Face Off Hockey Show

Chesapeake Hockey Week 09.28.21 (S4E4): Black Bears, Team Maryland Split, Towson Men Sweep, Women‘s Puck Underway

This week, Scotty Wazz talks about the split that both the Maryland Black Bears and Team Maryland had in this week's games, including some rematches from Divisional Finals. Towson's men's squad went to Mercyhurst and came back with four points. College hockey has started for the women squads of Maryland, starting with the Battle of Baltimore County and adding the Navy to their conference. Big wins for Stevenson's D2 and D3 ACHA outfits, while the Terps men fall just short in their game this weekend. 

Face Off Hockey Show 09.22.21: The Tempe Entertainment District and Random Goalie Name Generator

This week, the boys talk about the new Arizona Coyotes' pitch to the City of Tempe, random names slated as goalies in training camps., and giving up on prospects a little bit too early. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will join us to talk about the RFA signings, players not getting vaccines, and wrestling talk. 

Chesapeake Hockey Week 09.21.21 (S4E3): Black Bears at the Showcase, Team Maryland Sweep the Weekend

This week, Scotty Wazz talks about the Maryland Black Bears in Blaine in the NAHL Showcase, while Team Maryland started off their season on a strong note as the Black Bears were away. Towson and the Terps started their season, but it wasn't the best results against Delaware. UMBC announced their first game in a while, while a Mash-Up Women's tournament took to the ice in Laurel. 

Face Off Hockey Show 09.15.21: College Hockey‘s Reach, Officiating‘s Downfall, and Hotel Wi-Fi

This week, the boys talk about the reach of college hockey-- what it should be, what it could be, and the downfalls of it. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will be on to debate about the officiating in the NHL and what can be done. They'll talk about Norm Macdonald's career, the TNT NHL crew, and how to deal with hotel WiFi. 

Chesapeake Hockey Week 09.14.21 (S4E2): Black Bears Split; Team Maryland, Towson, Terps Start This Weekend

This week, Scotty Wazz talks about the split this weekend for the Maryland Black Bears and previews the upcoming NAHL Showcase. Team Maryland, Towson University, and University of Maryland all start up at home this weekend, listen to hear where and who they're playing. 

Face Off Hockey Show 09.08.21: Finished Ottawa Rebuild, COVID Rules, and Offer Sheet Trades

This week, the boys talk about what constitutes a finished rebuild for a team and if the Ottawa Senators are really at that point in their process. They'll go over the new COVID rules, the Olympics things, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will be on to talk the fall out of the Jesperi Kotkaniemi signing. 

Chesapeake Hockey Week 09.07.21 (S4E1): Season Premiere!!

This week, Scotty Wazz talks about the start of the Maryland Black Bears season this weekend, as well as going through all the Maryland teams to start up from the EHL, NCAA, ACHA, and newly organized CHF. 

Face Off Hockey Show 09.01.21: Art of the Offer Sheet and Pettiness

This week, the boys talk about the pettiness of the Carolina Hurricanes signing Jasperi Kotkaniemi to an offer sheet just to get back at the Montreal Canadiens. Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey breaks down the cost value of the future and why the Habs will just take the picks. All that, plus hockey documentaries, Olympics, and more

Face Off Hockey Show 08.25.21: King Hank's Legacy, Coyotes Out After This Season, and Mascot Rankings

This week, the boys go over the career of Henrik Lundqvist and talk about his accolades, his legacy on the game, and the current golden age of superstars through our show's timeline. They'll talk about the Arizona Coyotes getting the news they're getting booted from Glendale and where that might lead to. Plus, a mascot ranking like no other. 

Face Off Hockey Show 08.18.21: Jersey Ads, Hockey Card Stories, and BD Gallof on the Islanders

This week, the boys talk to BD Gallof of IslesBeat.com about the new UBS Arena, the Islander success the past two seasons, and what it's going to take for them to get over the Lightning hump. The boys will also talk about the inevitable jersey ads that are finally coming in 2022-23, while Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey will talk some rumors flying around and old stories of memorabilia past and present. 

Face Off Hockey Show 08.11.21: Olympics, AHL Playoffs, and Sean Leahy

This week, the boys look at the very revamped AHL playoff format and then question the NHL using it next. Sean Leahy from NBC Sports comes on to talk about the Olympics conundrum for the NHL, while Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey talks some Kirll Kaprizov, Jack Eichel, and the bump in the salary cap. 

Face Off Hockey Show 20th Anniversary Extrava-Danza

Twenty years ago, Face Off Hockey Show was born in a garage in Lanham, Maryland. From August 8th, 2001 until today, the boys have gotten together weekly to talk this about that. We talk about the history of the show, some bits we enjoy, some Draft trip memories, and more. We've got guests like BD Gallof of Isles Beat, our old PR person Laura, Draft trip legend Death, our ref buddy Mac, JenHL History Girl, and of course-- Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey. Join us for over three hours of memories, laughs, and more. 

Face Off Hockey Show 08.04.21: The NHL and IOC at Odds, Evander Kane's Alleged Gambling Issues, and Bob Kudelski Walking Through That Door

This week, the boys talk about the tale as old as time-- the NHL and IOC at odds over expanded media rights. They'll discuss whether or not it matters, considering other pro sports leagues take on Olympics. Evander Kane was accused of plenty of wrong doing, some retiring players, and Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey comes on to talk about Tom Wilson wrecking the Rangers' psyche and Jack Eichel's surgical mystery. 

Face Off Hockey Show 07.28.21: NHL Big Signings, Big Trades, Big Mad

This week, the boys talk about all the signings during the free agent frenzy, all the trades before and after the Draft, the backstabbing of M-A Fleury, the idiocy of front offices in Carolina and Montreal, and much more. Lyle Richardson even showed up to hang out and talk things, as well as give his heartfelt thoughts on the Canadiens ill-will to their fan base thanks to their pick in the Draft. 

Face Off Hockey Show 07.21.21: Leaked Expansion Draft Edition

This week, the boys talk about the Expansion Draft picks before the actual broadcast and talk about whether or not it was a good decision on either side for it to happen. The second hour is checking out the ESPN telecast, where Kevin Weekes will end up next in the city of Seattle, and more.