Episodes

  • Episode 13 ft. Ryan McGill

    Episode 13 ft. Ryan McGill
    Aug 5 2025
    Alexis Downie is joined by new Anaheim Ducks Assistant Coach Ryan McGill ahead of the 2025-26 season. McGill shares his enthusiasm on joining the organization and background on his coaching career. McGill additionally expands on his previous work with various penalty kills and how he can incorporate his tactics with the Ducks d-core.
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    16 mins
  • Episode 12 ft. Jay Woodcroft

    Episode 12 ft. Jay Woodcroft
    Jul 31 2025
    With a new coaching staff in place heading into the 2025-26 season, Alexis Downie is joined by Assistant Coach Jay Woodcroft! Woodcroft discusses his excitement for the coaching opportunity with the Anaheim Ducks and working with Joel Quenneville. Additionally, Woodcroft shares more on what he's been working on over the past year and some philosophies to improve the Ducks power play.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 11 ft. Martin Madden

    Episode 11 ft. Martin Madden
    Jun 26 2025
    It's draft week in the NHL as Emerson Etem is joined by Anaheim Ducks Assistant General Manager and Director of Amateur Scouting Martin Madden to talk about the days leading up to the big weekend in Los Angeles, CA.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 10 ft. Joel Quenneville

    Episode 10 ft. Joel Quenneville
    May 8 2025
    The Anaheim Ducks have named Joel Quenneville as their 12th head coach in franchise history. Quenneville joined Alexis Downie in-studio to address his past and time spent away from hockey. Q also shares his excitement in joining the Ducks, familiarity with current players and his relationship with General Manager Pat Verbeek.
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    13 mins
  • Episode 9 ft. Richard Clune

    Episode 9 ft. Richard Clune
    Nov 21 2024
    Assistant Coach Richard Clune joins Alexis Downie in the Kariya Studio for a new episode of Behind the Bench. Clune shares details of his playing career, the transition to coaching and what about the opportunity here in Anaheim appealed to him. Clune also talks through his coaching philosophies and how he's worked with the young team to this point in the season.
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    44 mins
  • Episode 8 ft. Tim Army

    Episode 8 ft. Tim Army
    Nov 15 2024
    With the Anaheim Ducks season in full swing, new Assistant Coach Tim Army joined Alexis Downie in the Kariya Studio to dive into his coaching career and how he found his way to Anaheim, twice! Army shares details of the inaugural season for the Mighty Ducks, coaching at the NCAA and AHL levels, how the sports has changed throughout his career and much more.
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    56 mins
  • Episode 7 ft. Greg Cronin

    Episode 7 ft. Greg Cronin
    Oct 2 2024
    As the Anaheim Ducks get closer to finalizing the 2024-25 roster, Head Coach Greg Cronin joins Alexis Downie to preview the upcoming season. Cronin shares his takeaways after evaluating his first season as an NHL head coach, expectations for the players and thoughtful insight on how the team can grow as a group. Plus, Cronin talks about how Radko Gudas as the new captain can influence the young team.
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    48 mins
  • Episode 6 ft. Martin Madden

    Episode 6 ft. Martin Madden
    Jun 20 2024
    We are a week away from the 2024 NHL Draft in Vegas! Alexis Downie is joined by Anaheim Ducks Assistant General Manager and Director of Amateur Scouting, Martin Madden, to discuss the scouting process leading up to this year's draft. Madden also shares insight on characteristics the Ducks look for in prospects, and how the recent Scouting Combine plays a factor.
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    13 mins