Dr. Hockey

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley are joined by Director Joshua Riehl to discuss the incredible story behind the conception of "The Russian Five" - a documentary that explores the story of the Detroit Red Wings' work to finally break their decades-long Stanley Cup drought by extracting players from the Soviet Union. Jason. Is. Pumped. #KeepitRiehl 

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley bust out their playoff brackets... Think you're smarter than the docs? Join the Dr. Hockey Bracket Challenge for your chance to become... wait for it... A SPECIAL GUEST ON THE SHOW!! Lace up your playoff skates boys and girls.

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley break down the tight playoff race and the teams looking to clinch a playoff berth. The docs also talk Connor McDavid's unhappiness in Edmonton, the curse of the Presidents' Trophy, and of course Jason has to mention his Michigan State Spartans' Final Four appearance... and possible championship? PLUS, we dust off our NHL Bracket Challenge!! Winner of the Bracket Challenge gets to be a guest-for-an-episode on the Dr. Hockey Podcast! Sign up NOW!

Is your team stuck in the basement? Down & out? A bottom feeder? Looking ahead to next year? Well this is your episode! We don't just show love to the franchises in the black. Jay & Jason are joined by Dr. Anthony Corrado & Kristy Flannery to discuss the continued woes of the New Jersey Devils, and other teams perpetually stuck in the basement... Check us out on Instagram! Special thanks to W/R.

Jay performs emergency surgery on Jason after a popcorn incident... you read that correctly. Playoffs just around the corner, so the docs discuss who's on the bubble, and give some wisdom about your wisdom teeth. The Sharks have quietly ripped off 15 of the last 19, Carey Price becomes the Habs' all-time winningest goalie, James Dolan dusts off his trusty "life-time ban" playbook, and the docs ask some tough questions... Will Tampa Bay break the single-season record of 62 wins? Will Jason & the Red Wings win the draft lottery? Which teams will have a tough time protecting players from Seattle?

A real miracle on ice... Jib Street was playing in a beer league hockey game in Charlotte, North Carolina when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest, and didn’t have a pulse for over five minutes. Luckily, also on the ice was Dr. Craig Bryant, an emergency room doctor who immediately sprung into action, started CPR, and used an AED ( Automatic External Defibrillator ) unit to restart Jib's heart. Jay & Jason chat with Jib & Dr. Bryant about the incredible events that saved Jib's life. 

Jay & Jason discuss the hottest team in the NHL - the Carolina Hurricanes! The Canes are poised for a deep playoff run... and Don Cherry is pissed. The docs also chat with ESPN's Adam Gold - Host of the Adam and Joe Show on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh & the Canes Corner Podcast!

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat ALL TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING with NBC's Larry Timko!

ALL BRUINS EPISODE | Dr. Jay Calvert chats with Fluto Shinzawa - senior writer for The Athletic, covering the Boston Bruins since 2006; also a former staff member of The Boston Globe. Jay and Fluto break down the magic behind the recent success of the Boston Bruins, possible last-minute acquisitions, keys to getting past contenders in the east, and how the B's have seemingly rebuilt on the fly. Follow Fluto on Twitter @FlutoShinzawa!! Cue the Happy Gilmore clip!

Jay and Jason discuss the latest news and headlines ahead of the trade deadline, the St. Louis Blues 11-game winning streak, poor protoplasm, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Jason's giddiness for The Russian Five movie, the San Jose Shahobs, Tampa Bay, New York Islanders, destinations for trade deadline candidates, Gritty torture, and David Puddy's puck drop fail.

Jay chats with Jeremy Roenick about the playoff race in the east & west, and which teams & players may be on the move ahead of the trade deadline! Including JR's thoughts on the league leading Tampa Bay Lightning, Zuccarello's potential landing spot, Matthew Barzal and his team of the year New York Islanders, Vancouver's Elias Petterson, and his misson to find the most passionate hockey comunity in America! Vote for your local Arena/Community at Kraft Hockeyville!

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley recap their experience at the Anaheim Ducks Center Ice Party! PLUS, we talk Malkin's suspension, Jumbo Joe passing Mr Hockey on the assist list, elites without cups, the western conference race, and the craziest fan bases during playoffs. 

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss Austin Matthews' contract extension, the surprise of the NY Islanders, the upcoming trade deadline, and Ovechkin breaks Fedorov's record for Russian scoring, so we discuss our "Mt. Russian-more" (( All-Time top Russian-born NHL stars )) Who's on YOUR Mt. Russian-more? PLUS, the docs talk 3D nipple tattooing, modified star flaps, and curbside diagnoses. Feat. Special Guest Dr. Katherine Rose!

Dr. Calvert chat with JT the Brick of FOX Sports Vegas! The man with the inside track on the Vegas Golden Knights(Producer Sean is VERY happy). Jay and JT talk about the miracle rise of the Vegas Golden Knights and their first year success, their explosive offense and physical defense, the anomaly of the Vegas flu, Gerard Gallant's leadership, the evolution of the franchise, and the next era of the NHL. PLUS, JT talks about his journey from stock broker to sportscaster, from becoming Jim Rome's Smack Off Champion to his new life in Las Vegas! Check out his podcast JT and Looney on Apple Podcasts! 

Jay and Jason chat with Matt Larkin, senior content producer for The Hockey News! The guys chat with Matt about his role with the publication, changes in the business of sports reporting and the evolution of The Hockey News. Including the rise of the Toronto Maple Leafs and their acquisition of defensemen Jake Muzzin for LA, the era of analytics, rising stars, trade rumors, playoff predictions, and thoughts on All-Star Weekend... dunk tank?? Follow Matt on Twitter @THNMattLarkin

Jay and Jason invite Geordie Day, Writer/Director of "Tough Guy: The Bob Probert Story" - a documentary exploring archival footage and personal testimonials from the life and career of legendary NHL tough guy Bob Probert, coming to the US this Spring! The guys discuss the inception of the film, the evolution of the enforcer, and the incredible details of the life and legend of Bob Probert - from the fights, the battles with addiction, and his impact on the ice. First, Jason reaches the height of his germaphobia while on vacation, and the docs discuss medical mnemonics and stories from the trauma bay - DON'T LOOK AT THE LEG.

Dr. Calvert speaks with Luke Sandler of the ECHL Kalamazoo Wings, farm system team for the Vancouver Canucks and Utica Comets! Jay and Luke chat about his path thru the game of hockey, and his daily battle toward an NHL roster spot! The guys also talk about the dying breed of the enforcer, the importance of the stat sheet, the younger/faster pace of today's game, how the NHL may evolve in the future, and this year’s cup contenders!

Jay tells the full tale of his experience meeting the living legend Mario Lemieux!! Then, Jay & Jason break down the playoff picture as we approach All Star Weekend; Columbus, Tampa Bay & Winnipeg stay hot, Sharks lurking, Calgary benefiting from a poor division, and the Ducks are in record free fall. Plus, cardboard cutouts, mic lessons, re-evaluating Stanley Cup picks, and we open our holiday gifts from Lauren :)

Monday Morning Breakdown with Sean Pronger! Dr. Calvert talks about meeting the legendary Mario Lemieux; and chats with Sean about the upcoming All-Star Weekend, Ovechkin opting for suspension over attending, and how teams look at the half way point!

Anaheim Ducks Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Mark Fitzgerald chats with Dr. Calvert about his role with the team! From his workout regimen, coordinating nutrition and supplementation, what it's like traveling with the team, and why he believes in the power plate and post-game pizza parties!