ACHA Bar Down

Abigail talks the “extra push” that helped Team USA overcome two early defeats and finish the tournament 3-2 and reflections on her first trip to Italy.

Halle talks about the shock of being invited to join Team USA and how she kept it a secret for months on 5 minute major.

Keegan discusses “breaking the ice” at the start of this journey and how being part of Team USA has been a surreal experience from the beginning.

Lula describes coming from Minnesota and ending up at Arizona State and also when she got the invite asking “Do you have the right girl?” on this episode of 5 minute major.

Makenzie discusses where she was when she got the invite to join Team USA and the determination that went into facing Kazakhstan a second time.

Pete and Rasty make a case for not quitting their day jobs, recognize the hospitality the Italians have shown and sign off until next time from Torino. Follow “ACHA Bar Down” on Apple podcast and Spotify.

Sandrine takes us back to when she got the invite, the challenges of keeping in touch with family being around the world and all the support she has received on this installment of 5-minute major.

Gianna talks about representing the USA and the once in a lifetime opportunity, sharing this experience with teammates and making lifelong connections.

Rieley stops by and talks about her transition from NCAA D3, how representing USA has been a dream and all the support from home.

Allison jumps on 5-minute major and chats about being the sole player from Indiana Tech, all things Hockey in western New York and international interaction.

Zoe joins Rasty to discuss the transition to the ACHA from NCAA D3, hockey out west and Team USA pride.

Pete and Rasty discuss the transportation laws here in the European Union, the Team USA offensive explosion and the beverage choices at McDonald’s Italia.

Pete and Rasty have a day off and go exploring and cap the night off with Pizza and Gelato. Team USA will face a familiar foe in Kazakhstan. Girl have the chance to go 3-2 in the tourney.

Pete and Rasty breakdown the offensive explosion against Great Britain. They discuss the upcoming game against Kazakhstan to decide the 5/6 position and thoughts of returning home.

Technical problem with Spotify led to this not being uploaded to Apple Podcast. Will try again Pete and Rasty in a special rink side edition of the wake up call. We discuss the challenges the ladies have faced to date and our medal predictions. Special treat, the pregame from the captain before the match vs Japan. As always the rooster stops by.

Pete and Rasty go live from the bus. Team USA exploded with 5 goals and over 40 shots. They also discussed a surprising outcome in the Japan vs Czech match.

Rasty finds out Pete had been hiding his birthday. The guys talk a HUGE shootout for the Men of the Stars and Stripes, and the ladies prepare for Kazakhstan.

Pete and Rasty in a special rink side edition of the wake up call. We discuss the challenges the ladies have faced to date and our medal predictions. Special treat, the pregame from the captain before the match vs Japan. As always the rooster stops by.

Raya joins Rasty on this installment of “5 Minute Major” to talk about the inspiration of her dad, life in “the village” and Team USA hockey.

In the shadow of the Matterhorn or Cervino in Italian, Pete and Rasty discuss Team USA’s first match against Czech Republic and awe in the natural splendor.

Pete and Rasty talk about getting down to business, humidity and facing Japan on this installment of “Wake up Call”

Rasty and Quinn chat about keeping secrets, crowd funding and her skill at swapping everything from pins to T-shirts at the World University Games.

Had a chance to sit down with Paige Ackerman from Team USA. She discussed being the representative from the great state of North Dakota and how dreams can become a reality.

Pete and Rasty talk about healthy roosters and also Team Canada dominance. Clear skies abound and the ladies are ready for the start of official pool play action.

Jenna joins Rasty to discuss building Team USA culture in 4 short days. Shoot out loving goalies and her personal push for ACHA womens’ hockey on the world stage.