The Spirit of Hockey: Recent Episodes
Paul Fletcher, Mark Parrish
We’re back! Mark Parrish and Paul Fletcher are back with the.......unique? hockey podcast. This time around, we promise some massive guests, fresh new look and maybe we’ll even do a better job.
Even a new name.....The Spirit Of Hockey comes to all podcast platforms soon!
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Zach Parise & Ryan Suter's careers with the Minnesota Wild abruptly came to an end on July 13th. We snagged our NHL Cap Expert to break it down.
All over the map, but lots of focus on the Islanders, cuz, well, we both love the Isles.
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Would've liked to have seen the Wild make a better run since they got there, BUT we think it's largely all positive momentum from here!
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What has to change from Game 5, the "Survival"? Will Matt Boldy play? How should he be used? And some reminders of why you should still have faith heading into Game 6.
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Panicked? Freaking out? Let us be your therapy. This quick "minnesode" catches us up after the shit show that was game 3, but why there's no need to panic!
Parrish mocked and ridiculed Fletcher about 7 games ago when Paul wanted to bet Kaprisov would get to 30 goals. Also, he was so sure he wouldn't Mark gave him 10-1 odds. WELL, now, it's got Mark sweatin' a bit. Also, Fletcher has an awesome chat with MOOSE, Marcus Foligno calls, we blow through a load of Wild topics, what an incredible douche Tom Wilson is and what's wrong with the league and a couple retirements.
We rattle through a boat load of Wild topics, reflect on an awesome night of pull tab losing AND make a giant Kaprisov bet.
Tourney's times 2 and Mark is super excited. Which Wild team are they? Also, we talked about Taylor Hall for an absurdly long time.
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Without Parrish, Fletcher goes on the power play with Paul Martin and Zach Halverson
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The Wild made a pretty big statement to the league by beating Vegas back to back. What does that really mean though? The powerplay, does it just need a bounce or does it need work? PLEASE GOD, don't let COVID shut us down again! And lots more.
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OMGOSH. The Wild lost some games. It's over. Call it. Let's look forward to the draft. This season is clearly lost! Plus Parise in the press box.
We rifled through topics this week.......the Colorado crushing, the changing of the guard (as it seems), Hockey Day Minnesota, where Parise ranks in Wild scoring this year is interesting, oh, and, delayed by poop.
Jam packed for #6 Andrew Brunette joins to discuss the greatest goal ever scored in Minnesota and it's probably not the one you're thinking of, we also catch up on his Florida Panthers and their incredible start. Wild are back, sort of. And Fletcher shows Parrish how to get bought out.
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While we wait for COVID to sweep through the Wild locker room......congrats on retirement to one of the true Minnesota Wild greats, Mikko Koivu. We discuss what made Mikko so great. Parrish shares some great personal stories as well.
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One of the dumbest questions ever uttered gets exposed. Trades, Mark back to the NHL Network, Wild COVID, insights from Ken Morrow and oh so much more.
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Is there a goalie controversy? OR could there be? What things need to change for the Wild to turn around this 2 game skid? Marky & Fletcher dive into this and more in episode 3 of the Spirit Of Hockey
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Kaprisov appears to be the complete package, so.....he gets his own song. Fletcher has an issue with Coach Evason, sort of. Parrish is still SO IN LOVE with Matt Cullen and it's adorable.
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New name. New logo. New theme song. Still Mark Parrish & Paul Fletcher. We are The Spirit Of Hockey.
We back. New name. New logo. New theme song. Same old awesome hockey banter & random shenanigans.
Who knows what we're going to hit on....I mean it's been awhile.....lots to cover.....Wiffle Wars, Wild free agency, NHL free agency and......FENTON FEVER
Much like the Apollo 13, it was touch and go for awhile, but we've finally re-entered Earth's atmosphere and we come bearing Backes. David Backes is back in the Twin Cities after an amazing Cup run with the Bruins and he's already up to lots of good. Hear about the super cool charity event he and his wife, Kelly, have coming up in a few weeks.
Since Fletcher will be visiting Mickey Mouse next week and there likely won't be an episode. We give you BOTH outcomes!! The Blue winning the Cup and the Bruins winning the Cup. You know, choose your own adventure, sort of.
The nixed Kessel trade, this Cup Final is already awesome and only going to get better, plus Mark is back from Italy......in this episode he said "and watching cats pee all over his tree".
With Mark in Italy, the other Parrish completed the Parrish Fletcher podcast. 2 topics. The Sharks and a Lake Whitefish were caught.
The Conference Finals are pretty much polar opposites of each other. Also, Parrish is going to Italy......OH GOOD FOR HIM.
2nd round of the playoffs are in the books. The Blues were singin that sweet music with their play, but what's up with that celebration song? The Landeskog play maybe decided the series, was he offsides?! And is Boston settling into a Cup run?!? Or can Carolina's speed slow down the run?!
Not a mouse, so much as a rat. Has the rat gone too far? Also, are the playoffs suddenly boring? A very laser focused, short & sweet episode of the PFP
Round 1 was as frenzied as any in recent memory. Comebacks, upsets, overtimes, animosity, etc etc. We try to corral the crazy, hitting the biggest stories from each series and try to figure out what to expect in round 2. Phew! And figure out when a good time to breath is.
A full hour of hockey......we trek through every series and give each other tons of crap along the way. PLUS, the boys from On The Bench surprise with a visit in the SotaStick.com Studios and drop a bombshell. AND we're joined by a new friend, Pete Jensen, fantasy hockey expert with the NHL Network. It's 80 LBS. of hockey in a 10 LB. bag.
Final Wild season wrap, short and sweet + the Blackhawks screwed us again, but how? Our annual playoff picks which are always a doozey. We've got playoff brackies this year as well with a chance for you to win a sweet prize pack from SotaStick.com! Especially with the Wild out this year, we've aligned with our beloved Islanders this playoff season, so Mike Carver from the Isle Seat Podcast joins to give us some insights from the Island!
This week, Parrish & Fletcher just start rambling with no game plan and came to realize, the future is pretty damn exciting for your Minnesota Wild. Some college hockey gibberish as well. DaBeauty League worked in a bit too. All the while Parrish is battling through an undisclosed "lower body injury"
With Parrish out in NY doing NHL Network type things, Fletcher called in a big gun. Hockey royalty joins the show, Rob McClanahan from the 1980 Miracle On Ice Gold Medal hockey team. The topics are run THROUGHOUT the hockey world. A Whitecaps salute as well as talk about Rob's daughter and her blossoming career at Dartmouth. The Miracle On Ice Fantasy Camp and what it means to Rob and the guys from the team? How was Herb Brooks as a Coach, really? How accurate was the Miracle movie and how did it affect the lives of the players? Plus some Wild talk and so much more.
How we can make the State Hockey Tourney even better.
Why we'll never quit on the Wild.
What should or could the Wild do this offseason?
Fletcher is going back to Miracle On Ice Fantasy Camp.
Who's behind that "Everyone Hates Edina" shirt?
It truly is the most wonderful time of the year. It's State High School hockey tourney time! Section games, state tourney, all of it. PLUUUUUS, trade deadline, why you should be rejuvenated with your Minnesota Wild, Parrish praises a team for going for it, 39th anniversary of the Miracle On Ice AND some quick Carey Price and New York Islanders talk as well. We are ALL. OVER. HOCKEY.
With the trading of Charlie Coyle and acquisition of Ryan Donato......we just had to break it down quick. Also, how's Joe Mauer going to look at the Hendrickson Foundation Celebrity game? Oh and snow.
Danny Hendrickson joined to talk all things Hendrickson Foundation and the 3rd Hockey Festival happening this weekend at the Blaine Super Rink.
Seriously one of our best episodes in a long time.....we rambled on about pond hockey and it's impact on the game, the Top 75 High School players of all time, where does Parrish rank? Some random Wild rambling too.
Hockey heavy episode. Wild ain't pretty, right now. Buy or sell? Islanders are killin' it without Tavares. Crosby vs. McDavid debate continues to rage on and enrages Fletcher. Also, #TVTalk......what Parrish is watching and what Fletcher wants you to watch on Netflix.
All star weekend, including Mark's memory of Patrick Roy asking for his stick at the 2002 All Star game.....it doesn't end the way you think it does. Also, did you hear the word Grover from Sesame Street said?! F is for what?! Oh and we check out a bit of the Weezer Teal Album.
Super heavy concentrated dose of hockey in this one, kids. Breakdown the trades for the Wild. What was lost. What we can expect to gain. Also, what should absolutely be an official state holiday in Minnesota.
SO much to catch up on. A buzz around the NHL + Wild + Judah + The Lion + Who would you want to be stuck in an elevator with + riled up about the instigator + more
We're joined, in the SotaStick.com studio, by John Barr who single-handedly started and grew the grassroots movement that got the NHL back to Seattle. Plus, what the hell is wrong with the Wild? Oh and Merry Christmas. As always, thanks to Warrior Hockey.
Jammed packed little episode here people. NHL to Seattle, Minnesota Wild and, of course, Judah & The Lion cuz we love them.
Just lots of hockey talky. From the pond, to the big rink and even at a Children's Hospital.
What the hell is a "PieCaken". Parise scores a big one, some coaches get fired, the Sabres are ON fire and how do musicians play guitar & sing at the same time?!
We compare the Cities Sampler finale to Parrish retiring and it actually makes sense. We also talk about some significant players who are actually retiring. Plus real talk about the NHL's concussion payouts to retired players, etc.
A supplemental episode devoted entirely to Bob Naegele Jr. who just passed away. We felt he deserved a stand alone episode for the incredible work he did in bringing hockey back to Minnesota as well as general contributions to our community.
Parrish no showed, Fletcher takes full advantage to make fun of him. Also, Coach Q WTF and, of course, we talk to the newer shinier better Mark Parrish......Ryan Carter.
No computer glitches to stop us this week. New episode available now. Who's the best in the @NHL, answer may surprise. It also might not. #MNWild hotter than bacon grease + #BohemianRhapsodyMovie. Get on @iHeartRadio @ApplePodcasts & KFAN.com
Gabe Polsky stops in to chat about his new documentary, "In Search Of Greatness". Same guy who did "Red Army". We learn a lot about Gabe, like the fact that he was born right here in Minnesota.
We catch up with Minnesota hockey royalty after a BIG weekend for Winny Brodt and the Minnesota Whitecaps. Then we squeeze in some early NHL reactions. AND, has Wild panic ALREADY set in?
Hockey is BACK and not much makes us happier. Recap on an electric night one in the NHL, setting up the Wild season opener & Matt Hendricks buzzes in from Colorado. Plus, OMG, goal song controversy.
Absurdly early Stanley Cup predictions.....cuz why not!? Ozark. Cosby. Even some music! Just a super full show. Chalked full of goodness.
It's been proven that life is better when there's hockey. I believe 4 out of 5 Psychiatrists said that. Talk Wild camp, Parry gives a little breakdown of preseason game 1, Karlsson, Pacioretty impacts, oh and farts!
We're just tired......so tired. BUT we're men of the people and we had to give the people what they want. SO, despite exhaustion, some babbling about golf, Wiffle Wars 2, prepping for hockey season & more
Special edition of the podcast, hosted by Carly Zucker......we chat hard about Wiffle Wars 2 this Saturday at CHS Field.
The incredibly awesome, Elk River native, former Gopher & NHL stud, Paul Martin stopped by to talk.....well a whole bunch of stuff as it turned out, but mostly his fantastic event, Shine A Ligh7 at First Ave.
A Parrishless ParrishFletcher podcast, but that's ok cuz we get by with a little help from our friends.....the dynamic duo that is David and Kelly Backes jump on for a phenomenal conversation about animals/pets and hockey and how these 2 make the 2 come together in a very passion filled way.
What the hell happened to Fletcher's babies face? How was soccer, Parrish? And Warroad, Fletcher? But mostly, this episode focuses on the Herb Brooks Foundation, for good reason.
Parrish jams with Nickelback but also Parrish's new puppy, Dumba signing with the Wild, DaBeauty League & Fletcher's fancy trip on a private jet.
The guys from DaBeauty League stopped in to prime us for the 3rd season.....it was like having the "hockey mafia" in the house.
In the first ever phonecast, Fletcher hangs up on Parrish when someone more important calls.....that someone......the Minnesota Wild's new #15
Parrish Fletcher podcast had one main topic to get to. Reflecting on the legend that was Larry Hendrickson. What he meant to the State Of Hockey......he meant a lot. More than most know.
When you're down a player, the Coach leans on players he or she can count on. Players that are responsible and work the hardest. We couldn't do that, so we went with, perhaps, the least likely of all candidates.
Parrish is playing with toys a bit too much. Oh and there's still hockey going on, it turns out.
Winnipeg Jets stud and Minnesota boy, Matt Hendricks calls in and hangs for the whole show! Tells us why Vegas is SO hard to beat. Also, we'll tell you the significance of that flower & an AWESOME story for Parrish about Patrick Roy.
It's still Parrish & Fletcher, but different. Same, but different. How many calls will it take to get Mark on the phone? Who's gonna win the Cup? New Wild GM approval rating? Plus so much more.
We got the guy responsible for spearheading the NHL To Seattle campaign. Plus we dig into the Wild GM search and tell you who WE think should get the job. Oh and we tell you who's going to win the Cup.
As promised.....a SWEET double episode...... We deep dive the Minnesota Wild as a whole. Should Fletcher have been fired? What should change? What will change? Etc. Also, how great are the NHL Playoffs? OMG. We deep dive that, too.
Don't blame this on the ref......THIS is why the Wild lost. If you're a fan, this is THE episode you need to listen to. A heads up.....there might be some swearing.
Lesssss doooooo ittttt. Our friend Steve Lemme, from the upcoming Broken Lizard sequel, SuperTroopers 2, joins us and absolutely KILLS it. We hardly even had to talk. He just ran everything. Oh yeah and the NHL Playoffs start today too! It's G.D. Christmas in April all over this poddie.
Very special guest, Dave Christian joins as we recap the Miracle On Ice Fantasy Camp. A bit of Wild & SuperTroopers 2 talk as well.
It's all about Orono.......a really great, and strangely nice, conversation about a magical Orono season......also Sprugeon's crotch & hammy.....also Pearl Jam has new music. Plus a little #CuzzBuzz, copyright PA. Friends, this is our NICEST episode yet.
The Other Brothers are in and we have a hearty conversation about all the hockey's, Wild, High School, etc. Plus why would you want to trade that guy? Makes no sense. Of course, you have to listen to find out who. This ep is off the rails from the start.
Ok, usually we talk hockey....and we do have some elite hockey banter. BUT after we discuss this ridiculous gun problem plaguing our world. Sometimes we need to mix in some real talk.
Ummmm.....one of the most bizarre stories in.....well, quite awhile, spring boards us into other hockey's talky's.
Brief Wild chatter then we go inside the mind of "Other Brother", Danny Hendrickson. Oh and we swear a lot. Well Parrish does.
HOLY BUCKETS......not one, but TWO members of the 1980 Miracle On Ice team, Neal Broten & Mike Ramsey, join the podcast to share their experiences in the greatest moment in sports history as well as prepping Fletcher for the Miracle On Ice Fantasy Camp, coming up in March.
SO much to cover. From miracle to madness....a Vikings story. Hockey Day Minnesota in St. Cloud and at the North American Pond Hockey Championships. Fookey. Wild are startin to roll a bit. Who are the Islanders? And more.
The first ever live podcast was a success.....and a mess.....just listen.....you'll see. Too many things cover to even list them. Live at Darby's on 1/10.
The US Olympic Hockey rosters were announced, so we muck around in that for a bit. Also, what's going on with the hockey crush? Is he done already? OH and did you hear there's a live podcast coming up?
In our best episode yet, we're all over the place.....not shocking. Wild, Islanders, way too many nice things said about Mark, a ginormous hockey crush has formed AND some Christmas talk.
Our pal, Mr. Z, stopped in and we talked Star Wars: The Last Jedi.....don't worry, NO SPOILERS. It was a blast. Also, some Minnesota Wild talk....hitting a couple of different angles. Probably our best episode yet.
Yep, ALL the hockey's....high school....MInnesota Wild and, our favorite, North American Pond Hockey Championship. Oh and a brief rant about driving, you know, to even things out.
For the first time ever, we take YOUR questions via Twitter......lots of Minnesota Wild discussion......also, how the hell is Parrish more technologically advanced than Fletcher?!
No, we weren't drunk (no, seriously, we weren't).....just a complete struggle to form words and talk.....for both of us. BUT we did manage to breakdown some hockey....at multiple levels.
Definitely one of our best episodes yet, Dave Christian joins us to discuss the Miracle On Ice Fantasy Camp & just a whole bunch of awesomesauce hockey talk!
Fletcher gets attacked by an Asian Beetle, Parrish's magic initials are ML and even talk a little Wild/Islanders. OH and we love Our Lady Peace.
Gibberish. Wild. Islanders. The Wild were flying. The Islanders were not. Will Zach Parise play again? Did John Tavares actually play last night or was that an imposter?
In our shortest & best episode ever, we get to the bottom of Mark's mysterious disappearance (ok, it's really not a mystery, but we're trying to make it sound dramatic). Wild talk.....about how they aren't playing any games. Islanders STEAL a win. Connor McDavid might be from outer space.
We're not just going to be talkin Wild hockey anymore. We love us some Islanders hockey, so we're bringing them into the gibberish laden mix too.
Wild get a significant win, but with a cost and is that "cost", in a way, a good thing?
John Tavares is nice to have. Barzal has some serious jets, but needs to marinate a bit.
Chicklets. Nothing like blocking a shot with your TEETH. Ouchy.
No more offseason, time to get serious including the podcast. Talkin the start to the NHL season, should enforcers & fighting still have a place in the game? And Pearl Jam has a new flick.
Moving sucks but, also, the coolest story, thus far, early in the Minnesota Wild season. Plus lots of breaking down the preseason without actually seeing the games!
Yeah, apparently Russo quit his job and is starting a new gig......Michael Russo joins us for a varied cornucopia of chatter.....even squeezed in some Wild talk!