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All I have to say is that it’s nice to be back! 

What is up friends. I am Darryl Smart and welcome back to Smart Sports Podcast.

This week on the podcast I have a very special guest. Jason Burgess is Norfolk County’s Chief Administrative Officer, and we are going to talk Norfolk recreation. With recreation hockey, arenas, and now a failed HUB attempt all in the spotlight the last while, I thought there is no better way to open up season 3, than to have Jason on the show.

Make sure to listen to previous episodes of Smart Sports Podcast. There are lots of great guests and conversations.

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This week I have another great local athlete on the show. Not everyone can say they have a small shrine dedicated to them in their hometown’s arena. But this week’s guest can say that.

Max Coyle has had a very interesting journey to get where he is. And with the University of Alabama Huntsville Chargers shutting its men's hockey program down late last week, things have gotten a lot more complicated for the Tillsonburg resident.

After finishing up his minor hockey in Brantford with the 99ers, he played one season with the Woodstock Navy Vets, before earning a spot on the Listowel Cyclones, where he spent three seasons.

In his final GOJHL season, he and his teammates captured the Sutherland Cup.

The next season, Max headed west and was a champion again, this time capturing the BCHL’s Fred Page Cup with the Prince George Spruce Kings, and coming very close to an RBC Cup title, losing to the Brooks Bandits in the final.

And this year, Max completed his freshman season with the University of Alabama Huntsville Chargers. And as you will hear, Max’s journey isn’t over yet.



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Welcome back friends. My apologies for not having a podcast the last two weeks. 

Today I have Major Series Lacrosse commissioner Doug Luey on the show.

Doug was named interim commissioner for the league in 2016 and the next year took the role full time. He’s done an amazing job trying to grow the league. But this week, he had to do the unthinkable, and cancel the 2020 season. During our chat we talk about the difficult decision, what it means for the league and its teams, and what direction MSL is going.

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This week on the podcast we have another very special guest. 

She’s represented Canada between the pipes, set numerous records while playing for the University of University of Connecticut Huskies, and is now a member of the new NWHL franchise in Toronto.

Please welcome Elaine Chuli to the podcast.

Thank you so much for listening. It really is appreciated. 

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This week the podcast I have the pride and joy of Selkirk Ontario. 
Jack Phibbs, like many hockey players, had his junior hockey career come to an abrupt end a few weeks ago, when the Ontario Hockey League, like everyone else, was forced to shut things down because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jack was playing in his fourth season with the Flint Firebirds. He and his teammates were poised for a big layoff run before the season was canceled.
But it’s not all bad news. Jack recently announced that his hockey career will continue after committing to play for the University of Waterloo Warriors.
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This week on the podcast we’re going to talk hockey with Norfolk’s newest provincial champions.

After having their OMHA midget C final against the Mariposa Lightning come to a halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delhi Knights of Columbus Rockets and Lightning were named co-champions earlier this week. I have players Ryan Hill, Liam Twinem, and Jared Austin on the show.

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