
Power Play Post Show
By Bob Howard

Power Play Post ShowApr 06, 2023

PPPShow SN 13: Ep 9 - Thunderbirds Brendan Reilly
Host Bob Howard of the Power Play Post Show breaks the Binghamton Black Bears only game last week vs. the Elmira River Sharks, the 4th win a row for the Black Bears. A look at some news in the league and with the team as well as a look into the upcoming road trip to Winston-Salem to take on the Carolina Thunderbirds in 2 games.
Joining Bob on the Power Play Post Show this week is new broadcaster from the Carolina Thunderbirds, Brendan Reilly. The two discuss a lot including the previous two meetings between the two teams and the upcoming games, the final two games for the Thunderbirds and the Black Bears against each other.
Total Episode count: 394

PPPShow SN 13: Ep 8 - Net Front Austin Thompson
Host Bob Howard of the Power Play Post Show breaks down the Binghamton Black Bears games this past weekend, 3 wins over the Danbury Hat Tricks in 4 days.
Then Bob welcomed to the show, from the Black Bears, Winger, Austin Thompson, who talked about playing Lacrosse and Hockey as a youth and the similarities between the two sports, playing college hockey for Davenport and about the current Binghamton Black Bears.
Total Episode count: 393

PPPShow SN 13: Ep 7 - Jesse 'D' Anderson
Host Bob Howard of the Power Play Post Show breaks down the Binghamton Black Bears games this past weekend, a win vs. the Elmira River Sharks on Friday night and then the loss on the road vs. the Watertown Wolves on Saturday night. With the departure of Dustin Jesseau, Host Bob also looks at the roster as it stands now.
Then Bob welcomed to the show, from the Black Bears, Defenseman, Jesse Anderson, who talked about growing up in Wasaga Beach, ONT, playing juniors in Ontario Canada before turning pro and about the current Binghamton Black Bears.
And Host Bob continues his instigating with a hopeful 4 on 4 match up between the Adrian College players vs. the SUNYAC players, hear Jesse's thoughts on that match up!
Total Episode count: 392

11-17-23 Recap vs Elmira
Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard recaps and provides insight into the Binghamton Black Bears 8-3 win over the Elmira River Sharks Friday night in Binghamton. Bob also gets post game comments from Head Coach Brant Sherwood.
11-17-2023 vs Watertown

PPPShow SN 13: Ep 6 - "Tip The Capt" Tyson Kirkby
Host Bob Howard of the Power Play Post Show breaks down the Binghamton Black Bears two games vs the Carolina Thunderbirds.
Then Bob welcomed to the show, from the Black Bears, Captain Tyson Kirkby, who talked about the teams great play to start the season. Bob asks Tyson about the lines, his linemates, shoot-outs, games against Carolina, Danbury and how there is no easy games this season in the FPHL.
Total Episode count: 391

PPPShow SN 13: Ep 5 - Brenden Stanko
Host Bob Howard of the Power Play Post Show breaks down the Binghamton Black Bears only game from last week, a win against the Danbury Hat Tricks in Danbury by the score of 4-2
Then Bob welcomed to the show, from the Black Bears, Centerman Brenden Stanko, who talked about growing up in Michigan playing hockey, his time in the NAHL, as well as being an Adrian College Bulldog, playing so much with Connor Smith and for the Binghamton Black Bears.
Total Episode count: 390

PPPShow SN 13: Ep 4 - Gary 'Fed' Ryan
Host Bob Howard of the Power Play Post Show takes a look at the Binghamton Black last 3 games, a very interesting take on the 'Cowboy' Connor Smith and deep thoughts on Adam Johnson.
Then Bob welcomed to the show, from The Fed League Flash, Gary Ryan. Bob and Gary talked about why he started the FLF, touch upon Binghamton Hockey History, a look at the Continental Division and the Binghamton Black Bears season so far.
Total Episode count: 389

10-27-23 Recap vs Watertown
Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard recaps and provides insight into the Binghamton Black Bears 9-5 win over the Watertown Wolves Friday night in Binghamton.
10-27-2023 vs Watertown

PPPShow SN 13: Ep 3 - D-Man 'JT' Walters
Host Bob Howard of the Power Play Post Show breaks down last weeks games for the Binghamton Black Bears, a SOL in Danbury and an impressive 3-1 win over the Danbury Hat Tricks at home on Saturday night. A look at the roster changes, goalie rotation and so much more.
Then Bob welcomed to the show, the Defenseman\Alternate Captain for the Binghamton Black Bears, 'JT' Walters. Bob and JT talked about him growing up in San Diego, California, playing prep school hockey and college hockey in Minnesota and then making his way to the pro-game.
Total Episode count: 388

10-20-23 Recap at Danbury
Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard recaps and provides insight into the Binghamton Black Bears 3-2 SO loss to the Danbury Hat Tricks in the 1st of 18 meetings this season between the two Empire division teams.
10-20-2023 at Danbury

PPPShow SN 13: Ep 2 - Brooks Hill
Host Bob Howard of the Power Play Post Show breaks down the first game for the Binghamton Black Bears, a look at the lines and what changes could be coming for the upcoming weekend.
Then Bob welcomed to the show, the Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting for the Binghamton Black Bears, Brooks Hill. Bob and Brooks talked about Brooks growing up in Wake Forrest, North Carolina, attending college East Carolina University, playing Lacrosse and finding his way into broadcasting.
Total Episode count: 387

10-14-23 Recap vs Elmira
Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard recaps and provides insight into the Binghamton Black Bears 7-3 win over the Elmira River Sharks in the first of the game of the season for both teams.
10-14-2023 vs. Elmira

PPPShow SN 13: Ep 1 - Media Day
The Power Play Post Show is back for Season 13. Host Bob Howard attended the Binghamton Black Bears media day and spoke to players, coaches and other media members. There is an excitement for the upcoming season and you could sense that at Media Day.
On this episode, Host Bob Howard cover the big 5 stories going into the Binghamton Black Bears 3rd season including the return of Nikita Ivashkin, the signing of Dustin Jesseau, the Black Bears extending their lease for an additional 3 season and so much more.
Host Bob Howard also spoke to Defenseman JC Moritz, Forward Connor Smith, Captain Tyson Kirkby and Head Coach Brant Sherwood. You can hear all those interviews this week on the Power Play Post Show.
Total Episode count: 386

PPPShow SN 12: Ep 12 - Brant Sherwood Part Deux
In the final episode of season 12 of the Power Play Post Show, Host Bob Howard brings on to the show, Binghamton Black Bears Head Coach Brant Sherwood for his 2nd appearance on the show.
Bob and Brant talk about the mid summer signings, the Summer Camp in Chicago, the goalie situation for the Black Bears and about the 19 man roster limitations.
Total Episode count: 385

PPPShow SN 12: Ep 11 - Summertime Tom Callahan
On this week's edition of the Power Play Post Show, host Bob Howard breaks down all the latest news on the Binghamton Black Bears schedule announcement, new jerseys and player signings
Then Bob welcomed to the show a well traveled broadcaster from the Columbus River Dragons, Tom Callahan. Tom talked to Bob about the River Dragons, their rivalry with the Carolina Thunderbirds, a bit about the state of the league and fun look at some of the arenas Tom has called games in.
Total Episode count: 384

2009 Interview with Bruce Cassidy
In this 2009 Power Play Post Show interview with Providence Bruins Assistant Coach Bruce Cassidy came on the show to talk about the AHL Bruins 2008-2009 season including the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs.
Hear Bruce talk to Bob Howard well before he won the Stanley Cup with this season's Las Vegas Golden Knights.
Originally Aired: 4/30/2023 - Season 5: Episode 158

PPPShow SN 12: Ep 10 - The Scout Jimmy Bonneau
On this week's edition of the Power Play Post Show, host Bob Howard talks a bit about the expansion draft for the FPHL where a team in Virginia and Baton Rouge selected non-protected players to start building their rosters for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Also a little more news on the fate of the Elmira Mammoth.
Then Bob welcomes back a good friend to the Power Play Post Show, former Worcester Sharks enforcer and now pro scout for the San Jose Sharks, Jimmy Bonneau. This was Jimmy's 7th appearance on the show and the two talked about the changes in hockey over the last 20 years, his transition out of playing and into being a Pro Scout as well as an Assistant Coach for the San Jose Barracuda in the AHL and what kind of player is he looking for.
Total Episode count: 383

2007 Interview with Head Coach Greg Ireland
In February of 2007, host of the Power Play Post Show, Bob Howard sat down for a conversation with Grand Rapids Griffins Head Coach, Greg Ireland. The two talked about his career in coaching, the Griffins 2007 season and so much more.
Originally Aired: Season 3: Episode 90 - 2/8/2007

PPPShow SN 12: Ep 9 - 'HEAD COACH' Brant Sherwood
In this episode of the Power Play Post Show, Host Bob Howard brings a couple news items about the Federal Prospects Hockey League before welcoming his guest this week, Head Coach of the Binghamton Black Bears, Brant Sherwood. Bob and Brant talk about growing up in Rochester NY, about his playing days in junior hockey, playing in the SUNYAC system, getting the job when Gary left and about the Black Bears season including the loss to Danbury Hat Tricks in the playoffs.
Brant also has thoughts on coming back next season, about Tyler Gjurich, Nikita Ivashkin, the young college players coming into the league and so much more.
Total Episode count: 382

2007 Interview with Ken Gernander
In January of 2007, Power Play Post Show host interviewed former Binghamton Rangers Captain, then Assistant Coach of the Hartford Wolfpack, Ken Gernander. Bob and Ken talked about Ken's career including his time in Binghamton, being the long time captain in Hartford and his assistant coaching duties.
Originally Aired: Season 3 Episode 86 - 1/4/2007

2006 Interview with Admirals Coach, Claude Noel
One week after Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard interviewed Bears Bob Woods, Bob spoke with Milwaukee Admirals Head Coach, Claude Noel. The two teams the Hershey Bears and the Milwaukee Admirals were head into Game 3 of the Calder Cup finals and Bob spoke with Coach Noel about the Admirals 2006 season, the Calder Cup finals and more.
Originally Aired: Season 2 - 6/8/2006

2006 Interview with Bears Assistant, Bob Woods
In this 2006 Interview, Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard talks with Bob Woods for the 1st of the 13 interviews. Bob and Bob talked about the Hershey Bears season, going into the finals and some of his playing days. Bob Woods was the first coach of any sort to be on the Power Play Post Show.
Originally Aired: Season 2 - Episode 67 - 6/1/2006

2014 Interview with Devils Goaltender, Keith Kinkaid
Host Bob Howard from the Power Play Post Show sat down with at that time, Albany Devils goal tender, Keith Kinkaid who is now with the Colorado Avalanche's Colorado Eagles. Bob and Keith talked about his first game with the New Jersey Devils and playing for the the AHL affiliate in Albany.
Originally Aired: Season 10 - Episode 314 - 1/16/2014

PPPShow SN 12: Ep 8 - This Isn't The End
In this episode of the Power Play Post Show, Host Bob Howard breaks down the 2nd season of the Binghamton Black Bears providing insights, stats and thoughts on the 2022-23 season. We look at the Danbury Hat Tricks loss in the 2nd round of the playoffs and then provide some grades.
Total Episode count: 381

2010 Interview with Defenseman, Jay Leach
This throwback interview to 2010 is with Jay Leach of the Worcester Sharks, but now he's the Assistant Coach of the Seattle Kraken, who are in the 2nd round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. In 2010 we talked about his long career and playing for the Sharks organization.
Originally Aired: Season 7 - Episode 206 - 12/10/2010

2010 Interview with Americans Defenseman, Rory Fitzpatrick
In this April Fool's edition of the Power Play Post Show from 2010, host Bob Howard of the Power Play Post Show interviewed defenseman from the Rochester Americans, Rory Fitzpatrick. The two spoke about his career and the season for the Amerks.
Originally Aired: Season 6 - Episode 186 - April 1, 2010

2015 Interview with Goaltender, Magnus Hellberg
Check out this 2015 interview Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard conducted with Milwaukee Admirals goaltender, Magnus Hellberg. The two discussed Magnus's career, playing in Sweden and so much.
Oh and Magnus is still playing today and for the Detroit Red Wings organization.
Originally Aired: 1/22/2015 - Season 11 - Episode 350

4-29-23 Recap at Danbury (Playoffs)
Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard recaps and provides insight into the Binghamton Black Bears 5-2 Lose to the Danbury Hat Tricks in Danbury at the Danbury Ice Arena. The series is now tied at 1 game a piece with game 3 in Danbury on Monday.
4-29-23 at Danbury
(Pic courtesy of Candi Churchill)

4-28-23 Recap vs Danbury (Playoffs)
Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard recaps and provides insight into the Binghamton Black Bears 6-1 win over the Danbury Hat Tricks in Binghamton. The Black Bears win the first game in the Empire Division Semi Finals and take a 1-0 lead heading into the 2nd game in Danbury on Saturday night.
4-28-23 vs Danbury
(Pic courtesy of Candi Churchill)

PPPShow SN 12: Ep 7 - 2nd Round Tyson Kirkby
In this episode of the Power Play Post Show, host Bob Howard starts the show off recapping the Binghamton Black Bears 1st round sweep of the Watertown Wolves. Bob then looks at the upcoming series against the Danbury Hat Tricks.
Bob then welcomed to the show, Binghamton Black Bears forward Tyson Kirkby to talk about his career, growing up in Prescott, Ontario and the two talk about the Binghamton Black Bears playoff match-up against the Danbury Hat Tricks..
Total Episode count: 380

4-22-23 Recap vs Watertown (Playoffs)
Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard recaps and provides insight into the Binghamton Black Bears 6-1 win over the Watertown Wolves in Binghamton. The Black Bears win the series 2 game to 0, defeating the defending Commissioner's Cup Champions.
4-22-23 vs Watertown

4-21-23 Recap @ Watertown (Playoffs)
Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard recaps and provides insight into the Binghamton Black Bears 6-2 win over the Watertown Wolves in Watertown. The Black Bears lead the series 1 game to 0.
4-21-23 @ Watertown

PPPShow SN 12: Ep 6 - 18 for Phil Giubileo
In this episode of the Power Play Post Show, host Bob Howard starts the show off recapping the Binghamton Black Bears final two games of the regular season, as well as looking towards the the upcoming 1st round of the Commissioner's Cup playoffs vs. the Watertown Wolves.
Bob then welcomes back to the show an old friend, making his 18th appearance on the show, Phil Giubileo, the Lead Play by Play Broadcaster for the NCAA National Champion Quinnipiac University Hockey team to discuss the magical run of the Bobcats, as well as discuss the announcement of the Binghamton University's intentions to bring a D1 NCAA hockey program to the Binghamton area. We discuss so much more in this interview with the current CT Whale broadcaster as well.
Total Episode count: 379

2006 Interview with Bruce Boudreau, Bears Head Coach
In this interview flash back from 6/21/2006, Host Bob Howard talked to Hershey Bears Head Coach, Bruce Boudreau just after the Bears won the Calder Cup. We talked about the new Washington Capitals affiliation, the Hershey Bears season and we even touched on his short playing days in the NAHL.
Originally Aired 6/21/2006 - Season 2 Episode 70

2011 Interview with BSens Man of the Year, Cody Bass
Host the Power Play Post Show Bob Howard caught up with Binghamton Senators Man of the Year, Cody Bass to talk about being named Man of the Year for his work with the WINGS program. Hear his thoughts on this and of the B-Sens season as it winded down before the playoff.
Originally Aired: 3/31/2023 Season 7 - Episode 220

2011 Post Game With Kurt Kleinendorst (4-30)
On April 30th in 2011, the Binghamton Senators lost a playoff game vs. the Portland Pirates with 13 seconds to go after a goal from Tim Conboy after the team basically broke down in the last 5 minutes of the game. As coach always did, Kurt Kleinendorst taught lessons in the post game scrum with the media and said the team would not be affected by ending of this game. Of course he was right.
Originally Aired: April 30, 2011

4-15-23 Recap vs Elmira
Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard recaps and provides insight into the Binghamton Black Bears 5-4 win over the Elmira Mammoth at home in the regular season finale.
4-15-23 vs Elmira

4-14-23 Recap @ Elmira
Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard recaps and provides insight into the Binghamton Black Bears 10-3 win over the Elmira Mammoth in Elmira.
4-14-23 @ Elmira

PPPShow SN 12: Ep 5 - The Rob Lippolis Conversation
Power Play Post Show Host Bob Howard is back for episode 5 of season 12 of the show to talk about the Binghamton Black Bear last weekend games vs. the Delaware Thunder and the upcoming final two games vs. the Elmira Mammoth.
Then Bob welcomed to the show the Director of Communications and Broadcasting of the ECHL's Adirondack Thunder, Rob Lippolis. Rob talked about growing up in the Binghamton area, about the local youth hockey scene, starting his career in NAHL and USHL markets, about the Black Bears first night in Binghamton and a lot about the Adirondack Thunder's season and push to get into the ECHL playoffs here in the last weekend of the regular season.
Total Episode count: 378

2015 Interview with Kevin Dean, Bruins Assistant Coach
On 4/30/2015, Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard talked with Kevin Dean of the Providence Bruins. The assistant coach talked about the Bruins 14-15 season, developing players and the AHL's Calder Cup Playoffs.
Originally Aired 4/30/2015 - Season 11 Episode 363
Pic: The Pink Puck

2009 Interview with Goaltender, Chris Holt
Chris Holt, goaltender for the Binghamton Senators came on the Power Play Post Show to discuss his WELL traveled career from the ECHL to the AHL to the NHL, to talk about the college hockey game and how that had grown into a legit avenue to the NHL and so much more.
Orginally Aired: 12/17/2009 - Season 6 - Episode 172

2013 Exit Interview with Assistant Coach, Steve Sterling
In this 2013 end of the year (Exit) interview with Binghamton Senators Steve Sterling, Host Bob Howard sat down with the long time Assistant Coach and former NHL Head Coach to discuss the 2012-13 season which did have a NHL lock out to start the season. The two discussed many topics and about many players and so much more.
Originally Aired: 5/4/2013

2013 Interview with Brett Lebda, Binghamton Senators Defenseman
Former Binghamton Senators defenseman Brett Lebda and Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard talk about Brett's career, his move from the Rockford IceHogs to the B-Sens and his future.
Originally Aired: 2/22/2013 - Season 9 Episode 277

4-8-23 Recap @ Delaware
Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard recaps and provides insight into the Binghamton Black Bears 8-5 win over the Delaware Thunder in Delaware.
4-8-23 @ Delaware

4-7-23 Recap vs. Delaware
Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard recaps and provides insight into the Binghamton Black Bears 11-1 win over the Delaware Thunder in Binghamton.
4-7-23 vs. Delaware

2014 Interview with Landon Ferraro
You may know his father, Ray Ferraro. His son, Landon Ferraro in 2014 came on to the Power Play Post Show to talk about his career, playing with the Grand Rapids Griffins and about his father.
Originally Aired: 2/6/2014 - Season 10 Episode 317

PPPShow SN 12: Ep 4 - Geno Talks and more.
The host of the Power Play Post Show, Bob Howard broke down the 2 games played last weekend vs. the Elmira Mammoth and the Columbus River Dragons and then looked at this upcoming games vs. the Delaware Thunder before looking at the playoff eligibility of some players.
Then Bob welcomed Geno DeAngelo to the show to talk about many things including his decision to leave the Black Bears just this past weekend and move on to the Elmira Mammoth. He talked about growing up in Binghamton and about his hockey career including his hat trick on Lupos Spiedies night at the Arena.
Total Episode count: 377

2006 Interview with B-Sens Winger, Grant Potulny
Power Play Post Show Host Bob Howard sat down with Grant Potulny to discuss playing with the Binghamton Senators, new rules for the 2005-06 season and even playing in the old Aud up in Utica.
Originally Aired 2/17/2006 - Season 2 - Episode 52

2010 Interview with Goaltender, Mike McKenna
Then with the Lowell Devils, Goaltender Mike McKenna came on the show to talk with Host Bob Howard about his career, playing in Lowell with the Devils and a whole lot more. Check out this Season 6 episode of the Power Play Post Show.
Originally Aired 2/18/2010 - Season 6 - Episode 180

2015 Interview with Brendan Burke
Power Play Post Show host Bob Howard welcomed to the show, then Utica Comets broadcaster Brendan Burke to talk about the 2015 AHL Playoffs and how the Utica Comets played up to that point. Check out Bob's last interview with Brendan before he moved to the NHL for MSG Networks, the New York Islanders and Turner Sports.
Originally Aired: 5/28/2015 - Season 11 - Episode 367