Hockeytown West Podcast

On this weeks quick episode Nick and Brandon dive into the new goalie coach hired by the Grand Rapids Griffins and then dive into the 4 players drafted into the NHL from the Flint Firebirds as well. We wrap by diving into the drama behind Filip Zadina and his departure from the Detroit Red Wings suddenly. Our first late night recording so come along for the ride! Draft Kings Promo Code: THPN DK Di...

This week Nick and Brandon take a deep dive into how the Red Wings decided who to add to the organization in this years NHL Entry Draft and the signings from the first two days of NHL Free Agency that will not only impact the Grand Rapids Griffins but also the long term impact on the Detroit Red Wings. Nick and Brandon also get into the new assistant coaching announcements for the Grand Rapids Gri...

The long awaited Grand Rapids Griffins Defensemen season recap! This week Nick and Brandon take a deep dive into all 12 of the defenders that suited up for the Griffins this past season. We also talk about yet another surprising coaching change here in GR and give you a quick recap or the Calder Cup Finals! Draft Kings Promo Code: THPN Disclaimer: Call (800) 327-5050 or visit  gamblinghelplinema.o...

SPECIAL EPISODE RELEASE! This episode Nick and Brandon cover the exciting coaching hire for the Grand Rapids Griffins, we give our final thoughts on the Stanley Cup Finals, and talk about our feelings now that our acrobatic goalie Victor Brattstrom has signed in Sweden. DRAFT KINGS PROMO CODE: THPN Disclaimer Call (800) 327-5050 or visit  gamblinghelplinema.org  (MA), Gambling Problem? Call 877- 8...

This week Nick and Brandon dive into the heartbreaking ECHL Western Conference Finals where the Toledo Walleye couldn't get things going against Idaho. We talk the entire Toledo season and talk about the future of Dan Watson and Cossa. We dive into the AHL Conference Finals and talk some Griffins coaching along with all the other hijinks Nick gets us into. Draft Kinds Promo Code: THPN Disclaimer:...

This week Nick and Brandon cover games 3 and 4 of The Toledo Walleye's division finals, talk about the most impressive players for The Walleye so far in The Kelly Cup Playoffs and preview their conference finals matchup against The Steelheads. DraftKings promo code: THPN Call (800) 327-5050 or visit  gamblinghelplinema.org  (MA), Gambling Problem? Call 877- 8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If y...

Goalies are Voodoo  Get your dolls ready  This week B.C. (Brandon) and Beard (Nick) talk about Toledo, and their crazy playoff success as well as games 1 and 2 for the second round against Cincinnati  We talk about all 8 Grand Rapids Goalies, and the voodoo power they had this year.  Ahl playoffs and the chaos scheduling of series and rounds.  Remember to follow us on Twitter @hockeytownwpod, @grh...

On episode 11 of The Hockeytown West Podcast Nick and Brandon talk a little NHL Playoffs, we dive into round one of the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs for the Toledo Walleye vs. the Indy Fuel. We begin our recap of the Griffins season starting with the final record of the team, our high points and lows, who impressed us most, and who left us disappointed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

On episode ten of The Hockeytown West Podcast Brandon and Nick go over the coaching news from Grand rapids, Brian Lashoff's retirement announcement and the final two Griffins games of the season. We then dive into the Toledo Walleye's final 3 games of the regular season and the reinforcements the fish are getting from Grand Rapids for their matchup with Indy Fuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

On episode 9 of the Hockeytown West Podcast Nick and Brandon talk Griffins hockey and their status in the playoff picture. We dive into the only two Walleye games since our last episode and their official playoff matchup. We break down round one of the OHL playoffs battle of I-75 between Saginaw and Flint and our experience of a thrilling comeback OT game 6 win in person. We also talk a little bit...

We are back! This week Nick and Brandon dive into 2 full weeks of Griffins hockey games and cover all the highs like a franchise record 6 goals scored in a single period and the lows of a couple rough losses. We talk about the still hot Toledo Walleye and our first ever in person experience at the bank tank (Toledo we love you). We give a quick recap on some thrilling Flint Firebird action and tal...

On the 7th episode of the Hockeytown West Podcast Nick and Brandon go through the tough three game stretch the Griffins faced. We chat about how Nick got to see they Toledo Walleye and Cossa in person finally and go through Flint's end of the season push before the playoffs. We recap our experience at the season ticket holder autograph session and talk about the Griffins strength and conditioning....

This week Nick and Brandon go over the crazy schedule the Griffins had playing back to back to back games over the weekend. We dive into Toledo and their 16 game win streak along with clinching a playoff spot. We also go over the red red hot Flint Firebirds and their 7 game win streak and also clinching a playoff spot in the OHL. We also talk Griffins jersey auctions and our feelings about the sma...

On episode 5 of Hockeytown West Podcast Nick and Brandon go through the three must win Griffins games over this last week. We dive deeper into Toledo and the Walleye and talk about their current success and the 2 game stint of John Lethemon in Grand Rapids. We talk about the red hot Flint Firebirds, and we go through the crazy NHL trade deadline that the Red Wings had and what that will do for the...

This week Nick and Brandon cover the crazy week of 5 Griffins games that were a full blow rollercoaster of emotions. We talk about the still red hot Toledo Walleye and the fantastic goaltending tandem that has developed there and we talk some more Flint Firebirds action. We also take a deeper dive into the current AHL standings and where the Griffins somehow sit 6 points out of the playoffs even b...

This week Nick and Brandon cover the Griffins win against Rockford and their crushing defeat against the Monsters. We go over what all Griffins fans are feeling about our current coaching situation....We talk on all the excitement from the Toledo Walleye's back to back shutout weekend and Lombardi stays hot with Flint! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

This week we cover the rough weekend the Griffins had against the Moose, we take a deeper dive into the Toledo Walleye's success this season and Sabastian Cossa heating up in net. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick and Brandon attempt this podcast thing for the first time. We cover the Griffins domination of the Texas Stars over the weekend, Vrana heating up, Zadina's conditioning stint in GR, Jussi's departure to Sweden, the Griffs upcoming weekend against the Moose and what a playoff push will look like. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...