Huskies Hockey Podcast
106 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWeekly in-season podcast covering St. Cloud State Huskies hockey, NCHC and NCAA hockey.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
The 2nd Annual Herbies Award Show
April 17, 2024 01:53 - 2 hours - 114 MBWelcome to the Second Annual Herbie Awards! Celebrating the best of the season from St. Cloud State men’s and women’s hockey. See who wins all the key awards, including the Lowell Sun Sports Foot In Mouth Award and the highly coveted Jeff Finger Memorial Most Valuable Player. Also – Portal updates for both teams and our thoughts on the Frozen Four. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
The Second Annual Herbies Nominees
April 09, 2024 06:53 - 1 hour - 108 MBIt’s that time of year again! The Second Annual Herbie Awards are right around the corner. Weldie and Andrew run through the nominees that include the best of what Husky Hockey has to offer in all the prestigious categories. Also – updates on Veeti Miettinen and Joe Molenaar, a lot of portal talk and official predictions of the Frozen Four along with some other award given out that isn't a Herbie. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Regional Recap – A Wonderful (Husky-less) Slate of Games
April 02, 2024 04:37 - 2 hours - 116 MBWe have our Frozen Four teams! Weldie and Andrew break down the regionals and whether this weekend was a boom or a bust in terms of atmosphere at neutral sites. Also – a breakdown of hot portal action, a coach that clearly doesn’t know how the Pairwise works and a trip down memory lane as the two ‘Pick The Field’ segments get analyzed. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Loss to Denver - The Season Ends How It Went
March 26, 2024 05:18 - 2 hours - 134 MBWeldie and Andrew recap the final game of the season as the Huskies fall in the Frozen Faceoff to Denver. We look at the game as well as how it became a metaphor for the season in general. Also – plenty of NCAA tournament talk. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Picking the Brackets for the 2024 NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament
March 24, 2024 04:14 - 30 minutes - 45.8 MBAndrew flies solo as he attempts to pick the brackets for this year's men's tournament. Who gets the "prize" of playing a host school with a lower seed than them? Will the committee throw a bone to BU or will the Terriers be getting the double shaft? Will Michigan be forced to play in a GLI that they can't back out of? Tune in to find out.
Series Win vs Western Michigan - St. Paul Bound
March 19, 2024 05:14 - 2 hours - 141 MBThe Huskies slim NCAA berth is still alive after a three=game series victory over the Western Michigan Broncos. Weldie and Andrew recap the games and preview the second-to-last Frozen Faceoff. Also – Andrew shares why he doesn’t like Omaha’s chances, predications regarding every conference tournament and we learn what the heck the Three Stars Award is. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Swept at Minnesota Duluth - The Larson Lull
March 12, 2024 05:12 - 2 hours - 131 MBWeldie and Andrew attempt to make sense on the tailspin that has become the Husky hockey season as the men get swept against Minnesota Duluth. Plenty of work to do for the squad as they have an uphill battle to find a way to the national tournament. Also – Women’s national tournament bracket and a new Dr. Seuss verse. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Andrew Predicts the Women's NCAA Tournament bracket
March 10, 2024 06:31 - 20 minutes - 30.6 MBIt's that time of year - Andrew's flying solo picking the 2024 Women's NCAA Tournament bracket. The Huskies made it! No, not those Huskies! Tune in!
Swept by Denver - 404 Defense Not Found
March 05, 2024 05:23 - 1 hour - 104 MBIt was a weekend to forget for both Husky squads as the men lose in semi-historic fashion by a combined score of 13-4 on the weekend. Weldie and Andrew break down where this ranks on the worst Senior Nights in SCSU history. The women’s season came to an end after not scoring, again, in Amsoil. Also – Where does Carle rank in most hated coaches in the NCHC, Family Feud hosts and how much chaos can we cause the committee. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
OTL and W vs Western Michigan - Schrödinger's Goal
February 27, 2024 05:23 - 2 hours - 114 MBWeldie and Andrew have different opinions on the goal that wasn’t. Despite the no-goal, the Huskies jump in the Pairwise and control their own destiny after a four-point weekend vs Western Michigan. The women’s team takes care of business in Bemidji with a sweep from the help of some depth scoring. Also – Plenty of pairwise talk and a look into the women’s playoffs. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Women Loss and SOW at Duluth - Goals Not Found
February 20, 2024 04:54 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBAs the men’s team has the bye, the women’s team scores the same number of goals and still manages to get two points on the weekend. Weldie and Andrew break down the series propelled by the dominating performance of goaltender Jojo Chobak. Also – Previewing the men’s series with the Western Michigan Broncos, pairwise talk and the rise of Colorado College. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Sweep at Miami - Inching to the Right Side of the Bubble
February 13, 2024 05:38 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBAs the Pairwise Probability Matrix gets unveiled, the men’s team helps its cause by sweeping the lowly Redhawks of Miami. The women’s team continues its losing streak following two losses to Minnesota. Weldie and Andrew break down both series and gives a look into how the rest of the season could shake out. Also – various regional chilis and prop bet updates. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
OTW and Loss at Colorado Springs - The Stages of (Husky Hockey) Grief
February 06, 2024 05:53 - 2 hours - 126 MBWeldie realizes he’s been going through the stages of Husky Hockey Grief in a very self-healing episode. Andrew walks him through the series against Colorado College and they give takes on the same issues that keep plaguing the men’s team. Also – Women take a point to the highly rated Wisconsin Badgers, a figure skating correction and J.A.G. was said probably one too many times. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
OTL and SOL vs Omaha - The Brett Larson After Break Special
January 30, 2024 06:21 - 2 hours - 136 MBBrett Larson has his third tough January in a row after only getting two points vs. Omaha. Weldie and Andrew try their best to make sense out of perplexing weekend of Husky hockey as the men continue to shoot themselves in the foot with a multitude of miscues. The swoon continues as the team scores six and still can’t get a win. Meanwhile, the women drop two competitive games vs the top team in the nation as Emma Gentry gets back in the goal column. Also – the return of Random Box Score and ...
Loss and SOW vs the Fighting Hawks - Bad Bounces and a Bad Glove
January 24, 2024 06:19 - 2 hours - 134 MBIt was a bump in the road for both the men and the women’s hockey teams at St. Cloud State as both squads didn’t get the points they were looking for. Weldie and Andrew talk about the Loss and Shootout Win over the Fighting Hawks and the women’s split vs St. Thomas. Also – Plenty of Bob Seger references (for some reason), a revisit of the Mighty Ducks franchise and our takes on the Schlossman/Woden Showdown. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Loss and SOW at Denver -Top Five Penalty Kill No More
January 16, 2024 06:48 - 2 hours - 140 MBThe gang recaps the underwhelming Friday games for both them men’s and the women’s St. Cloud State Hockey team. Both teams were able to scrap together some points. Weldie and Andrew discuss perhaps the worst period in recent memory for the men and the women dropping key points to Minnesota State in a tightly contested WCHA race for home ice. Also – the emergence of Ethan Aucoin-Tyson Gross combo, the women's defensive depth and more thoughts about the Mighty Ducks franchise than you’d though...
Previewing Denver - From Coachmates to Coach-enemys
January 09, 2024 06:57 - 2 hours - 151 MBAs head coach Brett Larson returns from winning World Junior Gold, his coaching partner turns to an enemy as the men's team travels to Denver to take on David Carle’s Pioneers. The women get back to WCHA play as they battle Minnesota State. Weldie and Andrew break everything down. Also – Predicting the NCAA field and the amazingly terrible season Stonehill has created. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Sweep vs Bemidji - A Dozen of Goals to Talk About
January 02, 2024 07:29 - 2 hours - 132 MBWeldie and Andrew invite special guests Alex Fern (@AlexInTheBooth) and Brian Moos (@brian_moos) from KVSC on to discuss the Huskies dominating pair of 6-1 victories over the Bemidji State Beavers. Everyone gives their takes on the season to this point in our Midseason Review Special. Also - A look at the progress of the prop bets from the start of the season and a TJ Oshie story Weldie will never forget. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Preview Bemidji State - Shyiak Takes Over (For The Weekend)
December 28, 2023 05:39 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBThe SCSU men’s team hits up the Bemidji State Beavers for a home-and-home series. Weldie and Andrew talks about how they think the Huskies will come out of the gate with major pairwise implications at play. Then a pivot to the final two years of the Frozen Faceoff as the conference announces the moves to campus. Also – Films of the 70s, commissioner quotes and plenty of mixed drinks talk. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
U-20 On The Horizon - Special World Juniors Preview Show
December 19, 2023 06:02 - 2 hours - 129 MBWeldie and Andrew invite Team USA superfan Jake Baskin (@jakebaskinpxp on Twitter) as he gives his thoughts and predictions on the World Junior Tournament taking place shortly after the holiday in Sweden. Listen to hear what medal he predicts for the Americans. Also – A look into the Big Ten, WCHA and thoughts on future Husky commit that was in the National Development Program. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Four Points for the Huskies - Men at Omaha and Women vs Minnesota-Duluth
December 12, 2023 05:59 - 2 hours - 115 MBThe SCSU men’s hockey team takes four out of a possible six points in the NCHC Riveria as they win and tie Omaha. Weldie and Andrew give thoughts on the games as well as a sum up of the unofficial first half of the season comes to a close. Avery Farrell’s big weekend gives the women’s team four points against Minnesota-Duluth as the Huskies start flexing some depth. Also – More Bonanza references than you ever thought you’d hear. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Tie vs Minnesota - Hockey Physicality and Defensive Expertise
December 06, 2023 04:24 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBThe Saint Cloud State women’s team battles to a 1-1 draw (officially) to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Weldie and Andrew discuss the physicality of the game in the third period and the tenacious shot blocking of the Huskies. Also – Boise State talk and a look next week to Minnesota-Duluth, as if I’m not sick of seeing Maroon and Gold. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Women’s Split at Ohio State - Like Ahola in their Heads
December 05, 2023 05:03 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBWeldie and Andrew talk about Ahola’s standout performance vs top-ranked Ohio State gives the Huskies a victory in a massive split for the program. A preview of the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a rare mid-week bout. Then the men travel down to Omaha to take on the Mavericks in a big NCHC tilt. Also – What would you put on a sandwich called The Healthy Harvey and the Pairwise discussion starts heating up. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Loss and Tie vs Michigan - The Good Ol’ Non-Conference Shootout Win Confidence Booster
November 29, 2023 05:59 - 2 hours - 117 MBThe SCSU Men’s Hockey team fails to get out of their own way as they lose and tie Michigan, but get all warm and fuzzy about a non-conference shootout. Weldie and Andrew gives their thoughts on clearing the zone and the Huskies inability to convert on Atlantic Hockey goaltenders. Also – A preview of the women’s series against top-ranked Ohio State, SCSU’s inability to financially benefit from a retro logo and 90’s TV reboots. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Sweep of UMD - First Goals and One Hundred Points
November 21, 2023 05:33 - 1 hour - 105 MBKeep the good vibes going! Weldie and Andrew discusses the Husky sweeps over Minnesota-Duluth and St. Thomas. While the lines get shuffled around in the men’s team for Saturday’s shootout making for a difficult POW selection, the women’s team is also trying to find some goal scoring as they head into another bye week. Also – Weldie gets back on the #FreeDelmonico bandwagon, we learn who Andrew's least favorite referee is, Idalski’s gum chewing and attendance guesses for the Michigan series. ...
Sweep at Western Michigan - Veeti, Veni, Vici
November 15, 2023 04:37 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBWeldie sits in with surprise guest host Alex Fern (@AlexInTheBooth) from KVSC to tell his hotdog-less trip to Kalamazoo to see the Huskies men's team grab six points from the Broncos. Veeti Miettinen continues his torrid stretch with goals in his last six games. The Huskies currently sit on top of the standings and look to continue their momentum against rivals UMD Bulldogs. The women's team hopes to get healthy as they head for a home-and-home conference tilt vs. St. Thomas. Also - The host...
Sweep vs. Miami - Hats Off to...Molenaar?
November 07, 2023 05:21 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBThe men hockey team completes the bounce back effort with a sweep of Miami. Weldie and Andrew discuss how many picks it would take before we’d land on Joe Molenaar as earning a hat trick. The women fell to top-ranked Wisconsin playing some strong games and sadly having nothing to show for it thanks to a bogus Too Many Players penalty. Also – A discussion on the best Dire Straits song and the cold opens of Cheers. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Women’s Sweep at Minnesota State - Hungry Like the Wolfe
October 31, 2023 05:11 - 2 hours - 139 MBWhile the men’s team is off, the women’s team took care of business, picking up a crucial six points against Minnesota State. Weldie and Andrew break down the weekend and preview the big conference tilt vs the top ranked Wisconsin Badgers. We take a look around the leagues and give a shot-in-the-near-dark predictions on the NCAA field for both the men and women’s side. Also – more Roger Moore talk than you’d ever thought you’d hear in a hockey podcast. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Win and L vs Alaska - A Charles Dickens Story
October 24, 2023 11:56 - 2 hours - 121 MBIt was the best of play. It was the worst of play. The men’s team falls on Hard Times with a split against Alaska on two games that couldn’t look any different. Weldie and Andrew ponder how a 6’6” goalie continues to get beat high and where some of our Great Expectations are after this weekend. Meanwhile, the women’s team wins some hardware out East and doesn’t give up a goal in the process. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Women’s Loss at Minnesota - One Very Unlucky Bounce Sealed It
October 19, 2023 03:17 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBWeldie and Andrew talk about the women's hockey team dropping a tough contest to the Golden Gophers. They talk about the good, the unlucky and the physicality the team brought to the ice that got the coaches heated. Attention turns to the Icebreaker tournament, where the stingy defense of Northeastern awaits. #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
OTL and Loss at Mankato - Blocked Shots and a Pulled Basse
October 17, 2023 08:28 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBWeldie and Andrew talk about the disappointment in Mankato and speculate on what the Huskies need to do to turn the corner. We discuss if the record just feels worse because of the overtime losses on the season. Also - The Women’s team was able to take care of business against Bemidji State where the underclassman was able to step up in the absence of veterans. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Overtime Loss and Win against St. Thomas - The Alpha and the Omega
October 10, 2023 04:21 - 1 hour - 89 MBWeldie and Andrew talk about the men’s team stumbling out of the again against St. Thomas before earning a tight victory on the road. With the college hockey season underway, listen to the breakdowns and thoughts of the series. Also – Women’s team splits at Mercyhurst, #FreeDelmonico, best types of Ginger Ale and the Brown voter is back! Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
NCHC Season Predictions - Your Guess is as Good as Mine
October 04, 2023 04:31 - 2 hours - 120 MBAfter Andrew eats crow following a Twins win, he and Weldie put the NCHC teams in a blender to see if they can predict where the teams land in the NCHC Season Preview. See where they think the St. Cloud State Huskies will end up. Also – a preview of the women’s team at Mercyhurst and the men’s team at St. Thomas.
Women’s Sweep vs Union - Union Gets Gentry-fied
September 26, 2023 09:43 - 1 hour - 104 MBReal hockey was able to be watched as the St. Cloud State women’s team take down Union in decisive fashion. Weldie and Andrew give their takes on the team and give their optimism on the season. The first POW was given out and Leo Gruba’s de-commitment was discussed. Also – Predictions on the other conference champions, streaming services, and the discovery that Vermont’s logo is better off reversed. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Special Pod with the KVSC Crew - The Season Preview’s Preview
September 13, 2023 10:16 - 3 hours - 187 MBWeldie and Andrew welcome the voices of KVSC Alex Fern and Brian Moos as everyone gives their take on what to expect this season. Plus - Plenty of prop bets to satisfy the gambling fans, stories from the road and what we feel are the biggest questions of the season. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO Follow Alex (@AlexInTheBooth), Brian (@brian_moos) and @KVSCHockey.
August Offseason - Captains and Battle of the Carmens
August 22, 2023 04:55 - 2 hours - 115 MBIt’s the dog days of the offseason, so of course Andrew and Weldie ramble on various topics of operas, birthstones and 1988 Figure Skating. Oh, I suppose topics like SCSU freshman for the men’s and women’s team and the men’s captains being announced. We also give a little preview of our preview on how the season may shake out for the NCHC. Also – What would be our bucket list road trip? Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
July Offseason - Sun Devils Enter the Nacho
July 19, 2023 02:23 - 2 hours - 126 MBWeldie and Andrew unwind a big announcement as Arizona State joins the NCHC and what that means for scheduling and a potential playoff solution that gets weird. They go through the winners of the All-Time Men's Husky Hockey draft and crown a champion. Also, a snub team voted on by our listeners and a jog down memory lane with some of those players. Andrew gives an amazing defense of Mike Lee and add in some musical movie talk. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Special Episode - All Time Huskies Draft
June 14, 2023 06:31 - 2 hours - 120 MBSpecial Episode! Andrew and Weldie welcome SCSU superfans @GOHUSKIESWOOOOO and @TeamEuroDisney as we each try to select the best players to wear the cardinal and black. We had plenty of snubs, surprise picks and, best of all, a lot of great memories about our favorite players to skate at the Herb. Let us know who you think has the best team. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
June Offseason - Freshman Projections
June 06, 2023 09:23 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBWeldie and Andrew give an update on the latest rumblings and news from around St. Cloud State men's hockey. We talk about the incoming freshman (give or take one defenseman) and learn an interesting fact about Thanksgiving home games. Also - Weldie forgets an epic song in the intro, learns something new about Scandinavia, and current (and former) coaches get new assignments. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
May Offseason - One Last Year with Anhorn and Okabe
May 05, 2023 11:47 - 2 hours - 152 MBWeldie and Andrew react to the big news that Anhorn and Okabe are coming back for a fifth year and make out best guess on how the squad will look come opening faceoff (including who will take it). They also announce some big plans for an upcoming show! Also: Shoving matches at the coaches' meeting, Miami/ASU future in the NCHC and a Nick Punto story you won't want to miss. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
The 1st Annual Herbies Award Show
April 11, 2023 11:31 - 2 hours - 138 MBWeldie and Andrew breakdown the Frozen Four and crack a little smile at the result of the championship game. Also, the first annual Herbies awards are handed out celebrating excellence in St. Cloud State Men's Hockey. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Guessing the 2023-2024 Roster - Talking About Players We’ve Never Seen
April 04, 2023 11:45 - 2 hours - 146 MBPlenty of speculation on this podcast as Weldie and Andrew try to decipher the incoming talent and see a road map to what the team may look like next year. The Huskies Hockey Podcast Awards, 'The Herbies' are announced to award players and the best moments for the St. Cloud State Huskies men's team during the season. Also - thoughts on Hastings to Wisconsin and a Hobey Baker/CHN rant. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Loss to Minnesota - Oh Geez, Season Ends in Fargo
March 28, 2023 05:32 - 2 hours - 132 MBThe Huskies men’s hockey team’s run comes to an end to the hated Bob Motzko….err…Minnesota Golden Gophers. Weldie and Andrew give their thoughts on the game and a look into the early roster shake-ups that may come. Also, a correction on Pog juice, Wisconsin digging for coaches and a discussion on shrinkin’ the girth (of the rink). Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Win vs. Minnesota State - Jaxon His Game
March 25, 2023 03:17 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBHuskies run continues as they blank the MNSCU rivals of Minnesota State 4-0. Next up? The Huskies try to end the season of five straight teams as they battle the hated Minnesota Golden Gophers. Weldie and Andrew give their thoughts on the game and a preview of the tilt ahead. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
NCHC Tournament Champions - Three Seasons Ended, Four to Go
March 21, 2023 05:46 - 2 hours - 149 MBWeldie and Andrew break down the moment that led to the NCHC tournament champion St. Cloud State Huskies after ending the seasons of North Dakota and Colorado College. THere is also a lot to be said about the tournament bracket and try to get to the bottom of who exactly it screws over. Also, previewing the upcoming battle with Minnesota State Mankato, a birth of a new bit and predicting the Frozen Four. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Predicting the NCAA Tournament Regionals
March 19, 2023 03:45 - 27 minutes - 18.5 MBOn the heels of the Huskies winning the NCHC Frozen Faceoff, Andrew is solo tonight as he gives his prediction of the NCAA Tournament regionals. Find out his final bracket and his rationale for why he thinks the committee will choose the matchups they do. Which decisions were the toughest? Take a listen and find out. Send KVSC to the regionals - GoFundMe page
Series Win vs UMD - Rubbin’s Racing Series
March 14, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 127 MBThe rubber hit the road for the SCSU men's hockey team as they pull out the series win against the UMD Bulldogs. Weldie and Andrew break down their thoughts on the series and take a look at the Frozen Faceoff. Plus a look around the college hockey landscape to give an peek into how we think the conference will shake out. #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Loss and Overtime Win vs Minnesota Duluth - Terse Words for the Weekend
March 07, 2023 10:44 - 2 hours - 124 MBWeldie and Andrew break down (and preview) the games vs. Minnesota Duluth. They speculate on the health of the defense and give predictions on how the weekend will go. Also, a revisit of the season preview, Women's NCAA predictions and favorite Creedence Clearwater Revival song. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
Split at Omaha - Needed More Runza
February 28, 2023 14:15 - 2 hours - 124 MBThe Huskies travel to the Riviera of the NCHC and get its first outright win in nearly a month. Sadly, it was followed by one of the more disappointing efforts of the season. Weldie and Andrew break down the weekend in Omaha and discuss what went right, what went wrong and what needs to change as they close out the season.. Also, a look at the Pairwise, injury woes, NCHC playoff predictions and a look at other conferences. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO
OTL and SOW at UND - Feeling Unwell as Swoon Percentage Increases
February 21, 2023 15:43 - 2 hours - 126 MBSt. Cloud State men's hockey team takes three points the hard way with an overtime lost and shootout win in Grand Forks. As the Huskies cough up the lead in both game and now no regulation wins in the past six game, is swoon in season? Also, the women's team earned a massive sweep vs Mankato, CHN Pairwise Probability Matrix and the hosts have a big disagreement on a band. Enjoy! #GOHUSKIESWOOOOO