Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 44

Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey, MSHSL)

Joe’s latest articles: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/joe-smith/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Joe on Twitter at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JoeSmithNHL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Episode 44 feat. Zeev Buium

SHOW OUTLINE

Gophers

- Joe is BACK on the Wild beat for The Athletic

-Brodie Ziemer continues to level up

Minnesota Wild

-Jesper Wallstedt's struggles

-Impact of Jake Middleton injury

-Mats Zuccarello & Jonas Brodin return to the lineup

-Should we be concerned with Wild record against Western Conference playoff teams?

-How much credit does John Hynes deserve for Minnesota's success?

KEYBOARD WARRIORS

Weekly Hot Takes segment

Presented by:

Waggle Golf believes what you wear on the course should reflect your individuality. Who you are, where you’re from. Your hobbies, interests and passions. All the stuff that makes you, you. That’s why every design is inspired by the desire to create a piece of apparel that strikes a cord when you see it. That makes you say “Wow, that was made for me.” Because, in a lot of ways, it was. Ready to get your Waggle on? https://shorturl.at/rakRW take 10% off your entire order by using promo code SP10 at checkout.

Barrel Theory Beer Co is THE go-to craft beer at the Xcel Energy Center, with their Crowler of the Day located at Section 105|106 and their Rain Drops IPA on tap at section 112 as well as various locations on the Club and 200 levels. Their taproom at 248 7th St E in St. Paul is easy walking distance to and from Minnesota Wild games, so be sure to stop in for all of your pregame/postgame needs!

Production of The Sota Pod

Ep 44 feat. Zeev Buium | Stramel vs Gophers | Minnesota Wild News | Fellowship of the Rink - Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota

Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 43

Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey, MSHSL)

Joe’s latest articles: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/joe-smith/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Joe on Twitter at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JoeSmithNHL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Episode 43 feat. Charlie Stramel

SHOW OUTLINE

Gophers

- Michigan series

- MSU coming up

- ton of injuries

- WJC camp invitees

Minnesota Wild

- Goalies:  Gus/Wallstedt

- Top 5 prospects

- Charlie Stramel

KEYBOARD WARRIORS

Weekly Hot Takes segment

Presented by:

Waggle Golf believes what you wear on the course should reflect your individuality. Who you are, where you’re from. Your hobbies, interests and passions. All the stuff that makes you, you. That’s why every design is inspired by the desire to create a piece of apparel that strikes a cord when you see it. That makes you say “Wow, that was made for me.” Because, in a lot of ways, it was. Ready to get your Waggle on? https://shorturl.at/rakRW take 10% off your entire order by using promo code SP10 at checkout.

Barrel Theory Beer Co is THE go-to craft beer at the Xcel Energy Center, with their Crowler of the Day located at Section 105|106 and their Rain Drops IPA on tap at section 112 as well as various locations on the Club and 200 levels. Their taproom at 248 7th St E in St. Paul is easy walking distance to and from Minnesota Wild games, so be sure to stop in for all of your pregame/postgame needs!

Production of The Sota Pod

Ep 43 feat. Charlie Stramel | World Junior Camp Invitees | Fellowship of the Rink | Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota

Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 42

Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey, MSHSL)

Joe’s latest articles: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/joe-smith/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Joe on Twitter at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JoeSmithNHL⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Episode 42 feat. Chris Johnston

SHOW OUTLINE

Gophers

- Another tough, disciplined team with strong goaltending

- Oliver Moore was a man possessed on Saturday

- Leo Gruba’s first collegiate goal is the game winner

- Brodie Ziemer playing a heavy game

- 3 WJC camp invitees

- Rivalry match… Battle for the “M”

Minnesota Wild

- Jiricek Trade

- Jonas Brodin status

- 4 Nations rosters

KEYBOARD WARRIORS

Weekly Hot Takes segment

Presented by:

Waggle Golf believes what you wear on the course should reflect your individuality. Who you are, where you’re from. Your hobbies, interests and passions. All the stuff that makes you, you. That’s why every design is inspired by the desire to create a piece of apparel that strikes a cord when you see it. That makes you say “Wow, that was made for me.” Because, in a lot of ways, it was. Ready to get your Waggle on? https://shorturl.at/rakRW take 10% off your entire order by using promo code SP10 at checkout.

Barrel Theory Beer Co is THE go-to craft beer at the Xcel Energy Center, with their Crowler of the Day located at Section 105|106 and their Rain Drops IPA on tap at section 112 as well as various locations on the Club and 200 levels. Their taproom at 248 7th St E in St. Paul is easy walking distance to and from Minnesota Wild games, so be sure to stop in for all of your pregame/postgame needs!

Production of The Sota Pod

Ep 42 feat. Chris Johnston | David Jiricek Trade | 3 World Junior Invitees from the Gophers | Fellowship of the Rink | Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota

Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 41

Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey, MSHSL)

Joe’s latest articles: ⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/joe-smith/⁠⁠⁠

Follow Joe on Twitter at: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JoeSmithNHL⁠⁠⁠ 

Episode 40

Mailbag & Thansgiving

SHOW OUTLINE

1:00 Minnesota Gophers

16:46 Minnesota Wild News

41:00 Listener Mailbag: Q&A

Presented by:

Waggle Golf believes what you wear on the course should reflect your individuality. Who you are, where you’re from. Your hobbies, interests and passions. All the stuff that makes you, you. That’s why every design is inspired by the desire to create a piece of apparel that strikes a cord when you see it. That makes you say “Wow, that was made for me.” Because, in a lot of ways, it was. Ready to get your Waggle on? https://shorturl.at/rakRW take 10% off your entire order by using promo code SP10 at checkout.

Barrel Theory Beer Co is THE go-to craft beer at the Xcel Energy Center, with their Crowler of the Day located at Section 105|106 and their Rain Drops IPA on tap at section 112 as well as various locations on the Club and 200 levels. Their taproom at 248 7th St E in St. Paul is easy walking distance to and from Minnesota Wild games, so be sure to stop in for all of your pregame/postgame needs!

Production of The Sota Pod

Ep 40 feat. Wes Walz & Eric Vegoe | Gopher Hockey News & Updates | Best Version of Kirill Kaprizov | Fellowship of the Rink | Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota

Ep 41 | Minnesota Wild Overview | Thanksgiving Food Draft & Mailbag | Fellowship of the Rink | Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota

Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 40

Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey, MSHSL)

Joe’s latest articles: ⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/joe-smith/⁠⁠

Follow Joe on Twitter at: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JoeSmithNHL⁠⁠ 

Episode 40

Wes Walz:

Wes Walz is a former Canadian professional ice hockey centre and coach. He was captain of the Minnesota Wild. He also played for the Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Calgary Flames, and Detroit Red Wings. Today, Walz performs Play-by-Play and commentary for the Minnesota Wild.

Eric Vegoe:

Eric Vegoe is a writer based in Minneapolis who has written for Hockey's Future, the Cedar Rapids Gazette, and has been published in the Chicago Tribune. He has covered the University of Minnesota men's hockey team since 2007 for GopherPuckLive

SHOW OUTLINE

1:50 Eric Vegoe Interview

36:00 Wes Walz Interview - 35:27

1:04:00 Keyboard Warriors | Hot Takes Segment with Spoked Z

Presented by:

Waggle Golf believes what you wear on the course should reflect your individuality. Who you are, where you’re from. Your hobbies, interests and passions. All the stuff that makes you, you. That’s why every design is inspired by the desire to create a piece of apparel that strikes a cord when you see it. That makes you say “Wow, that was made for me.” Because, in a lot of ways, it was. Ready to get your Waggle on? https://shorturl.at/rakRW take 10% off your entire order by using promo code SP10 at checkout.

Barrel Theory Beer Co is THE go-to craft beer at the Xcel Energy Center, with their Crowler of the Day located at Section 105|106 and their Rain Drops IPA on tap at section 112 as well as various locations on the Club and 200 levels. Their taproom at 248 7th St E in St. Paul is easy walking distance to and from Minnesota Wild games, so be sure to stop in for all of your pregame/postgame needs!

Production of The Sota Pod

Ep 40 feat. Wes Walz & Eric Vegoe | Gopher Hockey News & Updates | Best Version of Kirill Kaprizov | Fellowship of the Rink | Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota

Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 39

Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey, MSHSL)

Joe’s latest articles: ⁠https://theathletic.com/author/joe-smith/⁠

Follow Joe on Twitter at: ⁠https://twitter.com/JoeSmithNHL⁠ 

Episode 39 Jesper Wallstedt

Jesper Wallstedt is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League as a prospect to the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. Wallstedt was drafted by the Wild in the first round, 20th overall, in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

Presented by:

Waggle Golf believes what you wear on the course should reflect your individuality. Who you are, where you’re from. Your hobbies, interests and passions. All the stuff that makes you, you. That’s why every design is inspired by the desire to create a piece of apparel that strikes a cord when you see it. That makes you say “Wow, that was made for me.” Because, in a lot of ways, it was. Ready to get your Waggle on? https://shorturl.at/rakRW take 10% off your entire order by using promo code SP10 at checkout.

Barrel Theory Beer Co is THE go-to craft beer at the Xcel Energy Center, with their Crowler of the Day located at Section 105|106 and their Rain Drops IPA on tap at section 112 as well as various locations on the Club and 200 levels. Their taproom at 248 7th St E in St. Paul is easy walking distance to and from Minnesota Wild games, so be sure to stop in for all of your pregame/postgame needs!

Production of The Sota Pod

Ep 39 feat. Jesper Wallstedt | Kaprizov is 2nd in NHL Scoring behind MacKinnon! | Fellowship of the Rink | Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota

Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 38

Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey, MSHSL)

Joe’s latest articles: https://theathletic.com/author/joe-smith/

Follow Joe on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/JoeSmithNHL 

Episode 38 Jimmy Clark:

Jimmy Clark is a Minnesota Golden Gophers sophmore who is scoring in every game so far this season! Jimmy is also a Minnesota Wild prospect, selected in the 7th round of the 2023 NHL Draft.

Presented by:

Waggle Golf believes what you wear on the course should reflect your individuality. Who you are, where you’re from. Your hobbies, interests and passions. All the stuff that makes you, you. That’s why every design is inspired by the desire to create a piece of apparel that strikes a cord when you see it. That makes you say “Wow, that was made for me.” Because, in a lot of ways, it was. Ready to get your Waggle on? https://shorturl.at/rakRW take 10% off your entire order by using promo code SP10 at checkout.

Barrel Theory Beer Co is THE go-to craft beer at the Xcel Energy Center, with their Crowler of the Day located at Section 105|106 and their Rain Drops IPA on tap at section 112 as well as various locations on the Club and 200 levels. Their taproom at 248 7th St E in St. Paul is easy walking distance to and from Minnesota Wild games, so be sure to stop in for all of your pregame/postgame needs!

Production of The Sota Pod

Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 37

Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey, MSHSL)

Joe’s latest articles: https://theathletic.com/author/joe-smith/

Follow Joe on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/JoeSmithNHL 

Episode 37 Michael Russo:

Reasons behind the Minnesota Wild’s hot start? Concerns with long breaks between Marc-Andre Fleury starts? What’s Marco Rossi’s future look like? Wild signing Brock Boeser and/or Brock Nelson? Jared Spurgeon status? and MORE!

Presented by:

Waggle Golf believes what you wear on the course should reflect your individuality. Who you are, where you’re from. Your hobbies, interests and passions. All the stuff that makes you, you. That’s why every design is inspired by the desire to create a piece of apparel that strikes a cord when you see it. That makes you say “Wow, that was made for me.” Because, in a lot of ways, it was. Ready to get your Waggle on? https://shorturl.at/rakRW take 10% off your entire order by using promo code SP10 at checkout.

Barrel Theory Beer Co is THE go-to craft beer at the Xcel Energy Center, with their Crowler of the Day located at Section 105|106 and their Rain Drops IPA on tap at section 112 as well as various locations on the Club and 200 levels. Their taproom at 248 7th St E in St. Paul is easy walking distance to and from Minnesota Wild games, so be sure to stop in for all of your pregame/postgame needs!

Production of The Sota Pod

Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 36 - Matt Hendricks

NHL, Minnesota Wild, & NCAA Golden Gophers Podcast hosted by Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota

Episode 36

Matt Hendricks is an American former professional ice hockey left winger who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Colorado Avalanche, Washington Capitals, Nashville Predators, Edmonton Oilers, Winnipeg Jets and the Minnesota Wild. He is now the General Manager of the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League (AHL)

Ep 36 - Matt Hendricks | Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota | Fellowship of the Rink

Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 35

Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey, MSHSL)

Joe’s latest articles: https://theathletic.com/author/joe-smith/

Follow Joe on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/JoeSmithNHL 

Episode 35 Mailbag:

Which Tolkien race is Jake Middleton? Wild D-corps? Billy Guerin hot seat? Early season trends? Do injuries impact Kirill Kaprizov re-signing? and MORE!

Presented by:

Waggle Golf believes what you wear on the course should reflect your individuality. Who you are, where you’re from. Your hobbies, interests and passions. All the stuff that makes you, you. That’s why every design is inspired by the desire to create a piece of apparel that strikes a cord when you see it. That makes you say “Wow, that was made for me.” Because, in a lot of ways, it was. Ready to get your Waggle on? https://shorturl.at/rakRW take 10% off your entire order by using promo code SP10 at checkout.

Barrel Theory Beer Co is THE go-to craft beer at the Xcel Energy Center, with their Crowler of the Day located at Section 105|106 and their Rain Drops IPA on tap at section 112 as well as various locations on the Club and 200 levels. Their taproom at 248 7th St E in St. Paul is easy walking distance to and from Minnesota Wild games, so be sure to stop in for all of your pregame/postgame needs!

Production of The Sota Pod

Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 35 - Feat. MAILBAG | Jared Spurgeon Injury & “Goalie Howe Hat Trick” | Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota