Broncos This Week Presented by Original 16
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Broncos This Week Presented by Original 16 is a weekly podcast centred around the Western Hockey League's Swift Current Broncos. Each week, we get a member of the Broncos coaching staff and a featured guest to discuss the current state of the Broncos, as well as some stories from alumni.Every third episode we go Down The Pipeline for Crescent Point, talking to a prospect of the Broncos to hear from future members of the organization.
Episodes
- Episode 148 - It's Slough Shark Time - Trae Wilke
Ryan and Austin hype up the Lake Diefenbaker Slough Sharks weekend matchup against the Wheat City Walleye This episode also features Broncos Forward Trae Wilke, who just scored his 20th goal of the season. [0:00] Broncos This Week Intro [0…
- Episode 147 - Slough Sharks and Grey Cup Night - Meet the New Goalie - Archer Cooke
Ryan and Austin talk about the Broncos upcoming Slough Sharks and Grey Cup Night coming up in March as well as the Broncos Alberta road swing. This episode also features new Broncos goalie Archer Cooke. [0:00] Broncos This Week Intro [0:07…
- Episode 146 - Catching Up with Coach Rosh - Roshen Jaswal
Ryan and Austin are joined by Broncos Assistant Coach Roshen Jaswal to talk about the Broncos recent play, upcoming games and some of the best moments from this season. [0:00] Broncos This Week Intro [0:07] Broncos This Week [46:08] Closin…
- Episode 145 - Making History and Charlie's Birthday - Aiden Eskit
Ryan and Austin talk about the Broncos recent games, the historic matchup between the Eskit Brothers and Charlie Horse's upcoming birthday celebration. This episode features Broncos Goaltender Aiden Eskit. [0:00] Broncos This Week Intro [0…
- Episode 144 - A New Year - Daxon Yerex
Ryan and Austin are back for the first episode of 2026 to talk about the Broncos recent progress and upcoming promotions at the InnovationPlex. This episode features Broncos Defenceman Daxon Yerex. [0:00] Broncos This Week Intro [0:07] Bro…
- Episode 143 - Christmas Break - Parker Rondeau (Recorded on Dec. 20)
Ryan and Austin talk about the Broncos U.S. division road trip, the Christmas Break and upcoming promotions at the InnovationPlex. This episode features Broncos Forward Parker Rondeau, who is a Swift Current product and scored the Broncos…
- Episode 142 - Hitting the Road - Brennan Brown
Ryan and Austin talk about the Broncos upcoming promotions and their 8 game road swing. This episode features Broncos Forward Brennan Brown, who recently scored his first WHL goal. [0:00] Broncos This Week Intro [0:07] Broncos This Week [8…
- Episode 141 - Back at Home - Anthony Wilson
Ryan and Austin talk about the Broncos most recent games and upcoming final home game before the teams US road trip. This episode also features Swift Current product and Assistant Captain Anthony Wilson. [0:00] Broncos This Week Into [0:07…
- Episode 140 - Meet the New Assistant Coach - Roshen Jaswal (Recorded on Oct. 23)
Ryan and Austin talk about the Broncos most recent games and upcoming home at home series against the Prince Albert Raiders. This episode also features new Broncos Assistant Coach Roshen Jaswal. [0:00] Broncos This Week Into [0:07] Broncos…
- Episode 139 - Hard Work and Hometown Pride - Hudson Darby
Ryan and Austin are back in the studio for the second episode the season to talk about the team's 5-3-0-0 start. This episode features forward and Swift Current Product Hudson Darby. [0:00] Broncos This Week Into [0:07] Ryan and Austin tal…
- Episode 138 - A New Season - Joey Rocha (Recorded on Oct. 2)
The first Podcast episode of the 2025-26 season with Ryan Switzer and Austin Mattes. This episode features veteran goaltender Joey Rocha. [0:00] Introduction for the Broncos This Week [0:07] Broncos This Week with Ryan Switzer and Austin M…
- Episode 137 - Season Finale - Media Availabilities with Chad Leslie & Reid Dyck
The Finale for the Podcast for the 2024-25 as Ryan Switzer, Gino De Paoli, Cody the Intern & Mitchell Cook sit down and reflect on the season. We also have full audio from the final media availability for graduating goaltender Reid Dyck &…
- Episode 136 - We're Talking Playoffs! - Chad Leslie - Down the Pipeline with Ashton McCann
[0:00] Broncos This Week Intro [0:08] Ryan Switzer & Gino De Paoli open the show [6:45] Down the Pipeline brought to you by Veren with Ashton McCann [10:00] Broncos General Manager Chad Leslie [34:07] Ryan & Gino wrap up the show and Cody…
- Episode 135 - The Final Week of the Regular Season - Down the Pipeline with Josh McGregor
Ryan & Gino hype the final week of the season with the Moose Jaw Warriors, Playoff Scenarios & Josh McGregor joins in Studio for an extended Down the Pipeline brought to you by Veren. [0:00] The Intro for Episode 135 of the Broncos This We…
- Episode 134 - Just one more point! - Down the Pipeline with Nolan Pilsner - Otto Hanson
[0:00] - The Intro for Episode 134 of Broncos This Week [0:09] Ryan, Gino & Cody the Intern talk about the Broncos just needing one point to solidify a 2025 Playoff berth and low ahead to Stars Wars night at InnovationPlex. [11:27] Down th…
- Episode 133 - Busy Road Week, Hunter Mayo & Down the Pipeline with Daxon Yerex
Ryan & Gino are back in studio talking about the final three weeks of the season for the Broncos. Hunter Mayo joins the program and we go Down the Pipeline presented by Veren and it's 16 year old defenceman Daxon Yerex talking about his fi…
- Episode 132 - 15 Games Remain, Trae Wilke & Chris Dingman
Ryan, Gino & Cody the Intern talk about the Broncos recent run of games at home and away. New Bronco Trae Wilke visits in studio and Sawyer Dingman's father Chris (former Brandon Wheat King) & two-time Stanley Cup Champion visits with Gino…
- Episode 131 - From Boden to Swift Current - William Morin
Ryan Switzer & Gino De Paoli are back together in studio as the Broncos push for the playoffs. The guys visit with William Morin, the third Swedish Bronco in franchise history. Subscribe to Broncos This Week to never miss an episode!
- Episode 130 - The Boys Are Back In Town, A Horse of Course - Down The Pipeline with Jayden Oleskiw
Ryan, Mitchel Cook, Cody The Intern are back together for another week hyping the Broncos BC Road-Trip, getting set for the Eastern Conference leading Medicine Hat Tigers & it's Charlie Horse's Birthday Weekend! Voice of the Broncos Gino D…
- Episode 129 - Intern Take-over & Down the Pipeline with Sawyer Dingman
This edition of Broncos This Week has Ryan Switzer, Mitchell Cook and Cody the Intern take the wheel while Gino De Paoli and the Broncos are on the road in BC. We check-in with rookie F Sawyer Dingman on Down the Pipeline brought to you by…
- Episode 128 - Broncos embark on BC Division Peregrination - Peyton Kettles
Ryan & Gino are back for a reflection of the Broncos successful 3-in-3 weekend and preparations begin for the longest road-trip of the season in BC starting Saturday. Broncos defenceman Peyton Kettles makes his way into studio. Intern Cody…
- Episode 127 - Busy 3-in-3 & Joey Rocha
Ryan & Gino breakdown the start of 2025 for the Broncos as they prepare for two of the next three games away from InnovationPlex against pivotal East Division Rivals Prince Albert & Saskatoon. Broncos Goaltender Joey stops by to talk goalt…
- Episode 126 - WHL Trade Deadline Exclusive with General Manager Chad Leslie
The Trade Deadline has come and gone, Ryan & Gino sit-down with Broncos General Manager Chad Leslie and talk about the moves made by the team bringing in Hunter Mayo, Trae Wilke & Marek Ročák. Subscribe to Broncos This Week on your podcast…
- Episode 125 - The Second Half begins & Kurt Rookes
The Broncos are back and so are Ryan & Gino to talk about the Slough Shark's inaugural win at the SK/MB Fishing Derby against the Lake City Walleye. Broncos Forward Kurt Rookes stops by to talk his hockey journey and the farm lifestyle in…
- Episode 124 - Holiday Special with Connor Gabriel
As the team heads into the holiday break, Ryan & Gino visit with Teddy Bear Toss goal scorer Connor Gabriel and the boys hype the holidays and the Slough Sharks game on December 28th! Subscribe to Broncos This Week on your favourite Podcas…
- Episode 123 - Bonus Episode... Chad Leslie
A bonus episode airs this week as Ryan Switzer & Broncos Voice Gino De Paoli talk with General Manager Chad Leslie about the season so far, the new CHL/NCAA partnership & what the next few weeks look like heading into the Trade Deadline.
- Episode 122 - Dirty Laundry with Kory Achtymichuk - Down the Pipeline with Carter Moen
Ryan & Gino bring you the latest with the Broncos including this weekend's Teddy Bear Toss. Equipment Manager Kory Achtymichuk joins the show talking about his journey to the WHL. Broncos 1st Round Pick Carter Moen kicks off Down the Pipel…
- Episode 121 - There's Something in the Water in Meadow Lake - Dawson Gerwing
Ryan & Gino sit down with Broncos Forward Dawson Gerwing and talk everything and everybody that's come out of Meadow Lake, SK. The boys look ahead to this weekend's games against Prince Albert & Moose Jaw.
- Episode 120 - Off the rails with Grayson Burzynski
Ryan & Gino are back after the Broncos six day break, Grayson Burzynski crashes the set and we get into his experience at Toronto's Taylor Swift concert along with his season thus far with the Broncos.
- Episode 119 - The Slough Sharks are back & Brady Birnie
Ryan & Gino break-down the Broncos 2-1 week with wins over Prince Albert & Regina. The Lake Diefenbaker Slough Sharks are back and merchandise is gonna go fast. Reigning WHL Player of the Week Brady Birnie stops by to talk about his hot st…
- Episode 118 - Busy Weekend in the East Division & Eric Johnston
Ryan & Gino break-down the Broncos week against Prince Albert & Regina, while former Prince Albert Raider now Bronco Eric Johnston joins the show.
- Episode 117 - Learning new ways to win, Reid Dyck & Down the Pipeline Prospect Preview
Ryan & Gino go over a pair of wins for the Broncos over Spokane & Moose Jaw, Goaltender Reid Dyck stops by to talk about his final junior hockey season and his new found skill of bartending. We preview the incoming crop of prospects in our…
- Episode 116 - Looking for a bounce back & Carlin Dezainde
Ryan & Gino break-down the Broncos 1-2 Week with a win over Calgary & back to back losses against Regina & Everett. Newest member of the Broncos Carlin Dezainde makes his way onto the show to talk his hockey journey in Prince George and Me…
- Episode 115 - Four straight wins, Rylan Gould & an exceptional arrival
Ryan & Gino break down the Broncos win over the Calgary Hitmen Wednesday and what's been the reason the team has overcome and 0-3 start, and the second ever Exceptional Status player in WHL History visits Swift Current Saturday.
- Episode 114 - Everyone can exhale & Zach Franko
Ryan & Gino reflect on the week it was for the Broncos as well as new Assistant Coach Zach Franko sits down with the boys to talk about his journey in hockey leading up to his time in Swift Current.
- Episode 113 - A new season begins, Clarke Caswell and Season Outlook
Ryan & Gino are joined by newly named captain Clarke Caswell, Ryan welcomes new Voice of the Broncos Gino De Paoli to Swift Current and the boys break down what the 2024-25 season could look like for the Broncos.
- Episode 112 - Caleb Wyrostok, Prospect Nate Gray, and Round 2 Preview
Mat & Ryan are joined this week by Caleb Wyrostok, and they go Down the Pipeline for Crescent Point with prospect Nathan Gray. The guys are also joined by Colour Commentator Clint Weston to preview Round 2 of the WHL Playoffs!
- Episode 111 - Playoff Preview & Prospect Daxon Yerex
This week, Mat and Ryan are joined by Adam Filmon, and Clint Weston for a playoff preview special. And they go Down the Pipeline for Crescent Point with Broncos prospect Daxon Yerex!
- Episode 110 - The Rondeaus (Jeremy & Parker) & Brady Birnie
On this episode of the Broncos This Week, presented by Original 16, Mat and Ryan are joined by Broncos forward Brady Birnie, and the guys go Down the Pipeline with Prospect Parker Rondeau and Alumnus Jeremy Rondeau
- Episode 109 - Alumni Trevor Kruger & Defenceman Owen Pickering
This week, Mat and Ryan are joined by Adam Filmon, Alumnus Trevor Kruger, and Defenceman Owen Pickering.
- Episode 108 - Alumni Sam McGinley & Forward Josh Filmon
Mat and Ryan are joined this week by Alumnus Sam McGinley and Forward Josh Filmon.
- Episode 107 - Tyson Galloway and Down the Pipeline with Jaxen Gauchier
On this week's episode, Mat and Ryan are joined by the newly acquired Tyson Galloway, and we go Down the Pipeline for Crescent Point with Jaxen Gauchier.
- Epsiode 106 - Alumni Todd Holt & Goalie Reid Dyck
Mat and Ryan are joined this week by Alumnus Todd Holt and current goaltender Reid Dyck.
- Episode 105 - Forward Conor Geekie & Down the Pipeline with Sawyer Dingman
Mat and Ryan are joined this week by one of the newest members of the Broncos, Conor Geekie, as well as Prospect Sawyer Dingman in Down the Pipeline for Crescent Point Energy!
- Episode 104 - Trade Deadline Recap w/ Chad Leslie
Mat and Ryan are joined this week by Broncos General Manager Chad Leslie to break down the deals of the Trade Deadline, the season moving forward, and MORE!
- Episode 103 - The All-Time Broncos Draft
On this Christmas Break episode of the Broncos this Week Podcast presented by Original 16, Mat Barrett and Ryan Swizter are joined by Adam Filmon and Clint Weston. The guys draft some of the greatest Broncos of all-time, with a bit of spic…
- Episode 102: Alumni Zack Smith & Defenceman Ryan McCleary
On this week's episode, Mat and Ryan are joined by Alumnus Zack Smith and Defenceman Ryan McCleary.
- Episode 101 - The Goalie Episode: Matthew Kieper & Berney Weston
Mat and Ryan are joined this week by current netminder Matthew Kieper and prospect Berney Weston in Down the Pipeline presnted by Crescent Point.
- Episode 100 - Alumni Dale Weise & Defenceman Peyton Kettles
It's the 100th Episode of the Broncos this Week Podcast presented by Original 16! Mat and Ryan are joined this week by alumnus Dale Weise, and current Broncos Defenceman Peyton Kettles.
- Episode 99 - Adam Filmon, Forward Rylan Gould, and Prospect Jace McFaul
This week, Mat and Ryan are joined by Broncos Senior Manager of Business Operations & Hockey Analytics Adam Filmon, Forward Rylan Gould, and they also go Down the Pipeline for Crescent Point with prospect Jace McFaul.