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The 5 Minute Major Podcast STL

Michael Ruma and Josh Koch
St. Louis Blues
Hockey
NHL
NHL Draft
United States
National Hockey League
Minnesota
St. Louis, United States
Denver Pioneers
Robert Morris University
Grace Sadura
NHL Playoffs
Olympics
Canada
Saint Louis Blues
Paralympic Hockey
Lindenwood University
PWHL
Women's Hockey
Saint Louis, United States

Two lifelong friends from the 314 team up to talk all things hockey! Tune in to hear Mike and Josh weekly!

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In this episode, Josh and Mike are catching up on the massive NHL offseason dating back to the end of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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In this episode, Julia Gosling joins the show to talk about growing up in London, Ontario, dominating youth hockey in juniors, becoming a captain for St. Lawrence University, being drafted to the Toronto Sceptres and playing for the Seattle Torrent, ... more

In this episode, Dylan Peterson joins the show to discuss his hockey journey including growing up all over the world including Taiwan and Ottawa, playing at Boston University with Lane Hutson, Macklin Celebrini, and more, being drafted to the St. Lou... more

In this episode, Logan Petlansky joins the show to discuss his hockey journey including growing up in St. Louis, playing at Saint Louis University High where he won a Challenge Cup alongside his brother, crazy trade stories, being drafted to the Amar... more

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Recent Guests

Julia Gosling
A standout hockey player from London, Ontario, captain at St. Lawrence University, drafted sixth overall by the Toronto Sceptres in the 2024 PW draft, now with Seattle in the professional league
Seattle team in the PWHL, Canada national team
Episode: #85 - Julia Gosling
Dylan Peterson
Professional hockey player, Blues prospect
St. Louis Blues organization
Episode: #84 - Dylan Peterson
Logan Petlansky
Hockey player from Saint Louis who rose through AAA Blues, SLU High, and NCDC/NJ junior hockey; drafted to NAHL Amarillo Wranglers
NAHL Amarillo Wranglers
Episode: #83 - Logan Petlansky
Jack Anderson
St. Louis native, professional hockey player, defenseman for Dallas Stars organization
Dallas Stars / Michigan Tech / Lindenwood
Episode: #82 - Jack Anderson
Jeff LoVecchio
Professional hockey player and skills coach
GMT - Give More Training
Episode: #81 - Jeff LoVecchio
Will Cranley
Goaltender in the Blues organization, former Florida Everblades, AHL prospect
St. Louis Blues organization
Episode: #80 - Will Cranley
Eric Pohlkamp
Professional hockey player drafted by San Jose Sharks; played for Denver University and in the USHL
San Jose Sharks organization / Denver Pioneers
Episode: #79 - Eric Pohlkamp
Emma Peschel
Defender, Ohio State University, USA national team
Ohio State University, USA National Team
Episode: #78 - Emma Peschel
Derek Shayne
Rising Canadian country music star from Flintflone, Manitoba; subject of the episode
Independent artist (music)
Episode: #77 - Derek Shayne

Hosts

Mike
Co-host of the show, frequently drives interview segments and provides hockey analysis and local scene context.
Josh
Co-host of the show, often steers conversations and asks probing questions with a focus on development and strategy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Love the content

    I was listening to the latest episode and just want to vent a bit. I 100% agree that a drastic change has to be made. I don’t think there is any doubt that it has to be on ice. Ie the players. You can’t keep changing coaches and everything else and giving them a pass.

    It has to be a substantial player or players going out. If you don’t do something drastic the culture isn’t going to change.

    In the post game interviews after the last loss Justin Faulk admitted they put it on autopilot! I about ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goon Squad Captain
    United States9 months ago
  • Great content

    Just found the podcast, like the fact that it’s Blues centric but covers the whole league. Enjoyed it a lot looking forward to following once things get rolling again

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goon Squad Captain
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep hockey knowledge and practical takeaways for players and families.
Guests are consistently insightful and cover a range from pros to coaches and analysts.
Strong community feel with recurring sponsor mentions and local hockey culture notes.
The banter and local St. Louis focus balance broad league insights nicely.

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#2
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Talking Points

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#85 - Julia Gosling
Q: How has wearing Canada's jersey and competing in the Olympics shaped your approach to hockey?
She shares the pride and responsibility of representing Team Canada, learning from teammates and leaders like Poulin and Spooner, and the emotional impact of playing at the Olympics and international events.
#85 - Julia Gosling
Q: What was it like to be part of the expansion team in Seattle after Toronto, and how did you adapt?
She describes the mix of nerves and excitement, the expansion draft experience, and how the move to Seattle offered a new environment, strong fan support, and growth opportunities as a veteran on a newer franchise.
#85 - Julia Gosling
Q: What was the process of deciding where to play at the next level of hockey, and did you consider other schools?
She explains the recruiting complexity at the time, weighing early commitments and the options among NCAA programs like Clarkson, St. Lawrence, Syracuse, and Princeton, finally committing to St. Lawrence in grade 11 after finding the campus, program, and coaches a good fit.
#46 - Kris Sparre
Q: Why move into the PWHL and what does the role there offer you?
Sparre explained that the PWHL mirrors an NHL/AHL operation with a full staff, which allows him to focus on coaching and development, something he values deeply, in a top-tier market like Boston.
#46 - Kris Sparre
Q: What are some memorable moments from playing in Europe and what did you take from those leagues into coaching?
He recalled learning a lot from high-level European teammates and coaches, noting the DL's balance of physicality and puck possession, and how those experiences informed his approach to developing players and shaping a coaching philosophy.

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A hockey-focused show hosted by two longtime friends who dissect both the local St. Louis scene and broader league dynamics. Episodes frequently center on player development, professional pathways, coaching philosophies, and the business side of hockey, often with candid guest stories about perseverance, mentorship, and leadership. The format blends personal narratives with practical takeaways for players, families, and fans, and often leans into community connections and candid banter that showcases the hosts' enthusiasm and expertise.

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Recent guests on The 5 Minute Major Podcast STL include:

1. Julia Gosling
2. Dylan Peterson
3. Logan Petlansky
4. Jack Anderson
5. Jeff LoVecchio
6. Will Cranley
7. Eric Pohlkamp
8. Emma Peschel

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