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On The Fly International Hockey Podcast

On The Fly International Hockey Podcast

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Welcome to On The Fly, the premier podcast dedicated to the high-stakes world of international hockey. We provide full-scale coverage of the IIHF tournaments where national pride is on the line and legends are made. From the Olympics and World Juniors to the Men’s and Women’s World Championships, we offer a mix of passionate fandom and objective analysis. We also track the next generation of stars at the U18 Men’s and Women’s Worlds. Subscribe for deep-dive tournament previews and the elite best-on-best hockey coverage the global game deserves.On The Fly
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  • THE MOST CHAOTIC MONTH IN INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY BEGINS! On The Fly International Hockey Podcast Ep. 6
    Apr 6 2026

    Agenda:
    - IIHF Women’s World Championships Division IIB Recap
    - Australia’s Withdrawal from the Division IIA Men's World Championships
    - IIHF Women’s World Championships Division IA Preview
    - IIHF Women’s World Championships Division IB Preview
    - IIHF Women’s World Championships Division IIA Preview
    - IIHF Men’s World Championships Division IIIA Preview
    - IIHF Men’s World Championships Division IIIB Preview
    - Live Questions

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    GOLDEN GLORY, WITHDRAWALS, & THE APRIL MADNESS BEGINS! On The Fly International Hockey Podcast Ep. 6

    Welcome back to the On The Fly International Hockey Podcast, the only show covering the sport without borders. From the elite powerhouses to the emerging nations fighting for every inch of ice—if there’s a flag on the jersey, we’re breaking it down.

    In Episode 6, we are celebrating a historic week in Hong Kong while looking ahead to a massive slate of April tournaments. From promotion dreams in South Africa to the top-tier aspirations in Hungary, the international calendar is officially hitting its peak.

    The Headliners:
    Hong Kong on Top: We recap the Women’s Div II-B World Championship where Hong Kong went a perfect 4-0-0-0, outscoring opponents 13:3 to secure gold on home ice. We look at the fallout for Ukraine and Lithuania and what this means for the program's future.

    The Australian Mystery: Australia is officially out of the upcoming Div II-A tournament in Bled. We discuss the implications of their withdrawal and how it changes the promotion landscape for the remaining five teams.

    Women's Division I Double Feature: It’s the highest level of play outside the Top Division. We preview:

    Division I-A (Budapest): Can Hungary use the home crowd to bounce back against the likes of Norway and France?

    Division I-B (Puigcerdà): A wide-open field in Spain—we break down the favourites for the jump to I-A.

    Men’s Senior Expansion: The "Road to the Top" continues for the lower divisions. We provide in-depth scouting reports for:

    Men’s Div III-A (Cape Town): South Africa hosts a gritty group featuring Turkmenistan and Thailand.

    Men’s Div III-B (Hong Kong): Back-to-back tournaments for the city—we look at the dark horses in this bracket.

    Live Questions: We’re taking your takes! Is Hong Kong ready for the jump to II-A? Who is your lock for promotion in the Men’s III-A?

    From the golden celebrations in Asia to the high-stakes puck drops in Europe and Africa, the international game is moving fast.

    We’re taking your Live Questions! Drop your takes in the chat—who is the most underrated nation in the IIHF right now?

    🔥 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more international hockey coverage!
    💬 COMMENT your promotion favorites for the April tournaments!
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    #IIHF #WomensHockey #InternationalHockey #TeamAustralia #HongKongHockey #HockeySouthAfrica #HungaryHockey #Puigcerda2026 #Budapest2026 #Bled2026 #IceHockey #RoadToTheWorlds #IIHFWorlds #PWHL #HockeyCanada #USAHockey#HockeyCanada
    #IIHF #NHL #PWHL #iihf #WorldJuniors #iihfworlds #HockeyCanada #USAHockey #CeskyHokej #Leijonat #TreKronor #SwissIceHockey #SlovakHockey #MensOlympics #NHL #LatvijasHokejs #SlovenskyHokej

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • IIHF CHAOS: CANCELLATIONS, 3X3 TAKEOVER & ROAD AHEAD! On The Fly International Hockey Podcast Ep. 5!
    Mar 31 2026

    Agenda:- Division IV Men's World Championship Cancelled- Division IIA Men's World Championship Location Changed- Don Granato + Sam Hallam Named Head Coach for the Men's Worlds- Ultimate Hockey 3x3 Launches- Women’s World Championship Div IIB Preview- Men’s U18 World Championship Div IIB Preview- Men’s World Championship Div II-B Preview- Live QuestionsCANCELLATIONS, 3X3 REVOLUTION, & THE CHAOTIC ROAD AHEAD! On The Fly International Hockey Podcast Ep. 5Welcome back to the On The Fly International Hockey Podcast, the only show covering the sport without borders. From the elite powerhouses to the emerging nations fighting for every inch of ice—if there’s a flag on the jersey, we’re breaking it down.In Episode 4, we are tackling a landscape in flux. From shocking tournament cancellations in the Middle East to the tactical giants taking over the benches in Europe and North America, we are mapping out the "Road Ahead" for the international game in 2026.The Headliners:IIHF Shock: Division IV in Kuwait is officially cancelled and Division II-A is on the move. We discuss the logistical fallout and what this means for the global growth of the game.The 3x3 Revolution: With the "Ultimate Hockey" transition in full swing, is the IIHF preparing to change the Olympic face of the sport forever? We look at the 3x3 model and its impact.Coaching Giants: Don Granato and Sam Hallam are stepping into massive roles. We analyze the tactical shifts these two heavyweights bring to their respective benches and the "Hallam to Genève" rumors.The Road Ahead – Div II-B Triple Preview: It’s a massive month for the "middle tier." We provide an in-depth scouting report and promotion outlook for:Women’s Senior Div II-B (The battle in Hong Kong)Men’s U18 Div II-BMen’s Senior Div II-BLive Questions: We’re taking your takes on the IIHF promotion races! Who has the statistical edge to jump to II-A?From the boardroom drama to the high-stakes promotion battles in the lower divisions, the international game has never been more unpredictable.We’re taking your Live Questions! Drop your takes in the chat—is 3x3 the future of the Olympics, or a gimmick?🔥 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more international hockey coverage!💬 COMMENT your promotion favourites for the Div II-B tournaments!🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss when we go live!#hockeycanada #IIHF #NHL #PWHL #iihf #WorldJuniors #IIHFMensU18 #u18hockey #iihfworlds #HockeyCanada #USAHockey #CeskyHokej #Leijonat #TreKronor #SwissIceHockey #SlovakHockey #MensOlympics #NHL #LatvijasHokejs #SlovenskyHokej #SamHallam #DonGranato

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • IIHF MENS U18 WORLDS + WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY LOOK AHEAD! On The Fly International Hockey Podcast Ep. 4
    Mar 23 2026

    Agenda:-Radim Rulík Out as Czechia Bench Boss- 2 World Championships Potentially Getting Cancelled?- New American WJC Bench Boss: Adam Nightingale- Canada Loses Doug Armstrong as GM- Which Lower Division Teams Have the Best Chance at Being Promoted To The Top Division?- World Cup of Hockey Early Look- Players to Watch for at the Men’s U18s- Live QuestionsIIHF MENS U18 WORLDS + WORLD CUP OF HOCKEY LOOK AHEAD! On The Fly International Hockey Podcast Ep. 4Welcome back to the On The Fly International Hockey Podcast, the only show covering the sport without borders. From the elite powerhouses to the emerging nations fighting for every inch of ice, if there’s a flag on the jersey, we’re breaking it down.In Episode 4, we are tackling the heavy hitters. We’re debating the massive coaching and management shifts rocking the "Big Six" while tracking the rising stars and lower-division threats currently reshaping the international landscape in 2026.The Headliners:Czechia’s Coaching Shakeup: Radim Rulík is officially out as the bench boss for the national team. We break down the timing of the decision and who is in line to lead them at the upcoming World Championships.Lower Division Location Shifts: A major update to the Men’s World Championship calendar. We discuss why two lower-division tournament locations were changed and what the logistical fallout looks like for the participating nations.The Nightingale Era: Michigan State’s Adam Nightingale has been tapped as the new American WJC Bench Boss. Can he continue the recent surge of USA Hockey’s developmental dominance?Canada Loses Armstrong: In a shocking move for Canada, Doug Armstrong has stepped down as GM. We ask the hard question: who has the vision to fill the biggest shoes in hockey management?Lower Division Risers: From the Baltics to the Balkans, we identify which nations have the best statistical chance of climbing the IIHF tiers into the top group this year.World Cup of Hockey Early Preview: With the 2028 World Cup on the horizon, the debate over Russia’s inclusion—or lack thereof—is reaching a boiling point. We look at the potential format and the "Best on Best" dilemma.U18s Players to Watch: Scouting the future. We highlight the draft-eligible prospects set to dominate the Men’s U18 World Championships and who could be the next 1st overall pick.We take your questions on the IIHF promotion races!From the front-office drama in Toronto to the high-stakes scouting in the U18s, the international game has never been more unpredictable.We’re taking your Live Questions! Drop your takes in the chat—who should be the next GM of Team Canada?🔥 LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more international Hockey coverage!💬 COMMENT your thoughts on this week’s episode!🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss when we go live!#hockeycanada #IIHF #NHL #PWHL #iihf #WorldJuniors #IIHFMensU18 #u18hockey #iihfworlds #HockeyCanada #USAHockey #CeskyHokej #Leijonat #TreKronor #SwissIceHockey #SlovakHockey #MensOlympics #NHL #LatvijasHokejs #SlovenskyHokej

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    1 hr and 31 mins
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