Peach State Puck

Ep. 12: Could UGA Become Georgia’s First NCAA Hockey Program? | Interview with Head Coach

UGA Hockey is entering a new era. In Episode 12 of Peach State Puck, Matteen Rad sits down with UGA Ice Dawgs head coach John Camp to discuss the growth of hockey at the

Ep. 11: Captain Kirk: It’s Championship or Bust in Columbus

The landscape of the FPHL is changing, and the Columbus River Dragons believe their opportunity has arrived. In Episode 11 of Peach State Puck, host Matteen Rad sits dow

Ep. 10: How the Savannah Ghost Pirates Sell Out EVERY Game with Isaac Basinger

How does a professional hockey team in coastal Georgia sell out every single home game it plays? In Episode 10 of Peach State Puck, host Matteen Rad heads south to uncov

Ep. 9: A New Era for Atlanta Hockey? Inside the Gladiators’ Big Reveal with Guy Chiarenza

Something is changing in Atlanta hockey. In Episode 9 of Peach State Puck, host Matteen Rad dives inside the Atlanta Gladiators’ major announcement and what it reveals ab

Ep. 8: Scott Burt’s Incredible Story: Cancer, Comebacks & a New Era for Athens Hockey

A new era of Athens hockey is about to begin. In Episode 8 of Peach State Puck, host Matteen Rad sits down with new Athens Rock Lobsters head coach Scott Burt for his fir

Ep. 7: How The Hockey Barn is Growing Hockey in Georgia with Kyle Kinzie

What does it take to build a hockey player? More importantly, what does it take to build a lifelong hockey fan? In Episode 7 of Peach State Puck, host Matteen Rad explore

Ep. 6: What It Really Takes to Broadcast a Hockey Game | Behind the Scenes with Matteen Rad

Every hockey game begins long before the opening faceoff. Before the lights come on, before the cameras roll, and before a single goal is scored, hours of preparation hav

Ep. 5: The People Who Built Georgia Hockey | Behind the Ice with Kyle Schnitzer

In Episode 5 of Peach State Puck, host Matteen Rad shines a spotlight on the people who rarely receive the recognition they deserve but have helped shape hockey throughou

Ep. 4: Can Hockey Finally Work in Augusta with Brian Patafie

For nearly two decades, the city of Augusta, Georgia has experienced one of the most fascinating stories in minor league hockey. Two professional franchises arrived with

Ep. 3: The Untold Reality of Minor League Hockey with Devin Dobek

In Episode 3 of Peach State Puck, host Matteen Rad takes listeners behind the curtain of professional hockey to reveal a side of the game that fans rarely get to experien

Ep. 2: How Hockey Took Over My Life: From Georgia Kid to Hockey Broadcaster

In Episode 2 of Peach State Puck, host Matteen Rad pulls back the curtain and shares the deeply personal story of how hockey became one of the defining passions of his li

Ep. 1: The Rise of Hockey Across the Peach State

In the debut episode of Peach State Puck, host Matteen Rad explores a question that would have sounded absurd to many hockey fans just a decade ago: Has Georgia become a

Preview: First Episode Coming Monday, June 22

The story of hockey in Georgia deserves to be told. From Columbus to Macon. Athens to Savannah. Duluth to Augusta. Every rink, every fanbase, every rivalry, every story.