Brave The Wild -Minnesota Wild Podcast-

Joey Awaijane has been covering the Minnesota Wild on this show since August 2008, and has over 30 years of hockey fandom experience. Feel free to join the conversation via an audio submission or on twitter @bravethewild, simply tag #btwmn and comment away!

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National Spotlight
The Minnesota Wild have gotten at least a point in 16 of their last 17 games. The club's incredible play for a sustained period has gotten them into the national spotlight, and it's made them even better! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
51 min
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Stuck With It
The Minnesota Wild win streak came to a screeching halt against Columbus on New Years Eve, as bad habits burned the club, time and again. Despite giving up four goals in four straight games, the Wild were able to overcome a ferocious fore check by the Sharks, and ended their losing streak at only one! We talk a bit more about the Junior Hockey Championships, in what appears to be a very bright future for several Wild Prospects! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
39 min
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Perfect Dozen!!
The Minnesota Wild win streak has reached a growing franchise record of twelve. Jordan Schroeder is yet another young player who has broken through under Bruce Boudreau, after struggling for so long in Vancouver and here. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
45 min
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Perfect Ten!
The Minnesota Wild have now won ten games in a row, after huge road wins in Montreal and New York! The second line for this club should never be broken up, as the chemistry for said unit has been a perfect fit in every aspect! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
46 min
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The Six Pack!
The Wild picked up where they left off last week, and now have won six games in a row! Many players on this team are way ahead of last year's pace, as the club is embracing Boudreau's vision. We apologize for the strange error on last week's upload, which mysteriously doubled the show's length on iTunes! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
51 min
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North Of The Border
The Wild went 3-0 this past week, against Canadian teams, and also remained north of the Wild Card border. Devan Dubnyk, Jason Zucker, and a rock solid forth line have paved the way for this winning streak. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
41 min
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Accountability
One thing is for sure, Bruce Boudreau isn't shying away from calling anyone out, including the top line. The Jekyll and Hyde style of the top players on this team has left the coach exasperated. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
44 min
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Consistently Inconsistent
Happy Thanksgiving Wild Fans, we continue our yearly tradition with BTW on Turkey Day! Strong starts lead to defensive lapses against Colorado and Dallas. Luckily, things were much more consistent against the Winnipeg Jets, but still a work in progress. Joey talks about a couple of Wild prospects that are really stepping up in the college ranks! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
43 min
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Low Or No Scoring
We're finally back with Brave The Wild! The last three weeks has seen the Wild not scoring very much, or at all. Devan Dubnyk and Eric Staal have lead the way, which fortunately has helped get a few wins despite the offense going in the tank. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com
42 min
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Donuts
Devan Dubnyk has been unfazed between the pipes, and is now on a 180 minute shutout streak, since the OT lost in New Jersey. Joel Eriksson Ek continues to impress, and Tyler Graovac might all of a sudden be the guy we hoped he was. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
45 min
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Nip It In The Bud
Bruce Boudreau wasn't taking any prisoners this past week, after some defensive breakdowns, and poor goaltending by Kuemper. After calling out multiple players in postgame pressers, it appears the team is listening, after a 5-0 stomping of the Boston Bruins! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
53 min
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Waking Up
The Minnesota Wild started the season off sleeping in St Louis, especially in the first period. The boys got caught sleeping again in the home opener late in the first period, but an angry Bruce Boudreau quickly woke up the team, and things changed dramatically! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
38 min
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Season Preview 2016-2016
The annual Brave The Wild Season Preview is here! Joey discusses the comings and goings during the summer, along with what strides each player needs to make this team more successful under Bruce Boudreau Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
40 min
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Free Agency And Trades?
Joey gets you caught up on the Wild's free agency acquisitions of Eric Staal, Chris Stewart, and Alex Stalock among other moves. We're still waiting on the big trade we all were thinking was going to happen this summer, is Ryan Nugent Hopkins still in the hopper? I also want to apologize in advance for the audio, due to technical difficulties. Also available on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
31 min
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State Of The Wild 2016
We're back for the annual State of the Wild, as we put a wrap on the 2015-2016 season in review, as Joey your host gives out his Wild season awards and demerits! We then get into the draft, free agency, and finish things with your posts on the Facebook page! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
76 min
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Coaching Staff Set, Porter Final!
The Minnesota Wild coaching staff is set, as they add Hall of Famer Scott Stevens to coach the defense, and John Anderson to run the power play under Bruce Boudreau. We wrap up the post-season conversation, and give a Massive shout out to Brave The Wild's most loyal listener of all-time, Chris Porter! Chris had a dream matchup in the Stanley Cup Final, and his team claimed Cup number four! Also on Stitcher! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
49 min
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Boudreau's Balance!
The Minnesota Wild were able to hit it big in the coaching search after all, when the Anaheim Ducks fired the accomplished Bruce Boudreau. The new coach stresses accountability, balance, and team leadership. We also discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and eventually decide on a likely Cup Champion! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
53 min
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Playoff Preview 2016
The Minnesota Wild will face off against the Dallas Stars in the postseason, at long last. The match up certainly has never been good for the Wild, but hopefully the postseason will be a different story. Your host also goes briefly over all the other playoff match ups, and talks a little more NCAA Frozen Four. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
42 min
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Limping Into Playoffs
The Minnesota Wild barring a historic collapse will be in the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they sure aren't looking good at this stage. Zach Parise finally is scoring again, but Charlie Coyle has completely stopped, and the likes of Jason Zucker are hardly worth a damn right now. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
52 min
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Haula, Dubnyk Carry Wild
The Minnesota Wild are still in playoff contention, thanks to the ultra strong play of Erik Haula, and outside of the New Jersey game, Devan Dubnyk has been a stone wall of late. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
51 min
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Mental Errors
The Minnesota Wild won two out of three this past week, but so many mental errors on several plays, made things awfully scary. Devan Dubnyk was strong early on, but poor puck control has been plaguing him all season, and things came to a head vs St. Louis on Sunday. Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
48 min
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Picking Up The Pace
The Minnesota Wild played with a lot of aggressiveness all week, yet were snake bit early, and rewarded greatly later on! Four players have been absolutely carrying this team the past couple weeks, some being a pretty nice surprise! Also on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
54 min
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Torch, Then Torched
The Minnesota Wild's first 4 games under John Torchetti were nothing short of amazing, piling up 21 total goals. The fore mentioned hot streak ended abruptly in Xcel, as a lot of the same old malaise regained it's luster. facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
51 min
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Fire And Fired
The Minnesota Wild apparently quit on head coach Mike Yeo, and thus he was fired after the Boston game on Feb 13. Interim coach John Torchetti, who coached the AHL's Iowa Wild with significant improvements, now will try to do the same for the Minnesota Wild. So far, Torchetti has indeed lit a fire under the under-performing veterans, and youngsters alike! Also on Stitcher, and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
53 min
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Another Dead End?
Your host harkens back to episode 8 of Brave The Wild, way back in 2009 when the cupboards in the system were bare. Are the Minnesota Wild back in the same dead end again? Also available on Stitcher and Double Twist! facebook.com/bravethewild.minnesota @bravethewild paladinolive@yahoo.com Call into our Phone Lines at:209-736-7877
49 min