across the pond by David Ashbaugh & Sixten Funquist
Last Updated: March 18, 2026
The only English language podcast for The Swedish Hockey League
ATP Episode 86 - Finals
Sorry for the delay! But we preview the finals between Luleå and Färjestad.
ATP Episode 85 - Semi Finals
With the semi finals well underway we recap what has gone on in each series so far. We also talk about player moves, extensions and trades as well as recap the nominees for this years SHL awards.
ATP Episode 84 - Playoffs
We're back with episode 84 (despite saying it's episode 83 at the start of the cast) and the playoffs are well under way. We recap and catch up with everything that has happened during the post season so far. We also go over some off ice news involving players and staff coming and going from teams.
ATP Episode 83 - Game 52
The title says it all. Tonight is the final day of regular season play and a whole lot can happen in the standings. We go through each team, who they'll be playing and the potential outcomes that are possible for them. We have races at the bottom, in the middle and at the top of the standings. This is going to be a crazy finish to the regular season.
ATP Episode 82 - Final Stretch
With the post season right around the corner the playoff picture, and relegation picture, start to take shape. We discuss the possibilities of what could happen in the standings in the final games of the regular season.
ATP Episode 81 - SHL referee Johan Nordlöf
Happy to have our first ever SHL referee on the show for this episode. Active SHL referee Johan Nordlöf joins us for a chat about life as a ref in the SHL. We also recap the weeks happenings and look forward to the weekends action
ATP Episode 80 -Andrew Calof
Växjö Lakers forward Andrew Calof joins us for a chat on this episode. We also discuss the standings and state of the league coming into the last ten games of the season. We touch briefly on tonights CHL final. And the IIHF makes an unprecedented move against Russian and Belarussian teams
ATP Episode 79 - Staffan Kronwall
Long time KHLer, former Djurgården player and current Cmore colour commentator Staffan Kronwall joins us for a great chat about his career and the game of hockey. We also recap the last weeks action and look ahead to this weeks games.
ATP Episode 78 - SHL Arms Race
There has been massive amounts of players coming in from the KHL and some big names that fans will recognise. So we discuss all the moves and new players coming into the league and finish with a quick chat about the olympics.
ATP Episode 77 -Julie Robenhymer
Sixten is joined by EP Rinkside writer and all around hockey lover Julie Robenhymer for a lengthy chat. We also recap the weeks happenings both on and off the ice
ATP Episode 76 - Rhett Rakhshani
Djurgården forward Rhett Rakhshani joins us for a great chat about his life and career!
ATP Episode 75 - Örebro's Big Week
Örebro was back on the ice this week for the first time since January 8th and they did not disappoint. We also chat about the olympic rosters and more!
ATP Episode 74 - Brendan Shinnimin
It's been an interview we've been trying to lock down since October, but it finally happened! David has a great chat with Luleå forward Brendan Shinnimin and we recap Tuesday and Thursday nights action
ATP Episode 73: Interruptions and Ice Hockey
We discuss a wide range of topics concerning the SHL right now and Sixten rudely interrupts Davids intro! Enjoy
ATP Episode 72 - We're back!
After a longer than expected trip David is back from Canada. And with some good news!
ATP Episode 71 - Mid Season Awards
Things continue to deteriorate in Djurgaården. Things are improving in Timrå and Linköping. We give out our mid season awards for forward, defence, goalie, coach and rookie. We also touch on some NHL news.
ATP Episode 70 - Let There Be Broc
Linköpings very own Broc Little joins Sixten for a great chat! We touch on the dire situation in Djurgården, the ever impressive Frölunda Hockey team and much more!
ATP Episode 69 - Reach Out
Trigger warning: We talk about a pretty heavy topic concerning alleged abuse towards a number of players this episode.
ATP Episode 68 - Standings
Unfortunately no interview today, just Sixten and David talking about the standings.
ATP Episode 67 - Chris Abbott
Rögle General Manager Chris Abbott joins David for an interview. We also recap the past weeks action and update you on some player movement throughout the league.
ATP Episode 66 - Dale Weise: Dutch League Gretzky
Former NHLer, Dutch League superstar and current Oskarshamn forward Dale Weise joins David for a chat. We also recap Thursday nights action and look ahead to Saturdays games
ATP Episode 65 - Matt Murley
Former Timrå player and a man with an incredibly diverse hockey resume, Matt Murley, joins Sixten for a great interview. QWe also recap SHL action from the past week, touch on the NHL and much more!
ATP Episode 64 - Rookie Goaltenders
A pair of SHL rookie goalies greatly impressed the past week, we chat about their performances. We also recap the action from Saturday, talk about individual player news and recap some goings on in the SDHL... and more!
ATP Episode 63 - Johanna Dahlén
Radio play-by-play announcer and expressen reporter Johanna Dahlén joins us on the podcast today to discuss everything from her career to SHL season predictions. Sixten and David also do a full rundown of their season predictions from 14th all the way to 1st. We also recap last nights action from the second game day of the season.
ATP Episode 62 - PUCK DROP!
THE NEW SEASON IS FINALLY UPON US!
ATP Episode 61 - Ten Years On
As we approach the ten year anniversary of the Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash we start the episode with a look back on the victims and how it affected the hockey world.
ATP Episode 60 - Pre Season
The pre season is underway and we'e less than a month from puck drop on the regular season! We discuss the pre season action so far, touch on player acquisitions and departures and do some predictions for the season to come
ATP Episode 59 - Uncertainty in Brynäs
The situation in Brynäs is not looking bright as they still have yet to appoint a new Sports Director. Växjö, Timrå and Linköping all add new players to their roster.
ATP Episode 58 - Hot in Linköping
Lots of player movement to update you guys on, Linköping signs a big name between the pipes, Malmö inks an NHL veteran and much more! We also discuss an interesting idea by Sixten about a potential fifth referee.
ATP Episode 57 - Concrete Drilling
Lots of player signings and movement this week. We also talk about the NHL playoffs, primarily the Habs/Jets series and also touch on the lottery draft that happened last night... All while Sixten enjoys the lovely sounds of his neighbours drill into the concrete wall behind him!
ATP Episode 56 - Signings, extensions and much more
Lots of things to discuss on todays episode! We break down the winners of this years SHL awards, talk about all the big player moves for each team and touch on the NHL playoffs. Enjoy!
ATP Episode 55 - SHL Champs!
We have our 2021 SHL Champions! A recap pf the final series, a look at more moves around the league, NHL news and so much more. This is a long but good one... enjoy!
ATP Episode 54 - Semi Finals
Our first episode in more than a week is up! We recap the semi finals series, look ahead to the SHL finals matchup and talk about the many player moves throughout the league.
ATP Episode 53 - Guest Host Andrew Gordon, Part 2
Good friend of the show and long time LHC forward Andrew Gordon steps back in as a guest host, this time with David. We discuss the season LHC had, the issues Gordon faced this season and he gives his insight and opinions on the post season so far. Enjoy!
ATP Episode 52 - Barry Smith
We are joined by 5 time Stanley Cup winner, long time NHL Assistant coach and new Head Coach of Djurgården Barry Smith for a chat about his new position and his previous European coaching experience.
ATP Episode 51 - Three Sweeps
We've had three out of the four quarterfinal series wrapped up in just four games... as we all predicted. So we recap those series, look ahead to the semi finals, discuss the one tight series still going on and of course touch on the playout. We also do a quick recap of the SDHL playoffs that have now concluded and more!
ATP Episode 50 - Playoffs!
We've reached the half century mark for our little podcast! To celebrate we welcomed LHC Media Representative Gustaf Douhán to join us for the show.
ATP Episode 49 - Happy Birthday Sixten!
It's Sixtens birthday! But we don't mention that on the show because David forgot.
ATP Episode 48 - Season Recap/Playoff Preview
In this episode we recap the top performing players of the season. Do a rundown of the final regular season standings and look ahead to the first SHL post season in 2 years. IT'S PLAYOFF TIME!!!!!!!!
ATP Episode 47 - ESHL
Sixten and David update the playoffs race and delve into tinfoil hat conspiracies! We're also joined by E-SHL player Hampus Duvefelt to discuss the E-SHL and the NHL.
ATP Episode 46 - Playoff Race Continues
Tight races throughout the standings. Sporadic final few days of the schedule. Key players that could make a difference and much more on this episode of Across The Pond!
ATP Episode 45 - Jack Connolly
Long time SHLer and current Luleå forward Jack Connolly joins us to discuss his collegiate playing days, his adjustments to Swedish life and hockey and of course his time with Luleå.
ATP Episode 44 - Adam Tambellini
Rögles first year forward Adam Tambellini joins David for a chat about his time in North American leagues, his time in Sweden, and Rögles success and team culture.
ATP Episode 43 - One Game a Night
With just two games played since our last episode we focus in on the key races as the push to the playoffs continues. Malmös success and the bottom 5 race is heavily focused on. We touch on the race for top spot and the middle of the pack push for a top 6 finish.
ATP Episode 42 - Malmö On a Roll
The Malmö Redhawks are red hot, the Frölunda Indians are ice cold and so much more! Lots to catch up on in this weeks episode.
ATP Episode 41 - David is Back in Sweden!
After a very long six and a half months David has returned to Sweden!
ATP - Episode 40 - David Gets His Visa
It's official! David is now a resident of Sweden.
ATP - Episode 39 - NHL/Jack Jablonski
In this episode we talk about the debut of a unique NHL season and make our conference predictions. Sixten also chats with Jack Jablonski.
ATP Interview - Kajsa Kalméus
Kajsa Kalméus joins Sixten for her second appearance on Across The Pond.
ATP - Episode 38 - World Juniors
Our first episode of the new year! We chat about the lack of success from Linköping and HV71, touch on the situation in the SDHL and of course we talk about the world juniors tournament!
ATP Interview - Peter Ekholm
Sixten chats with former player and current Sports reporter at NHL.com Peter Ekholm
ATP - Episode 37 - It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
In our final episode before Christmas is upon us we discuss the uncertain situation in Brynäs, chat about new acquisitions and rumours, the upcoming world juniors and more!
ATP Interview - Tommy Boustedt
Intro created by: Tobias Josefsson
ATP Episode 36 - Standings Run Down
David And Sixten do a full rundown of the standings an each team. Who's performing well, who's not meeting expectations and more!
ATP - Episode 35 - Back From Ottawa
Intro created by: Tobias Josefsson
ATP Interview - Richard Lintner
Former SHLer Richard Lintner talks about his diverse career with Sixten.
ATP Episode 34 - Marissa Graham
Marissa Graham joins Sixten to talk about women's hockey in Sweden and more. We do a quick rundown of the Karjala Cup. Talk about another outbreak of COVID within the league and much more.
ATP Episode 33 - The Return of Uffe Bodin
Uffe Bodin makes his second appearance on the show as he chats with Sixten. We recap the action from the previous week, touch on the SDHL, talk about the Mitch Miller incident and much more.
ATP Episode 32 - Sixten Doesn't Wear Safety Glasses
Sixten gets sawdust in his eye. We talk about the recent COVID outbreak in multiple teams and we go through the standings team by team.
ATP Episode 31 - Marcus Högberg
Intro created by: Tobias Josefsson
ATP Episode 30 - Week 2
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ATP Episode 29 - Season Kickoff
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ATP Episode 28 - Across the Pond (Davids return)
Due to the time change and busy schedules, David has not been able to record an episode since his return to Canada. Luckily the we were able to find a time that worked for both Sixten and David so we we're able to record an episode from, literally, across the pond!
ATP Episode 27 - Guest Host Rebecca Candevi
Another episode and another guest host! This time Rebecca Candevi from Corren joins Sixten in the studio!
ATP Episode 26 - Guest Host Mike Helber
While David remains in Canada we welcome back long time Linköping player and President to the show, Mike Helber. Mike steps in as our second guest host and has a great discussion with Sixten
ATP Episode 25 - Guest Host Andrew Gordon
With David on vacation in Canada, Linköping fan favourite Andrew Gordon steps in as a guest host.
ATP Episode 24 - NHL is Back!
Just a few SHL player updates to bring you up to speed on and then we get into the fact that hockey is back as the NHL returns with playoff action!
ATP Episode 23 - Skype Talk
With Sixten still up north on vacation with his family, we decided to record our first remote episode via Skype! We provide updates on a few new player acquisitions, a coach singing, our regular season predictions for this coming season and recap our NHL playoff predcitions.
ATP Episode 22 - We Miss Hockey
Intro created by: Tobias Josefsson
ATP Episode 21 - Off Season Recap
David and Sixten recap all the player moves each team has made so far this off season.
ATP Episode 20 - LHC Star, Andrew Gordon
Joined by LHC Forward Andrew Gordon for a chat.
ATP Episode 19 - Linköping Lockout Legend, Brendan Morrison
Happy to have long time Vancouver Canuck, and one time LHC forward Brendan Morrison on the podcast for an interview about his time in Sweden, his time with the Canucks and what has kept him busy during retirement.
ATP Episode 18 - Reddit AMA
Episode 18 is a special AMA (ask me anything) episode in which Sixten and David answer questions from Reddit users about hockey and ourselves. Hope you enjoy it!
ATP Episode 17 - Future Detroit Red Wing, Mathias Bromé
Örebro's point leader this season and future Detroit Red Wing Mathias Bromé joins us for an interview to discuss his success this season and what the future may hold for him.
ATP Episode 16 - Voice of the Canucks, Brendan Batchelor
This Saturdays episode is a bit of a short one as not many new things to report has happened in the world of Swedish hockey. We do, however, have a great interview with the radio play by play announcer for the Vancouver Canucks, Brendan Batchelor.
ATP Episode 15 - Talking Hockey With Cory Murphy
Long time SHLer and current Assistant Coach of Rögle, Cory Murphy, joins us for a chat. We run down the season and off season of Oskarshamn and David quizzes Sixten on Canadian georgraphy.
ATP Episode 14 - Everybody Loves (Lucas) Raymond
Top prospect in this years NHL draft Lucas Raymond joins us for an interview. And Sixten quizzes David on European Capitals... for some reason
ATP Episode 13 - David & Sixten
Unfortunately no guest for this episode. But David and Sixten update some player info and Sixten quizzes David on his knowledge of this seasons top team point getters.
ATP Episode 12 - Talking Hockey With Rickard Wallin
Former Färjestad Captain Rickard Wallin joins us on the show.
ATP Episode 11 - Discussing Hockey with Johan Davidsson
Current Assistant GM and former long time Captain of HV71 Johan Davidsson joins us to discuss all things hockey. A few new player updates and Sixten springs a pop quiz on David.
ATP Episode 10 - Head Coach of Rögle, Cam Abbott
We have a chance to chat with Rögles head coach, Cam Abbott. Also lots of new player news and another team of the week rundown.
ATP Episode 9 - Chatting With Uffe Bodin
Lots of player movement to update this episode. Uffe Bodin of Hockey Sverige joins us to talk all things Swedish Hockey.
ATP Episode 8 - Catching Up With Kajsa Kalméus
ATP Episode 7 - Eddie Läck, Real Estate Agent
Eddie Läck joins us via Skype for a conversation about his playing days and what he's up to now.
ATP Episode 6 - On The Mic With Mike Helber
Former Linköping Captain and team President Mike Helber joins us for our very first interview!
ATP Episode 5 - David Passes a Quiz
ATP Episode 4 - Sixten Fails A Quiz
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