Cherokee Rewind Podcast

Former Chelsea, MI native Ryan talks about playing the game in his youth at UofM's Yost Arena, the challenge of going to Vermont and New Hampshire to play in less than ideal situations, and finding the right fit in Toledo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories is a group conversation format in which there is no format. Teammates swapping stories... These will appear from time to time in between the individual features. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally from Springfield, IL, Jay talks about his start in hockey, the influence of his dad as a hockey player, and some of the more interesting times he had playing juniors, including two and a half seasons with the Cherokee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode finds the Indiana native talking about his love for the Ft. Wayne Komets.Playing for the Cherokee when they were in Monroe. And returning to playing hockey at Indiana University when he thought he was done. And now enjoying life as a dentist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Elkhart, Indiana Adam talks about finding a place to play hockey... in Wisconsin. What it was that brought him to Toledo. The impact that the Cherokee organization had on him. And how that led him into the world of officiating.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Adrian, MI native, Eric talks about getting a late start in the game. Also, growing up in an area where at that time the pickings were slim as to where to play hockey. The roll of family in his life and the time albeit short, that he had with his late brother AJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Michigan native, Josh talks about getting his start playing hockey... the roller version. The trade that brought him to Toledo and how much it impacted him not only at TC, but playing with some Cherokee teammates later at Eastern Michigan. The haunted cemetery at Southern Tier. And now coaching at EMU... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 100th episode needed to be someone special. And they don't come more special than Coach Omey. A teacher, coach, friend, mentor, and overall good guy who doesn't like the term 'Legend' that Kenny Miller bestowed on him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The little kid that could from Riga, MI. Ryan talks about growing up a Red Wings fan, getting his older brothers to follow in his footsteps to play the game. Playing 4 years of juniors (2 in Toledo, 2 in Alpena) for four different coaches. And how his family were there every step of the way... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the Monroe, Michigan product talks about not taking up the game of hockey until he was 11 years old. He considered himself the worst player on the team but through sheer hard work, he played 3 years for TC and played up at Eastern Michigan. Now is taking what he's learned and applying it to coaching in Pittsburgh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally from Petersburg, MI... Larry chats about growing up playing in Sylvania. How he ended up at Northview HS and ultimately at the Cherokee. And the great career with TC including the amazing game vs. Grand Rapids.... Scoring 5 goals in 5 different ways , in one game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toledo born and bred, Toby talks about growing up playing youth hockey playing at the old Sports Arena on the East Side. How he caught on with Toledo, got traded to Michigan Ice Dogs with his brother. Taking a year off from hockey before coming back again to the Cherokee and the fun he had playing with his brother Andrew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A homegrown product, Anthony talks about how much his grandfather had an impact on him and his love of the game. And how coaches from his youth through juniors made an impact on him when he moved from defense to forward and how he applies those lessons now as a coach himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Assistant Coach and top recruiter, Nic talks about how he fell in love with hockey by watching it on TV. Why the Anaheim Ducks are his favorite team and how the movie franchise had nothing to do with it. And what are some of his future aspirations... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A guy born and raised in Lexington Ky. Nick calls in from the road to talk about how he came from an area that didn't play hockey to forming a hockey association in Lex (his mom helped form it) to playing in Toledo and winning a national championship... to taking violin lessons and playing briefly in a bluegrass band! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A local guy just north of the state line, Alex talks about getting his start playing in house leagues in Ann Arbor, Monroe, and Downriver. How he came to Toledo and how he played out west, coming back to Michigan, and discovering his athletic grove... playing Rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the '09-10 season, the North Carolinian talks about playing youth hockey in the south. The move to Michigan to play HS prep and then going straight to Adrian College... only to end up not having a team to play for there that year and coming to Toledo to play for a great bunch of characters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wausau, Wisconsin native Steve tells some funny stories including how he got to Toledo from Bozeman, MT. His introduction to Bob Zion and what 'head rolls' were... And how much he grew to love the team and how much that experience in Toledo meant to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goalies. Glen talks about being the stereotype of one. A local native... wanting to be a goalie from the word go, playing two seasons for the Cherokee. To playing for the TPD and TFD hockey teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.