The Holy GrAHL Podcast

The four hosts are back in episode 70 of Field Pass Hockey’s American Hockey League podcast, The Holy GrAHL. Join your hosts Zack Power, Andrew Rinaldi, Deana Weinheimer and Corey Swartz as they open the doors to the 2023 Calder Cup Finals.

But before we dive into the first three games of the series between the Coachella Valley Firebirds and the Hershey Bears, it’s time to talk about all the recent news across the AHL.

From Dan Watson getting a promotion from the Toledo Walleye to the Grand Rapids Griffins to a long list of AHL gradu...

The Holy GrAHL is back in episode 69 of Field Pass Hockey’s American Hockey League podcast. Join your hosts, Zack Power and Corey Swartz, as they bring you news from the heart of the AHL’s Calder Cup Playoffs.

From the passing of Willie Marshall, perhaps the greatest player to ever skate on AHL ice, to the signing of Curtis McKenzie to a new two-year AHL deal with the Texas Stars- Zack and Corey cover it all.

Your hosts then preview the 2023 Calder Cup Finals between the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Hershey Bears. How’d they g...

The Holy GrAHL is back in episode 68 of Field Pass Hockey’s American Hockey League podcast. Join your hosts Andrew Rinaldi and Corey Swartz as they bring you news from the heart of the AHL’s Calder Cup Playoffs.

The ripple effects of moves made by the Maple Leafs made their way down to the AHL earlier this week as Marlies head coach Greg Moore and his assistants were let go by the organization. Andrew and Corey discuss the implications of this move and whether or not coach Moore got the short end of the stick.

The...

The Holy GrAHL is back in episode 67 of Field Pass Hockey’s American Hockey League podcast, The Holy GrAHL. Join your hosts, Zack Power, Andrew Rinaldi, and Corey Swartz, as they bring you news from the heart of the AHL’s Calder Cup Playoffs.

Join the crew as they break down the week in action and news. Zack gets us going with news of Milwaukee’s affiliation, while Andrew congratulates Jimmy Oligny as the 2023 Yanick Dupré Memorial Award winner. Corey talks about a big scorer for Hershey coming back in Mike Sgarbossa, while the Wolves send a late-night te...

The Holy GrAHL is back in episode 66 of Field Pass Hockey’s American Hockey League podcast, The Holy GrAHL. Join your hosts, Deana Weinheimer, Andrew Rinaldi, and Corey Swartz, as they bring you news from the AHL’s second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Before the crew jumps on playoff action, there is news to be discussed! Our hosts bring up the AHL’s Man of the Year awards. Names like Dillon Simpson and Max Lajoie take the spotlight for their contributions to the community off the ice.

The AHL playoffs aren’t all that’s on our m...

Welcome back to Field Pass Hockey’s American Hockey League podcast, The Holy GrAHL, where your hosts, Andrew Rinaldi, Zack Power, and Corey Swartz, are back to get you set for the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs! Episode 65 takes you around the league with a special look at each of the upcoming series, plus a special guest to help put a bow on some of the action from the first round. What knowledge helps Zack sleep at night? Does Tucson stand a chance at beating Coachella Valley (spoilers: they don’t)? The answers to all that and more...

Here lies the death of eight once-great AHL teams. Teams that came into the league with poise, dignity and a will to win…unless you’re San Diego, of course. Zack Power, Andrew Rinaldi, and Corey Swartz are your pall bearers in this sad, unfortunate and, at times, gory ride in describing the deaths of the eight.

Simply put, it wasn’t Wilkes-Barre Scranton’s year. A team that no doubt had the firepower was melted away by the bad offense. Corey gives us insight into their season.

Death, taxes, and Grand Rapids with no hope for t...

The Holy GrAHL is back in episode 63 of Field Pass Hockey’s American Hockey League podcast, The Holy GrAHL. Join your hosts Zack Power, Andrew Rinaldi, and Corey Swartz as they open the doors to the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs.

24 teams have entered contention for the AHL’s top prize, and with matchups already underway, the hosts tell us who to watch out for in each division. The crew will tell us about each matchup and key storylines.

The age-old question of who’s going to take it all has the three look into their respective crystal ba...

The Holy GrAHL is back in episode 62 of Field Pass Hockey’s American Hockey League podcast, The Holy GrAHL. Join your hosts Zack Power, Andrew Rinaldi, and Corey Swartz as they bring you news from the AHL from April 6 2023, through April 13, 2023.

First, days before his callup to the NHL, the three chat about Dustin Wolf, who joined an elite AHL club with a victory against a divisional rival

Speaking of an elite, we also award our AHL Elite Prospect of the Week to Ryan Suzuki. Just what made him stand out? Andrew fills us in as the W...

Welcome to episode 61 of Field Pass Hockey’s American Hockey League podcast, the Holy GrAHL, where your hosts Zack Power, Corey Swartz, andAndrew Rinaldi break down the last week of March and early April. This week’s episode is no joke as although the hosts are a man down without Deana Weinheimer, there’s no shortage of hot takes starting with which defunct AHL team the crew would bring back.

The show segues into the latest news and recapping the Elite Prospects Player of the Week with the nod going to Belleville Senators goaltender Leevi Meriläinen, who ear...

The Holy GrAHL returns with the 60th edition of Field Pass Hockey’s American Hockey League podcast. Your hosts Zack Power, Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, and Deana Weinheimer are back at it again with the latest from the AHL in a new format from March 24, 2023 to March 31, 2023.

Starting off, Zack and Corey give an update on teams to have clinched a playoff berth with the Hershey Bears and the Providence Bruins securing their place in the Calder Cup Playoffs while other teams look to get in on the action. Then, we crown our AHL Elite Prospect of th...

The Holy GrAHL is back with supremacy in episode 59 of Field Pass Hockey’s American Hockey League podcast. Join your hosts Zack Power , Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, and Deana Weinheimer as they bring you all the hats and news from the AHL from March 17 2023, through March 24, 2023.

First, Zack and Corey give us the run-down on who’s in and who’s out of the playoffs. While Toronto is riding from a playoff-clinching night, Providence hopes to seal the deal this weekend. 

Then, we also award our AHL Elite Prospect of the Week to Springfield Thunderbirds’ netminder Vadim...

Be prepared. We have a couple of wardrobe swaps on this week’s The Holy GrAHL podcast!

Episode 58 of Field Pass Hockey’s American Hockey League podcast, The Holy GrAHL, is full of everything you need to know from the week that was in the AHL. Join your hosts, Zack Power, Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, and Deana Weinheimer, as they bring you all the milestones, news, and chaos in the AHL.

First, we celebrate the Calgary Wranglers as they clinch the first playoff spot in the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs. You’ll also learn about multiple AHL Trade D...

The Holy GrAHL is back with supremacy in episode 57 of Field Pass Hockey’s American Hockey League podcast, The Holy GrAHL. Join your hosts Zack Power , Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, and Deana Weinheimer as they bring you all the hats and news from the AHL from February 29, 2023, through March 6, 2023.

First, Deana gives us some insight on some new changes to the Holy GrAHL Podcast as the crew gets ready to march into the 2023 playoffs. 

Then, we also award our AHL Elite Prospect of the Week to Chicago Wolves’ netminder Pyotr Kochetkov! How can someone who’s fifth on the...

You like hat tricks? Well, you are in the right place! We are serving up not one, not two, but EIGHT hat tricks for you in episode 55 of Field Pass Hockey’s American Hockey League podcast, The Holy GrAHL. Join your hosts Zachary Martin, Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, and Deana Weinheimer as they bring you all the hats and news from the AHL from February 16, 2023, through February 22, 2023.

First, Corey pays tribute to former AHL player and coach Paul Jerrard, who recently passed away after a cancer battle.

Then, we also award our AHL Elite Prospect of...

Episode 54 of Field Pass Hockey’s The Holy GrAHL has Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz and Zack Power bringing you the love from this week in the American Hockey League.

Big news coming out of Chocolate Town to get us started off this week. The Bears have made a huge mid-season move, and Corey tells us about it.

Has Zack taken the crew inside the dark web? He’s looking for a bit of love in the Swipe Left or Swipe Right segment, and Hal may not be the one to give it to him.

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Episode 53 of Field Pass Hockey’s The Holy GrAHL has Corey Swartz,  Zach Martin, and Zack Power bring you the latest in the American Hockey League news and a recap of the 2024 AHL All-Star Classic.

There’s major news from the state of the leauge address in Laval. We’re now learning more about what the future of the AHL looks like with divisional re-alignment and relocation.

Don’t look now, but there’s a coaching change in the AHL. The rare mid-season change has one North Division squad looking for a new bench boss.

Next, the...

Episode 52 of Field Pass Hockey’s The Holy GrAHL brings Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, Deana Weinheimer, Zach Martin, and Zack Power together to tell you everything you need to know about this week in the American Hockey League. 

First, bird is the word when the crew kicked things off by telling us about suspensions in the AHL last weekend. It seems like a member of the San Jose Barracuda has joined the resistance.

In the milestones this week, one team, Bear-ly, surprised the world with a record smashed against Bridgeport.

It’s mixed emotions i...

Episode 51 of Field Pass Hockey’s The Holy GrAHL has Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz,  Deana Weinheimer, Zach Martin, and Zack Power bring you a Texas-sized episode for this week in the AHL.

First, I got a fever. A fever for more Zac(h)k! Zach Martin joins the crew this week as a guest host.

Then, 9-0! 9-0 was the score in a heated contest between the Checkers and Monsters. Is that a franchise record I smell?

One of our hosts has a little Saturday night fever with a new jersey set to debut in t...

Episode 50 of Field Pass Hockey’s The Holy GrAHL has Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, and Zack Power break down everything you need to know for the week that was in AHL Hockey.

First, it’s 500 wins in the can for one AHL coach to kick things off. Who has entered the prestigious club? Corey fills us in

Then, am I seeing double, or is that a Rockford IceHogs new sweater? But haven’t I seen that before? Andrew shows us a look at a Rockford special jersey.

Zack wants an IPad, but he’s not sure if...

Episode 49 of Field Pass Hockey’s The Holy GrAHL has Andrew Rinaldi , Deana Weinheimer, Corey Swartz, and Zack Power break down everything you need to know for the week that was in AHL Hockey.

First, Stranges things have happened, as the hosts look at a shootout goal that just might be the way of the future. You’ll want to keep your hips moving for this shootout attempt.

Then, it really was a week to celebrate, with teams and players celebrating new milestones over the weekend.

Goaltender interference highlights this week’s Swipe Left or Swipe...

Episode 48 of Field Pass Hockey’s The Holy GrAHL has Andrew Rinaldi, Jeremy Paul, Deana Weinheimer, Corey Swartz, and Zack Power bringing the excitement back for 2023.

First, new names have been added to a list heading to Laval ahead of the 2023 AHL All-Star Classic. Corey will break down who’s made it so far.

There’s a big surprise for the hosts. Is that a new segment on the horizon? Which player will be in the limelight in this fun piece?

Hot takes are received with mixed reactions in the Swipe Left or Swipe righ...

With 2022 coming to a close, it is time to review the last 12 months in the American Hockey League. Join the hosts of Field Pass Hockey’s AHL podcast, The Holy GrAHL, Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, and Deana Weinheimer, as they look back at some of 2022’s defining storylines.

First, starting with a three-team trade. Who’s going where? Why did this trade take place? The hosts ponder that and more.

Next, the crew starts their year in review with talks about the highs and lows of 2022 in the AHL. There was much to cover, from notable...

Episode 46 of Field Pass Hockey’s The Holy GrAHL has Corey Swartz, Jeremy Paul, Deana Weinheimer, and Zack Power bringing you the latest from inside the AHL.

First, starting with breaking news regarding a member of the New Jersey Devils organization allegedly involved with sexual assault. For more information on this developing case, please check out this article from TSN that we reference in the show.

Please note that there is talk mentioning alleged sexual assault from 9:40-14:02.

At the bottom of this post, we have included a few resources for victims in the Un...

There are only a few weeks left of hockey in 2022, and this week Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, Jeremy Paul, Deana Weinheimer, and Zack Power bring you the latest from inside the American Hockey League.

Oh, Captian, My Captian. The Eagles have lost their captain in this week’s breaking news segment. Where will Jason Megna end up after over three seasons with the Eagles?

Also making headlines this week, a repeat offender has found his way into the AHL’s suspension book following a crosscheck that sent one Barracuda into the boards.

Zack Fisch join...

It’s a new month, with a fresh look into this week in the American Hockey League. Join your hosts, Andrew Rinaldi, Jeremy Paul, Deana Weinheimer, and Zack Power, as they break down this week in the AHL across four divisions.

Have you ever thought your team had a bad injury bug? Well, step aside for the Belleville Seantors! 11 injured players last weekend against the Rocket. We kick things off with a look into the Senators’ missing pieces.

It’s a bit sweet and definitely salty with a debate on power play vs. penalty kill. The hosts...

The AHL marches through its second month of the 2022-23 season, and this week your hosts Corey Swartz, Deana Weinheimer, and Zack Power make sure to keep you covered in all corners of the week’s activity.

Milestones and suspensions kick off episode 43 of the Holy GrAHL, as three discuss an unintentional chop at an official in Texas. Did the AHL do it right, or have they slashed too much off the bone?

Also, what do a Turkey, a Firebird and a high-flying take have in common? Deana gives us the answer with her hot take i...

Almost 200 games have been played so far this season, and this week your hosts Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, Jeremy Paul, Deana Weinheimer, and Zack Power make sure to keep you covered in all corners of the week’s activity.

Those who man the crease get us kicked off on our 42nd episode, with highlights from a strong performance from a goaltender in the Pacific Division.

Two NHL veterans have made their way to the AHL…maybe? The crew gives us the details on who is ending up where.

And is that a match made in h...

It’s starting to feel like the league is beginning to take shape a little over a month in, and your hosts Corey Swartz, Jeremy Paul, and Zack Power make sure to keep you covered in all corners of the week’s activity.

The Toronto Marlies are on fire, in part, courtesy of Logan Shaw‘s massive week, in which he racked up five goals and four assists for nine points in 3 games played. The hosts discuss the three-game suspension of Mitchell Vande Sompel for a dangerous elbow against Ontario Reign forward Austin Wagner.

Global Series, s...

It feels like it just started, but just like that, the first month of the 2022-23 American Hockey League season is in the books. In a historical week of American Hockey League action, episode 40 of The Holy GrAHL has it all. From a boundary-breaking guest to a full night of action never before seen in this league, your hosts Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, Deana Weinheimer, and Zack Power make sure to keep you covered in all corners of the week’s activity.

Shining bright over the last week of action, David Gust‘s Player of the Week awar...

Week two of the 2022-23 American Hockey League season continues, with one team returning from the bottom of the league last season to the top to start this one. Join hosts Zack Power, Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, and Deana Weinheimer as they take another dive into the week that was in the AHL.

Tensions in Colorado start this week’s episode. In Breaking News, the hosts talk about a suspension for a Calgary forward, which has a former Calder Cup champion suspended for multiple games.

In the news this week, it was a fast start for Ro...

What a chaotic opening weekend for the 2022-23 American Hockey League season. From power outages to incredibly hot starts by rookies, there was plenty of action, and we talk about it all in episode 38 of The Holy GrAHL podcast. Join hosts Jeremy Paul, Zack Power, Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, and Deana Weinheimer as they present an equally chaotic show. What do fate and mayonnaise have to do with this episode? That’s the burning question.

First, we have to discuss the power outage that interrupted the home opener for the Utica Comets and the visiting Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pen...

The countdown is finally over, and the 2022-23 American Hockey League season is here. In episode 37 of The Holy GrAHL podcast, hosts Jeremy Paul, Zack Power, Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, and Deana Weinheimer are joined by AHL President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson.

First, Jeremy shares some breaking news about the first Outdoor Game in the league since 2018. In March, the Cleveland Monsters will host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at FirstEnergy Stadium. You better bundle up for this one!

Next, there is a TW/CW for talk about sexual-related offenses. We discuss the dismissal o...

After a long summer, the 2022-23 AHL Season is finally here!

In episode 26 of The Holy GrAHL podcast, hosts Zack Power, Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, and Deana Weinheimer welcome the season while recapping some of the biggest stories from the summer.

It seems like the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Calgary Wranglers have been in the news all summer long. Andrew, Corey, Deana, and Zack run down all the highlights to get you up to speed!

There was also a flurry of offseason coaching changes. Lost track of them all? No fear, The Holy G...

Springfield Thunderbirds vs. Chicago Wolves. Yes, friends, it’s time for the 2022 Calder Cup Finals!

In episode 25 of The Holy GrAHL podcast, hosts Michael Liu, Zack Power, Andrew Rinaldi, Corey Swartz, and Deana Weinheimer welcome three players that have been tearing up the scoresheet for their teams all postseason long.

First, they welcome Sam Anas and Will Bitten from the Thunderbirds. What was the mentality like in the locker room during the Eastern Conference Finals? How did Bitten, along with former Laval Rocket Charlie Lindgren and Matthew Peca, band together and snatch victory against their former...

Episode 34 of The Holy GrAHL Podcast brings you all of the AHL Conference Finals coverage you’re looking for and then some! Long-time hosts Andrew Rinaldi, Deana Weinheimer, and Jeremy Paul welcome in new host Corey Swartz. Join them as they take an in-depth dive into 2022 Calder Cup Conference Finals action. In this action-packed show, they cover the Chicago Wolves traveling to Stockton to face the Heat for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. Plus, they provide real-time reactions to Will Bitten scoring four goals for the Springfield Thunderbirds in their 6-3 win over the Laval Rocket in Game 3 of...

Episode 33 of The Holy GrAHL podcast covers everything you need to know about the 2022 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs. Springfield and Laval in the Eastern Conference. Chicago and Stockton in the Western Conference. These look to be two very close and very exciting Conference Final matchups.

Join hosts Zack Power, Andrew Rinaldi, and Deana Weinheimer for that and more in this week’s The Holy GrAHL, an AHL podcast.

First, they talk about a historic performance in the Pacific Division Finals by Dustin Wolf, changes within the Player Development Staff in Vancouver and Abbotsford (get ready to...

Episode 32 of The Holy GrAHL Podcast leaves no stone unturned as hosts Michael Liu, Jeremy Paul, and Zack Power recap last week’s playoff action and unpack the announcement that the Stockton Heat will officially be relocating to Calgary for the 2022-2023 season.

After a lengthy discussion about the soon to be moved Heat, the hosts turn their focus to the action at hand – the Divisional Championship Round of the 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs. As the show was recorded, Laval and Chicago held on to 2-0 series leads, looking to advance with wins in their respective Game 3 matchups – were our...

It’s episode 31 and we are far from done! Aside from color-coordinating our outfits, we are also pretty in tune when it came to our upcoming series’ prediction for the divisional finals of the 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs.

Join hosts Michael Liu, Jeremy Paul, Zack Power, Andrew Rinaldi, and Deana Weinheimer as they recap last week’s playoff action while also previewing each divisional finals matchup.

First, they get caught up on some big changes within the San Jose Barracuda coaching ranks. They also discuss reports that the Stockton Heat be calling somewhere new home in a few m...

If anything is consistent when it comes to playoff hockey, it’s that there are always upsets and surprises. The 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs are no different.

On the 30th episode of The Holy GrAHL, hosts Andrew Rinaldi and Deana Weinheimer take a quick look back on the playoff action so far while also previewing each divisional semifinals matchup.

First, they get caught up on the latest round of AHL regular-season award winners. This week, it’s the Stockton Heat’s time to shine as Dustin Wolf and Mitch Love take home individual awards. Also getting nods this...