Light the Lamp

Alexis Downie is joined by stickhandling specialist Pavel Barber to talk about the growth of creative skills used in the game of hockey, how he trains people all over the world, and his role as a character in EA Sports NHL 24. Plus, Barber describes the difficulty of Trevor Zegras pulling off “The Michigan” and different ways to execute it.

Alexis Downie is joined by newly acquired forward Cutter Gauthier following the Anaheim Ducks trade with the Philadelphia Flyers this week. Gauthier shares his excitement on joining the Ducks organization, the experience of winning gold with Team USA at the World Junior Championship and being a member of the No. 1 ranked Boston College Eagles hockey team right now. Also, hear about how Gauthier spends his time outside of the rink!

Frank Vatrano was named to the 2024 NHL Western Conference All-Star team! Alexis Downie sat down to chat with Vatrano and Greg Cronin about the honors.

Light the Lamp and Alexis Downie is back in the studio for the first episode of 2024! Downie recaps the recent heroic performance from Lukas Dostal (02:35), setting a new Ducks franchise record for saves in a game, and other notable roster updates, including the return of Isac Lundestrom. Later, hockey YouTube sensation and CEO of the Steve Dangle Podcast Network, Steve "Dangle" Glynn, joins the show to chat about his first NHL game, becoming a content creator, adoration for the sport and more (04:41).

The Anaheim Ducks are completing their 4-game road trip with a visit to Detroit. Alexis Downie recaps the previous three games in New York and New Jersey, as the Ducks are 1-2 so far. Downie also shares an update on the coaching changes around the NHL to this point in the season. Later on, Rinkside Host on Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada's Kyle Bukauskas (8:02) joined the show to talk about his young fandom for the Mighty Ducks and Paul Kariya, favorite moments of his broadcasting career and teams around the NHL he has his eye on right now.

As the busy month November comes to a close, Alexis Downie recaps the recent Anaheim Ducks games as they ride a 7-game losing streak. The latest games this week in Edmonton and Vancouver, but the team returns home to finish out the week. Later on, NHL Network and MLB Network Host, Jamie Hersch (10:08), joined the show to talk about her hockey roots growing up in Minnesota, her journey in broadcasting and all of the big storylines from around the National Hockey League this week. Plus, a special guest appearance by Bruce Boudreau caps off the end of the interview.

Alexis Downie recaps the week of hockey it's been for the Anaheim Ducks as they improve to 9-7 on the season, good for 4th in the Pacific Division. Joining this week's show is 4 major sport broadcaster and returning guest, Kenny Albert (4:12), to talk about his 30th season with FOX Sports, his new book and plenty on a variety of teams around the NHL right now.

As the Anaheim Ducks continue their five-game homestand, Alexis Downie breaks down some of the team's specific improvements, spotlights the rookies and takes a look at the goalie tandem. Later on, Olympic gold medalist and NHL on ESPN analyst AJ Mleczko (7:09) joined the show to talk about her broadcast journey, the growth of women's hockey and much more!

The Ducks are on the rise and currently riding a wild five-game winning streak. Alexis Downie recaps the latest success for the team and highlights NHL Rookie of the Month for October, Lukas Dostal (1:34). Later, NHL on ESPN studio host Arda Ocal returns to Light the Lamp to discuss NHL on ESPN's "frozen frenzy", Ocal's recent interview with 21st Duck Trent Sullivan and the mighty surprise by Anaheim early in the season (5:35).

The Anaheim Ducks have five games under their belt of this NHL season and Alexis Downie gives some insight on the back-to-back play from the weekend. Later on, NHL Fantasy's Anna Dua joins Downie to talk about her background growing up playing hockey, how she got into broadcasting, her teams to watch in each division and what she thinks about the Ducks this season (5:50).

As the Anaheim Ducks 2023-24 season gets underway, Alexis Downie shares a quick recap of the team's opening weekend of hockey! Later on, Sportsnet's Jeff Marek (4:05) returns this season to talk about this new look team in Anaheim, who he thinks will have a big season on the roster and more on his Paul Kariya jersey collection.

Alexis Downie and Emerson Etem host the Plum Carpet event at the Anaheim Ducks 23-24 home opener! The duo interviewed Aly Lozoff, Adam Henrique, Radko Gudas, Mason McTavish, Frank Vatrano and Ducks owner Henry Samueli!

Ahead of the NHL Regular Season, the Anaheim Ducks hosted the annual Golf Classic at Oak Creek Golf Club in support of the Anaheim Ducks Foundation. Alexis Downie first chats with Steve Carroll (00:25), then hit the links to find out how the players were doing throughout the day. Hear from Guy Hebert (3:20), Cam Fowler (7:11), Lukas Dostal (10:48), Trevor Zegras (13:00), Jamie Drysdale (14:42), Ryan Strome (17:29). Max Jones (20:38) and Adam Henrique (23:58).

Trevor Zegras returned to the ice for the Anaheim Ducks just a day after signing his new three-year extension with the Club. Hear from both Zegras and head coach Greg Cronin during their media availability on October 3rd.

The Anaheim Ducks announced Monday morning that the team agreed to terms with Trevor Zegras on a three-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season. GM Pat Verbeek spoke with the media in detail about the signing process.

As the NHL Preseason continues, Alexis Downie shares her picks for players that have stood out from the young talent in the Anaheim Ducks organization as the team sits with a 3-0 record. Later on, Downie is joined by newcomer Radko Gudas (4:55) to discuss his transition to Orange County and what he believes he can bring to the team. Then, Ryan Strome (17:01) and Adam Henrique (27:33) share a look at how their summers went back east training.

Happy Training Camp! Alexis Downie gets you set for the 2023-24 Anaheim Ducks Training Camp beginning this week at Great Park Ice. Downie is joined by forward Troy Terry (04:10), goaltender John Gibson (16:13), and new Duck, Alex Killorn (21:18), to discuss their summers and everything leading up to camp.

Alexis Downie shares a look at what the month of September looks like for the Anaheim Ducks as the 2023-24 NHL season slowly approaches. Then, new voice of the San Diego Gulls, Aaron Cooney, joined the show to talk about his excitement in taking on the new job, his path as a broadcaster and voicing the upcoming rookie tournament in Vegas (07:26)!

One year later, Light the Lamp has finally arrived at Episode 100! And what better way to celebrate than have the "Finnish Flash", Teemu Selanne, join Alexis Downie on the program (1:49). Downie and Selanne talk about his upcoming appearance on Top Gear (3:04), the legendary 2007 Stanley Cup party in Finland (10:00), and a hint of Paul Kariya's return to the studio (28:02).

As the month of August rolls on, the Anaheim Ducks have continued to add more pieces for their 2023-24 season roster! Alexis Downie first catches up with goaltender Alex Stalock on his one-year contract, summer in Minnesota and his excitement for a new opportunity (00:21). Later on, Downie chats with defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin who was recently acquired from the Buffalo Sabres (11:15).

It's officially August and we are 51 days away from the Ducks Preseason opener on Sept. 24th! On the latest edition of Light the Lamp, Alexis Downie checks in with forward Bo Groulx and his sights set on the Ducks Opening Night roster in 2023-24 (0:13). Later, newly signed defenseman Robert Hagg joins Downie to discuss his exciting new move to the west coast and being reunited with best friend Radko Gudas (09:37).

Alexis Downie catches up with the newest members of the Anaheim Ducks organization in this Light the Lamp. Forward Alex Killorn first joined Downie to talk about transitioning from Tampa Bay to Anaheim and bringing leadership to the young locker room (0:13). Later on, defenseman Radko Gudas talks his hard-hitting play, how he got his nickname 'The Butcher' and what he's looking forward to with the Ducks (14:47).

On this special edition of Light the Lamp, Alexis Downie is joined by YouTube and hockey sensation Shannon "The Hockey Guy" Skanes. Downie and Skanes look back at his hockey roots, humble beginnings of his YouTube channel and mistakenly ghosting Michael Bublé. Later, the two talk about Skanes unbelievable jersey collection, a special review of the Anaheim Ducks 30th Anniversary jersey and more!

It's the Anaheim Ducks Development Camp week at Great Park Ice! Alexis Downie caught up with San Diego Gulls Head Coach Matt McIlvane (00:19) who is leading all coaching staff during this week of camp. Later, hear from 2023 NHL Entry Draft selections Damian Clara (11:14), Rodwin Dionicio (18:54), and Vojtech Port (29:03) throughout their first camp with the Ducks.

Alexis Downie and Kent French cover day two of the 2023 NHL Draft from the Music! The two interview the newest Anaheim Ducks draftees: Nico Myatovic (:45), Carey Terrance (6:35), Coulson Pitre (12:45), Yegor Sidorov (17:15) and Konnor Smith (22:40). Ducks TV broadcaster, John Ahlers (29:05), ESPN writer Greg Wyshynski (40:45), Bally Sports personality Pete Blackburn (53:55), former Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf (59:15) and Assistant General Manager, Director of Amateur Scouting Martin Madden (1:10:20) all join the live broadcast from the draft floor.

Alexis Downie and Kent French cover day one of the 2023 NHL Draft from the Music City! Pat Verbeek and Martin Madden join prior to the start of the draft, Leo Carlsson puts on the headset after getting selected, Kenneth Carlsson discusses his excitement for his son, Ducks head coach Greg Cronin shares stories from the draft, Club President Aaron Teats talks about the excitement of the day and Pat Verbeek rejoins to talk about the conclusion of day one.

The 2022-23 NHL season is officially wrapped and the Vegas Golden Knights are the new Stanley Cup champions! Alexis Downie chats with NHL host, Jonny Lazarus, about his firsthand experience covering the Final in Florida and Vegas (7:58). Next up for the league is the NHL Draft next week in Nashville! Bally Sports' Pete Blackburn joined the show to talk about what he's expecting from this year's draft class and how Anaheim is set with the number 2 pick (34:16).

Alexis Downie caught up with Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome about the offseason, including his golf game, training and spending time at home. Plus, hear about Strome's relationship with Ducks new head coach Greg Cronin.

The Anaheim Ducks introduce Greg Cronin as the 11th head coach in franchise history. Kent French hosted the press conference with statements from GM Pat Verbeek and Greg Cronin.

Alexis Downie shares the latest updates from a busy week across the National Hockey League. Downie also shares where the Anaheim Ducks prospects that are taking part in the CHL Memorial Cup are at with their respective teams. Then, to talk through the upcoming Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights, Ducks broadcaster John Ahlers joined in-studio to share his experience calling the recent playoff games for Sports USA Radio and what he's expecting in the final matchup (9:38).

As the Memorial Cup begins this weekend in the Canadian Hockey League, Alexis Downie shares the excitement for the two Anaheim Ducks prospects who will be taking part. Defenseman Olen Zellweger joined the show to talk about how his team in the Kamloops Blazers is preparing to host the tournament, his standout WHL season and more (4:00). Not long after, center Nathan Gaucher of the Quebec Remparts spoke with Downie on winning the QMJHL Championship, how his leadership role has expanded this season and his hopes for the tournament (16:56).

The second round has wrapped up in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Alexis Downie takes you through the Eastern Conference Final matchup, while chatting with Bally Sports South Hurricanes Broadcaster, Mike Maniscalco, on how Carolina is preparing to take on the Florida Panthers in it (7:51). Downie then looks at how the Western Conference Final picture shaped out from the previous round. To talk more on that, Vegas Golden Knights Rinkside Reporter Ashali Vise joined Downie to share details on the season in Vegas, plus a look at their matchup with the Dallas Stars (28:18).

The NHL Draft lottery is in the rearview mirror and the Anaheim Ducks have the number two pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. Alexis Downie goes through the lottery results, while highlighting some additional team news. The Athletic's Senior NHL Prospects Writer, Corey Pronman, joined the show to discuss the available prospects for the Ducks at the second pick, plus more on his thoughts on how the lottery played out (5:24). Later on, TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button hops on to share his perspective of the depth the Ducks have in their system, who his Stanley Cup Playoff most consistent team has been and more (25:28)!

Alexis Downie, Guy Hebert and Kent French host the Anaheim Ducks Draft Lottery Show, presented by Goettl. GM Pat Verbeek and Team President, Aaron Teats, join Alexis to discuss the lottery results and the future of the team. Alexis, Kent and Guy also summarize the lottery.

Alexis Downie opens the show this week by talking through the upcoming NHL Draft Lottery on Monday, May 8th. Then, Emerson Etem joins the show to share his experience as a color analyst for the final Ducks game of the season (2:56). Later on, Downie breaks down what happened in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, while highlighting the matchups of the second round. To talk more in depth on the playoffs, NHL.com writer Nick Cotsonika jumped on to give his perspective of the action while covering it in Seattle (24:23).

Alexis Downie is joined by Anaheim Ducks defenseman Simon Benoit for another special edition of Light the Lamp! Benoit shares his relentless journey to the NHL, his respect for hockey and the motivation behind his game, love for coffee and more!

In a special edition of Light the Lamp, Alexis Downie is joined by Lead Director for the NHL on TNT, Paul "Chopper" Hemming. Hemming shares what goes into putting together an NHL broadcast, his journey behind-the-scenes, hosting a podcast, the Winter Classic and plenty more!

It's the offseason! And we're still bringing you plenty of hockey talk with the Stanley Cup Playoffs underway. Alexis Downie shares opening thoughts on the latest Anaheim Ducks news following the last game of the season. Downie then dives into the eastern conference first round matchups, sharing goal calls, before checking in with ESPN's Greg Wyshynski to talk about the playoffs (11:47). Later on, Downie breaks down the western conference first round matchups with more goal calls and game analysis. To wrap up the show, Bally Sports SoCal Ducks Analyst Guy Hebert joined the show to share his perspective of the playoffs as a goaltender and what teams he's watching closely (36:36).

With the Anaheim Ducks last game of the season, Alexis Downie shares a look at the week it's been leading up to the final Freeway Face-Off game. Downie also goes through the Stanley Cup Playoff picture after the 16th spot was clinched on Wednesday night, while sharing goal calls from Tuesday's slate. Later on, Bally Sports West LA Kings reporter Carrlyn Bathe joined to discuss hockey in SoCal, the continued rivalry between the teams and her connection to the Ducks (11:33).

In the final week of the NHL regular season, Alexis Downie breaks down the Anaheim Ducks first of three games this week, when the Colorado Avalanche came to Honda Center on Sunday. Downie is then joined by the newest Ducks' signee, Jackson LaCombe to catch up on his excitement to be in SoCal, growing his game playing NCAA Hockey, and reuniting with former teammates (7:33). Following the interview, Downie shares an update on the Stanley Cup Playoff picture with goal calls and news.

Alexis Downie wraps up the week with a breakdown of the Anaheim Ducks most-recent game against the Edmonton Oilers before they hit the road for their final road game. Downie also gives updates on the playoff picture with another team clinching a spot, sharing a goal call from the clinching game. Later on, Matt McConnell, Bally Sports Arizona play-by-play broadcaster for the Arizona Coyotes, joins the show to talk about the Yotes new arena this season, how the leadership has been in the locker room, and what he's expecting from the final meeting of Ducks vs. Coyotes (11:17).

Alexis Downie shares updates on the Anaheim Ducks final four home games, plus who's back in the lineup ahead of the team's game vs. Edmonton on Wednesday night. Downie then goes through goal calls from impactful NHL games on Tuesday night. Later in the show, TSN play-by-play voice Gord Miller joined the show to discuss calling the World Junior Championship Mason McTavish save in 2022, watching Connor Bedard and storylines he's keeping his eye on through the end of the regular season (10:15).

Alexis Downie dives into the final two road games of the Anaheim Ducks trip in Edmonton and Calgary over the weekend. Downie also looks at the teams that have clinched their Stanley Cup Playoff spots, while sharing big goal calls from the past couple of days. Later on, Pete Blackburn, who covers the NHL for Bally Sports, joins to talk about the success of the Boston Bruins, the Ducks rebuild and who may clinch the final wild card spots (11:47).

Alexis Downie kicks off the show recapping the Ducks loss to the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night as the team began their 3-game road trip. Downie then continues into goal calls from the NHL slate, plus more updates as the Stanley Cup Playoff picture forms. A little later on, NHL.com Senior Writer Dan Rosen joins to discuss his take on the league's top teams, Anaheim's season and more (10:08).

As the Anaheim Ducks hit the road for a 3-game trip, Alexis Downie recaps how the team ended their recent homestand against a tough Colorado Avalanche team. Downie then takes a look at the NHL playoff picture, and shares goal calls from the past two nights. Later on with Opening Day in Major League Baseball, Bally Sports West Angels reporter/host Erica Weston joined the show to share what the Halos are looking like this season, the best ballpark food, and more on her time filling in on a Ducks game earlier this year (11:52).

Alexis Downie recaps game 7 of 8 in the current Anaheim Ducks second-longest homestand in franchise history. Downie then shares goal calls and news from around the NHL over the weekend. Later on ahead of the Ducks matchup with the Colorado Avalanche, play-by-play voice on Altitude Sports Radio, Conor McGahey, joins the show to discuss the Avs season of injuries, Mikko Rantanen's goal-scoring and what he's expecting in the two team's second meeting this season (8:16).

To wrap up the week, Alexis Downie recaps the Anaheim Ducks' Thursday night loss to the Winnipeg Jets. As a part of that game, Cam Fowler notched his single-season career-high in points with 43. Head Coach Dallas Eakins (1:57) and Kevin Shattenkirk (2:45) spoke after the game on what his leadership has meant to the team this season. Later on, Downie shares goal calls from around the league before welcoming on Bally Sports Midwest Host and Reporter, Alexa Datt (12:40). Datt shares a look into the St. Louis Blues season ahead of their game in Anaheim Saturday night, including all of the changes within the organization.

Alexis Downie shares a look into the recent Anaheim Ducks game against the Calgary Flames as they continue their homestand. Making his NHL debut in that one, Nikita Nesterenko joined Downie to discuss the excitement surrounding the night for him (1:12). Later on, the Ducks prepare to host the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday, and prior to the matchup, voice of the Jets Paul Edmonds joined the show (12:18). Edmonds shares more on Winnipeg's season, notes on defenseman Josh Morrissey and what to expect in the final meeting between the teams.

Halfway through the Anaheim Ducks eight-game homestand, Alexis Downie brings you up-to-speed on the recent game on Sunday vs. Vancouver. Downie then shares interviews with Steve Carroll (3:12), Ryan Getzlaf (6:31) and Emerson Etem (7:22) from the inaugural Ducks Alumni Golf Tournament. Later in the show, Senior Fantasy Editor for the NHL Pete Jensen joins to discuss which players have been on the rise lately, as well as what teams to keep your eye on in the future (15:32).

Alexis Downie dives into the details of the previous Anaheim Ducks game against the New York Islanders on Wednesday. Downie then shares goal calls from Thursday night in the NHL. Later on, Columbus Blue Jackets analyst and former NHL player, Jody Shelley, joined the show to discuss the season it's been for Columbus, their recent deadline moves and what the future of the club looks like as they retool (10:29).