The latest episode of THN Detroit's hit podcast, The Silky Mitten State
The latest episode of THN Detroit's hit podcast, The Silky Mitten State
The latest episode of The Silky Mitten State is live!
On this week's show, my co-host Connor Earegood and I open the conversation by debriefing a massive week for hockey at the University of Michigan. We begin with a conversation of last week's Board of Regents meeting, at which Denise Ilitch offered formal, on-the-record support for a varsity women's hockey program at U-M, citing the importance of the work coach Jenna Trubiano has done to build the club program as well as the need to give in-state hockey talent a place to pursue their collegiate careers.
Then, we jump into a discussion of the Maryland Heights Regional Final at the NCAA Tournament, at which Michigan beat Michigan State 5-2 to secure its third straight trip to the Frozen Four. We touch on Frank Nazar III's dazzling between-the-legs pass for Dylan Duke's goal (which made it 4-2 at the time) and the Wolverines' confidence and poise in knocking off MSU. We also discuss the Spartans' bright future despite last night's setback. Here's a video sample of that conversation:
From there, we pivot into a discussion of the Red Wings. We begin by talking about the ambivalence we felt watching Dylan Larkin play hurt and effectively on Saturday against Florida. Then we get into a discussion of the fragile state of Detroit's playoff aspirations. Finally, we close the show with our first ever mailbag, fielding questions on the Red Wings' long-term goaltending future and which vets will stay with the team past this season.
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