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#123. Playoff Preview and Predictions with Lou Korac

PLAYOFF HOCKEY IS HERE and we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the Minnesota Wild’s first round matchup against the St. Louis Blues. Even better Lou Korac, Blues writer for NHL.com joins us to share his thoughts on the series from the enemy's perspective. As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and Royal Credit Union. This is Season 3, episode 123. 

#122. PLAY-IN PLAYOFFS with Calen Addision

The date is set, but the location is still to be determined. We look ahead to the Wild’s first round playoff matchup against the Blues as well as discuss how Dean might handle the goalie situation in the playoffs. Plus we catch up with multi-time Bardown Beauties guest Calen Addison and see how things are going down in Iowa.As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and Royal Credit Union this is Season 3, episode 122.

#121. Community Hero with Meredith Lang

Is hockey getting too fancy? Are sports losing their fun? We attack the curmudgeons of the sports world, plus look ahead at the final few games of the Wild’s regular season And, Richfield’s own Meredith Lang’s impact on diversity in hockey has caught the eye of the National Hockey League as the mother of two was named a finalist for this year’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award. As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and Royal Credit Union this is Season 3, episode 121.

#120 CHIRPS, EMBELLISHMENTS AND REFS with Joe O’Donnell

We’re not trying to dog on the boys in black and white, but have the officials lost their marbles in some cases this year? We make the call, plus Joe O’Donnell joins us to talk about – what else – the Minnesota Wild. As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge and Royal Credit Union this is Season 3, episode 120.

#119. HOME ICE WITH BRYCE BRODZINSKI

Gophers or Mavs? It’s Frozen Four week and we’ve got TWO teams squaring off in the semifinals. Gopher junior forward Bryce Brodzinski joins us to tell us why it will be the U of M that gets a shot at the championship. Plus, the wild continue to work toward home ice advantage in the playoffs but will have to grab some big road wins in the process.As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge. This is Season 3, episode 119. 

#118. Flowers Bloom with Tyson Jost

The Flowers are blooming in Minnesota ladies and gents. We’ll talk about Marc-Andre Fleury’s debut and circle back on the goalie debate one last time. Speaking of newbies, Tyson Jost joins us to talk about joining the Minnesota Wild and answers your fan questions. As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 118. 

#117. Trade Talk with guest Ryan Carter

White Bear Lake’s finest – just don’t ask him to do math – Ryan Carter educates us on the east side of the state, and Jessi and Alexis try to figure out just what Monday’s Trade Deadline holds for the Minnesota Wild.  As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 117. 

#116. To Panic or Not to Panic? with Matt Cooke

Coming in live from the 2022 Let's Play Hockey Expo, Alexis and Jessi talk panic buttons, shootouts and more, plus former NHLer turned high school coach Matt Cooke joins us to discuss his career. As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 116. 

#115. HANG IT FROM THE RAFTERS with Mikko Koivu

Alexis won’t admit it, despite Jessi’s persistence, but the goaltending might be struggling…just a smidge? And is it worth a trade by deadline? While we argue that, we celebrate No. 9 going to the rafters this Sunday with the Minnesota Wild legend himself, Mikko Koivu.  As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 115.

#114. Is It a Slump with Marco Rossi

Marco? Polo! No, Marco? Rossi. The highly anticipated and current Iowa Wild forward Marco Rossi checks in from Des Moines.  Plus, are the Wild in a slump? And who would we bring back from Minnesota Wild defensive past to bolster the current blue line. As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam and BettorEdge this is Season 3, episode 114.