Episode 12 - Austin Strand

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Forward Logan Nijhoff joins the podcast and walks us through is hockey journey from Regina in the WHL to playing with Connor Bedard.

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!