Crease and Assist Podcast
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92 episodes
Episode #92: Wild Outshine the Stars & Colorado Series Preview
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@brandsteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24), discuss the Wild's playoff series success over the Dallas Stars. They also preview the Wild's Western Conference semi-final ser...
Episode #91: Oh My Stars, 2026 Wild Playoff Preview
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Steve (@brandsteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the signing of Charlie Stramel to an Entry Level Contract, and do an in-depth dive on the Minnesota Wild's 1st Round series again the Dallas Series....
Episode #90: March Madness and March Sadness
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Steve (@brandsteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) start the show with the sad news of the sudden passing of Jessi Pierce and her three children in a tragic house fire. Her absence in the hockey world will d...
Episode #89: 2026 Minnesota Wild Trade Truffle Shuffle
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the Minnesota Wild's trade moves near the NHL trade deadline. Have they improved the roster in a meaningful way or not? We will share listener poll results and answer the...
Episode #88: Golden Dreams or Golden Reality?
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss Team USA's performance in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. We will discuss the performance of Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Frost players, who stood out, and wh...
Episode #87: Olympic Breaks and Iowa Wild Takes
Thank you for listening to today's episode. Today, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@brandsteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) spend a little time talking about the 2026 Olympic Games that just started. Since the Minnesot...
Episode #86: Cold and Colder
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Steve (@BrandSteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) talk about a variety of topics, including should we be concerned about Kaprizov's lack of consistent scoring, what to expect medal wise when it comes to the...
Episode #85: New Year's Resolutions and Speculations
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Steve (@brandsteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss whether or not the Minnesota Wild need to make another trade or not. We also discuss proposed names given by listeners for the team's line of Russia...
Episode #84: Ex-Hughes Me or Merry Quinn-mas??
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@BrandSteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the blockbuster trade for defenseman Quinn Hughes, including initial reactions of the deal, and what it means for the fu...
Episode #83: The Wall of St. Paul
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@brandsteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the incredible play of Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt, and whether or not the team has a goaltender controversy on its...
Episode #82: Wild Thanksgiving 2025
In today's episode, join Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) for their annual Thanksgiving episode. While things have been a bit bumpy this season, as we head into the upcoming holiday weekend, things s...
Episode #81: Wild Nightmare on 97th Street
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@BrandSteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the Minnesota Wild's current struggles to win games. We ask listeners "How far is this team from being a contender?" and...
Episode #80: Expectations & Opportunities
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@BrandSteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the Minnesota's Wild season opening 5-0 game over the St. Louis Blues. They also discuss whether or not the deals to Con...
Episode #79: $136M Dollar Kirill
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the re-signing of Kirill Kaprizov to a $136M, 8-year contract by the Minnesota Wild and it's long term ramifications. Added to contract talk, was the contract extension f...
Episode #78: Will He or Won't He (re-sign)
In today's episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), Steve (@BrandSteve), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) talk about various concerns as the team gets closer to the pre-season and then the regular season.Obviously, the topic...
Episode #77: 2025 Wild Prospect Tournament Preview
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa @MNSOTA24) are once again joined by special guest Steve (@BrandSteve) to discuss the upcoming Tom Kurvers' Prospect Showcase Tournament starting up next week (Se...
Episode #76: Rossi Stays in Minnesota (for now)
Hello dear listeners! It's the end of August, vacations are ending, the MN State Fair is almost over, and the kids are heading back to school soon. With all of that in place, it means that hockey will be starting up again. In today'...
Episode #75: 2025 MN Wild Draft & Free Agency Review
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the results of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft as well as the opening of NHL Free Agency. We provide analysis of the selections and discuss the free...
Episode #74: Minnesota Frost Draft Review
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss and provide analysis of the Minnesota Frost's 2025 Entry Draft selections. We also discuss whether the PWHL made a mistake with its expansion draft, by making Vancouver a...
Episode #73: 2025 Minnesota Wild Draft Preview
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the upcoming 2025 NHL Entry Draft, and break down the Wild's needs. Included in this discussion is a mock draft of sorts for each of the team...
Episode #72: Guerin's Gambit
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) discuss the never ending soap opera of Marco Rossi and his latest contract request and whether it's fair or not. They also discuss what potential mov...
Episode #71: Frost-full of Success
Welcome, welcome!In today's episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) talk about the back to back Walter Cup Champions, our Minnesota Frost. They talk both about the players who were key to the win, but perhaps more impor...
Episode #70: Brockonomics 101
Happy Memorial Day Weekend.In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24), once again discuss the future with the Wild of Marco Rossi. However, it's more of an aside, as once again we're in...
Episode #69: Not Wild About Rossi
In this episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist), Kalisha (@KalishaTownsell), and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) react to the Wild's end of season player interviews as well as Wild General Manager Bill Guerin and Head Coach John Hynes' press conference. What did...
Episode #68: One and Done Again
In today's episode, Derek (@CreaseAndAssist) and Theresa (@MNSOTA24) break down another one and done playoff run. Thanks to all our listeners and followers on Twitter/X and BlueSky for the numerous comments and votes on our polls. They definite...