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Episode 92

Habs News, NHL Returns Aug 1 | Canadiens Connection ep 92

Welcome to the Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio. This engaging podcast featured on All Habs Hockey Magazine connects Habs fans with their beloved team from a source they know and trust.

Canadiens Connection is hosted by Joe Whalen (@JoeWhalen19) and Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) with contributions from Chris G. This talented team of credentialed journalists come together to share their valued insight.

Canadiens Connection is just that – a connection between fans, journalists, players, coaches, management to thoroughly discuss their favorite game in an informative, thought provoking, and entertaining way.

This Week’s Show


Segment 1: Week in Review, Habs News, League News 

  • The Laval Rocket signing defenceman Nathanel Halbert to one-year, two-way AHL contract for the 2020-21 season. 
  • The city of Trois-Rivieres announced reaching a deal with Deacon Sports to host ECHL team starting in 2021-22 season. 
  • Bell Centre ranked second best NHL arena by The Athletic. 
  • Impact of Coronavirus: 25 Canadiens players on the ice in Brossard for Return-to-Play Phase 2, Bell Sports Complex in Brossard available to the public, and updates from other North American sports leagues. 


Segment 2: The Big Topic - Return-to-Play Plan and CBA Extension

  • The NHL and NHLPA ratified a four-year extension to the CBA and the return to play plan. Chris and Rick discuss the details of the agreement and how it affects the Canadiens. 


Segment 3: Have Your Say

  • Reading your responses to the Canadiens Connection question of the week: Habs hockey is back on August 1st as the Canadiens meet the Penguins in a best-of-five qualifying series. Will you be watching summer NHL hockey?
  • Listener's calls and texts


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Canadiens Connection
Canadiens Connection via Rocket Sports Radio brings you news, expert analysis and informed commentary about the Montreal Canadiens and NHL hockey.

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About your hosts

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Rick Stephens

Rick is the Founder and President of Rocket Sports, and has been the visionary leading our evolution. He also serves as the Editor of The Hockey News - Montreal. This followed a long, successful career in academia. These days, you’ll find him where he is most comfortable, in an arena press box or sharing his insights from behind a microphone.
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Michael Spinella

Michael was born and raised in Ottawa but, has settled in Montreal as a young professional. He grew up a Sens fan, but now enjoys watching all NHL teams and following prospects throughout their development. Michael has experience in Podcasting, Photography and Audio Production, which he uses to share his excitement and joy of the game.
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Amy Johnson

From Draft Day to winning a championship, Amy is a credentialed professional hockey reporter at the junior, national, NCAA, IIHF, ECHL, AHL, and NHL levels.

She has extensive experience writing game recaps, interviewing players, coaches, scouts, and management, recording live social media hits, and analyzing the game, in addition to providing original still photography of game action. You can view her work at AHLReport.com.