In this episode of Hawk Talk, hosts Ross Simnor, Jake Morissette, and Connor Jones reunite with former Nighthawks, Scott McAway, and Brad Campbell. The discussion includes reminiscing about their playing days, memorable stories, and fascinating experiences, such as intense rivalries, road trips, and locker room tales. The hosts and guests reflect on the evolution of the team, sharing personal anecdotes and insights on what made their time with the Nighthawks special. The episode wraps up with updates on where the guests are now and their current lives, including careers, family, and living in new places.

• [00:26] Hosts' Banter and Guest Introduction
• [01:12] Guest Stories and Early Hockey Memories
• [05:34] First Season Challenges and Rivalries
• [06:53] Playoff Memories and Rivalries
• [11:41] Toughness and Fights in Early Hockey
• [13:06] Road Trips and Team Stories
• [14:49] Frozen Gear and Unusual Coaching Decisions
• [15:09] The Trail Series: A Turning Point
• [17:29] Team Dynamics and Memorable Characters
• [20:58] Wild Parties and Blame Games
• [22:34] Brawls and Bus Troubles
• [25:08] Life After Hockey: Where Are They Now?
• [28:23] Looking Back and Moving Forward

Key Highlights:

• Introduction: Hosts introduce their guests, Brad Campeau and Scott Makway, two of the original Hawks.
• Origins of the Nighthawks: Brad and Scott share their journeys to becoming part of the Nighthawks, detailing how they navigated the challenges of being on a newly formed team and the early years in the league.
• Rivalries and Playoff Runs: The episode is filled with stories of intense matchups, particularly against Trail, and memorable playoff moments that solidified the team's place in the community.
• Behind the Bench: The conversation explores the off-ice antics, including a coach who missed a crucial playoff game to play rec hockey, leading to a dramatic shift in the series.
• Life After Hockey: Brad and Scott update listeners on where life has taken them after their hockey careers, with Brad enjoying life in Kelowna and Scott settling in sunny Southwest Florida.

Quotes:

• "We were the bad news bears of the league, but that just made us fight harder and grow closer as a team." - Scott Makway
• "Playing in those packed barns with the whole town behind you, there's nothing quite like it."

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