Wings Weekly: Recent Episodes
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Wings head coach Scott Langer recaps the successful weekend road sweep of the Minot Minotauros and looks ahead to the upcoming weekend against the North Iowa Bulls. He also lauds the improving power play and talks about the difficulty of dealing with penalties. We also touch on the recent Top Prospects tournament and talk about a new face in the locker room. Then, defenseman Nick Justice joins the show!
Assistant coach Zach Stepan steps into today's show to discuss the past weekend against the Minotauros and the upcoming weekend against the same team. He also dishes on the power play, the difficulty of offsides, the Top Prospects tournament and the team's recent jersey auction! Then, defenseman Wyatt Hickok joins the show!
Wings head coach Scott Langer gives insight into the way teams operate and bounce back when dealing with a rough stretch. He also dishes on the approaching trade deadline and how to manage a locker room dealing with sickness and injury, and looks ahead to the weekend series agains the Minot Minotauros. Then, forward Luke Backel joins the show!
As we swoop past the halfway point of the 2022-23 hockey season, Wings head coach Scott Langer dishes on some new faces in the Wings' lineup and the importance of trudging through a long, grueling season, even commenting on his coaching style and how to keep players engaged. Then, newcomer Michael Casey joins the show!
Wings head coach Scott Langer recaps the weekend road split and looks ahead to a three-game weekend facing the same opponent. They also touch on the one-two punch the Wings have between the pipes and discuss quality over quantity in regards to shots on goal. Then, forward Kyle Contessa joins the show!
It's another coaches show as we take a deep dive into the locker room with head coach Scott Langer and assistant coach Zach Stepan. Listen in as they talk about being accountable on the ice, the power of making plays, the importance of the specialty teams and a look ahead at the weekend in Minot.
Wings head coach Scott Langer reflects on the weekend New Year's sweep of the St. Cloud Norsemen and looks ahead to a long January road stretch. He also discusses specialty teams and the stellar play of his goaltenders. Then, forward Logan Gravink swings by to join the show!
Head coach Scott Langer recaps the final weekend before the holiday break, plus he dishes on consistency within growth and development within performing each week. Then, Wings president Aaron Smith swings by with holiday thanks — for the staff, for our sponsors and for our fans.
Wings head coach Scott Langer talks with Megan Rosendahl about the weekend sweep of the Austin Bruins and looks back at what worked. They also discuss the division-leading penalty kill, the pace of the game, getting gritty defensively, and staying persistent as the season progresses. Then, defenseman Jackson Anderson joins the show to chat life, hockey and facing the same opponent this weekend.
Take a look back at the weekend in Bismarck — Wings head coach Scott Langer applauds his team's ability to bounce back, commends Geno Pichora on his successful return between the pipes and gives credence to his strong specialty teams units. He also talks about having a belief in what we do and an important way to respect the game. Then, Pichora himself joins the show!
Take another look at Saturday's explosive win over the Bismarck Bobcats, plus look ahead at the upcoming weekend as the Wings meet the same opponent. Head coach Scott Langer also has the details on a player's return and discusses the inevitable change in the locker room. Plus, forward Ronan Walsh joins the show!
After a rare off weekend, the Wings look ahead to a single-game series against Bismarck. Plus, Wings head coach Scott Langer takes a deeper dive into hockey, discussing the natural goal-scorer and the importance of play away from the puck. Then, newly-named assistant captain Devon Carlstrom joins the show!
Revisit the weekend sweep over North Iowa, which included an exciting overtime win Saturday night! Head coach Scott Langer also welcomes some new faces to the locker room, discusses the 200-ft. player and being the team that's hard to play against (plus, get the scoop on that yellow jersey). Then, Belarusian Nikolai Tishkevich joins the show!
Wings head coach Scott Langer looks at the identity of his team, the pushback of his squad and what it takes to protect the Wings family. Plus, we recap last weekend's games against North Iowa and look ahead to another weekend against the Bulls, but this time on home turf. Then, forward Dylan Wegner joins the show!
Look back at the weekend split with the Austin Bruins and look ahead at the upcoming weekend on the road at North Iowa! Plus, head coach Scott Langer talks skill, communication, goaltending and more!
Wings head coach Scott Langer recaps the weekend against the Minot Minotauros, in which the Wings snagged 3 of 4 league points. They also talk about developing and improving talent, laud the play of goaltender Cole Moore, and look ahead at the upcoming weekend at home against Austin. Then, veteran forward Patrick O'Connell joins the show!
Scott Langer is back on the Wings bench — he joins Jay Kleinknecht to discuss his transition back to bench boss and gives some insight into the locker room following a successful road weekend. Plus, they look ahead at another road weekend — and Bowling Green goaltender commit Cole Moore joins the show!
Get to know more about veteran forward Landry Schmuck on this week's Wings Weekly, plus host Jay Kleinknecht has news on a personnel change.
Look back on the Wings' successful weekend sweep of the Norsemen, in which fifteen players recorded points. Head Coach Steve Jennings talks about balance within a team and overcoming adversity on the road, and looks ahead to a weekend at home against North Iowa. And while he's new to the locker room, Landon Parker isn't new to the game — get to know him on this week's Wings Weekly!
Take a look back at the Wings' season home opener and look ahead to the upcoming weekend road series against the St. Cloud Norsemen — plus, 6'6" defenseman Jon Barker swings by to dish on his first impressions of life inside the Odde.
Wings head coach Steve Jennings recaps the NAHL Showcase in Blaine, MN and eyes the season home opener against the Bismarck Bobcats. Then, Owen DuBois is back for his third year and another moment in the hot seat with host Jay Kleinknecht.
What are the coaches up during the off season? What's the feeling in the locker room as the season approaches? How does the staff feel about this team compared to previous squads? Head coach Steve Jennings and assistant coach Zach Stepan answer these questions and more on the first Wings Weekly of the 2022-23 season!
This week, we take a look back at the opening round of the Division Finals, where the Wings went 1-1 against the St. Cloud Norsemen. Then, assistant coach Zach Stepan joins the show to join head coach Steve Jennings as they look back on their first season with the team. Then, the two look ahead at the upcoming weekend, where Games 3 & 4 take place back at the Odde!
Wings head coach Steve Jennings looks back on a memorable Game 3 in the Central Division semifinals, in which the Wings swept the Austin Bruins to advance to the division finals. Get more on the strength in the postseason, the grit of the team, and the reaction to when the Odde went dark. Then, Cade Neilson joins the show to say goodbye to Aberdeen as he leaves the team a bit early for an incredible opportunity.
Wings head coach Steve Jennings recaps the successful weekend sweep of the Austin Bruins in the first two games of the Central Division semifinals. They also talk about the growth of the team and the ability to bloom in the postseason, and look ahead to Game 3 back at home this weekend at the Odde. Then, defenseman Will Gilson joins the show!
It's officially playoff hockey! Coach Jennings recaps the last two games of the regular season and looks ahead to the weekend on the road against the Austin Bruins in the Central Division semifinals. Then, Wings captain Kyle Gaffney joins the show to reflect on his two years in Aberdeen and prepares for his final NAHL playoff run.
Wings head coach Steve Jennings discusses a tough weekend on the road in Austin and looks ahead to the weekend against the Bruins once again to close out the regular season. Then, Owen DuBois swings by to chat about his recent college commitment and more!
Wings head coach Steve Jennings recaps a weekend split against the Bismarck Bobcats in which the Wings clinched a spot in the Robertson Cup playoffs! They also revisit the team's tenacity and playing from behind and look ahead to the final two weekends left in the regular season. Then, Mason Kelly is back to chat after his first two goals this weekend!
It's Awards Season! Settle in as we recap the awards given at Sunday's Wings banquet, plus take another look at the weekend split against the Austin Bruins, in which the Wings grabbed 3 of 4 points and made it rain teddy bears! We also look ahead at the home-and-home weekend against the Bismarck Bobcats, with playoff spots still up for grabs. Then, veteran forward Cade Neilson makes his final appearance on Wings Weekly! #WingsWay
This week, Coach Jennings recaps a successful weekend sweep of the North Iowa Bulls and applauds his locker room on their efforts and the regular season winds down. He also talks about the importance of adversity and looks ahead at the upcoming weekend against the Austin Bruins. Then, Dominic Schimizzi swings by for some great storytelling!
This week, Coach Jennings recaps the weekend split with the Bismarck Bobcats and eyes the weekend ahead against the North Iowa Bulls. With just ten games remaining in the regular season, he also talks about the importance of consistency while vying for a playoff spot. Then, defenseman Bauer Barry joins the show!
Wings head coach Steve Jennings joins host Jay Kleinknecht to talk about the weekend split with the St. Cloud Norsemen and delve into the resiliency of the group. They also dish on late-season practicing, look ahead to a couple fun events coming up and discuss the upcoming weekend against the Bismarck Bobcats. Then, defenseman Adam Shuchart joins the show!
This week, Coach Jennings recaps the weekend split with the Minot Minotauros, in which the Wings took home three of four points and slid into to second place in the Central Division. They also talk about the importance of wanting it more than the other guys, especially as the end of the regular season draws closer, and look ahead at the weekend series against the St. Cloud Norsemen. Then, forward Anthony Galante swings by the show!
This week, Coach Jennings recaps the weekend split with the Minot Minotauros, and looks ahead at another series against them this weekend at home. We also take a close look at the Central Division standings and what it means for the team to keep their eye on the bigger picture as the regular season winds down. Then, veteran forward Seamus Campbell joins the show!
This week, Wings head coach Steve Jennings recaps a successful weekend sweep of the North Iowa Bulls. They also talk about staying in the game, discuss two new faces to the Wings roster and look ahead at the weekend against the Minot Minotauros. Then, goalie Anton Castro joins the show!
Assistant Coach Zach Stepan joins the show once again to recap the weekend split against the Minot Minotauros. He also breaks down energy statistics and looks ahead and the final third of the 2021-22 season — starting this weekend with the North Iowa Bulls. Then defenseman Luke Amell joins the show!
This week, Wings assistant coach Zach Stepan stopped by to recap the weekend, where the Wings split games with North Iowa and moved up to third place in a very tight Central Division. They talked about the importance of pushing back, being physical and controlling their own destiny as the second half of the 2021-22 season pushes on. Then, forward Will Diamond joins the show!
Wings head coach Steve Jennings recaps the weekend away at the Austin Bruins and looks ahead to the weekend at home against the North Iowa Bulls. He also talks about the strength of the special teams and how the squad can bounce back when things aren't quite going their way. Then, defenseman Parks Wallace joins the show!
Wings head coach Steve Jennings recaps a tough weekend against the Bismarck, losing both games versus the Bobcats. He talks about how to learn from the losses, continuing to grow and develop and applauds the team and the town for stepping up to help the victims of a Colorado forest fire. Then, defenseman Hugo Allais joins the show!
This week, Coach Jennings recaps the successful weekend road sweep of the North Iowa Bulls. Then, Forward Landry Schmuck joins the show!
This week, Coach Jennings recaps the successful weekend sweep of the St. Cloud Norsemen. He and host Jay also talk about the continuously-improving power play, the league-leading penalty kill and adapting to change to complete the mission. Then, defenseman Devon Carlstrom joins the show!
This week, we look back at our weekend against the St. Cloud Norsemen before we host them again this weekend inside the Odde Ice Center. Coach Jennings also does a mid-season check-in, highlighting some of his favorite moments of the season so far, shares some short and long-term goals, and dishes on some of the things he's most proud of.
This week, we look back on a tough weekend at home — but Wings head coach Steve Jennings found plenty of positives in his young squad. Listen in as he talks about the growth his team has been seeing, the constantly-improving special teams unit, a new face between the pipes and more! Plus, forward Mason Kelly joins the show!
Settle in as we recap the weekend shutout sweep of the Austin Bruins, who the Wings outscored 8-0 over the weekend! Head coach Steve Jennings also applauds his impressive special teams unit and continues to be impressed by how his young squad is stepping up. Then, current NAHL points leader and Aberdeen Wings assistant captain Cade Neilson swings by!
Listen in as Wings head coach Steve Jennings recaps the weekend split with the Minot Minotauros and hear his thoughts on the improved consistency of his young squad. They also look ahead to the weekend on the road at the Austin Bruins and give some thought to the people between the pipes — the goaltenders. Hungarian goalie Greg Ororz swings by to chat, too! #WingsWay
This week, Coach Jennings recaps the weekend split against the Bismarck Bobcats and his team's ability to bounce back from a tough loss. He and host Jay also discuss on the team's league-leading penalty kill, look ahead at the weekend at home against the Minot Minotauros and dish on the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Then, forward Chase Davis joins the show!