On this episode, we speak to Jake Beaton about his career in the sport of para powerlifting. What is it, what is training like, what competitions does he have coming up and more.  In the second half of the episode, we bring you another interview conducted by Brock Richardson at the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit in March. This week, Brock speaks with para cyclist Nathan Clement. After the interviews, Claire, Cameron and Josh share their thoughts.

On this episode, we speak to Jake Beaton about his career in the sport of para powerlifting. What is it, what is training like, what competitions does he have coming up and more.  In the second half of the episode, we bring you another interview conducted by Brock Richardson at the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit in March. This week, Brock speaks with para cyclist Nathan Clement. After the interviews, Claire, Cameron and Josh share their thoughts.

Para Powerlifting

On this episode, we speak to Emma Poynton and her role in helping to grow Para ice hockey in Australia, as well as her work growing women’s Para ice hockey worldwide. We also touch on her work with the International C-Pool Para Ice Hockey tournament in Thailand. In the second half, we bring you another interview conducted by Brock Richardson at the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit in March where Brock speaks with Nathan Riech, a middle-distance runner. After the interviews, Claire, Cameron and Josh give their thoughts on them.

On this episode, we speak to Emma Poynton and her role in helping to grow Para ice hockey in Australia, as well as her work growing women’s Para ice hockey worldwide. We also touch on her work with the International C-Pool Para Ice Hockey tournament in Thailand. In the second half, we bring you another interview conducted by Brock Richardson at the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit in March where Brock speaks with Nathan Riech, a middle-distance runner. After the interviews, Claire, Cameron and Josh give their thoughts on them.

Para Ice Hockey Down Under

On today’s episode, we release another interview from the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit back in March with Sitting Volleyball athlete Heidi Peters. In the second half of the show, we discuss the off-season changes for the Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs as well as whether the Denver Nuggets can repeat as NBA Champions next season.

On today’s episode, we release another interview from the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit back in March with Sitting Volleyball athlete Heidi Peters. In the second half of the show, we discuss the off-season changes for the Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs as well as whether the Denver Nuggets can repeat as NBA Champions next season.

Off Season

On today’s program, we are joined by Women’s Wheelchair Basketball athlete Tamara Steeves. Tamara and her teammates are just coming off of a 5th-place finish in Dubai at the recent World Championships. We also chat about the idea of respecting and disrespecting parasports when it comes to competitions and not having live feeds.

On today’s program, we are joined by Women’s Wheelchair Basketball athlete Tamara Steeves. Tamara and her teammates are just coming off of a 5th-place finish in Dubai at the recent World Championships. We also chat about the idea of respecting and disrespecting parasports when it comes to competitions and not having live feeds.

Respect or Disrespect

On today’s show: Our very own Claire Buchanan was recently inducted into the Toronto Sports Hall of Fame, along with wheelchair rugby athlete Shayne Smith. They had the honour of being the only two para-athletes to be inducted. We sit down with the pair to chat about their wonderful careers. We also reflect on the interview and discuss everything related to the Toronto Blue Jays.

On today’s show: Our very own Claire Buchanan was recently inducted into the Toronto Sports Hall of Fame, along with wheelchair rugby athlete Shayne Smith. They had the honour of being the only two para-athletes to be inducted. We sit down with the pair to chat about their wonderful careers. We also reflect on the interview and discuss everything related to the Toronto Blue Jays.

Hall of Fame Episode

On today’s program, we release another interview from the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit. Brock sits down with Meghan Mahon, a Canadian goalball athlete from Timmins, Ontario. In the second half of the program, we discuss whether a professional team can run out of gas during a championship run.

On today’s program, we release another interview from the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit. Brock sits down with Meghan Mahon, a Canadian goalball athlete from Timmins, Ontario. In the second half of the program, we discuss whether a professional team can run out of gas during a championship run.

Small Town Success

On today’s show, we speak with Mike Davies, who works as a reporter for the Peterborough Examiner. We get his feelings on how the Peterborough Petes were so successful this year. The panel weighs in on their thoughts with the interview, and chat about the NBA Finals and NHL's Stanley Cup Finals.

On today’s show, we speak with Mike Davies, who works as a reporter for the Peterborough Examiner. We get his feelings on how the Peterborough Petes were so successful this year. The panel weighs in on their thoughts with the interview, and chat about the NBA Finals and NHL's Stanley Cup Finals.

A Passionate Reporter

On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we release another Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview. This time, we speak with Blaise Mutware, a Canadian wheelchair basketball athlete. Plus, we bring you up to speed on the World Para Ice Hockey Championship. We will also discuss Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass, who recently amplified a homophobic Instagram post. He has since apologized, but is it enough?

On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we release another Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview. This time, we speak with Blaise Mutware, a Canadian wheelchair basketball athlete. Plus, we bring you up to speed on the World Para Ice Hockey Championship. We will also discuss Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Anthony Bass, who recently amplified a homophobic Instagram post. He has since apologized, but is it enough?

Take Anyone to the Rack

In today's edition of The Neutral Zone, we're delighted to welcome Karolina Wisniewska and Josh Vander Vies. They've been honoured as Canada's co-Chefs de Mission for the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games, as well as the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Josh was once a Boccia player for Canada, while Karolina was a former Paralympic Alpine skier. Additionally, we'll share our insights on the interview and provide you with a few key points from mainstream sports.

In today's edition of The Neutral Zone, we're delighted to welcome Karolina Wisniewska and Josh Vander Vies. They've been honoured as Canada's co-Chefs de Mission for the Santiago 2023 Parapan American Games, as well as the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Josh was once a Boccia player for Canada, while Karolina was a former Paralympic Alpine skier. Additionally, we'll share our insights on the interview and provide you with a few key points from mainstream sports.

Leading the Charge

On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we are pleased to be joined by Paralympic athlete Robert Hughes, who is currently the statistician of the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League. He stops by to break down his role with the Sarnia Sting and talk about his Paralympic career.Plus, there have been a lot of interesting games the Toronto Blue Jays have been a part of recently. The panel breaks it all down and weighs in with their thoughts.

On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we are pleased to be joined by Paralympic athlete Robert Hughes, who is currently the statistician of the Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League. He stops by to break down his role with the Sarnia Sting and talk about his Paralympic career.Plus, there have been a lot of interesting games the Toronto Blue Jays have been a part of recently. The panel breaks it all down and weighs in with their thoughts.

Representation

Brock Richardson and his panel of sports experts engage in a lively round-table discussion about Parasports and professional sports news and newsmakers.

In this episode of The Neutral Zone, the hosts discuss various sports events and news. They start with the confirmation of the 2023 NHL draft lottery order, revealing that the Chicago Blackhawks will have the first overall pick, with Connor Bedard from the Regina Pats being the likely choice. They also mention the Para Ice Hockey National Championships happening in Montreal, providing details and encouraging viewers to check the website for updates and live feeds.The hosts then shift their focus to the recently concluded Goal Ball National Championships in Ottawa, sharing the final results for both the women's and men's sides. They also mention that Wheelchair Basketball Canada and CBC Sports will be streaming coverage of the Ottawa Invitational tournament.Next, the team features an interview with Breanna Hennessy, a para canoe athlete who won a silver medal at the recent combined conventional and para event in Hungary. The interview took place during the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit in Ottawa.Moving on, the hosts delve into the NHL playoffs, specifically discussing the suspension of Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers for fighting in the last minute of a game, which automatically results in a one-game suspension. They mention that similar situations in the regular season had their suspensions rescinded. They also express their opinion that Alex Petro Angelo's suspension for one game on Leon (likely referring to an incident involving Leon Draisaitl) should have been more severe.Finally, the hosts touch upon the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers if they get eliminated from the playoffs, and they plan to preview the other American series in the NHL playoffs.

In this episode of The Neutral Zone, the hosts discuss various sports events and news. They start with the confirmation of the 2023 NHL draft lottery order, revealing that the Chicago Blackhawks will have the first overall pick, with Connor Bedard from the Regina Pats being the likely choice. They also mention the Para Ice Hockey National Championships happening in Montreal, providing details and encouraging viewers to check the website for updates and live feeds.The hosts then shift their focus to the recently concluded Goal Ball National Championships in Ottawa, sharing the final results for both the women's and men's sides. They also mention that Wheelchair Basketball Canada and CBC Sports will be streaming coverage of the Ottawa Invitational tournament.Next, the team features an interview with Breanna Hennessy, a para canoe athlete who won a silver medal at the recent combined conventional and para event in Hungary. The interview took place during the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit in Ottawa.Moving on, the hosts delve into the NHL playoffs, specifically discussing the suspension of Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers for fighting in the last minute of a game, which automatically results in a one-game suspension. They mention that similar situations in the regular season had their suspensions rescinded. They also express their opinion that Alex Petro Angelo's suspension for one game on Leon (likely referring to an incident involving Leon Draisaitl) should have been more severe.Finally, the hosts touch upon the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers if they get eliminated from the playoffs, and they plan to preview the other American series in the NHL playoffs.

Support Systems

On this edition of The Neutral Zone, the panel is pleased to be joined by Nico and Patrick Lemma. Nico recently competed at the Défi sportif AlterGo 2023 national competition and they will be stopping by to tell us about their experience and tell us about an international competition they will be competing in this summer!The panel will also discuss the recent sanctions that have been placed on the Niagara Ice Dogs due to violations of some league policies and untoward activities.

On this edition of The Neutral Zone, the panel is pleased to be joined by Nico and Patrick Lemma. Nico recently competed at the Défi sportif AlterGo 2023 national competition and they will be stopping by to tell us about their experience and tell us about an international competition they will be competing in this summer!The panel will also discuss the recent sanctions that have been placed on the Niagara Ice Dogs due to violations of some league policies and untoward activities.

The Future is Bright

On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we chat with Canadian Boccia athlete Iulian Ciobanu from Montréal, Québec, the latest in our Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview series.The panel will also discuss how work, life, and sports balance can impact your everyday life. And, we’ll bring you up to speed on the NHL playoffs from a Canadian team perspective!

On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we chat with Canadian Boccia athlete Iulian Ciobanu from Montréal, Québec, the latest in our Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview series.The panel will also discuss how work, life, and sports balance can impact your everyday life. And, we’ll bring you up to speed on the NHL playoffs from a Canadian team perspective!

Work Life Balance

On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we speak with good friend of the show Tony Walby about his involvement with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports and its importance. We will also chat about our experiences with drug testing; good, bad, or indifferent. Plus, we will also bring you up to speed on the NBA and NHL playoffs.

On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we speak with good friend of the show Tony Walby about his involvement with the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sports and its importance. We will also chat about our experiences with drug testing; good, bad, or indifferent. Plus, we will also bring you up to speed on the NBA and NHL playoffs.

How True is Sports?

On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we release another interview done at the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit. This time we hear from wheelchair rugby player Anthony Létourneau from Boisbriand, Quebec.We also chat about the Toronto Raptors being eliminated in the play-in tournament by the Chicago Bulls, and preview the upcoming NHL playoffs.

On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we release another interview done at the Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit. This time we hear from wheelchair rugby player Anthony Létourneau from Boisbriand, Quebec.We also chat about the Toronto Raptors being eliminated in the play-in tournament by the Chicago Bulls, and preview the upcoming NHL playoffs.

What You Can Learn About Through Sports

On today’s edition of The Neutral Zone, the panel chats more about Colorado Rockies reliever Daniel Bard and his decision to step away from the game because he is dealing with anxiety. We discuss the differences between nerves and anxiety with our own personal experience and how that translates into the para-sports world.We also discuss the idea of trash-talking in sports. Is it necessary or should it be removed altogether?

On today’s edition of The Neutral Zone, the panel chats more about Colorado Rockies reliever Daniel Bard and his decision to step away from the game because he is dealing with anxiety. We discuss the differences between nerves and anxiety with our own personal experience and how that translates into the para-sports world.We also discuss the idea of trash-talking in sports. Is it necessary or should it be removed altogether?

Anxiety in Sports is Very Real

Recently, host Brock Richardson had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit. He sat down with 14 athletes and got to learn their stories and how they became involved with the Canadian Paralympic Committee. We are thrilled to present to you the interview with wheelchair rugby player Zak Madell, from Okotoks, AB.

Recently, host Brock Richardson had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit. He sat down with 14 athletes and got to learn their stories and how they became involved with the Canadian Paralympic Committee. We are thrilled to present to you the interview with wheelchair rugby player Zak Madell, from Okotoks, AB.

Sports is Truly Family

On today’s episode of The Neutral Zone, we speak to Jessica Kruger, a wheelchair rugby athlete who had the opportunity to represent Canada at the Women’s Cup where she and Team Canada ultimately came home with a bronze medal.  Plus, we talk about some mainstream sports, including the upcoming MLB season and the Toronto Raptors.

On today’s episode of The Neutral Zone, we speak to Jessica Kruger, a wheelchair rugby athlete who had the opportunity to represent Canada at the Women’s Cup where she and Team Canada ultimately came home with a bronze medal. Plus, we talk about some mainstream sports, including the upcoming MLB season and the Toronto Raptors.

The rugby playing baker - March 28, 2023

On this week’s episode of The Neutral Zone, ParaSport TV creator and founder Nicco Cardarelli gives us a preview of the upcoming Canadian Blind Hockey Championships, which are being held in downtown Toronto from March 24-26, 2023. Plus, Brock and Claire had an opportunity to take in a recent para ice hockey game between Canada and the United States, which was a tuneup series in preparation for the World Championships. Brock provides his observations and the panel weighs in on whether they believe anything should change within Canada’s program!

On this week’s episode of The Neutral Zone, ParaSport TV creator and founder Nicco Cardarelli gives us a preview of the upcoming Canadian Blind Hockey Championships, which are being held in downtown Toronto from March 24-26, 2023. Plus, Brock and Claire had an opportunity to take in a recent para ice hockey game between Canada and the United States, which was a tuneup series in preparation for the World Championships. Brock provides his observations and the panel weighs in on whether they believe anything should change within Canada’s program!

Para-Hockey Extravaganza - March 21, 2023

On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we have the real honour and privilege to be joined by Paralympian Ness Murby and his wife, training partner and sports assistant, Eva Fejes. Ness has represented three countries in three different ParaSports: Australia, Japan and Canada in Goalball, Powerlifting and Para Athletics. Ness and Eva joined us to talk about Ness Murby: Transcending, which airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv.

On this edition of The Neutral Zone, we have the real honour and privilege to be joined by Paralympian Ness Murby and his wife, training partner and sports assistant, Eva Fejes. Ness has represented three countries in three different ParaSports: Australia, Japan and Canada in Goalball, Powerlifting and Para Athletics. Ness and Eva joined us to talk about Ness Murby: Transcending, which airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Eastern on AMI-tv.

March 14, 2023

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