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Before a conversation with Shakopee Basketball coach Jake Dammann, the guys talk about a couple of Section playoff games coming up in girls hockey in the network. In boys basketball, they discuss a top-10 matchup between Park Center and Osseo (6:12) and some of the title contenders they'd like to see by the end of the year (14:48). In boys hockey, they discuss program building in the State based on a recent Star Tribune piece about Minneapolis (17:15). Plus the games of the week on the ice (21:26).

Interview with Jake Dammann starts at (28:52)

Before a conversation with the head coach of the No. 2 ranked Minnetonka girls basketball team, Logan & Matt survey some of the best girls hoops programs in the State, including a loaded Section 2AAAA that features four of the top teams in the state. They also check in on some of the key games to watch in boys hockey this week (9:16), including an impressive win streak from Lakeville North. Next, they head back to the hardwood to discuss boys hoops with topics ranging from the Mr. Basketball Watch List (17:00) and Matt's impressions of No. 1 Park Center (20:41), and a top-5 matchup in Shakopee this week.

Interview with Leah Dasovich starts at (41:10).

Music artist: Waylon Thornton courtesy of the Free Music Archive

Before a conversation with Lakeville North Head Boys Hockey Coach Jake Taylor, the guys reconvene in the New Year to discuss their experiences at various holiday tournaments (2:30), along with the Edina Hornets ringing in the New Year with a win over previous No. 1 Lakeville South (6:18) in boys hockey. Other teams discussed include Roseau and Warroad (10:20) and Maple Grove (12:03), all coming off impressive wins. On the basketball side, they discuss a recent article discussing zone defense damaging development at the youth levels (14:30) and games of note for this week (24:50).

Interview with Jake Taylor starts at (33:58)

Before a chat with the TC Hoops Czar, Logan and Matt talk about the early season movement in the boys hockey rankings and some key matchups top-10 results from the ice (4:00). Then, the duo discuss some of the teams to watch heading into the boys basketball season, including defending champions Wayzata & another deep field in the South Suburban Conference (8:30). Plus, a discussion about the impending introduction of the shot clock (19:19).

Interview with Kevin Alsteens AKA the " TC Hoops Czar," starts at (30:54)

Blake Winiecki did not know much about the ECHL when he left St. Cloud State to join the Florida Everblades. But having recently re-signed with the team for his fourth full pro season, he clearly enjoys playing for the team, which plays its home games in Estero, Fla., a suburb of Fort Myers. Winiecki discusses what it was like to back at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center last week for a pro camp, shares some of his experiences in pro hockey, talks about working in real estate, having a wife who is a former college hockey player and more with The Rink Live's Mick Hatten.

Brett is joined by Lakeville North head coach and member of the 600 wins club John Oxton. John talks about winning his 600th game, taking a two year break to watch his daughter play basketball, and the 2014 state championship team. Then John talks about the culture at Lakeville North, collaborating with the football coaches, how he approaches the start of each season, and his offensive and defensive philosophy.