Wranglers Watch

Sandra kicks things off with Manitoba Moose play-by-play voice Daniel Fink for a deep dive into this weekend’s all-Canadian showdown in Winnipeg. Daniel breaks down the Moose rookies making noise early in their pro careers and highlights several familiar faces Wranglers fans will recognize

(22:33) Producer Cameron Hughes joins Sandra for a fresh edition of Wranglers Rundown, taking stock of the biggest storylines as Calgary heads into the stretch run. They dig into which players could be knocking on the Flames’ door for a call-up and what trends are shaping the team’s push toward playoffs. Cam also lifts the curtain on his behind-the-scenes role at the Saddledome—specifically how he helps set the musical tone for AHL game nights.

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This week’s episode comes to you from the road in Bakersfield, where Sandra and Rees break down the biggest storylines surrounding the team over the past month. They dive into the Wranglers’ run of goalie injuries, Zayne Parekh’s conditioning stint, and how players and staff are working through a challenging stretch of games.

(21:07) Sandra and Rees continue their on-the-road conversation, giving listeners a behind the scenes look at what unfolds around the team when a trade is finalized. They walk through the Wranglers’ recent acquisition of Gavin White from the Texas Stars in a one for one, defender for defender deal that sent Jérémie Poirier the other way.

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On this week's edition of Wranglers Watch, Sandra Prusina kicks off the show by chatting with Cory Berberian, Rapid City Rush Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations! Cory brings us a mid-season snapshot from South Dakota, breaking down how the Rush are navigating the grind of the schedule — including those relentless three games in three nights. We also dive into one of the team’s biggest storylines: the return of goaltender Connor Murphy between the pipes.  

(26:33) Fresh off the AHL Outdoor Classic, Chris Peters from FloHockey shares what it was really like covering the event — including just how bone chilling the temperatures were. He also digs into the league’s expected return to Hamilton, offering insight on what that move could mean for fans, development, and the broader AHL landscape. And with the AHL All-Star festivities and Olympic break fast approaching, Chris walks us through what’s next for the FloHockey team and how they’re gearing up for one of the busiest portions of their calendar.

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Ahead of Laval’s first-ever visit to Calgary to take on the Wranglers, Sandra sits down with Rocket commentator Cedrik Blondin for an inside look at the team’s strong season. They dig into Laval’s impressive play, their strategic approach to the Jacob Fowler–Kappo Kahkonen goaltending tandem, and how top prospect David Reinbacher is progressing on the blue line.

(22:13) Sandra and AHL insider Patrick Williams take a full spin around the league, breaking down the latest storylines — from the upcoming All-Star festivities in Rockford to the chaotic swings of the Pacific Division, and the historic surge happening in Grand Rapids.

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On this week's episode of Wranglers Watch, Sandra and Logan dive into their monthly Wranglers Hot Topics, including Martin Pospisil’s conditioning stint, evaluating the team at the halfway mark, strategies to spark the power play, and share their all-time Wranglers starting lineups.

(35:19) Sandra breaks down the biggest Wranglers storylines of the week, with the team back at the Saddledome for a four-game homestand.

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On this week's episode of Wranglers Watch, Sandra sits down with David Smith to discuss his journey from coaching in the NCAA to leading an ECHL team. He shares what it’s like balancing the dual roles of head coach and general manager in Rapid City.

(19:50) In the second half of the conversation, David evaluates his team’s season so far, explains his approach to goaltending, and talks about collaborating with Calgary Wranglers’ brass.

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On this week's episode of Wranglers Watch, host Sandra Prusina is joined by Tucson Roadrunners radio analyst, David Mooradian! David gives listeners a glimpse into how the 25-26 AHL season has unfolded for the Tucson Roadrunners and shares his thoughts on the future of hockey in Arizona following the Coyotes' relocation to Utah.

(24:04) Penn State broadcaster Brian Tripp joins Sandra to chat about current Wranglers Simon Mack and Arsenii Sergeev. He also shares the many Calgary connections on this year's Penn State roster and what it's like calling Gavin McKenna's NCAA games.

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In part one of Sandra’s conversation with American Hockey League President and CEO Scott Howson, they dive into what it was like stepping into the role during the uncertainty of the pandemic, the challenge of balancing the needs of diverse markets, and whether rule changes—like expanded video review—could be on the horizon. Plus, Sandra shares her three favorite Calgary Wranglers moments from 2025.

(22:55) In part two, Sandra and Scott celebrate the AHL’s 90th anniversary and explore how non-traditional markets are embracing the league. They discuss the future of the AHL in Arizona, the possibility of more East-West regular season matchups, and the benefits of having NHL and AHL teams in the same city—like Calgary. Sandra also reveals her three wishes for the Wranglers in 2026.

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On this week's episode of Wranglers Watch, Aaron Cooney, the voice of the San Diego Gulls, joins the show to break down the team’s season so far. He shares insight on how the Gulls are navigating a goalie shuffle after injuries in Anaheim, talks about Calgarian—and former Wrangler—Matthew Phillips adjusting to life in California, and gives us a deeper look at San Diego as a hockey market.

(28:24) This weekend’s man of the hour, Martin Frk, sits down with Sandra to celebrate his 500-game milestone in the American Hockey League. He reflects on his favorite memories, the role family has played throughout his career, and what’s next for him on and off the ice.

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On this week's episode of Wranglers Watch, host Sandra Prusina is joined by Rees Giacchetta! Our monthly check-in with Rees covers the team’s season-high 10-game road trip, recent milestones achieved by a couple of veteran players, and how the Wranglers are working to improve their special teams.

(28:32) In the second half of the show, Nathan MacDonald joins us to preview the second annual Winter Wranglerfest, share what fans can look forward to, and highlight the exciting Wranglers-related events coming in the new year.

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