Episodes
The guys are joined by Owen Sound defenseman Mark Woolley, who recently launched Woolley’s Warriors, an initiative to support young people, and athletes, growing up with Type 1 Diabetes. Mark recalls some of the scarier moments from his childhood, his diagnosis, and how it has impacted his hockey career. It's the Around The OHL Podcast with Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs. Subscribe for FREE on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts and never miss...
Published 09/12/19
Ahead of the 2019-2020 season, Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs take a look at what story lines have caught their attention, off-season trades and go over the new rules the OHL is adopting. It's the Around The OHL Podcast with Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs. Subscribe for FREE on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts and never miss an episode. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-ohl-podcast/id1058585109?mt=2
Published 09/05/19
In the final episode of the 2018-19 season, hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs look back on the Guelph Storm’s historic run, chatting with team captain Isaac Ratcliffe and Head Coach George Burnett. It's the Around The OHL Podcast with Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs. Subscribe for FREE on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts and never miss an episode. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-ohl-podcast/id1058585109?mt=2
Published 05/31/19
The round robin games behind us hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs are joined by Terry Doyle from Halifax. They guys talk about another winless year for the WHL champ, Halifax's home ice advantage, and how math has played a big role in shaking out the standings. They also look at the Guelph Storm's tournament so far, and what's to come for the OHL Champions.  Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs also talk current finals between the Guelph Storm and Ottawa 67's. It's the Around The OHL Podcast...
Published 05/23/19
The guys take a look at all four teams heading to the Memorial Cup in Halifax.​ Hosts Mike Stubbs and Jake Jeffrey cover the Guelph Storm's journey to Halifax, they also chat Raiders with Lucas Punkari, and get caught up on the Q's Halifax Mouseheads and Rouyn-Noranda Huskies with Willy Palov of the Halifax Chronicle Herald. It's the Around The OHL Podcast with Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs. Subscribe for FREE on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favourite...
Published 05/16/19
The guys are joined by former NHLer Peter Ing, who won and OHL Championship with the Windsor Spitfires in 1988. Along with a bye, the team went on a 12-0 run to win the OHL title. They then won their first three games of the Memorial Cup only fall in the finals, ending a 15 game run.  Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs also talk current finals between the Guelph Storm and Ottawa 67's. It's the Around The OHL Podcast with Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs. Subscribe for FREE on Apple Podcasts,...
Published 05/10/19
The guys are joined by the Head Coach of the Ottawa 67's, and recently named OHL Coach of the Year, André​ ​Tourign​y. First place in the OHL, 12 straight playoff wins, Tourign​y talks about how this team was built, and what makes them tick.   Mike and Jake also take a look at the 67's and their competition, the Guelph Storm. The teams have taken very different paths to the finals, and were also built quite differently. It's the Around The OHL Podcast with Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs....
Published 05/03/19
Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs are talking suspensions with the Vice President of the OHL Ted Baker. They talk about the process from when a penalty gets called, to when a suspension gets handed out, and all the parties involved in that decision. They even talk about THAT rule, that automatically suspends a player for five games if they shot to puck over the glass after the whistle. Also on the episode, Jake and Mike take a look at the incredible run for the Ottawa 67's to start the...
Published 04/26/19
On this episode, hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs zero in on the conference finals, checking in with the voice of each of the four remaining teams. The guys chat with Larry Mellot (Guelph Storm), Joey Battaino (Saginaw Spirit), AJ Jakubec (Ottawa 67's), and Callum Ng (Oshawa Generals).
Published 04/18/19
On this episode hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs will highlight the long list of NHL prospects playing in the NHL, and which teams have some of the most. That conversation leads to a discussion with The Athletic's Scott Wheeler about which OHL teams have graduated the most NHLers over the last 16 years. With that, Jake and Mike raise the question, if a player has played for more than one team, how do you decide which team gets is considered his former team? Is it where he plays the most...
Published 04/12/19
Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs look back on some of the major storylines from the regular seasons. The guys also look back on how their mid-season predictions, and take a series-by-series look at the first round match ups. It's the Around The OHL Podcast with Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs. Subscribe for FREE on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts and never miss an...
Published 03/22/19
On the episode, the guys are joined by the coach of the Queen’s University mens hockey Team Brett Gibson, who recently won the Queen’s Cup as OUA chapions. He talks about the recruiting process and getting ready for the national championships this week. Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs also check in with AOHL report Victor Findlay, who has all the details ahead the biggest tournament in Canadian University hockey. The guys also highlight some storylines as we head into the final weekend...
Published 03/14/19
The guys are joined by Head Coach of the Saginaw Spirit, who are closing in on their best season in franchise histor Chris Lazary. Lazary details some of his coaching philosophies, and the growing support from the Spirit fan base. Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs also look at some playoff races as we head into the second last weekend of the regular season. Also, Jake and Mike sound off on people direct messaging OHLers on Facebook. It's the Around The OHL Podcast with Jake Jeffrey and...
Published 03/08/19
On this episode we’ll hear from a pair of overagers who are having big seasons with Justin Brazeau (North Bay Battalion) and Kevin Hancock (London Knights).  Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs also highlight some of the other 20-year-olds who are making the most of their final OHL season, and there’s a lot of them. The guys also discuss the overager limit, is three the right amount, and should goalies count? It's the Around The OHL Podcast with Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs. Subscribe for...
Published 03/01/19
Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs look back on the 2013 OHL draft, the last time a player was granted exceptional status to enter the draft one year early. You will also hear from former OHLer Rico Fata, who played in the OHL as a 15-year-old with the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds before being drafted to the London Knights. They guys also check in with former OHLer Garrett McFadden for an update on McFadden’s Movement. It's the Around The OHL Podcast with Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs....
Published 02/22/19
 Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs will take a look at a brawl in University hockey that is make headlines. They’ll be joined by AOHL’s Victor Findlay to talk about the situations, and how it’s being handled. The guys will also hear from Firebirds’ captain Ty Dellandrea about what has been an up and down season in Flint. Mike and Jake also share some of their thoughts on the race for the number one draft pick, and how this year it’s particularly interesting.  
Published 02/08/19
The guys are joined by former OHL Brock McGillis, who is much more than just a former OHLer. McGillis, who identifies as gay, talks about his experiences playing hockey, his journey to coming out, and how hockey culture is changing for the better. Fred Wallace also joins the show, the voice of the Attack talks about the recent coaching change in Owen Sound.
Published 02/01/19
The guys are talking top prospects with scout Mark Edwards of hockeyprospect.com, the three highlight some of the top OHL players heading into this year's NHL draft. They also discuss the process of player evaluation, and what goes on behind the scenes for a hockey scout.
Published 01/25/19
  With Jake Jeffrey getting a well-deserved shift off, host Mike Stubbs is talking toTye Felhaber, the Ontario Hockey League's top goal-getter this year and with James Kennedy of OHL Central Scouting on this episode of Around the OHL.
Published 01/18/19
Between December 28 and January 10, there was all kinds of movement in the Ontario Hockey League. Teams like the Guelph Storm stocked up while the Oshawa Generals found that unique balance of remaining competitive now and still building for the future. Jake and Mike talk about some of the big deals and why some trades are made in the OHL and speak with Storm Head Coach and General Manager George Burnett and the Vice-President and G.M. of the Oshawa Generals Roger Hunt.
Published 01/11/19
It’s one of the busiest times of year for OHL General Managers as the trade deadline approaches, on this episode you will hear from Dale DeGray (Owen Sound), Nick Sinclair (Sarnia Sting), Mark Hunter (London Knights) and James Boyd (Ottawa 67’s). The guys also get perspective from longtime voice of the Guelph Storm Larry Mellot.
Published 01/04/19
On this episode, hosts Jake Jeffrey chat with a former gold medalist David Bolland, who was a member of Team Canada when the tournament was last played in Vancouver. The guys also chat with Amanda Suzuki, the mother of Canadian forward Nick Suzuki, and hall of famer Dale Hawerchuk shares some of his early memories representing his country.
Published 12/24/18
On this episode hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs go around the OHL, literally. The guys will do a team-by-team assessment of the first have, and what could be in store for all 20 OHL teams the rest of the way. It's the Around The OHL Podcast with Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs. Subscribe for FREE on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts and never miss an episode. https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/around-the-ohl-podcast/id1058585109?mt=2
Published 12/20/18
Barrie Colts Head Coach Dale Hawerchuk joins the show to talk about some of the players he coached, and even shares some memories from the 1987 Canada Cup. This is a conversation you won't want to miss. Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs also talk about the bizarre trend recently of players being suspended for flipping the puck over the glass.  
Published 12/13/18
Hosts Jake Jeffrey and Mike Stubbs chat with a pair of OHL coaches as Trevor Letowski (Windsor Spitfires) and Cory Stillman (Sudbury Wolves) join the show. The guys also talk about the trade that sent Michael DiPietro from Windsor to the Ottawa 67's, and Letowski weighs in on how much DiPietro means to organization. They also check in with Alex Formenton as he heads off to Canada's World Junior Selection Camp.
Published 12/06/18