The New York Rangers break out the brooms, and Jessi is still hoping the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets will advance (while Kirsten shuns her for such decisions). Plus EWhite on the Mic joins from Salt Lake City to highlight their new hockey team. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Ta…

Hello, offseason! You're Minnesota Wild are done, but playoffs are in full swing. Jessi and Kirsten, take a look at their preseason predictions to see how accurate they were. Plus, what do the Wild need to do to not get dummied in the playoffs next year? And what does that mean for Bill Guerin this offseason? All in this week’s episode, created by …

So long, farewell and good riddance to the Minnesota Wild 2023-24 season. We’ll save most of our analysis for next week, but let’s get excited about some of the young guns we’ve already seen. That, plus a recap of an exciting college hockey weekend in St. Paul, and some Salt Lake City nicknames for the newest NHL squad. All in this week’s episode, …

What if Brock Faber wasn’t a thing? Would Marco Rossi be the next-it rookie for the Minnesota Wild? Either way, the future is bright, in the state of hockey. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this is season 5 episode 223.…

It’s the final countdown. The Wild’s playoff chances continue to dwindle, though they're still not officially out. What does that mean for the final regular season? And, hey, at least we’ll have frozen four hockey in St. Paul – with no Minnesota teams either... ok nvm. That and your !s with the beauts. All in this week’s episode, created by new voi…

How did Minnesota Wild radio play-by-play voice Joe O’Donnell spring Kirill Kaprizov's hot streak a few seasons back? And which non-Wild goalie should Kirsten cheer for? We dive into those questions, and take a peek at Cawlidge Hawkey regionals all in this week’s ep. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, …

Let’s meet Jake Lucchini. The former Michigan Tech Husky and current mainstay on the Minnesota Wild third line joins us to talk spaghetti, haircuts and dress code, and his brother’s jersey request. Plus, I take a look at the Wild week ahead while also figuring out – can the Wild really make the playoffs? All in this week’s episode, created by new v…

John Hynes has got some balls and teaches us all about some unknown NHL rules as he goes for 2 and the Wild continue to go for the playoffs now just 6 points back from a wild card spot with less than 20 games to go. Plus, PWHL Grace Zumwinkle joins as Minnesota nears the end of its regular season with some fun rule changes of their own. All in this…

March Madness is here and for us that includes the big NHL trade deadline and boy’s high school hockey tourney – among a dozen other hockey-related events. So, will the Wild make a move? Will they still make the playoffs? And how can the Beauts fix the Class A/AA discourse? All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by Sota…

Which is more confusing: Jessi’s takes on the Minnesota Wild, or the Wild themselves? Minnesota continues to roll but will Billy G roll with this team past the trade deadline or are moves on the horizon? + U of M blue liner Bryce Brodzinski joins to check in on the college hockey ranks. All in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, pres…

Let’s talk chaos. The Minnesota Wild drop 10 goals on the No. 1 Vancouver Canucks, and the top line stays red hot as the team moves within two pts of a wild card spot BUT is it sustainable? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce dive into what’s working, what’s real and what’s the deal with a tough week ahead. All in this week’s episode, created by new voi…

Stanley Cup celebrations beat a Super Bowl any day – Kirsten and I explain why. Plus, Morgan Reilly, Brock Faber, and more of your questions from around the Minnesota hockey world, all in this week’s episode, created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Jim Beam, Livea, Grain Belt and Royal Credit Union this i…

Are we looking at the worst season in Wild history? Or at least the worst since the meltdown of the 2018-19 Paul Fenton era? The Minnesota Wild continue to look at the big uphill battle they face coming off the all-star break while Kirsten and I still try to answer the big question – and yours – is this team worth saving? As always we’re created by…

The Minnesota Wild bye week is here but if we're Bill Guerin, we're making sure the boys aren’t completely enjoying a vacation after squandering away playoff hopes once again. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce dive into the bad, badder and downright worst part of the Wild’s season until now – and try to sort out what to do. Plus, Kirsten is a one-timi…

We check in with former Minnesota Wild tendy and current squirts coach and nhl network analyst Devan Dubnyk to get his thought on Marc-Andre Fleury, the Wild and much more. Plus, our favorite State of Hockey holiday is here. Kirsten and Jessi share their fave Hockey Day Minnesota mems. As always we’re created by new voice studios, presented by Sota…

This team is on fiiiiire – a dumpster fire. How hot is Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin’s seat right now following an even poorer last 15 games than the first 15? And how can he change it – is it even worth changing? A heavy dose of those questions answered in more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties. As always we’re presented by S…

Let’s go deeeep. The Minnesota wild are showcasing the depth of their lineup as guys are entering and exiting with injuries. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce discuss that, plus The Wall of St. Paul’s nearing debut, Jon Merrill’s saving grace, and the PWHL creating an amazing atmosphere for all. As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you b…

New year, new goals, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce set up their Minnesota Wild vision board while also projecting what the goalie situation might look like as injuries continue to ravage the hometown squad. As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North, Royal Credit Union, Livea, Jim Beam and Grain Belt, you’re listening to …

Jingle Bells Hockey Gear smells But Brock Faber leads the way Oh what fun it is to ride a Minnesota Wild sleigh Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce discuss which Wild players are on Santa’s naughty and nice list, as well as dive into Faber and Kirill Kaprizov numbers so far this year. As always we’re presented by SotaStick, brought to you by Talk North,…

Connor Dewar is going to Soar. A 2-2 road trip and a chance to see some of the bigger impressions John Hynes can make on this team, Kirsten and Jessi make their predictions on who will come out ahead the most in the full throttle Hynes era, and how the Minnesota Wild will fare in this week’s play. Plus, let’s hear it for PWHL Minnesota. Forward and…

Dean Evason is packing up his St. Paul house, but not before one last final goodbye to his favorite NHL fans and the Beauts. The former Minnesota Wild coach gets candid with us on his on-the-bench celebrations, Kirill Kaprizov’s nagging injury and why his hair wasn’t the problem attributing to the Wild’s early struggles. All of that plus walking th…

Blow it up and knock it down, the Minnesota Wild are who we thought they were – and unfortunately for us, that’s not very good. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce vie for a rebuild with an eye on the future, and answer some of your burning questions in the process, all in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created by new voice studios, pr…

Time for a rebuild without Dean Blow it up and knock it down, the Minnesota Wild are who we thought they were – and unfortunately for us, that’s not very good. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce vie for a rebuild with an eye on the future, and answer some of your burning questions in the process, all in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is …

Marco Rossi continues to impress even while we continue to be unimpressed with the Minnesota Wild’s ways. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski joins us to discuss how realistic Rossi’s bid for Calder is, as well as why the Wild still might have a shot at the playoffs, despite a rocky 5-win start. All that and more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which …

SOS! Have the Minnesota Wild hit rock bottom? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce delve into more of the Wild's woes before the team heads across the pond for the 2023 NHL Global Series in Sweden. Plus, should we send in a squad to safely remove Connor McDavid from Edmonton? All that and more in this week’s episode of Bardown Beauties which is created b…

Are Dakota Mermis and Daemon Hunt around to stay? Can they please? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce make their case for the two defenseman to stay on the ice while others sit in the press box. The Beauts also take a look ahead at the Minnesota Wild opponents for the week, and give a moment of silence for the insanely bad San Jose Sharks team. Woof. A…

Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me more than a Wild defeat. Happy Halloween Beauts. Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull talk about some spooky recent play from your Minnesota Wild, while also giving a treat to Marco Rossi and Pat Maroon. Plus, are we gonna make a trade here? As always we’re created by new voice studios, presented by Sotastick, broug…

200 episodes and man, is this one a good one. Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce catch-up with Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber and hit him with the important questions: like is his mom more famous than him? And is Jonas Brodin actually a Swiftie? Plus, our favorite hockey moments from this past week and a plea to Wild coach Dean Evason make some …

The OG Beaut Jamie Hersch checks in to share her early thoughts on some of this year’s squads (including potential trophy conversation for one Minnesota Wild player) Plus, our favorite hockey moments from this past week. As always we’re created by new voice studios, brought to you by sota stick, presented by talk north, grain belt, royal credit uni…

Say it with me. Let's play hockey. The Minnesota Wild opens up its regular season Thursday, and Kirsten and I could not be more ready. Shorter preseason please and all aboard the B.C. gravy train as one Beauts listener shares how he's competing to bring a harrowing title home to Minnesota. As always, were created by new voice studios presented, by …

Say it with me. Let's play hockey. The Minnesota Wild opens up its regular season Thursday, and Kirsten and I could not be more ready. Shorter preseason please and all aboard the B.C. gravy train as one Beauts listener shares how he's competing to bring a harrowing title home to Minnesota. As always, were created by new voice studios presented, by …

The Minnesota Wild are wrapping up training camp and Scott Burnside helps us breakdown the players to watch in St. Paul and Iowa. And don’t hate us, but Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce place our picks for the Central Division winner and you might not love the selections…. As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brought…

The Minnesota Wild are wrapping up training camp and Scott Burnside helps us break down the players to watch in St. Paul and Iowa. And don’t hate us, but Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce place our picks for the Central Division winner and you might not love the selections…. As always, we’re created by new voice studios, presented by SotaStick, brough…

Thanks to Grainbelt, we were live from Ray J's American Grill to kick off the hockey season. Where does Marco Rossi play this year? Is Joel Eriksson Ek your number one center? As always, we’re created by new voice studios, brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union.…

The Beauts are giving Minnesota Wild forward Frederick Gaudreau a new nickname and checking in on the chemistry he’s building with Marcus Foligno and Marco Rossi at camp. Plus are the Wild mid? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce give their thoughts and early speculation on the Wild squad ahead of the 2023-24 season. As always, we’re created by new voic…

Minnesota Wild training camp opens up on Thursday and our favorite sport finally returns as Wild play-by-play voice Joe O’Donnell gives us a peek into what we can expect from the State of Hockey squad this season. Also, can we be done recycling the same old coaches yet? Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce give their thoughts on the Mike Babcock situatio…

There’s a new GM in town and she’s continuing to make moves for the women’s game here in the State of Hockey. Natalie Darwitz joins to talk about her new role with the latest professional team in Minnesota. Plus, NAHL showcase, Tom Kurvers Prospects Tourney and captains practices – it’s officially hockey season baby. As always, we’re created by new…

Let’s head back to school and figure out just which cliques Minnesota Wild players belong in. Plus, we check in with the Minnesota Warriors and make a pretty big on-ice commitment. As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 192.…

This Minnesota Wild offseason has been…well, boring. So, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce are spicing things up with sports rival relationships, and T-Swift eras. As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 191.…

Kirsten Krull knows Yung Gravy, and Jessi Pierce happen to have the smartest kid alive. All this plus burning Minnesota Wild and NHL questions – and oh so much more. As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union this is Season 4, episode 190.…

It’s beginning to feel a lot like hockey season out there…As the offseason winds down, Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull answer your fun questions while speculating about what’s to come ahead of NHL preseason. Plus, how many Minnesota lakes can Minnesota Wild alternate captain Marcus Foligno name? We find out and see how is summer in Sudbury is going.…

So far we have heard from both beauties, Jessi and Kirsten, and their favorite moments from Season 4 of Bardown Beauties, next up? Me, Producer Fred From getting sweaty with Sammy Walker, trolling Kirsten with some Minnesota chants, to Ryan Carter coaching girls hockey. As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Gra…

Last week Jessi Pierce gave you her favorite moments from season four, and now it’s Kirsten Krull’s turn… From style rankings to some of Kirsten’s most unhinged moments, here are a few of her favorites from this past year. As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam, Livea, and Royal Credit Union…

It’s the best part of the offseason while each of us Beauts take a look back at the best of Season 4, starting with host Jessi Pierce. From Devan Dubnyk’s empty arena memories to a Ryan Suter chirp video, here are a few of my favorite moments from this past year. As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt…

One down, two to go and only so much money to do it with. Bill Guerin locks up restricted free agent Brandon Duhaime as Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce figure out how and when he will sign on Filip Gustavsson and Calen Addison. Plus, like championship trophies in Boston most years, it’s tradition to check in with Charlie Coyle each summer as he begr…

Minnesota Wild development camp welcomed six Minnesota natives this past weekend, and Minnesota Hockey executive director Glen Andresen explains how so many State of Hockey born make it to the NHL. Plus, Kirsten Krull and Jessi Pierce: the offseason golf edition. As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt…

Happy 4th, Happy Canada Day and more importantly, happy free agent frenzy. The Wild part ways with unrestricted free agent Ryan Reaves and Matt Dumba who is still looking for a home, but also welcome in Vinni Leitteri and Patrick Maroon to the squad. We hear from GM Bill Guerin and Patrick Maroon as the hockey offseason begins to wrap up (ugh). As …

And the Minnesota Wild select…NHL draft week is here, and we’ve got you primed with a peek at what the Wild might do. And we have to know: what makes a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ draft class? All that plus, some summer offseason to-dos and a Kirsten Krull T-Swift recap. As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Ji…

Will the Minnesota Wild move up in this week’s NHL Entry Draft? And who did Cory Wong draft first for the nearing Crazy Game of Hockey Charity Game July 7-8? Jessi Pierce and Kirsten Krull find out and answer all that in more in our new Tuesday release. As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim Beam…

Celeb sightings and ice bucket throwdowns, we’re ready for some Stanley Cup Finals and offseason fundraising. DinoMights Scott Harmon joins us to share how money raised could end up with Jessi Pierce, Kirsten Krull AND Producer Fred drenched in cold water. As always, we’re created by new voice studios brought to you by Talk North, Grain Belt, Jim B…