Joining the SOI crew this week is Tampa Bay Lightning anthem singer Sonya Bryson-Kirksey. Sonya talks about becoming the anthem voice for the Lightning, what the Anthem means to her and how she became one of the most devoted Tampa Bay fans. Sonya shares a message on how you can learn more about MS and help by going to mssociety.com as well as msfoundation.com ...... P.S. Kwame does a little singing of his own (it's not very good) Before chatting with Sonya, Elijah claims to be the best at NHL 21...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min
There is a storm coming and she's called MGM. Mikyla chops it up with the guys to speak about her experience playing with the Toronto 6ix as well has her hopes and dreams to not only continue playing professional Womens hockey, but to play for her country one day, wink wink Team Canada. But first, Akil owes Kwame and apology, a black history month recap and Elijah has to go because he's studying for exams.
Mar 03, 2021•49 min
Nigel and Frantz are two coaches from the Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning that you probably never heard of. Nigel is the Lightning video coach and Frantz is the goalie coach. They join the show to talk about winning the Stanley Cup and their experiences as coaches of colour. Plus, they explain how the game has changed from when they first started in hockey. Before they join, the boys chop it up about Kwame's Canadian debut of Soul On Ice Past, Present & Future on Sportsnet, Akil sha...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 31 min
20 years ago Sean Brown, Georges Laraque, Mike Grier, Anson Carter and Joaquin Gage played on the Edmonton Oilers, why is this a big deal? Well it is the first time in NHL history that 5 Black players played on the same team. For them it wasn't a big deal, but the more people started to talk about it, the more they realized how special it all was. This week, 3 of the 5 guys sit down with the boys to talk about that great experience and reminisce about the good old days. Before the conversation, ...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 21 min
We have some queens of the game taking over the podcast. Kelsey Kolzer, Blake Bolden, Saroya Tinker and Sarah Nurse kick Akil, Elijah and Kwame off their own show for a special episode with special guest and Hall Of Fame inductee Angela James. AJ joins the conversation to talk about growing up playing hockey, the disappointment of not making team Canada and the joy of being a mother and coaching young girls of colour. But first Blake, Saroya, Sarah and Kelsey chat it up about how they have been ...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 17 min
It's our first show of Black History Month and we start it off with two guys who held down what many say is the toughest job in hockey. Darren Banks and Peter Worrel join the conversation with the crew. They provide a great perspective on the future of hockey for minority players. Peter shares some deep stories of bigotry that he felt made him a better person and Darren explains why he loved being a journeyman. Before Darren and Peter, the guys talk shop, P.O Joseph has been killing it and there...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Al Montoya joins the conversation to speak about his early beginnings as young goalie from Chicago. Al shares stories of growing up as a kid from an immigrant family, plus, he talks about a Goalie fight he once had. Before Al, Akil talks about his first shootout goal as a pro and the boys talk about the upcoming Black History Month. We can't forget to mention Akil and Elijah make their Hip Hop video debut. "Legacy" from the album with the same name, look out for the video released this Friday. T...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 18 min
The boys are back!! Elijah, Akil and Kwame are back for another season and to start it off they catch up on some straight hockey talk. Elijah demonstrates why one day he will be a GM of an NHL team. Akil reveals that he just started watching Game of Thrones now, a little late Akil.... and Kwame is making up new hockey terms, while Akil and Elijah set him straight. Next week we return with a guest, but for now, enjoy the Old man and the Get Busy Boys
Jan 20, 2021•46 min
2020 has been one crazy year, but we all need to find something we can be grateful for. Akil, Elijah and Kwame are grateful to be able to share their thoughts and be a part of the podcast world each week with great guests. This episode is pt 2 of the year's recap and sharing some special clips from past guests Cabbie, Joel Ward and the NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. The boys also get to talk about World Jr's as well as the new Zale apparel t-shirt available while supplies last so go to zaleappar...
Jan 06, 2021•45 min
2020 has been a hard year for a lot of us but we also have to look at the positive. Kwame, Akil and Elijah want to thank everyone for joining the podcast every week. On this week's episode Kwame gives us a quick look back at some of the highlights of the past year. We'll be back with season 2 soon but for now enjoy some clips from guest like Brian Burke, Evander Kane, Georges Laraque, Sarah Nurse and more. Be sure to also check out the Soul on ice IG page made by Brother B who you can also find ...
Dec 30, 2020•38 min
Returning to the show for the season finale is fan favorite Joel Ward here to talk about his new job as assistant coach in the AHL. Wardo also shares some deep thoughts about his time in the NHL and the feeling of being isolated and the hope that the next generation of young players of color is in a place where they don't have to feel that way. But first the boys chop it up and Akil talks about a great new initiative he and his mother are starting with children in Africa. Go to the instagram pag...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 27 min
Kwame goes one on one to find out a little more about how Gary Bettman became the most powerful man in hockey. Todays 1v1 is all about getting to know Gary Bettman. From his childhood, to attending law school, working at the NBA to now being the Commissioner of the NHL, this conversation with Gary Bettman is an excellent listen!
Dec 14, 2020•47 min
Minnesota Wild defenseman and all-around good gy Matt Dumba joins the show this week. Matt talks about about training with Austin Mathews, Anthony Duclair and Connor McDavid. He also shares some of his ideas about growing the game of hockey and his speech during the playoffs that impacted the hockey world. Dumba also has some fashion tips for Akil. Wait did Akil talk greasy to Dumba and is Dumba gonna take it? But first, Jasper Weatherby and Jacob Bernard-Docker talk about the decision to kneel ...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 20 min
This 1v1 with Kwame is a little different because he's not only joined by one but 5 amazing females that are making major moves in the hockey. Sarah Nurse, Kianna Scott, Blake Bolden Kelsey Kolzer and Saroya Tinker join the conversation. These ladies talk about their careers in hockey and the change that is coming. Each of these ladies are proud to be pioneers and it's time for them to share their stories.
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 7 min
One of the most decorated Hockey broadcasters in the business joins the crew. His new book is called EVERYDAY HOCKEY HEROS and Bob chats with the boys about his first chapter which deals with racism in hockey from the view point of two guys he played with as a kid. They also talk about World Juniors and Bob gives Akil some props on his game winning goal in the World Juniors. But first, Akil is almost done in Germany, Elijah found his tooth and Kwame discusses the fight between Mike Tyson and Roy...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 32 min
I bet you think we wouldn't be able to get Burkie to do a top 5 song list huh? Well, we did. Brian Burke aka Burkie joins the show today to speak about his new book Burke's Law which is available right now. From his early days playing hard nose hockey in Minnesota to moving up the ranks in the NHL, Brian shares some great stories and a side of himself rarely seen. He also shares some of the do's and dont's for any player hoping to make it into the NHL. And Yes!!!! We got his top 5 Hype songs and...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 51 min
November is Hockey fights Cancer Month and this week's episode is dedicated to the warriors we have lost to this battle, including Pat Burns, Bryan Murray, Ed Snider, Dale Hawerchuk and Trudy Daley just to name a few. We also celebrate those who have fought this terrible disease. Eddie Olczyk joins us to talk about his early career in hockey, being apart of the Stanley Cup Champion 1994 New York Rangers, and his journey battling stage 3 colon cancer. He shares his inspirational story for all to ...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 38 min
This week's guest is a special one for the boys, he has impacted both of them in one way or another. Two-time Stanley Cup winner Trevor Daley joins the show to talk about his involvement in the HDA (Hockey Diversity Alliance) growing up in Toronto and the lessons he learned from his mother Trudy Daley (Rest in Peace). Akil and Trevor share great stories of how they are and have been connected, and we also find out what is next for him in retirement. Trevor also shares how great it was to win two...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 30 min
He is never short for words, he is never short on stories and on this episode he doesn't disappoint. Joining the crew is one of the toughest, most loveable guys to have the role of enforcer in the NHL. Big Georges Laraque is in the house and he shares some great stories. Coming from humble beginnings in Montreal, Canada, his parents said if you want to play hockey you are on your own... he was 7 years old and he had something to prove to his parents and to the people in the stands who called him...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 51 min
JT brown joins the show once again to speak about the gaming world and how he has been doing since the NHL pause. JT is a free-agent and he fills us in on his future hopes and talks about what it takes to be a great teammate and speaking up on social justice issues. Kwame also shares his Biggie Smalls encounter, but with no photo do we think the story in legit, you decide. Before JT, Akil gives us an update rom Germany and man oh man is he looking big in his new uniform. We also want to welcome ...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr 28 min
Quinton Byfield became the highest drafted black athlete in the history of the NHL. QB is what they call him and he joins the crew to talk about draft day, bowties, video games and what it means too potentially be called a King. Q and Akil also share some interesting facts behind being drafted and their shared nervous experience during their draft interview. Before Byfield, Akil and Elijah once again start talking trash because EA Sports NHL 21 is out and the fight for who is best is up for grab...
Oct 21, 2020•59 min
What can we say about today’s 1v1 guest? He was the first black athlete to play in the NHL, he’s been an ambassador for the NHL for the past 30 years, he was just inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, he’s been in two documentaries and has just released his book "Willie". Kwame goes 1v1 with icon Willie O’Ree. Wille talks about his parents and his two siblings who helped shaped his life. He also talks about his relationship with commissioner Gary Bettman and all the lives he’s been able to touc...
Oct 19, 2020•46 min
Last week at the NHL Draft Zayde Wisdom's dream came true, and he joined the guys today to talk about his journey. Before the REAL interview with Zayde starts, Kwame kept the tape rolling and captured some candid conversation before formally introducing Zayde to the audience (8:45). Zayde shares his excitement and talks about some of the hardships he faced that made him the man he is today. But first, guess who's back? Akil joins the crew from Germany and fills us in on his status and how Covid ...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Time to get to know Dylan DeMelo, with free agency coming, Dylan talks about his future, learning from guys like Joel Ward and Joe Thorton and his time with the Sharks. DeMelo shares how proud he is of his friend Bobby Ryan and talks about his time in London ON and what it was like in the NHL bubble. Before Dylan, Elijah and Kwame talk about the 5th anniversary of the documentary Soul On Ice: Past, Present and Future. Kwame looks back at the film that changed his life and what the future holds....
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 4 min
He had one of the toughest jobs in hockey, the enforcer. Val James joins the show to speak about his unlikely run as a professional player in the NHL and AHL. Val shares some personal stores of how tough it was to play hockey in the 70's and 80's as one of the very few black athletes and also the racial issues that led him to stay away from the game for over a decade until he had the courage to write his story in the book entitled Black Ice: The Val James Story. Before Val, Akil Thomas is now in...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Nick Suzuki of the Montreal Canadiens hangs out with Elijah and Kwame. In his first playoffs he's already made a name for himself and now he's taking some time out from golfing in London, Ontario to talk with the guys about bubble life, playing Jr. hockey and the state of the game right now. Fun fact he's related to a very famous environmentalists in Canada, can you guess who? Before Nick joins the pod, Akil shares some great news, he is on his way to Germany to play some hockey for a few months...
Sep 23, 2020•52 min
From Brooks, Alberta Canada to the biggest platform in Canadian Hockey broadcasting, Kwame chats with Hockey Night In Canada Punjabi host Harnarayan Singh, his first 1v1 guest on the podcast. Singh has a new book coming out called One Game At A Time. The book chronicles his path from being the son of an immigrant family, to delivering one of the most iconic hockey calls in history. Can you say Bonino 5 times fast?
Sep 21, 2020•58 min
To get exceptional status in the OHL you have to be a special young player like Connor McDavid. Shane Wright is the 5th player ever to get the “exceptional” status and he joins the guys to talk about playing in the "O" and breaking the rookie scoring record. Wright also talks about his goals as a young player and shares how he scored a goal right off the draw against Akil Thomas. This is a young player that the hockey world will be talking about in the future and the guys are glad to have a chat...
Sep 16, 2020•46 min
One of the funniest broadcasters in the business sits down with the boys to talk about his time at SportsNet and TSN in Toronto. Cabbie talks about going from Cabbie in the Streets to Bleacher Report. He talks about his relationship with Kobe Bryant and explains why Brendan Shanahan won't give him access to Toronto’s leading stars. But first Kwame goes 1v1 with the group MY LUNG CHALLENGE to speak about how you can meet the father of the great one, Walter Gretzky, while staying heathy and doing ...
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 32 min
Kwame discusses the sad passing of actor Chadwick Boseman and the death of Jacob Blake. The time for action is now and Kwame and Elijah chat about their feelings and hopes for the future. While Akil is on his way to Los Angeles, Kwame and Elijah welcome Sean Ramjagsingh to the podcast, Sean leads the EA Sports NHL Franchise (24:00). Sean talks about some of the behind the scenes of creating the new NHL game, how social issues have changed the way they approach gaming in the hockey space and also...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 39 min
