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#128. A goal scoring fest with Alex Micheletti

Is there such a thing as scoring TOO many goals in the playoffs? Don’t worry, we’ll explain. Plus Alex Micheletti, the King of Twitter, joins us for hockey talk and fun. As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 128. 

#127. Not a Playoff Team

Conference Finals, Game 7s and Finland is the greatest hockey team in the World. All that plus where is the bar for Minnesota Wild expectations now and in the coming year? As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 127. 

#126. Let’s Have Some Fun

Billy G. is tired of the armchair GM suggestions (sorry BG) and we are here for it. We dive in (again) to what’s in store for your Minnesota Wild while reading between the lines of Guerin/Evason and player avails.  Plus, with Brady Tkachuk and 15 goal games we stan. As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 126. 

#125. Off One Bandwagon & Onto the Next

Another first-round bounce for a team we were convinced had it in them to make a deep run. We’ll recap what went wrong for the Minnesota Wild against the St. Louis Blues, and what’s next for Wild general manager Bill Guerin and co. Plus – which bandwagon are we on now?As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Jim Beam, BettorEdge, Royal Credit Union and Peak Vestibular Center, this is Season 3, episode 125. 

#124. LET’S GO! With Paul Anderson

A series tied 2-2 – are we really surprised? The Blues and Wild could be going the distance as we have Paul Anderson, better known as ‘That Guy From the Third Period Jumbotron’ join to talk how the fans truly have created a home ice advantage unlike any other.  Plus, Jessi and Alexis give their key players from each side that could be the difference in who takes the series. 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 124. 

#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.