On The Pond

This week we welcomed professional hockey veteran journeyman and former Ohio State Buckeye, Zac Dalpe to The Pond. Zac has played over 140 NHL games, most notably with the Canucks under head coach John Tortorella. Tune in this week to hear about Zac's career before the pros, a great Torts story, and what type of captain he is on and off the ice. Zac also goes into why his time with the Minnesota Wild meant so much to him. Enjoy!

This week on the pond we update our listeners on the pine trees, Fourth of July plans, tell some funny junior hockey stories, and even play a little trivia. Two guarantees in life: Ikes doesn't fight and Schmitty is not a history guy. Enjoy!

Join us this week on the pond as we welcome current St. Cloud State head coach, NCAA national champion as an assistant coach with Minnesota-Duluth, and former professional hockey player, Brett Larson. Coach Larson shares some great stories from his time in the minor leagues and in Europe before we take a deep dive into his coaching career and how he got to where he is today. Enjoy!

This week On the Pond we welcome former Roseau Ram and Fargo Force defenseman, Cole Bjugson. This guy has got one of the most interesting stories of any prospect ever to come out of Minnesota. During his senior season he was widely regarded as one of the best D-men in the state. Follow along as Cole tells his story, including committing not once, but TWICE.. to two different DI colleges. In addition he talks about his ranching operation, some things that are bigger than the game of hockey, and where he's at today. Enjoy!

Current Buffalo Sabre/Rochester American defenseman Will Borgen joins us On the Pond this week. Hear about Will's career from high school all the way up to the NHL including some of his biggest accomplishments. Will tells us about his experience as an SCSU Husky, World Juniors with a few superstars, being a US Olympian in the 2018 Seoul Games, and what life has been like so far bouncing between the AHL and NHL. Enjoy!

We are honored to have NHL Hall of Famer, U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer, Buffalo Sabers Hall of Famer, IIHF Hall of Famer, 7x NHL All-Star, U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist, 4th most games played in the NHL by an American, most NHL points ever scored by a Minnesotan, and current assistant coach of the Arizona Coyotes, Phil Housley. Joining Phil is his son Wilson, assistant coach of the USHL's Tri City Storm. Phil shares his path to the NHL along with some of the greatest moments of his storied career. He is a total class act; we hope you enjoy it!

This week we have the Prince of the State of Hockey and 2-time state champ as an Edina Hornet on the show. You know the Nanne name, but you might not know as much about Tyler. Get to know Tyler and learn about his career, plus what the future holds for the Gopher captain.

Get to know the USHL's Madison Capitols new head coach and GM, Tommy Upton. This week we pick Tommy's ELITE hockey brain and dive into his coaching career. Topics covered include UW Stevens Point, Mercyhurst University, USHL draft and scouting, and the scoop on Scoopsy. Enjoy!

This week we welcomed a couple of current Coventry Blaze and former Brainerd Warriors Matt and Chris Pohlkamp to The Pond. Topics discussed: High School Hockey, Coach Archibald, Bowling Green Hockey, Pro Hockey, and of course, the #SchmitShow

Enjoy!

This week we interviewed current Bemidji State all WCHA 2nd Team and former junior hockey suitcase goalie Zach Driscoll. Subjects: Offensive Lineman, junior career, SCSU, BSU, Cosmic Brownies, #SchmitShow, Frosted Tips. Enjoy!