Week 13:
On this edition is a feature on the Kalamazoo Wings and their preparations
on their first season in the ECHL. Puska interviews the voice of the Wings' Mike Modugno on the fan reaction on joining on
the new league and some of the new cities the team will be travelling to. Fans are also invited
to listen to Part 2 of the interview with Laredo Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski.
The News and Notes Ice Chips Segment focuses on the latest from around the world of professional hockey, including
the recent coaching announcements in the International Hockey League, player signings in the Central Hockey League and a new
contest in The Hockey News. There will also be more responses to the Poll Question of the Week. Fans are asked ‘if the
NHL should take responsibility for the state of hockey and do something to help other levels of hockey in order to improve
the overall game.'
Week 14:
It's a show of champions on Week 14 edition with two coaches from teams who won
respective pro hockey championships during the 2008-2009 season. Dan Wildfong guided the Texas Brahmas to their first President
Cup Championship in the Central Hockey League. It's just Wildfong's second year behind the bench. The Knoxville Ice Bears
won their third Southern Professional Hockey League Championship in five years, but as they get set to defend their crown
-- they will do it with a new bench boss. Mark Rogers, who was the team's Assistant Coach on the championship team, takes
over behind the bench. A new edition of ‘Ice Chips' looking at the week's top stories in professional hockey and two
new poll questions will also be part of the program.
Week 15:
In this edition it's ‘Making
the Cut So You Want to Be a Professional Hockey Player.' Four players are documented on the feature, including Darryl Smith,
Justin Styffe, Keith Longo and Andrew Brennan. Smith completed his first season of professional hockey with the Laredo Bucks
of the Central Hockey League. Smith was chosen as the CHL's Rookie of the Year and this year will attend in the rookie camp
of the NHL's Atlanta Thrashers. Styffe played this past season for the Flint Generals of the International Hockey League and
quickly developed a reputation as being one of the tough guys. Styffe fought more than 25 times during his rookie season.
He will attend the training camp of the CHL's Laredo Bucks. Goaltender Keith Longo and defenseman Andrew Brennan completed
their four years at Hobart College, a Division III school. The two have signed contracts to play for the Amarillo Gorillas
of the CHL. Puska will also talk to Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News about the very popular online Jersey Tournament.
Fans will be able to get the latest news and notes from around professional hockey on another segment of Ice Chips News and
Notes.
Week 15 XTRA:
Join Denis J. Puska as he interviews Darryl Smith and Justin Styffe
who completed their first seasons of professional hockey and are ready for their second season. Smith is attending the rookie
camp of the Atlanta Thrashers of the National Hockey League, while Styffe will suit up for the Laredo Bucks. Goaltender Keith
Longo and defenseman Andrew Brennan, who played four seasons at Division III Hobart College Statesman are also featured on
the program. They have both signed with the Amarillo Gorillas of the Central Hockey League.
Week 16:
Host Denis J. Puska interviews Larry Courville, Head Coach of the Reading
Royals of the ECHL and Jeff Christian, Player-Assistant Coach with the Missouri Mavericks of the Central Hockey League. Fans
can also get the latest news and notes on professional hockey with ‘Ice Chips' as well as an update on the Phoenix Coyotes
Bankruptcy hearings. Puska will also reflect on the anniversary on the attacks of 9-11.
