Calder's Calling

Join Corey, Deana, and Jay as they recap some of the top stories in the AHL in the 2023-24 season. Who impressed? What stood out? We'll discuss! Plus, we bring you some of the notable free-agency signings with AHL impacts!

Join Corey, Deana, and Jay as they bring you the latest stories from the AHL's Calder Cup Finals. Recap the action so far and see what's coming up between the Hershey Bears and Coachella Valley Firebirds.

The 2024 Calder Cup Finals between the Hershey Bears and Coachella Valley Firebirds begin tonight! A rematch of the 2023 Calder Cup Finals is sure to bring intensity and drama as these two teams battle for the AHL's ultimate prize. Less than 24 hours after a dramatic game 7 overtime win against the Cleveland Monsters in the Eastern Conference Finals, the voice of the Hershey Bears, Zack Fisch, joi...

The Calder’s Calling crew is at it again with a preview of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final between the Hershey Bears and the Cleveland Monsters. Everyone weighs in with their stars of the series to this point and the Herculean effort it will take to win the final game. As a disclaimer, we do not condone actually pushing grandmas down flights of stairs. Confused? Tune in to find out what we...

In this episode of the Calder’s Calling Podcast, the lines are drawn in the sand as Corey, Deana, and Jay break down the Eastern Conference Final matchup between the Hershey Bears and the Cleveland Monsters. You’ll find out very easily who has vesting cheering interests in each team (if you didn’t know already somehow) as the two superpowers are set to collide and cause maximum chaos!

With the 2024 Calder Cup Playoff Division Finals underway, it's time to dive in and take a look at all of the... oh. Excuse me? Minimum chaos? Deana Weinheimer and Corey Swartz go in-depth on the Eastern Conference playoff series in the latest episode of the Calder’s Calling podcast! The duo have some thoughts on their beat teams, Cleveland Monsters and Hershey Bears, who are both up 2-0 in their...

Join Jay, Deana, and Corey in the latest episode of the Calder’s Calling Podcast! The gang goes in-depth on the latest matchup results for the Divisional Semifinals in the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs. Who made the biggest difference for their team, and how does that carry over into the division final rounds? You’ll hear bold predictions and maybe reconsider how your sleep schedule influences your roo...

In the latest episode of the Calder’s Calling Podcast, Deana, Jay, and Corey break down the latest action in the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs.  The gang takes a look at the biggest surprises of the round (so far) and the top performances (again- so far) of the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs! Everyone’s excited for a full slate of playoff hockey to talk about and get set for some importan...

Join Calder’s Calling as Deana, Jay, and Corey dive into the first-round results of the Calder Cup Playoffs! The gang also gives their three stars of the round and discusses the upsets and surprising performances. Then, they preview the start of the second round and give bold predictions on how each round will go! The series previewed in this episode includes: Hershey Bears vs Lehigh Valley Phanto...

Join Jay Forster and Corey Swartz as they break down the end of the 2023-24 AHL season by recapping all the player awards and handing out the Calder’s Calling Season MVPs! Corey’s pick might not surprise you. Then, the guys break down some of the first round playoff series across the AHL and give their bold predictions to get you set for puck drop in the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs!

With around three games to go for most of the American Hockey League, teams are down to the wire! Whether jockeying for playoff positions, grabbing the last two playoff spots, or making a final impression, there is still a lot at stake! Andrew Rinaldi joins Corey Swartz and Deana Weinheimer to look back at the last week in AHL news. A goalie goal by Hartford Wolf Pack netminder Louis Domingue, a p...

Join Deana, Jay, and Corey in episode 22 of Calder’s Calling! The trio discuss the latest in AHL achievements and talk about the Calder Cup Playoff race, which is rapidly closing in on its conclusion. The team takes a different spin on three stars this week with some unusual picks. Finally, Jay takes a spooky turn with a special segment that must be heard to be believed!

The whole squad is here! Deana, Corey, and Jay are here to talk about the newest AHL players in town, celebrate some milestones and records, give out their three stars of the week, and talk about some of their favorite AHL players who have gone on to big things in the NHL! Plus, Scott Matla of Locked On Canadiens and Habs EOTP is here to talk about the Laval Rocket's playoff push, and Deana gives...

Jay and Corey are here to bring you the latest on playoff clinches, pushes, and soon-to-be eliminations! Plus, it's the NHL debut season again. Why is the North Division like this? How soon can the Hershey Bears clinch the league title? And we have a patented Swartz Rant TM as Corey talks about penalties and why taking them is bad!

Deana and Jay are here to bring the chaos this week, as they check in with playoff pushes, suspension updates and their three stars of the week, before Jay gives everyone an update on the rookie scoring race, Jon Fromi joins the show to talk all things Rockford Icehogs, and Deana plays Blind Rankings with Jay, Corey, and some very green jerseys!

The whole gang is here this week, and Deana, Corey and Jay are here to check in with playoff clinching scenarios, their three stars of the week, and putting the Pacific Division on notice as the Ontario Reign are heating up and going on a tear. They also take a look at the pros and cons of AHL teams losing their top scorers, before checking in with the Atlantic Division playoff race as they try to...

Today on Calder's Calling, Corey and Deana get you primed for the upcoming NHL trade deadline and what it means for the AHL! From big moves from the Washington Capitals to benefit the Hershey Bears to Ivan Ivan's impressive rookie season, there's a lot to cover this week! Corey has you covered on the Hershey front (as always), while Deana gives you all of the ins and outs of the upcoming trade dea...

Today on Calder's Calling, Corey and Jay check in with Griffins and Wolves correspondent Andrew Rinaldi. Learn about Grand Rapids' incredible point streak and just how impressive the Griffins have been. Plus, we explore how hard it is for an AHL team to walk the line between winning and developing as we take a look at how teams can survive the loss of key pieces to call-ups and injuries. To read m...

Today on Calder's Calling, Jay Forster and Corey Swartz are here to look at the many AHL players making their NHL debuts this week before giving their Three Stars of the Week, talking about what the heck is going on in Milwaukee, and finishing off by giving props to the many talented rookies in the AHL scoring race this season!

As we approach the mid-way point of the 2024 American Hockey League (AHL) season, there are some shakeups in the standings! From the sudden downturns to the surprising streaks, we cover it all in this week’s Calder’s Calling podcast. Join Corey Swartz, Corey Swartz, and Deana Weinheimer to check out the latest news and highlights across the American Hockey League. First, the quick hits! A suspensi...

From the Peterborough Petes to the Belleville Senators, broadcaster David Foot has quite the resume in the hockey world! One sentiment rings clear though. Through it all, he is "just happy to be here!" David joins Calder's Calling podcast hosts Deana Weinheimer and Corey Swartz to talk about his job with the Belleville Senator and his rise in the world of hockey broadcasting. Plus, we cover all of...

The American Hockey League (AHL) has announced the list of players set to compete in the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic! Fans across the league celebrate their team's awardees from the fan-favorite veterans, the oldest player in the league, upstart rookies, and beyond. In this week's Calder's Calling podcast, Jay Forster, Corey Swartz, and Deana Weinheimer discuss this year's All-Star class and the lat...

The calendar has moved into 2024, which means the Calder's Calling podcast is back! Deana Weinheimer and Corey Swartz are back with the latest news and highlights across the American Hockey League. First, the quick hits! The AHL mourns the loss of a 14-year pro. All of the coaching slots for the All-Star Classic have been filled. Who made it this season? Artem Anisimov returns to the AHL and Coach...

With less than a week until Christmas, it is time to look back at the top AHL stories of 2023! This week Patrick Williams joins Corey Swartz, Jay Forster, and Deana Weinheimer on the Calder's Calling podcast. First, the quick hits! Dylan Gambrell and Alex Steeves are leading the way for the Toronto Marlies- but only one can be the AHL Player of the Week? Who got the nod? A couple of Hershey Bears...

In the Wild West of the American Hockey League's Pacific Division, only one team has the right to claim a kingdom: the Ontario Reign! This week their head coach Marco Sturm is joining Deana Weinheimer, Jay Forster, and Corey Swartz on the Calder's Calling podcast. First, the quick hits! Clay Stevenson looks to be sticking around with the Hershey Bears (for a couple of seasons at least) and Tomas S...