The Bucks Network Podcast

Ep. 13: Interview with Bliss Littler, Wenatchee Wild General Manager

Episode 13 of the Bucks Network Podcast features a sit-down interview with Wenatchee Wild General Manager Bliss Littler. Littler discusses a playing career that included some junior and college hockey before getting into coaching. A career behind the bench led Littler to Wenatchee, where he’s coached in both the North American Hockey League and the BC Hockey League with the Wild organization. Littler details his time in Wenatchee, signing a 10-year extension as GM of the Wild, and the young careers of his children Cade and Grace as well — among other things. Enjoy!

Episode 12: Bucks Beat Report ahead of game 3 against Prince George

Bucks Beat Report ahead of game 3 against Prince George

Episode 11: Turning the page from regular season to playoffs with Wylie Henderson

In episode 11 of the Bucks Network Podcast, Chris Keck is once again joined by the Bucks play-by-play voice Wylie Henderson. The two of them discuss the Bucks first full regular season in the BCHL and look ahead to the team’s first-ever playoff series against the Prince George Spruce Kings. You will also hear clips from Bucks players AJ Vasko about playing in Prince George, Noah Quinn about playing in big games, and Rhys Bentham about getting to playoffs and committing to Yale University. Enjoy!

Episode 10: Wylie Henderson and the BCHL’s all-time games played leader Mike Di Stefano

In episode 10 of the Bucks Network Podcast, Chris Keck is joined by Wylie Henderson as the Bucks broadcast duo teams up for the first time on the show. The episode features an interview that Wylie recorded with Mike Di Stefano, the BC Hockey League’s all-time games played leader. Di Stefano played 297 games over five seasons in the BCHL before heading over to Italy to play three professional seasons, and also playing internationally for Italy as well. Chris and Wylie open the episode talking briefly about the end of the Bucks regular season before providing some background on Di Stefano. You’ll then hear the interview with Di Stefano, who talks about navigating through his five years in the BCHL, turning pro, and then wrapping up his hockey career to settle down with his family. He provides some great knowledge, insight, and experience to hockey players of any age. Chris and Wylie them wrap up the episode with some takeaways from the interview, and briefly talking about what’s next for the Bucks and the podcast. Enjoy!

Episode 9: Cranbrook Bucks forward Noah Quinn

Episode 9 of the Bucks Network Podcast features an interview with Cranbrook Bucks forward Noah Quinn! Noah is from Nelson, BC, and was one of the first members of the Bucks expansion team. He discusses his time in Nelson, leaving home at 13-years-old to play U15 at Okanagan Hockey Academy, then playing U18 AAA with the Kootenay Ice. He also talks about his first taste of junior hockey with his hometown Nelson Leafs of the KIJHL before his two years in Cranbrook with the Bucks. Noah is second on the Bucks in scoring this season and was recently named the BCHL’s 3rd Star of the week after an exceptional weekend. Check it out to learn all about the future Bemidji State University Beaver and current Cranbrook Bucks star Noah Quinn!