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Abigail talks the “extra push” that helped Team USA overcome two early defeats and finish the tournament 3-2 and reflections on her first trip to Italy.

Halle talks about the shock of being invited to join Team USA and how she kept it a secret for months on 5 minute major.

Keegan discusses “breaking the ice” at the start of this journey and how being part of Team USA has been a surreal experience from the beginning.

Lula describes coming from Minnesota and ending up at Arizona State and also when she got the invite asking “Do you have the right girl?” on this episode of 5 minute major.

Makenzie discusses where she was when she got the invite to join Team USA and the determination that went into facing Kazakhstan a second time.

Pete and Rasty make a case for not quitting their day jobs, recognize the hospitality the Italians have shown and sign off until next time from Torino. Follow “ACHA Bar Down” on Apple podcast and Spotify.

Sandrine takes us back to when she got the invite, the challenges of keeping in touch with family being around the world and all the support she has received on this installment of 5-minute major.

Gianna talks about representing the USA and the once in a lifetime opportunity, sharing this experience with teammates and making lifelong connections.

Rieley stops by and talks about her transition from NCAA D3, how representing USA has been a dream and all the support from home.

Allison jumps on 5-minute major and chats about being the sole player from Indiana Tech, all things Hockey in western New York and international interaction.

Zoe joins Rasty to discuss the transition to the ACHA from NCAA D3, hockey out west and Team USA pride.

Pete and Rasty discuss the transportation laws here in the European Union, the Team USA offensive explosion and the beverage choices at McDonald’s Italia.

Pete and Rasty have a day off and go exploring and cap the night off with Pizza and Gelato. Team USA will face a familiar foe in Kazakhstan. Girl have the chance to go 3-2 in the tourney.

Pete and Rasty breakdown the offensive explosion against Great Britain. They discuss the upcoming game against Kazakhstan to decide the 5/6 position and thoughts of returning home.

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Pete and Rasty in a special rink side edition of the wake up call. We discuss the challenges the ladies have faced to date and our medal predictions. Special treat, the pregame from the captain before the match vs Japan. As always the rooster stops by.

Pete and Rasty go live from the bus. Team USA exploded with 5 goals and over 40 shots. They also discussed a surprising outcome in the Japan vs Czech match.

Rasty finds out Pete had been hiding his birthday. The guys talk a HUGE shootout for the Men of the Stars and Stripes, and the ladies prepare for Kazakhstan.

Pete and Rasty in a special rink side edition of the wake up call. We discuss the challenges the ladies have faced to date and our medal predictions. Special treat, the pregame from the captain before the match vs Japan. As always the rooster stops by.

Raya joins Rasty on this installment of “5 Minute Major” to talk about the inspiration of her dad, life in “the village” and Team USA hockey.

In the shadow of the Matterhorn or Cervino in Italian, Pete and Rasty discuss Team USA’s first match against Czech Republic and awe in the natural splendor.

Pete and Rasty talk about getting down to business, humidity and facing Japan on this installment of “Wake up Call”

Rasty and Quinn chat about keeping secrets, crowd funding and her skill at swapping everything from pins to T-shirts at the World University Games.

Had a chance to sit down with Paige Ackerman from Team USA. She discussed being the representative from the great state of North Dakota and how dreams can become a reality.

Pete and Rasty talk about healthy roosters and also Team Canada dominance. Clear skies abound and the ladies are ready for the start of official pool play action.

Jenna joins Rasty to discuss building Team USA culture in 4 short days. Shoot out loving goalies and her personal push for ACHA womens’ hockey on the world stage.

Rasty and Anna take some time and discuss the first whirlwind 30 hours in Italy. They discuss overtime wins, lack of sleep and life in “the village”

Rasty sits down with Lindsey Ellis head coach of Team USA at the World University Games. They talk about what the coaching staff expects, how they built a roster from scratch and her personal experience of close to 20 years of ACHA involvement.

Pete Carson and Rasty McGibbon break down the first 24hrs at the World University games in Torino Italy. Noting lack of sleep and little down time the girls of the Stars and Stripes get into action early on and dig deep early to notch a Shoot Out victory against Slovakia.

Delighted to speak with Team USA GM Ashley Harper. We discuss the formation of the team and all the hard work that has gone into making the dream of filling Team USA with the finest players and coaches that the ACHA has to offer a reality.

Almost 6 months to the day from the Gold Medal game at the World Cup of University Hockey, I have the opportunity to sit down with 5 members of the Liberty Flames. Gold medalists Matt Bartel, Jason Foltz, Laz Kaebel, Jacob Kalandyk and Silver Medalist Hunter Virostek. We take some time to reflect on the experiences of Cârta, the things that we missed from home and looked forward to meeting other World Cup teammates during the upcoming season.

Almost 6 months to the day from the Gold Medal game at the World Cup of University Hockey, I have the opportunity to sit down with Gold medalists Jay Buchholz and Christian Kadolph and Silver Medalists Carter Barley, Brayden Pawluk and Joey Moffatt. We have a conversation about take aways from Cârta, gratitude to the opportunities of the ACHA and goals for the upcoming season.

In the hustle and bustle of pool play the interview labeled as Drew Carter actually was a post game reaction from team, USA player, Brody Selman. This is the lost, unpublished interview found in the depths of the Spotify podcast app that is being brought to light for the first time, a great conversation with Drew Carter, captain Team Canada

Closing comments and Kosonom (thank you) Signing off from Carta Hargita Romania

Special Edition. Pre-Championship perspective with ACHA Executive Director Craig Barnett

Conversation with Christian Kadolph Team USA

Conversation with Jaxon Bombardir Team USA

Conversation with Jay Buchholz Team USA

Conversation with Alex Potter Team USA

Conversation with Devin Barresi Team USA

Conversation with Max Finner Team USA

Conversation with Gary Astalos Coach Team USA

Conversation with Matteo DiGiulio Team Canada player of the game

Conversation with Mike Rivera Coach Team USA

Conversation with Mike Petrusma Coach Team Canada

Conversation with Geoffrey Beauparlant Coach Team Canada

Conversation with Brayden Pawluk Team Canada

Conversation with Noah Decottignies Team Canada

Conversation with Robbie McCollum Team Canada

Conversation with Zach Wickson Team Canada

Conversation with Jack Glen Team Canada