Calder's Calling

Join Jay, Deana, and Corey in the latest episode of the Calder’s Calling Podcast! The gang goes in-depth on the latest matchup results for the Divisional Semifinals in the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs. Who made the biggest difference for their team, and how does that carry over into the division final rounds? You’ll hear bold predictions and maybe reconsider how your sleep schedule influences your rooting interests in this episode of AHL chatter.

In the latest episode of the Calder’s Calling Podcast, Deana, Jay, and Corey break down the latest action in the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. The gang takes a look at the biggest surprises of the round (so far) and the top performances (again- so far) of the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs! Everyone’s excited for a full slate of playoff hockey to talk about and get set for some important games in the postseason.The series previewed in this episode includes: Hershey Bears vs Lehigh Valley Phantoms Cleveland Monsters vs Belleville Senators Milwaukee Admirals vs Texas Stars Ontario Reign vs Abbotsford CanucksFor the other playoff series, check out The AHL Pre-Show with Andrew Rinaldi and Deanna McFeron this Friday!

Join Calder’s Calling as Deana, Jay, and Corey dive into the first-round results of the Calder Cup Playoffs! The gang also gives their three stars of the round and discusses the upsets and surprising performances. Then, they preview the start of the second round and give bold predictions on how each round will go!The series previewed in this episode includes:Hershey Bears vs Lehigh Valley PhantomsCleveland Monsters vs Belleville SenatorsMilwaukee Admirals vs Texas StarsOntario Reign vs Abbotsford CanucksFor the remainder of the Divisional Semifinals matchups, check out The AHL Pre-Show which drops on Friday!

Join Jay Forster and Corey Swartz as they break down the end of the 2023-24 AHL season by recapping all the player awards and handing out the Calder’s Calling Season MVPs! Corey’s pick might not surprise you. Then, the guys break down some of the first round playoff series across the AHL and give their bold predictions to get you set for puck drop in the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs!

With around three games to go for most of the American Hockey League, teams are down to the wire! Whether jockeying for playoff positions, grabbing the last two playoff spots, or making a final impression, there is still a lot at stake!Andrew Rinaldi joins Corey Swartz and Deana Weinheimer to look back at the last week in AHL news. A goalie goal by Hartford Wolf Pack netminder Louis Domingue, a play-by-play announcer calling a player's first AHL goal that shares his name, and some end-of-season awards are just a taste of what's to come!They also update you on the playoff race and what to expect throughout the remainder of the 2023-24 AHL Regular Season!

Join Deana, Jay, and Corey in episode 22 of Calder’s Calling! The trio discuss the latest in AHL achievements and talk about the Calder Cup Playoff race, which is rapidly closing in on its conclusion. The team takes a different spin on three stars this week with some unusual picks. Finally, Jay takes a spooky turn with a special segment that must be heard to be believed!

The whole squad is here! Deana, Corey, and Jay are here to talk about the newest AHL players in town, celebrate some milestones and records, give out their three stars of the week, and talk about some of their favorite AHL players who have gone on to big things in the NHL!Plus, Scott Matla of Locked On Canadiens and Habs EOTP is here to talk about the Laval Rocket's playoff push, and Deana gives us an update on why the North Division playoff race is stressing us all out.**Except for CoreyThumbnail image credit: Brian Stone Sr for The Calder Times

Jay and Corey are here to bring you the latest on playoff clinches, pushes, and soon-to-be eliminations! Plus, it's the NHL debut season again. Why is the North Division like this? How soon can the Hershey Bears clinch the league title? And we have a patented Swartz Rant TM as Corey talks about penalties and why taking them is bad!

Deana and Jay are here to bring the chaos this week, as they check in with playoff pushes, suspension updates and their three stars of the week, before Jay gives everyone an update on the rookie scoring race, Jon Fromi joins the show to talk all things Rockford Icehogs, and Deana plays Blind Rankings with Jay, Corey, and some very green jerseys!

The whole gang is here this week, and Deana, Corey and Jay are here to check in with playoff clinching scenarios, their three stars of the week, and putting the Pacific Division on notice as the Ontario Reign are heating up and going on a tear. They also take a look at the pros and cons of AHL teams losing their top scorers, before checking in with the Atlantic Division playoff race as they try to figure out: can anyone catch Hershey?

Today on Calder's Calling, Corey and Deana get you primed for the upcoming NHL trade deadline and what it means for the AHL!From big moves from the Washington Capitals to benefit the Hershey Bears to Ivan Ivan's impressive rookie season, there's a lot to cover this week! Corey has you covered on the Hershey front (as always), while Deana gives you all of the ins and outs of the upcoming trade deadlines and the rules for player eligibility in the 2024 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs.-AD-Get your best available odds and take advantage of top offers for multiple sportsbooks through our link at signupexpert.com/ahl!Thumbnail photo credits: Hershey Bears and Grand Rapids Griffins

Today on Calder's Calling, Corey and Jay check in with Griffins and Wolves correspondent Andrew Rinaldi.Learn about Grand Rapids' incredible point streak and just how impressive the Griffins have been. Plus, we explore how hard it is for an AHL team to walk the line between winning and developing as we take a look at how teams can survive the loss of key pieces to call-ups and injuries.To read more on Bob Goodman's retirement, click here!Follow Andrew Rinaldi's Grand Rapids Griffins coverage on X: @GR_Rinaldi_-AD-Get your best available odds and take advantage of top offers for multiple sportsbooks through our link at signupexpert.com/ahl!

Today on Calder's Calling, Jay Forster and Corey Swartz are here to look at the many AHL players making their NHL debuts this week before giving their Three Stars of the Week, talking about what the heck is going on in Milwaukee, and finishing off by giving props to the many talented rookies in the AHL scoring race this season!

As we approach the mid-way point of the 2024 American Hockey League (AHL) season, there are some shakeups in the standings! From the sudden downturns to the surprising streaks, we cover it all in this week’s Calder’s Calling podcast. Join Corey Swartz, Corey Swartz, and Deana Weinheimer to check out the latest news and highlights across the American Hockey League.First, the quick hits! A suspension for Jutin Sourdif kicks off our news review. Then, we look over plenty of milestones across the league: 100 and 300-game milestones for a pair of Hershey Bears while a young Admiral also celebrates the 100-game mark. 700 games are in the book for Charlotte Checkers captain Zac Dalpe.Finally, the AHL hits a huge momentous occasion this upcoming weekend. What is it and how will the fans benefit from the celebration? Check it out!We then award our stars of the week. Who stood out? Check out the stats and highlights!Then, we examine some of the surprising shakeups in the AHL standings. We are in the dog days of the season, so it's time to see who is riding the wave and who has slipped off their surfboard.Many thanks to our podcast sponsor, Document Doctors LLC!-AD-Get your best available odds and take advantage of top offers for multiple sportsbooks through our link at signupexpert.com/ahl!

From the Peterborough Petes to the Belleville Senators, broadcaster David Foot has quite the resume in the hockey world! One sentiment rings clear though. Through it all, he is "just happy to be here!" David joins Calder's Calling podcast hosts Deana Weinheimer and Corey Swartz to talk about his job with the Belleville Senator and his rise in the world of hockey broadcasting. Plus, we cover all of the latest stories in the American Hockey League (AHL).First, the quick hits! The AHL and San Jose Barracuda mourn the loss of a figurehead in the front office. A beautiful night in downtown Charlotte, NC saw the hometown Charlotte Checkers defeat the Rochester Americans in the 2024 Outdoor Classic. A goalie with Ohio roots takes home AHL Player of the Week nods. Plus, suspensions, signings, and multiple milestones bookend this week's quick hits!Deana and Corey then welcome David Foot to the show! From AHL All-Star nods and Bokondji Imama's suspension to the Belleville Senators' rise up the North Division, we pick David's brain on some of the biggest stories around the club.Corey wraps up the show by comparing the Atlantic Division standings to... F-Zero 99? Tune in to find out why!Many thanks to our podcast sponsor, Document Doctors LLC!-AD-Get your best available odds and take advantage of top offers for multiple sportsbooks through our link at signupexpert.com/ahl!Thumbnail photo credits: Belleville Senators

The American Hockey League (AHL) has announced the list of players set to compete in the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic! Fans across the league celebrate their team's awardees from the fan-favorite veterans, the oldest player in the league, upstart rookies, and beyond. In this week's Calder's Calling podcast, Jay Forster, Corey Swartz, and Deana Weinheimer discuss this year's All-Star class and the latest news and highlights across the American Hockey League.First, the quick hits! The All-Star venue for 2025 was announced to the team's newest team in Coachella Valley. New AHL contracts were awarded to Carsen Twarynski and Aaron Dell. Theme nights in Cleveland and Hershey warm hearts and set records. Tune in to find out all of the specifics and more!The rest of the show is dedicated to the 2024 AHL All-Star class! Jay, Corey, and Deana share which players will represent their teams, who might have been snubbed, and their thoughts.Many thanks to our podcast sponsor, Document Doctors LLC!-AD-Get your best available odds and take advantage of top offers for multiple sportsbooks through our link at signupexpert.com/ahl!Thumbnail photo credits: RJ Forbus, Brian Stone, and Rebecca DaSilva for AHL News Now

The calendar has moved into 2024, which means the Calder's Calling podcast is back! Deana Weinheimer and Corey Swartz are back with the latest news and highlights across the American Hockey League.First, the quick hits! The AHL mourns the loss of a 14-year pro. All of the coaching slots for the All-Star Classic have been filled. Who made it this season? Artem Anisimov returns to the AHL and Coachella Valley tallies the first goal of 2024. What else stood out? Tune in to find out!Then, we look over our stars for the week. From a red-hot (or chocolatey smooth) netminder to a forward setting franchise records for the Cleveland Monsters, Deana and Corey award their picks.Corey leads us into a deep dive into what is going right in Hershey. Who is standing out? How does this team compare to past champions?Deana closes out the show by turning her sights on the Belleville Senators. Are they a force to be reckoned with in the North Division? Is there recent success legit?Many thanks to our podcast sponsor, Document Doctors LLC!-AD-Get your best available odds and take advantage of top offers for multiple sportsbooks through our link at signupexpert.com/ahl!Thumbnail photo credits: Cleveland Monsters and Hershey Bears

With less than a week until Christmas, it is time to look back at the top AHL stories of 2023! This week Patrick Williams joins Corey Swartz, Jay Forster, and Deana Weinheimer on the Calder's Calling podcast.First, the quick hits! Dylan Gambrell and Alex Steeves are leading the way for the Toronto Marlies- but only one can be the AHL Player of the Week? Who got the nod? A couple of Hershey Bears get well-deserved call-ups to Washington. In Cleveland, Justin Pearson gets his first pro goal and unleashes the Teddy Bears! Finally, we look at a suspension handed down to Logan Nijhoff of the Rockford IceHogs.Then, we welcome Patrick Williams. When it comes to the AHL, no single person knows more than Patrick! He shares his favorite stories and insights into the last twelve months of AHL action.To close out the back half of the show, your hosts end the inaugural/first edition of The Callies! What award did your team get?Many thanks to our podcast sponsor, Document Doctors LLC! -AD-Get your best available odds and take advantage of top offers for multiple sportsbooks through our link at signupexpert.com/ahl!

In the Wild West of the American Hockey League's Pacific Division, only one team has the right to claim a kingdom: the Ontario Reign! This week their head coach Marco Sturm is joining Deana Weinheimer, Jay Forster, and Corey Swartz on the Calder's Calling podcast. First, the quick hits! Clay Stevenson looks to be sticking around with the Hershey Bears (for a couple of seasons at least) and Tomas Suchanek is making waves in the hockey world. Also, we talk about the suspension handed down to Chicago Wolves head coach Bob Nardella.In our three stars, Corey looks to the former Bears while Jay picks a high-producing rookie. Deana goes for a sloth. What? Well, you'll have to watch to find out more!Jay then turns our sites to the stellar AHL rookie group across all positions. Which one will emerge victorious as the 2023-24 AHL Rookie of the Year? The decision might not be that clear-cut.Deana then welcomes Ontario Reign head coach Marco Sturm to the show. Who were his coaching mentors? Why does he feel a solid mix of experience equals success for AHL teams? What are his thoughts on the German National Team? He discusses this and more!Finally, Corey ponders if the San Diego Gulls are a team on the upswing or if their recent winning ways might not be what it seems on the surface.Many thanks to our podcast sponsor, Document Doctors LLC!Thumbnail photo credits: Ontario Reign

It's been another action-packed week for the AHL, as Jay Forster, Corey Swartz, and Zander Manning take a look at some quick hits, including suspensions, milestones, AHL firsts, and the breaking of a thirteen-game losing streak out in San Diego, before naming their stars of the week. This week Jay wants to look at how wild the Atlantic Division is and whether it's the Division to beat before Corey talks about who's hot, who's not, and who's on fraud-watch in the AHL. Zander finishes things up with a conversation on the Chicago Wolves and whether things are turning around there, as they seem to be getting friendlier with the Carolina Hurricanes!Many thanks to our podcast sponsor, Document Doctors LLC!