Former Chelsea, MI native Ryan talks about playing the game in his youth at UofM's Yost Arena, the challenge of going to Vermont and New Hampshire to play in less than ideal situations, and finding the right fit in Toledo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By TSNW

Stories is a group conversation format in which there is no format. Teammates swapping stories... These will appear from time to time in between the individual features. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By TSNW

Originally from Springfield, IL, Jay talks about his start in hockey, the influence of his dad as a hockey player, and some of the more interesting times he had playing juniors, including two and a half seasons with the Cherokee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By TSNW

This episode finds the Indiana native talking about his love for the Ft. Wayne Komets.Playing for the Cherokee when they were in Monroe. And returning to playing hockey at Indiana University when he thought he was done. And now enjoying life as a dentist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

From Elkhart, Indiana Adam talks about finding a place to play hockey... in Wisconsin. What it was that brought him to Toledo. The impact that the Cherokee organization had on him. And how that led him into the world of officiating.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By TSNW

An Adrian, MI native, Eric talks about getting a late start in the game. Also, growing up in an area where at that time the pickings were slim as to where to play hockey. The roll of family in his life and the time albeit short, that he had with his late brother AJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

A Michigan native, Josh talks about getting his start playing hockey... the roller version. The trade that brought him to Toledo and how much it impacted him not only at TC, but playing with some Cherokee teammates later at Eastern Michigan. The haunted cemetery at Southern Tier. And now coaching at EMU... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

The 100th episode needed to be someone special. And they don't come more special than Coach Omey. A teacher, coach, friend, mentor, and overall good guy who doesn't like the term 'Legend' that Kenny Miller bestowed on him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By TSNW

The little kid that could from Riga, MI. Ryan talks about growing up a Red Wings fan, getting his older brothers to follow in his footsteps to play the game. Playing 4 years of juniors (2 in Toledo, 2 in Alpena) for four different coaches. And how his family were there every step of the way... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…

In this episode, the Monroe, Michigan product talks about not taking up the game of hockey until he was 11 years old. He considered himself the worst player on the team but through sheer hard work, he played 3 years for TC and played up at Eastern Michigan. Now is taking what he's learned and applying it to coaching in Pittsburgh. Hosted on Acast. …

Originally from Petersburg, MI... Larry chats about growing up playing in Sylvania. How he ended up at Northview HS and ultimately at the Cherokee. And the great career with TC including the amazing game vs. Grand Rapids.... Scoring 5 goals in 5 different ways , in one game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Toledo born and bred, Toby talks about growing up playing youth hockey playing at the old Sports Arena on the East Side. How he caught on with Toledo, got traded to Michigan Ice Dogs with his brother. Taking a year off from hockey before coming back again to the Cherokee and the fun he had playing with his brother Andrew. Hosted on Acast. See acast…

A homegrown product, Anthony talks about how much his grandfather had an impact on him and his love of the game. And how coaches from his youth through juniors made an impact on him when he moved from defense to forward and how he applies those lessons now as a coach himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Assistant Coach and top recruiter, Nic talks about how he fell in love with hockey by watching it on TV. Why the Anaheim Ducks are his favorite team and how the movie franchise had nothing to do with it. And what are some of his future aspirations... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

A guy born and raised in Lexington Ky. Nick calls in from the road to talk about how he came from an area that didn't play hockey to forming a hockey association in Lex (his mom helped form it) to playing in Toledo and winning a national championship... to taking violin lessons and playing briefly in a bluegrass band! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

A local guy just north of the state line, Alex talks about getting his start playing in house leagues in Ann Arbor, Monroe, and Downriver. How he came to Toledo and how he played out west, coming back to Michigan, and discovering his athletic grove... playing Rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

From the '09-10 season, the North Carolinian talks about playing youth hockey in the south. The move to Michigan to play HS prep and then going straight to Adrian College... only to end up not having a team to play for there that year and coming to Toledo to play for a great bunch of characters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…

Wausau, Wisconsin native Steve tells some funny stories including how he got to Toledo from Bozeman, MT. His introduction to Bob Zion and what 'head rolls' were... And how much he grew to love the team and how much that experience in Toledo meant to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Goalies. Glen talks about being the stereotype of one. A local native... wanting to be a goalie from the word go, playing two seasons for the Cherokee. To playing for the TPD and TFD hockey teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By TSNW

A Grand Rapids MI native, Socks talks about the joys of bruises playing mini-sticks in the basement. Playing 2 seasons, for Toledo for 2 different coaches. How a couple of Toledo teammates would impact him and change his direction for what he wanted to do for a career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Originally from Sylvania, Alex talks about loving the sport right from the get go. The life of being a triplet. The desire to play away from home and finding his sweet spot playing at Arizona State. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By TSNW

A Kalamazoo native, Kyle finds his groove after playing hockey by playing country music... almost entirely by accident. , a fun listen for both hockey and country music fans of Kyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By TSNW

A local Michigan guy, Adam talks about fun things. Like crying as a mini-mite because "mama coach" wasn't on the bench and other fun things like getting his jaw broken in his first fight with Toledo just one week after getting his braces removed. Audio is a little noisy as we had to do this episode "on the road"... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…

Family. That's what means the most to the Ft. Wayne native. Kobi talks about the importance of the Komets in the Ft. Wayne community and about playing hockey fearlessly as a short guy. How he got under people's skin and yes, he did pose in a Cherokee calendar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

A good guy that worked hard to get where he’s gotten. Local guy Andrew talks about his early years picking hockey over baseball. What it was like to win a state title for St. John’s Jesuit. Making the jump from HS to playing for the Cherokee. Also, the story of breaking his ankle in practice… by his coach! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

Some lf the wackier side of life as Chris talks about getting players to bond. The joy of bus trips, and how Brian Kinsella got him to come to St. Francis and bring home a state title or three. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By TSNW

Former Head Coach Chris Varga in part one of this episode talks about his journey first as a player and the seeds that were planted in him and what led him to ultimately find success as a coach. And some wacky stories along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By TSNW

Toledo born and bred, Ricky talks about growing up going to Storm games, playing youth hockey in the TC program... and leaving to play HS for St. Francis. And keeping a promise to Sap Miller to come back and play juniors for the Cherokee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By TSNW

What is a guy from Espanola, New Mexico doing playing hockey? Well Brett takes us on an entertaining journey by way of Denver, then Toledo... and a few other stops along the way. How he is giving back now by coaching kids back in NM the way he learned both in Denver and Toledo... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

A guy who always wanted to play for Toledo, following in the footsteps of his cousin. It took till his age-out year for Brett to achieve his goal. He talks about his and his family's beginnings in Springfield, Illinois. How important family has been to him. And how later on, his younger brother came to Toledo as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

Jake talks about his journey playing the game, starting at the old Sports Arena, to Tam O'Shanter and then home to the Ice House. He talks about how important it was to have discipline and structure that he learned from his coaches. How he tries to apply that now as he coaches his youth team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

In this episode, Stummer talks about his start in hockey, including a youth team picture with him in goalie gear at the only game he ever played in goal. How he came to the Cherokee (by way of Cleveland) and winning a national championship. And how he was influenced by his coaches and using it now as the bench boss at St. John's Jesuit HS in the Gl…

From the suburbs of Chicago, Mickey keeps things interesting. How he and his brothers were not Blackhawk fans growing up. How he spent two lively seasons in Toledo. How he ended up playing college hockey at Arizona. Coming back home to Chicago after more than a decade and a half. And his excitement at getting ready to become a first time dad... wit…

Originally from Maumee, Chris tells a great story of getting cut from a youth all star (select) team that his dad coached, which ended up turning him into a goaltender. The travel hockey journey that ultimately led him to Toledo. And how he coaches his own son down in Columbus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Oregon, Ohio native Huddy talks about playing growing up. Playing HS for the Clay Eagles. The impact of Kyle Cannon and Cody Van Hersett both of which happened during his time at Clay. To lighter moments involving 'future' defenseman partner Donnie Nagle. And life now in the Coast Guard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

A local guy, Rob talks about originally wanting #6 but settling for #4. Playing for the Junior Storm before suiting up for the hometown Cherokee. Family, Military, work, and coaching and how they play into his life. Oh, and that time he and the Cherokee won the National Championship! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

A Royal Oak native, Kurt talks about not realizing you couldn't body check at age six. Some of the highlights (and low lights) of playing amateur hockey. How becoming a dad at age 19 changed him. And how he still keeps in contact with the guys he played with... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

From Michigan to S.C. and back... Lots miles in between. Mike talks about how much fun he had playing hockey. Including his one year in Toledo. How as a 16 year old he played an aggressive style of hockey. Why he never fought in Toledo. And now working in the golf world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

From NW Indiana, Ryan talks about his folks not expecting him to fall in love with the game. How injuries may have ended his career but not his passion for the game. And how playing in Toledo led him to friendships that he maintains to this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Originally from Sylvania, Will talks about originally starting in the TC youth program and going back and forth with Sylvania, before settling in at the Ice House to play. The impact that Coach Omey had on him and continues to have on him as he finishes college at Johnson & Wales University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

Born in Sarnia, but moved multiple times, Jordan talks about the unusual start in the Cherokee organization. To playing hockey in the GOJHL and later at Princeton and then on to Sweden. He grew to appreciate playing for Toledo and the impact that those players have on him even today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

The story continues as Donnie and Fred talk about bonding despite the age difference, why Donnie didn't play high school hockey, and why Fred is more likely to coach his son in golf. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By TSNW

In part one of this two parter, Fred talks about coming to Toledo from his home in Maine and being introduced to his new billet family. This included a five year old Donnie Nagle who wasn't that interested in hockey until he met his new billet brothers. And the craziness that ensued. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

A hockey player from Kentucky (okay, just south of Cincinnati) Nick goes on a journey in an area where there weren't many places to play hockey to playing travel and seeing many cool places. Talks about playing juniors in Toledo instead of Cincinnati and later at Ohio University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

A local BG product, Nate chats about falling in love with playing the goalie position, the quirks of that position (humming Christmas tunes year round?) and continuing to be a part of the BG community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By TSNW

A Boulder native, John talks about his hockey journey which took him from Colorado to play in Helena in the Nor-Pac, to Massachusetts (AJHL) to Toledo, back to Helena. Playing college at U of Montana and now working and coaching youth hockey... in Arkansas(?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Originally a local from Bedford, #15 talks about getting a late start in hockey. He didn't put on a pair of skates till around age 10. But he made up for it by being fast, and playing bigger than his size. Which led him to playing for Toledo, and then Alpena and onto college. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Originally from Pittsburgh, JB takes us on a journey that took him to Minnesota, back to Pittsburgh, and back to Minnesota... with a stop in Toledo and winning a national championship along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By TSNW

The pride of Chelsea, MI... JR talks about the early start of being a goalie. How his mom would turn away when the play came to his end of the rink... The infamous fights with Dubuque and Chicago that he got in. And how he ended up in Colorado coaching... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

A guy who split time between Findlay and the Detroit area Layne talks about some of the friends he made, the coaches who he looked up to... and how he found his passion for nursing. All through his experiences from hockey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By TSNW