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In this special episode of Hawk Talk, Kellen Jones, a former Nite Hawk, joins hosts Ross Simnor, Jake Morissette, and Connor Jones for a nostalgic trip down memory lane. They discuss the camaraderie, memorable games, and the influence of the Beaver Valley Nite Hawks culture on their lives. From their early days playing street hockey to intense rivalries and unforgettable playoffs, this episode captures the spirit of small-town hockey and its impact on the community.
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[00:00:19] – Introduction and updates from the hosts[00:04:09] – Kellen’s life post-hockey and transition to his current role[00:07:31] – Playing in Sweden: Life and schedule differences[00:13:00] – Kellen's fondest memories of Nite Hawks culture[00:17:05] – Reflections on local support and the Nite Hawk “culture”[00:20:10] – Transitioning from Nite Hawks to Junior A[00:26:30] – The experience of being split up at Quinnipiac[00:28:35] – Pro hockey challenges and playing with/against each other[00:31:00] – Closing remarks and gratitude for community supportKey Takeaways:
The Nite Hawks have created a legacy in Beaver Valley that goes beyond the rink, shaping the players’ lives and the community. The local talent and culture fostered within the Nite Hawks program builds lasting pride and resilience among players.Playing abroad brought unique life experiences and highlighted the differences in game schedules and lifestyle.The close relationship between Kellen and Connor Jones is both a strength and a challenge, especially as they navigate professional and personal milestones together.Quotes:
"For us, the Nite Hawks were like the NHL growing up; they were everything." – Kellen Jones
"The loyalty, the culture, it’s just something you don't find everywhere – BV is special." – Ross Simnor
"Playing in Europe was amazing – a different lifestyle, and you’re home so much more." – Kellen Jones
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Episode 18 hosts Ross Simnor, Jake Morissette, and Connor Jones sit down with Jer Cominotto, former Nitehawks player, and current coach of the BV Nite Hawks. Jer shares his experiences from his playing days, reminiscing about memorable moments, intense rivalries, and the camaraderie that shaped his junior hockey career. The conversation also gets into his move to coaching, his take on how the team has evolved, and the challenges of mentoring the next generation of players. The episode is full of humor, nostalgia, and a peek into the unique culture of the Beaver Valley Nitehawks.
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[00:01:00] - Introduction to the episode and Jer Cominotto[00:02:10] - Jer talks about his current life in Fruitvale and his job at Teck[00:04:30] - Reflecting on his early days in minor hockey and the rivalry between Fruitvale and Trail[00:07:00] - The story of Jer’s first year with the Nite Hawks and his infamous khaki pants incident[00:10:35] - Discussing the strong teams of 2000-2001 and their unbeaten streak[00:14:00] - The team dynamics and toughness of the 2000-2001 championship team[00:19:50] - Jer’s experience with various teammates and the impact of key players[00:23:10] - Transitioning from player to coach: Jer’s journey in coaching[00:26:45] - Evolution of the team facilities and preparations for the upcoming season[00:29:45] - Closing thoughts on the Nite Hawks' community and the importance of alumni involvementKey Takeaways:
Team Dynamics: The 2000-2001 Nite Hawks team was a blend of toughness and talent, with a strong core group that led to their championship win.Coaching Transition: Jer’s move from player to coach was driven by his passion for the game and the desire to stay connected with the Nite Hawks community.Community Impact: The Nite Hawks organization holds a special place in the hearts of its alumni, many of whom remain involved long after their playing days.Quotes:
"We were physically tough. We would beat you up and we'd beat you up on the scoreboard, we were talented as well." - Jer Cominotto"It's great to see the league's evolving and our team's evolving." - Jer Cominotto"When you have that many guys wanting to come back, it's something special. It says something about our program." - Jer CominottoConnect with Us:
Website: BV Nite Hawks AlumniInstagram: @bvnitehawksalumsFacebook: BV Nite Hawks AlumsTwitter: @BVNitehawksSubscribe to Hawk Talk: Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes by subscribing on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
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In this episode of Hawk Talk, hosts Ross Simnor, Jake Morissette, and Connor Jones reunite with former Nite Hawks, Scott Makway, and Brad Campeau. The discussion includes reminiscing about their playing days, memorable stories, and fascinating experiences, such as intense rivalries, road trips, and locker room tales. The hosts and guests reflect on the evolution of the team, sharing personal anecdotes and insights on what made their time with the Nite Hawks special. The episode wraps up with updates on where the guests are now and their current lives, including careers, family, and living in new places.
[00:26] Hosts' Banter and Guest Introduction[01:12] Guest Stories and Early Hockey Memories[05:34] First Season Challenges and Rivalries[06:53] Playoff Memories and Rivalries[11:41] Toughness and Fights in Early Hockey[13:06] Road Trips and Team Stories[14:49] Frozen Gear and Unusual Coaching Decisions[15:09] The Trail Series: A Turning Point[17:29] Team Dynamics and Memorable Characters[20:58] Wild Parties and Blame Games[22:34] Brawls and Bus Troubles[25:08] Life After Hockey: Where Are They Now?[28:23] Looking Back and Moving ForwardKey Highlights:
Introduction: Hosts introduce their guests, Brad Campeau and Scott Makway, two of the original Hawks.Origins of the Nite Hawks: Brad and Scott share their journeys to becoming part of the Nite Hawks, detailing how they navigated the challenges of being on a newly formed team and the early years in the league.Rivalries and Playoff Runs: The episode is filled with stories of intense matchups, particularly against Trail, and memorable playoff moments that solidified the team's place in the community.Behind the Bench: The conversation explores the off-ice antics, including a coach who missed a crucial playoff game to play rec hockey, leading to a dramatic shift in the series.Life After Hockey: Brad and Scott update listeners on where life has taken them after their hockey careers, with Brad enjoying life in Kelowna and Scott settling in sunny Southwest Florida.Quotes:
"We were the bad news bears of the league, but that just made us fight harder and grow closer as a team." - Scott Makway"Playing in those packed barns with the whole town behind you, there's nothing quite like it."Connect with Us:
Website: BV Nite Hawks AlumniInstagram: @bvnitehawksalumsFacebook: BV Nite Hawks AlumsTwitter: @BVNitehawksSubscribe to Hawk Talk: Stay up-to-date with the latest episodes by subscribing on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
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A hilarious episode with hometown boy, Derek Price. We dive in to how he got his infamous nick name on a road trip to Grand Forks, his awesome Nitehawk debut, and his WHL career. Simmy shows up late and leaves early. Jake rocks a flat brim and Jonesy has a fresh haircut of course, thankfully this is a podcast though... Listen along to hear about Derek's time with the hawks and what growing up in Fruitvale is all about! Enjoy!
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We are back! Episode #15 with Mike Vlanich, former goalie for parts of three years with the Hawks. Mike gives us the lowdown on how to make a perfect Frosty Tom Collins and how he tried to threat his carpool group leaving the team unless they were bought a new van. Simmy is unable to bring up his penalty minutes record but at least Jake gets a little giddy from a Flarrow stick reference. Enjoy the show folks!
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Two big parts of the Nitehawks' first KIJHL title winning season. Chris Cuff + Trent Sprague. One of the best lines in history with Cam Keith, man did these guys know how to play. They talk about their time in the Blue and Orange and also what they are up to now. Jonesy gets made fun of again, Simmy brings up his penalty minute record, and Snaker introduces a new segment on the show! Enjoy!
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Woah. The fellas got smarter this episode. They caught up with 2002-2004 Alum and hometown boy, Kevin Limbert, just a lowly Yale Grad, and all academic engineering genius. Similar to Matt Damon on Good Will Hunting? Ha! Simmy also brings up his penalty record, again.. Jake doesn't give in on why he wanted to be the only Fruitvale kid to go to RPI and Jonesy gets made fun of for his haircut. The boys talk Hawks culture, flats of Budweiser and much more. Enjoy!
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What a time it was catching up with Franny + Hards. Could have legit chatted for hours with both these guys. Cody talks about his recent #88 jersey retirement, his path from Sicamous to Beaver Valley, and watching the TV show 24... Hards talks about him and Franny's special CCM Vector one-piece sticks and how he taught Franny everything he knows. Enjoy the show, we sure did.
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Jonesy is joined in a solo mission with Fruitvale's own, Arie Postmus. 'Wagon' played for the Hawks from 2009-2013. He is now the director of hockey operations for the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL. They of course chirp Jake and Simmy behind their backs and also talk about the start of B-Club, Dad fights, Dallas Calvin's Legendary cyclone performance and a bunch else. Enjoy the show!
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What a treat for our tenth episode. We get one of the all time best goalies with one eye. The hammer. MM. Mike played for five years and says he was the reason Rocky got so many wins. Dive in to hear the fellas bullshit about time change and travel, some intramural floor hockey, some alumni news, and how Jonesy and Mike are on IMDB for their acting experience. Enjoy!
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Another eppy that is all over the place but a lot of laughs! Impossible to edit as Simmy was on a roll. Keep up as the fellas catch up with the all time Nitehawk leading scorer, Dallas Calvin! They talk about Dal's first few years with the team and what he's up to now. They mention Snaker's traps, Jonesy lifting the Stanley Cup, and a whole lot else! Tune in for a great show.
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It's a big one. Some of the toughest Nitehawks of all time! Greg Carson joins the boys with a special surprise guest.. Barret Jackman! Go back 27 years and Cars was the 20 yr old captain and Barret a 15 yr old rookie. The two talk about what they are doing now, and what that special run was like during that 1996/1997 season that led the way to the Nitehawks first ever Cyclone Taylor Championship.
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Try to keep up as we laugh ourselves silly catching up with alums Jamie and Lucas Burnett and their carpool buddy, one of the best playmakers in Nitehawk history, Shane Drake. We get to know Lucas's alter ego "Seth Sweepstakes" and Draker goes in to how he likes to eat his fruit, decades old. Enjoy the episode!
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The fellas bring it back to the eighties with two of the most important pieces of that decade. Eric (Vulchy) + Dave (Haystack) chat about what minor and junior hockey in the area was like. Vulch tells some jokes, Jonesy talks about some team showers, and Haystack even gives us some trivia! Take a listen and enjoy!
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The fellas catch up with former Nitehawk Captain, Archie McKinnon. A member of the Nitehawks from 2011-2014, Arch led the team to two KIJHL titles, and don't forget a Keystone Cup too. We get into his life post Nitehawks, the infamous Rossland Carpool, picketing, and Arch also laughs about his best buddy losing some teeth. Enjoy the show!
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His stats aren't kept thank goodness or the future Hawk goalies would have never believed the shoes they'd have to fill! Rocky Dickson joins the guys to chat about fishing, slap-shots, flying oranges, and gobstoppers. His #2 jersey is retired and hangs in the rafters and he is arguably one of the best goalies in not only Nitehawk history but in JR. B history! A lot of laughs in this one. Enjoy.
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Hereee comes Matteucci!! Simmy and Snake catch up with former Assistant Coach , Paul Matteucci. Incredibly passionate and a wicked sense of humor, you'll never meet a coach more willing to run through a wall his players. 'Tooch' coached for almost 10 years and there are some incredible memories he shares. Him and the fellas catch up on sweatpants, line brawls, cribbage, and how the game of hockey has changed.
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Our hosts catch up with Tom Meakes. Known as Teakes to most, he wore many hats for the organization. Not just an equipment manager, he was a masseuse, mechanic, dental assistant, to name a few. He did it all, and was and is an integral pillar of the Nitehawk Community. Enjoy.
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Our hosts, Simmy, Snaker, and Jonesy catch up with the most dedicated Nitehawk ever. Literally. Dwayne Bouliane won the award five times.
