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Behind the Bench

Alexis Downie

Booking Overview

A behind-the-scenes NHL coaching podcast where host Alexis Downie sits down with Anaheim Ducks coaches to discuss strategy, roles, and the season’s goals. For PR pros, it’s a high-credibility platform for sports leadership and performance insights from established NHL coaching staff.

Metrics

Episodes: 17

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 35.3k subscribers

Instagram: 629.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ducksstream@anaheimducks.com

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Host

Alexis Downie - Host of Behind the Bench, interviewing Anaheim Ducks coaching staff throughout the season about coaching philosophies, tactics, and team expectations.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
NHL coaching staff (head coach or assistant coach), with proven coaching track record and team leadership responsibilities
Required Achievements:  
NHL head-coaching tenure and milestones, Championship-level coaching experience, Notable impact areas (e.g., power play, penalty kill)

Recent Guest Discussions

Joel Quenneville - Coaching Career Milestones, Leadership Under Pressure, Expectations For The Season Stretch

Ryan McGill - Joining The Organization, Coaching Background, Penalty-kill Tactics And Fit With The Ducks

Jay Woodcroft - Joining The Coaching Staff, Working With Joel Quenneville, Power-play Improvement Philosophies

Recent Topics

Hockey, NHL, Coaching, Leadership, Sports Management

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Behind the Bench
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Episode 16 ft. Joel Quenneville

September 22, 2026

Anaheim Ducks Head Coach Joel Quenneville sits down with Alexis Downie ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. Quenneville shares insight into what he's seeing in the shortened training camp, building up expectations for year two and talk on some of the tough roster decisions ahead.

Episode 15 - End of 2025-26 Season with Joel Quenneville

May 19, 2026

The 2025-26 Anaheim Ducks season came to a close after two rounds of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head Coach Joel Quenneville spoke with the media following the team's exit.

Episode 14 ft. Coach Joel Quenneville

February 24, 2026

Anaheim Ducks Head Coach Joel Quenneville sits down with Alexis Downie as he remains just one win away from 1,000 as an NHL head coach. Quenneville will become the second coach in NHL history to hit the milestone. The two then reminisce on his career by looking back at his first job in St. Louis, three Stanley Cup wins in Chicago, coaching in Florida and now Anaheim. At the end, Quenneville shares his expectations for the final stretch of this Ducks season.

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Behind the Bench
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How do I get in touch with Behind the Bench?

Behind the Bench is hosted by Alexis Downie. Its publicly listed email is ducksstream@anaheimducks.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Behind the Bench?

The publicly listed email for Behind the Bench: ducksstream@anaheimducks.com.

How many listeners does Behind the Bench have?

Podseeker estimates Behind the Bench reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Behind the Bench?

Behind the Bench typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: NHL coaching staff (head coach or assistant coach), with proven coaching track record and team leadership responsibilities. Common among recent guests: NHL head-coaching tenure and milestones; Championship-level coaching experience; Notable impact areas (e.g., power play, penalty kill). Recent guests include Joel Quenneville, Ryan McGill, and Jay Woodcroft.

How hard is it to get booked on Behind the Bench?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Behind the Bench cover?

Recent episodes cover Hockey, NHL, Coaching, Leadership, and Sports Management. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ducksstream@anaheimducks.com

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