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Episode 20

From the Press Box | Rocket Review, Belleville Preview, Danis Retires, Top 5

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 latest Laval Rocket road trip and discuss the highs and lows of the week. They'll also have exclusive audio from the players and coach. Staff Writer Joseph Whalen, our correspondent covering the Belleville Senators, joins the broadcast to give listeners a preview of what to expect on Wednesday when the Rocket take on the Sens. The pair also review the AHL Player of the Week, and touch on the retirement announcement from Yann Danis.  'Where Are They Now' makes a big comeback as well! Where will Rick take us this week? Top 5 is always a "can't miss" segment, and this week, with Cupid's holiday upcoming, they'll debate the best kinds of chocolate to give or receive! 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.

About the Podcast

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The Press Zone
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.

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.