When the NCAA announced that athletes who competed in the 2020-21 school year could have another year of eligibility because of the pandemic, Emma Polusny took her time to make her decision. During that last school year, she finished two undergraduate degrees and helped the St. Cloud State women's hockey team triple its WCHA win total from the season before. The senior and Mound-Westonka High School graduate decided to return and pursue an MBA. Polusny discusses her academics, discusses this season's team, her time with the USA women's national team and more with The Rink Live's Mick Hatten.

Because of some internet issues, the podcast is in two parts. This is Part 2. The Huskies open their season at 6 p.m. Friday with a nonconference game against Lindenwood at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center.