On The Pond

In this episode the boys welcome former Moorhead Spud and current North Dakota hockey player Ethan Frisch.  Ethan talks about his high school days, the state tourney experience, his decision to leave school and play juniors, playing with Jake Sanderson, his hockey camps and more.  Give a listen, leave a review and enjoy!

In this episode the boys welcome former Stillwater Pony and current assistant coach at Chaska to the podcast, Wilson Housley.  He talks about his current squad, his playing days in high school and club hockey, what it's like to work with Matt Cooke and what they are building at Total Package Hockey.  Enjoy!

In this episode the boys welcome the head coach of the Minot Minotauros, Cody Cambell.  Cody talks about the crazy journey that he has been on as a youth hockey player and a coach in the hockey world.  Give it a listen, leave us a review, download the FTP app and Enjoy!

In episode 51 of On the Pond the boys welcome former Moorhead Spud and current Concordia Cobber, Cole O'Connell.  They discuss the current Moorhead teams, Cole's current team, his great season and the state hockey tournament.  Give it a listen, download the FTP app and Enjoy!

In this episode of On the Pond the boys stay guest free and talk High school, College and NHL Hockey, along with Timberwolves, Gymnastics and Cows.  Give it a listen, download the FTP app and enjoy.  

In this epi the boys welcome Joey Hanowski, Little Falls Flyers head coach.  He talks about his undefeated start to the season, the states leading scorer, Matt Filippi, his confidence in some freshman on his squad, Sam's horrible calls while reffing and more.  Give a listen, leave a review and enjoy.

In this episode they boys welcome former Hermantown Hawk and current Minnesota State Maverick, Ryan Sandelin.  They discuss his days playing for Hermantown, his recruiting process, why he didn't play at UMD for his dad and the current state of the Mavericks and more.  Enjoy!

In this episode the boys welcome current St. Cloud State Husky and former Thief River Falls standout, Brendan Bushy.  Enjoy! 

In this episode the boys welcome Alex Micheletti to the show, he talks NCCA hockey, Minnesota State Mankato Hockey, pasta, Gophers football and more, Enjoy!

In this episode the boys bring in the head coach for the Warroad Warriors boys hockey team, Jay Hardwick.  He fills us in on his squad, the expectations for the season,  strength of his teams schedule and more.  After Jay, the boys have fun with twitter parody account @MNHockeystar, he runs over his MR. Hockey lists, rankings, state tourney teams and coffee.  Enjoy.

In this episode the boys welcome Roseau Rams standout hockey player and Future St. Cloud State Husky, Thor Byfuglien.  Thor talks about playing in then USHL with the Chicago Steel and his reasons for returning to high school for his senior season, and as always, after the interview the boys have some fun with meaningless chatter.  Enjoy!

In this episode the boys bring one of the NCHC officiating supervisors Mike Schmitt.  He rehashes his days of working NCAA Frozen four games, NCHC games, youth hockey and his favorite memories of years gone by.  After the interview the boys talk deer hunting, more general hockey talk and show their immense knowledge on the WNBA, NFL and NHL.  Enjoy!http://www.followthepuck.com

In this episode the OTP boys bring in @Followthepuck for the first episode of this season and interview Rico Blasi the head coach of the University of St Thomas mens hockey team.  He talks about the jump to playing D1, his years at Miami Ohio, rating the stadium popcorn and how he is building his program into a D1 contender.   After the interview the boys discuss MN High School hockey and Sam's lock to win the AA state title next March.  Enjoy!

This week On The Pond, we are joined by our newest sponsor, 7th Avenue Pizza. They guys talk about how the brand came to be, how fast it's growing, and future plans of expanding sales territory. The guys also dive into their love of hockey and all things Minnesota. Enjoy, with a slice of 7th Ave!2

This week On the Pond we are joined by former Warroad Warrior and current UMD Bulldog forward, Kobe Roth. Topics Covered This Week:- Being apart of Warroad Hockey- Recovering from injuries - Junior Hockey - Playing for UMD  - Coach Sandelin stories - Returning for a 5th yearEnjoy!

This week we have an OTP first, a Minn. State Mankato Maverick. Listing in as we are joined by Jack McNeely, defenseman for Mankato. Topics covered this week:-  Lakeville North Hockey - Winning State- USHL - Tri-City & Muskegon- Winning the Clark Cup - MSU-Mankato Hockey - Frozen Four- College Town- Coach HastingsEnjoy!

On The Pond this week we were joined by 3x state champ and Harvard commit, Hannah Chorske. Along with Hannah, we were joined by her father, Tom, who is a Gopher Alum and owner of the NAHL's St. Cloud Norsemen.- State Tourney- Covid Season- Hannah's commitment to Harvard- Hill Murray- Norseman/NAHL- Frozen Four Predictions- Brett Chorske & Colorado College

This week On The Pond we welcomed Follow The Puck, operator of Minnesota's most dedicated high school hockey twitter account and podcast.- State Tourney- How FTP His Start- Too Late Tourney Predictions- New FTP App - Coming Soon!- College Hockey & Frozen Four Predictions- FTP JayEnjoy!

This week, we welcome Coach Scott Oliver to The Pond. Scott was a a great interviewee who will pull you in with stories of his journey to where he is today, great insight into players he's coached over the years, MN state title teams he's coached in Roseau and East Grand Forks, and the MN high school elite league. Coach O also gives some great tips for success to anyone involved in youth hockey from players to coaches. We hope you enjoy this weeks' episode as much as we did! Lets Ride.

This week On The Pond, we had on a Minnesota beauty in Jack Ahcan. Jack talked about his time growing up in the Twin Cities area and some of the tough choices he had to make as a multi-sport athlete. He also talked a bit about his days in the USHL and shared some lights out stories from his time at SCSU, and how he ended up going to SCSU. He was a great guest and we can't wait to see him in NHL someday very soon.

This week we were joined by a couple of Section 8 beauties in Cole Smith and Mitch McClain. Cole is currently with the Chicago Wolves in the AHL, but made his NHL debut earlier this season with Nashville. Mitch is with the AHL's Iowa Wild. Both guys are Brainerd area natives and are doing something special to give back to the program that raised them. Listen in to find out more on that! Both guys also share their career paths and some great memories to go with. Enjoy!Section 8 Mentality Hats: https://www.etsy.com/listing/942132046/on-the-pond-s8m-hat?ref=shop_home_feat_2&bes=1

This week we welcomed ASU senior captain and forward, Johnny Walker to The Pond. Johnny talks about his career as a junior hockey journeyman with some outrageous penalty minutes great stories mixed in. Hear how he ended up playing for his hometown Sun Devils, and find out what a day in the life of an ASU hockey player is like. As some bonus content, Johnny talks about his experience going on Spittin' Chiclets. Enjoy!

This week On The Pond we were joined by an extremely skilled hockey player, and an extremely humble guy. He committed to play for the Golden Gophers in high school, and was drafted in the 4th round of the NHL draft to the Buffalo Sabres right after his senior year. This guy is tearing up the USHL right now for the Fargo Force after being sidelined for over a year due to injury. Listen in this week to learn a little more about the career of former Roseau Ram, Aaron Huglen. Enjoy!

This week On The Pond we were honored to be joined by 2020 Hobey Baker Award finalist, former Chilliwack Chief in the BCHL, current UND forward and captain, Jordan Kawaguchi. Jordan gives some great insight into his career including the path he's taken, who's influenced him, what makes playing at UND special, as well as some great stories from along the way. This guy has got a future in the NHL and we wish him all the best. Enjoy!

This week On The Pond we are joined by 2016 1st round NHL draft pick, 2x natty champ at UMD, and Mr. Hockey as a Blaine Bengal; Riley Tufte. Listen in on a deep dive into Riley's career including his high school days and why he decided to stick around all four years, winning 2 natties playing for Coach Sandelin, the grind of trying to carve out a role on an NHL roster, and making the Stars' taxi squad. Riley is a class act and we wish him all the best this season with Dallas. Enjoy!

This week On The Pond, we are joined by a true journeyman in the hockey world. This guy has played junior hockey for teams and towns you've never heard of, is a NCAA DIII National Champ with Eau Claire, and now is at the helm of scouting for the Bismarck Bobcats of the NAHL, Minnesota scout for Tri City of the USHL, and assistant coach for MN high school hockey super power and second most hated team; St. Thomas Academy. Join us as Niko talks about wild stories from his NAHL days, playing hockey for Eau Claire, how he got into coaching, and what he looks for most in a player as a scout. Enjoy!

This week On The Pond, we are joined by 2-time North Dakota captain and 2016 National Champion, Gage Ausmus. Gage is great story teller and he brought some great ones for you to hear this week. He is an absolute open book when talking about his playing days all the way from East Grand Forks High School, to the US NTDP, to UND, and finally to the ECHL. There's great stories from the Natty Season at UND, Jack Eichel and NTDP, and even a bit about a bonfire that got outta hand and a 40 hour bus ride in The Coast. Enjoy!Check out Gage's business Minne Movers at www.minnemovers.com

This week we welcome former Moorhead Spud D-man, St. Cloud State Huskie, and now current Moorhead Spud head coach; Jon Ammerman. Jon gives us a look back at his playing days from both college and high school. He also goes in depth to his coaching career from his first job with Windom, MN high school to a state tourney appearance and playing on Hockey Day in Minnesota as coach of the Spuds. Enjoy!

This week we welcomed two guys who know their way around Minnesota High School Hockey. They know this topic so well, that they wrote a book filled with stories and memories from all 75 years of the state high school hockey tournament, aka "The Tourney". Join us this week as we hear from David and Loren about the process of writing this masterpiece and how it all came to be. Also get an insiders perspective on the top five teams for both AA and A heading into the '20-'21 season, as well as five players to keep an eye on in the state of hockey. Enjoy!Get your signed copy of Tourney Time here - 20% off using the code xmas2020:https://legacy.sportngin.com/register/form/993454772#_ga=2.31856445.2078600632.1607405300-111413587.1607405300

This week On The Pond we are joined by one the most talented and well respected beat writers in the college hockey world. Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald. Brad has been covering University of North Dakota Hockey for 15 years now with unparalleled dedication. Listen in as Brad talks about the NCHC Bubble in Omaha; *BREAKING NEWS*, college hockey hot topics, and his career as a writer. Brad gives great insight into the landscape of college hockey and tells some great stories to go along with it. Enjoy!

If you know 'em, you love 'em. Join us On The Pond this week as we have on a hockey legend of section 8, not because he played here, but because he coached here, on multiple levels. This week we've got national player of the year with BSU, 2X natty champ with BSU, former Warroad Laker, former assistant coach for prestigious DI programs including UND and Western Mich., former head coach of East Grand Forks boys and girls hockey teams, and current bench boss of the BSU women's hockey team; Jim Scanlan. Listen in as Scanny talks about his playing career, his coaching career, some of his mentors, and the story of how he got to where he is today. Enjoy!

This week On The Pond we welcomed an absolute character from Section 8 in Aaron Herdt. Aaron talks about his playing days and shares some phenomenal stories from along the way. Aaron talks about how special it is to be a Spud and play high school hockey in Minnesota. We also dive into his wild journey that ultimately landed him at home with Concordia College in Moorhead. Enjoy!

This week On The Pond we welcome 3x MN State Tourney Qualifier as a Duluth East Greyhound, NCAA National Champion with North Dakota, and newly retired from the Orlando Solar Bears, Trevor Olson. Trevor was an absolute character and shared some great insight into all sides of playing hockey at a high level; from his time in high school all the way up through his time in the ECHL with Orlando. He also takes a deep dive into the championship season at UND and talks about what's next for him. Enjoy!

Join us On The Pond this week as we welcome Minnesota State High School Hockey Champ as a Roseau Ram, Fargo Force and St. Cloud State Alum, former 4th round pick for the Nashville Predators, and now current SCSU assistant coach, Nick Oliver. Nick gives great insight into his playing days including the tight knit groups in Roseau and all the great influences he's had on his coaching career through the years. He also talks about his journey into the coaching world and how he's gotten to where he is today. Enjoy!

We are back with Season 2 of OTP, thanks for sticking with us! This week we welcomed Stanley Cup Champion, 11 year NHL veteran, Minnesota Gopher, USA World Junior Team Member, FSN Wild Commentator, and now Assistant GM of the NAHL's St. Cloud Norseman; Tom Chorske. Tom dives deep into his resume and shares some great stories from his play days including facing Wayne Gretzky, Chris Chelios' hangover cure, winning The Cup, as well as an update on what he's up to now. Enjoy!

Welcome back to The Pond after a 2 week pause. We've got a great interview on tap this week with former Minnesota Northstar, Minnesota Gopher, and Hibbing High School Great, Pat Micheletti. Pat tells some great stories - especially for the MN hockey historians out there. He also gives us a career rewind and an update of what he's up to today - hockey analytics and calling games on TV. Enjoy!

This week we welcome former Air Force Falcon, Penticton Vee, and Bemidji Lumberjack Matty Serratore to The Pond. Matt shares some great stories from his playing days as well as some really great insight into his career at the Air Force Academy and what playing there and going to school there was like. He also talks about his relationship with his dad, Tom, and his uncle, Frank - head coach at Air Force. Enjoy!

Join us On The Pond this week as we welcome former NHL 2nd round draft pick, Paul Bittner. Paul is a former Crookston Pirate, Portland Winterhawk, and currently plays in the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. He is an absolute character and shared some unbelievable stories from his years playing hockey thus far. You're guaranteed to get a laugh from this guy. Enjoy!

This week On The Pond we are joined by 2-time All-American, 2-time NCAA national champion, NAHL Goaltender of the Year, Minnesota High School Goaltender of the Year, recent Hershey Bear signee, former UMD Bulldog and Grand Rapids Thunderhawk; Hunter Shepard. Hunter has had an incredible career that just keeps getting better. Listen in this week to hear things from Hunter's perspective and to get some great stories from his experiences at all different levels of the game. Enjoy!

This week On The Pond we are joined by 2-time NCAA National Champion with Minnesota-Duluth, former Grafton-Park River Spoiler and Austin Bruin, Jade Miller. Jade talks about small town hockey atmosphere from Grafton, ND to Austin, MN. He shares some great stories from his time in the NAHL and takes a deep dive into his career with the Bulldogs where he and the Dogs accomplished something most hockey players never will; going back-to-back as national champs. Enjoy!

This week On The Pond we have a very fun group of guests. Adam Brady, Ian Janco, Isak Bergland, and Adam Lovick. The fellas talk about their days playing high school hockey in Minnesota, life in the NAHL and OJHL, as well as share some fun stories from their time playing for Bemidji State. It was great to get them all in the same room while they were in town for the Nagle Golf Tournament. Enjoy!

This week we welcomed professional hockey veteran journeyman and former Ohio State Buckeye, Zac Dalpe to The Pond. Zac has played over 140 NHL games, most notably with the Canucks under head coach John Tortorella. Tune in this week to hear about Zac's career before the pros, a great Torts story, and what type of captain he is on and off the ice. Zac also goes into why his time with the Minnesota Wild meant so much to him. Enjoy!

This week on the pond we update our listeners on the pine trees, Fourth of July plans, tell some funny junior hockey stories, and even play a little trivia. Two guarantees in life: Ikes doesn't fight and Schmitty is not a history guy. Enjoy!

Join us this week on the pond as we welcome current St. Cloud State head coach, NCAA national champion as an assistant coach with Minnesota-Duluth, and former professional hockey player, Brett Larson. Coach Larson shares some great stories from his time in the minor leagues and in Europe before we take a deep dive into his coaching career and how he got to where he is today. Enjoy!

This week On the Pond we welcome former Roseau Ram and Fargo Force defenseman, Cole Bjugson. This guy has got one of the most interesting stories of any prospect ever to come out of Minnesota. During his senior season he was widely regarded as one of the best D-men in the state. Follow along as Cole tells his story, including committing not once, but TWICE.. to two different DI colleges. In addition he talks about his ranching operation, some things that are bigger than the game of hockey, and where he's at today. Enjoy!

Current Buffalo Sabre/Rochester American defenseman Will Borgen joins us On the Pond this week. Hear about Will's career from high school all the way up to the NHL including some of his biggest accomplishments. Will tells us about his experience as an SCSU Husky, World Juniors with a few superstars, being a US Olympian in the 2018 Seoul Games, and what life has been like so far bouncing between the AHL and NHL. Enjoy!

We are honored to have NHL Hall of Famer, U.S. Hockey Hall of Famer, Buffalo Sabers Hall of Famer, IIHF Hall of Famer, 7x NHL All-Star, U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist, 4th most games played in the NHL by an American, most NHL points ever scored by a Minnesotan, and current assistant coach of the Arizona Coyotes, Phil Housley. Joining Phil is his son Wilson, head coach and GM of the SIJHL's Thief River Falls Norskies. Phil shares his path to the NHL along with some of the greatest moments of his storied career. He is a total class act; we hope you enjoy it!

This week we have the Prince of the State of Hockey and 2-time state champ as an Edina Hornet on the show. You know the Nanne name, but you might not know as much about Tyler. Get to know Tyler and learn about his career, plus what the future holds for the Gopher captain.

Get to know the USHL's Madison Capitols new head coach and GM, Tommy Upton. This week we pick Tommy's ELITE hockey brain and dive into his coaching career. Topics covered include UW Stevens Point, Mercyhurst University, USHL draft and scouting, and the scoop on Scoopsy. Enjoy!

This week we welcomed a couple of current Coventry Blaze and former Brainerd Warriors Matt and Chris Pohlkamp to The Pond. Topics discussed: High School Hockey, Coach Archibald, Bowling Green Hockey, Pro Hockey, and of course, the #SchmitShowEnjoy!

This week we interviewed current Bemidji State all WCHA 2nd Team and former junior hockey suitcase goalie Zach Driscoll. Subjects: Offensive Lineman, junior career, SCSU, BSU, Cosmic Brownies, #SchmitShow, Frosted Tips. Enjoy!