Beyond the Crest: Cam Reid on the Kitchener Rangers, Being Drafted by Nashville & NHL Aspirations
Beyond the Crest: Cam Reid on the Kitchener Rangers, Being Drafted by Nashville & NHL Aspirations  
Podcast: The Sheet with Jeff Marek
Published On: Tue May 12 2026
Description: Jeff Marek sits down with Kitchener Rangers defenseman Cam Reid for an in-depth conversation on his hockey journey, from growing up in Elmer to becoming a key piece of the Rangers blue line. Reid reflects on his early days in the game, including playing in The Brick Tournament, his development through Power Edge Pro, and what it was like leaving home to chase the OHL dream. He shares insights on life with the Kitchener Rangers, the impact of coaches like Brad Flynn, and the competitiveness of facing top OHL talent. Reid also discusses being drafted by the Nashville Predators, learning from players like Roman Josi, and what it will take to reach the next level. Plus, stories about skating with NHLers and the mindset driving his push toward a Memorial Cup.Subscribe for more interviews, stories, and hockey insight right here on The Sheet.#TheSheet #NHL #OHL #Hockey #KitchenerRangers #CamReid #JeffMarekChapters:00:00 Intro00:06 Growing up in Elmer & hockey roots01:15 Early hockey memories & The Brick Tournament03:08 Training with Power Edge Pro04:25 Why defense & influence from family05:51 Discovering the OHL dream06:38 Moving away to develop (Bishop Kearney)07:35 Life with the Kitchener Rangers08:20 Coaching impact & Brad Flynn09:52 Toughest OHL opponents10:41 Drafted by the Nashville Predators11:45 Learning from Roman Josi12:57 First OHL goal moment13:49 Equipment habits & skating style15:29 What it takes to reach the NHL16:05 Daily routine & preparation17:00 Favorite players growing up17:33 Skating with NHL players18:43 Rangers goals & Memorial Cup mindset19:03 Outro & programming notesReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.