Huskies Hockey Podcast

Off-Week - Rank the Team Streams (First to Stop Intermission Interviews Win!)

Instead of talking about the Manitoba Whatchamacallems, Weldie and Andrew discuss all the aspects about what we like and don't like about the various NCHC game streams. Weldie rants about the annoyance of the 'Penalty Box Cutaway' and intermission interviews. Other random topics include favorite Beatles albums and the lack of cheap tickets for a random exhibition game at 1pm on a Friday. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO 

Unofficial Half Point - Where Do We Go From Here?

Weldie and Andrew take a look at the standings and the NCHC, talk about the Bushy suspension and go into a little detail regarding the World Junior Championships. The pendulum swings the other way on the pronunciation of 'Peart'. We answer who has been the biggest surprise for the Huskies and who is poised for a breakout during the second half. Plus, Andrew has a scoop for next season that you don't want to miss. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO

Split at Miami - PK Not OK

The men's Huskies team ends the unofficial first half of the season at 14-4 and Weldie and Andrew have plenty of thoughts about the season so far. We recap the disappointing split in Oxford before diving into the national picture. Just for fun, we pipe dream about an NCAA tournament format that makes sense and lay the foundation for the @MoarClappers Cup. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO

Sweep vs North Dakota - Collapse: The Trademark of UND’s Season

Weldie and Andrew discuss the first home sweep of the hated North Dakota Fighting Hawks for the first time in over two decades. We talk about the star players of the weekend and the turning points in each game. Also: We give some love to the Women's hockey team for being ranked in the polls for the first time since 2009, Omaha's lucky schedule and answer your questions. Enjoy! 

Previewing North Dakota - Unfamiliar Position

With the Huskies off, Weldie and Andrew dive right into the upcoming clash between St. Cloud State and North Dakota. We give our takes on the keys to the series and the importance of a hot start. Also, Andrew sported some St. Cloud State gear at the Minnesota/Arizona State game and gives his thoughts on the atmosphere. 

Sweep at Colorado Springs - Steady D

The Huskies break down the defensive prowess of the Huskies after they only allow one fluky goal on the weekend. We all pick a newcomer to the Player of the Weekend while Cruikshank and Basse get revenge on their previous team. Also - The full effects of a Lucia Death Stare and Weldie gives in and looks at the Pairwise - Pete Rose style. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO 

Split vs Western Michigan - One Protocol Violation Too Many

Weldie and Andrew try to make sense of the weekend split against the Western Michigan Broncos. We try to make sense out of the random penalties that plagued both teams, the net's tendency to become dislodged, the goalie tandem, and a preview of Colorado College. Also: A look at the surprises around college hockey as the season starts to take shape. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO 

OT Win and Loss at Denver - Major (Penalty) Inconsistencies

Weldie rants about taking any stock in the Pairwise this early in the season while Andrew tries to keep him on track and talk about the Huskies weekend in Denver. We discuss the upcoming weekend against the surprising offensive juggernaut that is the Western Michigan Broncos. We spin the wheel of what is or isn't a major penalty in the NCHC (a guarantee loss) and take a look around the landscape of college hockey. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO

Split vs Bemidji - Friday’s Horror Show to Saturday’s Good Conclusion

Weldie and Andrew's Halloween Spooktacular breaks down a potentially horrifying weekend (yet a happy resolution) against the Bemidji State Beavers. We ask the question: Who should be the third wheel with Okabe and Krannila? Hear our takes on the upcoming trip to Denver to take on the defending national champions. We also give our candy bar hot takes, comment on coach attire and some Pairwise talk about it being too early to think about the Pairwise. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO

Sweep vs Minnesota State Mankato - Not A Trip (From A Certain Point Of View)

Weldie and Andrew discuss the sweep of the highly-rated Mavericks from Mankato. We debate whether the game winning goal on Saturday was a result of a bad no-call, talk about the atmosphere on the weekend and the Huskies opportunistic nature and try to continue next week versus Bemidji State. Plus: We count how many minutes since UMD's last even strength goal and the mysterious Brown voter decides to give its vote back. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO