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November 15, 2009 - : Join host Denis J. Puska as he presents a feature documenting Youngstown, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana that have gone from professional to the USHL and how that adjustment is progressing. His guests include General Manager/Head Coach of the Youngstown Phantoms Bob Mainhardt and Vice President of Hockey and Media Services of the Indiana Ice Jason Burkman. Former USHL goaltender Steve Briere will also be on the show to discuss his memories of the league. There will also be another edition of ‘Where Are They Now' where Puska visits with former National Hockey League player and Team Canada 72 member Jean Paul Parise. The Smooth Rock Falls native was also a former player with the Cleveland Barons. - MP3 | PLS
November 7, 2009 - : One of the top forwards in the Southern Professional Hockey League is featured on this week’s edition of the Original Internet Hockey Show Puska on Pucks. Travis Kauffeldt will guest with host Denis J. Puska and talk about the changes with the Havoc this season including new Head Coach Randy Murphy as well as the new teams that have joined the SPHL. Puska will also talk with Steve Briere from Briere’s Goalie School and his thoughts on the SPHL and on playing with the Havoc forward. The program will also feature an interview with Greg Rajan of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times who will talk about the recent developments regarding the proposed renovations of the Corpus Christi Memorial Coliseum. - MP3 | PLS
November 1, 2009 - : Join host Denis J. Puska as visits with Head Coach Brian Pellerin of Amarillo Gorillas who’s team is off to a 5-3 start through eight games in the Central Hockey League. Puska also chats with Rod Davidson of the Madison Ice Muskies of the All American Hockey League who is back coaching again. Owen Newkirk, the Director of Media-Relations and Broadcasting for the Adirondack Phantoms of the American Hockey League is also on the program to talk about his team’s early success on the ice and at the box office. - MP3 | PLS
October 24, 2009 - : Join host Denis J. Puska as he speaks with Chris Brooks from the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees in a new installment of ‘Where Are They Now.’ Brooks, who coach’s in the Central Hockey League, will talk about his professional playing career. Larry Courville, Head Coach of the ECHL’s Reading Royals also speaks with Puska about his home town of Timmins, Ontario and how he got interested in coaching. - MP3 | PLS
October 18, 2009 - : Join host Denis J. Puska as he speaks with Sean Collins, who recently announced his retirement from the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL. Collins will talk about memories of his professional hockey career and his plans for the future. Kevin Swider is also on the program to discuss the upcoming season for the Knoxville Ice Bears in the Southern Professional Hockey League. - MP3 | PLS
October 11, 2009 - : This week The Original Internet Hockey Show, Puska on Pucks takes fans to Training Camp and reports from various teams. Join host Denis J. Puska as he speaks with Kevin Kaminski, the Head Coach of the Mississippi Riverkings of the Central Hockey League and the radio voice of the ECHL’s Charlotte Checkers Jason Shaya. There will also be more from an interview with Rich Kromm of the IHL’s Muskegon Lumberjacks. - MP3 | PLS
October 3, 2009 - : Join host Denis J. Puska as he speaks with the new General Manager and Head Coach of the Pensacola Ice Flyers Todd Gordon about the return of hockey to the Gulf Coast. Fans will also be able to find out about the new All American Hockey League (AAHL) as Commissioner Bob Langdon discusses their season ahead. - MP3 | PLS
September 27, 2009 - : Join host Denis J. Puska as he speaks with the new General Manager and Head Coach of the Pensacola Ice Flyers Todd Gordon about the return of hockey to the Gulf Coast. Fans will also be able to find out about the new All American Hockey League (AAHL) as Commissioner Bob Langdon discusses their season ahead. The latest news and notes on professional hockey with Ice Chips is also featured. - MP3 | PLS
September 20, 2009 - : Joining host Denis J. Puska this week include Stan Drulia, General Manager and Head Coach of the Port Huron Icehawks of the International Hockey League. Pat Dunn, Vice President and General Manager of the Corpus Christi Ice Rays of the Central Hockey League, and beat writer Greg Rajan of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times drop by to discuss the Ice Rays plans to move back to Memorial Coliseum. - MP3 | PLS
September 12, 2009 - : This week Puska on Pucks interviews Larry Courville, Head Coach of the Reading Royals of the ECHL and Jeff Christian, Player-Assistant Coach with the Missouri Mavericks of the Central Hockey League. - MP3 | PLS
September 7, 2009 - Puska on Pucks Xtra: Denis J. Puska presents full interviews of the rookies from the Making the Cut So You Want to Be A Professional Hockey Player. - MP3 | PLS
September 5, 2009 - : Join Host Denis J. Puska for ‘Making the Cut So You Want to Be a Professional Hockey Player.’ - MP3 | PLS
August 30, 2009 - : It's a show of champions on Week 14 edition of 'Puska on Pucks.' Join host Denis J. Puska as he interviews two coaches from teams that won respective pro hockey championships during the 2008-2009 season. - MP3 | PLS
August 22, 2009 - : Join host Denis J. Puska for a feature on the Kalamazoo Wings and part 2 of Puska’s conversation with Laredo Bucks President/General Manager and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski. - MP3 | PLS
August 15, 2009 - : Host Denis J. Puska welcomes Laredo Bucks President and Head Coach Terry Ruskowski in the first part of their two part interview. Puska also welcomes Chairman of the Board for the International Hockey League Michael Franke who will discuss what has been a busy and exciting off season for the league. - MP3 | PLS
August 9, 2009 - : This week on Week 11 of ‘Puska on Pucks’, host Denis J. Puska is on location at the National Sports Collectors Convention at the IX Center in Cleveland Ohio. - MP3 | PLS
August 1, 2009 - : Host Denis J. Puska welcomes the new Head Coach of the Huntsville Havoc Randy Murphy to the program. The two discuss how Coach Murphy plans to rebuild the Havoc and get them a shot at the Southern Professional Hockey League Championship. - MP3 | PLS
July 25, 2009 - : This week host Denis J. Puska welcomes ECHL Commissioner Brian McKenna to discuss plans for the 2009-2010 season and a look at the future of the league. Fans can also get the latest news headlines from across minor professional hockey and much more. - MP3 | PLS
July 17, 2009 - : This week join Denis J. Puska for an inside look at the defending Central Hockey League President Cup Champion Texas Brahmas. Puska interviews Partner/General Manager Mike Barack of the Brahmas to discuss winning the title, the turnaround of the franchise, the future of minor professional hockey and much more. Email Puska on Pucks questions at puskaonpucks@gmail.com. - MP3 | PLS
July 10, 2009 - : This week join Denis J. Puska for a look back at the Oklahoma City Blazers and their time spent in the Central Hockey League. Denis interviews VP of Communications for the CHL Bob Hoffman to discuss the league moving forward without one of its signature franchises. - MP3 | PLS
July 4, 2009 - : This week join Denis J. Puska for the latest news in minor professional hockey including the Oklahoma City Blazers announcing they are leaving the Central Hockey League. Denis will also have analysis of the NHL Draft in Montreal. - MP3 | PLS
June 28, 2009 - : This week Denis J. Puska interviews Jim Combs, Commissioner of the Southern Professional Hockey League about its terrific future. Denis also interviews Joe Clark, General Manager of the Odessa Jackalopes of the Central Hockey League and discusses their franchise's great success during the 08-09 season. Denis also has a preview of the NHL Draft in Montreal with Puska on Pucks mock NHL Draft. - MP3 | PLS
June 20, 2009 - : This week Denis J. Puska takes an up close look at the American Hockey League with the voice of the Lake Erie Monsters John Michael and former voice of the San Antonio Rampage Joe Dominey. - MP3 | PLS
June 13, 2009 - : This week Denis J. Puska spends time with former WPHL and CHL Broadcaster Sean McEnany to discuss the news from around professional hockey including the decision by the Kalamazoo Wings to no longer be part of the International Hockey League. - MP3 | PLS
June 6, 2009 - : On this week’s show Denis J. Puska interviews the voice of the New York Islanders Steve Mears to discuss the team’s difficulties during the 08-09 season, the NHL Entry Draft and some hot topics in the league. - MP3 | PLS

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