Wranglers Watch

As the Calgary Wranglers head into the off-season, players reflect on the highs and lows of the 2025–26 American Hockey League campaign, sharing perspective on a year that brought both growth and challenges. (30:38) Sandra is joined by Rees Giacchetta for a candid look back at a season that fell short of the playoffs. Together, they dig into the moments that defined the year, what the results reve...

Roster movement was a defining storyline of the 2025–26 season, with steady traffic between the AHL and ECHL. Sandra sits down with the voice of the Rapid City Rush, Cory Berberian, to break down a busy campaign, revisit standout moments, and share insights on what’s ahead for the Rush. (22:33) The final week of the regular season in the AHL brought plenty of storylines for the Wranglers. Sandra b...

Sandra sits down one on one with Calgary Wranglers captain Clark Bishop to mark a major milestone — his 500th career game in the American Hockey League. Bishop reflects on the journey it took to reach the moment, the sacrifices along the way, and why the achievement carries special meaning for both him and his family. (31:49) With Abbotsford in town, Sandra sits down with Ben Lypka to talk Canucks...

Marco D’Amico joins Sandra for an in depth look at the Laval Rocket’s season and what lies ahead as the team eyes a serious Calder Cup run. He breaks down the impact of head coach Pascal Vincent, dives into Laval’s goaltending picture, and shares insight into how the Rocket have evolved on and off the ice. Plus, Marco pulls back the curtain on the Laval fanbase, offering a unique perspective on wh...

Sandra chats with Colorado Eagles assistant coach Kim Weiss about the winding road that led her to professional men’s hockey. Kim dives into her NCAA experience as both a player and a coach, her transition to the pro game, and the mindset driving the Eagles as they gear up for the Calder Cup playoffs. (24:53) A look at the AHL’s biggest storylines, from the ripple effects of the CHL’s 19‑year‑old...

Writer Patrick Williams joins Sandra for a deep dive into the league as the regular season winds down. The conversation covers key storylines from the AHL trade deadline, the tight scoring race, and why the Henderson Silver Knights could emerge as a Pacific Division dark horse. With Game 72 fast approaching across the league, he also shares insight on late-season trends and playoff implications. (...

The 2001 Calder Cup celebration rolls on as Daniel Tkaczuk sits down with Sandra for a look back at the Saint John Flames’ unforgettable playoff run—complete with the stories, personalities, and moments that shaped that championship season. He also opens the door to his world today, sharing what it’s like working with the PWHL’s Toronto Sceptres and the Canadian women’s national team.   (29:51) A...

Micki Dupont joins Sandra to revisit the Saint John Flames’ unforgettable 2001 Calder Cup run. With the 25th anniversary on the horizon — and celebrations soon coming to the Saddledome with the Calgary Wranglers — Micki shares stories, emotions, and behind the scenes moments from a championship season that still resonates all these years later. (20:47) Sandra dives into a very busy March for the W...

With the Abbotsford Canucks visiting Calgary this weekend, Sandra sits down with play-by-play voice Brandon Astle for an inside look at the team’s season. They dig into the strong work of goalie coach Justin Pogge, how head coach Manny Malhotra continues to elevate his group, and what’s driving Abbotsford’s momentum down the stretch. (26:34) As the Wranglers wrap up their season series against the...

Sandra kicks off part one of her in depth conversation with Wranglers blueliner Daniil Miromanov, who opens up about his path to hockey in our country. Daniil shares how his journey began long before major junior—moving to Canada as a teen, navigating school life in Ontario, and coming close to suiting up for the London Knights. He also reflects on the Hockey Hall of Famer who saw his potential as...

Sandra kicks things off with Manitoba Moose play-by-play voice Daniel Fink for a deep dive into this weekend’s all-Canadian showdown in Winnipeg. Daniel breaks down the Moose rookies making noise early in their pro careers and highlights several familiar faces Wranglers fans will recognize (22:33) Producer Cameron Hughes joins Sandra for a fresh edition of Wranglers Rundown, taking stock of the bi...

This week’s episode comes to you from the road in Bakersfield, where Sandra and Rees break down the biggest storylines surrounding the team over the past month. They dive into the Wranglers’ run of goalie injuries, Zayne Parekh’s conditioning stint, and how players and staff are working through a challenging stretch of games. (21:07) Sandra and Rees continue their on-the-road conversation, giving...

On this week's edition of Wranglers Watch, Sandra Prusina kicks off the show by chatting with Cory Berberian, Rapid City Rush Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations! Cory brings us a mid-season snapshot from South Dakota, breaking down how the Rush are navigating the grind of the schedule — including those relentless three games in three nights. We also dive into one of the team’s biggest st...

Ahead of Laval’s first-ever visit to Calgary to take on the Wranglers, Sandra sits down with Rocket commentator Cedrik Blondin for an inside look at the team’s strong season. They dig into Laval’s impressive play, their strategic approach to the Jacob Fowler–Kappo Kahkonen goaltending tandem, and how top prospect David Reinbacher is progressing on the blue line. (22:13) Sandra and AHL insider Patr...

On this week's episode of Wranglers Watch, Sandra and Logan dive into their monthly Wranglers Hot Topics, including Martin Pospisil’s conditioning stint, evaluating the team at the halfway mark, strategies to spark the power play, and share their all-time Wranglers starting lineups. (35:19) Sandra breaks down the biggest Wranglers storylines of the week, with the team back at the Saddledome for a...

On this week's episode of Wranglers Watch, Sandra sits down with David Smith to discuss his journey from coaching in the NCAA to leading an ECHL team. He shares what it’s like balancing the dual roles of head coach and general manager in Rapid City. (19:50) In the second half of the conversation, David evaluates his team’s season so far, explains his approach to goaltending, and talks about collab...

On this week's episode of Wranglers Watch, host Sandra Prusina is joined by Tucson Roadrunners radio analyst, David Mooradian! David gives listeners a glimpse into how the 25-26 AHL season has unfolded for the Tucson Roadrunners and shares his thoughts on the future of hockey in Arizona following the Coyotes' relocation to Utah. (24:04) Penn State broadcaster Brian Tripp joins Sandra to chat about...

In part one of Sandra’s conversation with American Hockey League President and CEO Scott Howson, they dive into what it was like stepping into the role during the uncertainty of the pandemic, the challenge of balancing the needs of diverse markets, and whether rule changes—like expanded video review—could be on the horizon. Plus, Sandra shares her three favorite Calgary Wranglers moments from 2025...

On this week's episode of Wranglers Watch, Aaron Cooney, the voice of the San Diego Gulls, joins the show to break down the team’s season so far. He shares insight on how the Gulls are navigating a goalie shuffle after injuries in Anaheim, talks about Calgarian—and former Wrangler—Matthew Phillips adjusting to life in California, and gives us a deeper look at San Diego as a hockey market. (28:24)...

On this week's episode of Wranglers Watch, host Sandra Prusina is joined by Rees Giacchetta! Our monthly check-in with Rees covers the team’s season-high 10-game road trip, recent milestones achieved by a couple of veteran players, and how the Wranglers are working to improve their special teams. (28:32) In the second half of the show, Nathan MacDonald joins us to preview the second annual Winter...

On this week's episode of Wranglers Watch, Logan Gordon joins host Sandra Prusina for Hot Topics, breaking down the Wranglers’ blue-line depth, the AHL–ECHL pipeline’s importance, when a William Stromgren call-up could happen, and they share their favorite Wranglers rivalry. (28:03) Chris Peters dives into the season’s biggest AHL surprises, what’s unfolding in all the Canadian markets, and why Ca...

On this week's episode of Wranglers Watch, host Sandra Prusina is joined by Calgary Flames Director of Player Development, Ray Edwards! Ray shares his insights on the Calgary Wranglers’ strong start to the 2025–26 season. Topics include Yan Kuznetsov’s NHL leap, Artem Grushnikov’s growth, the impact of rookies on early team success, and how the Flames are leveraging the undrafted NCAA pipeline to...

On this week's episode of Wranglers Watch, host Sandra Prusina is joined by Wranglers Digital Associate Producer Annie Nadin! From the season’s biggest storylines to how the rookies are seizing their moment, Annie shares the strategy behind creating content that keeps fans connected. Plus, get an inside look at what it takes to plan and execute digital coverage for the Wranglers. (30:05) We go beh...

Rory Kerins. The rookies. No sophomore slump for Hunter Brzustewicz. And that ten-game road trip. Sandra and GVP sit down for their monthly Hot Topics discussion. (25:25) Patrick Williams joins the show to unpack the biggest storylines in the AHL season so far. We also explore what’s next for the Wranglers following call-ups for Yan Kuznetsov and Rory Kerins, and how Justin Kirkland’s arrival coul...

On this week's edition of Wranglers Watch, host Sandra Prusina is joined once again by Rees Giacchetta! We cover how the squad is working on turning the Saddledome into one of the toughest buildings for visiting teams, highlight Wranglers rookies finding their footing, and explore the ways players are making an impact in the Calgary community. (29:31) Sandra goes over how the team is embracing pla...