Drop the Mitts Hockey

2011 Stanley Cup Champion with the Boston Bruins, Olympian and most recently Captain of the Tucson Roadrunners Steven Kampfer joins Drop the Mitts! Steven talks about his crazy run in Professional Hockey: playing College Hockey for the University of Michigan, the 2011 Stanley Cup season and insane celebration, his time in the KHL, and his role as a mentor and leader with the Tucson Roadrunners. In taking on that newer role Steven goes into detail what it was like and what it meant to him being able to mentor some of the Coyotes top prospects guys like Dylan Guenther and Josh Doan. Steven goes into great depth and detail about his time in Boston for the 2011 Stanley Cup run as well as his second stint with the team for their run in 2019. What it was like getting the opportunity to play with players like Zdeno Chara, Patrice Bergeron, Shawn Thornton and Brad Marchand. Steven talks about what it was like getting the call from John Vanbiesbrouck asking if he wanted to represent his country in the Olympics. From Meeting up with David Krejci for some cases of beer partying with Matty Ice. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @dropmittshockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Recent Gold Medalist in the U18 Men's Worlds, number one overall selection in the Ontario Hockey League Draft, and one of the top rated prospects in the 2025 NHL Draft class Matthew Schaefer joins Drop the Mitts! Matt talks about his experience traveling to Finland and going to war with his buddies for Hockey Canada and playing with guys like Gavin McKenna and Porter Martone and what it meant winning the Gold for his country. On the home front Matt talks about what his adjustment has been like jumping from U16 to the OHL playing for the Erie Otters and having a phenomenal season. He notes what an incredible mentor guys like Ben Gaudreau and Malcolm Spence have been to him and how they have helped him with the adjustment. With his him being eligible for the 2025 NHL Draft Matthew talks about some of the strenghts of his game as well as things he is looking to work on this offseason. Later in the pod Chris talks about last night's Colorado Avs vs Dallas Stars game, Connor Ingram taking home the Masterson Trophy, as well as the bounce back play of Charlie McAvoy and the incredible run Jeremy Swayman is having between the pipes for the Boston Bruins. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

University of Denver Forward, Hobey Baker Nominee and National Champion Jack Devine joins the podcast! Jack talks about the unbelievable season he had at Denver being nominated for the Hobey Baker Award and taking down Boston College in the National Championship game. He talks so highly of teammates Zeev Buium, Tristan Broz, Matt Davis and Sean Behrens and what it was like winning the Natty with his best friends. Jack also talks about getting drafted by the Florida Panthers and going to the Panthers Development Camp last year what he got from that week. The Boston Bruins lose to the Florida Panthers 6-1 and Chris breaks down the game. Sway deserved better play in front of him, defensive zone turnovers, and another too many men penalty. The game ended in a blood bath with everyone in the arena receiving 10 minute misconducts. Chris applauds David Pastrnak for Dropping the Mitts with Florida Panthers Forward Matthew Tkachuk and what that means from a leadership standpoint The San Jose Sharks have won the Macklin Celebrini sweepstakes and we now know the draft order for the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas in June. Chris breaks down who we could see in the top 10 and stay tuned for the Drop the Mitts 32 pick mock draft. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Legendary NHL referee Tim Peel joins Drop the Mitts to talk some PLAYOFF HOCKEY. Is this the end of Steven Stamkos in Tampa Bay? Florida advances and are an absolute wagon and Tim dives into not only the phenomenal play of Matthew Tkachuk but his leadership as well. Tim and Chris dive into the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs series which could end tonight in Boston. What is going on with the Leaf's core and with this team as a whole? Is starting Jeremy Swayman a no brainer for game 5? If the Leaf's lose do they have to blow this whole thing up? Tim and Chris also talks about the emergence of St. Louis native Trent Frederic and what he has done to transform his game to become a phenomenal Power Forward for the Boston Bruins and not just a fighter . You can follow Tim @TimCPeel20 as well as their podcast account @SnipesStripes. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The People's Insider Jordan Schmaltz aka "JSwish" joins the Drop the Mitts. Ahead of the Arizona Coyotes season finale and final game in Arizona JSwish talks about the passionate fan base of the Yotes and how important hockey is in Arizona. He and fellow Hockey Night in Scottsdale host Robby Gucci aka HeatDaddy lead the white out in the #MulletMegaBowl between the Yotes and the Edmonton Oilers. JSwish talks about how he linked up with the Heatdaddy and their live shows that have taken the league by storm. In addition he hosts a hilarious pod with former North Dakota Sioux Captain Gage Ausmus and talks about that dynamic. You can follow JSwish on X @J_Swish24 as well as their podcast account @LiveInFivePod as well as their Youtube @LiveinFive2024 Later in the episode Chris talks about what Ryan Leonard's decision means not only to the Boston College Eagles but to College Hockey as a whole with another LOADED group set to start their College Hockey careers. With Boston Bruins legendary play by play man Jack Edwards set to retire Chris talks about what it has been like growing up a Bruins fan and having Jack at the helm with some of the most legendary calls. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

BOBBY ROBINS JOINS DROP THE MITTS. Chris and Bobby have an hour and a half of unfiltered talk about puck and life. Bobby talks about the recent release of his SAVAGE MEMOIR Sex, Drugs, Pucks and Souls Secret Life Of A Hockey Fighter. Bobby has an absolute insane life journey and has been to HELL AND BACK. A guy who worked his way from the bottom all the way scratching for playing time overseas to transforming himself into a heavyweight playing in his first NHL game for the Boston Bruins. Also, during the pod Bobby reads an excerpt from his new book and gives a sneak peak on what to expect from reading his SAVAGE MEMOIR THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS! You can purchase Bobby's new book at https://www.bobbyrobins.com/ and you can follow Bobby on all socials @BobbyRobinsPro. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Former BU Terrier, and current Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford Ice Hogs Goaltender Drew Commesso joins Drop the Mitts! Drew talks about his adjustment from playing at Boston University to now being the starting goalie for the Rockford Ice Hogs the AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks. Drew talks about getting to train in the off-season with guys like Charlie Coyle, Charlie McAvoy and Jeremy Swayman at Boston University. His former team Boston University punched their ticket to the Frozen Four in Saint Paul, Minnesota and what it was like playing with guys like Lane Hutson, Case McCarthy, Cade Webber, Ty Gallagher and many other more! He also talks about what it was like being able to play for Coach Jay Pandolfo and his relationship with him. Drew also talked to Chris about some of the absolutely LOADED US National Development Program teams as well as playing for some phenomenal World Junior teams. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

WE'VE GOT PLAYOFF COLLEGE HOCKEY TODAY! Host of Mornin Cuppa Hockey and former professional hockey player Colby Cohen joins Drop the Mitts to talk some College Hockey. Colby talks about his time at Boston University and his legendary goal to win the National Championship over Miami of Ohio. We get a Hobey Baker breakdown on who Colby thinks will be the final 3 and who will win the award as well as what it has been like covering College Hockey with legends John Buccigross and some unbelievable Barry Melrose stories. Chris also talks about the viral video that has been going around regarding Zach Hyman and his unbelievable 50 goal campaign as a 31 year old, Josh Doan's electric performance in his first NHL game for the Arizona Coyotes as well as a preview of the Providence region where we will have BOOTS ON GROUND! As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After a two week hiatus DROP THE MITTS IS BACK! The Hobey Baker nominees were released and Chris dives into the nominees and who were the snubs for the award? Does Macklin Celebrini become the youngest player to ever win the Hobey Baker at 17? Drop the Mitts will have BOOTS ON GROUND covering the Hockey East Semifinals on Friday with Boston College taking on UMass Amherst as well as Boston University taking on the Black Bears of UMaine. Chris gives his preview on these two games and talks about notable players on all the teams. Drop the Mitts releases their first 2024 NHL Mock Draft with picks 1-10 starting off with an absolutely LOADED 2024 class where will some of the top prospects end up? Picks 11-20 will be released on Episode 36 next week! As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the reigning National Championship winning Quinnipiac Bobcats, the set up man on the iconic overtime goal, Sam Lipkin joins Drop the Mitts for Episode 34. Sam talks about the goal and what he saw on the play along with Jacob Quillan's iconic celly hitting the Selanne with the stick toss in the stands. Sam talks about playing for legendary Head Coach Rand Pecknold and what he has meant to Quinnipiac as well as the chemistry he has with teammates Collin Graf and Jacob Quillan. With some of the most passionate fans in College Hockey Sam describes what its like playing in front of the Quinnipiac faithful. He also talks about his time with the Chicago Steel and the honor he had being able to wear the "C" as well as playing with guys like Owen Power, Adam Fantilli and Matt Coronato to name just a few. Later in the episode Chris talks about the first big trade to happen in the NHL where Chris Tanev was sent to the Dallas Stars. Was this an overpay? Chris also disects the new PWHL Playoff and Draft format which seemed to be a hit. Chris talks about the hot start Dallas Stars rookie Logan Stankoven is off. On a sad note Chris talks about the passing of Kenneth Mitchell who played the iconic role of Ralph Cox in Miracle who passed away Saturday after a long battle with ALS. Please consider donating to the ALS Association to help combat this horrible disease. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Our first ever tendy on Drop the Mitts! Two-time WJC Gold Medalist, Tampa Bay Lightning prospect and current Erie Otters Goalie Ben Gaudreau joins the show! Ben talks about the trade that sent him from the Sarnia Sting to the Erie Otters at the end of 2023 and now having an incredible season and in the running for OHL MVP. Ben discusses the special seasons Malcolm Spence and Matthew Schaefer are having. In addition to the Junior talk, Ben and Chris talk about the difference between College Hockey and Major Canadian Junior Hockey and the benefits and downfalls to each. Coming off an incredible Development Camp in Tampa Bay for the Lightning this summer Ben talks about meeting legends like Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman and facing Nikita Kucherov in drills. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

BEANPOT PREVIEW Two players who will be playing in today's Beanpot Finals joined the pod to talk about the upcoming Beanpot Finals. From the Northeastern Huskies Defensemen Jackson Dorrington (0:28) and from the Boston University Terriers Aiden Celebrini (20:00) Both guys gave their perspective on what the Beanpot means for themselves, their teammates and their respective Universities. In two playing each other this season they have gone to OT twice and both games ended 4-3 with them splitting the series. Chris also dives into his breakdown of today's upcoming game as well as news, notes as well as few suspensions that have happened in the last week. Congratulations to the 2024 U-17 USNTDP team taking home the Championship beating Czechia 5-4 in OT with Minnesota Gophers commit LJ Mooney ending it. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

HUGE TRADE BREAKS MID EPISODE Mid recording Elias Lindholm was traded from the Calgary Flames to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2024 First round pick, a Conditional 2024 Fourth Round Pick, Andrei Kuzmenko, Hunter Brzustewicz, Joni Jurmo. Huge trade to kick off the All Star Weekend. The Columbus Blue Jackets get some brutal new as they are going to miss former Michigan Wolverines star Adam Fantilli for 8 weeks with a Lacerated Calf. Patrick Laine will also miss time as he has entered the Player Assistance Program. Chris dives in to the huge news as 5 players were told by London Police to face charges of Sexual Assault. Northeastern Huskies stud Alternate Captain Gunnar Fontaine joins the pod to talk about the HUGE win over #3 Boston University on Tuesday night as well as the upcoming Beanpot as they take on the Harvard Crimson at 5:00 at the Garden. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

MAYHEM ON BRUINS TWITTER. The rumor boys over at Spittin Chiclets reporting that former Bruins Captain Patrice Bergeron has been skating a lot. Could Bergy make a return to help the Bruins for a Cup run? The San Jose Sharks announce that they will be retiring Joe Thornton's #19 in the 2024-2025 season. The Vegas Golden Knights will be without Jack Eichel who is week to week who had lower body surgery. Exciting news as we are releasing a spin off of Drop the Mitts Hockey with PWHL Zone that will provide exclusive PWHL news, notes, scores and highlights. Chris is joined by the leading scorer in Division 1 Men's College Hockey Massimo Rizzo of the University of Denver. Rizzo talks about what its like playing for Head Coach David Carle as well as the tradition of University of Denver hockey. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

MAYHEM IN THE NHL. Chris is joined by a legend in the game of hockey, longtime NHL analyst and two-time Stanley Cup Champion Pierre McGuire. Chris and Pierre sit down to discuss the latest on the blockbuster trade that sent current Boston College Forward Cutter Gauthier to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for former 6th overall pick Jamie Drysdale and 2025 2nd round pick. Who is going to be the odd man out in Toronto after William Nylander signed his 8 year, 92 million dollar extension. Chris and Pierre talk about the World Junior tournament, who stood out the most and 2024 draft eligibles who also stood out in the tournament. We get to hear the origin story of Pierre McGuire and how his career took off. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

WORLD JUNIOR GOLD MEDAL GAME: TEAM USA vs TEAM SWEDEN Chris gives a preview to the Gold Medal Game, players to watch and score predictions. Founder of Everything College Hockey James Murray joins the pod to gives his prediction of the game and his predictions on Player of the Tournament. James also talks about what it's going to mean to have the 2026 World Junior Tournament in his home state of Minnesota. James talks about content Everything College Hockey has coming up with projected number 1 pick in this upcoming NHL Draft Boston University's Macklin Celebrini. James also talks about how electric Cornell hockey is and their fan base is in their latest vlog. He gives his predictions on who will win the Men's College Hockey Natty in addition to his prediction on the Hobey Baker winner. You can follow Everything College Hockey's content @TeamECH on Twitter and @everythingcollegehockey on Instagram. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The PWHL season is underway! The first PWHL game on American soil PWHL Boston opens up their season at Tsongas Arena against PWHL Minnesota. Chris dives into players to watch in this game which include newly names Captain Hilary Knight and 3rd overall pick Alina Muller. For PWHL Minnesota the first overall selection Taylor Heise and Captain Kendall Coyne Schofield take the ice in Lowell. Chris breaks down 3 prospects in this upcoming draft including Defenseman Czechia Defenseman Adam Jiricek, Tri-City Storm Forward Trevor Connelly and Denver Defenseman Zeev Buium. Merrimack Forward Matt Copponi joins the show to discuss the season thus far as well his draft process and ultimately getting selected by the Edmonton Oilers. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Chris is solo-dolo for Episode 26 and talking all things World Juniors. Tons of games have been played so far in the World Juniors and we have seen tons of highlight reel goals and saves. Projected 1st overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and Boston University star Macklin Celebrini notches 5 points (1 G, 4 A) for Team Canada in a blowout 10-0 win over Latvia. Czechia unfortunately loses top Defenseman Adam Jiricek to a brutal knee injury and will be out for the tournament. Jiri Kulich and Eduard Sale light it up against Czechia over Norway with each getting a hat trick. Germany upsets Team Finland and Chris also gives his first Mock Draft of the 2024 NHL Draft picks 1-9 if the season were to end today. UMass Amherst Captain and Nashville Predators prospect Ryan Ufko joins the pod to talk about his journey to UMass, his experience playing in last year's World Juniors as well as his NHL Draft experience and getting selected in the 4th round at pick 115 to the Nashville Predators. As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

WORLD JUNIORS IS ALMOST HERE! Chris is joined by Brett Howard of the OnlyBruins Podcast to talk about the current state of the Boston Bruins as well as breaking down his native Canada's World Junior Roster. Will newly added center Matthew Poitras join projected number 1 pick Macklin Celebrini on a line? Chris breaks down the newly annouced USA Captains Rutger McGroarty wearing the "C" joined by Lane Hutson, Cutter Gauthier, Ryan Chesley and Gavin Brindley wearing the "A" The boys also talk about how 2024 draft eligible Center Konsta Helenius is due to have a HUGE tournament for Team Finland. As always if you enjoyed our content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris @chrisjdavis and Brett @bretthoward_ as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Chris and Tommy sit down for another juicy episode of Drop the Mitts. The boys discuss the St Louis Blues recent firing of Craig Berube and where this team is headed. There is no love for John Tavares in Long Island after he received a loud shower of boo's after scoring his 1000th point. Was this warranted? Is it deserved? The boys debate. Erik Gudbranson does his best Undertaker and rises from the dead to dummy Nick Cousins. Is Gudbranson deserving of a 1 game suspension? Chris sits down with US National Development Program Center Teddy Stiga. He also dives in to what it was like being able to sign his letter of intent with teammates James Hagens and Will Skahan and what its going to mean to play for his home state of Massachusetts the Boston College Eagles. As always if you enjoyed our content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris, Tommy and Zack on Twitter @chrisjdavis11, @TJBennettt37, and @zackkwilliams1 as well as their podcast account @DropMittsHockey ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★