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Episode 29

From the Press Box | Rocket Report, Lefebvre Fired,Top 5 AHL Playoff Predictions

Welcome to From the Press Box, the latest podcast offering from Rocket Sports Radio! In this week's episode, hosts Rick Stephens and Amy Johnson review the Laval Rocket final game of the season on the road in Toronto and discuss at length the breaking announcement of the firing of head coach Sylvain Lefebvre. They'll have exclusive audio from the coach and a few players as they reflect on the inaugural season of the franchise and what lies ahead. Then they'll preview the series of the first round of the American League's playoffs, which starts this weekend, with another "can't miss" Top 5 segment, and in this episode the pair make their first-round Calder Cup Playoff predictions as the AHL prepares for to shine in the postseason. Check out a new episode of From the Press Box every Tuesday, where Amy and Rick will talk about the Montreal Canadiens 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. Don't miss daily game recaps, player profiles and league news on AHL Report.  Follow the action on Twitter @TheAHLReport! And be sure to subscribe to Rocket Sports Radio on your favorite podcast platform such as iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast and Tunein.
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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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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.