From Milan to Salt Lake, Virk Reacts and Peca Takes You Inside 2002

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the week with Adnan Virk, starting with the high of Team Canada steamrolling Czechia and why it only fuels the belief this group can run the table. They pivot to the U.S. and land on their clearest advantage: a goalie group deep enough to carry a short tournament if they settle on the right guy early. From there, they shift to baseball and sort through the early bad news around Blue Jays camp and what it could mean for the 2026 season. Later, 2002 Olympic gold medalist Mike Peca (24:17), takes them inside the Salt Lake experience with stories from the room, including a Pat Quinn moment he still hasn’t forgotten. He also weighs in on Hockey Canada’s roster build, and the NHL level physicality showing up early in the tournament. They finish with Connor Bedard, and Peca’s read on how unfazed he’s been by the Team Canada omission and why his mindset stays locked on the present. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.