Behind the Bench
Anaheim Ducks
Go behind the bench and hear from the Anaheim Ducks coaching staff as they chat with Alexis Downie throughout the season.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Networks:
Anaheim Ducks
Description:
Go behind the bench and hear from the Anaheim Ducks coaching staff as they chat with Alexis Downie throughout the season.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.nhl.com/ducks
Episodes
Episode 9 ft. Richard Clune
11/21/2024
Assistant Coach Richard Clune joins Alexis Downie in the Kariya Studio for a new episode of Behind the Bench. Clune shares details of his playing career, the transition to coaching and what about the opportunity here in Anaheim appealed to him. Clune also talks through his coaching philosophies and how he's worked with the young team to this point in the season.
Duration:00:44:20
Episode 8 ft. Tim Army
11/15/2024
With the Anaheim Ducks season in full swing, new Assistant Coach Tim Army joined Alexis Downie in the Kariya Studio to dive into his coaching career and how he found his way to Anaheim, twice! Army shares details of the inaugural season for the Mighty Ducks, coaching at the NCAA and AHL levels, how the sports has changed throughout his career and much more.
Duration:00:56:09
Episode 7 ft. Greg Cronin
10/2/2024
As the Anaheim Ducks get closer to finalizing the 2024-25 roster, Head Coach Greg Cronin joins Alexis Downie to preview the upcoming season. Cronin shares his takeaways after evaluating his first season as an NHL head coach, expectations for the players and thoughtful insight on how the team can grow as a group. Plus, Cronin talks about how Radko Gudas as the new captain can influence the young team.
Duration:00:48:24
Episode 6 ft. Martin Madden
6/20/2024
We are a week away from the 2024 NHL Draft in Vegas! Alexis Downie is joined by Anaheim Ducks Assistant General Manager and Director of Amateur Scouting, Martin Madden, to discuss the scouting process leading up to this year's draft. Madden also shares insight on characteristics the Ducks look for in prospects, and how the recent Scouting Combine plays a factor.
Duration:00:12:42
Episode 5 ft. Brent Thompson
12/14/2023
Anaheim Ducks Assistant Coach Brent Thompson joins Alexis Downie to talk about his professional hockey career, the transition to coaching, his shared love for the sport with his sons and coming to Orange County this season!
Duration:00:28:55
Episode 4 ft. Greg Cronin
10/12/2023
Anaheim Ducks head coach Greg Cronin joined Alexis Downie in the Kariya studio for the first time to share an in-depth look at his life journey. From growing up in a working class family in Boston, to traveling to a sheep farm in New Zealand and now bringing 36 years of coaching experience to Anaheim. Cronin opens up about the obstacles and challenges he's faced while shedding light on the lessons he's carried with him in each chapter of life.
Duration:00:58:02
Episode 3 ft. Martin Madden
6/22/2023
Alexis Downie is joined by Anaheim Ducks Assistant General Manager and Director of Amateur Scouting, Martin Madden, ahead of the NHL Draft in Nashville next week. Madden shares a look at the scouting process, the impact of data on the process and excitement in having the number two overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.
Duration:00:14:48
Episode 2 ft. Greg Cronin
6/5/2023
Kent French and Guy Hebert are joined by Anaheim Ducks head coach, Greg Cronin. The interview followed Cronin's introductory press conference as the 11th head coach in franchise history. Cronin discussed his surfing hobby, coaching philosophies, importance of connecting with players and much more!
Duration:00:27:50
Episode 1 ft. Dallas Eakins
9/22/2022
Alexis Downie and Anaheim Ducks head coach, Dallas Eakins, sit down to talk about Eakins' childhood, playing career and some of his favorite hockey memories.
Duration:00:25:31
Behind the Bench
9/9/2022
Go behind the bench and hear from the Anaheim Ducks coaching staff as they chat with Alexis Downie throughout the season.
Duration:00:00:15