Podcast

Octopi Hockeytown on Impact 89FM

Hockey, Sports

Octopi Hockeytown is Impact 89FM's podcast all about the Detroit Red Wings.

Episodes
43
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
40 min
On air since
2014
Latest episode
2 days ago

Episodes

43 episodes, newest first

  1. Red Wings have their squad, Spooky season is upon us

    Season 2, Episode 5

    Show notes

    Brian, Jeff, Owen, and Cooper are back to break down the latest news around the NHL and the Detroit Red Wings! The guys discuss the week's biggest storylines, share their thoughts on Hockeytown, and make their picks for this week's Red Wings games.

    40 min
  2. Pleasantly Surprised?!?! Western Canada Trip Time

    Season 2, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Cooper, Owen, Brian, Jeff, and Josh are back to break down the latest NHL headlines, dive into the biggest American hockey stories, and assess the Detroit Red Wings nine games into the season. Plus, the crew looks ahead to what's next for the Winged Wheel!

    53 min
  3. The Cat Stays in the Hat (Hockeytown)!!

    Season 2, Episode 3

    Show notes

    Josh, Owen, Cooper, Jeff, and Brian recap the past week in the NHL and discuss Alex DeBrincat staying in Detroit. Then, Jack Vohwinkle joins the crew to break down the Oilers and potential trade candidates if the season goes sideways.

    1 hr 15 min
  4. Dead Wings 2.0?!?

    Season 2, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Owen, Jeff, and Cooper are back, joined by special guests Jack Anderson and Brian Meagher, to break down the past week of Detroit Red Wings hockey. The crew dives into the bigger picture across the NHL, discusses the latest storylines around the league, and looks ahead to the Red Wings’ upcoming matchups.

    43 min
  5. Hockey is Back!

    Season 2, Episode 1

    Show notes

    The NHL season is finally here, and Josh, Cooper, and Owen are back — joined by newcomer Jeff — to break down everything happening around the Detroit Red Wings. The guys take a look back at Detroit’s offseason, the major changes and storylines surrounding the organization, and all the ongoing drama heading into Opening Night.

    Then, it’s time to look ahead as the Red Wings kick off the 2026-27 season with a busy opening week at Little Caesars Arena, including matchups against the New York Rangers, Winnipeg Jets, and Ottawa Senators.

    1 hr 11 min
  6. Again?!

    Season 1, Episode 37

    Show notes

    Cooper, Josh, and Owen are back to talk the Red Wings’ (seemingly) yearly March collapse, the problems within the locker room, the NHL playoff picture with 2 weeks left in the regular season, and more!

    59 min
  7. Three Months Too Long

    Season 1, Episode 36

    Show notes

    Welcome back to Octopi Hockeytown!! The boys are back after a 3-month hiatus to recap an amazing Winter Olympic hockey tournament, the NHL trade deadline, and the Red Wings’ path to the playoffs. (P.S. Owen, Josh, and Cooper promise not to wait this long again before the next episode.)

    1 hr 11 min
  8. Back Like We Never Left

    Season 1, Episode 35

    Show notes

    After a short hiatus (whoops!) Owen, Cooper, and Josh are back, a little rusty and a little more scatterbrained than usual, to discuss the last 10 games of the Red Wings' season, their (still) shaky goaltending, and more!

    1 hr 9 min
  9. Wings Take on an Early Wild Card Race

    Season 1, Episode 34

    Show notes

    After a 1-3 skid following the most recent episode, Cooper and Owen are back, even though Owen's mic is muted, to recap the disappointing stretch, talk league news, and preview the upcoming week.

    38 min
  10. California Trip Recap + Griffins Talk

    Season 1, Episode 33

    Show notes

    The Detroit Red Wings escaped sunny California with a winning record, and Owen, Cooper, and special guest Madi Warden took to the studio to recap the road trip, talk about the Grand Rapids Griffins’ franchise-record start, and preview the upcoming week of games.

    55 min
  11. Halloween Hot Streak

    Season 1, Episode 32

    Show notes

    Happy Halloween! Cooper, Josh, and Owen are back after an impressive 3-0 streak for the Red Wings. The boys talk roster moves, Alex DeBrincat and Marco Kasper heating, the remaining games of the Cali/Vegas road trip, and other league news.

    1 hr 8 min
  12. Octopi Hockeytown 10/25

    Season 1, Episode 31

    Show notes

    After a tough four-game stretch for the Red Wings, Cooper and Owen, now joined by Josh Lee, will talk over each game, plus the upcoming home-and-home with St. Louis and the following California trip. The fellas also discuss the early-season standouts and disappointments, get excited about Olympic Hockey, and explore possible landing spots for the next four expansion franchises.

    47 min
  13. Wings Start Hot

    Season 1, Episode 30

    Show notes

    The first week of the season has come and gone, and Cooper and Owen are back to break it down. The boys talk about the Wings' impressive start, the trio of rookies, call-ups, and other leaguewide news. Finally, they give their picks for the Wings' next 4 games.

    43 min
  14. Season Premiere

    Season 1, Episode 29

    Show notes

    The ice is ready and hockey is BACK! Octopi Hockeytown returns from a long hiatus with 2 new hosts: Owen McCarthy and Cooper Evans. The fellas talk the Red Wings’ final roster, some important new contracts, the upcoming season’s storylines, and give some takes on where each team will finish in the playoff race.

    1 hr 22 min
  15. Octopi Hockeytown - #25 - 2/5/15

    Season 1, Episode 28

    Show notes

    On this edition of Octopi Hockeytown, hosts Zach and Brian breakdown last week's games and preview tonight's game in Colorado. They also take a look at the playoff picture in each conference and discuss possible trade targets for the Red Wings.

    29 min
  16. Octopi Hockeytown - January 22, 2015

    Season 1, Episode 27

    Show notes

    Just in time for the 2015 NHL All-Star Weekend, Octopi Hockeytown is back! Hosts Zach Fanko and Brian Bobal discuss where the Red Wings stand going into the All-Star weekend and what is in store for the second half of the season.

    34 min
  17. Octopi Hockeytown - #23 - 12/2/14

    Season 1, Episode 26

    Show notes

    On this edition of Octopi Hockeytown, Zach Fanko and Brian Bobal discuss the recent hot streak by the Red Wings and how they have been winning games. Later in the show they talk about a possible comeback for the legendary goaltender Martin Brodeur. This and more on this week's edition of Octopi Hockeytown.

    35 min
  18. Octopi Hockeytown - #22 - 11/18/14

    Season 1, Episode 25

    Show notes

    This week on Octopi Hockeytown, hosts Zach Fanko and Brian Bobal breakdown this past weekend's Original Six match-ups against Chicago and Montreal. They then delve into this week's three-game road trip highlighted by a Saturday night tilt in Toronto. Later on, Zach and Brian have a compelling discussion about a possible expansion of the NHL and about which cities would be the best fit for hockey. To close out this week's show Zach and Brian unveil their top-five power rankings

    38 min
  19. Octopi Hockeytown - #21 - 11/12/14

    Season 1, Episode 24

    Show notes

    On the latest episode of Octopi Hockeytown, new hosts Zach Fanko and Brian Bobal breakdown last week's games for the Red Wings and preview this weekend's upcoming games against Chicago and Montreal. Later in the show, Zach and Brian take a look at the rest of the NHL and give their top five power rankings for the week.

    30 min
  20. Live from Training Camp: Octopi Hockeytown with Ken Kal

    Season 1, Episode 23

    Show notes

    On this week’s episode of Octopi Hockeytown, host Austin Goodman is joined by the Detroit Red Wings radio play-by-play announcer, Ken Kal live from Centre Ice Arena in Traverse City, Mich. during the 2014 Detroit Red Wings Training Camp. Goodman and Kal combine their efforts to bring Octopi listeners updates on the Red Wings Training Camp taking place this weekend.

    30 min