Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast
Welcome to the Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast! Join the Matteucci brothers, Andy & Brian, as they lace up their skates to bring you the latest news, insights, and discussions from around the NHL, AHL, ECHL, College, Juniors, etc. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer to the game, our dynamic duo delivers engaging commentary, quality analysis, and guest interviews, offering a fresh perspective on all things hockey. From game highlights to trade rumors, player spotlights to behind-the-scenes stories, we cover it all! So grab your stick and hit the ice, and tune in to Fresh Ice Hockey Podcast!
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Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
The Olympic hockey rosters have officially dropped, and we break down what stands out — and what doesn’t — for USA, Canada, Finland, and Sweden. From surprise selections to glaring omissions, we dig into how these teams are shaping up heading into the Games.
We also react to BradyTkachuk getting sucker punched and the fan reactions to it. Plus, we tip our cap to Jack Johnson, who officially calls it a career after 1,200+ NHL games, a Stanley Cup, and one of the more underrated journeys in modern hockey.
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
The guys open the show talking about how great John Gibson and the Red Wings have been as of late and on the flipside, how bad Toronto has been performing. Additionally, they discuss the heater the Oilers have been on and they close the show with a Blue Jackets Corner covering the Chinakov trade to Pittsburgh.
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
The guys open the show reacting to the news of Quinn Hughes being traded to the Minnesota Wild from the Vancouver Canucks. They then go on to discuss the Jarry/Skinner trade between Pittsburgh and Edmonton. The show is wrapped discussing a few smaller topics including disaster surrounding the Olympic arena not being completed yet despite how close the Olympics are.
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
The guys return after an unexpected break due to Andy being sick. They discuss their time at the Leafs vs Blue Jackets game and they do a league standings check in as well.
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
In this brief episode, the guys discuss the missed call and eventual ejection on Connor Bedard as well as a few other small topics and they round out the show with a Blue Jackets Corner.
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Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
In this episode, the guys discuss the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs and how the team that took the defending cup champions to 7 games in the playoffs is looking less than favorable this season. Additionally, they cover the recent success of LA and Anaheim, as well as the Boston Bruins returning to their reputable form.
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Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
In this episode, the guys discuss teams that are exceeding expectations despite having been predicted to underachieve Such as Montreal, San Jose, and Anaheim, and teams that were expected to be wagons but are struggling at this point in the season such as Edmonton.
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Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
In this episode, the guys discuss the current top 5 and bottom 5 teams in the NHL as well as what's going right for some and what needs improvement for the others. The show is closed out with the Blue Jackets Corner segment where they discuss the massive improvements that are starting to show for CBJ so far this season.
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Sunday Oct 19, 2025
Sunday Oct 19, 2025
On this episode, Andy and Brian are joined by the Columbus Blue Jackets legendary (and recently retired) TV play-by-play commentator Jeff Rimer! They discuss Jeff's decades-long career with a major focus on his 20 seasons with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Additionally, Jeff shares what he's been up to in his retirement and how he remains involved with the Blue Jackets, and he even makes a major announcement for what's to come from him in the very near future!
Fresh Ice would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Jeff for taking time to sit down and talk with us.
This is an episode you DON'T want to miss!
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Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Sunday Oct 12, 2025
The title says it all! In this episode, the guys set expectations and make predictions for all 16 teams in the east!
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