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Hockeytown West Podcast
Your essential podcast for Grand Rapids Griffins, Toledo Walleye, and Detroit Red Wings prospects. Get exclusive insights, player updates, and league news for AHL and ECHL fans. Dive into the action with in-depth analysis and interviews. Tune in now for the ultimate hockey experience!" Proud partner of: The Hockey Podcast Network
Episodes
Hockeytown West PodcastTAG BERTUZZI DOMINATES + Toledo Wins Back To Back Games (EP 284)
Toledo is back in the win column! This week on the Toledo Walleye update we talk about Toledos two games in which they won both games 5-2. Tag Bertuzzi had a…
Hockeytown West PodcastDOMINIK SHINE MAKES HISTORY AGAIN!!! (EP283)
Week four of the AHL season is done and the Grand Rapids Griffins keep rolling along as the top team in the American Hockey League! This past week the Griffins…
Hockeytown West PodcastTOLEDO DROPS THEIR SEASON OPENER + A Look Across The ECHL (EP 282)
The Toledo Walleye season is here! This Toledo episode we dive into the teams 6-3 loss as the team opened up the season on the road in Fort Wayne. After the Ad…
Hockeytown West PodcastJOHN LEONARD'S FIVE GOAL WEEKEND! (EP281)
Week three of AHL action is in the books and the Grand Rapids Griffins sit in first place in the American Hockey League just like they did at this time last…
Hockeytown West PodcastCHRIS TERRY IS A TOLEDO WALLEYE?! + Toledo Walleye Opening Night Roster (EP 280)
On this weeks Toledo Walleye update we break down the teams opening night roster! The big news is the signing oh longtime AHL veteran Chris Terry! Toledo also…
Hockeytown West PodcastJESSE KIISKINEN PUT ON A SHOW + CARTER BEAR MAKES HIS PRO DEBUT (EP279)
Week two of the AHL season is in the books and so is the Grand Rapids Griffins first 3 in 3 of the season where we saw three very different games. We watches a…
Hockeytown West PodcastGRIFFINS WEEKEND PREVIEW FEAT. DANIEL FINK & JASON SHAVER (EP278)
The Grand Rapids Griffins are back in action this weekend and we have some special guests to help us preview the matchups! Manitoba Moose Broadcaster Daniel…
Hockeytown West PodcastECHL CENTRAL DIVISION PREVIEW Featuring The Broadcasters From Every Team In The Division (EP 277)
This week on the Toledo Episode were bringing our biggest show ever to you! We are joined by 7 guests! Every team in the central division will be previewed by…
Hockeytown West PodcastTHE GRIFFINS ARE GOING TO BE FUN!!! (EP276)
HOCKEY IS BACK!!! The Grand Rapids Griffins officially kicked off the AHL regular season this past weekend with two game in Cleveland against the Monsters…
Hockeytown West PodcastMADDIE STEINBOCK JOINS THE SHOW! ECHL Assistant Social Media Coordinator (EP275)
In this weeks episode we talk to Maddie Steinbock of the ECHL League Office! Maddie talks about her passion for the industry and how she figured out this is…
Hockeytown West PodcastGRIFFINS DOMINATE THE PRESEASON IN TOLEDO!!! (EP274)
GRIFFINS HOCKEY IS BACK AND WE ARE BACK!!! The Grand Rapids Griffins were back in action over the weekend for preseason hockey in Toledo where they walked away…
Hockeytown West PodcastBRADY BOEHM JOINS THE SHOW + Toledo Roster Update (EP 273)
In this weeks Toledo Walleye update we are joined by Media Relations Coordinator of the Toledo Walleye and Toledo Mud Hens Brady Boehm. Brady takes us through…
Hockeytown West PodcastGRIFFINS HOCKEY FROM THE OTHER SIDE! FEATURING THE GRIFFINS PR AND SOCIAL TEAM (EP272)
On today's episode we get a look behind the scenes with the Grand Rapids Griffins as we are joined by Griffins Digital Media Manager Macy Mineni and Sr. PR…
Hockeytown West PodcastCOLIN SWOYER JOINS THE SHOW (EP 271)
In this weeks episode we were joined by recently retired Toledo Walleye defenseman Colin Swoyer. We talk about his early career in the USHL and college before…
Hockeytown West PodcastEDUARDS TRALMAKS SAYS GOODBEYE TO GRAND RAPIDS (EP270)
Eduards Tralmaks joins the show to say goodbye to all of the incredible fans here in Grand Rapids who enjoyed watching him during his one and only season as a…
Hockeytown West PodcastANTON JOHANSSON JOINS THE SHOW (EP269)
This week Detroit Red Wings 2022 4th round pick Anton Johansson joins the show! Anton talks about what it was like growing up in a hockey family, what playing…
Hockeytown West PodcastDYLAN JAMES JOINS THE SHOW (EP268)
Detroit Red Wings 2022 2nd round draft pick Dylan James joins the show! We talk through his season in the USHL where he became a Clark Cup Champion and USHL…
Hockeytown West PodcastECHL EQUIPMENT MANAGER OF THE YEAR JOINS THE SHOW + Walleye Offseason Update (EP 267)
Toledo were back! In this offseason update we talk about the signings the Walleye have made to this point. We are also joined by Adam Wozniak who was the ECHL…
Hockeytown West PodcastTREY AUGUSTINE JOINS THE SHOW!!! (EP266)
Detroit Red Wings 2023 2nd round draft pick Trey Augustine joins the show! We chat through his draft day, his time at Michigan State, playing for USA Hockey…
Hockeytown West PodcastAMADEUS LOMBARDI SAYS GOODBYE TO GRAND RAPIDS (EP265)
Amadeus Lombardi joins the show for the fourth time but this is it's a little bittersweet as Ammo is headed to the New Jersey Devils after being traded for a…
Hockeytown West PodcastGRIFFINS OFFSEASON UPDATE (EP 264)
This week on the Hockeytown West Podcast were back after a couple weeks away! We dive into the departures from the organization. From there we talk about the…
Hockeytown West PodcastECHL UPDATE + Adam Stio Joins The Show (EP 263)
This week we give everyone a small update around the ECHL Finals where the Florida Everblades won their 4th Kelly Cup in 5 years. We transition to the Toledo…
Hockeytown West PodcastGRIFFINS SEASON RECAP PART 2/2 (EP262)
We put the final bow on the Grand Rapids Griffins historic 30th season addressing the power play concerns from the regular season and hand out our season MVP…
Hockeytown West PodcastTHE TOLEDO WALLEYE SEASON IS OVER (EP 261)
Sadly the Toledo Walleye season is over. In this season recap we discuss the teams series loss to the Fort Wayne Komets. We also discuss the teams approach in…
Hockeytown West PodcastGRIFFINS SEASON RECAP PART 1 (EP260)
Now that the dust has settled we sat down to begin to recap the Grand Rapids Griffins historic 30th season...then we realized this episode needed to be two…
Hockeytown West PodcastTHE GRIFFINS SEASON IS OVER... (EP259)
The Grand Rapids Griffins were eliminated in 4 games by the Chicago Wolves in the AHL Central Division Finals Support the show…
Hockeytown West PodcastGRIFFINS STAY ALIVE!!! (EP258)
The Grand Rapids Griffins live to fight another day after a thrilling 4-3 overtime win in game three in Chicago forcing a game four on Thursday in Chicago!…
Hockeytown West PodcastGRIFFINS NOW FACING ELIMINATION (EP257)
The Grand Rapids Griffins fall in overtime 4-3 against the Chicago Wolves in game two of the AHL Central Division Finals where for the first time all season…
Hockeytown West PodcastGRIFFINS DROP GAME ONE OF THE CENTRAL DIVISION FINALS (EP256)
The Grand Rapids Griffins fall by a score of 2-1 against the Chicago Wolves in game one of the AHL Central Division Finals. Was the effort there? Michal…
Hockeytown West PodcastGRIFFINS vs WOLVES AHL CENTRAL DIVISION FINALS PREVIEW (EP255)
The Grand Rapids Griffins and Chicago Wolves are set to face off in the AHL Central Division Finals on Thursday May 14th. Andrew Rinaldi joins the show to…
Hockeytown West PodcastGRIFFINS ELIMINATE THE MOOSE!!! (EP254)
The Central Division Semifinals are done and the Grand Rapids Griffins have sent the Manitoba Moose to the golf course as the Griffins end the series with a…
Hockeytown West PodcastTOLEDO WALLEYE ELIMINATE BLOOMINGTON + Round Two Preview Vs Fort Wayne (EP 253)
Toledo is moving on! This week in the Toledo Walleye update we talk about the exciting first round series with the Bloomington Bison. After the break we…
Hockeytown West PodcastGRIFFINS TAKE A 2-1 SERIES LEAD!!! (EP252)
Game 3 between the Grand Rapids Griffins and the Manitoba Moose is done and the Griffins have the Moose on the brink of elimination after a big 4-2 win in…
Hockeytown West PodcastGRIFFINS SHUTOUT THE MOOSE!!! (EP251)
Game 2 between the Grand Rapids Griffins and the Manitoba Moose is in the books and the Griffins blank than Moose thanks to a 30 save shutout by Michal Postava…
Hockeytown West PodcastGRIFFINS GET SHUTOUT IN GAME ONE... (EP250)
The Calder Cup Playoffs are officially underway for the Grand Rapids Griffins! Game one of the Central Division Semifinals is in the books and the Griffins end…
Hockeytown West PodcastGRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS PLAYOFF PREVIEW!!! (EP249)
It's FINALLY time for Grand Rapids Griffins Playoff hockey! On today's show we get you ready for the best of five Division Semifinals matchup between the Grand…
Hockeytown West PodcastTOLEDO WALLEYEPLAYOFF PREVIEW FEATURING MARK MONROE (EP248)
It's that time again Toledo! For the 10th straight year the Toledo Walleye are in the Kelly Cup Playoffs and we are joined by Mark Monroe (@ MonroeBlade) to…
Hockeytown West PodcastIS POSTAVA THE GAME 1 STARTER? + THE AHL REGULAR SEASON IS DONE (EP247)
The AHL regular season has come to a close and Grand Rapids Griffins rookie goaltender Michal Postava finished as the top goalie in the entire American Hockey…
Hockeytown West PodcastDYLAN MOULTON JOINS THE SHOW + Who Will Toledo Play Round One (EP 246)
On this weeks Toledo Walleye update we are joined by Toledo Walleye defenseman Dylan Moulton. We discuss growing up in Tennessee, his junior and college days…
Hockeytown West PodcastTREY AUGUSTINE PRO DEBUT!!! + MORE DETROIT PROSPECTS HAVE ARRIVED (EP245)
Trey Augustine and more of the Detroit Red Wings top prospects have made their way to Grand Rapids and Trey Augustine and Jesse Kiiskinen have both made their…
Hockeytown West PodcastNOLAN LALONDE JOINS THE SHOW + Toledo Gets A Weekend Split (EP 244)
On this weeks Toledo Walleye episode we are joined by Toledo Walleye goaltender Nolan Lalonde. We chat about his junior days, turning pro, his time in toledo…
Hockeytown West PodcastTHE GRIFFINS CLINCH THE WEST!!! (EP243)
The Grand Rapids Griffins have clinched the AHL Regular Season Western Conference Championship! Grand Rapids hit the road this past week for dates with the Ice…
Hockeytown West PodcastBRANDON HAWKINS JOINS THE SHOW + The Race For First Is On! (EP 242)
This week on the Toledo Walleye update we are joined by the captain and two time reiging ECHL MVP Brandon Hawkins where we talk about his season as a whole…
Hockeytown West PodcastLET’S TALK ABOUT COSSA + GRIFFINS CLINCH THE CENTRAL (EP241)
The Grand Rapids Griffins ended their tough stretch of 6 games in 9 days this past week with a game at home against Milwaukee, one on the road in Cleveland…
Hockeytown West PodcastMARCH SADNESS IN GRAND RAPIDS??? + GRIFFINS POWER PLAY STRUGGLES (EP240)
The Grand Rapids Griffins faced a tough 3 games in 3 days with travel for all three games against two teams fighting for their playoff lives as we hit the…
Hockeytown West PodcastSOLID TRIP SOUTH FOR THE WALLEYE + Toledo Makes Another Trade (EP 239)
This week on the Toledo Walleye update we talk about the big 4 game in 5 day road trip down south. Toledo makes another trade to address some physicality. A…
Hockeytown West PodcastEDDIE GENBORG TO GRAND RAPIDS!!! + A WEIRD WEEKEND IN GR... (EP238)
Detroit Red Wings 2025 second round pick Eddie Genborg is coming to play with the Grand Rapids Griffins and the timing could not have been more perfect as the…
Hockeytown West PodcastBRANDON KRUSE 4 POINT NIGHT + Toledo Makes A Sigining (EP 237)
On this weeks Toledo update we discuss the teams 5 game win streak. Toledos most impressive win of the season vs Wichita in witch they set a new franchise…
Hockeytown West PodcastAUSTIN WATSON VS. THE OFFICIALS + GRIFFINS NEST JOINS THE SHOW (EP236)
The legend Andrew from Griffins Nest dusts off the mic and joins us to talk some Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey! The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone and the…
Hockeytown West PodcastMITCH LEWANDOWSKI JOINS THE SHOW + Toledo dominates at home (EP 235)
In this weeks Toledo update we are joined by Toledo Walleye forward Mitch Lewandowski who is in his third tour of duty with the Walleye. Following the…
Hockeytown West PodcastTHE GRIFFINS HAVE CLINCHED A PLAYOFF SPOT!!! + MBN & LOMBARDI GO OFF!!! (EP234)
The Grand Rapids Griffins have clinched their spot in the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs earlier than any Griffins team ever in the 30 year history of the franchise!…
Hockeytown West PodcastTOLEDO MAKES A BIG TRADE + Defensive Struggles??? (EP: 233)
Toledo added some experience this week in a big trade with Jacksonville. The fish also headed to Quebec in a Kelly Cup Finals repeat for a 3 in 3 with the…
Hockeytown West PodcastDETROIT RED WINGSPROSPECTS & MORE FEAT. LOCKED ON RED WINGS (EP232)
We got together with the guys from @LockedOnRedWings to share an update for Detroit Red Wings fans on everything Grand Rapids Griffins hockey. Why are the…
Hockeytown West PodcastROCK ME AMADEUS...LOMBARDI + THE GRIFFINS WIN THEIR 6th STRAIGHT GAME!!! (EP231)
The Grand Rapids Griffins have won SIX STRAIGHT GAMES, Team USA wins the gold, and Amadeus Lombardi has a massive 5 point week for the Griffins! The Griffs…
Hockeytown West PodcastBRANDON KRUSE IS BACK IN THE POND!!! + TOLEDO WALLEYE WEEKLY UPDATE (EP230)
Brandon Kruse is back for the Toledo Walleye and the other new guys are showing up in a big way for the fish. Plus the Toledo Walleye had another three games…
Hockeytown West PodcastMITCH CALLAHAN JOINS THE SHOW!!! (EP229)
Former Grand Rapids Griffin and two time Calder Cup Champion Mitch Callahan joins the show to reflect on the six seasons he spent with the Griffins from draft…
Hockeytown West PodcastDOMINIK SHINE CONTINUES TO MAKE HISTORY!!! + COSSA POSTS HIS 5th SHUTOUT THIS SEASON!!! (EP228)
The Grand Rapids Griffins are BACK from the AHL All-Star break and they returned in dominant fashion as they wrapped up the regular season against the Texas…
Hockeytown West PodcastTHE AHL ALL-STAR BREAK HAS ARRIVED + THE GRIFFINS CLOSE OUT A 9 DAY ROAD TRIP (EP227)
The Grand Rapids Griffins head into the AHL All-Star break with an insane 35-7-2-1 record and lead the entire American Hockey League! This past week the…
Hockeytown West PodcastTANNER KELLY’S HUGE FOUR GOAL WEEK!!! + HILEBRAND HEADS OVERSEAS (EP226)
The Toledo Walleye had another three games in three days stretch with travel for two games! They started the weekend with a big win in Kalamazoo on Motley Zoo…
Hockeytown West PodcastAMADEUS LOMBARDI MAKES A STATEMENT IN CHICAGO + THE GRIFFINS AVOID A 4 GAME SKID (EP225)
The Grand Rapids Griffins continue their historic 30th season but this week hit a snag as they dropped three games in a row for just the second time this…