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The GPL Podcast

Gopher Puck Live
Big Ten Hockey
College Hockey
University Of Minnesota Men's Hockey Team
Minnesota Gophers
NCAA Tournament
University Of Minnesota
NCAA Hockey
Minnesota Gophers Hockey
Gopher Hockey
Wisconsin Badgers
Recruiting Strategies
Robert Morris Hockey
Chicago
Minnesota Men's Hockey Team
Justin Close
Big Ten Conference
University Of Minnesota Golden Gophers
Matthew Wood
NCAA Tournament Seeding
Playoff Hockey

The GPL Podcast, part of the Pulltab Sports family, is a roundtable type of format that talks about the University of Minnesota Men's Hockey Team, BigTen Hockey and College Hockey in general. It is a weekly podcast that happens during the college hockey season. (October - April) The host is Craig Cotner "Jupiter" who runs the GopherPuckLive.com website. He is joined by Eric Vegoe who covers the Go... more

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Latest Episodes

USCHO.com’s Creator and President Tim Brule joined us on the podcast to talk about a season that has not gone well at all this year for Minnesota. We get in to that Ohio State sweep of the Gophers and preview this coming weekend with Notre Dame. But ... more

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BTN's Paul Caponigri joined the show as our guest as Minnesota gets a very encouraging sweep of Wisconsin. The power play is now the 2nd best in the country, are things finally coming together? What is happening with Gavin McKenna? Penn State or Stat... more

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Wisconsin State Journal's Todd Milewski made his 20th podcast appearance as we get ready for the Wisconsin Badgers this weekend. While Minnesota is on a 7 game losing streak, the Badgers are on a 4 game losing streak themselves. So it will make for a... more

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Though the Gophers are not having a good season, especially here in January. We had fun celebrating our 300th podcast with Gopher Legend Pat Micheletti! But it did turn in to a what felt like a therapy session has the Gophers grabbed only a single po... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Brule
Founder of USCHO.com and college hockey veteran
USCHO
Episode: #303 – USCHO’s Tim Brule
Dan Woog
Son of former coach Doug Woog and a Gopher himself
Episode: #297: Dan Woog Reminiscing
Paul Caponigri
Big Ten Network Analyst, former OSU player
Big Ten Network
Episode: #295: Riding the rollercoaster with Cappy
Sam Rossini
Sports commentator and analyst
Episode: #294: Fighting Irish Sweep with Rossini
Brad Schlossman
Expert on college hockey and contributor
Grand Forks Herald
Episode: #290: UND Week With Schlossman
Frank Mazzocco
Sports commentator returning to cover the Gophers
Television broadcaster
Episode: #288: Season 15 Premiere
Nick Angell
Advocate for college hockey and member of the Golden Helmet Collective
Golden Helmet Collective
Episode: Summer 2025
Eric Brever
Gopher Hockey alumni and advocate for college athletics
Golden Helmet Collective
Episode: Summer 2025
Sam Ekstrom
Sports broadcaster and commentator
Episode: #269: Tommie PxP guy Sam Ekstrom is our guest

Hosts

Craig Cotner
Host of the show, known as 'Jupiter', and runs the GopherPuckLive.com website; he provides insights into Gopher hockey and engages actively with the audience.
Eric Vegoe
Co-host who covers the Gophers as a writer for GopherPuckLive, providing analytical perspectives and commentary on hockey events.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Excellent

    Finding an in depth look into gopher hockey is hard. This is where it’s at! Love everything you guys do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hdksoabeike
    United States2 years ago
  • The Best Gopher Hockey Podcast in the land

    Craig and Vegoe bring passion and honest analysis every week, while guests such at Pat Mcheletti and Nate Wells add to the fun.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suffering Sota' sports fan
    United States4 years ago
  • The Best!

    These guys are the best! Look forward to their insights every week. Great guest, too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dfgchb23498
    United States6 years ago
  • Must listen for Gopher Hockey fans

    My goto Gopher Hockey podcast. Come for the great insights. Stay for the OT. Excellent guests. Jup and Vegoe bring it weekly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mavstink
    United States6 years ago
  • Best Gopher Hockey podcast

    Best Gopher Hockey podcast.

    Solid. Interesting. We’ll rounded. Informative. Etc.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Apple IS 1984
    United States6 years ago

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There are mentions of a friendly and humorous atmosphere during discussions, which helps to keep the content entertaining even when discussing serious topics.
Many reviews highlight the strong connection the hosts have with the college hockey community, making the discussions feel personal and relatable.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and passionate analysis of Gopher hockey, often praising the depth of insight and commentary.
The podcast is considered a go-to source for Gopher fans, offering updates, discussions, and guest insights that enhance their understanding of the sport.

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#192
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#303 – USCHO’s Tim Brule
Q: What are your thoughts on the current state of Gopher Hockey?
Tim Brule expressed significant concerns about the team's defensive shortcomings and overall performance, noting it's among the worst in their history.
#261: BigTen Preview with Cappy
Q: What does Cappy think about the goaltender interference calls this year?
Cappy found the goaltender interference calls difficult to interpret due to the numerous gray areas in the rules, highlighting a recent call that exemplified the inconsistency in officiating.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The GPL Podcast

What is The GPL Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content primarily revolves around the University of Minnesota Men's Hockey Team, with discussions about their performance, challenges, and player dynamics. Episodes typically feature a mix of analysis on various matchups, insights into team developments, and reflections on past and upcoming games, often enriched by guest appearances from players, analysts, and hockey enthusiasts. These guests often provide personal anecdotes and expert commentary, highlighting both the emotional aspects and the technicalities of the game, making the discussions relatable and insightful for hockey fans and those interested in college athletics.

A unique aspect of this show is its format, which combines in-depth analysis with a light-hearted tone. The hosts ... more

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1. Tim Brule
2. Dan Woog
3. Paul Caponigri
4. Sam Rossini
5. Brad Schlossman
6. Frank Mazzocco
7. Nick Angell
8. Eric Brever

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