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The Sota Pod
The Sota Pod is a collection of hockey podcasts with a strong leaning to Minnesota coverage. Our shows: Fellowship of the Rink: Minnesota Wild insider info from Joe Smith and regular interview guests MNW Young Guns: Wild Prospect talk, looking at players in Iowa Wild, College Hockey, CHL, and European leagues MNCAA: NCAA hockey talk, with an emphasis on the 6 MN-based D1 programs Wildly Informed: Minnesota Wild podcast with a big emphasis on analytics, hosted by Brett Marshall
Episodes
The Sota PodCollege Hockey College Hockey Scoreboard Show - FIGHTS in Gophers vs. Penn State Series!? | ALL NCAA Hockey Score Updates 11-23-2025
Division I Women Fri: Minnesota State 3, #2 Minnesota 1 Sat: Minnesota State 4, #2 Minnesota 1 Mercury Bischoff scored a hat trick on Saturday and scored four…
The Sota PodWildly Informed Ep33 | Joel Eriksson Ek is SO BACK: Analytics Agenda | Jesper Wallstedt DOMINATING | NHL and Hockey Analytics Podcast
NHL Contract Extension and Injury UPDATES. Minnesota Wild News and an Analytics Agenda centered around Joel Eriksson Ek and his improved play. We also talk…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep 90 - Feat. Brianna Decker | Hockey Hall of Fame | PWHL Talk | Minnesota Wild News and Updates | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Newly inducted Hockey Hall of Famer Brianna Decker joins the show to talk about her new role with the PWHL's Minnesota Frost and her career. Fellowship of the…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep185 - Yurov, Buium, & Hunt STEP UP For the Minnesota Wild | NHL News: Adrian Kempe DEAL | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep185 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep154 | SPLIT against Long Island | TOUGH Weekend Ahead against Penn State - A Minnesota Golden Gophers and NCAA College Hockey Podcast
#MNCAA Episode 154 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate talk about another series split against Long Island, where they also touch on a lot of consistencies…
The Sota PodWildly Informed Ep33 | Is Vladimir Tarasenko an ANCHOR? | Minnesota Wild CAN'T Beat the Sharks | NHL and Hockey Analytics Podcast
Is Vladimir Tarasenko an ANCHOR for the Minnesota Wild? Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT https://www.youtube.com/live/usIJ6XNon_Y…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 89 - Feat. Alex Stalock | 97 + 36 | Jumbo Joe Thornton Hall of Fame Induction | Minnesota Wild News | Minnesota Wild and Gophers Podcast
Alex Stalock, the pride of SOUTH SAINT PAUL joins the show to talk Minnesota Wild Goaltending, Playing with Jumbo Joe Thornton, and transitioning into Media…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep184 - Minnesota Wild BACK on TRACK? | Mats Zuccarello & Kaprizov INSANE GOAL | Minnesota Wild Prospects and NHL Draft Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep184 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep153 | Gophers' REDEMPTION Weeked Sweeping Notre Dame | BIG 10 Season REVIEW so FAR! - A Minnesota Golden Gophers and NCAA College Hockey Podcast
#MNCAA Episode 153 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate talk about the redemption weekend for the Gophers, sweeping Notre Dame at home. They chat about some…
The Sota PodCollege Hockey College Hockey Scoreboard Show - Gophers FINALLY Win a Series | ALL NCAA Hockey Score Updates 11-9-2025
Division I Men Fri: #16 Minnesota State 4, Bowling Green 4 (MSU wins SO) Sat: Bowling Green 1, Minnesota State 1 (BGSU wins SO) We split the points in the CCHA…
The Sota PodWildly Informed Ep32 | Analytics Agenda: Marcus Johansson | Minnesota Wild vs. Carolina Hurricanes POST-GAME | NHL & Analytics Podcast
Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT https://www.youtube.com/live/usIJ6XNon_Y Episode 32 of Wildly Informed! A weekly LIVE…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep88 - feat. Michael Russo | Marcus Johansson extension? | Minnesota Wild need the Lizard King back | A Wild and Gophers Show
Michael Russo joins to talk about the Minnesota Wild getting back on Track and Spoked Z talks about Minnesota Wild Prospects in the NCAA Fellowship of the Rink…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep183 - Minnesota Wild Prospect UPDATE | NHL Draft: Some EARLY Looks & Potential STARS - A Minnesota Wild and NHL Prospects Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep183 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to your…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep152 | Wisconsin DOMINATE the Gophers...Team can't Catch a BREAK | Notre Dame PREVIEW - A Minnesota Golden Gophers and NCAA College Hockey Podcast
#MNCAA Episode 152 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate discuss the Gophers first sweep against in two years after losing the series to Minnesota Duluth this…
The Sota PodCollege Hockey College Hockey Scoreboard Show - WISCONSIN Bullying the GOPHERS! | ALL NCAA Hockey Score Updates 11-2-2025
MN College Hockey Scoreboard Show For Games from October 30-November 1, 2025 College hockey’s been nuts this year and we’ve got ebbs and flows, peaks and…
The Sota PodWildly Informed Ep31 - Is Jared Spurgeon DONE? | Analytics Agenda: High Danger Chance Against
Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT https://www.youtube.com/live/usIJ6XNon_Y Episode 31 of Wildly Informed! A weekly LIVE…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz 182 - Wild STINK...HOCKEY FIGHTS Time | Michael Misa SCORES 1st NHL Goal in Minnesota - A Minnesota Wild and NHL Prospects Podcast
JuddzBudz Podcast Ep182 SHOW TOPICS: NHL —Dustin Wolf can’t score goals Wild —Will the real Brock Faber please stand up? —Why wouldn’t Misa score his 1st…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink -Ep 87 Feat. Max Veech | Minnesota Wild Mailbag | Fans Doom & Gloom | Uncertainty looming for Gopher Hockey - Minnesota Wild & Gophers Show
Joe Smith answers listener questions and Max Veech from MNCAA and 10k Takes joins to walk UMD sweeping the Minnesota Golden Gophers Fellowship of the Rink Ep…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep151 - feat. Kedrick Stumbris | UMD Sweep the Gophers! | Wisconsin Series Preview
#MNCAA Episode 151 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate discuss the Gophers first sweep against in two years after losing the series to Minnesota Duluth this…
The Sota PodCollege Hockey College Hockey Scoreboard Show - HUGE UPSET! UMD Sweeps the Gophers | ALL NCAA Hockey Score Updates 10-19-2025
For Games from October 16-19, 2025 Division I Men Fri: St. Thomas 2, #14 Providence 2 (UST wins SO) Sat: #14 Providence 7, St. Thomas 4 St. Thomas’ men’s…
The Sota PodWildly Informed Ep30 - Thank GOD for Gus Bus | Analytics Agenda: Kirill Kaprizov NOT SCORING 5v5
Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT https://www.youtube.com/live/usIJ6XNon_Y Episode 30 of Wildly Informed! -NHL NEWS -NHL Injuries…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep150 - Rivarly Series in GRAND FORKS RECAP | UMD Series Preview
#MNCAA Episode 150 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew and Nate dive in to the North Dakota Series split up in Grand Forks, talking about thew lows of Friday's third…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep 86 - Feat. Nate Schmidt | Yurov's 1st goal + WILD draft story | Brad Marchand Stanley Cup antics
Nate Schmidt joins the show to talk about winning the Stanley Cup! Joe Smith also talks about Danila Yurov's first goal! Fellowship of the Rink Ep 86 Joe Smith…
The Sota PodDangerous Man Brewing Company RETURNS! | Recorded at 56 Brewing | State of Hoppy
A few months after Dangerous Man Brewing Company, a staple and pioneer in the Minnesota Craft Beer scene, announced they ceased operation and production and…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep181 - Minnesota Wild Top 20 Prospects: 1-5 | SPLIT Boldy & Kaprizov? | Marchand vs Dahlin
JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 181 Top 5 and Final Segment from our 2025 Minnesota Wild Prospect Series, NHL News and SPECIAL GUEST! Stay WILD & up to date in the…
The Sota PodCollege Hockey Scoreboard Show - Takes 5 GOALS TO WIN in a North Dakota vs. Gophers Game! | ALL NCAA Hockey Updates 10-19-2025
For Games from October 16-19, 2025 Splits and ties dominated the scoreboard over the weekend. We had some old WCHA rivalries rekindled, some in-state scraps…
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Wildly Informed Ep29 - START of the 2025 Season | Analytics Agenda: 5v5 Play NOT BAD
Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT https://www.youtube.com/live/usIJ6XNon_Y Episode 29 of Wildly Informed! -NHL Contract Signings…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep149 - Gophers Shootout woes are OVER! | Preview for Rivalry weekend against North Dakota
#MNCAA Episode 149 Presented by #TheSotapod Drew chats about the loss and tire to Boston College, the shootout woes finally being behind the Gophers, and about…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep85 - feat. Michael Russo | Can Wild split Kaprizov and Boldy? | Who belongs in Minnesota vs Iowa?
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 85 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey…
The Sota PodCollege Hockey Scoreboard Show - Minnesota Golden Gophers SNAPPED the Shootout Loss STREAK | ALL NCAA Hockey Updates 10-12-2025
Boston College made another trip to the Midwest, this time stopping in Minneapolis at 3M Arena at Mariucci. The 11th-ranked Eagles came away 1-0-1 on the…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep180 - Minnesota Wild Top 20 Prospects: 6-10 | Lane Hutson Contract | Minnesota Wild Rookies
JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 180 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 84 - Feat. Brodie Ziemer of Gopher Hockey | NHL Season Opener | Minnesota Wild roster | Filip Gustavsson Contract Extention
Fellowship of the Rink Ep 84 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep179 - Top 20 Prospects: 11-15 | Daemon Hunt RETURNS | Battle of Florida BRAWL
JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 179🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep148 - Feat. Anthony Smith | Boston College News | Week 1 Gophers RECAP | Michigan Tech PREVIEW
#MNCAA Episode 148 Presented by #TheSotapod🌲 Drew and Nate are back to talk the Gophers opening their season with a split against unranked Michigan Tech, the…
The Sota PodCollege Hockey Scoreboard Show - St. Thomas HUGE Debut Win over St. Cloud | Hot Start for Gophers and Brodie Ziemer | ALL NCAA Hockey Updates 10-5-2025
It’s the opening weekend of Division I men’s college hockey and the action around the State of Hockey did not disappoint. The outcomes, however, might have…
The Sota PodWildly Informed EP28 - Kirill Kaprizov SIGNS in MINNESOTA | Analytics Agenda: Wild Penalty Kill
Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT https://www.youtube.com/live/usIJ6XNon_Y Episode 28 of Wildly Informed! -NHL Contract Signings…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep83 Feat. Eddie Olczyk | Kirill Kaprizov BIGGEST contract in NHL history | Gopher Hockey is BACK
Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 82 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep178 - Minnesota Wild Top 20 Prospects: 16-20 | Will Haight & Lambos ever get a chance?
JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 178🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to…
The Sota PodWildly Informed EP27 - Kirill Kaprizov WANTS to WIN NOW | Marco Rossi BACK for NOW...
Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT https://www.youtube.com/live/usIJ6XNon_Y Episode 27 of Wildly Informed! -New NHL Jerseys -Hockey…
The Sota PodCollege Hockey Scoreboard Show - Duluth STOMPS Syracuse | Gophers Dominate Boston College | ALL NCAA Hockey Updates 9-28-2025
College Hockey Scoreboard UPDATES for Both Womens and Mens NCAA Hockey 9-28-2025 In Syracuse, sixth-ranked UMD won the opener, shutting out the host Orange…
The Sota PodWildly Informed EP26 - Kirill Kaprizov WANTS to WIN NOW | Marco Rossi BACK for NOW...
Join us LIVE on Youtube Wednesdays at 8pm CT https://www.youtube.com/live/usIJ6XNon_Y Episode 26 of Wildly Informed! -Marco Rossi News -Kirill…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep 82 - Feat. Michael Russo | Minnesota Wild Training Camp | Kirill Kaprizov Contract Situation
Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 82 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep177 - Danila Yurov TRAINING in the USA | Brett Leason SIGNS Pro Tryout
JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 177🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 81 - Minnesota Wild MAILBAG | Kirill Kaprizov Contract...Should Wild Fans be Worried?
Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 81 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 80 - Feat. Corey Pronman | Minnesota Wild Prospect Pool Rankings | Olympic Hockey
Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 80 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey…
The Sota PodMNCAA Ep 147 - Gophers Hockey Preview 2025 | We are BACK! | Summer & Golden Gophers Preview
#MNCAA Episode 147 Presented by #TheSotapod🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of NCAA Division One College Hockey in Minnesota! New Podcast Every Thursday!…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 79 - Feat. Alec Lewis | Minnesota Vikings season | Kirill Kaprizov Contract | John Hynes Q&A
Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 79 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep176 - Corey Pronman: Prospect Pool Rankings | NHL Central Division | Boldy & Tarasenko
JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 176🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink Ep 78 - Feat. Brock Faber & Various Gopher Alumni | Eric Vegoe Talks Gopher Hockey Preview | Marco Rossi Contract Extension
Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 78 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep175 - Marco Rossi signs $15 Deal | Three Year Contract | Does Liam Ohgren have a Role?
JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 175🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 78 - Feat. Devan Dubnyk | Panic Meter on Kaprizov & Rossi | Jack Johnson PTO | Zeev Buium snubbed?
Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 77 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep174 - 5x5 "Good for both sides" | Hlinka Gretzky | Tom Dundon buys Portland Trailblazers
JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 174🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 76 - Buzz Schneider & John Harrington | Miracle Herb Brooks AGAIN | USA Hockey 1980 Olympics
Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 76 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep173 - Feat. Ryder Ritchie & Aaron Kiviharju | Remaining RFAs | Cullens to U of M | McQueen commits NCAA
JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 173🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to…
The Sota PodEp 75 - Aron Kiviharju Interview | Minnesota Wild Mailbag | Cullen Family commits to Gophers| Fellowship of the Rink
Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 75 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 74 | LJ Mooney | Montreal Canadiens | World Junior Summer Showcase | Minnesota Gophers Hockey
Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 74 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep172 - World Junior Summer Showcase | Minnesota Wild News? | South Park & Happy Gilmore 2
JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 172🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to…
The Sota PodFellowship of the Rink - Ep 73 | Minnesota Wild Schedule | Kirill Kaprizov contract negotiations | Untouchable Prospects
Fellowship of the Rink - Ep 73 Joe Smith of The Athletic talks Minnesota Wild & NCAA Golden Gophers among other various hockey topics (NHL, College Hockey…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep171 - Crosby & Fleury | Book of Mammoth | Top Utah Prospects | Porter Martone to NCAA
JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 171🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to…
The Sota PodJudd'z Budz Ep170 - WAY TOO EARLY Predictions | 2026 NHL Draft - Stanley Cup - Tankathon - Frozen Four - Minnesota Wild
JuddzBudz Podcast Episode 170🌲 Stay WILD & up to date in the world of hockey with The Sota Pod EVERY WEEKDAY! The Sota Pod offers a unique podcast dedicated to…