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Manchester Storm

The official podcast of Manchester Storm - the only place to hear from players, coaches and anyone connected with the Storm

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Friday · 31 min
One Night in Glasgow
Manchester Storm have embarked on a four-game road trip that sees them travel the length of the UK in the hunt for Motorpoint Elite League points. We joined the team in Glasgow for the first of those games as Storm took away the points in a 2-1 victory, chatting a trio of noisy fans plus we speak with coaches Cameron Critchlow and Dallas Ehrhardt as well as Brandon Cutler and Lewis Hook. We also recap recent games too as we enter October. 01:41: Clan at the AO 03:03: On the road to Nottingham 04:14: A special night for Hook 07:15: A first visit to Scotland 10:43: Storm fans on tour 15:35: Dallas Ehrhardt 16:40: Cameron Critchlow 20:13: Brandon Cutler 22:17: Lewis Hook 26:18: Coming for the Storm StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManchesterStormTV Check out our forthcoming fixtures and get your Storm tickets now: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/manchester-storm-tickets/artist/5223012 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 25 · 27 min
Dennis Busby - The Long Road to Manchester
Dennis Busby is currently enjoying a second season with the Manchester Storm, but he's had quite the journey to get here. From his beginnings in Barrie, Ontario, to the NHL draft, a year out due to Covid before eventually arriving in Manchester where he has flourished under Cameron Critchlow, Dennis has quite the story to tell. In this chat, recorded just before the start of the season, Dennis tells us his story including his experience of a current Great Britain star. 01:47 - Season 1 highlights 03:08 - Out and about in Manchester 04:28 - A year on 06:27 - Summer work 07:47 - Life as a defenceman 10:08 - Communication in the blue line 10:57 - What is a good defenceman? 11:47 - “Kirky’s a great guy” 14:40 - Aiming for The Big Show 15:17 - Covid and a missed opportunity 17:12 - Going to school 17:58 - Advice for younger Dennis 19:22 - Into the locker room StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManchesterStormTV Check out our forthcoming fixtures and get your Storm tickets now: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/manchester-storm-tickets/artist/5223012 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 17 · 44 min
Road Warriors
The next two games sees Manchester Storm on the road as they make their way to Cardiff then Coventry in the search for Challenge Cup points. We look ahead to Friday night with the Devils and Saturday with the Blaze as we're joined by player-assistant coach Dallas Ehrhardt and forward Stephen Johnson. We also recap last Saturday's cup opener against Nottingham Panthers and news of the leadership group, where we hear from Cameron Critchlow and Joe Nardi. 01:12 - Nottingham recap/Nardi as captain 07:15 - Ten seasons of Dallas 27:03 - Johnson looks ahead to double away trip StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManchesterStormTV Check out our forthcoming fixtures and get your Storm tickets now: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/manchester-storm-tickets/artist/5223012 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 16 · 31 min
Joe Nardi - The family far from home
During 2025/26, Joe Nardi showed himself to be one of the go to guys for Cameron Critchlow and Manchester Storm in what turned into a successful season for the club. So the announcement of his return was one that was always going to go down well among the Storm support. In this episode of StormCast - recorded just before the start of the season - Joe looks back on his first season in Manchester colours, discusses culture shocks and the play-off weekend plus takes us back to his own ice hockey origin story. 01:41 - Coming back for another campaign 02:53 - Excitement 04:24 - Culture shocks 06:46 - First season assessment 07:58 - Play-off weekend memories 09:17 - Self improvement 11:52 - New faces 13:02 - Back to the beginning 16:17 - Being put on the right path 17:25 - Meeting up with the Hannouns 20:20 - European experiences 21:41 - Fun with Joe StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManchesterStormTV Check out our forthcoming fixtures and get your Storm tickets now: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/manchester-storm-tickets/artist/5223012 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 11 · 44 min
Homecoming, Heavyweights & The Challenge Cup
The 2026/27 season is about to begin and the small matter of early Challenge Cup points is on the agenda for Cameron Critchlow and his team. In this episode of StormCast, we look ahead to the weekend double header with Nottingham Panthers in the cup and take a reflective look back on Sunday's homecoming game with Sheffield Steelers. Panthers' webcast commentator Jono Bullard joins us to give the opposition view ahead of the two games while Brad Jenion tells us what it was like to play in the AO Arena in front of the whopping 11,062 crowd. And, yes, he talked about his fight too that set the tone for an incredible occasion. 01:12 - Pre-season recap/Going home 10:40 - Jono Bullard talks Panthers 26:39 - Brad Jenion looks back on homecoming StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManchesterStormTV Check out our forthcoming fixtures and get your Storm tickets now: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/manchester-storm-tickets/artist/5223012 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 9 · 38 min
Meet the Crawleys
It's been an historic week for Manchester Storm and for one family, the return to the AO Arena meant everything. John Crawley was the club's equipment manager between 1995 and 2002, son Nick played in those first couple of years and now grandson, Josh, is keeping the legacy going. We speak to all three generations of the Crawleys about their experiences as they reflect on an incredible first game back "home." 03:05 - A memorable weekend for Josh 04:44 - Proud dad and grandad 07:39 - Hockey beginnings 12:14 - John and the early days of the Storm 14:33 - Early attendances 16:14 - Being a young player in the 90’s 19:52 - Going back 21:45 - In the locker room 22:35 - “A great way to open the first game” 26:10 - What does Manchester Storm mean? 30:18 - Crawley Family quickfire questions StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManchesterStormTV #Homecoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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September 4 · 49 min
Homecoming
We're set for an historic weekend as Manchester Storm finally return home to the AO Arena after 24 years. It's been the day Storm fans have waited for with great anticipation as Cameron Critchlow and his team get ready to hit the ice in their new/old home for the first time this Sunday when they take on Sheffield Steelers. To mark the occasion, we speak to the man for whom this weekend means so much as a player for the Storm back in the 90's and more recently, has been a trusty right hand man to Cameron - Mike Morin, who recalls those days and discusses what this weekend means to him. As executive director of Storm in the Community, Mike also tells us more about the great work he's doing in his new role too. We also hear from head coach Cameron Critchlow ahead of the weekend, taking us into the locker room ahead of the double header with the Steelers, which starts in Sheffield at the Utilita Arena on Saturday. 01:34 - Days away 03:22 - “I’ve been talking about the old days” 04:11 - First game memories 05:39 - Why Manchester? 09:19 - Big crowds in Manchester Arena 11:15 - Bringing back memories 12:25 - What it means to be back 14:41 - Closing a circle 17:05 - Working with Cameron 19:55 - Being assistant coach 21:33 - Deeside 23:42 - Storm in the Community 26:30 - Having the right conversations 30:06 - Using the AO Arena as a vehicle 32:29 - What Manchester means 34:28 - Cameron talks excitement in the team 36:41 - Reflections of Coventry 39:16 - Double header with Sheffield 39:57 - Learning from the two games 41:32 - “Accomplishing the plans” 42:43 - Why people should come to the game StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManchesterStormTV #Homecoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 31 · 52 min
The Goalies
It's often said that you need to mad to be a goalie, so we're putting that theory to the test with this bumper edition of StormCast as we're joined by all three Storm goalies - Drew DeRidder, Evan Weninger and Tyler De La Bertouche for this episode. How well do they work together? How do they enjoy being part of this Storm team and why do they put themselves in the way of pucks? Anything you want to know about the guys and their role can be found here 01:30 - Introductions 03:24 - Keeping busy over the summer 05:22 - Are goalies a different breed? 07:45 - Only one position 11:27 - Drew’s first impressions 13:56 - Tyler’s adventures in Deeside 15:19 - Being a goalie 20:27 - "I’m glad he’s on my team" 21:57 - Next season 24:14 - Quickfire questions 30:28 - Weninger arrives StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManchesterStormTV #Homecoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 26 · 24 min
From Fife to the Storm: Anton Karlsson's new chapter
It was a long summer for Swedish forward Anton Karlsson, but he's fit and raring to go after linking up with Manchester Storm in the new season. In this latest edition of StormCast, the former Fife Flyer looks ahead to the new campaign with his new club, reflects on his time in Scotland last season, talks life in the SHL as a younger player and also reveals which Eurovision winner is better 01:45 - Playing against the Storm 04:24 - Debut night in the Storm Shelter 05:38 - A long summer 08:52 - Reflections of Fife 10:26 - Facing an old pal 11:04 - The start of Anton’s hockey journey 14:18 - SHL 15:50 - The perfect hockey nation 17:04 - All about Anton StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManchesterStormTV #Homecoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 20 · 37 min
Patrick Kudla - From Austria to the AO
Defenceman Patrick Kudla is the latest StormCast guest as we continue to meet the team for 2026/27 and is one of the new faces joining the team in the new season. From starting out in his native Guelph, Patrick joins us to tell us what it's like to be a Storm player, what makes a good defenceman, his experience of the NHL draft, discusses his European adventures and why he'll be on his best behaviour after an indiscretion in Austria. 01:22 - From one Storm to another 02:17 - The road to Manchester 04:17 - Doing the due diligence 08:11 - Things to do in Manchester 10:46 - Role as a D-man 12:10 - What makes a good defenceman? 14:20 - Meeting the fans 15:12 - Growing up in Guelph 16:35 - A little draft-y 21:34 - A British connection in Slovakia 23:07 - A moment of madness in Austria 26:45 - All about Patrick StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManchesterStormTV #Homecoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 18 · 32 min
Brad Jenion - Living the dream with Storm
For Brad Jenion, returning to the AO Arena is about more than just playing hockey in a bigger venue - it's a love affair that began as a child. The British defenceman is the latest guest on StormCast as his dreams continue to be fulfilled - from pulling on a Storm jersey as a Storm player to representing GB on the world stage and now, playing in the place where his love of hockey began. Brad joins us to tell his story on StormCast - the official podcast of Manchester Storm 02:23 - Reflections on a memorable year 04:04 - Selling Manchester Storm 04:58 - Homecoming 05:53 - Manchester Arena memories 07:10 - Connection with the fans 09:01 - Adjusting to life at home 12:29 - Play-off Finals Weekend 14:01 - Advice for the youngsters 15:31 - Flying the GB flag 20:45 - Going Stateside 24:31 - Inside the Storm locker room StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManchesterStormTV #Homecoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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August 15 · 33 min
Brady Gilmour - One moment in Nottingham
Brady Gilmour's penalty shot that took Manchester Storm to the play-off finals weekend for the first time in the Elite League era will ensure his place in the club's history. Now he's back and ready for season two with the club as he discusses that big moment, his first season experience and what it's like to not only play for your country, but win a gold medal too. We get to know Brady in the latest edition of StormCast 04:20 - Shootout superstar 08:44 - Coming back for more 10:41 - Togetherness 15:02 - The NHL draft 18:48 - A Joe-mance 20:03 - Going for gold 21:45 - Starting out 24:50 - The locker room StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManchesterStormTV #Homecoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 11 · 28 min
Stephen Johnson - Back in the Storm
Five seasons. One Storm. And Stephen Johnson is back. In the latest episode of StormCast, we catch up with one of Manchester Storm’s familiar faces as Stephen Johnson returns for his fifth season with the club. Stephen reflects on his journey in Manchester, what keeps bringing him back to the Storm, and how it feels to be entering another chapter in the club’s story as the team prepares for a new era at the AO Arena. We look back at some of his favourite memories from his time in Manchester, the evolution of the club, the expectations for the season ahead and what it means to pull on the Storm jersey once again. Plus, Stephen gives us an insight into the player behind the hockey, his ambitions for the campaign and why there is plenty of excitement surrounding the season ahead. Five seasons. Plenty of memories. And plenty more still to come.02:04 - Leaving your life behind 02:53 - What the Storm means 05:16 - Storm Shelter memories 07:01 - Manchester first impressions 08:38 - New faces 11:25 - Elite League family links 13:25 - NHL heroes and influences 16:42 - Favourites StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManchesterStormTV #Homecoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 25 · 34 min
Loren Ulett - For the love of the Storm
Before his recent wedding, Storm forward Loren Ulett got the StormCast treatment as he discussed his return for what will be a fourth season at the club, reflecting on his journey along the way, looks the future and why head coach Cameron Critchlow has played such a key part in his career in recent years. 01:32 - Big day ahead 02:57 - Another year in Manchester 08:10 - Cam the boss 09:00 - Last season 13:07 - What’s to come for Storm 16:08 - The #14 jersey 17:52 - Before the Storm 21:06 - Friendly rivalries 22:55 - About Loren StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManchesterStormTV #Homecoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 22 · 36 min
Tim McGauley - A man on his travels
Tim McGauley has signed for Manchester Storm and is about to cross the UK off his list of countries he has played in from a career that has taken him to various parts of the globe. We hear all about his travels, why playing at the AO Arena was an attractive one for him and he explains what life was like in a competitive hockey family. 02:13 - Moving to Manchester 09:04 - Family 15:05 - European travels 24:16 - All about Tim StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ #Homecoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 14 · 35 min
Drydn Dow - From Stars to Storm
New Manchester Storm defenceman Drydn Dow is the latest guest on StormCast following his summer move from Dundee Stars. After spending seven seasons with the Stars, Drydn reflects on the decision to begin a new chapter with the Storm and discusses what made Manchester the right fit for the next stage of his career. He also looks back on his time with the Stars, the lessons learned over the years and how he saw a future NHL star as a teenager. StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ #Homecoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 8 · 33 min
Kyle Maksimovich – A New Challenge in Manchester
Manchester Storm's newest forward, Kyle Maksimovich, joins StormCast for his first in-depth interview since signing with the club. Kyle discusses his journey to Manchester, what attracted him to the Storm, and reflects on a successful year in Denmark with Herning Blue Fox. He reflects on his career so far, the experiences that have shaped him as a player, and the qualities he hopes to bring to the team both on and off the ice. Get to know one of the newest Storm faces as Kyle Maksimovich joins us on StormCast for a great conversation ahead of the 2026/27 season. 02:20 - Winning in Denmark 09:26 - Coming to Manchester 14:13 - Hockey beginnings 16:05 - Brother 20:31 - All about Kyle StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together Apple: https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast Amazon: https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast #Homecoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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July 4 · 33 min
Episode 1: Cameron Critchlow
Who better to have on our first episode of StormCast than the man who will lead Manchester Storm for a second season? Head coach Cameron Critchlow is our first guest in the maiden first episode of StormCast, where he discusses the summer recruitment, how much he's looking forward to the new season and what the off season is like as a coach. 01:58 - Play-off reflections 06:25 - The AO Arena 12:08 - Summer Recruitment 20:27 - Summer as a coach 24:39 - World Cup fever StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together Apple: https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast Amazon: https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
July 3 · 3 min
Welcome to StormCast - the official podcast of Manchester Storm
Welcome to StormCast, the brand-new official podcast of Manchester Storm. In this special trailer episode, we introduce the podcast and give you a taste of what's to come as the club embarks on an exciting new era at the AO Arena. Hear what you can expect from future episodes, featuring exclusive interviews with players, coaches, management and former Storm favourites, plus behind-the-scenes stories, insights and everything happening on and off the ice. Whether you're a lifelong member of the Storm faithful or a new supporter, this is your chance to get closer to the club than ever before. Subscribe now and be ready for the first full episode of StormCast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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