went from Junior B hockey to University to  being selected 1st overall in the 1992 NHL supplemental draft. We discuss: - NHL Supplemental draft  - U of A Goldenbears  - Tampa Bay  - Minor leagues

On today’s episode I sat down with two pros Linden Springer & Kenney Morisson who both currently play overseas in Europe. We discussed: - Lloydminster minor hockey  - Lloydminster Junior ‘A’ Bobcats - The AJHL & BCHL - College Hockey - Life as a Pro - Calgary Flames training camp 

In studio with me are two small town Sask boys who ended up playing for the Lloydminster Junior ‘A’ Bobcats. We discuss:  - Trade Deadline  - Travel - Midget AAA in small town Saskatchewan  - Playing for your hometown

Laurie Mercier, Dustin Newman and I sit and discuss our 2006 bike trip where we traveled across Canada in 69 days. We had no training or knowledge of biking long distances and what ensued is comical.... and a story you won’t soon forget