The Sota Pod

#MNCAA Episode 101

Presented by #TheSotapod🌲

Stay WILD & up to date in the world of NCAA Division One College Hockey in Minnesota! New Podcast Every Thursday!

Host: Nick Maxson, Play-by-Play/Analyst for St. Cloud State Men's Hockey @ThePuckScribe Social Media @thesotapod @mn_ncaa Podcasts are on Google, Spotify, Apple Podcast Itunes, & ALL Podcast Apps!

Featuring SPECIAL GUEST: Ben Holden

Minnesota Divison 1 College Teams

St. Cloud State Minnesota Duluth Bemidji State Minnesota State St. Thomas Minnesota NCAA D1 Hockey Teams Colorado College Denver Miami Omaha North Dakota Western Michigan Boston College Boston University UConn Maine Massachusetts UMass Lowell Merrimack New Hampshire Northeastern Providence Vermont Brown Clarkson Colgate Cornell Dartmouth Harvard Princeton Quinnipiac Rensselaer St. Lawrence Union Yale Alaska Anchorage Alaska Arizona State Long Island University Bemidji State Bowling Green Ferris State Lake Superior State Michigan Tech Northern Michigan Michigan Michigan State Notre Dame Ohio State Penn State Wisconsin Air Force AIC Army West Point Bentley Canisius Holy Cross Mercyhurst Niagara Robert Morris RIT Sacred Heart

MNCAA - Ep101 - Feat. Ben Holden - Longtime USA Play-by-Play Announcer across VARIOUS SPORTS on BIG10 Network, ESPN, & MORE + STATE of College Hockey: At its Peak? Or In Decline?

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#MNCAA Episode 100

Presented by #TheSotapod🌲

Stay WILD & up to date in the world of NCAA Division One College Hockey in Minnesota! New Podcast Every Thursday!

Host: Nick Maxson, Play-by-Play/Analyst for St. Cloud State Men's Hockey @ThePuckScribe Social Media @thesotapod @mn_ncaa Podcasts are on Google, Spotify, Apple Podcast Itunes, & ALL Podcast Apps!

SHOW OUTLINE

-2-1 OT win on Friday and 1-1 tie/shootout loss on Saturday

-The “out-shot” and “struggling” teams each took two points

-Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel taking steps in a positive direction

-Three Waved Off Goals, including two on Saturday

-Jaxon Nelson and what does not constitute goalie interference

-Confidence level for this team after taking 6 of 12 points on the road against the top-2 teams in the Big Ten

-Minnesota stays at 9th in the Pairwise

-MAILBAG QUESTIONS FROM LISTENERS!

Minnesota Divison 1 College Teams

St. Cloud State Minnesota Duluth Bemidji State Minnesota State St. Thomas Minnesota NCAA D1 Hockey Teams Colorado College Denver Miami Omaha North Dakota Western Michigan Boston College Boston University UConn Maine Massachusetts UMass Lowell Merrimack New Hampshire Northeastern Providence Vermont Brown Clarkson Colgate Cornell Dartmouth Harvard Princeton Quinnipiac Rensselaer St. Lawrence Union Yale Alaska Anchorage Alaska Arizona State Long Island University Bemidji State Bowling Green Ferris State Lake Superior State Michigan Tech Northern Michigan Michigan Michigan State Notre Dame Ohio State Penn State Wisconsin Air Force AIC Army West Point Bentley Canisius Holy Cross Mercyhurst Niagara Robert Morris RIT Sacred Heart

MNCAA - Ep100 - BIG 10: Minnesota Golden Gophers - feat. Drew Cove & Nate Wells - Oliver Moore & Sam Rinzel TAKING STEPS FORWARD + "SPLIT" Against Wisconsin Badgers

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The Sota Pod Podcast Episode 365🌲

Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod

Every WEEKDAY we provide a unique podcast dedicated to your Minnesota Wild, Wild Prospects, NCAA, NHL, & Craft Beer!

Show Outline

-Winnipeg Jets acquire Sean Monahan from Montreal Canadiens

-Vancouver Canucks acquire Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames FEATURING Hoppy

-NHL Players GOING BACK to the Winter Olympics

-Minnesota Wild Players on VACATION (except Kirill Kaprizov LOL)

NHL Teams

Anaheim Ducks Arizona Coyotes Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Calgary Flames Carolina Hurricanes Chicago Blackhawks Colorado Avalanche Columbus Blue Jackets Dallas Stars Detroit Red Wings Edmonton Oilers Florida Panthers Los Angeles Kings Minnesota Wild Montreal Canadiens Nashville Predators New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Ottawa Senators Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins San Jose Sharks Seattle Kraken St Louis Blues Tampa Bay Lightning Toronto Maple Leafs Vancouver Canucks Vegas Golden Knights Washington Capitals Winnipeg Jets

The Sota Pod - Ep365 - Minnesota Wild PLAYERS ON VACATION (Kaprizov held Hostage in Toronto); NHL Players going BACK to the Winter OLYMPICS; Vancouver Canucks & Winnipeg Jets make BIG TRADES!

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#JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 98🌲

Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY!

The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Minnesota Wild & NHL Prospects! Judd'z Budz is your GO TO Minnesota Wild Podcast covering PROSPECTS in the system with special host...SPOKED Z!

SHOW OUTLINE

-Elias Lindholm to VANCOUVER

-Guentzel

-CHL 🤝 NCAA

-Liam Greentree

-Ivan Demidov vs Matvei Michkov

-Cole Eiserman

-Riley Heidt

-Khusnutdinov

-Yurov

-Will Butcher & Declan Chisholm

-Servac Petrovsky THIRTEEN shots

SEND IN YOUR MAILBAG QUESTIONS ON TWITTER EVERY WEEK! @spokedz @thesotapod

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Players Mentioned This Week

Brock Faber: An American ice hockey defenseman for the University of Minnesota. Faber was drafted 45th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and is currently a prospect of the Minnesota Wild

Jesper Wallstedt: Jesper Wallstedt is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League as a prospect to the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League.

Marco Rossi: Marco Rossi is an Austrian professional ice hockey player for the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League as a prospect to the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. Rossi grew up in Austria and moved to Switzerland in 2011 to further his career.

Danila Yurov: Danila Yurov is a Russian professional ice hockey player for Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League. He was drafted 24th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft

NHL Teams

Anaheim Ducks Arizona Coyotes Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Calgary Flames Carolina Hurricanes Chicago Blackhawks Colorado Avalanche Columbus Blue Jackets Dallas Stars Detroit Red Wings Edmonton Oilers Florida Panthers Los Angeles Kings Minnesota Wild Montreal Canadiens Nashville Predators New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Ottawa Senators Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins San Jose Sharks Seattle Kraken St Louis Blues Tampa Bay Lightning Toronto Maple Leafs Vancouver Canucks Vegas Golden Knights Washington Capitals Winnipeg Jets

Judd'z Budz Ep97 - Marat Khusnutdinov & Danila Yurov UPDATE + CHL & NCAA POTENTIAL Partnership

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#MNCAA Episode 99 CCHA

Presented by #TheSotapod🌲

Stay WILD & up to date in the world of NCAA Division One College Hockey in Minnesota! New Podcast Every Thursday!

Host: Nick Maxson, Play-by-Play/Analyst for St. Cloud State Men's Hockey @ThePuckScribe Social Media @thesotapod @mn_ncaa Podcasts are on Google, Spotify, Apple Podcast Itunes, & ALL Podcast Apps!

SHOW OUTLINE

-Minnesota State comes out with 3 points

-Alex Tracy had his first career shutout.

-Zach Krajnik had his first goal since the 2023 Mason Cup Championship

-Minnesota State tied for first and first with UST.

-Monumental series with the Tommies this weekend for CCHA conference points.

-Bemidji is at home hosting Augstana

-BSU is currently 4th in the CCHA, and must sweep this weekend

-Tough schedule for BSU, except Ferris State

-BSU injuries

-UST coming off technically a bye weekend with the canceled exhibition game

-Is this the biggest series for UST during its short time in D1?

Minnesota Divison 1 College Teams

St. Cloud State Minnesota Duluth Bemidji State Minnesota State St. Thomas Minnesota NCAA D1 Hockey Teams Colorado College Denver Miami Omaha North Dakota Western Michigan Boston College Boston University UConn Maine Massachusetts UMass Lowell Merrimack New Hampshire Northeastern Providence Vermont Brown Clarkson Colgate Cornell Dartmouth Harvard Princeton Quinnipiac Rensselaer St. Lawrence Union Yale Alaska Anchorage Alaska Arizona State Long Island University Bemidji State Bowling Green Ferris State Lake Superior State Michigan Tech Northern Michigan Michigan Michigan State Notre Dame Ohio State Penn State Wisconsin Air Force AIC Army West Point Bentley Canisius Holy Cross Mercyhurst Niagara Robert Morris RIT Sacred Heart

MNCAA - Ep99 - CCHA feat. Lucas Pipenhagen, Marissa Voss, Alex Micheletti & Ryan Stieg - Mavericks TIED with Tommies for 1st Place + Bemidji vs. Augustana PREVIEW

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#MNCAA Episode 99

Presented by #TheSotapod🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of NCAA Division One College Hockey in Minnesota! New Podcast Every Thursday!

SHOW OUTLINE

-Goals: Steeves (x3), Loheit, Bettens, Biondi

-Ben Steeves remains a Cheat Code - Both PP AND 5v5

-NCHC Forward of the week

-UMD only gave up 4 shots in P1 - Softened in P2 (but scored 3)

-Not going to score “easy” goals against better teams/goalies

-UMD went into this weekend w/ ANOTHER center unavailable.

-UMD catches a mysterious 5:00 Major (Biondi - Kneeing)

-Stejskal with a 31-save night (.939 sv%)

-Overall Vibes: Almost Disrespected (?)

-UMD Currently sitting at 26 in the Pairwise

-Dropped a spot after a weekend sweep against a bad team

-Top line and older players are stepping up

-Does Biondi stick around for a Graduate season?

-Pionk, Pierce, Plante brothers, Ty Hanson (Hermantown line?)

Host: Nick Maxson, Play-by-Play/Analyst for St. Cloud State Men's Hockey @ThePuckScribe Social Media @thesotapod @mn_ncaa Podcasts are on Google, Spotify, Apple Podcast Itunes, & ALL Podcast Apps!

Minnesota Divison 1 College Teams

St. Cloud State Minnesota Duluth Bemidji State Minnesota State St. Thomas Minnesota NCAA D1 Hockey Teams Colorado College Denver Miami Omaha North Dakota Western Michigan Boston College Boston University UConn Maine Massachusetts UMass Lowell Merrimack New Hampshire Northeastern Providence Vermont Brown Clarkson Colgate Cornell Dartmouth Harvard Princeton Quinnipiac Rensselaer St. Lawrence Union Yale Alaska Anchorage Alaska Arizona State Long Island University Bemidji State Bowling Green Ferris State Lake Superior State Michigan Tech Northern Michigan Michigan Michigan State Notre Dame Ohio State Penn State Wisconsin Air Force AIC Army West Point Bentley Canisius Holy Cross Mercyhurst Niagara Robert Morris RIT Sacred Heart

MNCAA - Ep99 - NCHC Feat. Max Veech & Noah Grant - UMD Ben Steeves is playing OUTSTANDING Hockey + St. Cloud State BACK TO BACK Overtime Games with Omaha

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#MNCAA Episode 99

Presented by #TheSotapod🌲

Stay WILD & up to date in the world of NCAA Division One College Hockey in Minnesota! New Podcast Every Thursday!

Host: Nick Maxson, Play-by-Play/Analyst for St. Cloud State Men's Hockey @ThePuckScribe Social Media @thesotapod @mn_ncaa Podcasts are on Google, Spotify, Apple Podcast Itunes, & ALL Podcast Apps!

SHOW OUTLINE

-Had a sweep slip away, in disappointing & heartbreaking fashion

-SH goal, game-tying then the lead dagger just before the final horn

-Snuggerud and Moore still going well in the second half.

-Moore climbing up the points chart

-Need to bring a complete game again against Wisconsin & avoid the late-game collapse again.

-Powerplay was not successful on Friday

-A sweep against Wisconsin could be an incredible swing for the Gophers; Currently down six points in the standings to Wisconsin

-Minnesota Gophers are 9th in Pairwise

-Dangerous teams versus consistent teams: Both the story of the weekend and the story of college hockey nationally

Minnesota Divison 1 College Teams

St. Cloud State Minnesota Duluth Bemidji State Minnesota State St. Thomas Minnesota NCAA D1 Hockey Teams Colorado College Denver Miami Omaha North Dakota Western Michigan Boston College Boston University UConn Maine Massachusetts UMass Lowell Merrimack New Hampshire Northeastern Providence Vermont Brown Clarkson Colgate Cornell Dartmouth Harvard Princeton Quinnipiac Rensselaer St. Lawrence Union Yale Alaska Anchorage Alaska Arizona State Long Island University Bemidji State Bowling Green Ferris State Lake Superior State Michigan Tech Northern Michigan Michigan Michigan State Notre Dame Ohio State Penn State Wisconsin Air Force AIC Army West Point Bentley Canisius Holy Cross Mercyhurst Niagara Robert Morris RIT Sacred Heart

MNCAA - Ep99 - BIG 10: Minnesota Golden Gophers - feat. Drew Cove & Nate Wells - Snuggerud & Moore are PLAYING AMAZING + Split vs. Michigan State and Hockey Day Minnesota

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The Sota Pod Podcast Episode 364🌲

Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod

Every WEEKDAY we provide a unique podcast dedicated to your Minnesota Wild, Wild Prospects, NCAA, NHL, & Craft Beer!

Show Outline

-Alex Formenton, former NHL player, charged in alleged sexual assault. Turns himself in to London Ontario Police.

-Auston Matthews, the fastest Toronto Maple Leafs player to reach 600 points in Franchise history

-Patrick Laine entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program

-CBJ DAVID Jiricek frustrated with his demotion to AHL

-MASON SHAW returns from his fourth ACL surgery. and SCORES in his return to the Iowa Wild

-Minnesota Wild trade Maxim Cajkovic for WILL BUTCHER

-Zach Parise signs with WILD RIVAL Colorado Avalanche

-Herb Brooks as the 2023-24 State of Hockey Legacy Award winner

-Warroad Host Hockey Day in Minnesota 2024

NHL Teams

Anaheim Ducks Arizona Coyotes Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Calgary Flames Carolina Hurricanes Chicago Blackhawks Colorado Avalanche Columbus Blue Jackets Dallas Stars Detroit Red Wings Edmonton Oilers Florida Panthers Los Angeles Kings Minnesota Wild Montreal Canadiens Nashville Predators New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Ottawa Senators Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins San Jose Sharks Seattle Kraken St Louis Blues Tampa Bay Lightning Toronto Maple Leafs Vancouver Canucks Vegas Golden Knights Washington Capitals Winnipeg Jets

The Sota Pod - Ep364 -Minnesota Wild ACQUIRE Will Butcher; Hockey Day in Minnesota; MASON SHAW scores in his return to Professional Hockey

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#JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 97🌲

Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY!

The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Minnesota Wild & NHL Prospects! Judd'z Budz is your GO TO Minnesota Wild Podcast covering PROSPECTS in the system with special host...SPOKED Z!

SEND IN YOUR MAILBAG QUESTIONS ON TWITTER EVERY WEEK! @spokedz @thesotapod

JOIN US LIVE EVERY WEDNESDAY on YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/live/g_nJQwutAVE?feature=share⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Players Mentioned This Week

Brock Faber: An American ice hockey defenseman for the University of Minnesota. Faber was drafted 45th overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft and is currently a prospect of the Minnesota Wild

Jesper Wallstedt: Jesper Wallstedt is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League as a prospect to the Minnesota Wild in the National Hockey League.

Marco Rossi: Marco Rossi is an Austrian professional ice hockey player for the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League as a prospect to the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League. Rossi grew up in Austria and moved to Switzerland in 2011 to further his career.

Danila Yurov: Danila Yurov is a Russian professional ice hockey player for Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League. He was drafted 24th overall by the Minnesota Wild in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft

NHL Teams

Anaheim Ducks Arizona Coyotes Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres Calgary Flames Carolina Hurricanes Chicago Blackhawks Colorado Avalanche Columbus Blue Jackets Dallas Stars Detroit Red Wings Edmonton Oilers Florida Panthers Los Angeles Kings Minnesota Wild Montreal Canadiens Nashville Predators New Jersey Devils New York Islanders New York Rangers Ottawa Senators Philadelphia Flyers Pittsburgh Penguins San Jose Sharks Seattle Kraken St Louis Blues Tampa Bay Lightning Toronto Maple Leafs Vancouver Canucks Vegas Golden Knights Washington Capitals Winnipeg Jets

Judd'z Budz Ep97 - Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Scandal; Patrick Roy Back in the NHL as Head Coach of the New York Islanders; Potential 2024 Minnesota Wild Draft Picks

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#MNCAA Episode 98 CCHA

Presented by #TheSotapod🌲

Stay WILD & up to date in the world of NCAA Division One College Hockey in Minnesota! New Podcast Every Thursday!

Host: Nick Maxson, Play-by-Play/Analyst for St. Cloud State Men's Hockey @ThePuckScribe Social Media @thesotapod @mn_ncaa Podcasts are on Google, Spotify, Apple Podcast Itunes, & ALL Podcast Apps!

SHOW OUTLINE

-Mankato nice bounce back after a disappointing loss Friday.

-Pivotal weekend for Mavericks against NMU?

-Tommies looked good both nights. Still the frontrunner?

-Beavers missed an opportunity, but stayed within striking distance?

-Best scenario for CCHA Tournament?

-If you could change one thing about CCHA playoffs, what?

-Best uniforms in the league?

-Long break for Bemidji State to get healthy. Next league game is in 3 weeks

Minnesota Divison 1 College Teams

St. Cloud State Minnesota Duluth Bemidji State Minnesota State St. Thomas Minnesota NCAA D1 Hockey Teams Colorado College Denver Miami Omaha North Dakota Western Michigan Boston College Boston University UConn Maine Massachusetts UMass Lowell Merrimack New Hampshire Northeastern Providence Vermont Brown Clarkson Colgate Cornell Dartmouth Harvard Princeton Quinnipiac Rensselaer St. Lawrence Union Yale Alaska Anchorage Alaska Arizona State Long Island University Bemidji State Bowling Green Ferris State Lake Superior State Michigan Tech Northern Michigan Michigan Michigan State Notre Dame Ohio State Penn State Wisconsin Air Force AIC Army West Point Bentley Canisius Holy Cross Mercyhurst Niagara Robert Morris RIT Sacred Heart

MNCAA - Ep98 - CCHA feat. Lucas Pipenhagen, Marissa Voss, Alex Micheletti & Ryan Stieg - St. Thomas STILL the Frontrunner; Best JERSEYS & UNIFORMS in the League; Bemidji State NEEDS to get Healthy

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