Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! This week on the podcast, host James Hayes is joined by Knoxville Ice Bears Director of Broadcasting Joel Silverberg. They discuss: A look at the Ice Bears’ season so far Rowdy fanbases in the SPHL Also, the two take us for a walk around the league! Be sure to follow …

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! This week on the podcast, host James Hayes is joined by Garrett Milan of the Pensacola Ice Flyers. They discuss: Playing Hockey in Europe Winning the Presidents Cup with the Ice Flyers in 2021 The Ice Flyers season so far And so much more! Also, James takes us around …

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! This week on the podcast, host James Hayes is joined by Caleb Cameron and David Nippard of the Macon Mayhem. They discuss: The Mayhem’s season so far Playing together after being on opposite sides of the ice in the past The brotherhood that players share in the game o…

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! On this week’s episode, host James Hayes is joined by Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs forward Nick Ford. The two discuss: Growing up in the Chicago area playing youth hockey Playing junior hockey in Canada and the NAHL Last year’s playoff run to the Presidents Cup Finals And …

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! On this week’s episode, host James Hayes is joined by Knoxville Ice Bears Captain Justin MacDonald. The two discuss: Justin’s decision to play in Knoxville this year Going pro with the Fayetteville Fire Antz Winning the President’s Cup with the Pensacola Ice Flyers La…

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! This week host James Hayes is joined by the Quad City Storms very own Taylor Pryce! The two discuss: Growing up playing hockey in Canada Pryce’s time with Buffalo State College Going pro in the SPHL Finding a home in Quad City Also, James recaps week two in the Southe…

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL Centric podcast! With week one of the SPHL season in the books, host James Hayes is joined by SPHL co-player of the week Mike Gillespie. The two discuss: An excellent start to the season for the Birmingham Bulls, as well as the Bulls’ top line Growing up as the son of an FDNY hockey p…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In episode #36, host James Hayes is joined by Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL Editor and Macon Mayhem beat writer, Brad Harrison. They discuss: The upcoming season in the Southern Professional Hockey League Breakdown of all 11 teams in the league Give way too early predictio…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! SPHL hockey is only three weeks out! In preparation for the season, host James Hayes is joined by the voice of the defending champion Peoria Rivermen Jason Ruff. The two discuss: Peoria’s championship run Off-season changes to the Rivermen Returning players And so muc…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! On this week’s episode, host James Hayes is joined by Knoxville Ice Bears Director of Broadcasting Joel Silverberg. The two discuss: Knoxville’s 2021-22 Playoff run cut short Offseason coaching changes Player signings Looking ahead to this season and what to expect An…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In this episode, host James Hayes is joined by the head coach of the Birmingham Bulls, Craig Simchuk. The two discuss: The highs and lows of being the head coach Adding Kevin Kerr to the coaching staff Simchuk’s playing career Having Hayden Stewart called up to the Co…

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In episode 32, host James Hayes is joined by Macon Mayhem head coach Nick Niedert. The two discuss: Taking the head coaching job in Macon this offseason Nick’s first year as a head coach with the Vermilion County Bobcats His 17-year playing career And so much more!! B…

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In episode #31, host James Hayes is joined by the new head coach of the Knoxville Ice Bears, Brent Clarke. The two discuss: Becoming the new bench boss in Knoxville Coach Clarke’s playing career Plans for the upcoming season Also, James talks about recent news around …

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! After a nearly three-month hiatus, host James Hayes is joined once again by SPHL Commissioner Doug Price. They discuss: How Doug Price got into hockey and became the Commissioner of the SPHL The success of the 2021-22 SPHL season The first season with the Vermilion Co…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In the final episode of the 2021-22 SPHL season, host James Hayes is joined by Alec Hagaman, Alec Baer, Kasey Kulczycki, & JM Piotrowski. They Discuss: Winning the Presidents Cup The moment JM scored the cup clinching overtime goal The boys having a little fun And so …

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! This week’s host, James Hayes is joined by Peoria Rivermen and Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs play-by-play broadcasters Jason Ruff & Mitch Stewart. They discuss each team’s path to the 2022 SPHL Presidents Cup Finals and preview the best of five series between the two teams!…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-Centric podcast! In Episode 27, host James Hayes goes over the first round of the 2022 SPHL Presidents Cup Playoffs. Also, we look ahead to the semi-final matchups and offer some predictions! Be sure to follow James on Twitter, @FPHBulls, and leave some feedback on what you would like…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! This week’s episode features Alec Baer of the Peoria Rivermen. Host James Hayes is also joined by the director of broadcasting for the Knoxville Ice Bears Joel Silverberg. They discuss: Alec’s journey through hockey Alec leading the SPHL in scoring this season Peoria’…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! Episode 25 is loaded with guests! Host James Hayes is joined by Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs broadcaster Mitch Stewart and Captain Travis Armstrong. They discuss: Mitch talks all things SPHL and recaps the previous week’s games with James A deep dive into the Rail Yard Daw…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In episode 24 host James Hayes discusses: The previous week’s games Roanoke’s weekend sweep of the Havoc Rookie of the Year candidates The playoff field is set! Be sure to follow James on Twitter, @FPHBulls, for all the latest news around the SPHL. Also, leave us feed…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In episode 23, host James Hayes is joined by Knoxville Ice Bears Director of Broadcasting Joel Silverberg. The two discuss: The previous week’s games The quest for the eighth and final playoff spot Possible playoff matchups And so much more! Be sure to follow James on…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In Episode 22, host James Hayes is joined by Quad City Storm leading scorer Shane Bennett. They discuss: Growing up in New York and playing junior hockey in Canada Being traded from Fayetteville twice What it’s been like to grow with the Storm, and much more! Also, Ja…

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In episode #21, host James Hayes is joined by Peoria Rivermen veteran forward Alec Hagaman. The two discuss: Alec playing for his hometown team The Peoria Rivermen in the playoffs Winning the Presidents Cup with the Pensacola Ice Flyers Being the guy fans love to hate…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In Episode 20, host James Hayes is joined by the long-time center for the Huntsville Havoc, Sy Nutkevitch. Knoxville Ice Bears forward and recent “Michigan Goal” scorer Stepan Timofeyev also joins the podcast! They discuss: Sy’s playing career in Huntsville Stories on…

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In episode #20, host James Hayes is joined by Fayetteville Marksmen Defensemen Don Olivieri and broadcaster Dana Barker. They discuss: Don’s epic career in the SPHL and ECHL Stories from Norfolk Marksmen hockey this season Also, James and Dana take a look at where the…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! Episode 18 features Birmingham Bulls goaltender Hayden Stewart. He and host James Hayes discuss: Playing hockey at Cornell University Contemplating shooting on an empty net The life and times of being a goaltender in the SPHL James also gives us a rundown of the leagu…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! This week host James Hayes is joined by Knoxville Ice Bears Director of Broadcasting Joel Silverberg. The two discuss: All the action in the league from the previous week’s games The push for the playoff And much more! Be sure to follow James on Twitter, @FPHBulls, an…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! Episode 16 is a jam-packed episode! Host James Hayes is joined by both Austin Plevy of the Evansville Thunderbolts and Houston Wilson of The Vermilion County Bobcats. They discuss: Austin’s collegiate career and playing with Cale Makar The sting of the 19-20 season co…

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! This week’s episode is a big one! James Hayes is joined by Knoxville Ice Bears forward Kasey Kulczycki and Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL Editor Brad Harrison. They discuss: Going to college without knowing English very well Hockey in Australia Playing for the Birmingham Bu…

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In episode #14, host James Hayes is joined by Birmingham Bulls forward David Nippard. The two discuss: The ups and downs with the Birmingham Bulls this season Playing hockey in New Zealand, and much more! Also, James takes us through this past weekend’s games in the S…

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! On Episode 13 of the podcast, host James Hayes is joined by Peoria Rivermen’s very own Cody Dion. The two discuss: Cody’s journey through the game Playing hockey in Finland The grind of minor league hockey and much more! Also, James takes us through the league and loo…

Welcome to the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! This week James Hayes is joined by Macon Mayhem Defensemen/Forward Caleb Cameron, who was recently called up to the ECHL’s Florida Everblades. The two discuss: Life in the game Winning back-to-back AHA championship in college Macon’s struggles to this point in the sea…

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric Podcast! This week on the podcast, host James Hayes is joined by Vermilion County Bobcats center Egor Borshchev. The two discuss: Growing up playing hockey in Russia Moving to the United States and adjusting to high school hockey in Massachusetts Playing an outdoor game at Fen…

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! This week host James Hayes is joined by Pensacola Ice Flyers Defensemen Seth Ensor. The two discuss: Growing up in Texas and playing hockey Seth’s journey in junior hockey Going pro in both the FPHL and SPHL Seth shares stories from this season and throughout his care…

Welcome To the Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! This week on the podcast, host James Hayes is joined by Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs forward Mac Jansen. The two discuss: Growing up in Minnesota and playing high school hockey in the “State of Hockey” Mac’s collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire The j…

Welcome to Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In this week’s episode host James Hayes is joined by Fayetteville Marksmen defenseman Harrison Harper. The two discuss: Harrison’s junior hockey career Going pro in the SPHL Life outside the game and everything in between! Be sure to follow James on Twitter, @FPHBulls, an…

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! This week, host James Hayes is joined by Knoxville Ice Bears goaltender Jimmy Poreda. They chat about: Jimmy’s path the the SPHL Early season success in net Jimmy’s life outside the game Also James takes us through a walk around the league, breaking down each team at …

Welcome to Inside The SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! This week on the podcast, host James Hayes is joined by Peoria Rivermen forward JM Piotrowski and Evansville Thunderbolts broadcaster Tommy Pecoraro. They discuss: JM’s journey through hockey and life outside the game Tommy and James talk all things SPHL and give their th…

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In this week’s episode, host James Hayes is joined by Huntsville Havoc defensemen Nolan Kaiser and Knoxville Ice Bears Director of Broadcasting Joel Silverberg. They discuss: Kaiser’s journey through hockey What’s going on in Huntsville Nolan’s golf game & more! Joel …

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast. In episode #4, host James Hayes is joined by Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL editor and beat writer for the Macon Mayhem, Brad Harrison. The duo breaks down things in the SPHL after week four, talking trades, new acquisitions, and suspensions. They also look forward to week …

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In this week’s episode, host James Hayes is joined by Birmingham Bulls forward Russell Jordan and Field Pass Hockey beat writer Brad Harrison. They discuss: Jordan’s journey through hockey What Jordan did during his season away from the game Memorable moments from Jor…

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast. In episode #2, host James Hayes is joined by Quad City Storm goalie Peter Di Salvo and Field Pass Hockey’s beat writer for the Evansville Thunderbolts, Matthew Will, where we talk about Di Salvo’s journey through hockey and breaking the all-time SPHL wins record last …

Welcome to the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Field Pass Hockey’s SPHL-centric podcast! In the maiden voyage of version 2.0, host James Hayes is joined by SPHL Commissioner Doug Price. The two discuss: Maneuvering through the 2020-21 season COVID restrictions for the coming season Possible expansion & more! Be sure to follow James on Twitter, @FPHBulls, …

LAFAYETTE, La. – We’re doing our best to practice social distancing on this episode of the Inside the SPHL Podcast! On this episode, recorded on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, Harding and Campos are joined by Macon Mayhem beat reporter Brad Harrison, and Pensacola Ice Flyers beat reporter Geoff Nichols. The guys discuss a wide array of topics, including:…

LAFAYETTE, La. – After a week away, the Inside the SPHL podcast is going through a state of transition. While we will continue to discuss the SPHL when warranted, we will not devote a specific podcast to the league. Some of the topics discussed in this podcast include: The Mike Babcock and Bill Peters controversies; will there be a forceful culture…

LAFAYETTE, La. – As we continue to count down to episode #100, we pay homage to the most recognizable hockey player to wear the #92, TSN’s Jeff O’Neill, in this edition of the Inside the SPHL Podcast. In this episode, Harding and Campos discuss… Play “Name that Price” and Harding gets smoked Address some comments made last week Breakdown the Leo Th…

LAFAYETTE, La. – Baby, it’s cold outside…which means it’s gumbo weather! On this edition of the Inside the SPHL Podcast, Harding and Campos try to warm you up by talking a little about soup and a whole lot about hockey. Some of the topics the guys talked about include: Honoring our veterans, including Campos. Don Cherry‘s ouster from Hockey Night i…

LAFAYETTE, La. – The countdown is on to episode #100 of the Inside the SPHL Podcast and in this episode, Harding and Campos are joined by their first player guest of the season. Joining the guys from the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs is defenseman Joe Sova, who played his 400th professional game last Friday night. Some of the topics the guys talked about…

LAFAYETTE, La. – Harding and Campos are feeling feisty and are all over the place on this episode of the Inside the SPHL Podcast. Some of the topics the guys talked about include: Reliving some of the glory days of the WWE through a fun Twitter account The sick goal from Garrett Milan //twitter.com/vperalta21/status/1186082517658619904 The concessi…

LAFAYETTE, La. – The fourth season of the Inside the SPHL podcast is on! Harding and Campos are back after six weeks off and have a lot to discuss and breakdown on the season preview. Some of the topics the guys talked about include: The likelihood of a limit on fighting coming to the SPHL sooner, rather than later Breaking down the storylines with…