Episodes

  • Episode #125: Rockford Offseason Makeover Successes

    Episode #125: Rockford Offseason Makeover Successes
    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)
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Episode #124: Snubbed? What The Frk!

    Episode #124: Snubbed? What The Frk!
    Jan 12 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)
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode #123b: And Bingo Was His Name-O

    Episode #123b: And Bingo Was His Name-O
    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!
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Episode #123: This Show is Basically Festivus

    Episode #123: This Show is Basically Festivus
    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)
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • Episode #122: How Special Are Your Teams?

    Episode #122: How Special Are Your Teams?
    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 News
    Providence Bruins
    Bridgeport Islanders
    Utica Comets
    Syracuse Crunch
    Grand Rapids Griffins
    Iowa Wild
    Colorado Eagles
    Ontario Reign
    Start, Bench, Ship
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Episode #121: Good Luck, Bad Luck, WTF

    Episode #121: Good Luck, Bad Luck, WTF
    Dec 8 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)
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Episode #120b: Thanksgiving Day Suprises

    Episode #120b: Thanksgiving Day Suprises
    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- Intro
    3:28- Chicago Wolves
    13:46- Henderson Silver Knights
    24:39- Cleveland Monsters
    29:52- Providence Bruins
    35:38- Laval Rocket
    43:56- Calder Cup Favorites
    55:04- Thanksgiving Favorites

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode #120: Started Like Maverick, Now We're Morbius

    Episode #120: Started Like Maverick, Now We're Morbius
    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)
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    1 hr and 38 mins