Face Off Hockey Show

With two weeks to catch up on, Scotty talks about the two teams who aren't going to be around in the minor leagues next season and what it could mean for the league's the played in and the cities they belong to. The ECHL's leading scorer is going to fill his hunger in Europe, while attendance issues leave some ECHL teams hungry for more fans to watch their games. The Adirondacks have a new team with a burning passion, while one new SPHL player has moved to a place which serves both is passions in one swoop. All that, plus We Hardly Knew Ye and a playoff update.

05/21/14 Faceoff Hockey Show

05/14/14 Faceoff Hockey Show

This week, the trials and tribulations of the Las Vegas Wranglers continue, as they still search for a new home for next season. Also we'll discuss the newest ECHL team pushing out the USHL team in the Indianapolis area and what it could mean for hockey after next season in Indianapolis. It's tough being independent-- just as the Fort Wayne Komets-- but we'll see how they're surviving through facing teams with NHL-propsects on them. All that, plus: playoff reports from the AHL and ECHL, crowning a champion in the CHL, and We Hardly Knew Yes

05/07/14 Faceoff Hockey Show

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A bit of an international feel for the Farm Report, as Scotty talks about the next step for Nathan Walker as he goes at his third go-round for the NHL Draft after a season in the AHL. Not only that, but which UK hockey team signed an affiliation with the ECHL?? You'll find out in the report-- plus what's going on with the CHL's attendance and what it takes to make a seamless jump from the AHL to the NHL through the eyes of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Marlies organizations. We'll get you the latest playoff news and of course, We Hardly Knew Ye.

04/23/14 Faceoff Hockey Show

This week, Scotty talks about the situation that lead to the Abbotsford Heat leaving the city and what it could mean for the possible Thunder Bay AHL team. Also, what does this mean for the situation in Glens Falls and if the arena in Glens Falls could get the upgrades it needs to be a desirable town to come to. The Las Vegas Wranglers moved from the rooftop to the parking lot as their new arena plans were unveiled, plus the Sabres get an ECHL affiliate that is closer to home. All that, plus playoff updates and We Hardly Knew Ye.

04/16/14 Faceoff Hockey Show

After an unplanned week hiatus, we're back and crown our first minor league hockey champion, that being in the SPHL; as well as hearing some outsider's views on how the SPHL can get better and what they need to do in order to get some respect. The AHL is looking to shake up their league and possibly the entire minor league hockey landscape, while Jake Allen is trying to shake up the St. Louis Blues depth chart. We'll talk about ECHL players still in school, AHL coaches trying to help transition players to the pro level, the CHL playoffs, and of course-- We Hardly Knew Ye.

04/09/14 Faceoff Hockey Show

04/02/14 Faceoff Hockey Show

Despite having some great weeks, the SPHL is rumored to be going through a rough patch as minor league Silly Season begins. We'll tell you who could be out next season, but to counter that-- we'll discuss the success of the Huntsville Havoc and how they've been able to maintain great success in the SPHL. Speaking of success, we'll tell you about how Robert Esche has made Utica a viable market in the AHL, as well as talk about the success of Worcester Sharks coach Roy Sommer. We have more tales of amateur try-outs in minor league hockey, some playoff news and notes, We Hardly Knew Ye, and the Games of the Week.