On this episode of UPR, we're joined by special guests, Ben Wilner and Jordan Parise, to help interview, Ron Kunisaki, the founder of BASE Hockey.

We talk about how Ron transitioned from the golf industry to the hockey industry in the 1990s, innovations in the hockey stick industry, and how marketing affects gear throughout the leagues.

Lastly, we talk about how BASE hockey has revolutionized hockey sticks and how their fitting process has mastered stick design.

On this episode of UPR, we're joined by special guests, Ben Wilner and Jordan Parise, to help interview, Ron Kunisaki, the founder of BASE Hockey.
We talk about how Ron transitioned from the golf industry to the hockey industry in the 1990s, innovations in the hockey stick industry, and how marketing affects gear throughout the leagues.
Lastly, we talk about how BASE hockey has revolutionized hockey sticks and how their fitting process has mastered stick design.

Get all the hockey action on the Utah ice, from high schools, to tier 1 juniors, NCAA and pros. Rockers Gary Michaels and Jay Stevens of 103.5 the Arrow host the Utah Puck Report, bringing you candid interviews with up-and-coming hockey stars, following their journey from Utah into the pros. A former Utah Grizzly, Jay has the inside track and Gary has played and coached the local ice for many moons. Jay and Gary catch you up on all things hockey, gear manufacturers, and which pro scouts are looking at which players.

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Ron Kunisaki describes building BASE Hockey, the marketing industry, and how the hockey stick has evolved

Season 6 kicks off with Steve Konowalchuk, the first player from Salt Lake to make it to the NHL. Jay and Steve talk about growing up in Salt Lake, and the other players, coaches, and parents that helped create a special team.

Then they get into how Steve and his brother Brian made the unexpected leap to Canada. Steve talks about his NHL career, and what it was like to play against Joey Mullen and other former Golden Eagles that he had grown up watching.  

The two also talk about the ups and downs of making or not making teams. They finish up talking about Steve's current job with the Colorado Eagles. 

Season 6 kicks off with Steve Konowalchuk, the first player from Salt Lake to make it to the NHL. Jay and Steve talk about growing up in Salt Lake, and the other players, coaches, and parents that helped create a special team.
Then they get into how Steve and his brother Brian made the unexpected leap to Canada. Steve talks about his NHL career, and what it was like to play against Joey Mullen and other former Golden Eagles that he had grown up watching.  
The two also talk about the ups and downs of making or not making teams. They finish up talking about Steve's current job with the Colorado Eagles.

Steve Konowalchuk talks about his Utah roots,  NHL career,  and the Colorado Eagles

Jay Stevens is joined by Tyson Whiting(Utah Grizzlies play-by-play announcer) to discuss everything from the potential NHL team moving to Salt Lake City, which building would be best suited to host the NHL, and Tyson's journey from Kearns High announcer to becoming the voice of the Utah Grizzlies.

We also dive into what the future holds for the Utah Grizzlies with all of the movement in the Colorado Avalanche system, some of the weirdest and funniest times Tyson has had as the voice of the Grizzlies, and how he learned to broadcast hockey games while sitting by himself watching them on TV, 

Lastly, we recap the Grizzlies' last two seasons, how much fun it was to watch certain players grow, and where we think they’ll end up in the next few years.

Related Links:

Tyson on Twitter: @TysonOnSports

Utah Puck Report on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/utahpuckreport

Utah Grizzlies: https://www.utahgrizzlies.com/

Jay Stevens is joined by Tyson Whiting (Utah Grizzlies play-by-play announcer) to discuss everything from the potential NHL team moving to Salt Lake City, which building would be best suited to host the NHL, and Tyson's journey from Kearns High announcer to becoming the voice of the Utah Grizzlies.
We also dive into what the future holds for the Utah Grizzlies with all of the movement in the Colorado Avalanche system, some of the weirdest and funniest times Tyson has had as the voice of the Grizzlies, and how he learned to broadcast hockey games while sitting by himself watching them on TV, 
Lastly, we recap the Grizzlies' last two seasons, how much fun it was to watch certain players grow, and where we think they’ll end up in the next few years.
Related Links:
Tyson on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TysonOnSports">@TysonOnSports</a>
Utah Puck Report on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/utahpuckreport">https://www.facebook.com/utahpuckreport</a>
Utah Grizzlies: <a href="https://www.utahgrizzlies.com/">https://www.utahgrizzlies.com/</a>

Tyson Whiting on being the voice of the Utah Grizzlies and potential NHL team in SLC

In this week's episode, host Jay Stevens sits down with Utah born players, Nick Halloran and Daniel Brickley to discuss their exciting, championship winning season in Modo Sweden. The group talks about how the path that led them to Modo, the ups and downs over the years, what it takes to be mentally strong and the realistic life of a professional athlete.

The group also talks about the current state of hockey in Utah, the possibility of Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake owner Ryan Smith bringing an NHL team to Salt Lake.

In this week's episode, host Jay Stevens sits down with Utah born players, Nick Halloran and Daniel Brickley to discuss their exciting, championship winning season in Modo Sweden. The group talks about how the path that led them to Modo, the ups and downs over the years, what it takes to be mentally strong and the realistic life of a professional athlete.
The group also talks about the current state of hockey in Utah, the possibility of Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake owner Ryan Smith bringing an NHL team to Salt Lake.

Ron Kunisaki describes building BASE Hockey, the marketing industry, and how the hockey stick has evolved

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