From Center Ice:
The Podcast
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.
Episode 4 - ANGER. (Henri Jokiharju Trade Reaction)
Henri Jokiharju was traded and the world is ending. Okay, maybe it's not that dramatic. But you can hear Courtney and Jacalyn yell obscenities and their feelings about this nonsense.
Episode 3 - Weird Priorities
Come hang out as we discuss some of the Blackhawks prospects and where we project them to be this season and beyond. And we take a look at some of the UFA's still on the board.
Episode 2 - Scoochie Scooch Into Free Agency!
Courtney and Jacalyn cover the madness that was Free Agency Frenzy around the NHL as well as catch up on some of the major trades that have happened in the last two weeks. Buckle up - it's a wild ride!
Episode 1 - What The Dach-ter Ordered
After being bored to death for 3 and a half hours, Courtney and Jacalyn react to the first round of the NHL entry draft as the Blackhawks picked third overall. We also take a look at what the roster currently looks like for the IceHogs. It's . . . an adventure.