Ice Time is hosted by The Buffalo News. They have published 46 episodes. The show covers sports, with a hockey focus.

What has Ice Time covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Early injuries and Sabres season preview", "Are the Sabres done in Free Agency?", and "Sabres trade Michael Kesselring, the NHL draft and much more". The latest went out on 24 Sep 2026 and ran about 25 minutes. These are from season 3. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Ice Time publish?

Ice Time publishes every couple of weeks, a median of 11 days between episodes. Episodes average about 26 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 46 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Ice Time?

For Ice Time, Booking Probability sits at 32/100, Listen Score at 23/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch Ice Time?

Ice Time covers hockey, buffalo sabres, nhl, playoffs, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 3/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Ice Time

Hosted by The Buffalo News · sports · EN-US · 46 episodes

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Buffalo Sabres and NHL news from The Buffalo News. Full episodes are available here . buffalonews.com/podcasts/ice-time

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What is Ice Time?

Ice Time is a sports podcast hosted by The Buffalo News, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode #1
Early injuries and Sabres season preview
Sep 24, 202625 minS3
Rachel Lenzi and Perryn Keys are back on Ice Time for a wrap up of training camp and the latest preseason activities. Injuries to Mattias Samuelsson and Olen Zellweger leaves the lineup uncertain going into their season opener matchup with the Blue Jackets.  Plus, an eight year contract for Noah Östlund and is the Atlantic division the toughest in the NHL?  The Buffalo News Ice Time Podcast is sponsored by Express Windows.  
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Episode #24
Are the Sabres done in Free Agency?
Jul 9, 202635 minS2
Summer is here and there's still plenty to talk about with the Buffalo Sabres. Mike and Rachel are back on Ice Time to discuss the loss of Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram in the wake of the NHL Draft and Free Agency. Plus, Connor Hellebuyck, the NHL Schedule drop and what is going on with the Chicago Blackhawks?  The Buffalo News Ice Time Podcast is sponsored by Express Windows.  
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Episode #23
Sabres trade Michael Kesselring, the NHL draft and much more
Jun 18, 202633 minS2
Mike and Rachel join us for another shift of the Ice Time podcast. Michael Kesselring has been traded to the San Jose Sharks which leaves the Sabres with a few options: use that money to renegotiate some contracts or try to sweeten the pot for Alex Tuch to stay in Buffalo. Plus, the Sabres have a higher draft pick and Rachel’s prediction for the Stanley Cup Champion was spot on. The Buffalo News Ice Time Podcast is sponsored by Express Windows.
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Episode #22
The Sabres' offseason begins; what's next for Alex Tuch; recapping a memorable series
May 21, 202634 minS2
Rachel Lenzi and Mike Harrington hop the boards for one final playoff shift on Ice Time to discuss the end of the Buffalo Sabres' season and what lies ahead. First things first: Lindy Ruff's new contract. The coach had said all along there was no need to worry about his expiring contract, and it turns out he was right. Next up: Alex Tuch, who becomes an unrestricted free agent at the end of June. Will he be back? Tuch is not the only Sabres player in flux, however: Mike and Rachel discuss the fate of unrestricted free...
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Episode #21
Can the Sabres take a 2-0 lead on Montreal?
May 8, 202620 minS2
Rachel and Mike jump the boards for a fresh shift on Ice Time to go over the Sabres' win over the Montreal Canadiens to begin the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. First, how Buffalo roared to life over the seemingly flat Canadiens; how the Sabres' power play came alive at the right time; and how goalie Alex Lyon outplayed Jakub Dobes in Game 1. But don't bank on Montreal looking so out of sync in Game 2. Cole Caufield, a 51-goal scorer in the regular season, has to come alive at some point, doesn't he? ...
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Ice Time

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Ice Time?

About the host

Recent episodes

Early injuries and Sabres season preview

Are the Sabres done in Free Agency?

Sabres trade Michael Kesselring, the NHL draft and much more

The Sabres' offseason begins; what's next for Alex Tuch; recapping a memorable series

Can the Sabres take a 2-0 lead on Montreal?

Guest Appearances

Mike Harrington

Rachel Lenzi

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Ice Time for

Podcasts like Ice Time

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Ice Time

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Ice Time?

About the host

Recent episodes

Early injuries and Sabres season preview

Are the Sabres done in Free Agency?

Sabres trade Michael Kesselring, the NHL draft and much more

The Sabres' offseason begins; what's next for Alex Tuch; recapping a memorable series

Can the Sabres take a 2-0 lead on Montreal?

Guest Appearances

Mike Harrington

Rachel Lenzi

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Ice Time for

Podcasts like Ice Time

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
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Every question we get asked before
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