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Fellowship of the Rink

Fellowship of the Rink
Minnesota Wild
NHL
Kirill Kaprizov
Gopher Hockey
Marco Rossi
Minnesota Golden Gophers
NHL Draft
Dallas Stars
Quinn Hughes
World Juniors
NHL Trade Deadline
Minnesota Gophers
NCAA
World Junior Championship
Gophers
Brock Faber
NHL Playoffs
Frozen Four
Bob Motzko
Colorado Avalanche

NHL, Minnesota Wild, & NCAA Golden Gophers Podcast hosted by Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota

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Latest Episodes

Fellowship of the Rink Ep 134

Joe Smith of The Athletic Minnesota talks to Mason Shaw, answers listener questions and addresses the latest Minnesota Wild news a week into the NHL season and the first weekend of Gopher Hockey

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Fellowship of the Rink Ep 133

Episode 133 features an interview with Gopher Freshmen Brooks Cullen and Wyatt Cullen and Minnesota Wild insider info from Joe Smith ahead of the season opener

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-Brock Faber injury

-Preseason Finale Fight Clu... more

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Fellowship of the Rink Ep 132

Episode 132 features a Minnesota Wild Preseason Breakdown and Answer listener questions in a Mailbag Episode

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-Minnesota Wild Mailbag

-Preseason standouts

-Russian line

-Quinn Hughes & Dylan Larkin

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Fellowship of the Rink Ep 131

Episode 131 features an interview with Mike Russo on the eve of Minnesota Wild training camp

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-John Hynes extension

-Quinn Hughes

-Dylan Larkin back in play?

-Wild training camp

-Recent NHL contracts

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Mason Shaw
Captain of the Iowa Wild, former and current captain in the Wild organization
Iowa Wild (affiliated with Minnesota Wild)
Episode: Ep 134 - Mason Shaw | Blue Line sans Faber | Boldy struggles | 1st to sign: Comcast v Quinn Hughes | Fellowship of the Rink
Brooks Cullen
Gopher Hockey player, Cullen brother
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Episode: Ep 133 - Brooks & Wyatt Cullen | Brock Faber injury | Minnesota Wild & Gopher Hockey season opener
Wyatt Cullen
Gopher Hockey player, Cullen brother
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Episode: Ep 133 - Brooks & Wyatt Cullen | Brock Faber injury | Minnesota Wild & Gopher Hockey season opener
David Carle
Head coach, Denver Pioneers Men's Hockey
Denver Pioneers
Episode: Ep130 Feat. David Carle | Quinn Hughes spoke at NHL Media Tour | How should Minnesota Wild fans feel?
Wes Walz
Former player, analyst for the Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
Episode: Ep129 feat. Wes Walz | Quinn Hughes contract | Yurov faceoffs | Amazon Prime | Hartman contract year | Fellowship of the Rink
Vinni Lettieri
Former Minnesota Golden Gopher, former Minnesota Wild player, Calder Cup champion
Minnesota Wild / Minnesota Golden Gophers
Episode: Ep 128 feat. Vinni Lettieri | Quinn Hughes deadline | Stramel leads Minnesota Wild prospects
Ben Dexheimer
Defenseman, Minnesota Wild organization, Wisconsin alumnus
Minnesota Wild
Episode: Ep127 Feat. Ben Dexheimer | Quinn Hughes contract extension WHAT IFs and Minnesota Wild backup plans | Fellowship of the Rink
Matt Cullen
Three-time Stanley Cup Champion and Director of Player Development for the Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Episode: Ep 125 feat. Matt Cullen | Gophers, Phil Kessel, & Rod Brind'Amour Talk | Joey Cullen commits to Minnesota | Fellowship of the Rink
Mike Russo
NHL reporter covering Minnesota Wild for The Athletic Minnesota
The Athletic Minnesota
Episode: Ep 124 feat. Michael Russo | Quinn Hughes Contract Extension UPDATES | Is Dylan Larkin still in Play? | Minnesota Wild Line Combinations | Russo's Relationship with New Jersey Devils Fans

Host

Joe Smith
Host of The Athletic Minnesota hockey coverage; longtime insider focused on NHL Minnesota Wild, Gophers, and roster/prospect analysis.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Hire an editor

    Terrible

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MN Kidd in CO
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great topics, bad sound

    I want as much Wild talk as I can get and I appreciate the efforts here very much. But the sound quality needs to improve. I would enjoy it much more if the co-host’s sniffling, throat clearing and other background noise was addressed. It has been a factor in every episode I’ve listened to and makes the show almost unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    sharkie74
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wild News & Interviews

    Great weekly updates on Minnesota Wild (and Gophers for those that follow) and cool interviews. Personal favorites are Declan Chisholm and Judd Brackett, but they’re all legit. Not a factor in my rating, but the local sponsors all rock.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dirty Romi
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners want sharper sound quality and fewer background noises.
Solid guest lineup and timely Minnesota hockey updates.
Easy-to-digest take on Wild matters; strong local flavor.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 133 - Brooks & Wyatt Cullen | Brock Faber injury | Minnesota Wild & Gopher Hockey season opener
Q: What happened to Brock Faber and what does it mean for the team early in the season?
Faber suffered a skull fracture from a deflected shot, had surgery, and is out indefinitely. This creates a significant gap on the right side of the blue line and forces the team to reconsider pairing and depth options early, with long-term uncertainty about return timing.
Ep 128 feat. Vinni Lettieri | Quinn Hughes deadline | Stramel leads Minnesota Wild prospects
Q: What was your reaction to being drafted and your interactions with GM Bill Guerin?
Lettieri reflects on the memorable moment and the importance of making a strong first impression, acknowledging how the team's perspective on him evolved as he proved his value.
Ep 128 feat. Vinni Lettieri | Quinn Hughes deadline | Stramel leads Minnesota Wild prospects
Q: How did your college years, especially at Minnesota and Denver, influence your NHL trajectory and role on teams?
He talks about developing through college, facing ups and downs, and how mentors and teammates helped him find a role that balanced offense with strong defensive work, ultimately shaping him into a versatile forward.
Ep 128 feat. Vinni Lettieri | Quinn Hughes deadline | Stramel leads Minnesota Wild prospects
Q: What was it like growing up in Minnesota and watching the Wild as you developed as a player?
Lettieri describes a strong family and community influence, growing up around hockey in Minnesota, and how that environment shaped his readiness to perform when he reached the NHL and the Wild system.
Ep126 | Minnesota Wild Mailbag | Quinn Hughes, Dylan Larkin, and Bill Guerin's backup plan | Fellowship of the Rink
Q: When you look at the Wild's current forward group, do you think Guerin still sees one or more offensive additions as necessary?
The hosts discuss potential moves, noting the forward depth and the possibility of a top-six upgrade or a shake-up to strengthen the third line, depending on how camp unfolds and the status of any Larkin pursuit.

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What is Fellowship of the Rink about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on NHL, Minnesota Wild, and NCAA hockey, featuring long-form interviews with players, coaches, and analysts alongside in-depth discussion of team moves, drafts, and prospects. Episodes frequently blend roster analysis, contract talk, and pipeline updates with personal Minnesota hockey memories, local culture, and sponsor integrations. A recurring strength appears to be bringing insider perspectives from The Athletic Minnesota and other hockey media, plus strong focus on development paths from juniors to the NHL. Notable is the strong Minnesota emphasis, a mix of guest profiles (veteran coaches, hot prospects, and draft analysts), and a casual, insider-style format that appeals to hardcore hockey fans and local followers ali... more

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Recent guests on Fellowship of the Rink include:

1. Mason Shaw
2. Brooks Cullen
3. Wyatt Cullen
4. David Carle
5. Wes Walz
6. Vinni Lettieri
7. Ben Dexheimer
8. Matt Cullen

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