Ward: Confidence, not anger from Slafkovsky

Stephen Brunt joined the show to discuss the backlash to Wayne Gretzky coming out as the honorary captain for Canada at the Four Nations Faceoff, the most politically charged game since the Summit Series, Daniel Jebbison choosing Canada and more!

Pierre McGuire joined the show from Pittsburgh to talk Juraj Slafkovsky's monster Saturday night, what happens between Mikko Rantanen and the Hurricanes, the Oilers, surviving between the benches and more!

Campbell vs Gallo on Habs Lunch discuss what the future is for Owen Beck this season

Campbell vs Gallo chat Trade Deadline and Habs with Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period

The Northern Super League has released its schedule and Michaela and Vanessa chat with Ottawa Rapid FC head coach Katrine Peterson. South Carolina’s incredible 71-game home win streak comes to an end after a blowout loss to UConn. USC guard JuJu Watkins puts up a 38-point game as the NCAA Conference Championships and March Madness lurch ever-closer. Maya Moore and Sue Bird are among the finalists to get on the ballot to gain entrance into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The Connecticut Sun deny Marina Mabrey’s trade request. The WNBA is about to tab Cleveland as its 16th franchise. Napheesa Collier beats Canadian Aaliyah Edwards in the 1v1 Tournament final. The NWSL salary cap is going up.

How to Remain Calm During an Important Hockey Game

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with CF Montreal and MLS Legend Patrice Bernier as they talk about banter on the football pitch, the intangibles of some of the greatest athletes, his experience with Alphonso Davies and Didier Drogba, what to expect from the upcoming MLS season, the high’s and low’s of his career and much more. Catch The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul’s signature wit, it’s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn’t know you needed!

Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire joins the show from Pittsburgh while attending The Mario Lemieux Fantasy Hockey Camp and breaks down what a player's performance at 4 Nations could mean for the upcoming Olympic teams

Former NHL defenceman Aaron Ward breaks down the Canadian win over the Americans at the 4 Nations Face-Off and takes your questions for Ask Aaron Anything

RDS hockey analyst Bruno Gervais on the big win for Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off and who he thinks are the standout players from the tournament