Weekly Jr. A' hockey news and updates for the Minnesota Blue Ox. Part of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL). Join us weekly for pre and post weekend updates! We will also feature a "Where in the Heck is Bruce Boudreau?" call in segment as well as player, sponsor and alumni interviews. #thintheherd
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Behind the Horns Season 7, Episode 2, Cheese, Lube and Carl
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Behind the Horns Season 7 episode 1, Meet your 2023-2024 Blue OX Captains
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Preview the 2023 - 2024 Minnesota Blue OX season with your CaptainsBy The OxPod
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Behind the Horns Season 6 Episode3, with #40 Joseph Rosenberg and #70 Dylan Smith
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The third episode of season 6 brings the West coast to our Minnesota Blue OX and we get to meet our two players from California. We look into closing out the season and what its like playing in Minnesota versus the West Coast.By The OxPod
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Behind the Horns Season 6 Episode 2, with #33 Elias Johansson and #23 Jacob Ullsten
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The second episode of season 6 brings our two players from Sweden. We get to learn what its like to be recruited and move to another country to play for the Minnesota Blue OX. AS well as how the season is going for the boys and what's ahead!By The OxPod
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Behind the Horns Season 6 Episode 1, with #8 Captain Griffin Bourassa and Assistant Captain #9 Zach laMotte
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Season 6 one episode with Griffin Bourassa and Zach LaMotte discusses the beginning of the season and what to come in the early part of the Minnesota Blue OX Season!By The OxPod
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Behind the Horns Season 5 Episode 3 with Assistant Captains #11 Carter Hobbs and #12 Michael Clough
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We finish up the regular season with a discussion with two of the assistant captains #11 Carter Hobbs and #12 Michael Clough. Dive into the last month of OX hockey and look forward to the first round of Playoffs against the Dells Ducks. We also find out more about Hobbs and Cloughs playing career and future goals after the year is over!!!!…
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Behind the horns Season 5 Episode 2 with Cale Goenner and Peter Keese
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Get to know two of the Minnesota OX top Defenseman #27 Cale Goenner and #17 Peter Keese. Listen as we dive into the season to date and what is next to come!!!!By The OxPod
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Behind the Horns Season 5 Episode 1: Tyler Schirmer and Keith Schenkel discuss the start of the 2021-2022 season
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In the 5th season opener of Behind the horns we are talking with Assistant Captain #24 Tyler Schirmer and #19 Keith Schenkel. We discuss everything from starting the season 0-2 and then going on a 10-1 run the following 11 games. Also learn more about the players and get some inside information on what is going on with the team!!…
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Behind the Horns Episode 26: Vinny Castelletti and Ethan Haglund
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This episode we sit down with two of the three OX goalies and learn more about them and whats going on with the team heading into the playoffs.By The OxPod
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Behind the Horns Episode 2: Talking with #17 Tyler Schirmer and #18 Blake Glaser
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In this episode we are talking with #17 Tyler "Lazer" Schirmer and #18 Blake "Blaser" Glaser. Going over the past few weeks of games and practices since the shutdown as well as looking forward to the Chicago Showcase and whats ahead with the coming season.By The OxPod
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Behind the Horns Episode 24: Sit down with D Pair #23 Max Beller and #11 Carter Hobbs
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In this episode we sit down with defensive pair #23 Max Beller and #11 Carter Hobbs. We through the season for them to this point and some of the upcoming games in Wisconsin and the Chicago Showcase.By The OxPod
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Behind The Horns Episode 23: 2020-20201 Season start and lets Meet the Captains
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In this episode we break down the start of the 2020-2021 season and meet the Captain Alec Skradski and the Assistant Captains Zach Earl, Jayce Hopia and Colton AveryBy The OxPod
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Behind The Horns Epi.22: Ollie, Shaughno & Hanney chat with two Minnetonka High School Alumni Blue Ox forward #19 Jayce Hopia and #3 Toronto Maple Leafs Defenseman Justin Holl
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Behind The Horns Epi.22: Ollie, Shaughno & Hanney chat with two Minnetonka High School Alumni - Blue Ox forward #19 Jayce Hopia and #3 Toronto Maple Leafs Defenseman Justin Holl! Some great questions by the Boyz and no new dirt on Coach Witta from either Hopes or Hollsy! Keep up the good work guys. Looking forward to more OXPOD episodes this season…
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Behind The Horns Epi.21: Ollie, Shaughno & Hanney chat with #29 Kyle Kester - #18 Jake Langheinrich - #22 Colton Avery Again
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Ollie, Shaughno and Hanney interview Ox winger #29 3-year vet Kyle Kester, #18 rookie Dman Jake Langheinrich and #22 back for more abuse, Colton Avery! Keep up the good work guys. Looking forward to more OXPOD episodes this season. #unfiltered Thanks to our awesome sponsors - Walser Automotive, GEICO, Twin Cities Orthopedics, AbsoluteFilth.com, Cha…
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Behind The Horns Epi.20: Ollie, Shaughno & Hanney #22 Rookie Forward and Spooner, Wisconsin native Colton Avery
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Ollie, Shaughno and Hanney interview Ox winger #22 Spooner Native and rookie Blue Ox forward - Colton Avery! You will not want to miss this POD as the boys get up close and personal with Aves! Keep up the good work guys. Looking forward to more OXPOD episodes this season. #unfiltered Thanks to our awesome sponsors - Walser Automotive, GEICO, Twin C…
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Behind The Horns Epi.19: Ollie, Shaughno & Hanney & Nick Spolec, Coach Wood, and Two Surprise Guests!
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Ollie, Shaughno and Hanney interview Ox winger #64 Nick Spolec and his Billett Dad, Assistant Coach Jason Wood. And TWO shocking special surprise guests as well - you will not want to miss this POD! Keep up the good work guys. Looking forward to more OXPOD episodes this season. #unfiltered Thanks to our awesome sponsors - Walser Automotive, GEICO, …
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Behind The Horns Epi.18: Ollie, Shaughno & Hanney & The Midwest Twins - Skrads and Smitty
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Ollie, Shaughno and Hanney interview the Midwest Twins and absolute pests on the ice - Alec Skradski and Grant Smitty. Keep up the good work guys. Looking forward to more OXPOD episodes this season. #unfiltered Thanks to our awesome sponsors - Walser Automotive, GEICO, Twin Cities Orthopedics, AbsoluteFilth.com, Chanticlear Pizza Grill Coon Rapids,…
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Behind The Horns Ep.17: Ollie, Shaughno & Hanney - Good Banter, Stories & Laughs
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The Fellas have officially produced their first podcast. Well done gentlemen. Great banter and stories and Shaughno's fighting his Dad story at the rink in front of small children was hilarious! New guy Dman Nolan Conrad also get's in on the fun! As does Max Beller behind the scenes. Keep up the good work guys. Looking forward to more OXPOD episode…
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Behind The Horns Ep.16: | Behind the Horns Unfiltered
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The torch has been passed and Oliver De Croock and Joe Shaughnessy have taken over Creative & Production control of the OxPod! Behind the Horns! This test episode is pretty cool as they talk trades, college visits and are joined by #7 Hunter Hansen and #13 Nick Mueller. The Boys will be doing PODS weekly and from everywhere - on the road, on the bu…
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Behind The Horns Ep.15: Meet Max "The Rook" Beller, Joe "The Crafty Vet" Shaughnessy, and "Mr. Muscle" Bobby Thompsson
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This episode features a round table interview with Max Beller, Joe Shaughnessy and strength and conditioning coach, Bobby Thompson. We talk off ice training, the passion for the game of hockey, and we go inside the locker room and hear about "court!" So sit back and enjoy this one. I can guarantee someone will pay for this one! As always, we would …
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Behind The Horns Ep.14: Let's Meet The Captains
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This episode of Behind The Horns features a sit down with this year's captains, Nick Spolec, Oliver, DeCrook, Nick Mueller, and Hunter Hansen. The boys discuss their time in Boston, giving back to the community, the makeup of this years team, and a walk through of Hanny's day as he preps for game time. As always, we would like to give special thank…
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Behind The Horns Ep.13: A sit down with Head Coach Jay Witta
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Its that time of the year to get OXCITED! This episode features a sit down with Head Coach Jay Witta. We discuss the amazing playoff run that ended in a Final Four finish this past season, and hear about what’s on tap for the coming year. I ask the coach about the makeup of this years team and discuss the impact of losing two very good goalies and …
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Behind The Horns 012: The Blue Ox are headed to Nationals
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On episode 12 of Behind The Horns, we have a special two part interview. We discuss the big series win against the Wisconsin Rapids River Kings, sending the Minnesota Blue Ox to the National Tournament in Boston. Wellsy discusses the series with three Ox players; Oliver De Croock, Alex Timm, and Nick Spolec. The guys go over the adversity they face…
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Behind The Horns 011: It's Playoff Time!!
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On today’s episode we have on returning guest’s Eric Worre, Phil Schader, and Eric Swenson. The boys sit down with Wellsy to discuss the end of the season. The boys go over their upcoming playoff series against the fifth seeded Rum River Mallards. The Blue Ox will be the fourth seed and will have home ice advantage in the first round. The guys disc…
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Behind The Horns 010: Featuring Bruce Boudreau
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On episode 10 of Behind The Horns we have the honor of welcoming on Head Coach of the Minnesota Wild and majority owner of the Blue Ox, Bruce Boudreau. Wellsy takes a few minutes out of Bruce’s day to allow him to come on the show and go over a little bit about the team while answering some questions along the way. Then we look ahead to the Chicago…
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Episode 9 of Behind The Horns features assistant coach Jason Wood and goalie Josh Greune. Wellsy and the guys discuss the season thus far as it is just approaching the midway point. They go over the last 12 games the Blue Ox have had where they have gone 10-2 in that span. They also recap the Boston showcase while looking ahead to their next Chicag…
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Episode 8 of Behind The Horns includes numerous guests. On today’s show Wellsy will interview the Minnesota Warriors. Guests include Jon Albert, Eric Reetz, Mark Jendro, and Dana Brown. They discuss what the Warriors is all about and also discuss the upcoming events for this weekends game. Also joining the show is two members of the Blue Ox staff, …
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On episode seven of Behind The Horns we have the Midwest Boys join the show. Guest include, John Koester, Grant Smith, Alec Skradski, Nick Spolec, and Joe Shaughnessy. The guys discuss the results of the Midwest Showcase. Then preview the upcoming home and home against the Rum River Mallards; where Friday night is the food drive. Wellsy and the boy…
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Behind The Horns 006: The Halloween Special
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On the sixth episode of Behind The Horns, Wellsy delivers a Halloween special. Which includes interviews with four of the Blue Ox players. Imports Chris Bruhn, Oliver De Croock, Geoffrey Jaquet, and Josef (Pepa) Nutil. The five of them discuss the weekend sweep over the Steel County Blades and also preview the Midwest Showcase this upcoming weekend…
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Behind The Horns 005: Featuring Nick Mueller & Phil Schader
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On the fifth episode of Behind The Horns we welcome on two of the Minnesota Blue Ox captains Nick Mueller and Phil Schader. We discuss the Chicago Showcase which just finished. Also the upcoming home and home series against the Steel County Blades. We then finish the show talking about what the team may have planned for Halloween coming up.…
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Behind The Horns 004: Featuring Brady Boudreau
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On episode four of Behind The Horns, Wellsy interviews goaltender Brady Boudreau. The both of them discuss the upcoming road trip to Chicago as the Blue Ox will be playing in a showcase. Then the two of them finish off the show with a little hockey trivia as Brady's knowledge is put to the test. #thintheherd…
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Behind The Horns 003: Featuring Kyle Kester, Eric Swenson, Alex Timm, and Hunter Hansen
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On episode three of Behind the Horns, Wellsy interviews four of the Blue Ox players. Kyle Kester, Eric Swenson, Alex Timm, and Hunter Hansen. The boys discuss the upcoming game against the Hudson Havoc, as well as announcing that it will be Minnesota Wild Night. Where Joel Erikkson Ek, Luke Kunin, and Eric Fehr of the Wild; along with head coach Br…
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Behind The Horns 002: Featuring Colton Ryan, Gunnar Gibbs, and Eric Worre
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On the second episode of Behind The Horns. We have 3 Blue Ox players join the show. These players are forwards Gunnar Gibbs, Colton Ryan and Eric Worre. Wellsy discusses the big 3-1 home opener victory against the Minnesota Mullets this past weekend. They then have some fun as they discuss the day in the life of a junior A’ hockey player. Also a ve…
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Behind The Horns 001: Featuring Jay Witta
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Today on the OxPod we go Behind the Horns with Head Coach/GM/ and Owner Jay Witta. As we get underway in the inaugural episode of the show, Jay discusses what the podcast will feature. Along with what to look forward to this upcoming season with the Minnesota Blue Ox Junior A’ Hockey Club. We also dive into his past history in the world of hockey. …
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