Episodes

Episode 16

Back Again!

After a hiatus, Wilson and Grady are warming up to finally bring a new season of Fire In The Hole.

This episode is mostly just some recent antics from Wilson and bit of a chat about the Stanley Cup finals.

 

Episode 15

Mom Bomb

In honor of Mother's Day, Wilson and Grady chat with Wilson's mom, Carrie, and his teammate, Watson Stevenson and his mom Amy. The mom's share what it is like to help out with the boy's hockey club and talk about some of their fears as hockey moms. They also share some of their favorite memories and embarrass the kiddos with their NHL crushes. Everyone weighs in on Tom Wilson's recent scuffle with the NY Rangers.  

Episode 14

Change It Up

Hockey builds a community, but sometimes you have to move from one rink to another to explore new opportunities. In this episode Wilson and Grady are joined by two of Wilson's Loudoun Knights teammates to talk about their experience leaving the rinks and programs where they first began playing hockey to join the Knights. These goofy kids dive into some team pranks and their current love of Pond Hockey at Ion ITC in Leesburg, VA. Listen in as these 10 year olds chirp away at each other while they share a little about their experiences in their young hockey careers. 

Episode 13

Chirpin' Lessons with Chirpin' DMV

"Coach" Matt Billman and Bobby "The Bobcat" Solari from the Chripin' DMV podcast join Wilson and Grady for a super fun episode. They cover Who Wore it Best numbers 59-55, share some excellent experiences with team pranks, chat about their favorite gear, and cover some solid advice in how and when to chirp.  

Episode 12

Shattered Ice with Steve Seftel


Wilson and Grady talk with Steve Seftel author of Shattered Ice. 

Steve Seftel was raised in Kitchener, Ontario, and drafted fortieth overall by the Washington Capitals in 1986. After an OHL career with the Kingston Canadians, the second-round prospect turned professional at age twenty. From 1988-93 the left-winter played for the Bringhampton Whalers, Baltimore Skipjacks, and Washington Capitals. 

They boys had a chance to read Steve's book and chat with him about a few key stories. An advocate for Canada's Bell's Lets Talk initiative, Seftel also touches on raising awareness around anxiety, depression and removing the stigma around mental health issues.  He also joins in on a little "who wore it best" fun.

Order your copy of Shattered Ice today! 


Episode 11

Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Doesn't Work Hard

Wilson and Grady are excited to kick off the new year talking about the upcoming NHL season and the recent World Juniors Hockey Championship. Wilson recounts some of his favorite wins from his mite season and the pair tease an upcoming episode in the works featuring Steve Seftel.  

Episode 10

Sweater Weather

Wilson and Grady talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly with the release of the NHL Reverse Retro Jersey collection. 

episode 9

Hockey Holiday Gift Guide 2020

Wilson and Grady talk about some of their favorite gifts for young hockey players. Everything from a build-a-box of Howie's Hockey Tape, to a great custom hat from Hat Trick Custom designs made the list. Check out all the great stuff (and some discount codes too) on the Holiday Gift Guide page. 

Episode 8

Finding Friends & Getting Goals with Alex Grove

Alex Grove is in his first year with the Hudson Havoc Junior hockey team. He joins Wilson and Grady to talk about his decision to play junior hockey and share some of his favorite things about the game. 

Photo Credit: ECHL.com

Episode 7

Backchecking-In with Coach Ryan Blair - Head Coach of the South Carolina Stingrays

In this episode Wilson and Coach Grady chat with the Washington Capitals ECHL affiliate, South Carolina Stingray's, Head Coach, Ryan Blair. Coach Blair teaches Wilson about player agents, what it's like to coach in the ECHL, and joins in the fun of "who wore it best" numbers 85 through 80. Don't miss Coach Blair's advice for young defensive players and what he thinks is the most important part of youth hockey.  

Episode 6

Cheers to the Champs

Wilson and Grady chat about the 2020 Stanley Cup Champs, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The episode also features Who Wore it Best numbers 89-86, the BTB tip if the week, and a quick mention of a favorite player’s go to gear brand. 

Episode 5

Gongshow with Grady

Coach Little is back, this time as a co-host for Fire in the Hole. Grady and Wilson cover all kinds of ground from hockey at home tips to some NHL History, with a lot of fun in between. 

Episode 4

Dump and Change Vol. 1

Introducing our first "Dump and Change" episode. This one is short and sweet. In hockey, we dump the puck and change up the lines. These episodes will be a grab bag of topics - sort of a stream of consciousness from our host, with quick changes. Wilson would love to engage with the listeners on everything from creative projects to what kind of interviews the audience wants to hear. Share your input by emailing us at fireintheholehockey@gmail.com


Episode 3

Ready. Set. Goalie.

Hungry after helping out with a great special goalie practice for the Loudoun Knights, Wilson sits down with two of the program's goalies and goalie coach, Dan Keyes. Goalies Blake Valentine and Peyton Weiss, share what they like about stopping pucks, and what they are looking for from their team defense. Coach Keyes chats with Wilson about the important role of the goalie and the upcoming October Saves campaign. 

Episode 2

Everyday Celly with Coach Caravelli

Wilson sits down with Coach Chris Caravelli to learn a little about his history and everyday life. Coach C even takes his turn as the interviewer, giving us a chance to learn a little more about our host.

Episode 1

A "Little" Goes a Long Way

Wilson sits down with one of his Coaches, Grady Little, to chat about Coach Little's experience playing youth hockey and what it is like to build a brand new hockey program. The pair even discuss their favorite gear, the COVID 19 pandemic, and the upcoming NHL 21 video game release.