The Rinks & Great Park Ice Podcast

The Rinks & Great Park Ice Podcast Episode 5: Black History Month with Emerson Etem & Starr Andrews

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0800

The Rinks & Great Park Ice is back with Episode 6! A special Black History Month episode with interviews with special guests Emerson Etem and Starr Andrews. We were able to hear some stories, get their insights, and perspectives on diversity in hockey and figure skating. Give it a listen and hope to see you at the Rink!

Links:
Long Beach Shredders:
https://www.longbeachshredders.com/
https://www.instagram.com/shreddersusphl
https://twitter.com/shreddersusphl
https://www.facebook.com/shreddersusphl

Starr Andrews Links:
https://www.instagram.com/starrandrews2001
https://twitter.com/Skating_Starr
https://starrandrews.figureskatersonline.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRtIXoPoQqVyG7no_n3e0rw

The Rinks & Great Park Ice Podcast Episode 5: Emerson Etem

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0700

The Rinks & Great Park Ice is back with Episode 5! In this episode, we sat down with retired NHLer and former Anaheim Duck Emerson Etem! Emerson now owns the Long Beach Shredders with his Wife and is also the general manager and head coach. We chatted about hi how he got started in the sport, his transition to coaching, what it means to be back home, and more Give it a listen and hope to see you at the Rink!

Links:
Long Beach Shredders: https://bit.ly/LBShredders_S2Ep5
Adult League: https://bit.ly/RinksAdultLeague_S2Ep5
Public Skating: https://bit.ly/PublicSkating_S2Ep5
Fly Together Weekend: https://bit.ly/FlyTogetherWeekend_S2Ep5
Curling Night in America: https://bit.ly/CurlingNightInAmerica_S2Ep5

Episode Break Down:
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Adult League Dates
1:58 - Public Skating
2:10 - Fly Together Weekend Info
3:02 - Curling Night in America
3:35 - Emerson Etem Interview

The Rinks & Great Park Ice Podcast: Special Episode with Jeff Plush | CEO USA Curling

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0700

Curling Night in America is coming to Great Park Ice August 25-27, 2021!
In a special episode of the pod, we had the CEO of USA Curling, Jeff Plush! We touched on the preparation for the event, the excitement of the 2022 Olympics, USA Curling, and some curling basics for those that aren't familiar with the sport! Check it out!
You can get more info and purchase tickets for the event at the link below!
Link: https://bit.ly/CurlingNightinAmerica

The Rinks & Great Park Ice Podcast Episode 4: Off-Ice Classes

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0700

Episode 4 of The Rinks & Great Park Ice is here. Great Park Ice Skating Manager, Michelle Lauerman stopped by to chat with us about Off-Ice Classes, Great Park Ice's unique dynamic and online resources that we're provided while we had to stay off the ice. We also cover some program and facility updates. Enjoy!

Links:
Off-Ice Classes: https://bit.ly/GPIOffIceClasses
Westminster ICE Program Registration: https://bit.ly/WestminsterICEUpdates
Rec Leagues:
-Ice: https://bit.ly/RinksRecLeaguesYT
-Inline Youth: https: https://bit.ly/YouthInlineLeagues
-Inline Adult: https://bit.ly/AdultInlineLeagues
Job Listings: https://bit.ly/RinksJobsYT
USWNT Ball Hockey Try-Outs: https://bit.ly/BallHockeyTryOuts

Episode Break Down:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Westminster ICE Program Updates
1:25 - Rec League News (Ice & Inline)
1:44 - Job Listings
2:41 - USWNT Ball Hockey Try-Outs
2:58 - Stop and Chat with Michelle Lauerman (Off-Ice Classes info)
15:36 - Outro

The Rinks & Great Park Ice Podcast Episode 3: Summer Camps

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0700

Summer is here! Episode 3 of the podcast is all about Summer Camps. We interviewed or Director of Hockey, Rick Hutchinson about the origin and growth of our All-World Hockey Summer Camps. Our Hockey Managers also joined us for another segment of the Coaches Corner where they shared some fun camp stories and gave us insights on the importance of fundamentals. Enjoy!

Links:
Summer Camps: http://bit.ly/AWHSummerCamps21
Adult Hockey: http://bit.ly/DucksAdultHockeyPrograms
Great Park Ice Summer Recital: http://bit.ly/GPISummerRecital

Episode Break Down:
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Rick Hutchinson Interview
21:07 - News: Adult Hockey, GPI Summer Recital, Between The Riks
22:50 - Coaches Corner
50:40 - Outro

Season 2 Episode 2: AAPI Heritage Month | The Rinks & Great Park Ice Podcast

Fri, 28 May 2021 10:00:00 -0700

We're back with another episode of The Rinks & Great Park Ice Podcast! May is AAPI Heritage month and to celebrate we brought on Jr Ducks 16aaa Head Coach and Director of Player Personnel, Alex Kim! From the figure skating side, we interviewed our very own Director of Figure Skating, Alex Chang! They discussed their journeys through their careers as Asian Americans as well as what the landscape looks like now in each sport. We have a new segment with the original feel of the podcast, Coaches Corner. In that segment hockey managers, Jon and Dave talk about how the youth hockey programs are doing and what to expect for adult hockey programs as things progress and open back up. You can find links to all these programs and time stamps for each segment below!

Links:
Summer Camps: http://bit.ly/AWHSummerCamps21
Adult Hockey: http://bit.ly/DucksAdultHockeyPrograms
RTP Protocol: http://bit.ly/RTPUpdates

Episode Break Down:
0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Coaches Corner
29:44 - News: Summer Camps, Adult League
31:12 - Alex Kim Interview
1:03:19 - News BTR Teaser, No Masks on Ice in OC Buildings
1:05:00 - Alex Chang Interview
1:34:24 - Outro

Season 2 Episode 1: Return to Play | The Rinks & Great Park Ice Podcast

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0700

After a bit of a hiatus, our podcast is back! With a new look and a new name. In this episode, our main topic is Return to Play! We discuss the grassroots programs that are making their way back along with league play. We also talk about the initial idea of the podcast when the shutdowns first happened and the new direction that will encompass the hockey aspect but also figure skating as well as facility updates as well.

Return to Play Links:
Return To Play Info: http://bit.ly/RTPInfo
Rec League Info: http://bit.ly/YouthRecLeagues
Hockey Initiation Info: http://bit.ly/HockeyIntInfo
Learn To Skate Info: http://bit.ly/LTSInfo
Adult Hockey Interest Form: http://bit.ly/AdultHockeyInterestForm

SoCal Hockey Hotline Episode 13 with Sean Pronger, Jason Marshall & Bryan Allen

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0700

Lucky number 13! This episode we had our Anaheim Ducks Alumni Sean Pronger, Jason Marshall, and Bryan Allen on the podcast! They discussed their careers, being a part of our grassroots programs and the evolution of hockey in SoCal. Check it out!

SoCal Hockey Hotline Episode 12 With Stephanie Yates & PJ Musico

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0700

Episode 12 of the podcast is dedicated to the goalies! Goalie Coaches Stephanie Yates and PJ Musico were on and discussed their careers and road to becoming coaches. They also shared their philosophies on the position and how to train young goalies. Check it out!

SoCal Hockey Hotline Episode 11 with Ryan Johnson

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0700

In episode 11 of the pod, our hosts interview former Jr Duck, 2019 NHL First Round Draft Pick, and Current Minnesota Gopher Defensemen Ryan Johnson! He tells us about his journey so far, how he's staying occupied during this downtime and what it was like growing up with his dad playing in the NHL. Give it a listen!

SoCal Hockey Hotline Episode 10 with Matt Blanchart

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0700

Episode 10 of the pod brings us Commissioner of the Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League! He answered questions about the league currently and how far it has come to give players the opportunity to play hockey for their school!

SoCal Hockey Hotline Episode 9 with Cayla Barnes

Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 -0700

Episode 9 of the podcast features former Lady Duck, U.S. Olympian and current Boston College Ice Hockey Player, Cayla Barnes! She discusses her time playing in our grassroots programs along with her experiences of being on the US Women's National Team along with playing for Boston College! Check it out.

SoCal Hockey Hotline Episode 8 with Zealin Cronk & Kyle Gonzalez

Fri, 22 May 2020 00:00:00 -0700

In episode 8 of the podcast, youth coaches Zealin Cronk and Kyle Gonzalez discuss growing up through our grassroots programs and where that has lead them in their hockey journey.

Episode 7 with Eddie Hawkins | General Manager of Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena

Fri, 15 May 2020 08:00:00 -0700

In this week's episode of the podcast, we have GM of Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena GM, Eddie Hawkins. He discusses how his journey in the hockey rink world that led him to California. Give it a listen!

Episode 6 with our Adult Hockey Coordinators

Fri, 08 May 2020 19:00:00 -0700

Episode 6 of our podcast featured some of our Adult Hockey Coordinators Brad Sherrick, and Darren Ong. They discussed how they have been handling the situation around COVID-19 and keeping in contact with teams at their facilities.

Episode 5 with Ken Martel | USA Hockey Technical Director of ADM

Fri, 01 May 2020 19:00:00 -0700

We're back with episode 5 with special guest Ken Martel! Ken is the USA Hockey Technical Director for the American Development Model. He gave great insight into USA statistics on player development and trends they have seen from youth to NHL players.

Episode 4 with Craig Johnson | Former NHL Player and Director of Coaching for the Jr Ducks

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -0700

It's episode 4 and we have former NHL player and Director of Coaches for the Jr. Ducks, Craig Johnson on the podcast! He discusses his career, the growth of hockey in the region and things to consider when it comes to youth hockey player's development.

Episode 3 with Jesse Chatfield | Director of Marketing for The Rinks & Great Park Ice

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0700

Episode 3 is here! This episode's guest is Marketing Director for The Rinks & Great Park Ice, Jesse Chatfield. He discussed how marketing got involved in promoting and growing the grassroots programs, the effect that Ducks alumni have in the community, along with the expansion into our Hockey Is For Everyone programming.
Links to our programming info below!
GrassRoots:
-Youth Learn to Play: http://anaheimducks.com/learntoplay
-Adult Learn to Play: http://anaheimducks.com/adultlearntoplay
Hockey Is For Everyone: http://anaheimducks.com/community/hoc...

Episode 2 With Rick Hutchinson | Director of Hockey for The Rinks & Great Park Ice

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0700

We're back with Episode 2 of our SoCal Hockey Hotline Podcast! This episode features special guest Rick Hutchinson, Hockey Director for The Rinks & Great Park Ice. Hutch discusses the development of our grassroots programming, the role our ownership played in supporting it and growing it into what is today and making SoCal a "Hockey Hotbed" They also go through our "Roadmap" of grassroots development programs that we offer for youth hockey.
Link to info on all of our programs here: https://www.therinks.com/about-the-rinks/youth-hockey/

SoCal Hockey Hotline Episode 1

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:00:00 -0700

This is our first podcast with hockey managers Dave Walker, Jon Mainberger, Dean Wilson, and Vince Valles. They sat down to discuss the current climate of hockey in SoCal along with the impact that COVID-19 has had on The Rinks & Great Park Ice.