The Secret to the London Knights’ Memorial Cup Success | McKeen’s Hockey Show #6

Radio play-by-play voice of the London Knights, Mike Stubbs, joins Kyle to break down how Mark and Dale Hunter have built a junior hockey powerhouse in London. They also reflect on the legacy of several Knights stars as they move on to the pro ranks.

Mike's career in the OHL has spanned over three decades. You can find him @stubbs980 on X (https://x.com/stubbs980) and at Global News London CFPL 980 (https://globalnews.ca/radio/am980/).

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:10 Mark & Dale Hunter Purchase the Knights
03:30 The Pinnacle of Junior Hockey
05:10 Building a Championship-winning Roster
09:15 Sam Dickinson and "impacting winning hockey"
10:00 How Dale Hunter helps players find confidence
11:15 Building a 'Mini-NHL'
15:20 The 2021 OHL Draft & Scouting During the Pandemic
17:45 Easton Cowan is Built for Big Stages
24:10 Denver Barkey: The Captain
26:48 Oliver Bonk is a Ready-made Pro
29:40 Kasper Halttunen: "A Guy You Root For"
34:00 Sam Dickinson: "This Guy's Gonna Play 20 Years in the NHL"








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