The Debut of the "Wild Wild West Report"

September 15, 2005 – The Power Play Post Show returns to the Internet airwaves this week with a 2 hour, AHL packed show that even the western conference fans can enjoy. The PPPS debuted a new segment to the broadcast entitled the “Wild Wild West Report” with Dave Wolf. Dave comes to us from Grand Rapids, Michigan and will report each week on the happenings of the western conference of the American Hockey League.

In the “Wild Wild West Report” Bob discusses with Dave the new divisional alignment in the west conference and about the three new teams entering the league this season; Omaha, Peoria & Iowa. More near and dear to his heart Dave discusses the head coaching position of the Grand Rapids Griffins and how that should change for next season as the Red Wings will be in more control of the coaching changes for the 06-07 season. And as Dave starts to go through every team in the western conference, the big moves, the outlooks for the teams, Dave fills us in on his least favorite east conference team; it’s a must listen to segment of the show.

Bob then gets an update from Senator winger Brandon “Bo” Bochenski who was heading off to Ottawa Senators camp. Bo talks about his off season workouts and getting ready for camp. Bo explained what he would like to accomplish in camp and even talked about his feelings coming back to Binghamton if he were assigned to this season. Bo even reflected more on the playoff loss to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins in the first round of the playoffs.

Gradio’s Corner with Grady Whittenburg also returned with this edition of the PPPS. Grady explained why if you’re not a season ticket holder in the AHL, why you should be and the benefits for the community and the team. Grady touched upon the losses of Josh Langfeld and Pat Kavanagh for the Senators organization. More discussion on the rules changes as Grady once again explains on how if the game were officiated the way it was supposed to; the rules changes would not be needed.

Bob and Jason opened this edition of the PPPS and touched upon many issues. Heading right into listener e-mail about the San Jose acquisition of Josh Langfeld; Bob and Jason discussion the good and the bad of the situation for Langfeld and the Sharks. A look into again the rules changes for the NHL and the AHL as Bob and Jason differ a little on the importance of the two-line pass. OLN, OLN, OLN a discussion on the new cable partner of the NHL; a discussion you must listen to. Bob and Jason also touch on NHL veterans retiring, a few signings in the AHL, the Binghamton goalie starting job and a whole lot more.

The Power Play Post Show is an Internet based hockey talk show about the American Hockey League with Bob and Jason located at the home of the AHL’s Binghamton Senators. The Power Play Post Show is embarking on its second season and will be covering more of the American Hockey League in season 2 then another Internet based or hockey talk show including segments with Dave Wolf, our western conference correspondent. 

You can listen to the Power Play Post Show via Real Player and an MP3 player and is also available in a Real Player download format for your listening experience.

The Power Play Post Show is also happy to announce the opening of its very own website entitled PPPShow.net (http://www.pppshow.net) The site is still under construction with a finishing date planned for early October where fans will be able to learn about the show, the AHL and upcoming guests.

You can also e-mail any questions or comments to ppps@binghamtonhockey.net or ppps@pppshow.net and fans are encouraged to e-mail in your thoughts on your local team.

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The Return of Gradio's Corner

August 13, 2005 - The Power Play Post Show with Bob Howard and Jason Wilcox returned this past week with show # 30 and it marked the return of the voice of the Binghamton Senators; Grady Whittenburg in Gradio’s Corner. The Power Play Post Show is an Internet based hockey talk show about the American Hockey League with Bob and Jason located at the home of the AHL’s Binghamton Senators. The Power Play Post Show is embarking on its second season and will be covering more of the American Hockey League in season 2 then another Internet based or hockey talk show including segments with correspondents from the west conference.

In this edition of the show; Bob and Jason discussed Ottawa not signing many free agents but signing one of the American Hockey League’s best offensive players Denis Hamel to a two contract; Dennis Bonvie’s signing with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins; have the small market teams in the NHL lied about their wallets with all the new big signings for smaller market teams and Bob and Jason went over the B-Sens schedule & the mysterious Utica game.

In Gradios Corner with Grady Whittenburg, Bob got Grady’s thoughts on the new CBA for the NHL; thoughts on the Pittsburgh Penguins gaining the rights to the # 1 draft pick and Sid the Kid; what the B-Sens may look like in 05-06; the AHL schedule for the B-Sens and a whole lot more.

You can listen to the Power Play Post Show via Real Player and an MP3 player and is also available in a Real Player download format for your listening experience.

You can also e-mail any questions or comments to ppps@binghamtonhockey.net and fans are encouraged to e-mail in your thoughts on your local team.

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The CBA Debate

July 23, 2005 - The CBA Debate was the brain child of host Jason Wilcox. Bob and Jason on the day that the NHL owners ratified the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, the two hosts explain the main points of the new CBA before a spirited debate on these five topics:

-New CBA will help all teams better compete. Creates even playing field.
-Other sports have a cap and it works for them. So it will be the same success for the NHL.
-Lower UFA age. Good or bad for AHL?
-Talent drain? How does this affect European players and leagues in Europe. Will we see more players go to Europe and is this bad or good?
-Was this deal what fans really wanted? Should fans be happy with the results of the CBA? Do fans in cities like Pitt, Atlanta, and Nashville have reason to be hopeful with this deal? 

Bob and Jason then ended the show with a brief look at the next two weeks for the NHL and when teams can start building their rosters and signing free agents. Plus a brief look into the draft lottery results with the Pittsburgh Penguins gaining the # 1 selection, most likely taking Sydney Crosby in next Saturday's NHL draft.

This and more on the latest Summer edition of the Power Play Post Show.

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Listen to En-depth Interviews with Brandon Bochenski and Don Biggs

June 1, 2005 - With Bob and Jason taking a week off leading into the Calder Cup Finals the Power Play Post Show is happy to present two very en-depth interviews with a Binghamton Hockey legend and future NHL super star.

Bob was very honored to have Don Biggs sit down and over the phone discuss his time here in Binghamton, the 92/93 record breaking season, failing to beat the Americans in the playoffs, his work with youth hockey and more.

To listen to this exclusive interview with Don Biggs via real player just click here.

Just after the Binghamton Senators were eliminated from the Calder Cup playoffs, Brandon Bochenski sat down over the phone for his first ever en-depth interview.

Brandon commented on many things like his role with NHL'er Jason Spezza, youth hockey in the United States, his decision on going to North Dakota, losing to the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins in the playoffs, his thoughts on WBS broadcaster Tom Grace and a whole lot more.

To listen to this exclusive interview with Don Biggs via real player just click here.

You will not get interviews this en-depth anywhere else.

Quick links for the Interviews in Real Player: Brandon Bochenski - Don Biggs

Last Week's Show:
May 20, 2005 – A very big show this week on the Power Play Post Show with Bob Howard and Jason Wilcox.

First Bob and Jason discuss all of the movement by teams and affiliations in the AHL that will effect the look of the AHL for the upcoming season.

News on the sale of the Milwaukee Admirals, a sale that is very good for hockey in Milwaukee and for the fans.

The two hosts then discuss and predict the two conference final match ups with Philadelphia meeting Providence in the East and Manitoba meeting Chicago in the West.

In our writers segment Bob welcomed to the show Patrick Williams from the Times Leader out of Wilkes-Barre and from Slam Sports out of Canada. Patrick commented on the Penguins up and down season; a series victory over the Senators; bowing out of the playoffs after the Phantoms eliminated them and even commented on the WBS/Sens rivalry between the players, fans and broadcasters.

Part 1 of the Brandon Bochenski Interview: In the much anticipated interview with B-Sen left winger Brandon Bochenski; Brandon talks about his childhood and getting into hockey; the differences between youth hockey in the US and Canada; deciding on playing for the University of North Dakota instead of Minnesota; being drafted in the seventh round; playing with NHLer Jason Spezza and so much more! Brandon is very candid in his first ever in-depth interview anywhere. (Please note - next week's show will have the complete interview with Brandon)

Bob then ends the show with an editorial on the what the real problem is with the NHL.

This and a whole lot more on the latest, Power Play Post Show!

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