Section Hockey Breakdown | Episode 19

LPH's Bryan Zollman and Regional Scout Tom Holler discuss the upcoming draft, including the Minnesota players scouts are targeting. Plus they discuss the Minnesota Wild as they look to the draft and free agency.

We discuss the Wild's Playoff performance and look ahead to the offseason where some big decisions will have to be made.

We discuss the new staff at the helm of Gopher Men's Hockey as well as the new college eligibility rule currently in the pipeline that could have a huge effect on high school and junior hockey. 

We discuss Game 1 between the Wild and Aves and preview Game 2. Was this the fastest hockey game since the Gold Medal game of the Olympics? Should the Wild have a different game plan for Game 2? How big are the absences of Eriksson Ek and Brodin? Should Hynes ride Wallstedt in Game 2? How do you contain the Avalanche's team speed?So many questions after a crazy Game 1 that saw 15 goals scored. Bryan Zollman, Brian Bonin and Tom Holler discuss Game 1 and look forward to Game 2

Bonin, Holler, and Zollman discuss the tourney from LPH Expo. Did their predictions come to fruition? Give a listen to find out. 

It's the best time of year and LPH breaks down Boys Section Hockey, and also discusses the Olympics and questions the 3-on-3 format in a Gold Medal game. 

We digest the phenomenal Olympic Gold win by the USA Men's Hockey Team and give our taks on epic morning of Sunday February 22, 2026. We also delve into the Minnesota Wild, the Quinn Hughes factor and whether he needs an enforcer to protect him come playoff time. We talk girls hockey post High School Girls Hockey season and Ms. Hockey Banquet. Don't miss this one!

Zolllman, Bonin, andin Holler discuss the announcement of USA Hockey's new development league, talk high school hockey and the Minnesota Wild. 

From Minnesota high school boys hockey to World Juniors buzz and a check-in on the Minnesota Wild, we break down what’s catching our attention and what fans should be watching right now. Quick takes, real reactions, and plenty of Minnesota hockey talk.

High school hockey players have been leaving early for juniors for three decades. The question that remains is...is it worth it?