The Ascent is all about the Kalamazoo Wings Hockey Club (ECHL), and the individuals that make it all possible. Join K-Wings broadcaster Chris Cadeau as he sits down with current players, coaches, team staff, All-Time K-Wings and members of the front office team to learn their paths to the pros. Throughout the journey, you’ll learn how each one ascended to one of the most storied professional hockey franchises of all-time.
K-Wings GM & team Governor, Toni WIll, joins Chris Cadeau this week to chat about her decade tenure with the K-Wings. Throughout the episode, the two discuss many of the highs & lows of her role and what motivates her for the future as one of a few females in a professional sports leadership role.
20 Mar 2025
The Ascent: S3:E4 | Heatin' up with Ben Berard
K-Wings forward Ben Berard joins Chris Cadeau this week chat about his path to the pros and the state of the team heading into the final month on the season..
19 Dec 2024
The Ascent S3:E3 | Life & Hockey - Jon Martin
K-Wings alternate captain Jon Martin joins Chris Cadeau this week to talk about his path to the pros, family and his love for the game.
1 Nov 2024
The Ascent S3:E2 | Blazing a Path - Lee Lapid
The K-Wings Alternate Captain & Abbotsford Canucks product, Lee Lapid, checks in to chat about what it's like to be with the K-Wings after two seasons with the Cincinnati Cyclones. Chris Cadeau and Lee also dive into his path to the pros, who are responsible for his development and how important leadership and education are to him.
25 Oct 2024
The Ascent S3:E1 | The Captain - Collin Saccoman
Defenseman Collin Saccoman takes on the 'C' for his fourth season with the Kalamazoo Wings. From Shattuck St. Mary's to Lake Superior State and now a fan favorite, Saccoman sits down with Chris Cadeau to talk about his path to the K-Wings, his personal life news and his passion for being a servent leader!
26 Jan 2023
The Ascent Ep. 12 | Lovin' the Game with Erik Bradford
Last season's 51-point effort in 54 games played earned Erik Bradford the K-Wings MVP nod and an AHL two-way deal in the offseason. Now, with 20 AHL games under his belt, Bradford returns to the Kalamazoo in hopes of a Kelly Cup run. Join Chris Cadeau and Erik as they chop up the season thus far, the feeling in the locker room and talk about a little place called Orangeville, Ontario.
9 Nov 2022
The Ascent Ep. 11 | Skating Through History with Justin Taylor
Justin Taylor is in his 13th season and currently assaulting the K-Wings all-time record books. Join the alternate captain and Chris Cadeau, as they break down the start of the season, how close this K-Wings team is growing and his love for how his family is a part of his journey every step of the way.
25 Oct 2022
The Ascent Ep. 10 | Donning the 'C' with Justin Murray
The captain of the 2022-23 Kalamazoo Wings, Justin Murray, sits down with Chris Cadeau to talk about his naming to the team's top leadership position, his excitement for the upcoming season, and his path to the Kalamazoo Wings. Also, the two dive into the excitement and expectations for this season's team.
6 Sept 2022
The Ascent Ep. 9 | Droppin' the Gloves with Anthony Collins
Anthony Collins has quickly established himself as a Kalamazoo fan favorite since joining the K-Wings last March. The vet is known around as the ECHL's toughest player, a title that Anthony owns with pride. Join Anthony and Chris Cadeau as they walk through his career, his love for the game and his expectations for the Kalamazoo Wings in the 2022-23 season.
27 Jul 2022
The Ascent Ep. 8 | 'Hockey is Life' with Kory Karlander
Kory Karlander spent parts of 7 season's with the Kalamazoo Wings, even touching the ice as a Michigan K-Wing. Kory joins Chris Cadeau this week to talk about what he's up to now, his 2006 championship with the K-Wings and his path through the Pros. After an 18 year career, Karlander ensured his name touched the top of almost every all-time record in K-Wings history & is proud to call Michigan his home.
20 Jul 2022
The Ascent Ep. 7 | MVP Caliber with Brent Jarrett
Brent Jarrett played for the K-Wings for five seasons in the 1980s. In those 5 seasons, Jarrett won a division championship, won the MVP and scoring title and set a leauge record for most short-handed goals in a single season with 11. Jarrett sits down this week with Chris Cadeau to talk about his path to the K-Wings, why the K-Wings alumni corps is so strong and why he's decided to stay in Kalamazoo for so many years post retirement.
13 Jul 2022
The Ascent Ep. 6 | Skating to the Rafters with Kevin Schamehorn
K-Wings legend Kevin Schamehorn is no stranger to being the underdog. The undersized forward pushed through the odds and became a Kalamazoo Wings' all-time great. So much so, Shamehorn sits a Top-4 in every major statistical category in the K-Wings record book. A native of Canada, Shams, also still calls Kalamazoo home. In 2018, Schamehorn's No. 26 was lifted to the rafters. Join Chris Cadeau, as he sits down with Kevin to discuss his path, the people who made an impact on his life, his take on racism in hockey, his current battle with cancer and more.
14 Jun 2022
The Ascent Ep. 5 | Taking the Next Step with Trevor Gorsuch
K-Wings goaltender Trevor Gorsuch has persevered the bouncing nature of a professional netminder who's looking to make a mark. Due to the Pandemic, Gorsuch played on seven professional teams before landing in Kalamazoo in 2021-22 as a backup. Trevor then went on to become the K-Wings starter and lead the ECHL in most goaltender statistical categories this past season. Join Gorsuch, as he takes Chris through his path to the K-Wings and hear the goaltender's motivation to make this coming season his best yet.
31 Mar 2022
The Ascent Ep. 4 | An Everlasting Fire for Hockey with Justin Taylor
K-Wings captain Justin Taylor continues to permeate with humility and light up the score sheet in Kalamazoo. Join Chris Cadeau and Justin, as they walk through Taylor's path to an all-time career with the K-Wings, his resiliency in the process and how his family's catalyzed the journey.
24 Mar 2022
The Ascent Ep. 3 | No Regrets Allowed with Eric Kattelus
Eric Kattelus is no stranger to Kalamazoo, and it was the only place would consider lacing it up again for. Join Chris Cadeau and Eric, as they walk through the Michigan Tech alum's path to the K-Wings, his reason for stepping away from the game and the only reason why he's BACK to making marks all over the K-Wings record book.
15 Mar 2022
The Ascent Ep. 2 | The Will to Work with Logan Lambdin
Logan Lambdin had to grind for every bit of hockey experience he's ever received. They used to say he wasn't big enough to play pro hockey, now he's a Michigan State University hockey alum and plays on the K-Wings top line as a leading ECHL rookie goal scorer. Join Chris Cadeau and Logan, as they walk through Lambdin's path to the pros, and sort through the serious adversity he's overcome to get here. Also, special treat, MSU Hockey head coach Danton Cole gives his opinion on Logan's success.
10 Mar 2022
The Ascent Ep. 1 | The Rise of Tanner Sorenson
Currently, Sorenson is the Kalamazoo Wings team leader in points and having one of his best professional seasons of his career. Despite having a pretty streamlined ascent to college, Tanner had to fight for everything you're witnessing today. Join Chris Cadeau, as Tanner takes you 3,700-plus miles from Anchorage, to Shattuck St. Mary's and all the way to Michigan State University.
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