Hockey hysteria, will it grow? And D2 hoops life with Travis Traphagen

America was swept off its skates with the Four Nations event — especially the pair of USA-Canada showdowns that finished with an epic overtime final on Thursday night. While it was a spectacular showcase for the sport, how much will the hysteria spread? Will most Americans who don’t watch hockey go back into their “call me when the Olympics are back” mode?

John Gaskins is one of those Americans and gives his perspective.

Then, an intriguing half-hour sit-down with University of Sioux Falls women’s basketball coach Travis Traphagen, who just won his 300th game and has been at the helm for 17 years, almost his entire career. How has he sustained success in such a deep conference like the Northern Sun?

“Trap” jumps into the unique challenges coaches these days face, especially the transfer portal. And he explains why he thinks he has one of the best Div. II jobs in the nation.

Hockey Hysteria! — will it grow? And the D2 hoops life with Travis Traphagen (USF women)

Fri Feb 21 13:59:00 EST 2025

America was swept off its skates with the Four Nations event — especially the pair of USA-Canada showdowns that finished with an epic overtime final on Thursday night. While it was a spectacular showcase for the sport, how much will the hysteria spread? Will most Americans who don’t watch hockey go back into their “call me the Olympics are back” mode?

John Gaskins is one of those Americans and gives his perspective.

Then, an intriguing half-hour sit-down with University of Sioux Falls women’s basketball coach Travis Traphagen, who just won his 300th game and has been at the helm for 17 years, almost his entire career. How has he sustained success in such a deep conference like the Northern Sun?

“Trap” jumps into the unique challenges coaches these days face, especially the transfer portal. And he explains why he thinks he has one of the best Div. II jobs in the nation.

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John Gaskins hosts “Happy Hour with John Gaskins,” a sports talk show for Sioux Falls and beyond that blends entertaining commentary and conversations.

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