On The Ice & Behind the Benches Podcast (Maple Leafs Penguins, Rangers)

About On The Ice & Behind the Benches Podcast (Maple Leafs Penguins, Rangers)

Let's get ready to hit the Ice and learn about our favourite hockey franchises such as the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers Join me Thomas McGregor for conversations with fans of each of these hockey teams. Every week on this podcast!

Publisher

Thomas McGregor

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Sept 2022

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

310 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   PWHL Recap 2026 2025 Seasons in Review Minnesota Frost “2x Walter Cup Champs run?”

   Episode Description: The PWHL 2026-2025 season’s in review series continues and in this episode Thomas breaks down the 2025-2026 Minnesota Frost season as they began their 3rd season in the PWHL and their second season as Walter Cup Champions en route to hopefully pull off something that you rarely see in Sports. So how did it all play out? Let us find out! Like the podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thomassportsHockey2023 (https://www.facebook.com/thomassportsHockey2023) Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/home (https://www.purple-planet.com/home) Check out our website: https://ontheiceandbehindthebenches.wordpress.com/on-the-ice-behind-the-benches/ (https://ontheiceandbehindthebenches.wordpress.com/on-the-ice-behind-the-benches/) Want the latest on the PWHL?? Then look no further than the following link: https://www.thepwhl.com/en/ (https://www.thepwhl.com/en/)

2. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Ottawa Charge 2025-2026 Season Review: Playoff Magic Comes Up Short

   Thomas reviews the Ottawa Charge’s 2025-2026 PWHL season, from preseason struggles and an overtime-heavy regular-season run to a playoff appearance. Ottawa eliminated Boston in four games before falling to Montreal in the Walter Cup Final, ending a memorable season just short of a championship. In this episode: The Ottawa Charge’s motto, “High voltage, hockey powers forward,” and the fan energy that helped set attendance records, including 8,318 fans at the team’s first game and 13,736 at a neutral-site contest. Ottawa’s 2025-2026 roster, included captain Brianne Jenner, Gabby Hughes, Emily Clark, and goaltenders Gwyneth Philips, Kendra Woodland, Caitlin Ross, and Sanni Ahola. Coaching and management changes involving Carla MacLeod, acting head coach Haley Irwin, and general manager Mike Hirshfeld. A difficult preseason featuring a 3-2 overtime loss to Toronto and a 3-0 regulation loss to the Sceptres. Ottawa’s regular-season record: 9 regulation wins, 12 regulation losses, 8 overtime wins, and 1 overtime loss. Ottawa secured a playoff spot despite being close to elimination late in the regular season. The Charge’s first-round playoff series against Boston, which Ottawa won 3-1 after taking Game 4 by a 4-3 double-overtime score. The Walter Cup Final against the Montreal Victoire, where Ottawa lost the first two games in overtime, won Game 3, and was shut out 4-0 in Game 4. How Ottawa’s two Walter Cup appearances compare with the team’s previous playoff run against Montreal and Minnesota. Thomas names Gabby Hughes as his Ottawa Charge player of the season after her 5-goal, 11-assist, 16-point regular season. Timestamps00:00 - Introducing the Ottawa Charge season review 01:24 - Ottawa’s team identity and inaugural fan support 03:11 - Attendance records and the energy at TD Place 05:53 - Ottawa’s 2025-2026 roster 08:18 - Coaching, management, and goaltending changes 10:13 - Plans for covering the expanded 12-team PWHL 14:21 - Ottawa’s place in the growing PWHL 17:10 - Preseason results against Toronto 19:04 - Comparing Ottawa’s preseason performances 21:24 - How Ottawa reached the postseason 22:12 - Ottawa’s 9-8-1-12 regular-season record 23:29 - Early-season results and the loss-heavy start 26:34 - Overtime wins against Minnesota and Toronto 28:32 - Previewing the postseason and player of the season 31:46 - Breaking down Ottawa’s complete regular-season record 33:39 - January wins over Minnesota and Vancouver 35:22 - Montreal, New York, and Seattle in January 38:10 - Ottawa’s final regular-season stretch 41:39 - Moving from the regular season to the playoffs 44:37 - Closing the regular season against Toronto, Montreal, and Seattle 48:19 - Ottawa opens the playoffs against Boston 49:35 - The best-of-five playoff format 50:04 - Ottawa eliminates Boston in double overtime 51:26 - The all-Canadian Walter Cup Final begins 52:20 - Montreal takes the first two games in overtime 53:16 - Ottawa wins Game 3 to stay alive 54:42 - Montreal wins the Walter Cup with a 4-0 shutout 57:03 - Comparing Ottawa’s two Walter Cup appearances 60:23 - Choosing Ottawa’s player of the season 61:20 - Why Gabby Hughes earns the honor 62:44 - Michelle Cava and other honorable mentions 64:35 - Looking ahead to the expanded 2026-2027 PWHL season 66:31 - Final thoughts for Ottawa Charge fans Music: https://www.purple-planet.com/home (https://www.purple-planet.com/home)

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   How Montreal Survived Minnesota & Ottawa to Become PWHL Champions (PWHL Review) "Victoire"

   Thomas recaps the Montreal Victoire’s championship season, from an undefeated preseason and a 30-game regular season to a dramatic playoff run against the Minnesota Frost and Ottawa Charge. The Victoire became the first Canadian PWHL franchise to win the Walter Cup, with Marie-Philip Poulin selected as the team’s player of the season.In this episode: Montreal opened the preseason with two wins over the Boston Fleet, including a 3-2 overtime victory and a 3-2 regulation win. The Victoire finished the regular season with a 16-6-2-6 record, including 16 regulation wins, six overtime wins, six regulation losses, and two overtime losses. Key regular-season results included wins over Toronto, Minnesota, Ottawa, Vancouver, Seattle, Boston, and the New York Sirens. Montreal’s postseason began with a 5-4 loss to Minnesota before Anne-Renée Desbiens recorded a shutout in the 1-0 series-evening victory. The Victoire defeated Minnesota 2-1 in the deciding game of their semifinal series, ending the Frost’s bid for a third consecutive Walter Cup. Montreal faced Ottawa in the first all-Canadian Walter Cup Final in PWHL history. The Victoire won the first two championship games, 3-2 in overtime and 2-1, before Ottawa forced a fourth game with a 2-1 victory. Montreal closed out the series with a 4-0 shutout on May 20, becoming the first Canadian PWHL team to win the Walter Cup. Marie-Philip Poulin was named Montreal’s player of the season for her leadership and contribution to the championship run. Thomas previews the offseason, including discussion of the 2026-2027 draft, roster moves, coaching changes, and the league’s expected expansion to 12 teams. Timestamps:00:00 - Introducing Montreal’s championship season recap01:11 - The Victoire win the Walter Cup02:07 - Montreal reaches the postseason for a third consecutive time05:14 - Meet the general manager, coaching staff, and goaltenders06:38 - Montreal’s preseason roster08:15 - The origins of the Montreal Victoire name and the city’s hockey legacy09:12 - Record attendance at the Bell Centre13:59 - Reviewing Montreal’s preseason against Boston16:24 - Montreal’s 30-game regular-season record17:27 - A shaky start against Boston and a response against New York18:30 - Montreal’s early-season dominance over Toronto19:14 - Wins against Vancouver and the Toronto season series23:59 - Minnesota stands between Montreal and the Walter Cup25:24 - January wins over Minnesota, Ottawa, and Toronto28:52 - Montreal returns from the Olympic break30:21 - A late-season overtime loss to Boston32:16 - April shutouts and the end of the regular season36:30 - Montreal enters the playoffs with a 16-6-2-6 record37:22 - Minnesota takes Game 1 of the semifinal38:21 - Desbiens shuts out Minnesota in triple overtime39:19 - Montreal takes a 2-1 series lead40:26 - The semifinal reaches a deciding fifth game42:12 - Montreal advances to its first Walter Cup Final43:44 - Montreal wins Game 1 against Ottawa in overtime44:14 - The Victoire move within one win of the championship45:11 - Ottawa extends the final with a 2-1 victory46:17 - Montreal wins the Walter Cup with a 4-0 shutout49:39 - The significance of Montreal’s historic championship51:27 - Marie-Philip Poulin named Victoire player of the season52:18 - Looking back at Montreal’s memorable playoff run53:47 - Closing thoughts and offseason preview Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.purple-planet.com/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0) Like the On The Ice & Behind The Benches Facebook page: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thomassportsHockey2023/⁠

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Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

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