On the Bench with Beeks
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Episodes
Friday Oct 30, 2020
Friday Oct 30, 2020
This week the boys on the Bench set their sights on the future. They dissect the possibility and practicality of the proposed bubble divisions for the NHL’s 2021-22. They also say goodbye to Edmonton Oilers beloved locker room assistant, Joey Moss, discuss the Dallas Stars odd choice for a reverse retro jerseys and take a look at the success of this past years rookies.
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Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
This week the boys on the Bench serve up a juicy smörgåsbord of hockey talk! They decide who the winners and losers of the NHL free agent frenzy are, say goodbye to Mike “Doc” Emrickand majorly speculate on next year’s little known but highly anticipated “Reverse Retro” jerseys. That’s not all either, the boys put on their movie critique hats and dissect the 1977 hockey hit Slap Shot!
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Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
This week the boys on the bench open up season two with a bang. They welcome on 20 year Denver Post veteran and Avalanche beat writer, Mike Chambers. He shares what it’s like to follow one of the most exciting teams in the NHL today. Him and the boys elaborate on what means to be a ‘beauty’ in hockey teams and discuss being apart of the Pro Hockey Writers Association. Also, stay tuned for an official scouting report of the new improved Avalanche lineup and prospect pool. We definitely opened up Chambers of (Avs) secrets on this one.
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Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
In the final episode of season one, the boys on the Bench decide to take some skating lessons. They welcome on skate instructor extraordinaire, Jen Tieche to breakdown what it’s like to hold the keys to skating success. Jen is a member of the Professional Skaters Association, and holds multiple ratings and a member of United States Figure Skating. In 2018 she became the first skater in the US to pass the 8th (Gold) Figures Test in 12 years and competed in the 2015 and 2016 World Figure Championships. The boys learn why it’s important to emphasize all of the aspects of skating and how you can become on elite skater when you are willing to think outside of the box.
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Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
This week the boys on the Bench dig even deeper into how hockey can change lives for the better. They welcome on local sled hockey player, Pierce Grandchamp, on to elaborate on how much sled hockey makes a positive difference in his life and others alike. Also, Hockey Day in History makes its triumphant return along with other hockey tid bits throughout!
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Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
This week the boys On the Bench find who the heroes of the locker room are. They welcome on the University of Denver’s head equipment manager, Nick Meldrum, to fill us in on the life of slinging equipment! This opens you up to who really are the heroes behind the scenes.
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Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
This week the boys on the bench step inside the goalies crease and welcome on, Bay Area goaltender, James Crosby to talk about all things goalie! James provides his perspective on becoming a goalie, the equipment and so much more. And you better believe our very OTBWB goalie, Keits, had a thing or two to add to the conversation!
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Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
This week the boys welcome hockey fan and friend Bryce McMillan to help us breakdown the Western and Eastern Conference Finals predictions. Then the boys share their favorite 5 forwards of all time. Every top five has a little bit of obvious, surprise and intrigue. Check it out and find out who we would have “on our bench.”
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Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
The boys on the Bench sit down and dissect the Western and Eastern Conference Semifinal matchups, Mike Milbury’s latest blunder and announce the first ever on air On the Bench with Beeks quiz, set to happen in two weeks.
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Friday Aug 21, 2020
Friday Aug 21, 2020
This week the boys welcome visually impaired hockey player, Drew Garza. Drew breaks down the trials and tribulations of losing his sight and discusses how playing hockey without sight has helped him and the blind community. The boys definitely learn a thing or two in this incredible episode, and you will too!
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