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Episode 171

Flyers, Phantoms, Special Guest: Bill Meltzer | Press Zone Philly ep. 171

Welcome to The Press Zone for hockey prospects on Rocket Sports Radio! This premier podcast is featured on The AHL Report, and provides hockey fans with the latest news, analysis, and commentary regarding the Philadelphia Flyers, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, and teams all around the AHL.

Our podcast hosts Rick Stephens (@AllHabs) and Amy Johnson (@FlyersRule) will provide information on the American Hockey League, as well as the ECHL, junior hockey leagues, international hockey, prospects, and potential NHL draftees. It’s an informative and entertaining weekly show brought to you by a team of credentialed, knowledgeable hockey journalists!

Segment 1: Philadelphia Flyers

  • Special Guest: Bill Meltzer, Contributing Writer for the Philadelphia Flyers NHL site
  • Sam Morin's journey
  • Carter Hart's struggles
  • Team identity
  • Trade deadline

Segment 2: Lehigh Valley Phantoms

  • Guest interview with Bill Meltzer continues!
  • Phantoms' success
  • Tanner Laczynski, Wade Allison, and top prospects
  • Flyers prospects in the NCAA: Cam York, Jay O'Brien, Jack St. Ivany, Noah Cates

Segment 3: Around the AHL

  • CCM/AHL Player of the Week: Philippe Maillet (Hershey Bears)
  • Zach Fucale's new NHL contract
  • Feel Good Finale: Happy Easter/Passover!

Check out a new episode of The Press Zone for hockey prospects every Tuesday, where Amy and Rick talk about prospects in the AHL, ECHL, NCAA, OHL, and European leagues, as well as taking a closer look at other AHL teams, news, entertainment, and special events around the American Hockey League.

Plus, don’t miss our daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report.

Follow all the action on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

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About the Podcast

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The Press Zone for hockey prospects via Rocket Sports Radio is a podcast bringing you news and expert analysis about players in the NHL, AHL, CHL, and NCAA by credentialed journalists.

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About your hosts

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Rick Stephens

Rick is the Founder and President of Rocket Sports, and has been the visionary leading our evolution. This followed a long, successful career in academia. These days, you’ll find him where he is most comfortable, in an arena press box or sharing his insights from behind a microphone.
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Amy Johnson

From Draft Day to winning a championship, Amy is a credentialed professional hockey reporter at the junior, national, NCAA, IIHF, ECHL, AHL, and NHL levels.

She has extensive experience writing game recaps, interviewing players, coaches, scouts, and management, recording live social media hits, and analyzing the game, in addition to providing original still photography of game action. You can view her work at AHLReport.com.
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Patrick Williams

Patrick Williams is an experienced sportswriter on the AHL beat for the AHL and NHL. Patrick was the recipient of the James H. Ellery Memorial Award for his outstanding AHL coverage for the 2015-16 season. Patrick is "widely considered a reliable and essential source for news for AHL fans across North America."
Patrick joined Rocket Sports as a regular contributor in 2021 and his insight can be heard weekly on The Press Zone podcast.