From Center Ice:
The Podcast
Episode 25 - Why Do We Like This Sport?!
We hoped for a peaceful week, but a peaceful week is not what we got. We talk about more coach accusations with Babcock, Bill Peters, and Marc Crawford.
Episode 24 - Excuse Me, What?
Oh this week is a big one. There has been a lot that's happened in the hockey world this past week. We discuss suspensions, Mike Babcock and Mitch Marner, the Sheldon Keefe Era, the Blackhawks, shootouts, Toews needs to be stripped of the C, and then we land softly on the IceHogs.
Episode 23 - Things Are Going Well . . .
We talk Versteeg, Gilbert, the three goalie system, and the off and on wins for the Hogs. We also chat a win streak, some point streaks, and Kirbaliciousness for the Hawks!
Episode 22 - No Dump and Stare!
On this week's episode we discover that the IceHogs can only win at home when Courtney is there. They break their winning streak but begin a new one against the Wolves.
Episode 21 - Unacceptable.
On this week's episode we talk about the Hogs on fire, the unacceptable play of the Blackhawks, and get caught up in weird trade proposals.
Episode 20 - Plot Twist
On this episode, we discuss how both the IceHogs and Blackhawks are broken. The Blackhawks need to youngify their D. And there is a scary revelation about the Stanley Cup and Calder cup.
Episode 19 - They Cracked The Code!
In this episode, we have two more IceHogs games to talk about and a Blackhawks game. The IceHogs games turned out great, and we get to praise them. The Blackhawks, on the other hand, spark a lot of ranting.
Episode 18 - In Defense Of Defense
In this episode of From Center Ice, we take you around the league with 'Twitter Takes'. Then, we settle in to talk about our teams. What has gone good and bad for the Blackhawks. What has gone very, very wrong for the IceHogs. It's only a few games into the season, but we are losing our minds already.
Episode 17 - Eat More Soup!
We have real hockey to talk about! The regular season has begun! We have the IceHogs and Blackhawks season openers to discuss. We went on a trip to Pittsburgh this weekend to see the Penguins kill the Blue Jackets. There's also an appearance from some ghostly Jonas Brothers tickets . . .
Episode 16 - I Hate This Game
The season starts in two days, and the NHL is already on its nonsense. We have to, unfortunately, cover more racism in hockey in this episode. And the Auston Matthews ordeal. Then, we try to take it lighter by covering the RFA signings, Blackhawks preseason, and our predictions for the year! Hang in there. We go all around the league and back.
Episode 15 - Goalie Buffet Feat. Cat Silverman
On the best episode of From Center Ice to date, Cat Silverman (The Athletic, InGoal) joins us to chat about goalies. More specifically our goal situations for the Rockford IceHogs and Chicago Blackhawks. In typical FCI fashion, we also took a journey around the whole league.
Episode 14 - Real Talk-ey
HOCKEY IS BACK AND WE ARE THRILLED. And also stressed out. Of course we go over the recent signings and some Twitter takes. But, this one is more of what the heart of From Center Ice is - an IceHogs/Blackhawks podcast. We were at the Training Camp Festival, so we cover that as well as the first preseason game!
Episode 13 - That Why So Frustrate, Young Man
There's something seriously wrong with us. Summer needs to end immediately. That said, we covered Twitter takes, signings, lists, and TRAVERSE CITY PROSPECT TOURNEY! Have a seat. Enjoy.
Episode 12 - I’m Very Done
The retirement episode! So many retirements to discuss this week. Ben Lovejoy, Cam Ward, and sorta Justin Williams. There was an RFA signing! There was also some racist nonsense that we are mad about.
Episode 11 - Be Nice To People, Man
In stark contrast to last week's episode. We are both tired, but try to get through the past week's news. LOTS OF LISTS! We love some lists. We also chat mental health, Andrew Luck, new jerseys, and more!
Episode 10 - Dub Didge (The Mental Breakdown Episode)
Come jump on the From Center Ice train and follow us through a total mental breakdown. This summer is getting to be way too long, and we need some real hockey to talk about. We chat about Sweden, hockey jerseys, top prospects list, and the NHL Network's top 20 D men.
Episode 9 - Lying In Their Suck Waste
It's truly August in the hockey world. We rounded up a few topics including Edmonton, Buffalo, A** licking, and the Top 20 Wingers list. Sit back and enjoy the ride. It's definitely interesting.
Episode 7 - Go Draw A Picture!
We make up for the more laid back episode last week by covering a whole lot of hockey news. There's also some convention recap here as well.
Episode 6 - Do Your Thing, Kirb
This is a shorter laid back episode. It's the dog days of Summer. Both of our voices are shot. BUT - there are still things to discuss. This one sounds more like a chat over coffee than an animated discussion. It's nice and soothing. JOIN US!
Episode 5 - Variety Is The Spice Of Life
Courtney and Jacalyn take a look at this year's matchups and talk about our feelings due to last year's record. IT'S FUN. There's also more yelling about the Jokiharju trade.