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After discussing the current state of the roster and the FPHL schedule (2:00-6:15), Angelo and Jared sit down with newly signed forward Marcus Ortiz (7:12-23:35), who has multiple years of ECHL and SPHL experience. Next, defenseman Nick Trefry (24:13-37:42) calls in to discuss being selected first overall in the Motor City Rockers dispersal draft. In another Front Office Feature, Director of Sales Tim Walker stops by to talk about his role with the team and what he's looking forward to this season (38:02-43:02). Finally, GM Nick Russo joins the show to answer your questions during our Fan Mailbox (43:03-1:01:06). Please note that we did have issues with one of our headsets during this episode. Whoever was using that headset came in much quieter than normal. We will work to fix the problem before next episode!

There's plenty of news and roster moves for Angelo and Jared to analyze in this week's episode. The show starts with a discussion of the FPHL Dispersal Drafts of the dormant Delaware Thunder and Motor City Rockers (2:11-18:32) before talking with goaltender Breandan Colgan (19:28-26:15), who earned an invite to main training camp this December following a strong performance at free agent camp earlier this month. Next, team athletic trainer Shaun Bailey joins the show in the first Front Office Feature to talk about his role with the team over the last two seasons and what he's looking forward to this year (26:47-32:27). Coach Ragno then calls in to give his thoughts on every major roster move made over the last couple of weeks in another Coach's Corner segment (33:03-43:43). Finally, the show ends with Around the FPHL, where Angelo and Jared go over the full results of the recent dispersal drafts (43:44-49:54).

It's a special free agent camp edition of the Into The Depths Podcast! Live from Mentor Ice Arena, Angelo and Jared preview the free agent camp scrimmage (1:12-2:45) before sitting down with Avon native Alex Mitsionis (3:06-8:44 ), who was inked to a standard player contract last month. Next, three returning players join the show: forward Isaiah Crawford (8:45-17:01), defenseman Dom Horvath (17:33-22:29) and forward Kodiak Whiteduck (22:30-26:50). Following the scrimmage, head coach Sebastian Ragno calls in discuss how things went and where the team goes from here (26:51-32:33).

Angelo and Jared discuss some of the newest options at the Ice Breakers Team Store (1:17) before sitting down with two of the team's off-ice officials (2:42 - 34:06), P.A. Announcer Scott Tennant and official scorer Joe Knight. Next, GM Nick Russo answers your questions in another Fan Mailbox (34:40 - 45:51). The show ends with a quick preview of our next episode (46:10).

Angelo and Jared begin the show by discussing the recent signing of NE Ohio native Alex Mitsionis (0:48), new bleachers at Mentor Ice Arena (3:41), and the announcement of the Ice Breakers' first information guide and record book (5:07). Starting goaltender Jake Mullen calls in to discuss his path to Mentor and his thoughts on the upcoming season (7:24) before Coach Ragno joins the show for another Coach's Corner segment (23:38).

Angelo and Jared discuss the Ice Breakers’ latest roster moves before diving into their favorite memories from the team’s first two seasons (6:06-26:45). Defenseman Henry Berger joins to discuss his dynamic role last season (26:45-29:53) before player-assistant coach Josh Newberg calls in to discuss his recent promotion and his expectations for the upcoming year (29:53-48:42). Director of Hockey Ops/GM Nick Russo wraps up the show with the first-ever Fan Mailbox segment (48:43).

Angelo and Jared recap the Ice Breakers offseason moves so far and discuss the FPHL's newest team in Fraser, Michigan. Director of Hockey Ops/General Manager Nick Russo joins the podcast to discuss the upcoming season and the state of the organization. Finally, Ice Breakers Head Coach Sebastian Ragno talks about his offseason and this week's Jr. Ice Breakers Youth Camp in Coach's Corner.