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Greg Wyshynski covering the NHL for ESPN joined the Morning Show to talk up the NHL playoffs, Habs free agency and what is Sidney Crosby going to do?

Michaela and Vanessa catch-up with Ashton Bell, captain of the Ottawa Charge, who are in a feverish playoff race with last year’s finalists Boston and Minnesota which will come down to the final weekend of the regular season. Ottawa Rapid FC win their inaugural game at home against Toronto, who start 0-2 despite outplaying their opponents in both games. Barcelona and Arsenal will compete in the Champions League Final. Chelsea, despite bowing out meekly to Barca, wins the WSL league title. We finally know why Sam Kerr has been M.I.A. The FA bans transgender women from playing pro soccer in England. It’s official: The PWHL will be expanding to Seattle as well as Vancouver next year, growing the league from six to eight teams. The expansion draft will take place in late June.

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with entrepreneur and ex footballer Daniel Pacella, as they talk about the program that Daniel created to help young athletes navigate the NCAA recruitment process, being a part of the CF Montreal youth academy, being recruited by the University of Vermont, the biggest game he’s been apart of, his new adventures in New Zealand and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Montreal Roses FC playing their home opener in front of a sold out crowd tomorrow against Ottawa, Liverpool winning the Premier League title, Jason Kidd joining Everton’s ownership group, Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil and Real Madrid saga, and the 2nd leg of the Champions League Semi-Final games between Arsenal/PSG and Inter/Barcelona. Catch The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul’s signature wit, it’s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn’t know you needed!

Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire hopped on with Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to talk the Habs players heading for the hills, terms for Dvorak and Armia to return to MTL, Patrik Laine, looking ahead to Lane Hutson's contract, Martin St.Louis being nominated for the Jack Adams, exit meetings and more!

Three-time Stanley Cup winner Aaron Ward joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to look ahead to the Montreal Canadiens offseason, how their run to the playoffs changed their perception around the league and answered your questions on AAA Friday Ask Aaron Anything!

Host Sean Campbell gets you set for a brand new season of Alouettes football and catches-up with the new CFL Commissioner Stuart Johnston.

Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to talk who Rod Brind'Amour was talking about in his postgame comments, the 0-15 record, the Laval Rocket moving on to the AHL's Eastern Conference Finals, Farrell and Primeau, the Oilers taking a 2-1 series lead and more!

Former NHL forward and RDS hockey analyst PJ Stock joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett on his 50th birthday to talk the road to the Stanley Cup, tax free teams getting to the Finals all the time, Stuart Skinner, what the Habs should take away from the four remaining teams and more!

Award-winning journalist and broadcaster Michael Farber joined Mitch Melnick, Jon Still and Andie Bennett to shed light on his chat with Montreal Canadiens legend Carey Price, will he be a first time Hall of Famer, the rabid Florida Panthers and more!

Noel Butler hopped on with Mitch Melnick, Andie Bennett and Jon Still to discuss Olivier Giroud's rock star welcome to Saputo Stadium, Nomar Garciaparra, CF Montreal's reputation continuing to nosedive, the problem with player recruitment at the club and more!