Spartans Rolling

Spartans Rolling

Author: Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM November 2, 2018 Duration: 25:25

Spartan hockey is off to a fast start, and Andrew Birkle and Ryan Collins are here to tell you all about it on Behind the Mask!


If you live for the sound of skates cutting ice and the particular drama that unfolds in a college hockey arena, there's a place for you. Behind the Mask on Impact 89FM digs into the exclusive world of Michigan State University's men's hockey program, offering a depth of coverage you won't find anywhere else. This isn't just a surface-level recap; it's a conversation driven by the station's own hockey beat reporters who are embedded with the team. They break down shifts, strategies, and the stories developing off the rink that shape the Spartans' season. Each episode pulls you into the latest news, from roster moves and player performances to the broader conference landscape. The discussion is informed, passionate, and often feels like you're listening in on a post-game debrief. Naturally, you'll also get their unfiltered perspectives and weekly picks, adding a layer of anticipation before the puck drops. For anyone invested in the green and white's journey, this podcast serves as an essential, insider audio companion throughout the hockey calendar.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 125

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Podcast Episodes
Behind the Mask | 12.3.14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:38
On this episode of Behind the Mask, hosts Jason Ruff and Brian Bobal recap Michigan State's Thanksgiving road trip to Princeton. Later on, they go around the boards and check in on other Big Ten teams as they prepare to…
Behind the Mask | 11.26.14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:31
On this episode of Behind the Mask, Jason and guest host Max Benoit recap the men's and women's weekend series and look forward to their future match-ups. Our hosts also elaborate what the men's team will have to do if t…
Behind the Mask | 11.19.14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:10
This week on Behind the Mask, hosts Jason Ruff and Brian Bobal recap Michigan State men's ice hockey's close loss to No. 8 Boston College and what they take away following MSU's fifth one-goal loss this season. In additi…
Behind the Mask | 11.12.14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:16
On this episode of Behind the Mask, hosts Jason Ruff and Brian Bobal break down Michigan State's road split against the UNH Wildcats this past weekend. Later on, Jason and Brian look ahead to Friday's showdown against Bo…
Behind the Mask | 11.5.14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:20
On this episode of Behind the Mask, hosts Jason Ruff and Brian Bobal welcome the host of The Pact, the one and only Anthony Serafino as a special guest. Jason, Brian and Fino will break down Michigan State’s weekend spli…
Behind the Mask | 10.30.14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:25
On this episode of Behind the Mask, hosts Jason Ruff and Brian Bobal break down last weekend's performances by the Michigan State ice hockey and field hockey teams. Later in the show, the hosts check in on the other Big…
Behind the Mask | 10.23.14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:38
On this episode of Behind the Mask, Jason Ruff and Brain Bobal recap MSU's opening series against UMass. In addition, the hosts look ahead to the Spartans' raod trip to Boston University and UMass-Lowell and check in on…
Behind the Mask | 10.15.14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:02
As the Michigan State Spartans men's hockey team prepare for their home opener against U-Mass, Behind the Mask is ready to get you up to date on the team's status heading into the game. Host Jason Ruff along with reporte…
Behind the Mask | 10.7.14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:17
Behind the Mask is back for another season of Michigan State hockey. New host Jason Ruff, along with Brian Bobal, are at Munn Ice Arena for the Spartans' exhibition opener against the Windsor Lancers. Jason and Brian dis…
Behind The Mask | 3.16.14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:55
Scott Moore, the voice of Michigan State hockey, joins David Defever for another episode of Behind the Mask recapping MSU's final weekend of Big Ten and regular season play, along with a preview and predictions of the up…