Light the Lamp | Ep. 123 ft. Shannon Skanes (THG) | Ducks Stream

Shannon Skanes (The Hockey Guy) joined Alexis Downie in the Kariya Studio before attending a Ducks game at Honda Center. The two discuss Anaheim's 30th anniversary jersey, the All-Star weekend festivities, his good friend Michael Buble and much more!

[@jordanholmes9943]

THG is the best. He took me from a Ducks fan to a Hockey fan. His channel is a great way to keep up with the whole league while only really watching ducks games.

[@fresh7975]

Facts. All I watch is Sens but I’m all caught up with the entire league because of him

[@billyscarbrough]

Between him and the SDPN guys I went from being just a Devils fan to a fan of the league in general. I also blame him for my jersey collection of 1 from all 32 teams lol.

[@grandtom3818]

exactly my experience and thoughts as a blues fan

[@connorkenney6938]

Same as a Habs fan. THG is a true ambassador of the sport.

[@scottydoesntknow24]

Perfect explanation of THG Channel! Hey took me from a Carolina fan and made me a hockey fan. I've always been a hockey fan obviously. But THG made me follow other teams much more closely and actually become a fan of other teams. THG helps you look at the league's bigger picture. I watch him daily during breakfast.

[@DGS2605]

The GOAT of hockey content. Happy to see him getting respect.

[@JonathanGaeta]

Yes!

[@DeanHenry-hm9bd]

Shannon is the best! He’s better than almost all the hockey shows on TV.

[@mcj44]

@@DeanHenry-hm9bd I appreciate his authenticity. He doesn’t exaggerate things nor does he try belittling people for their opinions… sadly a lot of hockey fans are like that.

[@DeanHenry-hm9bd]

@@mcj44 yes , your exactly right, he’s a very down to earth dude, I could listen to Shannon for 8 hrs a day, that’s how good he is.

[@CasuallyCommentingBaseThings]

@@DeanHenry-hm9bdomg look mom! A comment about how a KZbin channel is better than tv 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴

[@MarkBonneaux]

Here's an idea for Bettman: THG Roadtrip. 32 cities, 32 games, get him a press pass for the booth. Could have him drop in for a quick chat or help call the game, there's a lot of options. I don't know how many new fans he's brought in but he's definitely helped the fan base grow

[@timsmith428]

THAT is a great idea! He has educated so many new fans, the NHL should make him some kind of Ambassador...

[@colinvawter512]

I think I see him him end up in the HHOF before I die,

[@maxswaxsportscards]

Love that the Ducks acknowledge The Hockey Guy and treat him well. He is a treasure. I’ve been watching him forever and I’m so glad my favorite team collaborated with him

[@BoyNamedSue4]

The best hockey tuber in the business

[@kantoh1643]

Shannon is awesome. Always such a genuine, raw person to talk hockey with. Great guy!

[@TwoNNsB]

THG fan here. Alexis is an excellent host. Great conversation!

[@ediaz951]

Shannon is a BEAUTY!!!! Love him! Happy to see him getting his FLOWERS!

[@oracle013]

Great to see Shannon being interviewed, he deserves it. He's my go to source for hockey content. Excellent interview done by Alexis.

[@jeffe2267]

Wow, crazy to hear and see Shannon on high quality equipment.

[@tydoom7559]

I remember when I first came across Shannon, probably barely had 1k subs. I didn't think he would get this big lol. Crazy how huge he's become

[@milolabrett6549]

Shannon just knows his hockey, great to see him taking a vacation.

[@JP_HKY]

Long time THG fan here. Super happy to see him getting the recognition that he deserves. Shannon is the best and is a one of a kind. Would be absolutely incredible if I got the chance to meet him at some point especially since I’m also from B.C.

[@dleatherman4539]

Awesome interview! I am shocked that more teams don't reach out to THG for this kind of thing.

[@allghilliedup21]

Alexis is an absolutely fantastic interviewer.

[@mitch3849]

was Shannon the "friend" of Buble that gave him the 🍄??

[@StevenStamkos91]

Oh yeah for sure

[@jfayiii]

Shannon in the world of (Michael) Buble? I gotta hear this.

[@puckpuff8719]

​@@jfayiiiFrom what I remember, Buble had been following THG for a while and reached out to the channel. Shannon initially didn't believe that it was truly Michael Buble who was trying to get in touch with him. I recall a snippet of a meetup video where Buble was taking a break on the sideline and chatting with Yvonne. He has been referred to sometimes as Shannon's "friend who shall not be named."

[@deanm375]

I hope Shannon returns to OC again next year. I will go out of my way to meet him. His videos are top notch. Second to none.

[@markh.9822]

I want this to be the most viewed Light The Lamp ever

[@LSA30]

Long Live THG!🏒

[@sylviolebrun3032]

Shannon is pretty addictive. As a hockey fan, once you watch one of his videos, you're hooked forever. This guy is a hockey jedi.

[@kasztaniarz]

Nice one, THG - you're getting more of the deserved recognition now. Also, great questions from the reporter and great research.

[@theRuddlerr]

Shannon is the best youtuber out there.

[@liteney]

The Hockey Guy, right on. And Alexis gave a great interview. Wish I saw it live but I found it. Go Ducks :)

[@name-vi6fs]

As a VGK fan, I'm here for Shannon. P.S. The Honda Center is a nice facility, and the Ducks fans were very friendly when I went to a game in Anaheim.

[@TheDeepShallow]

Shannon is wonderful, thanks for this!

[@oceanshrugs9235]

Shannon made the official Ducks channel?! Nice!

[@TheCrazyCanuck420]

His youtube channel is top notch

[@christhornycroft3686]

The man, the myth, the legend himself. He's a stark contrast to a lot of KZbin hockey fans who wear their fandom for their teams on their foreheads 24/7. He's a hockey fan first, and a Canucks, Bruins and Stars fan second. You might remember a guy named Paul Kariya. He was from Vancouver, too. But we're going to have to have a talk after his buddy's fungi admission. Is that where THG gets all his ideas from? Oh, and shoutout to TEG for holding the fort while THG got some well deserved time out. He seems to be getting better with the career videos.

[@ztobro]

Shannon is such a class act, love to see him doing podcasts like this!

[@Benjamin-gu4fc]

Wow, really taking a deep dive into the Ducks season. All these analytics making my brain hurt.

[@steamr0ll]

If I was stranded on a desert island with only one youtube channel it would be The Hockey Guy.

[@pencapchewdraw]

Great choice for a guest. Love THG.

[@geoff3103]

Shannon!! love this guy!

[@paulachor2896]

Both sides of the mic are outstanding!

[@jfayiii]

Look at this! Shannon is the man. Good on the Ducks for acknowledging this guy's impact on the hockey world. It would be great for a team to spotlight him in attendance at the game so the crowd can show him some love.

[@johnalwell5795]

My 2 favorite people .

[@DionysusSCII]

awesome interview

[@jackhicks2314]

Great interview, good questions

[@shapeyourmind9620]

Love THG. Great fella.

[@JHockeyFan]

GOAT

[@paulachor2896]

Great interview!

[@roneified4405]

Thank you so much for doing this!!! THG is hands down the best! it's great to see him getting recognized!

[@erinwilms9459]

Shannon is legend. Love that you did this

[@MooseDuckVlogs]

Love his Content. WTG Guys on getting this guy on Ducks Stream.

[@astewart9410]

Brilliant. THG rules.

[@debbiewilson8157]

Shannon is awesome!

[@schaaf9637]

Great interview, great host and love THG.

[@mynameizriley]

Let’s go THG!!

[@chancetollison2243]

The GOAT

[@brentos96]

Selänne is obviously known in the NHL as number 8. Ducks legend...but Jets fans still have a fondness of his rookie year in number 13 ❤

[@RecTherapy]

He wore 13 too when he first came to Anaheim. I think it was Ozolinsh (sp?) who had the number then.

[@BlueDoes93]

It took me a whole minute to realize his hat is a duck bill! 😂

[@AndrewWhise]

THG will branch you outside your own team once you start watching him. He's great for getting the quick synopsis of the many games going on, learning players on other teams, you know, getting really *into* hockey.

[@samphelps856]

Thank you

[@mr.brenman2132]

Shannon rules.

[@Hockeynut73]

When does Alexis make a live appearance on your channel....lol

[@WaldenPondering]

Heh, so weird seeing Shannon outside his yt channel.

[@AnyoxB.D.]

THG is the best unpaid brand ambassador the NHL has

[@joshuawise5987]

Get The Hockey Guy on Spitten Chiclets

[@zmanjace1364]

Really gotta call us (columbus) out during a Ducks interview? Not that we dont 100% deserve it. Just thought i might have been in a safe space...

[@retflo2583]

THG !!!!

[@sebastiencarrieres8825]

I'm sorry, that's not THG, that's TEG. How do I know? There's no jerseys in the background.

[@HonkyTonkHellraiser]

Verbeek deserves to be in the Hall of Fame but it's his 2000+ penalty minutes that's keeping him out

[@jackhicks2314]

THG the goat

[@arashabdullahdawudcharlton5548]

He should be a broadcaster. I would drop the Mitts for Shannon

[@scottb5617]

Shannon I thought you were at the last ducks vs Sharks game a few months back?

[@Agrewal101]

👍🏾👍🏾 THG

[@hoihoi8]

THG FTW

[@cleanasdirt6832]

👍THG

[@JawsHLL]

Let’s go!

[@carlitzer-cm5lf]

THG rocks. Does anyone know what "SKANES" means and where it comes from?

[@magnuspahlsson3531]

The south county of Sweden is called Skåne! But I don't think he is named after it.

[@idontgetit2195]

Wait what does he wear 2 caps?

[@MindfullyAbsent]

It's a Donald duck hat, it's the beak

[@PiggiePie]

W

[@gambiit08]

gotta love shannon! i really hope the ducks switch to the retro ducks logo and jersey. the big D and the orange jerseys are so hideous

[@FilterBySubgenre]

lmao no way

[@CasuallyCommentingBaseThings]

He recently jumped in the wagon. He wasn’t a fan until recently

[@colinvawter512]

Recently as 8 years ago? It’s been gradual

[@chrisv384]

Notice whatta man THG is.. at the start of the interview, it was never "I" or "me".. but "we".

[@iceKOId]

So disappointed in Ducks management. 8 years of losing and wasting talent. Vegas was proof of you spend money you can win!

[@brianc9616]

Lol that is a heck of a take.. if only the ducks had become a new franchise again with favorable new rules just like Vegas! You can be mad at Bob Murray for dragging the team into mediocrity but don't say Vegas won cuz they spend money.. ton of teams (like Columbus) who spend to the cap and aren't good..

[@billyscarbrough]

Idk, you have a point… you spend money you CAN get results. I say this as a Devils fan. Last year we went from the cap floor to the ceiling and it worked. This year…eh… not so much so take it or leave it

[@freedom1028]

Shannon, just curious with your fascination with everything Disney. You do know they are full of woke Epstein Island fans, right....right!🤔

[@slayer1561]

Oh boy..

[@bapjap]

I’m sorry, but how is this guy popular? Tried to get into his content and it’s so boring.

[@scottb5617]

Its not a action movie or reels, its more of a I'm filing my taxes and listening to it in the background. He has great content for that.

[@LSA30]

Lots of people like listening to someone who talks to his audience like a conversation between friends. He also watches every NHL team, so his opinion is rather well-informed. That's why he's popular. I'm sure there's many channels on KZbin that entertain you more.

[@JPMadden]

I'm a big fan now, but I felt the same as you when I first encountered him.

[@THE_bchat]

He provides informative content. If you're looking for "entertainment", there's plenty of other channels for that.

[@neithermanc1]

felt the same way at first, watched a few videos, then got completely addicted. i also follow eck and hockey psychology which are both less "boring" but the content is quite different.