2 For Chirping

You'll learn a lot about Zack Andrusiak in this episode. If you like baseball, enjoy the opening. If you don't, you might wanna skip through the first 5 minutes of this (BOOOOOO if you're skipping). Learn about what Zack has been up to this summer, plus hear his thoughts on this year's upcoming roster. You'll also get Andrusiak's take on THAT big absence in the Cyclones roster from last year to this year, and who he hopes Head Coach Jason Payne puts him on a line with!

The often quite Patrick Polino is back with the Cyclones...and this time he's happy to talk at length! The man referred to as "pistol" (and no, he's not Pistol Pete) shares his up-and-down journey through the 2021-22 season, including how he honestly felt health-wise come playoff time. He also happens to be from Buffalo, New York; the same city as another Patrick in hockey, who Polino just happens to be a fan of. Listen to Polino weigh in on a hot topic in the NHL toward the end of this interview! 

Nick Lidstrom, Bobby Hull, PK Subban. Those are just some of the names that talented defenseman Jalen Smereck models his game off. The former ECHL All-Star is back after a year overseas and he's bringing his talents to downtown Cincy! Hear about Smereck's experience prior to being a Cyclone, including signing an NHL contract and an all-important conversation about diversity in the sport and combating issues that Jalen faced head-on during an incident that garnered global attention while playing in Ukraine last season.

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend." Or something like that 😬 In this episode, we cross enemy lines, as Matt Berry leaves the interstate rival-Toledo Walleye to join the 'Clones for next season! This is a big deal and this is a big-time scorer (check the stats if ya don't believe us). Why did Matt choose to leave a team that had just went to the Kelly Cup Finals? What made him pick Cincinnati? What's he been up to this summer and what are his goals this season? We've got the answers to all these questions and more on Mini Chirps! 

How many 23-year-olds can say they've lived in Russia, Canada, and the United States? Welp, you'll get to hear from one today. Phil Lagunov is the newest signing for the 'Clones and he's gonna talk all about his roller coaster of a career and life so far. From the difficulties of being away from friends and family in Russia, to betting on himself at a school ranked outside the top 50 and helping them win their first NCAA Hockey Championship; Phil has one heck of a story (stories). Side note: golf is very important ⛳️ 🏌️‍♂️ 

If you blink, you might just miss Matt McLeod speeding down the ice when he's back in a Cyclones jersey this fall! Hear from hockey's version of The Flash as "Macker" discusses his summer trips, including a cool trip to the NHL Western Conference Finals, plus training with his brothers and dad just like old times, and how maybe you'll see a slower, but better version of Matt McLeod this season. Slow? How could that be? Well maybe not slow, but slower. Just let him explain. 🏃‍♂️ 💨 

Get ready for year 2 of Brandon Yeamans in a Cyclones jersey! Catch up with the young, scrappy forward as he talks about coming back from a cool trip to celebrate, his offseason routine, did he or did he not substitute teach in Canada this summer (? 👀), and his approach to this and every training camp now that he's a professional hockey player.

This guy knows how to 'Betts' on himself....get it? Dakota Betts has been an underdog his entire playing career. He's as blue collar as they come. Hear about what keeps 'Bettsy' busy during the summer (hint; it's a lot!), plus more about how this 21 year old became the newest and youngest signing for the Cyclones this offseason!

🚨 ARVIN ATWAL IS A CYCLONE AGAIN 🚨 

One of the toughest players to ever wear a Cyclones jersey is back in The Queen City! Arvin is as candid as they come. The man doesn't pull punches on the ice (obviously) or off the ice. Hear the 26-year-old document his last few seasons and dealing with both the pandemic and an injury, along with why he chose to come back to Cincinnati and how a player like Michael Houser can be an inspiration for Arvin's career. All that and more on this episode of Mini Chirps!

Jeremiah Addison may have helped find the first team dog in Cyclones history! Stay tuned for that later in the interview. Before then, Hear all about the newest face of the Cyclones. Jeremiah takes you on a ride through the emotions of being drafted by an original six franchise, plus what led him to Cincinnati and what his goals are once getting to The Queen City!