From important 2021 dates to recent roster news - I'm here to round up the news we have so far before training camp opens tomorrow for the Chicago Blackhawks and the rest of the NHL. Key Dates: January 3 - Training Camp Begins January 13 – Regular Season Begins February 1 – Teams can begin requesting players to waive NMCs for the expansion draft April 12 – Trade Deadline May 8 – Regular Season Ends May 11 – Playoffs Begin July 15 – Last possible day of playoffs 24 hours after playoffs end – Buyo...
Jan 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 57
The NHL released all 31 Reverse Retro jerseys. I couldn't pass up the moment to talk about some beautiful . . . and some HORRENDOUS . . . new jerseys. Jonny Rockford joined me for this one as a fellow collector and fan! Here's the SportsLogos.net website we were scrolling through! Find Jon's podcast: https://www.facebook.com/ZBnJPodcast/ Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 56
The year 2020 doesn't make sense and neither do the Chicago Blackhawks. I'm finally back to talk about some of the moves that happened in Chicago and around the league. The rebuild is BS. What do you think? Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod
Nov 09, 2020•24 min•Ep. 55
This week, Courtney takes a look at the current goaltending free agency situation then narrows it down to wonder what the Chicago Blackhawks might be thinking? Have you looked at their goaltending situation lately? It's scary. Also, a big congrats to Robin Lehner on his extension with the Vegas Golden Knights! Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod
Oct 07, 2020•36 min•Ep. 54
This episode puts a bow on the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Blackhawks have made a couple of moves in this offseason so far by acquiring Brandon Pirri and trading Olli Maatta. What's next? When will we see hockey again? Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod
Oct 04, 2020•45 min•Ep. 53
Courtney is finally back to grieve. . . or put a bow on what was the Chicago Blackhawks 2020 playoff appearance. Plus, some Corey Crawford contract talk Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod
Sep 10, 2020•22 min•Ep. 52
Come at you to recap the Edmonton Oilers series, preview the Vegas Golden Knights series, and mourn the loss of my hope from Game 1 against Vegas. Hockey is so give and take! Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz" Apple and Android Mobile Apps
Aug 13, 2020•29 min•Ep. 51
We're two games into the Stanley Cup Qualifying round between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Edmonton Oilers and Courtney is so far from okay. Is this fun? This is supposed to be fun right?! Ugh, let's talk about these first two games. Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz" Apple and Android Mobile Apps...
Aug 05, 2020•33 min•Ep. 50
Courtney here to bring you an episode previewing the Chicago Blackhawks series against the Edmonton Oilers. There's a lot of information in here before the qualifying series kicks off. So, buckle in! Hockey is back! Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz" Apple and Android Mobile Apps
Aug 01, 2020•57 min•Ep. 49
The Chicago Blackhawks played their exhibition game against the St. Louis Blues. I'm here to recap the game and talk about what I liked and didn't like. Also looking forward to the weekend! Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz" Apple and Android Mobile Apps
Jul 30, 2020•39 min•Ep. 48
From Center Ice Shorty Episode #1 is all about the Blackhawks Training Camp and the news we had up until last week! Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz" Apple and Android Mobile Apps
Jul 27, 2020•19 min•Ep. 47
We are bringing you From Center Ice Shorties until we get our studio set up! Shorter episodes with only Courtney talking. We will be back to full-strength soon! Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz" Apple and Android Mobile Apps
Jul 22, 2020•3 min•Ep. 46
MARIAN HOSSA IS IN THE HALL OF FAME! WE TURNED A YEAR OLD! THERE ARE NEW BABIES! Plus, the NHL is still full of nonsense concerning the return to play. Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz" Apple and Android Mobile Apps
Jun 25, 2020•55 min•Ep. 45
Black Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter. BLACK LIVES MATTER. We discuss the new wave of the movement and then transition into talking about the absolute rampant racism in hockey. We put a bow on the discussion by talking about the new Hockey Diversity Alliance started by Akim Aliu, Evander Kane, Trevor Daley, Matt Dumba, Wayne Simmonds, Chris Stewart, and Joel Ward. Articles referenced: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/hockey-is-not-for-everyone-akim-aliu-nhl https://theathletic.c...
Jun 10, 2020•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 44
We are back with another episode finally, and there is news to talk about! The NHL and NHLPA have agreed on a return-to-play format involving 24 teams. This includes our Chicago Blackhawks! Hockey writer (and fantastic Twitter follow), Mario Tirabassi, joins us this week to talk about what hockey returning may look like, the risk factor, and who may make the roster to play against the Edmonton Oilers! Follow Mario Tirabassi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mario_Tirabassi Connect with us on socia...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 43
The 2019-2020 American Hockey League season has officially been cancelled. Time to transition into offseason mode. Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz" Apple and Android Mobile Apps
May 11, 2020•20 min•Ep. 42
We're back! We have some signings to chat about and discuss which teams got screwed the most this year, and which ones got lucky with the season being paused and potentially cancelled! Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz" Apple and Android Mobile Apps
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 41
We’ve hit episode 40 and we are celebrating with actual hockey news! We are still quarantined, but at least our team did something positive. The Chicago Blackhawks extended Matthew Highmore and Kevin Lankinen to 2 year deals. They also signed Evan Barratt and Andrei Altybarmakyan to their ELC’s. Phew, we have hockey to talk about! Isn’t it nice? Also - the audio is trash. Blame Skype Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Con...
Apr 03, 2020•40 min•Ep. 40
We are stuck in Quarantine. We are losing our minds. There is no hockey. But, we're trying our best. Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz" Apple and Android Mobile Apps
Mar 24, 2020•33 min•Ep. 39
There is still no hockey. But, there is still us. Yes, maybe we ranted a bit about how people are ridiculously selfish, but there is some hockey news in here too. It's worth the listen. Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz" Apple and Android Mobile Apps
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 38
We wanted to briefly touch on the news around the sports world. NHL, AHL, ECHL, and all major hockey leagues are suspended until further notice. That said, we will still be here bringing you an episode every week. We also plan to push out more content and start streaming some NHL 20 on Twitch. We will get through this together. Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Roc...
Mar 13, 2020•15 min•Ep. 37
JACALYN IS BACK THIS WEEK! We are back to normal, yet slowly losing our minds. The Blackhawks don't have an identity, and the inconsistency of our Rockford IceHogs is leaving us stuck and angry. Before we try to analyze them, we hop around the league a bit. This last month of the AHL season is going to be absolutely ridiculous. Buckle up. Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfo...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 37
On this week's episode, Courtney is without Jacalyn so she calls in reinforcements from Colorado. Jenika (Fink) joins the podcast to chat about the Avalanche, how the AHL schedule makes zero sense, and dumb stadium names around the country. Courtney gives the Avs enough crap throughout the podcast, so it's time to show them some love! Connect with Fink on social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/icemyeyes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfink09/ The Spiral Designs: https://www.instagram.com/th...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 36
In part two of our NHL Trade Deadline coverage, we take a little journey around the league to see what the other teams were up to on Monday. They can't all be as crazy as the Blackhawks, right? Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz" Apple and Android Mobile Apps
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 35
The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone. We had to split our deadline episodes into two separate ones. Here in part one, we cover the moves that the Blackhawks made (or didn't make). To recap, the Blackhawks traded Nathan Noel to Philadelphia for T.J. Brennan. The Blackhawks traded Erik Gustafsson to the Calgary Flames for a third round pick. The Blackhawks traded Robin Lehner to the Vegas Golden Knights for Malcolm Subban, a 2nd round pick, and Slava Demin. Connect with us on social: Email: vf...
Feb 25, 2020•2 hr 4 min•Ep. 24
This week, From Center Ice kinda turned into a food podcast. Or, a food argument podcast. Or an argument. Honestly, I don't really know what happened this week. We were very passionate about a lot of things. In typical fashion, we flew around the league covering different topics and landing back in Northern Illinois to be thoroughly disappointed in the Blackhawks and pleasantly surprised with IceHogs. Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fr...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 33
The battle of Alberta didn't disappoint! We take a journey around the league to look at the different storylines. We touch on the scandalous Super Bowl Halftime Show. Then, we reluctantly make our way back to Illinois to talk about the Chicago Blackhawks and the unfortunate Rockford IceHogs. THINGS ARE NOT GOING WELL. Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 32
This week sucked! The Blackhawks and IceHogs went winless. There was a severe lack of hockey due to the All-Star break. AND it won't stop snowing!!! ARGH! But, alas, we are here to talk about it. Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz" Apple and Android Mobile Apps
Jan 28, 2020•42 min•Ep. 31
This week, we cover another coach firing (Gerard Gallant), injuries around the league, and then circle back around to the broken Rockford IceHogs and the fixed Chicago Blackhawks. Why must these teams hurt is so?! Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz" Apple and Android Mobile Apps
Jan 21, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 30
This week, we travel around the league chatting injuries and the Matthew Tkachuk/Zack Kassian kerfuffle. Then we bring it back and talk about the disjointed IceHogs and whether or not Robin Lehner should take a discount to stay with the Blackhawks. Connect with us on social: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @vfcentericepod Instagram: @fromcentericepod Connect with Rockford Buzz: Instagram: @TheRockfordBuzz "Rockford Buzz" Apple and Android Mobile Apps...
Jan 17, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 29
