Brave The Wild -Minnesota Wild Podcast-
355 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsJoey Awaijane has been covering the Minnesota Wild on this show since August 2008, and has over 30 years of hockey fandom experience. Feel free to join the conversation via an audio submission or on twitter @bravethewild, simply tag #btwmn and comment away!
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Has The Worm Turned?
February 25, 2017 15:22 - 1 hourDespite an exciting and impressive victory against Nashville, we're starting to see some bad habits surface yet again. Lack of focus, and timing from young ailing defensemen, also poor passing angles from veterans has been the ire of Bruce Boudreau. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Malice
February 18, 2017 15:58 - 56 minutesAnother fun week for the Minnesota Wild with several highlight plays, but it didn't come without some pain and suffering. Jared Spurgeon narrowly avoided a serious eye injury when Gustov Nuquist speared him in the cheekbone. Frustration would mount, with only a 4 minute penalty given, and a mere 6 game suspension was issued. We feature Luke Kunin this week, as mnwplayers writer Pavel Bunat gives his thoughts on the Wild's top prospect! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/braveth...
Fearless
February 11, 2017 16:05 - 1 hourNo matter who the opponent, when the game is, or who is in net, this team plays with fearless confidence, and grace on a nightly basis. Every night has had a new hero, a new line or two, with minor shuffles, or major, the wins keep coming. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist!! facebook.com/bravethewild facebook.com/mnwplayers @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Boom And Bust
February 04, 2017 16:23 - 51 minutesComing out of the break, going into Edmonton with Darcy Kuemper in net, didn't sound like a recipe for success. Despite facing 43 shots from the ultra talented Oilers, Kuemper was up to the task, and Tyler Graovac added two goals! In Calgary, a lot of bad habits returned, and Dubnyk was hung out to dry, time and again. Alex Tuch has been called up, and will replace Coyle on the top line! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call ...
Building A Cushion
January 28, 2017 16:06 - 54 minutesDespite some struggles defensively, and between the pipes against Anaheim and Nashville, the Wild put the clamps down later in the week, and continue to build a cushion between themselves and the Chicago Blackhawks! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trap Games
January 21, 2017 16:22 - 50 minutesDespite finishing 3-1 this past week, some bad habits have returned, particularly in what we refer to as "trap games" vs New Jersey and Arizona. It's a shame to see a club play as well as they did against Chicago, only to struggle in all three of the other games this past week. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
National Spotlight
January 14, 2017 16:26 - 52 minutesThe Minnesota Wild have gotten at least a point in 16 of their last 17 games. The club's incredible play for a sustained period has gotten them into the national spotlight, and it's made them even better! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stuck With It
January 07, 2017 16:40 - 40 minutesThe Minnesota Wild win streak came to a screeching halt against Columbus on New Years Eve, as bad habits burned the club, time and again. Despite giving up four goals in four straight games, the Wild were able to overcome a ferocious fore check by the Sharks, and ended their losing streak at only one! We talk a bit more about the Junior Hockey Championships, in what appears to be a very bright future for several Wild Prospects! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @b...
Perfect Dozen!!
December 31, 2016 16:27 - 46 minutesThe Minnesota Wild win streak has reached a growing franchise record of twelve. Jordan Schroeder is yet another young player who has broken through under Bruce Boudreau, after struggling for so long in Vancouver and here. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Perfect Ten!
December 24, 2016 15:46 - 47 minutesThe Minnesota Wild have now won ten games in a row, after huge road wins in Montreal and New York! The second line for this club should never be broken up, as the chemistry for said unit has been a perfect fit in every aspect! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Six Pack!
December 17, 2016 16:01 - 52 minutesThe Wild picked up where they left off last week, and now have won six games in a row! Many players on this team are way ahead of last year's pace, as the club is embracing Boudreau's vision. We apologize for the strange error on last week's upload, which mysteriously doubled the show's length on iTunes! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
North Of The Border
December 11, 2016 02:21 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MBThe Wild went 3-0 this past week, against Canadian teams, and also remained north of the Wild Card border. Devan Dubnyk, Jason Zucker, and a rock solid forth line have paved the way for this winning streak. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
North Of The Border
December 11, 2016 02:21 - 42 minutesThe Wild went 3-0 this past week, against Canadian teams, and also remained north of the Wild Card border. Devan Dubnyk, Jason Zucker, and a rock solid forth line have paved the way for this winning streak. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
North Of The Border
December 10, 2016 17:14The Wild went 3-0 this past week, against Canadian teams, and also remained north of the Wild Card border. Devan Dubnyk, Jason Zucker, and a rock solid forth line have paved the way for this winning streak. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
Accountability
December 03, 2016 17:34 - 45 minutesOne thing is for sure, Bruce Boudreau isn't shying away from calling anyone out, including the top line. The Jekyll and Hyde style of the top players on this team has left the coach exasperated. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Consistently Inconsistent
November 24, 2016 16:53 - 44 minutesHappy Thanksgiving Wild Fans, we continue our yearly tradition with BTW on Turkey Day! Strong starts lead to defensive lapses against Colorado and Dallas. Luckily, things were much more consistent against the Winnipeg Jets, but still a work in progress. Joey talks about a couple of Wild prospects that are really stepping up in the college ranks! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn ...
Low Or No Scoring
November 19, 2016 16:34 - 43 minutesWe're finally back with Brave The Wild! The last three weeks has seen the Wild not scoring very much, or at all. Devan Dubnyk and Eric Staal have lead the way, which fortunately has helped get a few wins despite the offense going in the tank. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Donuts
October 30, 2016 17:06 - 46 minutesDevan Dubnyk has been unfazed between the pipes, and is now on a 180 minute shutout streak, since the OT lost in New Jersey. Joel Eriksson Ek continues to impress, and Tyler Graovac might all of a sudden be the guy we hoped he was. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nip It In The Bud
October 26, 2016 15:11 - 54 minutesBruce Boudreau wasn't taking any prisoners this past week, after some defensive breakdowns, and poor goaltending by Kuemper. After calling out multiple players in postgame pressers, it appears the team is listening, after a 5-0 stomping of the Boston Bruins! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Waking Up
October 16, 2016 15:30 - 39 minutesThe Minnesota Wild started the season off sleeping in St Louis, especially in the first period. The boys got caught sleeping again in the home opener late in the first period, but an angry Bruce Boudreau quickly woke up the team, and things changed dramatically! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season Preview 2016-2016
October 01, 2016 17:00 - 41 minutesThe annual Brave The Wild Season Preview is here! Joey discusses the comings and goings during the summer, along with what strides each player needs to make this team more successful under Bruce Boudreau Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Free Agency And Trades?
August 01, 2016 01:18 - 32 minutesJoey gets you caught up on the Wild's free agency acquisitions of Eric Staal, Chris Stewart, and Alex Stalock among other moves. We're still waiting on the big trade we all were thinking was going to happen this summer, is Ryan Nugent Hopkins still in the hopper? I also want to apologize in advance for the audio, due to technical difficulties. Also available on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:2...
State Of The Wild 2016
June 26, 2016 22:44 - 1 hourWe're back for the annual State of the Wild, as we put a wrap on the 2015-2016 season in review, as Joey your host gives out his Wild season awards and demerits! We then get into the draft, free agency, and finish things with your posts on the Facebook page! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Coaching Staff Set, Porter Final!
June 16, 2016 05:26 - 50 minutesThe Minnesota Wild coaching staff is set, as they add Hall of Famer Scott Stevens to coach the defense, and John Anderson to run the power play under Bruce Boudreau. We wrap up the post-season conversation, and give a Massive shout out to Brave The Wild's most loyal listener of all-time, Chris Porter! Chris had a dream matchup in the Stanley Cup Final, and his team claimed Cup number four! Also on Stitcher! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Call into ...
Boudreau's Balance!
May 13, 2016 16:24 - 54 minutesThe Minnesota Wild were able to hit it big in the coaching search after all, when the Anaheim Ducks fired the accomplished Bruce Boudreau. The new coach stresses accountability, balance, and team leadership. We also discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and eventually decide on a likely Cup Champion! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Playoff Preview 2016
April 12, 2016 16:46 - 43 minutesThe Minnesota Wild will face off against the Dallas Stars in the postseason, at long last. The match up certainly has never been good for the Wild, but hopefully the postseason will be a different story. Your host also goes briefly over all the other playoff match ups, and talks a little more NCAA Frozen Four. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
Limping Into Playoffs
April 05, 2016 16:09 - 53 minutesThe Minnesota Wild barring a historic collapse will be in the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they sure aren't looking good at this stage. Zach Parise finally is scoring again, but Charlie Coyle has completely stopped, and the likes of Jason Zucker are hardly worth a damn right now. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Haula, Dubnyk Carry Wild
March 24, 2016 16:11The Minnesota Wild are still in playoff contention, thanks to the ultra strong play of Erik Haula, and outside of the New Jersey game, Devan Dubnyk has been a stone wall of late. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
Haula, Dubnyk Carry Wild
March 24, 2016 16:06 - 52 minutesThe Minnesota Wild are still in playoff contention, thanks to the ultra strong play of Erik Haula, and outside of the New Jersey game, Devan Dubnyk has been a stone wall of late. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Haula, Dubnyk Carry Wild
March 24, 2016 16:06 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBThe Minnesota Wild are still in playoff contention, thanks to the ultra strong play of Erik Haula, and outside of the New Jersey game, Devan Dubnyk has been a stone wall of late. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
Mental Errors
March 07, 2016 16:36 - 49 minutesThe Minnesota Wild won two out of three this past week, but so many mental errors on several plays, made things awfully scary. Devan Dubnyk was strong early on, but poor puck control has been plaguing him all season, and things came to a head vs St. Louis on Sunday. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Picking Up The Pace
March 02, 2016 15:06 - 55 minutesThe Minnesota Wild played with a lot of aggressiveness all week, yet were snake bit early, and rewarded greatly later on! Four players have been absolutely carrying this team the past couple weeks, some being a pretty nice surprise! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Torch, Then Torched
February 24, 2016 15:51 - 52 minutesThe Minnesota Wild's first 4 games under John Torchetti were nothing short of amazing, piling up 21 total goals. The fore mentioned hot streak ended abruptly in Xcel, as a lot of the same old malaise regained it's luster. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fire And Fired
February 18, 2016 16:03 - 54 minutesThe Minnesota Wild apparently quit on head coach Mike Yeo, and thus he was fired after the Boston game on Feb 13. Interim coach John Torchetti, who coached the AHL's Iowa Wild with significant improvements, now will try to do the same for the Minnesota Wild. So far, Torchetti has indeed lit a fire under the under-performing veterans, and youngsters alike! Also on Stitcher, and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines a...
Another Dead End?
February 10, 2016 16:16 - 50 minutesYour host harkens back to episode 8 of Brave The Wild, way back in 2009 when the cupboards in the system were bare. Are the Minnesota Wild back in the same dead end again? Also available on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Snake Bitten
January 28, 2016 15:18 - 45 minutesThe Minnesota Wild were snake bit the past two games in San Jose and Arizona. Charlie Coyle continues to emerge as this franchise's most promising player to date. Also available on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking Free!
January 22, 2016 15:59 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild since November have set some unbelievable lows on the power play, and goal scoring in general, but finally broke free Thursday night in L.A! Darcy Kuemper, like two years ago, helped the Wild end a long losing streak against a very strong Kings team, will history repeat yet again? facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Overtime Blues
January 08, 2016 15:49 - 52 minutesThe Minnesota Wild finally ended the New Years Eve curse, but after that had an up and down week. Minnesota only mustered a single point in the Florida two step, followed by a strong showing against Columbus, then wrapped things up with some sloppy play at home vs Philadelphia. "Like" Brave The Wild on Facebook @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hot And Cold
January 08, 2016 15:21The Minnesota Wild finally ended the New Years Eve curse, but after that had an up and down week. Minnesota only mustered a single point in the Florida two step, followed by a strong showing against Columbus, then wrapped things up with some sloppy play at home vs Philadelphia. "Like" Brave The Wild on Facebook @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
Coyle, Nino Shine!
December 31, 2015 20:49 - 46 minutesIn the last Brave The Wild, we talked about the struggles of Charlie Coyle, and especially Nino Niederreiter to score, so what happens? Of course, both of them pick things up big time, highlighted by three spectacular goals by Coyle in 4 games! "Like" Brave The Wild on Facebook! @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking The Script!
December 21, 2015 04:02 - 53 minutesThe Minnesota Wild in previous years under Mike Yeo had developed a script, where every single late November/December, they would have a swoon, and his job would hang by a thread. As of the past three weeks, it appears our hockey club has indeed broken that tradition, and are playing like they did last February instead! "Like" Brave The Wild on Facebook @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is This A Script?
November 28, 2015 01:36 - 48 minutesJoey is finally back to talk Minnesota Wild! It seems we've been experiencing Deja Vu the past three years or so, and your host is wondering if this team's year by year fate is on some type of script? We get caught up with everything, and go over the strange similarities, as well as some things that are quite different! "Like" Brave The Wild on Facebook @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shaky, Yet Strong!
October 18, 2015 03:50 - 1 hourThe Minnesota Wild have started out this new season with a very strong record, but it certainly wasn't as easy is their 7 out of 8 points would indicate. The Wild had to recover from a 3 goal deficit in Colorado, and went on to win in an amazing game. As for Devan Dubnyk, he's certainly not the same as last season yet, but Darcy Kuemper is reminding us of his potential! "Like" Brave The Wild on Facebook @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn mor...
Shaky, Yet Strong!
October 18, 2015 03:24The Minnesota Wild have started out this new season with a very strong record, but it certainly wasn't as easy is their 7 out of 8 points would indicate. The Wild had to recover from a 3 goal deficit in Colorado, and went on to win in an amazing game. As for Devan Dubnyk, he's certainly not the same as last season yet, but Darcy Kuemper is reminding us of his potential! "Like" Brave The Wild on Facebook @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
Season Preview 2015-2016
October 05, 2015 04:49 - 41 minutesThe Minnesota Wild, and NHL season preview for Brave The Wild is here! Joey is back to talk hockey, and he goes over how he feels certain players have taken a step forward, along with others he feels will. Joey also goes over how things will go in the NHL this season, along what teams will emerge, and which will fall downward. Does your host believe the Wild are ready to overtake the Blackhawks? "Like" Brave The Wild on Facebook @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Lin...
Season Preview 2015-2016
October 05, 2015 04:36The Minnesota Wild, and NHL season preview for Brave The Wild is here! Joey is back to talk hockey, and he goes over how he feels certain players have taken a step forward, along with others he feels will. Joey also goes over how things will go in the NHL this season, along what teams will emerge, and which will fall downward. Does your host believe the Wild are ready to overtake the Blackhawks? "Like" Brave The Wild on Facebook @bravethewild [email protected] Call into our Phone Li...
State Of The Wild 2015
July 13, 2015 03:13 - 1 hourIt's time for the annual State Of The Wild show! Joey is finally back to talk all things Wild, first we put a bow on the 2014-2015 season, then jump into the 2015 draft and free agency! "Like" Brave The Wild on Facebook @bravethewild Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have The Wild Reached Their Ceiling?
May 11, 2015 01:14 - 49 minutesThe Minnesota Wild were swept by the Chicago Blackhawks, making it the third consecutive year being eliminated by the same team. With that said, has this hockey club reached it's ceiling? How can the Wild get past this plateau, or are we stuck here? Joey gives his thoughts on all of this, along with the other series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs "Like" Brave The Wild on Facebook @bravethewild Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
These Guys Are Serious
April 27, 2015 02:54 - 1 hourThe question we all had coming into these playoffs was "Are these guys serious?" After game 4, it appeared they were not, but games 5 and 6 proved otherwise, that this team is more than serious about making a very long playoff run. The Wild now will face the Chicago Blackhawks in the post season for the third year in a row, and the second in round number 2. "Like" Brave The Wild on Facebook @bravethewild Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
In Good Position
April 20, 2015 01:43 - 38 minutesThe Minnesota Wild are in good position after the first two games in St. Louis, as they bring a 1-1 split back to Xcel Energy Center. The Wild stole home ice away from the Blues in game one, giving them a legit chance to ultimately live up to your host's prediction of Wild in six! Joey also briefly covers the other NHL playoff series! "Like" Brave The Wild @bravethewild Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices