Episodes
After five years, 85 podcast episodes, and countless videos, Puck Yeah is calling time. Join hosts Logan and Joe for the last call as they look back on a few fond memories and share their biggest hopes for the future of New Zealand ice hockey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 12/12/21
Published 12/12/21
Colin McIntosh came to New Zealand in 2017 as an import player and ever since he has immersed himself into Queenstown's hockey culture. From coaching women's hockey, to working at the rink, and launching the successful 'Enigma Hockey' brand - he's got a lot going on, but he still found time to catch up with the Puck Yeah lads! Plus... why are fans saying "F U" to ESPN?
Published 09/29/21
Kiwi inline hockey legend Tara Fox joins the Puck Yeah lads to discuss the possibility of adding the sport to the LA 2028 Olympics and how New Zealand could fare. Plus, how she returned to hockey shortly after giving birth and the success of her Hockeywise camps in Hamilton.
Published 09/07/21
While Canterbury have finished the past four NZIHL seasons holding the wooden spoon, there is hope on the horizon with a talented young core showing glimpses of their game-stealing ability. Red Devils captain Bradley Apps joins the Puck Yeah lads to discuss 2021, plus his time playing in Australia.
Published 08/29/21
The NZWIHL returns to the ice this weekend! The Auckland Steel's Jasmine Horner-Pascoe and Wakatipu Wild's Kellye Nelson join the Puck Yeah lads to preview the new shortened season and share some insight into their preparations, how the Wild came to be, plus some big roster moves.
Published 08/02/21
The Puck Yeah lads look back on the recent training camp for New Zealand's national women's teams and pick a few standout players. Plus, did 'Mighty Ducks: Game Changers' uphold the legacy of the franchise and who should win the Stanley Cup this year? Find out in this week's podcast.
Published 06/16/21
The NZIHL got a little heated over the weekend with spirited comebacks, ejections, plus... a crazy fan looking for trouble?! The Puck Yeah lads also reveal details about the NZWIHL season and speculate how fantasy hockey could work in New Zealand leagues.
Published 06/02/21
Fresh out of MIQ from the UK, Liam Stewart (son of Rod & Rach) joins the Puck Yeah lads for the best interview he'll probably ever do, maybe. The 2019 NZIHL MVP opens up about his experiences in isolation, a love for esports and Queenstown, plus his aspirations to play again for both Team GB and New Zealand.
Published 05/26/21
Joel Rindelaub wears many hats - hockey, science, comedy, and now a D-List celebrity in New Zealand - all while sporting one of the finest mullet/moustache combos you will ever see! The Minnesota native joins the podcast to chat about all of that plus the 'Mighty Ducks: Game Changers'. WARNING: There are some spoilers in this episode.
Published 05/19/21
Queenstown's SKYCITY Stampede are once again the team to beat in the NZIHL this season. Head Coach Cameron Frear calls in ahead of their opener against the Canterbury Red Devils. Plus, the lads soak in the aftermath of Tom Wilson wrecking the New York Rangers and more on this week's podcast.
Published 05/12/21
In a Puck Yeah exclusive, the lads reveal the new Phoenix (Dunedin) Thunder jersey, plus our personal highlights from the Mako's NZIHL debut and we begin our monthly search for the next 'Pucking Great New Zealander'.
Published 05/05/21
The NZIHL’s Dunedin Thunder have landed a major sponsor that includes naming rights, plus team rosters have dropped, including one during our recording! It’s all happening ahead of the 2021 season - Logan and Joe weigh up the good, the bad, plus the ridiculous on this week’s podcast.  
Published 04/28/21
They say ice hockey goalies are a special breed, and this week's guest lives up to the hype! The Puck Yeah lads are joined by New Zealand Ice Blacks netminder Rick Parry to talk about the recent national men's camp and the packed-out intrasquad game in Dunedin, plus his goalie academy and we take listener questions.
Published 04/22/21
The Puck Yeah boys are back at a brand new home with the Alternative Commentary Collective! Being life-long fans of the original 'Mighty Ducks' movies, on this week’s podcast Logan and Joe give their honest review of the first three episodes of ’Game Changers’. Plus, is MIQ really that bad? Logan shares his quarantine experience during the move back home from Sydney.
Published 04/15/21
It’s the last podcast before Logan moves back to New Zealand! This week NZIHF coaching director Darren Blong joins us to discuss their new ‘Triple Star’ program and what that means for pushing New Zealand ice hockey to the next level and how they plan on creating sustained success. Puck Yeah Podcast will return in a few weeks following a couple weeks in quarantine. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more highlights and interviews, follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@puckyeahnz) for...
Published 04/13/21
In the spirit of celebrating International Women’s Day, we’re revisiting one of our favourite interviews from Puck Yeah’s four-year history - our April 2018 chat with New Zealand Ice Fernz captain Helen Murray. From her inline beginnings, to balancing two hockey codes as an international representative while undertaking extensive Alzheimers research, plus how the women’s game can improve in years to come - there is plenty to learn. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more highlights and...
Published 04/13/21
The Auckland Mako have created an air of excitement since they were announced to become the sixth team to join the NZIHL. Co-head coach A.J. Spiller joins the podcast this week to address some of your biggest questions around the team, including how the team came to be plus expectations for their inaugural season.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more highlights and interviews, follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@puckyeahnz) for podcast updates and more.
Published 04/13/21
On this week’s podcast Ice Blacks veteran Martin Lee calls in from Montreal - we talk about how he entered the NZIHL from a young age and made an immediate impact, the success of the 2008 New Zealand U20s squad, plus his move into coaching. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more highlights and interviews, follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@puckyeahnz) for podcast updates and more.
Published 04/13/21
This week Logan and Joe break down the 2021 NZIHL schedule and some of its more interesting quirks, what we know about the Auckland Mako now, plus a cautionary tale about spotting catfishes in New Zealand’s ruthless housing market - you’ll want to stick around for that, it’s weird! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more highlights and interviews, follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@puckyeahnz) for podcast updates and more.
Published 04/13/21
This week Logan and Joe get way too excited about the upcoming Mighty Ducks TV series, delve into the media hype surrounding Joel Rindelaub, plus Liam Stewart joins us from the UK to discuss his impressive 2019 ‘homecoming’ season in New Zealand and how gaming has impacted his life while hockey is on pause. Interview begins at 30:50. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more highlights and interviews, follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@puckyeahnz) for podcast updates and more.
Published 04/13/21
This week Logan and Joe question whether the IIHF acted quickly enough to strip Belarus’ hosting rights for this year’s World Champs, reflect on the opening weeks of a shortened NHL season, plus Dustin Hall (Nomad Hockey) joins us from Nova Scotia to relive his New Zealand adventures with the Canadian Moose World Traveling Hockey Club back in 2005. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more highlights and interviews, follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@puckyeahnz) for podcast updates and more.
Published 04/13/21
2020 wasn’t all bad! The Auckland-based ‘Hockey House’ was one of the first in the world to return to play, livestreaming their Backyard/Frontyard Hockey League Finals on YouTube to an audience starved for games. But this social league in New Zealand packs some serious punch in terms of entertainment value and talent, including players with NCAA experience. On this week’s podcast, we’re joined by Cam Green of Hockey House to chat about some of the wildest highlights and what’s to come for...
Published 04/13/21
2020 couldn’t cancel us! Puck Yeah is back to reveal some big NZIHL news, we catch up with NZIHF president Andy Mills to discuss the IIHF cancellations and how New Zealand’s national teams can bounce back, plus what we’d like to see happen with the Trans-Tasman Challenge moving forward. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more highlights and interviews, follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@puckyeahnz) for podcast updates and more.
Published 04/13/21
West Auckland Admirals captain Justin Daigle, along with AJ Spiller, has been helping hockey players around New Zealand continue their training during the nationwide lockdown by providing interactive workouts. Puck Yeah's Logan Swinkels chats to Justin about the AIHA's initiatives, the progress of the Under-20s program, plus which NHL pro he'd pick for the Admirals in the ultimate fantasy draft.
Published 04/24/20