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

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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.

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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!

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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

Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 34 - Dean Evason

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

Episode 34

Dean Evason is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player who is the head coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously served as head coach of the Minnesota Wild. Evason was selected by the Washington Capitals in the fifth round (89th overall) of the 1982 NHL entry draft. He played for five NHL Teams in his Professional playing career.

Ep 34 - Dean Evason | Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota | Fellowship of the Rink

Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 33 - Bob Motzko

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

Episode 33

Bob Motzko is a the head coach of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers.

He was previously the head coach of the St. Cloud State Huskies. During his time at SCSU, he was named the WCHA Coach of the Year in 2006 and 2007. He guided the Huskies to six WCHA Final Five appearances, three NCHC Frozen Faceoff appearances, eight NCAA Division I tournament appearances and one NCAA Division I Frozen Four appearance in 2013.

Ep 33 - Bob Motzko | Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota | Fellowship of the Rink