https://simplecast.com Official Podcast of the Rockford IceHogs. Tune in for team updates, player news, analysis, special guests, and more. en Fri, 5 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 5 Apr 2024 05:00:13 +0000 https://hog-talk.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/0eb618e8-463b-4aea-945a-158c7f3d1d26/f7da597e-237c-4f5b-9ab0-b3afac78dd3a/3000x3000/cover-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://hog-talk.simplecast.com episodic Official Podcast of the Rockford IceHogs. Tune in for team updates, player news, analysis, special guests, and more. Rockford IceHogs no https://feeds.simplecast.com/qI2p6ntJ blackhawks, chiacgo, hockey, hog talk, hogs, ice hockey, icehogs, mike folta, rockford, sports Rockford IceHogs mfolta@blackhawks.com de78df6c-578e-4de8-bd48-8cc0c2b75590 Fri, 5 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 mfolta@blackhawks.com (Andrew Smith, Mike Folta) https://hog-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-13-affiliation-update-andrew-smith-indy-fuel-7W2DhZMs Episode 13 - Affiliation Update (Andrew Smith, Indy Fuel) Andrew Smith, Mike Folta 00:40:44 Andrew Smith, the Voice of the Indy Fuel, fills us in on the ECHL affiliate of the Rockford IceHogs on the latest episode of Hog Talk. **NOTE: Episode was recorded before Grand Rapids picked up two points in a win on Wednesday night. Mike references staying "three points behind Grand Rapids", while the Hogs are five points behind GR as of the release of this episode. Andrew Smith, the Voice of the Indy Fuel, fills us in on the ECHL affiliate of the Rockford IceHogs on the latest episode of Hog Talk. **NOTE: Episode was recorded before Grand Rapids picked up two points in a win on Wednesday night. Mike references staying "three points behind Grand Rapids", while the Hogs are five points behind GR as of the release of this episode. hockey, icehogs, rockford, rockford icehogs, rock, chicago, blackhawks, indy fuel, sports no full 26e1989d-fb05-4233-b048-c13180fcfef0 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 mfolta@blackhawks.com (Austin Strand) https://hog-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-12-austin-strand-13glLY5k Episode 12 - Austin Strand Austin Strand 00:47:22 IceHogs defenseman Austin Strand joined the team on a trade from the Chicago Wolves and has become a steady piece on Rockford's blue line. Strand joins the show to chat about his time out West and his time in Rockford. IceHogs defenseman Austin Strand joined the team on a trade from the Chicago Wolves and has become a steady piece on Rockford's blue line. Strand joins the show to chat about his time out West and his time in Rockford. hockey, icehogs, hogs, rockford icehogs, austin strand, hog, blackhawks, sports, hog talk no full a95465c2-484e-429c-aa4c-d38b74114f4b Wed, 6 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 mfolta@blackhawks.com (Josh Healey, Mike Folta) https://hog-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-11-josh-healey-KnJl1nfz Episode 11 - Josh Healey Josh Healey, Mike Folta 00:47:56 Josh Healey spent three seasons playing in the Central Division before joining Rockford. His impact extends beyond the ice, and he sits down to talk with Mike Folta about the Sports Aux- a platform connecting players, coaches, and agents. Josh Healey spent three seasons playing in the Central Division before joining Rockford. His impact extends beyond the ice, and he sits down to talk with Mike Folta about the Sports Aux- a platform connecting players, coaches, and agents. hockey, chicago blackhawks, icehogs, rockford, rockford icehogs, hog, ice, josh healey, blackhawks, sports, hog talk no full 609ba2ba-62f4-4773-b7ef-384d9083eaf9 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000 mfolta@blackhawks.com (Mike Hardman, Mike Folta) https://hog-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-10-mike-hardman-AwO5HmMK Episode 10 - Mike Hardman Mike Hardman, Mike Folta 00:52:36 Mike Hardman leads the Hogs in goals (15) and is having a resurgent season with Rockford. Hardy steps up to the mic alongside Mike Folta for an involved chat about his bounce-back campaign, hockey journey, roommate situation, and more. Mike Hardman leads the Hogs in goals (15) and is having a resurgent season with Rockford. Hardy steps up to the mic alongside Mike Folta for an involved chat about his bounce-back campaign, hockey journey, roommate situation, and more. hockey, mike hardman, icehogs, rockford, hogs, chicago, blackhawks, sports, hog talk no full 095b9b5e-bbee-441c-a46d-f6f53a9833fc Wed, 31 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 mfolta@blackhawks.com (Kale Howarth, Mike Folta) https://hog-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-9-kale-howarth-v0mJU18f Episode 9 - Kale Howarth Kale Howarth, Mike Folta 00:56:21 Host Mike Folta sits down with IceHogs forward Kale Howarth...and boy does Howie deliver! Kale delves into everything from how his dad made sure he wasn't a goalie, to playing with one eye, to his concussion in San Jose, and everything in between. Host Mike Folta sits down with IceHogs forward Kale Howarth...and boy does Howie deliver! Kale delves into everything from how his dad made sure he wasn't a goalie, to playing with one eye, to his concussion in San Jose, and everything in between. hockey, chicago blackhawks, icehogs, mike folta, rockford, hogs, blackhawks, sports, hog talk no full 391a6acd-c65c-4610-abc3-6489841a8d04 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 mfolta@blackhawks.com (Luke Philp, Mike Folta) https://hog-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-luke-philp-I0bJcMMh Episode 8 - Luke Philp Luke Philp, Mike Folta 00:48:03 Luke Philp has not appeared in a game yet this season for Rockford, but the IceHogs' 2022-23 Team MVP is on the path to recovery after an Achilles injury in the offseason. Mike Folta chats with Philp about his path through hockey and his anticipated return to the ice. Luke Philp has not appeared in a game yet this season for Rockford, but the IceHogs' 2022-23 Team MVP is on the path to recovery after an Achilles injury in the offseason. Mike Folta chats with Philp about his path through hockey and his anticipated return to the ice. hockey, icehogs, luke philp, rockford, hogs, rockford icehogs, blackhawks, sports, hog talk no full 67141656-5d95-455d-958c-00d288f08021 Wed, 3 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 mfolta@blackhawks.com (Brett Seney, Mike Folta) https://hog-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-brett-seney-zyNe1R70 Episode 7 - Brett Seney Brett Seney, Mike Folta 00:32:55 Brett Seney sat down for Episode 7 of Hog Talk...and then was recalled to the Chicago Blackhawks. Check out the chat with Brett about the season so far, his journey through college, and his fight with Phil Kessel. Brett Seney sat down for Episode 7 of Hog Talk...and then was recalled to the Chicago Blackhawks. Check out the chat with Brett about the season so far, his journey through college, and his fight with Phil Kessel. hockey, chicago blackhawks, icehogs, hogs, rockford icehogs, sports, hog talk, ahl no full 0ddba51e-e6ad-48e4-afbf-9337f2ab03f9 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 mfolta@blackhawks.com (Cole Guttman, Mike Folta) https://hog-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-cole-guttman-HcwrmgFN Episode 6 - Cole Guttman Cole Guttman, Mike Folta 00:33:23 Cole Guttman has been up and down between the IceHogs and Blackhawks in 2023-24. Before his most recent call-up to the NHL, he chatted with host Mike Folta about his national championship run with Denver, scoring his first NHL goal, and more! Cole Guttman has been up and down between the IceHogs and Blackhawks in 2023-24. Before his most recent call-up to the NHL, he chatted with host Mike Folta about his national championship run with Denver, scoring his first NHL goal, and more! hockey, icehogs, rockford, rockford icehogs, blackhawks, sports, hog talk, ahl no full 8e495df7-df4c-46eb-a8f1-b08bba98d200 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 mfolta@blackhawks.com (Logan Nijhoff, Mike Folta) https://hog-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-5-forward-logan-nijhoff-yya3T9HO Episode 5 - Forward Logan Nijhoff Logan Nijhoff, Mike Folta 00:31:52 Forward Logan Nijhoff joins the podcast and walks us through is hockey journey from Regina in the WHL to playing with Connor Bedard. Forward Logan Nijhoff joins the podcast and walks us through is hockey journey from Regina in the WHL to playing with Connor Bedard. hockey, chicago blackhawks, icehogs, mike folta, rockford, rockford icehogs, hog, chicago, blackhawks, sports, hog talk no full cff56299-e80a-4175-a5e5-dd4eeccb2898 Wed, 1 Nov 2023 13:53:49 +0000 mfolta@blackhawks.com (Louis Crevier, Mike Folta) https://hog-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-defenseman-louis-crevier-BQ4pDYo_ Episode 4 - Defenseman Louis Crevier Louis Crevier, Mike Folta 00:52:55 Big Lou hops on for a chat about his journey through juniors and into professional hockey. Host Mike Folta breaks down the last pair of games for the Hogs after a weekend sweep. Bold Predictions and What Ifs included! Big Lou hops on for a chat about his journey through juniors and into professional hockey. Host Mike Folta breaks down the last pair of games for the Hogs after a weekend sweep. Bold Predictions and What Ifs included! hockey, chicago blackhawks, icehogs, rockford, hogs, rockford icehogs, blackhawks, sports, hog talk no full 8ff5e882-f7fb-4dff-bb08-fc5028955f79 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:57:01 +0000 mfolta@blackhawks.com (Nolan Allan, Mike Folta) https://hog-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-defenseman-nolan-allan-MmT52BVk Episode 3 - Defenseman Nolan Allan Nolan Allan, Mike Folta 00:39:30 Rookie defenseman and former first-round pick Nolan Allan steps up to the mic following his pro debut in the opening weekend for the IceHogs. Allan's interview comes after a weekend breakdown, look ahead, bold prediction, 'what if', and more. Rookie defenseman and former first-round pick Nolan Allan steps up to the mic following his pro debut in the opening weekend for the IceHogs. Allan's interview comes after a weekend breakdown, look ahead, bold prediction, 'what if', and more. hockey, icehogs, mike folta, rockford, rockford icehogs, allan, sports, hog talk, nolan allan no full c8e0d9ad-888b-42ec-9788-61076016169e Wed, 4 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 mfolta@blackhawks.com (Zach Jordan, Mike Folta) https://hog-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-forward-zach-jordan-JEVZCslO Episode 2 - Forward Zach Jordan Zach Jordan, Mike Folta 00:48:49 IceHogs forward Zach Jordan climbs aboard to take us through part of his hockey journey while sharing hilarious stories about his stops along the way. Host Mike Folta provides team news and updates before and after the interview. With Episode 2 comes the first round of 'What Ifs' and 'Bold Predictions' from the audience. IceHogs forward Zach Jordan climbs aboard to take us through part of his hockey journey while sharing hilarious stories about his stops along the way. Host Mike Folta provides team news and updates before and after the interview. With Episode 2 comes the first round of 'What Ifs' and 'Bold Predictions' from the audience. hockey, icehogs, mike folta, rockford, hogs, zach jordan, blackhawks, sports, hog talk no full bdfb2b34-c219-437c-9370-6189e0b9d2be Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:26:02 +0000 mfolta@blackhawks.com (Mark Bernard, Mike Folta) https://hog-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-part-2-icehogs-gm-mark-bernard-hkip6TgC Episode 1 (Part 2): IceHogs GM Mark Bernard Mark Bernard, Mike Folta 00:52:12 GM Mark Bernard continues to discuss his career, along with the IceHogs outlook for the 2023-24 season. GM Mark Bernard continues to discuss his career, along with the IceHogs outlook for the 2023-24 season. mark bernard, hockey, icehogs, blackhawks, sports no full d1abe827-2235-4ed8-9b6e-c83a2fb5bb89 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:12:17 +0000 mfolta@blackhawks.com (Mark Bernard, Mike Folta) https://hog-talk.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-part-1-icehogs-gm-mark-bernard-zT2XQ4uA Episode 1 (Part 1): IceHogs GM Mark Bernard Mark Bernard, Mike Folta 00:36:12 Welcome to Hog Talk! In Episode 1, IceHogs President of Hockey Ops and GM Mark Bernard joins the show to lead a journey through his career. Bernie also provides some insight into this season's IceHogs team. Welcome to Hog Talk! In Episode 1, IceHogs President of Hockey Ops and GM Mark Bernard joins the show to lead a journey through his career. Bernie also provides some insight into this season's IceHogs team. hockey, icehogs, ice hockey, blackhawks, sports, hog talk no full