Halford & Brough in the Morning

In hour one, Mike & Jason look back at the previous day in sports, they talk a nail-biter OT win for Team Canada over Czechia (3:00), plus they discuss yesterday's Olympic Men's Hockey quarterfinal action with ESPN's Greg Wyshynski (27:45).  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In hour two, Mike & Jason look ahead to Canada's semifinal matchup versus Finland tomorrow and discuss if Sidney Crosby will play after leaving the quarterfinal game due to injury (3:00), plus they chat with Boston Globe Olympic reporter Matt Porter (30:47) who joins the show from Milan.  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Frank Seravalli, NHL and Olympic insider for Victory Plus reporting from Milan/Cortina. He gives on-site health and lineup updates for Canada and Czechia. He assesses Lucas Dostal, Czech scoring threats, and Canada’s injury picture. He also breaks down U.S. vs Sweden routines, Sweden’s lineup puzzles, and NHL roster gossip like Kings and Elias Pettersson interest.

They juggle live play-by-play updates from Canada vs Czechia and react to a late power-play goal. They debate national identity in club sports and whether teams should prioritize local players. Line chemistry and Nathan MacKinnon’s fit get scrutinized. They riff on Olympic star-making, meme culture around player reactions, and Vancouver soccer and MLS moves.

Frank Seravalli, NHL insider and Olympic reporter live from Milan, gives quick takes on Sweden’s plotting style, surprising lineup choices, and whether they can upset the U.S. He also breaks down U.S. roster stability, key line chemistry, and goaltending intrigue. Short, timely updates from the Olympic ice with trade gossip sprinkled in.

David Amber, Sportsnet NHL host and Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster, brings sharp international hockey perspective. He previews Canada vs Czechia, discusses goaltending risks and hot goalies, assesses lineup choices and injury impacts, and highlights young breakout talent. Short, punchy hockey talk focused on matchups and tournament implications.

Stephen Wino, AP hockey reporter on the ground in Italy, gives on-the-ice updates and locker-room perspective. He breaks down practice details for Canada, explains France’s suspension, and evaluates U.S., Sweden and Slovakia tournament dynamics. Short, lively takes on goaltending, lineup decisions and NHL ripple effects.

Uffe Bodin, Swedish hockey journalist and commentator, breaks down Team Sweden’s trouble spots and Elias Pettersson’s role. He looks at goaltending and line tinkering. He discusses center depth and Philip Forsberg’s odd usage. He assesses Pettersson’s defensive work, penalty kill role, and whether he can lift Sweden against top rivals.

Stephen Whyno, AP hockey reporter on the ground in Italy covering Olympic men’s hockey. He previews Canada’s quarterfinal lineup and practice updates. He breaks down tournament storylines: U.S. strategy and scoring questions, Sweden’s struggles, Slovakia’s breakout, and NHL injury/gossip impacting rosters.

Carissa Duncan, CBC Sports reporter specializing in women's hockey, breaks down the Canada vs USA gold-medal clash. She highlights Poulin's leadership and two-way game. She examines defensive matchups, Renata Fast's role, Abby Murphy's agitator impact, and the key goaltending comparison. Short, sharp takes on tactics, personnel, and how Canada might pull off the upset.