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.
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Episode 12 - Austin Strand
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.
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Episode 11 - Josh Healey
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.
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Episode 10 - Mike Hardman
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.
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Episode 9 - Kale Howarth
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.