Episode 32

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12th May 2019

Hurricanes, Finns & Shark Tanks

Four months ago, Carolina Hurricanes were just two points out of last place in the entire NHL. Now, they're in the Eastern Conference Final playing Boston Bruins. This ‘bunch of jerks’ have had 9 seasons without even making the playoffs and their last champion win 2005/2006. Can they do it?

Die hard Caniac Paul Lawson lives in Scotland, but has followed his team since a chance Sega Mega Drive game purchase in the 90s. He’s been to watch them, played with some of the Stanley Cup alumni and even calls some of their past players friends. In his candid chat with host Clare Freeman, Paul explains what a difference hockey has truly made to him and his family’s life.

Sports writer Paul Brown spends his working hours following football both in the UK and in Europe. But in the early hours he’s glued to the screen necking coffees watching his beloved San Jose Sharks. With a host of rising stars, a few hungry veterans and a goalie who’s snapped back into action - is it now or never for the Sharks? Plus Paul name drops a few of his favourite Finnish players right now - notably Kaapo Kakko with his hat trick in the World Championships. (pictured, credit: Petr David Josek AP)

And Mark Rackham aka Mark UK Leaf takes a few minutes out of his AHL Playoff coverage to discuss what next for Toronto Maple Leafs, the Stanley Cup playoffs so far and Team GB’s rise to the IIHF World Championships out in Slovakia. Read more of Mark’s writing here: ukhockeyfan.wordpress.com and mapleleafshotstove.com/toronto-marlies/ 

Presented by Clare Freeman, featuring Paul Lawson, Paul Brown, Mark Rackham. Produced by ASFB Productions. Email us for an invite to our slack group: nhlfansfromafar@gmail.com or tweet us @nhlfansfromafar 

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About the Podcast

NHL Fans From Afar
A podcast made by and for fans who follow the NHL living outside of North America.
A podcast made by and for fans who follow ice hockey living outside of North America. From Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers and all the colours of the NHL...
Presented by Clare Freeman and Jolon Kemp Walker. Produced by ASFB Productions.

About your host

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Clare Freeman

The Podcast Coach: Helping ordinary people share extraordinary stories.

Aged 10, I dreamt of having my own production company called A Small Furry Bear. I presented radio shows on a ghetto blaster in my bedroom with my little brother. Now, some 20+ years later, as a podcast coach and presenter - that day dream has become an everyday reality.

Question is, how can we make your dreams of presenting a podcast come true as well?