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ON-AIR INTERVIEW :: OSB Forward Jackson Playfair

August 21, 2019 August 21, 2019

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Jackson Playfair will return to the Orlando Solar Bears for the 2019-20 season, as core of the group continues to solidify. Jackson shares his reasons for returning to the Bears and his experience upon arriving in Orlando after his full season in University. We talk about Jackson’s dad, Jim Playfair, who has just joined the Edmonton Oilers’ coaching staff, and his excitement for the Solar Bears new Assistant Coach, Jared Staal.

And Froot Loops. And Vegan foods. And Hockey Pajamas. It was a 31 minute interview!

And…we’re LIVE! Our First On-Air Episode!

March 27, 2019 March 27, 2019

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Check out the first live episode of Hockey Now on 96.9 The Game! We jumped right into the Lightning’s big comeback win over the Boston Bruins and the continued magic provided by Nikita Kucherov. We shared a clip of our interview with Jackson Playfair of the Orlando Solar Bears and set up the remaining season for the team.

Episode 18 – Jackson Playfair, The Path of the Bolts and Trade Deadline Transactions!

February 28, 2019 February 28, 2019

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(:52) Solar Bears Forward Jackson Playfair joins the show to talk about the process of him joining the team after his season at Dalhousie University and his thoughts on the team’s current potential. Jackson talks about taking on teams who play a chippy game, and what he brings to the ice as a player. Also, Playfair shares how his families hockey legacy influences his game. Oh – and his brother is Reilly in Letterkenny!

(24:55) The road is set for the Lightning towards the playoffs, and their 10 game winning streak is evidence of their domination. When do the Lightning start their preparation for the Playoffs? Resting Players? There so much, and so little, to discuss when it comes to the Bolts!

(39:19) Trade Deadline transactions. Pretty much the whole NHL Segment is Trade Deadline transactions. AND John Tavares going back to Long Island to see his old team, and their very upset fans. Mostly Trade Deadline transactions, though.