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#MNCAA Episode 151 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate discuss the Gophers first sweep against in two years after losing the series to Minnesota Duluth this past weekend. They Break down what went wrong, what might happen to see the team surge later on and any promosing signs. They also talk to a special guest, Kedrick Stumbris, to get some inside knowledge on the upcoming Wisconsin series. Sta...

For Games from October 16-19, 2025 Division I Men Fri: St. Thomas 2, #14 Providence 2 (UST wins SO) Sat: #14 Providence 7, St. Thomas 4 St. Thomas’ men’s program opened up its new barn by jumping out to a 2-0 lead on a pair of shorthanded goals against No. 14 Providence, but the Friars tied things up with a pair in the third to earn a 2-2 tie. The Tommies won the shootout, giving them absolutely n...

Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/live/usIJ6XNon_Y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode 30 of Wildly Informed! -NHL NEWS -NHL Injuries -Minnesota Wild Analytics Agenda: Kirill Kaprizov 5v5 -PUCK your Opinion A weekly LIVE STREAM/PODCAST aiming to show both the value of THE EYE TEST and ANALYTICS in Professional Hockey and the NHL, with a special focus on the Minnesota Wild! H...

#MNCAA Episode 150 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate dive in to the North Dakota Series split up in Grand Forks, talking about thew lows of Friday's third period to the highs of Saturday's 4-goal explosion. They touch on some of the strong signs from the team from the weekend headed into the next series against UMD Stay WILD & up to date in the world of NCAA Division One College Hockey in...

Nate Schmidt joins the show to talk about winning the Stanley Cup! Joe Smith also talks about Danila Yurov's first goal! Fellowship of the Rink Ep 86 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey, MSHSL) Fellowship of the Rink Episode 86 features: Resurrection of Dangerous Man Brewing https://youtu.be/V-pUexNkDuU Joe...

A few months after Dangerous Man Brewing Company, a staple and pioneer in the Minnesota Craft Beer scene, announced they ceased operation and production and closing, The Sota Pod boys learned of a new/additional owner jumping on to KEEP THE BRAND and BEER ALIVE! In this episode of STATE OF HOPPY, new owner Jeremy Kuhns , alongside Founder Rob Miller  sit down with Isha and Hoppy at 56 Brewing to d...

JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 181 Top 5 and Final Segment from our 2025 Minnesota Wild Prospect Series, NHL News and SPECIAL GUEST! Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Minnesota Wild & NHL Prospects! Judd'z Budz is your go-to Minnesota Wild Podcast covering PROSPECTS in the system with a special h...

For Games from October 16-19, 2025 Splits and ties dominated the scoreboard over the weekend. We had some old WCHA rivalries rekindled, some in-state scraps and some bizarre flips from one game to the next. But that’s all normal in the world of men’s and women’s Division I college hockey - or so I’ve learned. It’s time for Minnesota’s College Hockey Scoreboard Show.  Wisconsin vs Minnesota State (...

Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/live/usIJ6XNon_Y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode 29 of Wildly Informed! -NHL Contract Signings -NHL Injuries -NHL News -Minnesota Wild Good Bad and Ugly -Jesper Wallstedt First win of the Season -Zeev Buium looking great A weekly LIVE STREAM/PODCAST aiming to show both the value of THE EYE TEST and ANALYTICS in Professional Hockey and th...

#MNCAA Episode 149 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew chats about the loss and tire to Boston College, the shootout woes finally being behind the Gophers, and about what he wants to look out for if the team is going to improve and remain competitive against their arch rival this weekend against North Dakota! Stay WILD & up to date in the world of NCAA Division One College Hockey in Minnesota! New P...

Fellowship of the Rink Ep 85 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey, MSHSL) Fellowship of the Rink Episode 84 features: Gopher hockey Breaking the shootout curse Nathan Airey stands tall Best rivalry in hockey Minnesota Wild (feat. Michael Russo) How have the younger players fared? Positives and negatives to t...

Boston College made another trip to the Midwest, this time stopping in Minneapolis at 3M Arena at Mariucci. The 11th-ranked Eagles came away 1-0-1 on the weekend, taking Thursday’s opener 3-1 over the 12th-ranked Gophers with goals from three different players, including Drew Fortescue’s second of the season on an empty-netter that iced it. On Friday, the game ended in a 2-2 draw, but there were t...

JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 180 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Minnesota Wild & NHL Prospects! Judd'z Budz is your go-to Minnesota Wild Podcast covering PROSPECTS in the system with a special host...SPOKED Z! WATCH FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/2g7NK5f-wiI?si=HPb1B7hRc...

Fellowship of the Rink Ep 84 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey, MSHSL) Fellowship of the Rink Episode 84 features: Gopher Hockey vs Michigan Tech postgame pressers Recap of opening weekend at Mariucci Brodie Ziemer interview Minnesota Wild roster heading into the season opener 10% off Waggle hats, polos,...

JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 179 🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Minnesota Wild & NHL Prospects! Judd'z Budz is your go-to Minnesota Wild Podcast covering PROSPECTS in the system with a special host...SPOKED Z! WATCH FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/2g7NK5f-wiI?si=HPb1B7...

#MNCAA Episode 148 Presented by #TheSotapod🌲 Drew and Nate are back to talk the Gophers opening their season with a split against unranked Michigan Tech, the highs and lows from the series and a preview on hockey East powerhouse Boston College before their trip to Minneapolis this week with special guest, Anthony Smith, beat writer for BC Eagles Insider Stay WILD & up to date in the world of...

It’s the opening weekend of Division I men’s college hockey and the action around the State of Hockey did not disappoint. The outcomes, however, might have been disappointing depending on who you’re a fan of. Here’s the rundown of action from October 3-4, 2025 on this week’s edition of Minnesota’s College Hockey Scoreboard Show - and there will no overstating the impact of Gavin McKenna’s first we...

Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/live/usIJ6XNon_Y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode 28 of Wildly Informed! -NHL Contract Signings -Injuries Around the League -Minnesota Wild Powe Play -Kirill Kaprizov Contract A weekly LIVE STREAM/PODCAST aiming to show both the value of THE EYE TEST and ANALYTICS in Professional Hockey and the NHL, with a special focus on the Minnesota W...

Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 82 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey, MSHSL) Fellowship of the Rink Episode 83 features: -Gopher Hockey opening the season against Michigan Tech -Joe Smith on Minnesota Wild -- Kirill Kaprizov's new contract, the highest in NHL history -- Players sent back to Iowa and contender...

JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 178 🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Minnesota Wild & NHL Prospects! Judd'z Budz is your go-to Minnesota Wild Podcast covering PROSPECTS in the system with a special host...SPOKED Z! WATCH FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/2g7NK5f-wiI?si=HPb1B7...

Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/live/usIJ6XNon_Y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode 27 of Wildly Informed! -New NHL Jerseys -Hockey Canada -Minnesota WIld Preseason Notes A weekly LIVE STREAM/PODCAST aiming to show both the value of THE EYE TEST and ANALYTICS in Professional Hockey and the NHL, with a special focus on the Minnesota Wild! Hosted by Brett Marshall: BLOG: ⁠⁠...

College Hockey Scoreboard UPDATES for Both Womens and Mens NCAA Hockey 9-28-2025 In Syracuse, sixth-ranked UMD won the opener, shutting out the host Orange 4-0. Caitlin Kraemer scored her third of the season, while Thea Johannson, Rae Mayer, and Stillwater's Josie St. Martin each scored their second goals of the season. Eve Gascon picked up her first shutout of the season and 12th of her career. A...

Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/live/usIJ6XNon_Y⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Episode 26 of Wildly Informed! -Marco Rossi News -Kirill Kaprizov Turns Down Extension -Preseason NHL A weekly LIVE STREAM/PODCAST aiming to show both the value of THE EYE TEST and ANALYTICS in Professional Hockey and the NHL, with a special focus on the Minnesota Wild! Hosted by Brett Marshall: B...

Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 82 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey, MSHSL)   10% off Waggle hats, polos, quarter zips, and MORE https://tinyurl.com/45bh24ch   Joe’s latest articles: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/joe-smith/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Joe on Twitter at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitt...

JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 177🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your Minnesota Wild & NHL Prospects! Judd'z Budz is your go-to Minnesota Wild Podcast covering PROSPECTS in the system with a special host...SPOKED Z! WATCH FULL VIDEO ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/2g7NK5f-wiI?si=HPb1B7hRckHiX8P...