Blake Geoffrion on hockey career, Group texting

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Blake Geoffrion scores a goal in the NCAA Frozen Four semifinal
Wisconsin center Blake Geoffrion (5), defended by RIT defenseman Chris Tanev (8) scores on goalie Jared DeMichiel during the second period of an NCAA Frozen Four semifinal hockey game in Detroit in 2010. Carlos Osorio/AP Photo

Wisconsin hockey great Blake Geoffrion talks with us about his career and the injury that ended his time in the sport. We also talk about the rise of group texting as a form of social media.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Blake Geoffrion Guest
  • Sam Jefferies Guest
  • Catalina Toma Guest

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