The Breakout Sessions
We started this podcast as a way for us to connect with others over our love of life and the great game of hockey. We are reaching out to men and women of all ages and levels (youth, high school, college and beyond) that we know or have known that have had hockey involvement as a large part of their life; as a player, coach, official, administrator, fan, etc. We are hoping our guests can share some stories about the colorful characters and exploits they were involved in on their journey, or the youth player who has just played the game of their life! We believe folks will enjoy hearing what our podcast has to offer.
Episodes
153 episodes
TBOS Episode 148 - White Bear Lake, MN native, former Golden Gopher, NHL player, Mr. Hockey and Hobey Baker Award winner - Brian Bonin with NAHL Chippewa Steel player - Zach Sondreal
Brian Bonin takes us through his rise through the ranks, starting on his backyard rink, through the White Bear Youth Hockey Association, his time with the Golden Gophers and his career in the professional ranks. Brian has some excellent advice ...
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TBOS Episode 147 - Wisconsin Hockey Royalty! Grandson of "Badger Bob" Johnson and son of Mark Johnson - Minnesota Frost Assistant Coach - Chris "Critter" Johnson, as well as Marblehead, MA native and NAHL Chippewa Steel forward - Connor Jalbert.
Chris "Critter" Johnson played high school hockey at Madison Memorial, then took his skills to the NAHL's Fairbanks Ice Dogs. After a 4-year career, and 2 All-American awards at Augsburg College, Chris began his coaching career. He currently is...
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Episode 147
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TBOS Episode 146 - Waterloo, Ontario native, former Minnesota North Star and 2-time NHL All Star - Don Beaupre and NAHL Chippewa Steel forward - Jackson Lackas
Don Beaupre hails from the Twin Cities of Waterloo and Kitchener, Ontario. He made his way to the NHL via playing major junior hockey with the Sudbury Wolves. Don was drafted in the 2nd round by the Minnesota North Stars and led them to the Sta...
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Episode 146
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TBOS Episode 145 - Former Wisconsin Badgers and current Minnesota Frost players - Natalie Buchbinder, Mellissa Channel-Watkins and Britta Curl-Salemme as well as the NAHL Chippewa Steel forward Hunter Whisenand
All these three women hockey players ever do is win. From National Championships with the Badgers to the inaugural Walter Cup with the PWHL's Minnesota Frost. They tell great stories about how they ended up where they are. Listen to them compar...
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Episode 145
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TBOS Episode 144 - Executive Director of Minnesota Hockey - Joe Delich and NAHL Chippewa Steel defenseman - George Peterson
Born and raised in Eveleth, Minnesota, Joe Delich played high school hockey for the Eveleth Golden Bears. Following his high school career, Joe went to play at the US Air Force Academy. As a commissioned officer, Joe held a variety of positions...
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Episode 144
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TBOS Episode 143 - NHL Original 6 goalie - Carl Wetzel and NAHL Chippewa Steel goalie - Devin Shakar
You will be highly entertained by this interview with Original 6 goaltender Carl Wetzel. Carl played in the era of little padding, no masks and only 6 NHL teams. He has great stories of growing up in Detroit, Michigan and his ascension up the r...
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Episode 143
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TBOS Episode 142 - Eau Claire, WI natives and Nebraska - Omaha Maverick teammates - Sam Stange and Zach Urdahl
Phenomenal high school players and teammates, Sam Stange and Zach Urdahl decided to attend the University of Wisconsin and play for the Badgers. After a coaching change, the guys saw the handwriting on the wall and knew they needed a change in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 142
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TBOS Special Episode - ECYHA Chris Kurth Memorial Pee Wee Tournament
Listen in as players Pee Wee players from Eau Claire, Onalaska, Rhinelander, Northfield, MN, East Metro, MN, Waunakee and Chippewa Falls talk hockey with Mogey and JC at the Chris Kurth Memorial Pee Wee Hockey Tournament in Eau Claire, WI...
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TBOS Episode 141 - Chippewa Steel billet parents and players
Have you ever wondered what it is like to host a billet hockey player? Tune in to hear the experiences of Chippewa Steel billet parents Conrad and Crystelle High and Dan Solberg, along with Steel players; Jakub Irsak, Austin Boyce and Matic Per...
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Episode 141
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TBOS Episode 140 - Saint Paul, MN native, State Hockey Champion at Hill-Murray, Let's Play Hockey owner and publisher - Bryan Zollman
Meet Bryan Zollman - Saint Paul MN native, State Champion at Hill-Murray and owner/publisher of Let's Play Hockey. Bryan talks about his youth playing days, how he ended up at Hill-Murray, playing and winning the Minnesota State Boys Hockey Cha...
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Episode 140
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TBOS Episode 139 - NHL Hockey Wives
Have you ever wondered what it is like to be married to a professional hockey player? Who takes care of business when the husband gets traded or picked up on waivers? Jen Zanon, wife of former NHL player Greg Zanon and Carolyn Emberson, wife of...
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Episode 139
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TBOS Episode 138 - Badger Hockey player and coaching legend and former NHL player - Mike Eaves
Mike takes us through his youth, moving around the US and Canada with his parents, his playing and coaching careers with the Wisconsin Badgers, as well as some great stories about his time in the NHL! You will really enjoy Mike's humor and stor...
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Episode 138
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1:15:24
TBOS Episode 137 - Shattuck-St. Mary's Director of Boys Hockey and Boys Prep Hockey Coach - Tom Ward
Tom was a great all-around athlete from Richfield, MN. He played football, baseball and hockey in high school. He played 3 season with the Gophers, then started his career in coaching. He coached at the high school level, in the USHL with the S...
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Season 4
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Episode 137
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TBOS Episode 136 - Minnesota State at Mankato Hockey Coaches - Luke Strand, Troy Ward, Keith "Buck" Paulsen and Cory McCracken
You will enjoy this interview! We got together with the coaching staff as they are preparing for their second season with the Mavericks! This staff have known and worked with each other for years. Listen in as they talk about their responsibili...
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Season 4
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Episode 136
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1:06:41
TBOS Episode 135 - 2024 Snoopy's Senior World Hockey Tournament Participants
We interviewed participants at the Snoopy's Senior World Hockey Tournament in Santa Rosa, California. Listen i as these players talk about the tournament and what keeps them playing this great game!
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Season 4
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Episode 135
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55:10
TBOS Episode 134 - Excelsior, MN natives and former Minnetonka Skippers - Mason and Beckett Hendrickson
Having a professional hockey playing father and uncle does not guarantee you success in the hockey world. Only hard work, sacrifice and dedication can get you there. Listen in as Mason and Beckett Hendrickson talk about their hockey journeys at...
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Season 4
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Episode 134
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TBOS Episode 133 - Robertson Cup winning assistant coach of the Lone Star Brahmas - Chippewa Falls, WI native - Logan Murphy
Logan has gone from playing youth and high school hockey in Chippewa Falls, WI to assistant coaching the 2024 NAHL Robertson Cup winning Lone Star Brahmas. Listen in as Logan takes us through his journey and where he would like to see himself i...
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Episode 133
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TBOS Episode 132 - Minnesota Mallards owner - Charles Bailey and General Manager - AJ Bucchino
Listen in as Charles Bailey and AJ Bucchino chronical what it takes to start an new NAHL franchise and how they built their team for the inaugural season!
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Episode 132
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TBOS Episode 131 - Hermantown, MN native, 2X state champion with the Hermantown Hawks, 2X national champion with the UMD Bulldogs and current Winnipeg Jets defenseman - Dylan Samberg
Dylan Samberg has had an extraordinary career up to this point; winning 2 Minnesota State Hockey Championships with the Hermantown Hawks, 2 National Championships with the UMD Bulldogs and making it to the NHL as a defenseman with the Winnipeg ...
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Episode 131
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TBOS Episode 130 - Menomonie, WI natives Mariah and Remington Keopple. Mariah currently plays for PWHL Montreal and Remington plays goal at Cornell University
Listen in as siblings and Menomonie, WI natives Mariah and Remington Keopple take us through their journeys; Mariah from Princeton University to PWHL Montreal and Remington from the Des Moines Buccaneers to Cornel University.
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Season 4
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Episode 130
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TBOS Episode 129 - Marshfield, WI native, Culver Academy alum, Yale Bulldog, Minnesota Whitecap and child psychiatrist at Marshfield Clinic in Eau Claire, WI - Dr. Ali Jones
Dr. Ali Jones started her hockey career in Marshfield, WI then moved on to Culver Academy to join her first all-girls team. She earned a scholarship to Yale University and after graduation, played 2 seasons of professional hockey with the Minne...
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Season 4
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Episode 129
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TBOS Episode 128 - Hendrickson Foundation Summer Hockey Festival 2024
Listen in as we are joined by participants of the Hendrickson Foundation Summer Hockey Festival at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN This festival consists of players in the following hockey categories: blind, deaf and hard of hearing, s...
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Season 4
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Episode 128
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1:02:41
TBOS Episode 127 - Tourney Time: Stories From the Minnesota Boys' State Hockey Tournament - authors David La Vaque and Loren Nelson
Tourney Time: Stories From the Minnesota Boys' State Hockey Tournament - Any Minnesota high school hockey fan, or ANY hockey fan, for that matter, needs to check out this book. David La Vaque and Loren Nelson have done a phenomenal job talking ...
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TBOS Episode 126 - Father and son combo - Former Wild player - Wes Walz and his son current EHC Klostersee player - Kelvin Walz
Join us as we welcome the father and son combination of Wes and Kelvin Walz. Both men have had a great journey to the professional ranks. Their stories mirror each other as they exhibited great tenacity and determination to play the game they l...
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Episode 126
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1:21:58
TBOS Episode 125 - St. Louis, Missouri native, Kirkwood Youth Hockey alum, Springfield Junior Blue, St. Lawrence Saint and veteran of 14 professional seasons with 22 teams - Mike McKenna
Mike is a product of the Kirkwood Youth Hockey Association, which his grandfather, Bill McKenna, helped establish. Mike played in the NAHL with the Springfield Junior Blues, college with the Saint Lawrence Saints, then went on a 14 year profess...
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Season 3
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Episode 125
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