Cherokee Rewind Podcast

Ep. 78 - Jake Manders

Jake talks about his journey playing the game, starting at the old Sports Arena, to Tam O'Shanter and then home to the Ice House. He talks about how important it was to have discipline and structure that he learned from his coaches. How he tries to apply that now as he coaches his youth team.

Ep. 77 - Derrick Stumm

In this episode, Stummer talks about his start in hockey, including a youth team picture with him in goalie gear at the only game he ever played in goal. How he came to the Cherokee (by way of Cleveland) and winning a national championship. And how he was influenced by his coaches and using it now as the bench boss at St. John's Jesuit HS in the Glass City.

Ep. 76 - Mickey Meehan

From the suburbs of Chicago, Mickey keeps things interesting. How he and his brothers were not Blackhawk fans growing up. How he spent two lively seasons in Toledo. How he ended up playing college hockey at Arizona. Coming back home to Chicago after more than a decade and a half. And his excitement at getting ready to become a first time dad... with twins!

Ep. 75 - Chris Elliot

Originally from Maumee, Chris tells a great story of getting cut from a youth all star (select) team that his dad coached, which ended up turning him into a goaltender. The travel hockey journey that ultimately led him to Toledo. And how he coaches his own son down in Columbus.

Ep.74 - Hudson Sabin

Oregon, Ohio native Huddy talks about playing growing up. Playing HS for the Clay Eagles. The impact of Kyle Cannon and Cody Van Hersett both of which happened during his time at Clay. To lighter moments involving 'future' defenseman partner Donnie Nagle. And life now in the Coast Guard.

Ep.73 - Rob Kert

A local guy, Rob talks about originally wanting #6 but settling for #4. Playing for the Junior Storm before suiting up for the hometown Cherokee. Family, Military, work, and coaching and how they play into his life. Oh, and that time he and the Cherokee won the National Championship!

Ep. 72 - Kurt Schoenherr

A Royal Oak native, Kurt talks about not realizing you couldn't body check at age six. Some of the highlights (and low lights) of playing amateur hockey. How becoming a dad at age 19 changed him. And how he still keeps in contact with the guys he played with...

Ep. 71 - Mike Sisk

From Michigan to S.C. and back... Lots miles in between. Mike talks about how much fun he had playing hockey. Including his one year in Toledo. How as a 16 year old he played an aggressive style of hockey. Why he never fought in Toledo. And now working in the golf world.

Ep.70 - Ryan Richmond

From NW Indiana,  Ryan talks about his folks not expecting him to fall in love with the game. How injuries may have ended his career but not his passion for the game. And how playing in Toledo led him to friendships that he maintains to this day.

Ep. 69 - Will DelVerne

Originally from Sylvania, Will talks about originally starting in the TC youth program and going back and forth with Sylvania, before settling in at the Ice House to play. The impact that Coach Omey had on him and continues to have on him as he finishes college at Johnson & Wales University.