Episodes
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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with stellar co-hosts Justin A. Cohn and Jacob Stoller:
- They discuss Fort Wayne Komets president and co-owner Michael Franke, who unfortunately passed away on Dec. 10 at 63 years old following a long battle with cancer.
- Justin says ECHL commissioner Ryan Crelin wants to expand the league to 32 teams. Why 32, and what's important when determining ownership? Should there be 32? Justin and Jacob discuss.
- The Indy Fuel are the team profile of the week. The ECHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford IceHogs have been on a tear, winning six of their last seven games after enduring multiple losing streaks. What changed?
- Newfoundland Growlers forward Jonny Tychonick is the prospect of the week. The 2018 second-rounder by Ottawa is currently on an AHL contract with Toronto and has 22 points in 23 games, which ranks near the top among rookies.
- Justin follows up on the chicken nugget "incident" in a Kalamazoo Wings versus Toledo Walleye game, with the ECHL leaning into the funny moment. But the Wings have won four straight since a player flicked a nugget into the stands.
- Justin's Coast to Coast includes an update on whether the ECHL will mandate neck guards, a fan ejected for a racist gesture in Toledo, a big trade with Utah sending Jordan Martel to Wheeling for Quinn Wichers and more.
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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn:
- Former ECHL goaltender Jake Hildebrand joins the show. Hildebrand, 30, has been playing in Germany for the last few years after spending 222 regular season games in the ECHL with the Allen Americans, Indy Fuel, Tulsa Oilers, Kalamazoo Wings and Florida Everblades. Hildebrand shared some of his favorite ECHL moments.
- Hildebrand and the hosts also discuss Kirill Tyutyayev getting a 10-minute misconduct for... shooting a chicken nugget back into the crowd.
- The Adirondack Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils, are the team profiled this week. The Thunder are 10-5-2 to start the season.
- Wichita Thunder forward Peter Bates is the prospect of the week. Bates, 27, leads the ECHL in scoring with 33 points.
- Coast To Coast: Justin Cohn's usual news, notes and quotes. What's a Knight Monster? Grant Cruickshank has a famous mom. And friend of the show Yuki Miura is on a tear.
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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn:
- Iowa Heartlanders forward Yuki Miura joins the show. The 27-year-old was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. He moved to the U.S. in 2016 to play USHL hockey with the Waterloo Black Hawks before spending the next four years at Lake Superior State University. The guys discussed Miura's introduction to hockey and his impact on an Iowa community that has become a second home to him.
- Three big ECHL trades this week. Justin breaks down the four-player trade between the Indy Fuel and Jacksonville Icemen, the Tulsa Oilers and Reading Royals trade featuring Tag Bertuzzi and Alec Butcher, along with a Fort Wayne Komets and Allen Americans deal that went sideways.
- Goalie Ryan Bednard of the Greenville Swamp Rabbits is the prospect of the week.
- Coast To Coast: The ECHL is introducing player safety videos, the Idaho Steelheads have been dominant over their seven-game winning streak, Orlando is undefeated when outshot, and much more.
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On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin Cohn:
- The Kalamazoo Wings had to wear the Toledo Walleye's practice jerseys for a period. Yes, you read that right. Justin explains why and shares stories of similar instances happening.
- Team of the Week: Kansas City Mavericks. The Mavericks are 12-3-0 to start the year. Cale Morris is leading the charge between the pipes, with a .918 save percentage through seven games.
- Prospect of the Week: Cam Johnson, Florida Everblades. Coming off back-to-back Kelly Cup Championships, Johnson is splitting the crease with Evan Cormier this year. Johnson is signed to an AHL contract with the Charlotte Checkers.
- Neck Guards: Justin discusses how the conversation surrounding neck protection has changed within the ECHL in the wake of Adam Johnson's death.
- Reader Questions and Coast To Coast: Justin answers some more questions about ECHL scheduling and video review before sharing his usual news, notes and quotes, including all-star weekend plans.
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This week on The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn:
- It's morning game season. Justin explains why ECHL teams play games in the morning, and how much harder it is if at all.
- The Toledo Walleye are the team profile of the week. The Detroit Red Wings' ECHL affiliate is off to a hot start under the tutelage of first-year head coach Pat Mikesch, a coach who Justin says has a connection to Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde.
- Mark Rassell of the Idaho Steelheads is the prospect of the week. The 26-year-old, has 10 goals and 15 points in his first 11 games of the year. Idaho acquired his rights in a weird, ECHL-esque way, as Justin explains.
- Mailbag questions! Justin answers your questions on the possibility of an ECHL franchise becoming an AHL club, players not reporting when traded, old barns Justin never got to visit and more.
- Coast to Coast: Justin Cohn's usual news, notes and quotes.
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On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast recorded on Nov. 1:
- Jacob interviewed Matt Cooke for a THN magazine feature and he uncovered an interesting story about a hidden connection between Cooke and the Maple Leafs.
- Justin discusses the best ECHL players never to win a cup. The conversation sparked via debate in the sporting world surrounding NBA player James Harden – who many believe is the best NBA player to never win a title. Justin provides some ECHL equivalents.
- The Atlanta Gladiators are our ECHL team profile of the week as the affiliate of the Nashville Predators and Milwaukee Admirals. The Gladiators are off to a strong start, led by Derek Nesbitt – a former legendary ECHL player – whom Jacob also spoke to ahead of the 2023-24 season.
- Jalen Smereck is the prospect of the week. Justin thinks the Cincinnati Cyclones defenseman has all the makings to be the next household name among ECHL blueliners.
- Coast to Coast: Justin gives us his usual news, notes and quotes from across the ECHL.
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On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast, Justin A. Cohn and Jacob Stoller begin the show with a special guest:
- Former NFL Linebacker Myles Jack, owner of the Allen Americans, joined the show. Jack and his mother, LaSonjia, became the first Black majority owners in ECHL history. Jack discussed his boots-on-the-ground approach to owning the Americans, how he fell in love with hockey, and what it's like owning a hockey club. You don't want to miss this one!
- Team of the Week: Trois Rivieres Lions (Montreal Canadiens). The Lions are off to a 3-0-0 start. Justin isolates some notable names, such as Jakov Novak.
- Prospect of the week: Philippe Daoust. After a strong start to the AHL last year (seven points in nine games,) Daoust missed the entire season with an injury. He's down in the ECHL and tearing it up, with four points in two games. At this rate, he won't be here long.
- It's another edition of coast-to-coast, Justin Cohn's news, notes and quotes. Justin takes us for a spin around the ECHL.
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On this week's episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn:
- Goaltender Mariah Fujimagari appeared in net for the Kalamazoo Wings, which won 4-3 over the Toledo Walleye. Justin discusses the reaction following her win and the context.
- It's the 10th ECHL season since it absorbed the remainder of the Central Hockey League teams. Is the world of minor-league hockey better with just one Double-A league?
- Matt Tomkins made his NHL debut last Saturday for the Tampa Bay Lightning. That raises the question: how many former ECHL players were on NHL opening-night rosters? And how many can you name?
- The South Carolina Stingrays are the team of the week, where Justin and Jacob take an expanded look at each ECHL team. Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears fans can also take notice of their ECHL affiliate, which received some nice players from the AHL recently.
And more, including more fights to discuss from the past week.
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This week on The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Justin A. Cohn and Jacob Stoller:
- What is opening training camp like in the ECHL?
- What did we learn about the ECHL over the 2023 off-season?
- With a lot of young coaches in the league, what is the prerequisite for being hired in the ECHL?
- The Newfoundland Growlers hired Matt Cooke as their new coach, with the announcement coming on a Saturday. Should the big news have been announced on a day with the fans in mind?
- With ownership changes in the off-season and a new team in Lake Tahoe, does the current map make sense?
- And much more, including Toledo signing Rylan Parenteau, Myles Jack owning the Allen Americans, and Norfolk getting players from the Carolina Hurricanes (which doesn't have an AHL affiliate).
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This week on The Hockey News on The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn:
- Pat Nagle retired. Justin recaps the career of a shoo-in ECHL Hall of Fame goalie.
- Justin and Jacob analyze interesting Mountain Division storylines pertaining to the Idaho Steelheads, Allen Americans, Rapid City Rush and Utah Grizzlies.
- They discussed Central Division storylines as well, with the Cincinnati Cyclones, Toledo Walleye, Kalamazoo Wings and Fort Wayne Komets.
- As an ECHL fan, should you want your teams' players in AHL training camp? The guys weigh the pros and cons.
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This week on The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn:
- They discuss the Eastern Conference storylines heading into training camp. They may be premature, but Justin examines storylines that stick out to him within the North and South divisions. Can the Adirondack Thunder improve on their feel-good story late last season? What's the mystery of the Newfoundland Growlers? And what about the potential powerhouses in the South Division, including Jacksonville, Florida and South Carolina?
- Justin Cohn's News Notes and Quotes: seeing Spencer Carbery as an NHL coach, notable ECHL retirements and jersey reversal dates.
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This week on The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn:
- Idaho Steelheads broadcaster Cam McGuire joined the hosts for the entire episode. They dove into several topics with the 2022 ECHL broadcaster of the year.
- McGuire chronicled the Steelheads' historic 2022-23 season from his vantage point, diving into what made the team such a wagon during the regular season, their playoff run and eventual loss in the final.
- McGuire discussed his path to becoming a broadcaster, and if he plans out broadcast calls ahead of big-time games. They also dove into a 'Predict The Fish' segment he created and why he — and sometimes players — have to wear a fish costume because of it.
- They capped off the show with Justin Cohn's News, Notes and Quotes, focusing on the involvement of ECHL personnel and players during NHL training camps, Kalamazoo signing a big-time tough guy, and the trickle-down effect of losing a star ECHL player right before the start of the regular season.
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This week on The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn:
- Justin and Jacob discuss the ECHL product as a whole. They discuss what they like, such as teams' growing relationship with their NHL clubs and the league's playoff format, and things they dislike, such as back-to-back-to-back games and the scheduling.
- They then discuss the keys to signing free agents in the ECHL and dive into how money isn't the only driver in these transactions.
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This week on The Hockey News on the 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn:
- Justin highlights 11 recent under-the-radar ECHL signings.
- ECHL schedules are out, including exhibition games. Justin dives into ECHL pre-season games and the logistics, obstacles and significance of them.
- Norfolk added another affiliate, reaching an agreement with the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets have not had an ECHL affiliate since parting ways with Jacksonville two years ago. Carolina, Norfolk's affiliate since 2021-22, will still be in an affiliate partnership with them.
- Mailbag time! Justin answers your questions about all things ECHL.
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This week on The Hockey News on The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn:
- Orlando Solar Bears forward Aaron Luchuk joined the show. Luchuk details his nightmare experience overseas, what compelled him to return to Orlando and how the ECHL has evolved over the span of his career.
- The South Division is getting tougher. A few weeks after Justin and Jacob duked it out over the future of fighting at the pro level, the Savannah Ghost Pirates and Jacksonville Icemen signed some tough guys.
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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn:
- Andrew Zadarnowski of Habs Eyes On The Prize joins the show to discuss the Trois Rivieres Lions, the Montreal Canadiens' ECHL affiliate. Zadarnowski discussed how the Quebec-based ECHL team has fared in the league, the fan support and synergy with the Habs. Zadarnowski also dove into the quick promotion and subsequent departure of GM Pascal Rheaume.
- Justin discusses the Southern Professional Hockey League rebranding to the SPHL, which is no longer an acronym.
- Justin ponders how ECHL teams are receptive to their players playing 3ICE, the summer professional 3-on-3 hockey league that wrapped up on Aug. 12.
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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn:
- The hosts go through the signings, transactions, new affiliations and more to find the winners, losers and "not so sure" ECHL teams during the off-season so far.
- The winners category features six teams, including the Kalamazoo Wings, which got a new NHL affiliation with the Vancouver Canucks and made some key signings.
- Four teams are losing the off-season so far, whether it's losing a coach, an affiliation or not improving as much as they should be. The back-to-back Kelly Cup champions find themselves in this category.
- The Toledo Walleye, Atlanta Gladiators, Wheeling Nailers and Fort Wayne Komets are neither winners nor losers at this time since there's more to figure out about them. What have they done so far, and how could they become winners?
- Justin and Jacob round out the show by discussing the heavier punishments for fighting in the QMJHL and what that means for the ECHL.
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On this episode of The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn:
- ECHL official Logan Gruhl joined the show. Gruhl, one of the officials in the 2023 Kelly Cup playoffs, explained how he became an official while also peeling back the curtain and giving us a look behind the scenes of being a referee.
- It's Tebow time. Lake Tahoe is getting an ECHL team, and one of their owners is Tim Tebow. Jacob and Justin dive into the Lake Tahoe market, the Tebow connection and more.
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This week on The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast, Jacob Stoller and Justin Cohn discuss:
- Who were the best goalies in the ECHL from 2017 to today? Jacob calculated the Goals Saved Above Average stat to see which ECHL goalies were the best in each of the last seven seasons.
- Meanwhile, Justin lists off the goaltenders he thinks were the best in each given season, and the two compared their lists and evaluated the numbers.
- The ECHL has curtailed its fighting rules to be more aligned with the NHL and AHL's. Is this good? Bad? Justin and Jacob debate it.
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This week on The Hockey News On The 'E' Podcast with Jacob Stoller and Justin A. Cohn:
- What are the best team nicknames in the ECHL? Justin ranks each ECHL team name from 28 to 1. Justin factors in the name's relevance to the respective city, the uniqueness of the name, how it rolls off the tongue and if it's marketable. Oh, and it's got to have some toughness to it, too.
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