Collin Stehr and Ryan Newpower

The Rookie Lap

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Co-hosts Ryan and Collin discuss all things hockey as well as some stories shared about everyday life. Rookies ourselves in the podcasting world, The Rookie Lap gives kudos to those making their debuts and addresses the rookie moments that happen to us far too often.

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Collin Stehr and Ryan Newpower

Episodes

Episode 32: The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup Champions! Tort's Magical Run is Over in Vegas, Kucherov Wins MVP, Leafs Hire Next Bench Boss in Hiller, Trade Market Heats up Ahead of the Draft 20.06.2026 1:58:39

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Episode 31: Is this the most exciting Stanley Cup Finals Ever?!? Dylan Larkin requests trade from Red Wings, The shocking trade that almost happened, NHL Awards Announced, New Coach & GM Hires & More! 09.06.2026 1:21:53

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Episode 30: Conference Finals Recap, Stanley Cup Finals Preview, Malkin Runs it Back for 1 More Year, Claude Lemieux Tribute & More! 30.05.2026 58:26

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Episode 29: Avs Eliminate the Wild in Game 5, Canes Rest after Sweeping Flyers, Vegas & Montreal One Win from Going to Round 3, Leafs & Oilers Take Turns Firing Coaches, NHL Awards Finalists Announced 18.05.2026 1:58:11

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Episode 28: 1st Round Recap, 2nd Round Picks & Analysis, Leafs Win Draft Lottery 24 Hours after Controversial GM Hire, Blues Stick it to Oilers with Holloway Extension a Day after Being Eliminated 11.05.2026 2:16:12

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Episode 27: Pens, Sens, & Kings all on the Verge of Being Swept, Habs & Lightning Series has Been Intense, Sabres are the Comeback Kids, Major Momentum Swings Between the Stars & Wild & More! 26.04.2026 1:38:13

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Episode 26: Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview, National Championship Recap, Will Ovi Retire? Celebrini breaks Sharks Points Record at 19, Jonathan Quick Hangs Em' Up, A Special Surprise from Ryan & More! 18.04.2026 2:10:32

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Episode 25: Islanders Fire Patrick Roy with just 4 Games Remaining, Hire Pete DeBoer, Caufield joins the 50 Goal Club, Penguins back in Playoffs after 4 Year Drought, Wild & Stars Meet Again & More! 14.04.2026 1:36:52

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Episode 24: Leafs Fire their GM Amidst a Disastrous Season, Hobey Baker Finalists Announced, Celebrini Making More History and His Case for MVP, Preseason Predictions Review, PuckDoku & More! 08.04.2026 1:39:40

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Episode 23: Vegas Fires Cassidy & Hires Torts with 8 Games Left, McDavid 3rd Fastest Ever to 1,200 Points, East & West Wild Card Races are Very Different Vibes, Frozen Four Field is Set & More! 02.04.2026 1:34:46

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Episode 22: NCAA Tournament Preview, Gopher Hockey Makes Coaching Changes with both the Men's & Women's Teams, Jack Hughes Golden Goal Puck Controversy, Kucherov is Running away with the MVP, & More! 27.03.2026 1:50:25

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Episode 21: Matthews out for the Season after Dirty Hit from Gudas, Spurgeon Notches 1000 Games, Schmaltz extended by Utah, Hutson, Hughes, and Vasilevsky Join Elite Company, Playoff Picture Update 18.03.2026 1:12:39

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Episode 20: MN State Tourney Recap, Biggest Trade Deadline Deals & Storylines, Kaprizov Breaks Wild Franchise Goals Record, Sabres are Atop of the Atlantic & More 11.03.2026 1:45:03

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Episode 19: USA Men Win Gold for the first time since 1980, Finland takes Bronze, Penguins and Avalanche swap Defenseman, Crosby & Rantanen hit the IR, MN State Tourney Preview & More! 01.03.2026 1:32:04

The boys kick off the pod with extreme elation as the United States Men's team won Olympic Gold for the first time since the 1980 Miracle on ice. We recap the incredible 41 save performance by goaltender Connor Hellebyuck who was the backbone of the team for almost the entirety of the game. In dramatic fashion it was once again decided in Overtime off an odd man rush goal scored by Jack Hughes...

Episode 18: USA Women's Team Wins Gold in an OT Thriller, Men's Olympic Tournament Recap, Semi-Final Predictions & Analysis, All-Time Rookie Moves of Week 24.02.2026 1:39:06

The Boys are back after a week hiatus to discuss the Olympic tournament results so far. The United States Women's team captured the gold medal for the first time since the 2018 Olympics in a thrilling overtime victory over Canada, that was one for the ages! We discuss the just how dominant they were from almost start to finish, young players who made a name for themselves on the internation st...

Episode 17: Olympic Tournament Predictions, McKenna Charged with Assault Following a Bar Scrap, Panarin Going Coast to Coast After Being Traded to LA, Trotz to Step Down as GM of the Preds & More! 12.02.2026 1:57:55

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Episode 16: Hat-Tricks are Almost a Nightly Occurrence, Islanders Make 2 Big Moves, Rangers are Officially Shopping Panarin, The Norris Trophy Race is Heating up, Kane Passes Modano & More! 01.02.2026 1:46:46

The boys are back to cover all the latest events around the NHL. Hat-tricks are being scored at the highest rate we’ve ever seen. The Islanders make a couple trades to supplement some of their long-term injuries and prove to team that they are going for the playoffs this year. The Rangers have shut-down Panarin and have started fielding offers from a large crop of teams. Charlie Coyle and Roman Jo...

Episode 15: Hockey Day Minnesota Exclusive: Featuring Carter & Jordan Newpower 24.01.2026 1:34:48

We bring you a Hockey Day Minnesota exclusive as we interview two current NCAA Division 3 players and Minnesota Hockey products in Carter & Jordan Newpower. We discuss growing up playing youth hockey for their hometowns, their transition into junior hockey where they were teammates for two seasons and now what it is like to be rivals in the MIAC conference. We also previewed the matchups that...

Episode 14: Voice-Texts are NSFW, Two Original 6 Teams Retired Jersey Numbers of Franchise Legends, A Coaching Change in Columbus, McDavid Breaks his own Record, A Game of Fact or Fiction & More! 19.01.2026 1:18:02

The Boys are back to discuss all the major happenings around the league. We Dive into the legacies of Sergei Fedorov and Zdeno Chara as their Jersey Numbers were retired over the last Week by the Red Wings and Bruins. The Islanders take things outside on their day off in Minnesota. Ovechkin reaches 20 goals for the 21st year in a row which leaves him second only to Mr. Hockey. The Blue Jackets par...

Episode 13: Sweden Wins Gold, Utah to host the 2027 Winter Classic, Patrick Kane Scores 500 Goals, The Devils are Imploding, Drama in Ottawa again, Mr. Goalie Tribute 15.01.2026 1:05:47

The boys recap the Sweden winning the World Junior championship for the first time in forever and some of their best players are next up to Star in the NHL. The league announced that Utah will be the location of next year's Winter Classic in what will be just their 3rd season in the league. They will face their mountainous rival in the Colorado Avalanche. BONUS Ryan blind ranks past winter cla...

Episode 12: Olympic Teams have been Released and We Have Questions, Winter Classic Recap, Stamkos Joins the 600 club, Czechia & Sweden Set Face off for World Junior Gold, Matthews is the GLOAT & More! 07.01.2026 1:41:28

The boys ring in the new year by discussing the recently released Olympic teams for the United States, Canada, Sweden, & Finland. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each team and touch on some notable snubs. We also recap the Winter Classic that wasn't so winter-like in Miami and if anything needs to change with where the NHL selects venues for the big game. The United States and C...

Episode 11: The Trade Window is Fully Open, Crosby Becomes one of the Immortals, Buffalo is on Fire, The Yzerplan has the Red Wings atop the Atlantic, A game of Guess Who & More! 30.12.2025 1:33:50

The boys catch up after the holidays to address the happenings around the league before the break and play a game of Guess Who to kick things off. The Kings traded Philip Danault back to Montreal where he had a lot of success in his career. Mason Marchment was dealt for the 2nd time this calendar year to the Blue Jackets by the Kraken. After the Penguins were sold to a new ownership group, Sidney...

Episode 10: Happy Hockeydays! Edmonton Makes a Change in Net, Niedereiter and Draisaitl hit Major Milestones, Sabres Fire another GM and Hire an Experienced one, College Hockey at the Spengler Cup 21.12.2025 1:13:56

The boys welcome in the Christmas spirit and recall their favorite hockey related gifts and name which NHL personnel resemble popular Christmas characters. Edmonton swaps goalies with Pittsburgh by Trading for Tristan Jarry and sending Stuart Skinner packing. The Sabres make another GM change, hoping this one is better than the last. MacKinnon passes Sakic for most goals in Avalanche history, Kapr...

Episode 9: Welcome to Quinnesota! Hand Passes Should not be Controversial, McDavid & Draisaitl are in esteemed company, Home vs Home Jersey Matchups might be here to Stay & More! 17.12.2025 1:54:09

After discussing the possible trade destinations for all-star defenseman Quinn Hughes when initially recording, the Boys hop back on for an emergency podcast after he is dealt to the hometown Minnesota Wild. We discuss his immediate impact and if he can get them over the hump in the playoffs. We also go into what Vancouver is getting in return and the likelihood that he resigns in Minnesota after...

Episode 8: RAISE THE ROOF on the Milan Olympics Arena, USA World Junior Roster has been Released, The Wall of St. Paul Stays Hot, & The NHL Playoff Format is Long Overdue for a Change 06.12.2025 1:54:21

The boys address the issues that are being reported about the delays in the construction as well as the size of the playing surface of the Milan Cortina Olympics Arena. World Junior Season is almost here as the United States dropped their pre-tournament roster this past week. We look at the possibility of them 3-peating this year and mix in a snake draft of our favorite World Junior tournament mem...