The Spirit of Hockey

Zach Parise & Ryan Suter's careers with the Minnesota Wild abruptly came to an end on July 13th. We snagged our NHL Cap Expert to break it down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All over the map, but lots of focus on the Islanders, cuz, well, we both love the Isles.Spirit Of Hockey Podcast presented by Northland VodkaOriginal Theme by Marshall & Lindsay RaeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would've liked to have seen the Wild make a better run since they got there, BUT we think it's largely all positive momentum from here!Presented by Northland VodkaOriginal Spirit Of Hockey Theme by Marshall & Lindsay RaeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Game 7.Nothing more need be added.GO #MNWILDSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What has to change from Game 5, the "Survival"? Will Matt Boldy play? How should he be used?And some reminders of why you should still have faith heading into Game 6. Spirit Of Hockey Presented by Northland VodkaFollow on Twitter:@1SpiritOfHockey@PaulFletcher971@MarkDParrishSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Panicked? Freaking out? Let us be your therapy. This quick "minnesode" catches us up after the shit show that was game 3, but why there's no need to panic!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots of talking about the Wild and hockey'sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parrish mocked and ridiculed Fletcher about 7 games ago when Paul wanted to bet Kaprisov would get to 30 goals. Also, he was so sure he wouldn't Mark gave him 10-1 odds. WELL, now, it's got Mark sweatin' a bit. Also, Fletcher has an awesome chat with MOOSE, Marcus Foligno calls, we blow through a load of Wild topics, what an incredible douche Tom Wilson is and what's wrong with the league and a couple retirements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We rattle through a boat load of Wild topics, reflect on an awesome night of pull tab losing AND make a giant Kaprisov bet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tourney's times 2 and Mark is super excited.Which Wild team are they?Also, we talked about Taylor Hall for an absurdly long time.Spirit Of Hockey Presented by Northland Vodka@1SpiritOfHockey@PaulFletcher971@MarkDParrishOriginal Spirit Of Hockey Theme Song by Marshall & Lindsey RaeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Without Parrish, Fletcher goes on the power play with Paul Martin and Zach HalversonSpirit Of Hockey Presented by Northland Vodka@1SpiritOfHockey@PaulFletcher971@MarkDParrishOriginal Spirit Of Hockey Theme Song by Marshall & Lindsey RaeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Wild made a pretty big statement to the league by beating Vegas back to back. What does that really mean though? The powerplay, does it just need a bounce or does it need work?PLEASE GOD, don't let COVID shut us down again!And lots more. Spirit Of Hockey Presented by Northland Vodka@1SpiritOfHockey@PaulFletcher971@MarkDParrishOriginal Spirit Of Hockey Theme Song by Marshall & Lindsey RaeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OMGOSH. The Wild lost some games. It's over. Call it. Let's look forward to the draft. This season is clearly lost! Plus Parise in the press box.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We rifled through topics this week.......the Colorado crushing, the changing of the guard (as it seems), Hockey Day Minnesota, where Parise ranks in Wild scoring this year is interesting, oh, and, delayed by poop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jam packed for #6Andrew Brunette joins to discuss the greatest goal ever scored in Minnesota and it's probably not the one you're thinking of, we also catch up on his Florida Panthers and their incredible start.Wild are back, sort of.And Fletcher shows Parrish how to get bought out.Follow on Twitter@1SpiritOfHockey@PaulFletcher971@MarkDParrishSpirit Of Hockey Original Theme by Marshall & Lindsay RaeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we wait for COVID to sweep through the Wild locker room......congrats on retirement to one of the true Minnesota Wild greats, Mikko Koivu. We discuss what made Mikko so great. Parrish shares some great personal stories as well.Spirit Of Hockey Presented by Northland Vodka@1SpiritOfHockey@PaulFletcher971@MarkDParrishOriginal Spirit Of Hockey Theme Song by Marshall & Lindsey RaeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the dumbest questions ever uttered gets exposed.Trades, Mark back to the NHL Network, Wild COVID, insights from Ken Morrow and oh so much more.Follow on Twitter:@1SpiritOfHockey@MarkDParrish@PaulFletcher971Presented by Northland VodkaSpecial thanks to SotaStickSpirit Of Hockey Original Theme by Marshall & Lindsay RaeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a goalie controversy? OR could there be? What things need to change for the Wild to turn around this 2 game skid?Marky & Fletcher dive into this and more in episode 3 of the Spirit Of HockeyTwitter follow:@1SpiritOfHockey@MarkDParrish@PaulFletcher971Spirit Of Hockey theme courtesy of Marshall & Lindsey RaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kaprisov appears to be the complete package, so.....he gets his own song.Fletcher has an issue with Coach Evason, sort of.Parrish is still SO IN LOVE with Matt Cullen and it's adorable.Presented by Northland VodkaSpecial thanks to SotaStickSpirit Of Hockey song written & recorded by Marshall & Lindsey RaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New name.New logo.New theme song.Still Mark Parrish & Paul Fletcher.We are The Spirit Of Hockey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We back.New name. New logo. New theme song.Same old awesome hockey banter & random shenanigans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who knows what we're going to hit on....I mean it's been awhile.....lots to cover.....Wiffle Wars, Wild free agency, NHL free agency and......FENTON FEVERSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much like the Apollo 13, it was touch and go for awhile, but we've finally re-entered Earth's atmosphere and we come bearing Backes. David Backes is back in the Twin Cities after an amazing Cup run with the Bruins and he's already up to lots of good. Hear about the super cool charity event he and his wife, Kelly, have coming up in a few weeks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since Fletcher will be visiting Mickey Mouse next week and there likely won't be an episode. We give you BOTH outcomes!! The Blue winning the Cup and the Bruins winning the Cup. You know, choose your own adventure, sort of.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nixed Kessel trade, this Cup Final is already awesome and only going to get better, plus Mark is back from Italy......in this episode he said "and watching cats pee all over his tree".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Mark in Italy, the other Parrish completed the Parrish Fletcher podcast. 2 topics. The Sharks and a Lake Whitefish were caught.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Conference Finals are pretty much polar opposites of each other. Also, Parrish is going to Italy......OH GOOD FOR HIM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2nd round of the playoffs are in the books. The Blues were singin that sweet music with their play, but what's up with that celebration song? The Landeskog play maybe decided the series, was he offsides?! And is Boston settling into a Cup run?!? Or can Carolina's speed slow down the run?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not a mouse, so much as a rat. Has the rat gone too far? Also, are the playoffs suddenly boring? A very laser focused, short & sweet episode of the PFPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round 1 was as frenzied as any in recent memory. Comebacks, upsets, overtimes, animosity, etc etc. We try to corral the crazy, hitting the biggest stories from each series and try to figure out what to expect in round 2. Phew! And figure out when a good time to breath is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A full hour of hockey......we trek through every series and give each other tons of crap along the way. PLUS, the boys from On The Bench surprise with a visit in the SotaStick.com Studios and drop a bombshell. AND we're joined by a new friend, Pete Jensen, fantasy hockey expert with the NHL Network. It's 80 LBS. of hockey in a 10 LB. bag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final Wild season wrap, short and sweet + the Blackhawks screwed us again, but how? Our annual playoff picks which are always a doozey. We've got playoff brackies this year as well with a chance for you to win a sweet prize pack from SotaStick.com! Especially with the Wild out this year, we've aligned with our beloved Islanders this playoff season, so Mike Carver from the Isle Seat Podcast joins to give us some insights from the Island!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Parrish & Fletcher just start rambling with no game plan and came to realize, the future is pretty damn exciting for your Minnesota Wild. Some college hockey gibberish as well. DaBeauty League worked in a bit too. All the while Parrish is battling through an undisclosed "lower body injury"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Parrish out in NY doing NHL Network type things, Fletcher called in a big gun. Hockey royalty joins the show, Rob McClanahan from the 1980 Miracle On Ice Gold Medal hockey team. The topics are run THROUGHOUT the hockey world. A Whitecaps salute as well as talk about Rob's daughter and her blossoming career at Dartmouth. The Miracle On Ice Fantasy Camp and what it means to Rob and the guys from the team? How was Herb Brooks as a Coach, really? How accurate was the Miracle movie and how did it affect the lives of the players? Plus some Wild talk and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How we can make the State Hockey Tourney even better.Why we'll never quit on the Wild.What should or could the Wild do this offseason?Fletcher is going back to Miracle On Ice Fantasy Camp.Who's behind that "Everyone Hates Edina" shirt?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year. It's State High School hockey tourney time! Section games, state tourney, all of it. PLUUUUUS, trade deadline, why you should be rejuvenated with your Minnesota Wild, Parrish praises a team for going for it, 39th anniversary of the Miracle On Ice AND some quick Carey Price and New York Islanders talk as well. We are ALL. OVER. HOCKEY.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the trading of Charlie Coyle and acquisition of Ryan Donato......we just had to break it down quick. Also, how's Joe Mauer going to look at the Hendrickson Foundation Celebrity game? Oh and snow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Hendrickson joined to talk all things Hendrickson Foundation and the 3rd Hockey Festival happening this weekend at the Blaine Super Rink.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seriously one of our best episodes in a long time.....we rambled on about pond hockey and it's impact on the game, the Top 75 High School players of all time, where does Parrish rank? Some random Wild rambling too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hockey heavy episode. Wild ain't pretty, right now. Buy or sell?Islanders are killin' it without Tavares.Crosby vs. McDavid debate continues to rage on and enrages Fletcher.Also, #TVTalk......what Parrish is watching and what Fletcher wants you to watch on Netflix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All star weekend, including Mark's memory of Patrick Roy asking for his stick at the 2002 All Star game.....it doesn't end the way you think it does. Also, did you hear the word Grover from Sesame Street said?! F is for what?! Oh and we check out a bit of the Weezer Teal Album.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super heavy concentrated dose of hockey in this one, kids. Breakdown the trades for the Wild. What was lost. What we can expect to gain. Also, what should absolutely be an official state holiday in Minnesota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SO much to catch up on. A buzz around the NHL + Wild + Judah + The Lion + Who would you want to be stuck in an elevator with + riled up about the instigator + moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined, in the SotaStick.com studio, by John Barr who single-handedly started and grew the grassroots movement that got the NHL back to Seattle. Plus, what the hell is wrong with the Wild? Oh and Merry Christmas. As always, thanks to Warrior Hockey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jammed packed little episode here people. NHL to Seattle, Minnesota Wild and, of course, Judah & The Lion cuz we love them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just lots of hockey talky. From the pond, to the big rink and even at a Children's Hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What the hell is a "PieCaken". Parise scores a big one, some coaches get fired, the Sabres are ON fire and how do musicians play guitar & sing at the same time?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We compare the Cities Sampler finale to Parrish retiring and it actually makes sense. We also talk about some significant players who are actually retiring. Plus real talk about the NHL's concussion payouts to retired players, etc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A supplemental episode devoted entirely to Bob Naegele Jr. who just passed away. We felt he deserved a stand alone episode for the incredible work he did in bringing hockey back to Minnesota as well as general contributions to our community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.