The Calder Farmstead AHL Podcast
Covering the American Hockey League, co-hosts Sean O'Brien and Sarah Avampato give an analytical take on the NHL's feeder league while having a good amount of fun along the way!
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Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
On this pre-AHL All-Star Classic edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah discuss some league-wide news (All-Star roster changes and replacements), do some team-focused dives (Hershey, Lehigh Valley, Laval, Belleville, Rockford, Manitoba, Calgary, & Abbotsford), and Start Ship Bench (All-Star Skills Competition Events, Jerseys, and Formats)!Oh, and they didn't get scooped on a coaching change in Belleville!All-Star Roster Changes (5:13)Hershey Bears (11:15)Lehigh Valley Phantoms (21:27)Laval Rocket (31:34)Belleville Senators (41:03)Rockford IceHogs (59:56)Manitoba Moose (1:07:17)Calgary Wranglers (1:13:01)Abbotsford Canucks (1:20:57)Start, Bench, Ship (1:29:08) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
On this episode of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah have another trade to discuss between the Eagles and the Barracuda, the All-Star jersey reveal, and (of course) the team-focused breakdown segment featuring Bridgeport, Springfield, Toronto, Utica, Grand Rapids, Chicago, San Diego, and Ontario! Plus, a Start Bench Ship where the two talk about the Ontario Reign’s social media post about which logos are the best (and worst) in the AHL…Colorado-San Jose Trade (2:40)All-Star Jersey Reveal (6:59)Bridgeport Sound Tigers (10:37)Springfield Thunderbirds (19:25)Toronto Marlies (27:50)Utica Comets (34:24)Grand Rapids Griffins (43:14)Chicago Wolves (48:44)San Diego Gulls (58:04)Ontario Reign (1:07:45)Start, Bench, Ship (1:17:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah discuss the news and notes of the AHL before digging into team-focused dives. First, the two dissect the trade of Kyle Criscuolo to the San Jose Sharks/Barracuda for Kyle Weatherby (who heads to Detroit/Grand Rapids). Second, Vincent Arseneau is suspended for contact of an official. And, after focusing on the eight teams from across the AHL, the two co-hosts finish the show off with Start, Bench, Ship!Criscuolo-Weatherby Trade (2:32)Arseneau Suspension (5:46)Charlotte Checkers (9:09)Lehigh Valley Phantoms (17:06)Laval Rocket (26:41)Rockford IceHogs (32:08)Abbotsford Canucks (48:16)Coachella Valley Firebirds (57:17)Calgary Wranglers (1:08:36)Bakersfield Condors (1:14:37)Start, Bench, Ship (1:22:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah break down the 2023 AHL All-Star Classic selections (released on Wednesday, January 11). There is plenty of debate, as both co-hosts reveal their own picks in comparison to the players given the all-star nod by the American Hockey League.All-Star Intro (2:45)Atlantic Division (7:25)North Division (18:14)Central Division (30:26)Pacific Division (40:42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
To round out the calendar year of 2022, Sean and Sarah decide to wrap things up a little differently. Each co-host has filled out an AHL bingo card for 2023, with $100 at stake (to be donated to charity) for who gets a bingo first in the next year.What makes up each co-hosts' bingo card? Have a listen...only on The Calder Farmstead! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
It's time for an episode for the rest of us, as Sean and Sarah wind down 2022 with another edition of The Calder Farmstead! The two cover a couple trades (including a three-team deal), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton & Springfield in the Atlantic Division, Rochester & Belleville in the North, Chicago & Texas in the Central, and Tucson & San Diego in the Pacific. Plus, as always, another rousing round of Start, Bench, Ship!AHL Trades (3:42)Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (13:47)Springfield Thunderbirds (22:11)Rochester Americans (29:56)Belleville Senators (41:05)Chicago Wolves (50:20)Texas Stars (59:21)Tucson Roadrunners (1:10:18)San Diego Gulls (1:16:48)Start, Bench, Ship (1:35:07) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
On this edition of The Calder Farmstead: An AHL Podcast, Sean O'Brien and Sarah Avampato are feeling merry and in the holiday spirit...sort of. The two dig in to team check-ins, two from every division: Providence & Bridgeport, Utica & Syracuse, Grand Rapids & Iowa, and Colorado & Ontario. And, per usual, we've got some Start, Bench, Ship -- cellar dweller turnaround candidates, defensive prospects, and Christmas movies!AHL NewsProvidence BruinsBridgeport IslandersUtica CometsSyracuse CrunchGrand Rapids GriffinsIowa WildColorado EaglesOntario ReignStart, Bench, Ship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
On this episode, Sean and Sarah jump back into AHL coverage after a short break!On this episode, Sean and Sarah jump back into AHL coverage after a short break!AHL News and Notes (3:42)Hartford Wolf Pack (7:34)Hershey Bears (23:44)Toronto Marlies (33:30)Cleveland Monsters (42:02)Manitoba Moose (53:02)Milwaukee Admirals (1:00:53)Henderson Silver Knights (1:07:47)San Jose Barracuda (1:16:44)Start, Bench, Ship (1:24:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Sean and Sarah talk about what's been surprising to them about the AHL season so far in this (not so) mini-episode for American Thanksgiving, as well as name their Calder Cup favorite. 0:00- Intro3:28- Chicago Wolves13:46- Henderson Silver Knights24:39- Cleveland Monsters29:52- Providence Bruins35:38- Laval Rocket43:56- Calder Cup Favorites55:04- Thanksgiving FavoritesFollow us on social media:Twitter- https://twitter.com/CalderFarmsteadFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/thecalderfarmsteadInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/thecalderfarmsteadMerch Store- https://www.redbubble.com/people/CalderFarmstead/shop?asc=u&ref=account-nav-dropdownPodcast links- linktr.ee/thecalderfarmstead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, Sean and Sarah dive into yet another group of AHL teams as we approach US Thanksgiving! This week's episode includes two Atlantic Division teams (Bridgeport & WBS), one from the North (Laval), one from the Central (Iowa), and four from the Pacific (Bakersfield, Tucson, Abbotsford, & Ontario).Intro (0:45)AHL Transactions (3:34)Bridgeport Islanders (9:25)Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (21:37)Laval Rocket (28:48)Iowa Wild (37:38)Bakersfield Condors (48:24)Abbotsford Canucks (56:41)Tucson Roadrunners (1:06:50)Ontario Reign (1:13:35)Start, Bench, Ship (1:24:39) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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