Recorded live from the concourse of T-Mobile Arena before the NCAA national semifinals in Las Vegas, it's our annual 'State of the Game' shows. We break down the national semifinal games, plus get into all the issues with numerous guests.

Also joining is Cary Eades, who won two national championships as a player at North Dakota, then was an assistant coach there for many years. Lots of stories to share. ... And Brian Slagel, a Las Vegas resident and founder of Metal Blade Records, and who gave Metallica its first opportunity. He joins to discuss his connection to hockey, which runs deep.

6:34 Brad Schlossman, Grand Forks Herald

9:30 Kedrick Stumbris, Badger Breakaway

32:35 Cary Eades, North Dakota 2-time national champ

53:55 Rick Gotkin, former Mercyhurst coach

1:14:45 James Mansfield, Denver radio & Matthew Auchincloss, Michigan Daily

1:28:32 Brian Slagel, Metal Blade Records

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