Huskies Hockey Podcast

Upsetting the Apple Cart

Weldie and Andrew discuss the women's team's weekend series vs Mankato and preview the upcoming series with the Gophers. The guys also preview the men's series vs Colorado College. Also, comparing the coaching demeanor of Brian Idalski and Brett Larson, a semantic debate about the term "upset," and a discussion of AIC's announcement that it will move down to D-II and trying to keep up with the changing landscape of NCAA athletics. Give it a listen!

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro, recap of women's series vs Mankato

43:00 Preview of women's series vs Minnesota

1:00:00 Nationwide whip-around - women's

1:05:00 Preview of men's series vs CC

1:21:00 Nationwide whip-around - men's

1:33:00 Weldie's displeasure with the term "upset"

1:43:00 Discussion of AIC dropping down to D-II, changing landscape of NCAA

Pouring One Out for Captain McSorley

Weldie and Andrew discuss a five-point weekend vs Miami and have plenty to say about power play failures and 3rd period lulls. Also, they preview the women's series vs Mankato, sort conference echelons into guts and rumps, attempt on the fly to come up with a new fancy stat, and take a way-too-early stab at picking the field of the men's NCAA tournament. Give it a listen!

0:00, Intro, Happy Edmund Fitzgerald day

6:30 Recap of men's series vs Miami

55:30 Whiparound men's nationwide

1:08:20 Previewing women's series vs Mankato

1:22:30 Pick the field - men's NCAA tournament

2:02:30 Listener questions  

...And I Hate the F*n Eagles, Man

Weldie and Andrew relive a forgettable weekend for St Cloud State and recap sweeps at the hands of Wisconsin and Boston College. If you needed 20 minute rants about officiating and video reviews, you've come to the right place! The guys also preview the upcoming Miami series, do their first "pick the field" segment of the year (this time for the women's NCAA tournament), and propose resurrecting MSC for still-grumpy Gopher fans nostalgic for the '90s. Give it a listen! 

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro, recapping men getting swept vs BC

8:00 Officiating/video reviews discussion 

54:00 Previewing men's series vs Miami

1:03:00 Recapping men's - nationwide

1:08:00 TV/tape delay discussion

1:13:30 Recapping women getting swept vs Wisconsin

1:27:00 Recapping women's - nationwide/Pick The Field

1:44:30 Listener questions

All That and a Bag of CHIP

Weldie makes his return to the show, though with less Grampaid than was promised (thanks for nothing, Todd). He and Andrew recap the men's sweep of Augustana and the women's tie and win vs St. Thomas. They also preview this weekend's series against high-octane opponents in Wisconsin and Boston College. Plus, some high-end power play analysis, discussion of a new fancy stat, and debating whether "Smokey and the Bandit" holds up. Give it a listen!

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro/Grampaid/Homecoming

4:43 Recap of men's sweep of Augustana

1:01:40 Preview of BC series/Random box score

1:28:30 Nationwide men's recap

1:40:02 Recap of women's tie/win vs St Thomas

1:59:23 Preview of Wisconsin series

2:17:25 Listener questions

Views From the Booths

Weldie is off on assignment, so Andrew shakes things up a bit and invites friends-of-the-show Alex Fern and Brian Moos from KVSC to discuss the past weekend. There's first a segment with Alex who recaps the men's split vs Michigan and Alex and Andrew share their mutual experiences traveling to the games at historic Yost Ice Arena. Then, Andrew chats with Brian fresh off calling the women's comeback tie and shootout with vs Ohio State. Can both teams keep their momentum going this week? Also, an outside-the-box POW selection, fashion update regarding the men's coaching staff, and can Andrew figure out the button bar? Give it a listen! 

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro - Weldie with a case of the Gramps?

1:00 Andrew and Alex talk about men's series at Michigan

54:00 Around the country recap - men's

1:04:00 Previewing men's series vs Augustana

1:13:00 Listener questions

1:26:20 Andrew and Brian talk about women's series vs Ohio State

2:03:00 Around the country recap - women's 

2:15:00 Previewing women's home and home with St Thomas

Beavers Be Damned

Weldie and Andrew recap a pair of sweeps of Bemidji State. How impressed were we by these results? We also preview the upcoming marquee matchups versus Michigan and Ohio State. Also, we go over the new set of regional and Frozen Four hosts that were recently announced, compare Omaha to a Bond villain, and speculate if Wisconsin's women's team can run the table on the season. Give it a listen!

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro, roller rink memories

5:08 Recapping men's sweep of Bemidji

45:00 Previewing men's series at Michigan

1:00:00 Recapping men's - nationwide

1:13:00 2025-2028 NCAA regional/Frozen Four sites discussion

1:28:00 Recapping women's sweep of Bemidji

1:34:00 Previewing women's series vs Ohio State

1:50:00 Recapping women's nationwide

1:56:00 Listener questions

Win at St. Thomas/Sweep vs Mercyhurst - Defensive School in Session

In this episode of the Huskies hockey podcast, Weldie and Andrew recap the weekend for both the men's and women's teams as neither side as yet to feel the sting of defeat. They talk about the Isak Posch’s stellar evening as the men slugging it out against a pesky St. Thomas team, while to women sweep a good Mercyhurst squad. They turn their attentions to Bemidji State as both squads prepare for the Beavers. Plus – Update on JoJo Watch on her status of the season (with actual journalism!) and what freshman were we undersold on? Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO

TIME STAMPS

0:00 Intro, 80s TV talk

3:42 Recapping men's win at St Thomas

39:37 Preview of men's home-and-home vs Bemidji State

52:34 Weekend recap/next weekend preview nationwide - men's

1:09:10 Recapping women's sweep vs Mercyhurst 

1:19:01 Jojo Chobak status?

1:34:15 Previewing women's series at Bemidji State

1:49:47 Weekend recap/next weekend preview nationwide - women's 

1:58:35 Listener questions

Men's Preview - Attempting to Untangle the NCHC

We have a full season preview for the St. Cloud State men’s team as we go through predictions of the team and where we think the NCHC will shape up. Can’t wait to see how far we are off. Plus – The women’s team hit the ice in exhibition play vs Manitoba and previews for both squads. We are back! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO

Women's Sweep at Lindenwood - Putting Up a 10-Spot

The college hockey season is officially underway as the St. Cloud State women’s team finds the back of the net 10 times to sweep Lindenwood. Weldie and Andrew give their thoughts on the series and a preview on the season. Plus – A way too in-depth look at the history of the one preseason Brown voter in the USCHO poll. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO

Late August/ Early September Offseason with Special Guest Jason Bryant

A rare special guest on this episode of the Huskies Hockey Podcast as Weldie and Andrew welcome the arena voice of the men’s hockey team Jason Bryant. Jason tells the story about how he came across the job, learning the game of hockey while still balancing his numerous wrestling gigs, following Chuck, and reveals his number one question he still gets asked. Plus – the men’s team names the captains, playoff formats/conference rivals when St. Thomas officially joins and the women’s team gets new coaches behind the bench. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO