Best Sarah Avampato Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #125: Rockford Offseason Makeover Successes 1:35:45

1+ y ago1:35:45

1:35:45

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah discuss the news and notes of the AHL before digging into team-focused dives. First, the two dissect the trade of Kyle Criscuolo to the San Jose Sharks/Barracuda for Kyle Weatherby (who heads to Detroit/Grand Rapids). Second, Vincent Arseneau is suspended for contact of an official. And, after…

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Episode #124: Snubbed? What The Frk! 1:05:19

1+ y ago1:05:19

1:05:19

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah break down the 2023 AHL All-Star Classic selections (released on Wednesday, January 11). There is plenty of debate, as both co-hosts reveal their own picks in comparison to the players given the all-star nod by the American Hockey League. All-Star Intro (2:45) Atlantic Division (7:25) North Di…

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Episode #123b: And Bingo Was His Name-O 1:15:59

1+ y ago1:15:59

1:15:59

To round out the calendar year of 2022, Sean and Sarah decide to wrap things up a little differently. Each co-host has filled out an AHL bingo card for 2023, with $100 at stake (to be donated to charity) for who gets a bingo first in the next year. What makes up each co-hosts' bingo card? Have a listen...only on The Calder Farmstead!…

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Episode #123: This Show is Basically Festivus 1:44:12

1+ y ago1:44:12

1:44:12

It's time for an episode for the rest of us, as Sean and Sarah wind down 2022 with another edition of The Calder Farmstead! The two cover a couple trades (including a three-team deal), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton & Springfield in the Atlantic Division, Rochester & Belleville in the North, Chicago & Texas in the Central, and Tucson & San Diego in the Paci…

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Episode #122: How Special Are Your Teams? 1:32:40

1+ y ago1:32:40

1:32:40

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead: An AHL Podcast, Sean O'Brien and Sarah Avampato are feeling merry and in the holiday spirit...sort of. The two dig in to team check-ins, two from every division: Providence & Bridgeport, Utica & Syracuse, Grand Rapids & Iowa, and Colorado & Ontario. And, per usual, we've got some Start, Bench, Ship -- cellar…

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Episode #121: Good Luck, Bad Luck, WTF 1:37:03

1+ y ago1:37:03

1:37:03

On this episode, Sean and Sarah jump back into AHL coverage after a short break! On this episode, Sean and Sarah jump back into AHL coverage after a short break! AHL News and Notes (3:42) Hartford Wolf Pack (7:34) Hershey Bears (23:44) Toronto Marlies (33:30) Cleveland Monsters (42:02) Manitoba Moose (53:02) Milwaukee Admirals (1:00:53) Henderson S…

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Episode #120b: Thanksgiving Day Suprises 1:03:49

1+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Sean and Sarah talk about what's been surprising to them about the AHL season so far in this (not so) mini-episode for American Thanksgiving, as well as name their Calder Cup favorite. 0:00- Intro 3:28- Chicago Wolves 13:46- Henderson Silver Knights 24:39- Cleveland Monsters 29:52- Providence Bruins 35:38- Laval Rocket 43:56- Calder Cup Favorites 5…

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Episode #120: Started Like Maverick, Now We're Morbius 1:37:51

1+ y ago1:37:51

1:37:51

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah dive into yet another group of AHL teams as we approach US Thanksgiving! This week's episode includes two Atlantic Division teams (Bridgeport & WBS), one from the North (Laval), one from the Central (Iowa), and four from the Pacific (Bakersfield, Tucson, Abbotsford, & Ontario). Intro (0:45) AH…

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Episode #119: Gusts of Win 1:12:12

1+ y ago1:12:12

1:12:12

We are closing in on a calendar month into the 2022-23 AHL season, and Sean & Sarah are here to check in on seven AHL teams and how they're doing thus far! Grabbing one from the Atlantic (Springfield) and two from the North (Utica & Syracuse), O'Brien and Avampato then head to the Western Conference to cover two teams from the Central (Manitoba & R…

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Episode #118: Trades and Tribulations 1:37:40

1+ y ago1:37:40

1:37:40

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah cover some early AHL season transactions, as well as the weekly team deep dives! And, of course, the final segment of Start, Bench, Ship -- talking AHL goalies, former AHL teams, and promo nights! Intro (0:45) AHL Deals (3:27) Hershey Bears (13:18) Lehigh Valley Phantoms (22:34) Belleville Sen…

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Episode #117: Haunted Mascots, Bewitched Teams 1:19:23

1+ y ago1:19:23

1:19:23

Sean and Sarah get spooky on this Halloween edition of The Calder Farmstead! The two co-hosts talk Rockford's busy day of transactions (and questionable new mascot), plus who's been trending up and trending down just a couple weeks into the 2022-23 AHL season! Intro (0:45) Rockford trades two (3:50) Rockford's new mascot isn't going as planned... (…

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Episode #116: Hosts Vs. The Machine 1:11:06

1+ y ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Sean and Interim Co-Host Sarah Avampato play over/under with the model's season outlook for all 32 AHL teams in our last bit of preseason catch-up. Also some news on changes to the podcast format. 0:52- Intro 3:47- Updates to the podcast 4:30- How the model was made 5:32- The Atlantic Division 36:55- The Central Division 50:57- The Pacific Division…

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Episode #115: 22-23 Pacific Division Preview 2:43:13

1+ y ago2:43:13

2:43:13

Our last division to preview for the 22-23 season, it's the 10-team Pacific Division. Links to our social media, Sean's stats page, and merchandise store can all be found here- linktr.ee/thecalderfarmsteadBy Full Press Coverage

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Episode #114: 22-23 Central Division Preview 2:14:18

1+ y ago2:14:18

2:14:18

With the Eastern Conference complete, it's time to preview the AHL's Central Division for the 2022-23 season! C.C. and Sean go from top to bottom based on last year's standings... New Intro Music! (0:45) Show Intro (1:50) Chicago Wolves (4:16) Manitoba Moose (23:33) Milwaukee Admirals (41:30) Rockford IceHogs (1:05:12) Texas Stars (1:22:59) Iowa Wi…

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Episode #113: 22-23 North Division Preview 1:55:11

1+ y ago1:55:11

1:55:11

The boys finish out the AHL's Eastern Conference 2022-23 regular season previews with the North Division! C.C. and Sean take a look at each of the seven teams making up the North this coming year in the American Hockey League. New Intro Song! (0:45) Show Intro (1:51) Utica Comets (4:13) Syracuse Crunch (19:55) Laval Rocket (36:55) Belleville Senato…

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Episode #112: 22-23 Atlantic Division Preview 2:03:00

1+ y ago2:03:00

2:03:00

We are less than a week away from the 2022-23 AHL regular season, and C.C. and Sean need to preview the year ahead! The boys start out with the Atlantic Division. New Intro Music! (1:02) Show Intro (2:06) Charlotte Checkers (4:55) Springfield Thunderbirds (18:32) Providence Bruins (34:09) Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (48:19) Hershey Bears (1:03:4…

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Episode #111: AHL VP of Hockey Ops Hayley Moore 50:22

1+ y ago50:22

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On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, C.C. and Sean welcome on AHL Vice President of Hockey Operations Hayley Moore! Intro and AHLTV Giveaway Contest (1:17) Hayley Moore Intro (4:05) Hockey Front Office with A...Biology Degree? (6:05) Challenges in Both The AHL and PHF (7:46) Responsibilities Compared to AHL VP of Hockey Ops/Governance Melissa C…

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Episode #110: Emily Engel-Natzke 2 43:13

1+ y ago43:13

43:13

The offseason continues for the Farmstead boys! Joining the show once again (and probably for the last time), she served two years as the Hershey Bears video coach in the AHL before being promoted to video coordinator of the Washington Capitals on June 30. Appearing for a second time on the show is Emily Engel-Natzke! Intro (0:29) Emily's Intro (3:…

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Episode #109: Wolves GM Wendell Young 1:11:04

1+ y ago1:11:04

1:11:04

On the latest edition of The Calder Farmstead, C.C. and Sean bring back Chicago Wolves General Manager Wendell Young for questions about Wolves roster moves, standard GM FAQ's, skaters he's played with, and some more general inquiries! Wendell Young Intro (4:13) Roster Movement: -The departure of Ryan Warsofsky and hiring of Brock Sheahan as Wolves…

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Episode #108: AHL Legend Mike McKenna 1:12:16

1+ y ago1:12:16

1:12:16

After a much needed two-month break, the boys are back for the 2022 offseason at The Calder Farmstead! On this episode, C.C. and Sean invite legendary AHL goaltender Mike McKenna to talk about his extensive playing career, stories from the road, and observations on goaltending in general! Episode Intro & 2021-22 Goalie Pull 80 Challenge (1:32) Mike…

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Episode #107: A Fine Championship 1:41:25

2y ago1:41:25

1:41:25

For the first time since 2019, a new Calder Cup champion has been crowned! C.C. and Sean recap the Calder Cup Finals between the Springfield Thunderbirds and the Chicago Wolves. After going through a postmortem review of the T-Birds, the boys bring on Wolves play-by-play broadcaster Jason Shaver and Canes Country beat reporter Sarah Avampato to dis…

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Episode #106: If You Can't Beat Them, Become Them 2:55:07

2y ago2:55:07

2:55:07

23 playoff teams are now down to just two. It's the 2022 Calder Cup Finals preview episode here on The Calder Farmstead! C.C. and Sean first tackle the new head coach in Ontario with Sarah Avampato (Locked On Kings). Then, the season postmortems: the boys discuss Laval with Melissa Boyd (The Hockey Writers) before diving into a franchise eulogy for…

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Episode #105: Goalie Rotation Sensation 1:06:51

2y ago1:06:51

1:06:51

On this episode of The Calder Farmstead, C.C. is left to host the show alone. But, he's brought along some friends to talk about the AHL Eastern and Western Conference Finals! Blain Potvin (The Hockey Writers, Habs Unfiltered) joins to discuss Springfield vs. Laval out east, and Sarah Avampato (Canes Country, Locked On Kings) hops on to discuss Chi…

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Episode #104: Wolf vs. Wolves 2:03:29

2y ago2:03:29

2:03:29

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, C.C. and Sean have three post mortems to cover for the 2022 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs. The boys bring on Checkers broadcaster TJ Chillot to talk Charlotte, Eric Dunay from On The Forecast to discuss Milwaukee, and Meghan Angley from DNVR to eulogize Colorado. All that, plus the Eastern & Western Conference Fin…

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Episode #103: Veteran Solo Laps 1:25:14

2y ago1:25:14

1:25:14

CC is away and Sean has to fly somewhat solo. He brings on TJ Chillot of the Charlotte Checkers to talk about the Springfield and Charlotte series. He dives into the North Division series that Laval won. Sean then brings on Sarah Avampato from Canes Country to break down the Wolves / Admirals series. Lastly, CC comes on.....as a guest?!.....to talk…

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Episode #102: French or Silence 2:49:37

2y ago2:49:37

2:49:37

The AHL Divisional Semifinals have concluded, and now, only eight teams remain in the 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs! C.C. and Sean bring on Alexandra Ackerman (Syracuse Speaks Podcast), Ben Birnell (Daily Sentinel News), and Mitch Anderson (Eyes on Isles / Deckhands Podcast) to talk the Syracuse Crunch, Utica Comets, and Bridgeport Islanders post mortem…

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Episode #101: Playoff Post Mortem 2:33:29

2y ago2:33:29

2:33:29

The 2022 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs are in full swing, with (almost) two rounds down in the postseason! C.C. and Sean revisit the finished series from round one, while also tackling the completed match-ups from round two (minus three still ongoing). Full Press Hockey's Courtney Bauman and Jacob Stoller help the boys out as guests!…

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Episode #100: 21-22 AHL Awards Show 1:37:53

2y ago1:37:53

1:37:53

On the 100th episode of The Calder Farmstead, C.C. and Sean hand out the regular season awards for the 2021-22 AHL regular season! Categories include... Best AHLTV Broadcast Best Broadcaster Best Coaching Staff Best Hockey Flow Best Goalie Mask Best Goalie Best Defenseman Best Forward The Mea Culpa Award…

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Episode #99: The Multiverse of Madness 1:20:41

2y ago1:20:41

1:20:41

The multiverse of AHL playoff madness is upon us! With two first round series ending (and more still currently being played), the second round begins on Friday, May 6. C.C. and Sean welcome on Mitch Anderson (Eyes on Isles, Deckhands) to discuss Bridgeport sweeping Providence, Ben Lypka (The Abbotsford News) to talk Bakersfield sending Abbotsford p…

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Episode #98: Designated Home Games 1:21:09

2y ago1:21:09

1:21:09

The AHL's regular season is over, and the 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs are set! C.C. and Sean break down all seven of the first round match-ups: Providence vs. Bridgeport and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton vs. Hershey in the Atlantic Division; Belleville vs. Rochester in the North Division; Rockford vs. Texas in the Central Division; and Ontario vs. San Diego, …

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Episode #97: Stolen, Disallowed, and Unreviewable 1:35:59

2y ago1:35:59

1:35:59

The 2021-22 AHL regular season is winding down with just a handful of weeks left to play! C.C. and Sean recap the featured series that include Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Utica, Iowa at Texas, and Henderson at San Jose! Plus, the boys talk about the best players of the weekend in The Cream of the Crop segment, and Sean has yet another quiz for C.C.!…

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Episode #96: ATO Frat Pledges 1:43:17

2y ago1:43:17

1:43:17

The 2021-22 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs are a little less than a month away, and The Calder Farmstead has you covered! C.C. and Sean break down the remaining playoff probabilities in each division, as well as outline featured weekend previews from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Utica, Iowa vs. Texas, and Henderson vs. San Jose (with special guest, Kevin Lacy o…

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Episode #95: One-Sided Beat Downs 1:37:37

2y ago1:37:37

1:37:37

It's another weekend in the books for the AHL, and The Calder Farmstead has your recap! C.C. and Sean go over Bridgeport, Laval at Abbotsford, Chicago and Milwaukee, and Colorado at Ontario before diving into the best AHL players of the weekend in The Cream of the Crop & do The Time Warp quiz to try and stump C.C.!…

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Episode #94: Bridgeport Isn't Foolin' 1:43:45

2y ago1:43:45

1:43:45

On this episode of The Calder Farmstead, C.C. and Sean updated the AHL Playoff Probabilities Model for the last time in the month of March. Plus, per usual, the weekend preview -- Bridgeport (featuring Mitch Anderson from Eyes on Isles), Laval vs. Abbotsford, Chicago vs. Milwaukee, and Colorado vs. Ontario. The boys finish out the rest of their wee…

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Episode #93: Panik At The Deadline 1:37:19

2y ago1:37:19

1:37:19

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead: An AHL Podcast...C.C. and Sean break down the AHL Trade Deadline (Monday, March 28) before recapping the weekend that was for the Hershey Bears, Toronto Marlies, Iowa WIld, and Grand Rapids at Bakersfield! Plus, the best AHL skaters of the weekend -- The Cream of the Crop!…

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Episode #92: Playoff and Power Play Problems 1:26:54

2y ago1:26:54

1:26:54

On this episode of The Calder Farmstead: An AHL Podcast...the NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, so Sean and guest co-host Courtney Bauman (Full Press Hockey, From Center Ice Podcast) dive into the AHL implications of those deadline deals! Plus, the weekend preview: Hershey, Toronto, Iowa, and Grand Rapids vs. Bakersfield get a closer look headi…

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Episode #91: Trade Me Right #@$% Now 1:04:21

2y ago1:04:21

1:04:21

With the NHL Trade Deadline in sight, C.C. and Sean decide to play "What If?" and dissect some hypothetical trades in the AHL. The kicker? The trades can occur only between AHL-contracted players. To finish off the show, C.C. flips the script and gives Sean a quiz complimenting the St. Patrick's Day record date!…

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Episode #90: Off To The Playoff Races 46:44

2y ago46:44

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With the end of the 2021-22 AHL season approaching rapidly, C.C. and Sean run down the playoff races in each division, and try to make an educated guess as to which teams will sneak into the postseason...and which teams will stay stuck at the bottom & on the outside looking in.By Full Press Coverage

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Episode #89: Quinn-Essential 2:03:55

2y ago2:03:55

2:03:55

C.C. returns after an episode off to re-join Sean in recapping the weekend that was in the AHL! The two reviewed Charlotte / Lehigh Valley, Rochester / Belleville, Milwaukee (with Eric Dunay from On The Forecheck/On The Future), and San Jose before diving into the best skaters from the weekend in The Cream of the Crop!…

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Episode #88: Just Too Cool 1:29:52

2y ago1:29:52

1:29:52

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean O'Brien is without his cohort C.C. Hawkley, so he welcomes back Courtney Bauman from Full Press Hockey and From Center Ice to fill in as co-host! The pair talk Charlotte at Lehigh Valley, Rochester at Belleville (feat. Amerks Multimedia Journalist Suzie Cool!), Milwaukee, and San Jose for their weekend …

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Episode #87: Walk Off Malott 1:38:06

2y ago1:38:06

1:38:06

On this episode of The Calder Farmstead, C.C. and Sean recap the weekend that was in the AHL. Providence & Hartford, Syracuse, Chicago at Manitoba, and San Diego at Henderson round out the deep-dive series reviews. Plus, the best in the AHL from the weekend -- The Cream of The Crop!By Full Press Coverage

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Episode #86: Bouchard's Bargain 1:45:08

2y ago1:45:08

1:45:08

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, C.C. and Sean look to the weekend ahead as Providence and Hartford, Syracuse, Chicago at Manitoba (feat. Jacob Stoller of Full Press Hockey), and San Diego at Henderson round out the deep dive series previews. Plus, the rest of the weekend picks in The Speed Round!…

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Episode #85: Canadian Copycat 1:31:40

2y ago1:31:40

1:31:40

C.C. and Sean recap the weekend that was in the AHL (February 18-20, 2022)! The boys revisit Springfield, Belleville and Toronto, Grand Rapids and Rockford, and Abbotsford at Colorado while finishing up with the best players from the weekend -- The Cream of the Crop!By Full Press Coverage

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Episode #84: The Perunovich Farewell Tour 1:25:12

2y ago1:25:12

1:25:12

C.C. and Sean look ahead to some AHL action in their Weekend Preview for Feb. 18-20, 2022! Springfield, Toronto vs. Belleville, Grand Rapids vs. Rockford, and Abbotsford vs. Colorado all take top billing as series previews this episode. Plus, the review of last weekend's picks & the rest of this weekend's pick in The Speed Round!…

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Episode #83: Voodoo Thievery 1:44:09

2y ago1:44:09

1:44:09

Another AHL weekend in the books, as C.C. and Sean recap what was in the highlighted series in the Atlantic (Bridgeport at Charlotte), North (Cleveland at Utica), Central (Milwaukee at Texas), and Pacific (Ontario at Stockton) Divisions! But, before that, the boys highlight a Russian prospect heading to the Wolves. Then after all that, The Cream of…

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Episode #82: Fire in the Inland Empire 1:47:10

2y ago1:47:10

1:47:10

Once again, it's time to preview the weekend ahead in the AHL! C.C. and Sean preview Bridgeport at Charlotte, Cleveland at Utica, Milwaukee at Texas, and Stockton at Ontario! Plus, the boys hit The Speed Round for their pick 'ems for the rest of the league!By Full Press Coverage

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Episode #81: Trading on the Royal Road 1:29:47

2y ago1:29:47

1:29:47

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, C.C. is away, but Sean brings in Courtney Bauman from Full Press Hockey and her own podcast, From Center Ice! Sean and Court recap the weekend that was for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Laval, and Iowa vs. Rockford. The two then jump in to The Cream of The Crop and finish out with a quiz!…

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Episode #80: Eat Your Reedy's 1:39:37

2y ago1:39:37

1:39:37

It's a unique episode of The Calder Farmstead, as C.C. and Sean cover the weekend ahead for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Laval Rockets, invited Iowa Wild broadcaster Ben Gislason on to talk Iowa vs. the Rockford IceHogs, and San Jose (who doesn't even have any games this weekend!). To conclude, the boys end with The Speed Round to finish out…

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Episode #79: Tony Rick Rolled 1:37:39

2y ago1:37:39

1:37:39

C.C. and Sean recap the weekend that was in the AHL...but first, a trade! The Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predators swapped left-handed AHL-caliber centerman on Tuesday. Then, back to weekend review with Hershey, Syracuse, Milwaukee, and Bakersfield/Tucson before heading the the AHL's best players of the weekend with the Cream of the Crop and…

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Episode #78: Sweet Cuddly Mayhem 1:30:15

2y ago1:30:15

1:30:15

On this episode of The Calder Farmstead, C.C. and Sean tackle the jersey unveiling of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the return of Henderson Head Coach Manny Viveiros, plus a weekend preview for each division (Hershey, Syracuse, Milwaukee, and Bakersfield/Tucson) & The Speed Round for the rest of the weekend picks!…

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