44 episodes

An honest discussion about all levels of Minnesota hockey.

Crease and Assist Podcast Crease and Assist Podcast

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An honest discussion about all levels of Minnesota hockey.

    Episode #44: We Are the (PWHL) Champions

    Episode #44: We Are the (PWHL) Champions

    In this impromptu episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the exciting Walter Cup victory by Minnesota's Professional Women's Hockey League team. That championship will soon be amplified, when Minnesota hosts the PWHL Draft on June 10th. It will be interesting to see how Minnesota and the other five teams in the league choose to build for their respective futures. If you want to be part of the conversation, please tweet Derek, Theresa, or Kalisha (@KalishaTownse...

    • 53 min
    Episode #43: A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That

    Episode #43: A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That

    In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) comment on what we have learned about the Minnesota Wild while watching the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. We also discuss the tremendous comeback by the Minnesota PWHL team to rally back from a 2-0 series deficit to advance in a 4-1 thriller over Toronto. We also discuss the 2024 IIHF World Championships as well as some interesting storylines that have emerged so far from the games. Then we answer a number of listener questions an...

    • 1 hr 38 min
    Episode #42: Pour One Out for Al Shaver

    Episode #42: Pour One Out for Al Shaver

    In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss which player Wild fans would like to see moved this summer, the way too early prediction for where the team will finish for the 2024-25 season, and share memories of the late great Al Shaver, the voice of the Minnesota North Stars. We will also take time to answer listener questions too.If you would like to join the conversation, tweet at one of us and tag it #CreasePodcast, and we'll put it...

    • 1 hr 30 min
    Episode #41: Death of a Wild Season

    Episode #41: Death of a Wild Season

    In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the conclusion of the 2023-24 Minnesota Wild season, and in particular the comments made by Wild General Manager, Bill Guerin in his post-season press conference. We also share our listeners "Way Too Early Wild Slogans" for the 2024-25 Wild season. Lastly, we finish it up by talking about the NHL relocating and selling the Arizona Coyotes to Ryan Smith and the club moving to Salt Lake City, ...

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Episode #40: Questions For Your Leader (Bill Guerin)

    Episode #40: Questions For Your Leader (Bill Guerin)

    So while Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) was away, Theresa (@MNSOTA24) and Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell) had some things to say about the Minnesota Wild in his absence. It also appears that our listeners had a lot to say as well, especially by the number of questions received that they would love to ask Wild General Manager Bill Guerin. Theresa and Kalisha enjoyed answering those questions for you all (technical difficulties may have ensued), and we hope you love the sarcastic spin we gave them. They a...

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Episode #39: Questions & Suspensions

    Episode #39: Questions & Suspensions

    In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Theresa (@MNSOTA24), and Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell) discuss the recent suspension of Ryan Hartman and whether it was justified or not. We also have a short segment where we consider what one question each of us would ask Wild General Manager Bill Guerin if we could as well as answer listener questions. Lastly, Derek discusses his thoughts on the NCAA transfer portal in full effect.If you would like to join the conversation, please contact one of us o...

    • 1 hr 9 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

paladinjoe ,

The Legend!

Derek has been a fixture in the Minnesota hockey community for almost two decades, and he brings his great knowledge to airways! Kalisha and Theresa really know their stuff as well, and sound like veterans on the radio! - Joey - Brave The Wild

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First pod cast

Loved you on the show Derek. Your voice is so good to listen to and of course, your knowledge of the history of the game is unbelievable. Your partner got more relaxed as the program went on. She needs to speak a little bit louder.
Brian & Linda Felska

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