Crease and Assist Podcast

Nov 17 2024 55 ep. 79 mins 2
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An honest discussion about all levels of Minnesota hockey.

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Episode #55: Dan Whenesota & North Star State

Nov 17 2024 88 mins  
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) are joined by Minnesota sports historian, author, and documentarian Dan Whenesota (@Whenesota). They discuss Dan's most recent documentary North Star State, which chronicles the eventful history of the Minnesota North Stars. We ask Dan about some of the history, and whether if it could have played out differently or

Episode #54: Hot Starts & Hot Takes

Nov 10 2024 58 mins  
Welcome to today's episode where Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss and break down the hot start that the Minnesota Wild have had to the 2024-25 NHL season. They start out with a bit of fun, comparing the team to various breakfast cereals. Next, they tackle the Marcus Foligno question and what truly scares them and the fans about t

Episode #53: A Tale of Two Wilds

Oct 27 2024 80 mins  
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) talk about the recent success or lack thereof that the Minnesota Wild and the Iowa Wild have had in the early days of their respective 2024-25 seasons. While things aren't exactly perfect in Saint Paul, things are decidedly worse in Des Moines. They also discuss if the Minnesota Wild fina

Episode #52: Spurgeon Down

Oct 20 2024 82 mins  
In this episode, join Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) as they discuss the impact of Jared Spurgeon's latest injury on the current schedule and the team's overall future. Next they take on a couple of listener polls as well as a listener question (thanks Mort!). They then round out the show with some NHL news and the never ending questio

Episode #51: The Will of Kirill

Oct 06 2024 91 mins  
In this episode, join Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) as we discuss an off-season conversation/idea/rumor that addresses the possibility of Kirill Kaprizov joining the Blackhawks organization. As an aside to that topic, we asked the question of fans if that would affect how they support the team as a whole. Next, we tackle the question of where we and the fans pred

Episode #50: I Want to Believe

Sep 22 2024 72 mins  
In this episode, Theresa (@MNSOTA24) and Kalisha (@KailshaTownsell) are joined by 10,000 Rink and Hockey Wilderness Editor-in-Chief Tony Abbott (@OhHiTony) as they discuss the start of the Minnesota Wild training camp and pre-season. They discuss how well they expect the team to do for the upcoming 2024-25 NHL Season. They also tackle whether the Minnesota PWHL team did a decent jo

Episode #49: Wild Walk the Laine?!?!?!

Aug 11 2024 83 mins  
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss recent Minnesota Wild news as well as two listener polls. In these polls, we discuss the direction the team is taking, and whether the organization is on the right path to success.If you would like to join the conversation, on X just tag your message with #CreasePodcast, and we'll

Episode #48: 2024 Iowa Wild Farm Aid

Jul 13 2024 103 mins  
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the myriad of moves Minnesota made to try to reinforce the Iowa Wild. We will also discuss what to do with Liam Ohgren and Marat Khustnutdinov. Kalisha also discussed an article she's currently working on for HockeyWilderness.com, and creating an Under-24 Minnesota Wild roster. If

Episode #47: 2024 Minnesota Wild Draft & Free Agency Review

Jul 06 2024 95 mins  
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the recent 2024 NHL Entry Draft and the opening of free agency, and how the Minnesota Wild fared. To some degree, there are more questions than answers when it comes to how this team acquires new talent. Thanks to all of you who answered our poll questions and gave some feedback o

Episode #46: 2024 PWHL Minnesota Draft (Drama) Review

Jun 15 2024 76 mins  
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the results of the 2024 PWHL Minnesota draft class. We address the Britta Curl controversy as well as updating the Front Office drama that led to the removal of Natalie Darwitz as General Manager.If you would like to join the conversation, please post to us on X and tag it #CreasePodcast and we'll include you