The Scoop

Latest Episodes:

Episode 16: The Scoop with Team USA Women's Hockey Nov 18, 2019

Show notes

Highlights include:
-What it’s like having Sidney Crosby watch you play
-How they first got started in hockey
-Their heroes and role models in the sport
-Their experience at the 2018 Winter Olympics
-Talking the identity and bond of Team USA
-Having some fun with teammate ‘superlatives’
-The challenges they face as women’s hockey players
-What it’s been like growing the game
-Why they are hopeful about the future of women’s hockey

Episode 15: The Scoop with Jon Taglianetti Oct 31, 2019

Show notes

Highlights include:
*How he got involved in the equipment business
*The locker room environment
*Growing up the son of an NHL player
*His personal athletic career
*The best player pranks during his tenure
*Drinking from the Cup (four times)
*Equipment evolution and malfunctions

Episode 14: The Scoop with the producers of In the Room Oct 16, 2019

Show notes

Highlights include:

*Great in-game mic’d player stories

*Building trust with the team

*Attending Crosby’s Cup party

*Being in the locker after winning the Stanley Cup

*Following McCann and Bjugstad’s same-day trade and play

*Intimate moments with Matt Cullen, Sidney Crosby, Marc-Andre Fleury and more

Episode 13: The Scoop with Alex Galchenyuk Oct 02, 2019

Show notes

Highlights include:
*Being trade to the Penguins
*Growing up in several different countries and continents
*Representing the United States in international play
*Being the son of a hockey father
*Being drafted into the NHL
*Sharing his game-day routine, favorite Italian dish and his many tattoos

Episode 12: Season Preview with Colby Armstrong Aug 09, 2019

Show notes

With the 2019-2020 season getting closer, Josh Getzoff and Michelle Crechiolo are joined by former Penguin and AT&T SportsNet and Penguins Radio Network analyst, Colby Armstrong. The trio discuss the busy off-season of change for the Penguins and how the group sets up heading into the year, while also diving into the many upcoming theme nights scheduled for home games at PPG Paints Arena this season.

Highlights include:
*Armstrong discusses one of his newest roles: coaching his son's youth hockey team
*The group defines the "Harder to play against" mantra, and sizes up how the Penguins have helped themselves in that area with the moves made this off-season
*Josh, Michelle and Colby dive into the many different theme nights scheduled for this season
*The three look back on theme nights of past years and memorable moments

Episode 11: Scouting, Strategy, and Travel Stories with Patrik Allvin Jun 13, 2019

Show notes

Highlights include:
*Allvin gives his take on the talent in the 2019 draft class
*Allvin discusses the team’s scouting philosophy when evaluating prospects
*Allvin gives a glimpse into the daily life of a scout, including some horror travel stories
*Allvin details how the team assembles their draft board
*Allvin talks about how scouting has changed over the past 15 years

Episode 10: PR, Players, and a Professional Journey with Jen Bullano Ridgley Mar 28, 2019

Show notes

Jen Bullano Ridgley joins Michelle Crechiolo and Sam Kasan on this edition of The Scoop podcast presented by Point Park University.

Highlights include:

-Jen takes us through her schedule during practice and game days.

-Jen explains how she manages the players’ schedules and media obligations for the season.

-Sam, Michelle, and Jen talk about working with players like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and Phil Kessel.

-Jen outlines her professional journey from the Walt Disney Company to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

-Jen shares advice she received from former Penguins General Manager Ray Shero and Penguins Vice President of Communications Tom McMillan.

-Jen discusses how she has overcome challenges as a woman in professional sports.

Episode 9: Malkin's Magnificent Milestone Mar 13, 2019

Show notes

Pens center Evgeni Malkin joins Sam Kasan to recap his incredible 13-year NHL career that includes three Stanley Cups, two scoring titles, an MVP, playoff MVP and reaching 1,000-career points on the ninth episode of The Scoop podcast presented by Point Park University.

Highlights include Malkin discusses reaching 1,000 points, him looking back on getting drafted and realizing his dream to play in the NHL, his legacy, and more.

Episode 8: Charity, Clothes, and Classes with Matt Murray Feb 08, 2019

Show notes

Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goaltender Matt Murray joins Sam Kasan and Michelle Crechiolo on the eighth episode of the Scoop podcast presented by Point Park University.

Highlights include:

-Matt reflecting back on the first time he played goalie as a kid
-Talking about why he wanted to be a goalie and the mental part of it
-Breaking down his sense of style and interest in fashion
-Getting into his obsession with HGTV
-Ranking movies and Matt’s love for Miracle
-How he stays busy by taking college courses, cooking classes and piano lessons
-The inspiration behind starting his charity program, “Saves MATTer”

Episode 7: Games, Golf, and Goals with the Guentzels Jan 09, 2019

Show notes

Jake Guentzel and his father Mike join Josh Getzoff and Sam Kasan on the seventh episode of the Scoop presented by Point Park University. Michelle Crechiolo appears later in the show to talk about Jake’s superstitions and visiting him this summer in Minnesota.

Other highlights include:
-Mike reflecting back on when he realized Jake had a real future in hockey
-What it was like for them when Jake got drafted by the Penguins
-Reliving his first NHL call-up and NHL debut
-Debating who is the best golfer in the Guentzel family
-Joking about Jake’s cleaning habits and him living with his parents and brother
-Jake talking about his book report on Sidney Crosby and their relationship

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected