Neil hails from International Falls, MN and comes from a hockey playing family. Listen in as he takes us through his path to Harvard and the NHL. After his playing career ended, Neil studied to become a lawyer, NHLPA Player Agent and Neuro Muscular Therapist. Neil tells great stories and has an awesome sense of humor!

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Bryce hails from Battleford, Saskatchewan and played junior hockey with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks and Penticton Vees. From there, he moved to college at Minnesota State Mankato. Following his career with the Mavericks, Bryce played for the Chicago Wolves and the Iowa Wild in the AHL, while also spending time playing in Switzerland, Germany and Norway. Bryce is currently the Director of Hockey at Valley Sports Academy in Lake Hallie, Wisconsin.

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Brian Bonin takes us through his rise through the ranks, starting on his backyard rink, through the White Bear Youth Hockey Association, his time with the Golden Gophers and his career in the professional ranks. Brian has some excellent advice for youth players wanting to get to the next level. Awesome insights and interview!

Zach Sondreal grew up in Woodbury, MN, played high school hockey at Cretin-Derham Hall and has played over 150 games as a defenseman with the NAHL's Chippewa Steel!

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Chris "Critter" Johnson played high school hockey at Madison Memorial, then took his skills to the NAHL's Fairbanks Ice Dogs. After a 4-year career, and 2 All-American awards at Augsburg College, Chris began his coaching career. He currently is an assistant coach with the PWHL's Minnesota Frost. Chris is from the Wisconsin Hockey Royalty Family of grandfather "Badger Bob" Johnson and the son of 1980 Olympic Champion, former NHLer and current Badger Women's Head Coach - Mark Johnson.

Marblehead, MA’s Connor Jalbert joined the NAHL’s Chippewa Steel this year after a trade with Anchorage.

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Don Beaupre hails from the Twin Cities of Waterloo and Kitchener, Ontario. He made his way to the NHL via playing major junior hockey with the Sudbury Wolves. Don was drafted in the 2nd round by the Minnesota North Stars and led them to the Stanley Cup finals as a rookie. Don played in 740 regular season and playoff games in the NHL, earning 2 All Star games appearances!

Jackson Lackas hails from Las Vegas, Nevada and, as a 17 year old, is in his 2nd season with the NAHL's Chippewa Steel.

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All these three women hockey players ever do is win. From National Championships with the Badgers to the inaugural Walter Cup with the PWHL's Minnesota Frost. They tell great stories about how they ended up where they are. Listen to them compare Coach Mark Johnson and Coach Ken Klee. Their game is an exciting one. You need to check out a game at the Xcel Energy Center if you haven't already!

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Born and raised in Eveleth, Minnesota, Joe Delich played high school hockey for the Eveleth Golden Bears. Following his high school career, Joe went to play at the US Air Force Academy. As a commissioned officer, Joe held a variety of positions including assistant coaching and recruiting for Air Force. Following his stint as an officer, Joe worked in a variety of positions in hockey and, ultimately, accepted the position with Minnesota hockey. He tells great stories and provides insight into the workings of amateur hockey in Minnesota and beyond. A "must Listen" podcast episode!

Hermantown, Minnesota native and NAHL Chippewa Steel defenseman, George Peterson shares his hockey journey and his quest to continue the strong defenseman tradition of the Hermantown Hawks!

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You will be highly entertained by this interview with Original 6 goaltender Carl Wetzel. Carl played in the era of little padding, no masks and only 6 NHL teams. He has great stories of growing up in Detroit, Michigan and his ascension up the ranks!

NAHL Chippewa Steel goaltender talks about his rise through the ranks as well as his recent commitment to playing goal at Brown University.

Great stories from the old and the new!

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