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The Rink Live

A podcast for The Rink Live, a comprehensive hockey site filled with all the best Minnesota and North Dakota college and prep hockey news you want -- powered by beat reporters for Forum Communications Co.

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Latest Episodes
The Rink Live Prospects Show: USHL prospects hear their names called at NHL Draft
Fri Jul 12 16:57:00 EDT 2024
Sydney Wolf and Jordan McAlpine go over both days of the 2024 NHL Draft and discuss who some of the biggest risers and fallers were from the USHL. 

The Rink Live Prospects Show: Top USHL and NTDP athletes at the NHL Draft
Thu Jun 27 10:33:00 EDT 2024
Sydney Wolf and Jordan McAlpine discuss the top skaters from the ranks of junior hockey who will hear their names called at the 2024 NHL Draft this weekend.

The Rink Live Prospects Show: Fargo and Lone Star take home USHL and NAHL titles
Tue May 28 11:20:00 EDT 2024
In the latest episode of The Rink Live Prospects Show, Sydney Wolf and Jordan McAlpine give a full recap of the USHL Clark Cup finals and the NAHL Robertson Cup championship.

Sydney and Jordan also touch on some surprising commitment news, including Cullen Potter's flip from Michigan State to Arizona State, and give a quick recap on how Team USA finished at the IIHF U18 Men's World Championships.

The Rink Live Prospects Show: USHL Conference Finals, NAHL Division Finals
Fri May 03 09:18:00 EDT 2024
Get caught up to speed with the latest news from the USHL and NAHL playoffs as Sydney Wolf and Jordan McAlpine recap all of the action from the past two weeks.

They also discuss a couple of coaching changes from the two leagues and a few notable college commitments.

NCHC Icecast with guest Jack Peart
Thu Apr 25 17:31:54 EDT 2024
Host Mick Hatten talks with former St. Cloud State defenseman Jack Peart, who has now joined the Iowa Wild. Find out where the Wild draft pick is at finishing school and getting a taste of pro hockey.

The Rink Live Prospects Show: Who's in and who's out of USHL and NAHL playoffs
Fri Apr 19 16:58:00 EDT 2024
On the latest episode of The Rink Live Prospects Show, Sydney Wolf and Jordan McAlpine get you caught up to speed with who's in and who's out of both the USHL and NAHL playoffs so far. They also discuss some of the biggest performers from the past two weeks and recent commitments that came out of both leagues.

NCHC Icecast: Frozen Four recap, Denver wins 10th title
Tue Apr 16 17:50:00 EDT 2024
Sydney Wolf and Mick Hatten recap the Frozen Four on this week's episode of the NCHC Icecast.

They discuss the sights and sounds of the event in St. Paul and then go into how Denver won its 10th national title. After that, they chat about a few players from the NCHC that have already signed professional contracts in the NHL and AHL and they give a quick update on the happenings of the transfer portal.

Denver color analyst discusses the keys to the Pioneers
Wed Apr 10 09:00:00 EDT 2024
Charlie Host does analysis mostly on Altitude TV for Denver hockey games. The former Pioneer forward discusses the roster, coaching staff and the reason why DU is back in the NCAA semifinals.

The Rink Live Prospects Show: Noreen hired at Miami, Sioux City adds new tender
Fri Apr 05 16:29:00 EDT 2024
In the latest episode of The Rink Live's Prospect Show, Sydney Wolf and Jordan McAlpine talk about the recent hiring of Tri-City head coach Anthony Noreen at Miami and they also discuss the newest USHL tender from Sioux City, among plenty of other topics.

NCHC Icecast: Last Pioneer Standing
Mon Apr 01 17:00:00 EDT 2024
The Rink Live's Mick Hatten and Sydney Wolf review how NCHC teams have performed in the NCAA tournament thus far and what to expect from the Frozen Four.