The Calder Farmstead AHL Podcast

Episode #137: Western Conference Fire Drill

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah wrap up their 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs preview by covering the best coast, the West Coast, in all its postseason glory! In the only Central Division first round match-up, the Iowa Wild take on the Rockford IceHogs. In the Pacific, the two seed Coachella Valley Firebirds host the seven seed Tucson Roadrunners, the third-ranked Colorado Eagles welcome the sixth-ranked Ontario Reign, and the number four Abbotsford Canucks play at home against the number five Bakersfield Condors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #136: East Coast Playoff Bias

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah are in playoff mode. The two focus on the Eastern Conference, as the first round match-ups are set! The Charlotte Checkers host the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Springfield Thunderbirds take on the Hartford Wolf Pack out in the Atlantic Division. In the North Division, the Utica Comets battle the Laval Rocket and the Syracuse Crunch will take on the Rochester Americans in the second round! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #135: Phone Booth Knife Fight

On this episode of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah hunker down for the last weekend of the 2022-23 AHL season!The two start off with news of the NHL releasing a statement of support for current AHL Commissioner Scott Howson. Then, it's back to business as usual, running down team-focused breakdowns of eight AHL squads: Springfield & Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in the Atlantic; Rochester from the North; Grand Rapids from the Central; and Abbotsford, Colorado, Calgary, and San Diego out in the Pacific.Then, to top it all off, of course...Start, Bench, Ship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #134: Independence Day

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah welcome back to the show former co-host C.C. Hawkley to talk about the Chicago Wolves going independent for the 2023-24 season and how Commissioner Scott Howson is encountering some resistance as his contract is set to expire.Then, the show returns to form with team deep dives -- Lehigh Valley & Bridgeport from the Atlantic Division, Belleville & Syracuse out in the North, Milwaukee & Texas from the Central, and Coachella Valley & Henderson down in the Pacific. Plus, wrapping up with another rousing rendition of Start, Bench, Ship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #133: Plays of Coaches Past

On the latest edition of The Calder Farmstead AHL Podcast, Sean and Sarah continue to break down teams as the American Hockey League is mere weeks away from the postseason! Team covered include the Hershey Bears & Hartford Wolf Pack in the Atlantic, the Toronto Marlies & Cleveland Monsters in the North, the Chicago Wolves & Iowa Wild in the Central, and the Ontario Reign and Tucson Roadrunners in the Pacific! And, per usual, the two close out the show with the latest rendition of Start, Bench, Ship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #132: The Playoffs Craic

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, it’s a special St. Patrick’s Day episode – one of Sean’s favorites! He and Sarah get back to the standard format, discussing first the return of Sam Poulin to the Penguins organization before doing deep team-specific dives on two squads from each division: Providence & Charlotte from the Atlantic, Utica & Laval from the North, Rockford & Manitoba from the Central, and Bakersfield & San Jose from the Pacific (including a flashback from April 2022!). Plus, a March 17th focused conclusion of Start, Bench, Ship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #131: The Trade Is One For None: Rapid Fire

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah wrap up the AHL Trade Deadline after they tackled the first wave of AHL-affected trades last episode. Eastern Conference teams active at the deadline include Hartford, Toronto, Utica, Rochester, Laval, and Belleville. Western Conference teams dealing players include Chicago, Milwaukee, Rockford, Bakersfield, Colorado, Abbotsford, Calgary, Texas, Tucson, San Diego, San Jose, and Ontario. Plus, a special playoff prediction edition of Start, Bench, Ship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #130: The Trade Is One For None

On this special NHL Trade Deadline edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah try to catch up with the abundance of both NHL and AHL trades that directly affect the American Hockey League. In the Eastern Conference, the breakdowns include new players for Utica, Hartford, Providence, Belleville, Cleveland, and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. In the Western Conference, some teams with new faces include Rockford, Milwaukee, San Jose, Colorado, Henderson, San Diego, Bakersfield, and Tucson. And, after all the quick trade hits, we conclude with a rousing round of Start, Bench, Ship!NHL TRADE DEADLINE MADNESSUtica CometsHartford Wolf PackProvidence BruinsBelleville SenatorsCleveland MonstersWilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsRockford IceHogsMilwaukee AdmiralsSan Jose BarracudaColorado EaglesHenderson Silver KnightsSan Diego GullsBakersfield CondorsTucson RoadrunnersStart, Bench, Ship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #129: I Mustache You To Make A Save

On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah start off by talking threads -- Outdoor Classic threads, that is. The two review the jerseys for the Cleveland Monsters and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins that were revealed this past week. The co-hosts also break down two trades with AHL implications, as well as eight of the normal team-centered dives before concluding with Start Bench Ship!Outdoor Classic Jersey OpinionsWolves Acquire SenyshynBlues/T-Birds Acquire Abramov and GaudetteCharlotte CheckersProvidence BruinsCleveland MonstersMilwaukee AdmiralsCoachella Valley FirebirdsTucson RoadrunnersBakersfield CondorsHenderson Silver KnightsStart Bench Ship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode #128: Power Play Come and Me Want Go On

On this episode of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah start off recapping the AHL All-Star Classic festivities in Laval, QC. Then, Sean takes the floor, as he discusses Belleville’s firing of Troy Mann as head coach (and the reasons behind it). Afterwards, the status quo: eight team-focused dives – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton & Hartford out of the Atlantic Division, Rochester & Syracuse from the North, Texas & Iowa from the Central, and Colorado & San Jose out of the Pacific. And, of course the closer – Start, Bench, Ship!All-Star Classic Recap (3:42)Deconstruction of Troy Mann's Firing (13:00)Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (33:31)Hartford Wolf Pack (41:10)Rochester Americans (52:31)Syracuse Crunch (1:00:05)Texas Stars (1:09:27)Iowa Wild (1:18:33)Colorado Eagles (1:26:48)San Jose Barracuda (1:34:04)Start Bench Ship (1:38:51) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices