StormCast Episode 9: Patrick Kudla - From Austria to the AO

Defenceman Patrick Kudla is the latest StormCast guest as we continue to meet the team for 2026/27 and is one of the new faces joining the team in the new season. From starting out in his native Guelph, Patrick joins us to tell us what it's like to be a Storm player, what makes a good defenceman, his experience of the NHL draft, discusses his European adventures and why he'll be on his best behaviour after an indiscretion in Austria. 01:22 - From one Storm to another 02:17 - The road to Manchester 04:17 - Doing the due diligence 08:11 - Things to do in Manchester 10:46 - Role as a D-man 12:10 - What makes a good defenceman? 14:20 - Meeting the fans 15:12 - Growing up in Guelph 16:35 - A little draft-y 21:34 - A British connection in Slovakia 23:07 - A moment of madness in Austria 26:45 - All about Patrick StormCast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Download, subscribe and join us as we ride the Storm together. Apple: ⁠https://bit.ly/Apple_StormCast⁠ Amazon: ⁠https://amzn.to/4eL1XwU⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/Spotify_StormCast⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManchesterStormTV #Homecoming Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices)