12/06/21 Admirals Center Ice

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Mike Wojciechowski missed the Admirals' first two goals while ordering fish fry, only to find they were up 4-0.

The episode opens with hosts Aaron Sims and Mike Wojciechowski celebrating the Admirals' two weekend wins in Cleveland, sharing a lighthearted story about missing goals while ordering fish fry. General manager Scott Nichols is interviewed first, discussing how the team has started to play to its big, physical identity after early struggles. He details the lengthy process behind acquiring players like Cole Sherwood, emphasizing it involves weeks of phone calls and planning, not fantasy hockey-style snap decisions. Nichols talks about managing a team currently last in the division, noting the importance of honesty with players about performance and call-ups. He addresses goalie Connor Ingram's workload and development through slumps, and provides insight into Cody Glass's progress, highlighting 16 points in 18 games but ongoing confidence building. Nichols also mentions scouting first-round pick Zach LaRue in Quebec. After a break, rookie forward Grant Mismash is interviewed about his first pro season. He describes adjusting to the lifestyle without college classes, filling time with cooking and exploring Milwaukee. Mismash reflects on his path through Shattuck-St. Mary's, the U.S. National Team Development Program, and North Dakota, and discusses focusing on details like wall work over fancy plays. The hosts later recap roster moves, including Matt Luff's recall and Anthony Richard's injury, and discuss Cole Schneider nearing 600 AHL games. They share historical anecdotes about grueling travel schedules and quirky league incidents, like Kurt Frazier throwing sticks. The episode concludes with promotions for upcoming team events and a book by former Admiral Dave Scatchard.

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A fish fry, two Cleveland wins, and a grounded look at how confidence can reshape a young player's game.

Milwaukee Admirals Center Ice uses two clean wins in Cleveland as a way into a broader read on where the team is gaining ground. It opens with the easy charm of a fish fry story, with early goals landing while the radio is down, then moves into Cleveland's knack for strange…

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