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Kuqali Calls, Maroon Lays it Out and Babcock’s Out in Toronto!

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OSB D Alexander Kuqali calls in to be the first “Hat-trick Guest” on Hockey Now. In his third visit, Kuqali breaks down the Solar Bears turnaround after the Everblades losses, and whether the message in the locker room relayed to the ice. Alexander also talks about the recent Orlando Sentinel article about his Mother, Marcia, and her ongoing battles with Cancer, and the support from his Hockey Family through this time.

Pat Maroon received his Stanley Cup Ring when the Lightning visited St. Louis this past week. The Lightning dropped their 2nd straight, and Maroon has some frank and direct comments about what his team needs to do moving forward through the early part of the season.

In the “it was a matter of time” headline of the week, the Toronto Maple Leafs fired their Head Coach, Mike Babcock, and replaced him with their AHL coach, Sheldon Keefe. It’s clear that the Leafs, led by GM Kyle Dubas, are trying to point in a more modern direction, and Babcock was the hurdle. What happens, though, when a Coach “loses the room”? Who better to ask than Eric, who was in Maple Leafs camp with these coaches, and his playing career experience.

ON-AIR INTERVIEW :: OSB Forward Jackson Playfair

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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!

ON-AIR INTERVIEW :: OSB Head Coach Drake Berehowsky

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Orlando Solar Bears Head Coach Drake Berehowsky called in to the On-Air version of Hockey Now, Tuesday Nights @ 6p on 96.9 The Game! Coach gave his thoughts about the process to keep the core of his team in tact from last season, as well as where the team can improve for this year with the new player additions. Berehowsky shares comments on new Assistant Coach Jared Staal, and the influence someone like Staal, with a Family Legacy in Hockey, can bring to the organization.

Is this the most exciting Solar Bears Offseason yet?!

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(:31) The Orlando Solar Bears have continued to solidify their player core for the upcoming season, now 8 players will be returning from last season! Is this the best OSB offseason in their v2.0 history? Bryan thinks so!

(19:15) The Bolts are currently in the waiting game to give Brayden Point his next contract, but where does Point fall on the list of RFA’s still unsigned?! Vasi got his money, and while its a big ticket contract, how will it effect the 2021/22 season?

(38:42) Ron Francis is named GM of the Seattle Franchise, but are teams really prepared for another team in the league? Also, Paul Fenton, now former GM of the Minnesota Wild runs a “How Not to Operate an NHL team” clinic. Bryan highlights his follies.

(56:55) BONUS INTERVIEW from our on-air show (Tuesdays, 6p on 969. the Game) with returning Solar Bear Dylan Fitze!

OSB D Alexander Kuqali, It Must Storm, and Tamed Cats!

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(1:01) Solar Bears Defenseman Alexander Kuqali calls in to talk about the Solar Bears efforts and quest to gain a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs, as well as whether or not the guys on the team are aware of the teams around them in the standings. Also, we talk to Kuqali about the idea of playing Hockey in Europe, and the NHL-level players he played with when he was younger. Does Bryan have his own pregame routine like the players do? You bet he does!

(28:04) Should Nikita Kucherov be in the running for the Hart Trophy? We’ll talk about the leagues leading scorer being in the conversation about the MVP Trophy…and…what that trophy should mean! Is it time for the Bolts to rest players? Jon Cooper’s extension, and the ultimatum…is it win or bust for the Lightning?

(42:05) Florida Panthers Coach Bob Boughner leads the NHL segment with a comment about his young team and their mission for their last 20 games, and you won’t believe what we think of it. Plus, what would another week be without Carolina Hurricanes foolishness and we’ll preview the “If They Started Today” Stanley Cup Playoffs!