MN HOCKEY LIFE

Mike chats with Strength and Conditioning guru Sean Skahan and the Mike and Dave rate teams on the Panic-O-Meter before sections.3:00-30:20 Panic-O-Meter30:20-end Sean SkahanSean's Contactshttps://skahansports.com/https://www.instagram.com/sskahan/

Dave and Mike discuss if Section seeding matter and chat about games with huge implications this weekend.

Mike and Dave chat about the standout players and teams at the Moose Goheen Tournament. Note: at 3:40 Mike states Minnetonka won the Tourney which was meant to be Moorhead. Players Mentioned: Bauer Sullivan, Dean Stevens, Colton Crook, Jake Burmis, Easton Dozark, Joey Cullen, Harrison Betker, Cash Hardie Braeden Eull, Vincent Staloch, Henry Buttweiler, John Gramer, Landon Medlin, Paxon Madill, Mason Schmenauer, Randy Dann, Beck Thoreson, Ethan Wise, Max Butter, Johan Johnston, George Mattson, Even Lyke, Luke Hauser, Carter Nash, Cam Coulter, and Cooper Corona....others

The guys discuss the rankings of Minnesotans on the list and the overall perspective of Minnesota prospects in the NHL Draft

Dave and Mike discuss the top goalies playing Minnesota High School Hockey. The guys also talk about teams outside the top 10 that may bethreats come playoff time.

Dave and Mike chat about the freshmen that are having an impact at the high school level. Players discussed: Porter Bayer, Brody Lockman, Jonny Bloedow, Brody Ruprecht, Dawson Ernst, Luke Christopherson, Jaxon Cook, Cam Hester, Carter Hunsaker, Bennet Mackenzie, Maverick McKinnon, Nash Roed

Mike and Dave talk Minnesota High School Hockey rankings,…. players that are putting on a good show early in the season,…. and a little about the Minnesota Frost.

Mike and Dave breakdown some Mr. Hockey hopefuls and chat about the wonderful start of the Minnesota High School Hockey season.

Mike and Dave talk about what to expect from each of the 8 sections this year in Class AA.

Mike and Dave's Class A season preview and a discussion on the implications of NCAA allowing CHL players to participate in college hockey starting in 2025-26…. The player pool just got a lot bigger folks!   As always, thanks for listening,…. don't forget to subscribe. Mnhockeylife.com and we are on TikTok, X, and Instagram

Back for season 4 of the podcast. Mike talks about what is the proper way for associations to select their teams and relays recent news in the State of Hockey.   1:40 Tryouts and evaluations talk 6:30 Moorhead's Bantam AA team is a must watch 9:50 Jackson Strukel injury update 10:10 Section 7A will be battle 14:15 Tommy Miller of Hill looks like a breakout this year 16:30 Gavin White of Shakopee Bantam AA is a player to watch   Follow on X @mnhockeylife Email: mnhockeylife247@gmail.com

Mike chats about commitments, mailbag, and Player of the Year Finalists

Mike talks about the rankings of the top 25 forwards, 10 defensemen, and 5 goalies that are from hockey paradise. Remember to follow on X @mnhockeylife

In this Episode I talk the World juniors and the 2026 WJC coming to Minnesota. I mention the Championship is against Finland, but of course its against Sweden: I go over the attributes of Griffin Storey, The MN Hockey Life Prospect of the Week: Discuss recent Minnesota born commitments: Talk about Minnesota High School Hockey Boys Hockey AA Rankings: Talk about the PWHL and some of the rules that the league has. Thanks for listening Follow on X (Twitter): @mnhockeylife

-Chat about the MN Hockey Life Rankings, talk about the NA3HL Showcase, and a little about the MN Hockey Life Prospect of the Week.

-Minnesota High School Rankings -Prospect of the Week -US Youth Olympics team announced.

Minnesota High School Hockey rankings, prospects to watch, player of the week, University of St. Thomas talk.

….Boys AA High School Hockey Rankings. I introduce the new MNHockeyLife Player of the Year Awards and answer some mailbag questions.

Dave and Mike talk about how losing a player to NTDP opens up opportunities for other players. The guys also chat about who were the winners from the NTDP roster announcement.

The guys talk about the Bantam State Tournament and discuss some of the top performances at the National Team Development Camp.

Dave and Mike talk about the 12 Minnesota prospects selected to compete in the NTDP Camp next week. -Other Topics Discussed: Recap of the State Tourney Weekend Bantam State Tourney Early Top 10 for Class AA Next Season

Mike and Dave preview the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament.

Dave and Mike chat about the road to the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament and look at the ten Mr. Hockey Finalist.

Dave and Mike make another wager on what teams will make the Class A and AA Minnesota Boys High School Hockey Tournament.

Mike shares which Minnesotans he would select for the National Team Development Camp. The guys also discuss some rankings and happenings around the Minnesota hockey scene.

The guys chat about the top defensemen in Minnesota High School Hockey and discuss their picks to win the Minnesota Bantam AA State Tournament in March.

Jayson Shaugaby Minnesota Mr. Hockey? Mike and Dave (and most of Minnesota) think so and talk why he will win the award in March. The guys also chat About a few 2007's trending upward and go over Class AA and A Rankings.

Dave and Mike chat about prospects they like from the Moose Goheen Tournament. The guys also talk Minnesota High School hockey and rankings.

Dave and Mike chat about the NHL Central Scouting's mid-term prospect rankings for the 2023 NHL Draft.

Dave and Mike talk high school hockey and spotlight some prospects (Henry Lechner, Will Ingemann, Zander Billins, and Tyler Ouren). The guys also chat about: -Commitments: Easton Young of Grand Rapids to Augustana- Top 2007 Malachi McKinnon to the Long Island Gulls- Jayson Shaugabay the all-time point leader at Warroad- and Cruz Lucius to the WHL.

Dave and Mike breakdown some Minnesota High School Hockey rankings and spotlight some prospects (Luka Rohloff, Sam Schulte, and Ryan Lund). The guys also chat about: -Commitments: Jake Peterson (Rosemount) to Air Force, Broten Sabo (Rosemount) to Alaska -The World Juniors and the World Junior Challenge -The # 1 Gophers and the up and coming University of St. Thomas -Import rules for junior hockey -Women's pro league gets raise.

Rogers High School holds the top spot in the rankings. The guys chat about Peyton Blair of Centennial and why he should be considered one of the top seniors in the state. They also highlight some top 2007's and talk about some Minnesotans doing well in AAA Hockey, the USHL, and the NHL.

The guys discuss news, rankings, and breakdown games from the opening weekend of the Minnesota State High School Hockey season. -Mike gives the six teams he (and others) will be scouting the most this season. -Dave and Mike go over some potential Mr. Hockey candidates for the season. -The guys choose what players they would give scholarships to. (Players discussed in the episode: Joey DelGreco, Tanner Bruender, John Stout, Jack Christ, Javon Moore, Ashton Schultz, Jackson Ernst, Ryan Lund, Simon Seidl, Tyler Hennen, and many others.)

The season kickoff show! The guys chat about Mike's Top 10 Minnesota High School Hockey Rankings. They also talk about players that transferred schools and those players that have decided to play juniors this season. The Minnesota Boys High School Hockey Season kicks off November 23rd. for more content mnhockeylife.com follow on twitter: @mnhockeylife

Mike and Dave chat about the Bantam Elite League and take a look at Minnesota prospects that have committed since August 1st.

Mike and Dave discuss the attributes of 2022 NHL Draft prospect Connor Kurth. The Future Minnesota Gopher completed his career in Dubuque of the USHL with 50 goals and 72 assists for 122 points in 114 games. He notched 81 points (35 goals and 46 assists) in 62 games this past season. Kurth was named the 2022 Dave Tyler Junior Player of the Year, given the most outstanding American-born player in junior hockey. Kurth is in good company as former number 1 pick Jack Hughes, Kyle Connor, Tucker Poolman, Blake Coleman, and Joe Pavelski are just a couple of the players that have won the award.

Mike and Dave discuss the attributes of 2022 NHL Draft prospect Jimmy Snuggerud .The Future Minnesota Gopher is ranked 11th (North American Skaters) by NHL's Central Scouting Service in their final rankings.

Mike and Dave discuss the attributes of 2022 NHL Draft prospect Zam Plante. The Future UMD Bulldog is ranked 64th (North American Skaters) by NHL's Central Scouting Service in their final rankings. Zam Plante Scouting Report

Mike and Dave discuss the Wild vs. Blues playoff series and dive into Central Scouting's Final 2022 NHL Draft rankings. Other topics discussed: -Ryan O'Neill wins NAHL MVP -High Performance teams selected -USHL Draft

Mike and Dave chat about the High Performance U-16 Tournament that was held at the Plymouth Ice Center. The guys highlight the play of William Zellers, Simon Seidl, Keaton Weis, Cameron Dean, Gavin Uhlenkamp, Jackson Ernst, Brittan Alstead, and Owen Durigan.

Mike and Dave discuss the attributes of 2022 NHL Draft prospect Sam Rinzel. The Future Minnesota Gopher and Chaska native was ranked 26th (North American Skaters) by NHL's Central Scouting Service in their mid-term rankings.

Mike shares his excitement of the Tommies getting Casy Laylin and talks about UST's roster for next season. The guys also discuss the Seven Minnesotans that made the NTDP'S U-17 team and the Frozen Four.

Dave and Mike share their thoughts on the NTDP Evaluation Camp,... Talk about the Gophers Frozen Four run,... and dish on the Wild's winning streak. Follow on Twitter @mnhockeylife If you have a question or comment: mnhcokeylife247@gmail.com

Mike and Dave Talk about the nine Minnesotans that will be taking part in the National Training Development Program Evaluation Camp…. The guys take a look at the Wild Trade Deadline move to acquire Marc-André Fleury….Also give insight about the Bantam AA and recognize the greatness in the the Moorhead Hockey Association. Thanks for listening and follow for more news on twitter @MNHockeyLife or at mnhockeylife.com.

Dave and Mike chat about the greatest tournament in the nation. The guys throw out some stats, highlight some players, and pick their winners. Follow on twitter @mnhockeylife and checkout mnhockeylife.com

Mike and Dave chat about the boys MN High School Sections (playoffs for out of state listeners) and the Minnesota Girls State High School Hockey Tournament recap…… or maybe notL. Also some Bantam prospects talk. Thanks for listening. Follow on twitter @mnhockeylife Any questions or comments? Email mnhockeylife247@gmail.com

Dave and Mike make a wager on what teams will make the Class A and AA Minnesota Boys High School Hockey Tournament.

Mike and Dave talk about MN High School prospects, chat about Shattuck's U14 team, and look at the tricky agility attribute. Follow on Twitter @mnhockeylife Link to agility article: https://hockeytraining.com/agility/

Mike and Dave talk about Oliver Moore committing to the Gophers! Also, they chat about Barrett Hall, Will Skahan, Luke Portner, coaches, and Shakopee High School Hockey. As always, thank you so much for the listening. Minnesota.....Top of the Hockey Food Chain! ;)

Mike and Dave chat about the players that impressed them from the Moose Goheen Bantam AA Tournament in White Bear Lake. The guys also discuss the Rogers hockey program, Mounds View High School Team, and Spring Lake Park's Blake Lueck. As always, thank you so much for the listening.

Mike gives quick viewing notes on St. Thomas Academy defenseman Will Skahan, Chaska defenseman Sam Rinzel, and Prior Lake forward Alex Bump. As always, thank you so much for the listen as the popularity of the show continues to grow. Follow on twitter @mnhockeylife