ECHL Ice Level

by Amanda Arrowsmith

Season 1

Episode 11: Jamie Engelbert

For the last episode of 2024, we are joined by South Carolina rookie, Jamie Engelbert. Tune in to hear about his transition from Bloomington to South Carolina, his time playing in college, growing up with an uncle who played in the NHL, and his success so early in his rookie season. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! We will be back with a new episode on January 9, 2025!

Episode 10: DJ Abisalih & Derek Army

This week we have a ✌🏼 for☝🏼!! We are joined by iconic Wheeling Nailers duo; Head Coach, Derek Army & Broadcaster, DJ Abisalih. Tune in to hear about their history dating all the way back to high school, Derek's career playing professional hockey, DJ's career in broadcasting, and all thing Nailers!

Episode 9: Connor Mylymok

For episode 9 we are joined by Connor Mylymok, AHL contracted forward who is currently playing for the Rapid City Rush. Tune in to hear about Connor's pro debut, and his time playing for the Idaho Steelheads where his father's number hangs in the raptors. Connor also talks about his past, playing in juniors, the NAHL, the NCAA, leading up to his professional career now with the Rush.

Episode 8: Joey Raats / Hockey Fights Cancer

In this special episode, we honor Hockey Fights Cancer month by sitting down with Joey Raats, a defenseman for the Kalamazoo Wings. Joey shares his personal story of overcoming cancer while continuing to pursue his dream of playing professional hockey. From his diagnosis to his journey of resilience, this episode sheds light on the strength and determination that has defined Joey’s battle both on and off the ice.

Episode 7: Jeremy Brodeur

For episode 7 we are joined by Jeremy Brodeur, AHL contracted goaltender who is currently playing for the Adirondack Thunder. Brodeur was named the ECHL/Warrior Hockey Goaltender for the month of October, he went 2-0-0 with one shutout. Jeremy talks about his childhood, his professional hockey career in the AHL ECHL, playing a preseason game with the New Jersey Devils, and what is was like growing up watching his dad, Martin Brodeur play in the NHL.

Episode 6: Yuki Miura

This week we have the first Japanese-born player to ever Captain an ECHL Team... Yuki Miura from the Iowa Heartlanders. Hear from Yuki on his experience thus far serving as Captain, growing up in Tokyo, and the Winter Olympics. Listen through the end for a surprise question that we are sure all the Heartlanders fans are wondering about!

Episode 5: Eddie Matsushima

We are joined this week by Captain of the Bloomington Bison, Eddie Matsushima. Hear about Eddie's transition to Bloomington, what the "C" means to him, and his past hockey career in D3 and the SPHL.

Episode 4: Parker Gahagen

For episode 4, we are joined by ECHL's Warrior Hockey Goaltender of Week 1, Parker Gahagen of the Reading Royals. Hear about the Royals 3 straight wins this opening weekend, Gahagen's personal performance, his journey from Army, to the AHL, and to where he is at now.

Episode 3: Ryan Crelin

We are joined this week by the man, the myth, the legend... Ryan Crelin, Commissioner of the ECHL. Hear about the newest additions to the league; the Bloomington Bison and Tahoe Knight Monsters, future expansion, NHL/AHL affiliations, ECHL Unfiltered, and much more.

Episode 2: Brandon Hawkins

For episode 2 we are joined by the reigning ECHL MVP, Brandon Hawkins from the Toledo Walleye. Hear about his time in the ECHL, how he spent the off-season, and how this season is looking!

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