Cherokee Rewind Podcast

Ep. 107 - Ryan Ford

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.

Ep. 106 - STORIES 1 - Mike Kellemeyer, Steve Luedtke, Kyle Jennings

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.

Ep. 105 - Jay Clark

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.

Ep. 104 - Jon Hale

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.

Ep. 103 - Adam Fish

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....

Ep. 102 - Eric Fletcher

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.

'Ep. 101 - Josh Somers

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...

Ep. 100 - Todd Omey

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.

Ep.99 - Ryan Sell

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...

Ep. 98 - Dan Mayes Jr.

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.