EWU, Selkirk College seasons previewed on debut Inside the BCIHL podcast

On the debut edition of the 2015/16 "Inside the BCIHL" audio podcast, host Brian Wiebe gets a league-wide update as well as team previews from a pair of head coaches.

First, Brian surveys the progress made in the BCIHL over the past year with League President Kim Verigin, covering topics like recruiting and fan support around the league.

Next, Brian talks with Eastern Washington University head coach Bret Kellogg, who's excited about a strong group of recruits that join team captain Chase Wharton and league scoring leader Beau Walker.

And finally, Brian chats with new Selkirk College head coach Brent Heaven as the Saints prepare to chase a fourth consecutive BCIHL championship. Selkirk returns a number of key players from last season's squad and has added a handful of key recruits with a local Kootenays flavour.

To listen to this week's edition of "Inside the BCIHL", click HERE.

About "Inside the BCIHL":

The British Columbia Intercollegiate Hockey League's audio podcast, "Inside the BCIHL" highlights the top news and stories from around the league each week. Host Brian Wiebe talks with coaches, players and team broadcasters to bring BCIHL fans into the loop with the latest happenings around their favorite team.
 

About Brian Wiebe:

Brian has been involved in broadcasting sports in B.C. for 13 years. In addition, he is the Assistant Instructor for the Radio Arts and Entertainment Program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Prior to that, he served as Program Manager, Morning Host, and Sports Director with Merritt Broadcasting Ltd. in Merritt for close to ten years. Wiebe got his start in sports broadcasting as colour commentator on Burnaby Bulldogs radio broadcasts on CFML 104.5 in 2001.

Wiebe's career in sports also includes stints outside of the broadcast booth, as he was a member of the Merritt Centennials Board of Directors from 2006-2008, including one season as Team President. He also served as Centennials' webmaster from 2006-2012 and Media & Communications Coordinator from 2010-2012.

He also is a contributing writer to the BC Hockey League's Smart Hockey Magazine and maintains a hockey blog called Brian's Banter covering the BCIHL, NCAA, BCHL, PJHL, KIJHL, BCMML and more. Wiebe is a graduate of the Radio Broadcasting Program at BCIT. Wiebe and his wife, Karla, live in Port Moody with their sons Evan and Riley. Contact Brian via email.