Hockeytown West Podcast

Chaz Reddekopp joins the show to talk about his playing career and his transition to coaching! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownwpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hockeytownwpod...

Pat Mikesch joins the show to talk about last season, what hes been up to this summer, and also previews next seasons roster! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownwpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Instagram: https://w...

Former Toledo Walleye forward Andrew Sturtz joins the show to talk about his time in the Toledo along with his time at Penn State University where he is now an assistant coach. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownwpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.face...

Detroit Red Wings 2022 4th round pick Amadeus Lombardi joins the show to talk through his second full season with the Grand Rapids Griffins, what he's been up to during the offseason, a season full of pranks, and more! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownw...

On Episode 186 we are joined by Bruce MacDonals to talk about his time with the Toledo Storm as we go down memory lane of season two in the summer of the storm series along with an update of what the Toledo Walleye have been up to this offseason. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://...

On Episode 185 we are joined by Rick Corriveau and Jeff Jablonski to talk about their time with the Toledo Storm as we go down memory lane of season two in the summer of the storm series along with an update of what the Toledo Walleye have been up to this offseason. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpo...

After a long break we are BACK!!! On episode 184 we dive into everything that's happened over the past few weeks in the Grand Rapids Griffins hockey world from the NHL Draft to NHL Free Agency and how it impacts the Griffins and event the Griffins schedule release! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod...

On Episode 183 we are joined by Mark Monroe of the Toledo Blade to recap what was a thrilling season for the Toledo Walleye that took them all the way to the Kelly Cup Finals Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownwpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebo...

On episode 182 we do a deep dive into everything Grand Rapids Griffins hockey from the 24-25 season and talk through what we hope to see happen with the organization in the off season Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownwpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://w...

On Episode 181 we recap the 2025 Kelly Cup Finals where the Toledo Walleye come up just short of winning their first Kelly Cup Championship and the Trois-Rivières Lions go home champions on the back of an incredible goaltending effort Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/pro...

On Episode 180 we recap games 1 and 2 of the ECHLs Kelly Cup Finals between the Toledo Walleye and the Trois-Rivières Lions and the series is now tied heading to Québec. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownwpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

On Episode 179 we preview the Toledo Walleye's return to the ECHL's Kelly Cup Finals as the fish get set to take on the Trois-Rivières Lions (Three Rivers Lions) for a shot at their first every Kelly Cup! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownwpod.bsky.socia...

On Episode 178 the Toledo Walleye are moving on to the ECHL's Kelly Cup Finals! We recap all 5 games of the Western Conference Finals between the Toledo Walleye and the Kansas City Mavericks Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownwpod.bsky.social Facebook: ht...

On Episode 177 we recap the ECHL's Central Division Final matchup between the Toledo Walleye and the Fort Wayne Komets where the Walleye advanced in game 6! We also preview the upcoming ECHL Western Conference Finals matchup between the Toledo Walleye and the Kansas City Mavericks! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.c...

On episode 176 we recap game three of the Calder Cup Playoffs for the Grand Rapids Griffins where the Griffins blew a 4-1 lead heading into the third period to have their season ended by the Texas Stars in the second overtime period of the game... Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https:/...

On episode 175 we're...tired...we bring you our immediate reaction to game 2 of the AHL Central Division Semifinals between the Grand Rapids Griffins and the Texas Stars where the Griffins fall 4-2 and now must win every game remaining in the best of 5 series and all 3 remaining games are on the road... Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitt...

On Episode 174 we preview what should be an electric playoff matchup for the ECHL's Central Division Finals between the Toledo Walleye and the Fort Wayne Komets! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownwpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hockey...

On episode 173 we give you our real time postgame thoughts on Game 1 of the AHL's Central Division matchup between the Grand Rapids Griffins and the Texas Stars where Texas blanked Grand Rapids 4-0... Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownwpod.bsky.social Fa...

On episode 172 we preview the upcoming Calder Cup Playoff matchup between the Grand Rapids Griffins and the Texas Stars! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownwpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Instagram: https://www.in...

On Episode 171 we recap a dominant first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs by the Toledo Walleye where they swept the Indy Fuel to advance to the ECHL Central Division Finals! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownwpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

On Episode 170 we bring you a special episode as we preview the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs and the first round matchup for the Toledo Walleye plus Walleye defenseman Jalen Smereck joins the show in person from the Bank Tank in Toledo! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profil...

On episode 169 we are joined by Tyler Kuel who provides an update on the two newest faces in the Grand Rapids Griffins organization for next season. Plus are ASP and MBN finally on their way to Grand Rapids?? We also recap the Griffins last three games including a disappointing home regular season final against the Texas stars and provide an update on what the Calder Cup playoff picture looks like...

On episode 168 we recap an explosion of goal from the Grand Rapids Griffins 18 goals in three games to be exact! What was the difference from recent games and what caused Nat Danielson to go off with 6 points over the weekend? Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hoc...

On Episode 167 we recap the Toledo Walleye's recent trip to Florida where they took on the defending Kelly Cup Champions for their biggest measuring stick games of the season Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HockeytownWpod Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/hockeytownwpod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebo...

On episode 166 we recap the only Griffins game since our last show with them being off for a full week late in the season but during that break the Grand Rapids Griffins have clinched a playoff spot but where will they finish in the AHL's Central Division and who will they face? Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/hockeytownwestpodcast Follow for highlights: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/...