FPHL: Beyond the Glass
A journey through the fastest growing minor professional hockey league in the U.S.A.
Episodes
31 episodes
Week 17: Steve Harrison(Twin City Thunderbirds)
Steve Harrison is back! Steve and @swancommander discuss the Thunderbirds playoff hunt after beating Binghamton two times this week. Dave Jackson dives deep into the rule book to explain a controversial call in Watertown.
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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35:53
Week 16: Garrett Rutledge(Athens)
Athens Rock Lobsters head coach and general manager Garrett Rutledge enters the pod once again. Garrett and @swancommander discuss the Rock Lobsters' intense battle with Monroe for the top spot in the Continental division. Dave Jackson gives up...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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34:52
Week 15: Record Attendances | Ice Cats' Gary Graham
Week 15 saw record attendances across the FPHL. @swancommander breaks it down and brings in Gary Graham to talk about the Pee Dee Ice Cats playoff hunt.
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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32:39
Week 14: Reid Cooper(Port Huron Prowlers)
Reid Cooper started his professional career with the Washington Capitols(NHL). In this episode, Eric and Reid talk about his unique journey that lead him to the Port Huron Prowlers. Dave Jackson joins with the latest league suspension updates a...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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37:38
Week 13: State of the Fed. Club Intro. Ref's Life
Now, roughly halfway through the season, @swancommander and commissioner Don Kirnan discuss the state of the FPHL. Eric introduces a new club, and Dave Jackson tells us what it's like to be a referee in the FPHL.
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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36:34
Week 12: Jay Croop(Monroe)
Monroe Moccasins associate head coach Jay Croop returns to the podcast. @swancommander and Jay discuss the Moccasins tight race through the continental division in pursuit of the Commissioner's Cup.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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31:08
Week 10: Nick Swain(Binghamton)
Binghamton Black Bears forward Nick Swain had a night to remember — scoring four goals in a single game and tying a Black Bears franchise record.The moment was made even more special when his first goal triggered the annual Teddy Bear T...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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35:56
Week 9: Tyler Gjurich
FPHL all-time leading goal scorer Tyler Gjurich enters the pod! @swancommander and Tyler discuss Tyler's time in the FPHL and look at the past, present, and future of the league. Dave Jackson gives the suspension report.
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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37:54
Week 8: John Kliment
Broadcasters are our host for our at home game day experience. Their journey and stories are seldomly shared. Tonight, @swancommander welcomes Topeka Scarecrows broadcaster Jon Kliment into the pod. Jon's journey and stories are none short of i...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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30:27
Week 7: New Jersey FPHL
The FPHL is coming to New Jersey! In this episode, Herm Sorcher(Danbury) and @swancommander discuss this awesome event! Will it turn into more? Pack the house in Mennan, NJ this March! It starts now!
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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36:05
Week 6: Minnesota, Indiana
In this week's episode we talk about league expansion; the current and the recent. Don Kirnan tells us all about the FPHL's newest franchise coming to Minnesota and Everett Thompson joins to discuss the progression in Indiana after securing the...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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39:20
Week 5: Everett Thompson(Indiana Sentinels)
Everett Thompson steps into the pod. After a less than desirable start to the Indiana Sentinels inaugural season, Everett steps in as the new head coach and interim general manager and is tasked with turning things around. He is off to a great ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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34:52
Week 4: Brant Sherwood
The man at the helm of the 2x defending FPHL champion Binghamton Black Bears, Brant Sherwood, joins the pod. He and @swancommander discuss the Black Bears winning ways and what they are doing. Dave Jackson is also back with suspensions and ne...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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39:29
Week 3: A.J. Galante
Danbury Hat Tricks general manager A.J. Galante joins @swancommander to discuss life in Danbury after his first wins as a gm in the FPHL.
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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42:43
Week 2
Week 2 of the 2025 FPHL Regular Season: Highlights, FPHL roster rules, suspensions.Hosted by: @swancommanderFeaturing: Sarge Richards(Vice-Commissioner) &...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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48:57
Week 1
Week 1 of the 2025 FPHL Regular Season: Words from the Commissioner, rules, officiating, suspensions, replay system.Hosted by: @swancommanderFeaturing: Don Kirnan(Commissioner) ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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47:45
Ep. 15: Southern Roar
Step inside the den of the Ice Cats. In this episode, we are joined by Pee Dee Ice Cats head coach Gary Graham to discuss the highly anticipated return of hockey to Florence, SC. Come join us and hear the ROAR!
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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31:40
Ep. 14: The Moccasin Bite
If you dare, step into the coldest snake pit on the planet! In this episode, @swancommander is joined my Monroe Moccasins Owner/GM Parker Moskal as well as coach Jay Croop. Find out what the rave is about that has made this team an instant succ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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32:57
Ep. 13: Making Waves in Biloxi
A new look. A new name. A new coach. A new attitude. A new chapter in Biloxi's hockey history. Jump in and join Breakers General Manager/Head Coach Charlie Pens Jr. and @swancommander as they ride the waves in Biloxi, MS.
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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31:58
Ep. 12: LFZ(ydeco)
Baton Rouge Zydeco dance their way into the pod! President Don Lewis sits down with @swancommander and discusses the new look of the southwest's biggest dance party. LFG!
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:45
Ep. 11: On the Prowl
Port Huron Prowlers GM/Head Coach Matt Graham steps into the pod! The Prowlers have gone through some changes this summer and have implemented some pretty cool things that will definitely make them a super exciting team to follow this season! @...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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32:54
Ep. 10: Sen(TEN)els- Bunker Up
The Indiana Sentinels join the podcast for episode ten! @swancommander sits down with Sentinels owner Gavin Campbell and owner/general manager Britt Morgan. They discuss how the team came to be and what's in store when the team hits the ice for...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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27:37
Ep. 9: Dragon Tales
In this episode @swancommander welcomes Columbus hockey staple and River Dragons head coach, Jerome Bechard. They talk Columbus community and team values, Jerome's journey, and good old genuine hockey talk.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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33:50
Ep. 8: Leveling Up in Topeka
In this episode @swancommander is joined by Topeka Scarecrows ownership Don Lewis, as well as General Manager and Head Coach Robbie Nichols. The boys talk about the big plans for the Scarecrows organization and the extremely unique opportunity ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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35:40
Ep. 7: Feather Forecast- Thunder in the Carolinas
In this episode we nose dive into the Carolina Thunderbirds! @swancommander is joined by Thunderbirds head coach Steve Harrison. Steve, a former member of the San Jose Sharks(NHL) staff, looks to guide these young players to victory and onto th...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:21