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The Notebook
Mudbugs Head Coach, CHL News and Notes, Johnstown Chiefs all on this weekend's show

By Denis J. Puska
CLEVELAND, OH - Hockey fans who are having a hard time keeping track of the playoffs in professional hockey don't have to look far to get the latest information in one place.
Puska on Pucks, The Original Internet Hockey Show will guide fans through the playoffs in four professional hockey leagues and look at two of the other leagues that are closing their regular seasons.
Join host Denis J. Puska for the latest scores, information and a great line-up of guests including Scott Muscutt of the CHL's Bossier Shreveport Mudbugs. Muscutt's charges are facing the Rapid City Rush in the Northern Conference Championship series that gets underway this weekend.
Corpus Christi Caller-Times writer Greg Rajan will also be on the show to discuss news and notes from the Central Hockey League including what could be a busy off-season.
Last weekend, the Johnstown Chiefs played their final game of professional hockey in the ECHL after 22 years, and broadcaster Ray Schmidt will join Puska to talk about that memorable night.
Fans can tune into a live upload of Puska on Pucks tomorrow (Saturday) night at 10 pm eastern, 9 pm central at www.puskaonpucks.com. After that, the program will be available for downloading and listening.
Puska on Pucks is brought to you by Puska Media Services, a podcasting, communications and web content service for sports teams and leagues. Let Puska Media Services create a podcasting show that will fit your budget and get more fans interested in your product. For further information email Denis J. Puska at puskamediasvc@gmail.com or call him at 1-216-798-1197.

The Notebook -- Playoff fever and much more on this weekend's Puska on Pucks

By Denis J. Puska
CLEVELAND, OH - Playoff fever has hit Puska On Pucks, The Original Internet Hockey Show and fans won't have to go far to get the latest on the post season.
This week's episode will have updates on the Central Hockey League's Ray Miron President's Cup and the Southern Professional Hockey League playoffs. There will also be the latest on playoff positioning in the ECHL, IHL and the American Hockey League.
Prohockeynews.com SPHL writer Don Money is on the program to discuss the bench clearing brawl between Fayetteville and Knoxville last weekend and the SPHL playoffs. Gwinnett Gladiators Head Coach Jeff Pyle is on the show to discuss his club's struggles during the regulation season and push to get into the post season.
There will also be Part II of the interview with Robin Bouchard of the IHL's Muskegon Lumberjacks, who set the new record for most goals in minor professional hockey just a few weeks ago.
Fans can catch a live upload of Puska on Pucks on Saturday night at 10 pm eastern, 9 pm central time at www.puskaonpucks.com. The show will be available a few hours after that for downloading and listening.

Robin Bouchard and Gilles Richard to guest on this weekend's Puska on Pucks

Editor's Note: Be sure to check out my latest blog concerning the recent NHL rule change regarding blindesided hits. For more go to the broadcast booth section and check it out. 

By Denis J. Puska

CLEVELAND -- Minor professional hockey's new all-time leading goal scorer will be a guest on this weekend's all new Puska on Pucks, The Original Internet Hockey Show. Join host Denis J. Puska as he visits with Robin Bouchard of Muskegon Lumberjacks of the International Hockey League. Bouchard broke the record previously set by Don Parsons last weekend. Gilles Richard, General Manager of the Augusta Riverhawks of the Southern Professional Hockey League will also be on the program. Augusta will join the SPHL in the 2010-2011 season.

Fans can listen to the live upload of Puska on Pucks on Saturday night at 10 pm eastern, 9 pm central time at www.puskaonpucks.com or www.blogtalkradio.com/puskaonpucks.

Does your league or team have an idea for a podcasting show and want it professionally produced? Contact Puska Media Services today for further information on how they can create a show that will be pleasing for fans and fit your budget. Email Puska Media Services today at puskamediasvc@gmail.com or call them at 1-216-798-1197.

THE NOTEBOOK
Special sports doubleheader to air this weekend

By Denis J. Puska
CLEVELAND, OH - Fans will be able to hear a special sports doubleheader this weekend courtesy of Puska Media Services.
Not only will they be able to hear the regular installment of Puska on Pucks, The Original Internet Hockey Show, but they can also listen to special rebroadcast of the second edition of This Week In the IFL.
On this week's Puska on Pucks, guests include Scott Wray of the Rapid City Rush of the Central Hockey League. The Rush have qualified for the President's Cup Playoffs in their second season and hope to bring fans of South Dakota a title. Kalamazoo Wings forward Trent Daavetilla is also a guest on the program. His great play on the ice is propelling the Wings to a great debut in the ECHL and a battle for the North Division title.
There is also a fresh installment of Ice Chips-News and Notes from professional hockey and a playoff off update.
Coming up immediately after the show is a special rebroadcast of This Week In the IFL that includes guest Gilbert Brown of the La Crosse Spartans and Chris Williams of the West Texas Roughnecks. Brown is a former Green Bay Packer who won a Super Bowl with the team and is now the coach of one of the new teams in the Indoor Football League.
Fans can catch a special upload of both Puska on Pucks and This Week In the IFL on Saturday night at 10 pm eastern, 9 pm central time at www.puskaonpucks.com and then after that for downloading and listening.
Puska Media Services is a communication, production and web content business for amateur and professional sports teams and leagues. If your organization has an idea for a podcast or a special internet show, Puska Media Services can help to take your sports team or league to the next level. For further information on rates and details, email Denis J. Puska at puskamediasvc@gmail.com or call him at 1-216-798-1197.

Updates To Website And New Location to find show

There have been some changes to the home of The Original Internet Hockey Show www.puskaonpucks.com. New pictures have been added from Rapid City, South Dakota and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Fans can now find their favorite episodes and interviews easier under the Episodes section.

You can check out what Puska on Pucks will be working on over the next few weeks under The Tunnel section and don't forget to read the latest blog under the broadcast booth.

Puska Media Services has also announced that the Michigan Regional Sports Network at www.mrsn.us has added Puska on Pucks, The Original Internet Hockey Show. Fans can listen Tuesday nights at 6 pm and Thursday nights at  8 pm.

PUSKA ON PUCKS NOTEBOOK
Where are They Now returns & interview with Mike Mastovich on Johnstown Chiefs

NOTE: Don't Forget to check out The Latest Blog regarding Olympic Hockey and the future of the NHL players at the event.

By Denis J. Puska.
CLEVELAND, OH - One of the popular segments of Puska on Pucks, The Original Internet Hockey Show makes its return this weekend.
Where Are They Now is back featuring former Colorado Eagles power forward and now current Assistant Coach Greg Pankewicz. Host Denis J. Puska will discuss the transition from player to coach for Pankewicz and look back at his incredible playing career that included time in the National Hockey League.
In part one of a two part feature, longtime hockey beat writer Mike Mastovich of the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat is also on the program to discuss the Johnstown Chiefs and their final season in the ECHL.

It's also the final week of The Geek Show and this week Jayne McGraw of Insinc will talk about their partnership with the Central Hockey League and CHLTV.

Fans can tune into a live upload of Puska on Pucks, The Original Internet Hockey Show on Saturday at 10 pm eastern, 9 pm central at www.blogtalkradio.com/puskaonpucks. The program will be available later for downloading and listening by logging on to www.puskaonpucks.com or www.oursportscentral.com under the OSC Radio Link Section.
Puska Media Services is a communication, production and web-content business for amateur and professional leagues and teams. 
 

This Week In The IFL debuts next week

Fans won't want to miss the debut edition of This Week In The IFL, a new program developed by Puska Media Services in conjunction with the Indoor Football League on Tuesday night at 9 pm eastern, 8 pm central time. Guests on the first show include IFL Commissioner Tommy Benizio, and Richmond Revolution Assistant General Manager Charlie Hildbold.A live upload of the show takes place on Tuesday night at 9 pm eastern, 8 pm central time.

The Notebook
SPHL News & The San Antonio Rampage Featured This Weekend

CLEVELAND, OH - There are plenty of interesting topics on this weekend's all new edition of Puska on Pucks, The Original Internet Hockey Show.
Join host Denis J. Puska as visits with Interim Head Coach Ray Edwards of the San Antonio Rampage who has paid his dues at the Double A level and is now getting his shot at the American Hockey League.
Don Money, from Prohockeynews.com will also be on the show to discuss some of the news coming out of the Southern Professional Hockey League including expansion and the new playoff format.
Puska will also share his views on some of the recent NHL news and have is prediction for this Sunday's Super Bowl.
Fans can listen to a live upload of Puska on Pucks on Saturday at 11 pm eastern at www.blogtalkradio.com/puskaonpucks. The program will be available later for uploading and listening at www.puskaonpucks.com and www.oursportscentral.com under the OSC Radio Link section.

The Geek Show & more
A series of reports about technical marvels that brings fans closer to the game of hockey and their favorite team begins next week. Denis J. Puska will spend time with Bruce Levine of the B2-Networks which provide live video pay-per-view video services to several professional leagues. In the weeks ahead on The Geek Show fans will learn about Pointstreak, www.pointstreak.com, and League Stat, leaguestat.com. The Lake Erie Monsters are battling for a playoff spot in the American Hockey League's Eastern Conference and new bench boss David Quinn will be on the program to discuss his team's outstanding play and what the transition from college to professional ranks has been like.
In two weeks, Cincinnati Cyclones Head Coach Chuck Weber has his team leading the ECHL's North Division. Weber will guest on The Original Internet Hockey Show and talk about his team's affiliation relationships with the Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators.

THE NOTEBOOK EDITION XI
Puska on Pucks on location from Quicken Loans Arena

By Denis J. Puska
CLEVELAND, OH - It's an exciting weekend of hockey celebration in North America and Puska on Pucks, the Original Internet Hockey Show, is joining in on the fun.
To help celebrate the third annual Hockey Weekend Across America and Hockey Day in Canada, the show will be on location from Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
Join host Denis J. Puska for a special feature on the American Hockey League's Texas Stars with Head Coach Glen Gulutzan and play-by-play broadcaster Josh Fisher. The Tulsa Oilers are one of the most improved teams in the Central Hockey League and Head Coach Bruce Ramsey will be on the program to talk about the team's success.
There will also be part II of the feature ‘Hockey In The UK' with Neil Chiplen of Skysports.com who will talk about the exciting Elite League in the UK.
Fans can listen to a live upload of Puska on Pucks, The Original Internet Hockey Show on Saturday at 3 pm eastern, 2 pm central at www.blogtalkradio.com/puskaonpucks. The show will be available after that for downloading and listening at www.puskaonpucks.com and www.oursportscentral.com.

Texas-sized show continues next week
Another Texas-sized feature will be ahead on next week's Puska on Pucks. Denis J. Puska will interview Ray Edwards, the interim-Head Coach of the San Antonio Rampage of the American Hockey League. Edwards spent several years as a Head Coach at the Double A level and now has been given the opportunity to help guide the Rampage back to respectability.
Don Money of Prohockeynews.com will be on the program to discuss about some interesting developments in the Southern Professional Hockey League.

Hockey In UK Part I, Wichita Thunder & Hockey Weekend Across America Featured

By Denis J. Puska
CLEVELAND, OH - Another guest has been added to the line-up for this week's Puska on Pucks, The Original Internet Hockey Show. Host Denis J. Puska will be speaking with Dave Fischer, the Senior Director of Communications for USA Hockey to discuss the upcoming Hockey Weekend Across America. The national event is slated for next wekeend January 29 to 31 where hockey organizations from amateur to the professional level will hold special activities.

 Part I of Two-Part Hockey In UK Feature 

Fans will be able to find out more the sport of hockey in the UK on this weekend's edition of Puska on Pucks, The Original Internet Hockey Show.
Join host Denis J. Puska for Part I of his two-part feature on Hockey In The UK with Neil Chiplen, who write about the Elite League for Skysports.com. In the first part of the feature, Chiplen will discuss the state of hockey and examine some of the top teams in the league.

Memories of Kansas Coliseum 

Wichita Thunder General Manager Joel T. Lomurno will also be on the show to share memories of the team's former home Kansas Coliseum and talk about their new digs Intrust Bank Arena.
There will also be a review of the ECHL All-Star Game in Ontario, California and the American Hockey League All-Star Classic in Portland, Maine. Fans won't want to miss a special feature looking at the second half of the professional hockey season called ‘The Second Half, Race to the Playoffs.'
The latest version of Puska on Pucks will be aired live at www.blogtalkradio.com/puskaonpucks beginning at 11 pm eastern, 10 pm central time. After that fans will be able to listen to the show at any time at its home www.puskaonpucks.com and www.oursportscentral.com.

We're Going Global

CLEVELAND OH - There is a terrific line-up of guests in the weeks ahead on Puska on Pucks, The Original Internet Hockey Show.
The program will feature its first guest from outside of North America and there is also a renewal of a great team.

Hockey in the UK

Hockey in the United Kingdom will be featured in the next two weeks on Puska on Pucks, The Original Internet Hockey Show.
Host Denis J. Puska will interview Neil Chiplen who writes a blog for SkySports.com on The Elite Hockey League. The two will discuss the status of hockey in the UK and its prospects for the future and how some North Americans over there are faring out.
The two part special on the Elite League starts on the January 23 episode and continues on January 30 at www.puskaonpucks.com.
For a look at Chiplen's latest blog where he talks about our show you can click on this link.

Neil Chiplen Blog

The SPHL's Surge, featured this weekend

On this weekend's Puska on Pucks, fans can hear from Steffon Walby and the Mississippi Surge of the Southern Professional Hockey League. The Surge sits in second place in the standings through the first half of the regular season.

Ferras and Puska together again

Denis J. Puska will also spend time with his old friend Joe Ferras, the Head Coach of the Rapid City Rush of the Central Hockey League. It's been an outstanding second season for the Rush who are second in attendance in the CHL but tied for first in the Northern Conference with the Colorado Eagles. Ferras recently won his 200th game and looks to help the Rush get to post season.
Puska will also review the CHL All-Star Game that took place in Laredo Texas.

Part II of ECHL Hall of Fame Feature

Puska on Pucks will conclude its second two part feature on the inductees headed in the ECHL Hall of Fame next week at the All-Star Game in Ontario, California. Cam Brown will spend time with Denis J. Puska and the two will talk about Brown's memorable playing career.

Puska to call two Dayton Gems games this week

Puska back on air to call Gems-Komets game tonight

Cleveland, OH -- Puska Media Services is pleased to announce today that they have worked out a one-game only agreement with the new ownership group of the Dayton Gems for tonight's (Saturday's) game vs the Fort Wayne Komets. Denis J. Puska will return as voice of the Gems to call the action from Hara Arena when Dayton hosts Fort Wayne. The broadcast will begin with the Gems pre-game report at 7:20 pm followed by the play-by-play at 7:30 pm. Fans can listen to the game live at www.puskaonpucks.com by clicking on the Gems logo or by going to www.daytongems.com and clicking on the B2 Video or B2 Audio link.

This week's scheduled Puska on Pucks will air tomorrow (Sunday) night at 10 pm eastern at www.blogtalkradio.com/puskaonpucks and be available after that for downloading and listening at www.puskaonpucks.com and www.oursportscentral.com. This week's guest list includes Head Coach of the ECHL's South Carolina Stingrays Cail MacLean, Head Coach of the Central Hockey League's Allen Americans, Dwight Mullins and Jason Muzzatti on a new installment of Where Are They Now.

PUSKA ON PUCKS NOTEBOOK EDITION IV

PUSKA ON PUCKS NOTEBOOK EDITION III  

Two shows for the price of one this week

CLEVELAND, OH - It's going to be a jammed packed line-up on this week's edition of Puska on Pucks The Original Internet Hockey Show.

 
Join host Denis J. Puska on location from Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio as well as from Perani Arena and Event Center in Flint, Michigan. Puska will interview the new voice of the Lake Erie Monsters Ben Holden and the two will discuss the team's early struggles in the American Hockey League. There will also be two features documenting teams hoping to turn around their performances both on and off the ice in the International Hockey League. Puska will speak with Jason Muzzatti and Peter South of the Flint Generals and long time Flint Journal beat writer Brendan Savage, as well as Bloomington PrairieThunder Head Coach Jarred Skalde. There will also be another edition of Ice Chips, News and Notes from around the world of professional hockey and a second installment of Sounds of the Season.

The new episode of Puska on Pucks will be available for fans to listen to this weekend at www.puskaonpucks.com, www.blogtalkradio.com/puskaonpucks and at www.oursportscentral.com under the OSC Radio Link page.

PUSKA ON PUCKS XTRA
For fans who can't get enough of the show, there will be a special Puska on Pucks Xtra this weekend. The new Head Coach of the Louisiana Ice Gators John Gibson will be speaking with Denis J. Puska about his hopes of turning around the Southern Professional Hockey League franchise and his big return home to Huntsville, Alabama to face the Havoc.

WHAT'S COOKING IN THE FUTURE?
In the coming weeks, the show will have a feature on the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League including an interview with Head Coach Kevin Constantine. There will also be another installment of Where Are They Now as Puska speaks with former Italian Olympic team member and NHL goaltender Jason Muzzatti.

Fans will also hear from the new Commissioner of the International Hockey League Dennis Hextall who will talk about expansion plans and the state of the league.

PUSKA ON PUCKS NOTEBOOK - Edition I

CLEVELAND, OH - The host of the original internet hockey show Puska on Pucks was a guest on Wednesday on a weekly hockey show hosted by the voice of the Mississippi River Kings of the Central Hockey League. Denis J. Puska visited Bob Bakken on the River Kings report and discussed team, the Central Hockey League and the rest of the world of professional hockey. Puska is expected to make several appearances on the show during hockey season. Fans can tune in to the show on this site or by clicking the www.730foxsports.com ink or the Mississippi River Kings logo.

This Week on our show:

Join Puska on Pucks this weekend for the latest news in professional hockey including an interview with Owen Newkirk of the Adirondack Phantoms. Hockey is back in Glens Falls, NY after an absence and Newkirk will discuss how the return of the American Hockey League is progressing so far. Puska will also be joined by Rod Davidson, the Head Coach of the Madison Ice Muskies of the All American Hockey League and Brian Pellerin of the Amarillo Gorillas of the CHL.
The all-new episode of Puska on Pucks will be available for fans to listen this weekend at www.puskaonpucks.com.

PUSKA BECOMES NEW VOICE OF DAYTON GEMS

DAYTON, OH - The Dayton Gems, proud members of the International Hockey League, announced today (Friday) the hiring of Denis J. Puska as their first play-by-play broadcaster and a media relations assistant. Puska is no stranger to the IHL after having served as Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting for the Flint Generals for the past season and a half. He had his first broadcast on Friday night as the Dayton Gems feel to the Fort Wayne Komets 4-3 in overtime. Fans can click the Dayton Gems logo to listen to the game on this website or feel free to check out www.daytongems.net and click the listen live link.

"I am excited to be part of this new and exciting team," Puska said. "It's going to be a great year in the IHL with the new teams and I am looking forward to giving fans here in Dayton a great game broadcast."

Being part of new teams is nothing new for Puska, a native of Kapuskasing, Ontario, who now calls Cleveland, Ohio home. He has served as the first play by play voice for the Amarillo Gorillas of the Central Hockey League and Huntsville Havoc of the Southern Professional Hockey League.

PUSKA ON PUCKS ADDS OUR SPORTS CENTRAL TO THE NETWORK

CLEVELAND, OH - Puska Media Services announced today that its original hockey show ‘Puska on Pucks' has been added to the line-up at Oursportscentral Radio.

          Now hockey fans will be able to find Puska on Pucks both at http://www.oursportscentral.com/ by clicking on the OSC Radio link page and also at its original home www.blogtalkradio.com/puskaonpucks.

          ‘Puska on Pucks' is a one-of-a-kind internet hockey show that gives all sports fans one location to get the latest on minor professional hockey whether it's the IHL, ECHL, SPHL, AHL, CHL or the EPHL. A new show is available every Saturday night. Host Denis J. Puska has many years of experience working for professional hockey teams and has developed some strong contacts in the industry.

          In recent shows, Puska has interviewed Southern Professional Hockey League commissioner Jim Combs; General Manager Joe Clark of the Odessa Jackalopes of the Central Hockey League; the voice of the New York Islanders Steve Mears, the voice of the Lake Erie Monsters John Michael, former broadcasters Sean McEnany and Joe Dominey as well VP of Communications for the Central Hockey League Bob Hoffman.

PUSKA ON PUCKS UNVEILS NEW WEBSITE AND ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP

CLEVELAND, OH - Puska on Pucks -  The Original Internet Hockey Show, announced today that it has launched its own website at http://www.puskaonpucks.com/. The website, developed by Puska Media Services, features an audio player where fans will be able to listen to weekly shows, check out press releases, previews of upcoming shows, advertising opportunities, and a weekly blog from host Denis J. Puska. There is also a multimedia section and information regarding services that Puska Media Services offers and much more.

"We invite our fans to come check out our new home," said Puska. "We are going to be constantly updating and growing the website into something truly special. There will be something for all hockey fans."

Puska on Pucks also announced that it has entered into a partnership with Prohockeynews.com for the upcoming season. The partnership includes regular segments from editors and writers from prohockeynews.com and a weblink on http://www.puskaonpucks.com/. In return Pro Hockey News will also carry a link to Puska on Pucks.

          "We are thrilled to be working together with Lou Lafredo and his staff at Prohockeynews.com," Puska said. "Their staff members are at the rinks covering the games every week and that alone will provide unique insight to our fans this season."