20/20: Stars even series with Wild as Jake Oettinger makes a statement at home It's now a series, right?

Stars beat the Wild 4-2. Here's a 20/20. Enjoy www.shapshotshockey.com/p/2020-stars...

Programming note: Stars-Wild game 1 20/20 will be up Sunday morning. Foolishly made plans with family so will be watching on replay late night

Did Jake Oettinger bring a jar of preserves?

whole show was fun, you should check it out. Not sure what we are building with it, but it's pretty damn to see where it's been going so far.

Yesterday on Algorithmically Incorrect Hockey we went down a wonderful wormhole on goaltending and catching pucks with Steve Thompson. I decided to write something about it as well over at Shap Shots

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Stars-Wild will start at 4:30 CT on Saturday game is on ESPN

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Super fun show today, you can watch full replay here and it'll be uploaded onto your favorite podcast platform later tonight www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBP_...

We are about to be joined by Utah Mammoth analyst Dominic Moore, you should join us too

We are now joined by USA Hockey manager of player development for goaltending Steve Thompson, pretty excited about this one

And we are live

We go live in 10 minutes for episode 3 of Algorithmically Incorrect Hockey, should have some fun guests again. You can watch live on YouTube here or simulcast on Shap Shots and Stars Thoughts

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True, I guess my curiosity is when we start seeing it said out loud more, like if you had a player for a year and then they win national title at another school do you celebrate that publicly etc…

At what point in college hockey does the recruiting pitch for smaller conference schools become a blatant “come here for a year since we move players to the NCHC and Big 10 than others”

If you need YouTube to give you the handy reminder, the link for Episode 3 of Algorithmically Incorrect Hockey is now available for tomorrow's show at 2:30 ET/1:30 CT, join us, it's been fun so far @tiffin.bsky.social and I

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Meet Kade O’Rourke, and the remarkable journey behind his bid for exceptional status Sean Shapiro introduces Kade O'Rourke, who could become the tenth teenager granted exceptional status to play in the CHL.

I've known Kade O'Rourke since he was a 4-year-old on the glass at Texas Stars games. Now he's making a strong big for exceptional status to the OHL.

So how do you tell that story?

Let me introduce you to Kade O'Rourke, the No. 24, and the journey here

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Fitzgerald was the 10th ranked prospect in the
@eliteprospects.com college free agent guide

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Stars have signed Wisconsin UFA forward Christian Fitzgerald to a 1-year ELC. He will join Texas on ATO for remainder of season

How Denver became a college hockey powerhouse: 'That's the expectation' The Denver Pioneers have won another national championship. Sean Shapiro has the story behind why and how.

When Boston Buckberger got his "NATIONAL CHAMPIONS" tattoo in 2024 he left room for another year.

And can you blame him? That's the expectation at Denver and they proved it again in 2026.

My latest for @eliteprospects.com

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Eric Pohlkamp said he's gonna celebrate tonight and then let his agent handle the other stuff but also said "you can guess," on what's coming next. Sharks play in Nashville on Monday.

Johnny Hicks' history-making night for Denver an exclamation point for smaller college goalies Johnny Hicks put his name on the map with his remarkable performance in the semifinals of the 2026 Frozen Four.

While small goalies have become extinct in the NHL, in the Frozen Four the shortest at the position have stood the tallest, led by Denver’s Johnny Hicks who put on a showing for the ages.

My latest for @eliteprospects.com

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For me this is always the best part of the work trips to Vegas

Johnny Hicks' history-making night for Denver an exclamation point for smaller college goalies Johnny Hicks put his name on the map with his remarkable performance in the semifinals of the 2026 Frozen Four.

While small goalies have become extinct in the NHL, in the Frozen Four the shortest at the position have stood the tallest, led by Denver’s Johnny Hicks who put on a showing for the ages.

My latest for @eliteprospects.com

www.eliteprospects.com/news/ncaa/jo...

I'm in Vegas for Frozen Four so won't be at game tonight, but if you are at Red Wings-Flyers game tonight, they will be honoring Doug's family and his memory during the first intermission I believe. If you are there send some good vibes/thoughts for me.

In the immortal words of hockey philosophers Trick Daddy, Lil Jon, and Twista, “let’s go.”

The Masterton, German Hockey, the mailbag, sidling, and other stories from a plane Greetings from the airplane, I'm on my way to the Frozen Four.

Greetings from the air somewhere between Detroit and Vegas, here's a column that somehow connects today's show, German hockey, the Masterton, the art of sidling and a bit more.

My latest Shap Shots:

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Watch or listen to Episode 2 of Algorithmically Incorrect Hockey, with guests Jack Han and Rick Bowness.

@seanshapiro.bsky.social and I learned about handshakes and theology.

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Was over in Plymouth today and Saginaw Spirit defender Levi Harper was practicing today with the USA u18 team and running a power play unit. He is expected to be part of team in Slovakia

Columbus Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness has just joined us on the show, you should too