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
142 episodes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 125
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TBOS Episode 124 - Burnaby, BC native, Former Victoria Salsa, South Surrey Eagle, Nebraska-Omaha Maverick, Nashville Predator, Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruin, Colorado Avalanche and current head coach at Stillwater High School - Greg Zanon
Join us as Greg tells us about his rise from Burnaby, BC to the best league in the world! He tells great stories about guys he played with and against, how he landed with his family in Stillwater, MN and how became a coach. His stories are hila...
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Episode 124
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TBOS Episode 123 - Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario native, Soo Greyhound, Michigan Tech Husky, Edmonton Oiler and Saint Louis Blue - Mike Zuke
Born in the Soo and coached by his father, Mike Zuke made the NHL by learning to play a full 200 foot game. Tech coach John MacInnes stressed these lessons that carried Mike through a long WHA and NHL career. You'll love his stories and sense o...
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Episode 123
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TBOS Episode 122 - Richfield, MN native, Golden Gopher, US Olympian, NHL veteran and current Minnesota Wild Assistant Coach - Darby Hendrickson
Darby chronicles his story growing up in Richfield in a hockey family. His goal was to play high school hockey, but he went way past that playing Division 1 hockey and playing in the NHL. Darby takes us through what he does in his current role ...
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Episode 122
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TBOS Episode 121 - Eau Claire, WI native, Former Wisconsin Badger and current San Jose Shark - Ty Emberson
TY joins us for the second time. This time as a bona fide NHL player! Ty made his NHL debut this season and scored his first NHL goal! Listen in as he tells us what it took for him to go from the AHL to the NHL.
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Episode 121
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TBOS Episode 120 - Michigan Tech Assistant Coaches
Michigan Tech Husky assistant coaches all grew up in different areas, but are together at MTU. Learn how they fell in love with the game and how they ended up together as MTU Husky assistant coaches.
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Episode 120
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TBOS Episode 119 - Fernie, BC native, former Medicine Hat Tiger, long-time NHL player and noted "tough guy" - Shane Churla
Shane grew up and played his minor hockey in Fernie, BC, a town of roughly 7.000 people, He rose through the ranks with skill and tenacity, resulting in him playing 488 NHL games and amassing 2301 penalty minutes. Always ready to stand up for a...
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Episode 119
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TBOS Episode 118 - Minnesota Hockey Icon and current PWHL Minnesota General Manager - Natalie Darwitz
Natalie Darwitz hails from Eagan, MN where she racked up an astounding 468 points at Eagan High School! She was a member of the US National Women's Team at age 15 and starred for the Golden Gophers, winning National Championships in '04 and '05...
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Episode 118
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TBOS Episode 117 - Hendrickson Foundation Executive Director - Danny Hendrickson, Minnesota Warrior Coach - Derek Kottke and Minnesota Wild Blind Hockey Manager - Nick Hadfield
Danny Hendrickson takes us through what the motivation was for his father, Larry, was to establish the Hendrickson Foundation and why he and his family have kept it going. Danny brings Minnesota Warrior coach, Derek Kottke and Minnesota Wild Bl...
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Episode 117
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TBOS Episode 116 - Chippewa Falls High School Hockey Captains: Gus Thorp, Mason Johnson and Jackson Hoem.
The Chippewa Falls High School Hockey Captains joined us just prior to leaving to compete in the 2024 Wisconsin State High School Division 1 Hockey Tournament.
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Episode 116
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TBOS Episode 115 - Rochester, MN native, Frazier Cup winner and Head Coach of the NAHL's Chippewa Steel - Chris Ratzloff
Coach Ratz takes us through growing up in Rochester, MN and how he fell in love with the game. He has been coaching for the past few years and has been successful wherever he has gone. Listen in as he lets us in on some of his coaching secrets!...
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Episode 115
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TBOS Episode 114 - Houghton Gremlins and Hancock Bulldogs High School Captains
The captains of the Houghton Gremlins and Hancock Bulldogs High School hockey teams join us prior to their annual "Wing Ding" battle. These 2 high school programs have been going at it since around 1904. Both schools were represented by some tr...
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Season 3
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Episode 114
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