ECHL Playoffs, New Teams, & Card Collecting Chaos | Minorly Important Ep. 12
🏒 ECHL Playoffs, Rebrands & Card Collecting Chaos?! 🎉
In this episode of Minorly Important, we’re diving deep into the ECHL playoff picture, breaking down the Noblesville Boom rebrand (RIP Mad Ants 😢), and teasing a brand-new card breaking segment you won’t want to miss!
Plus, we kick off a hilarious new segment: “Stupid Things Fans Say” — and trust us, it's wild. From questionable advice in the stands to debates about the best trophy in sports, this one’s full of 🔥 hot takes and laughs.
🎙️ Topics covered:
• The end of the Mad Ants era ➡️ Meet the Noblesville Boom
• ECHL & AHL playoff breakdowns + predictions
• Upcoming card show appearances & card collecting tips
• The wildest things we’ve heard fans say at games 😂
• Updates from the MILB and APHL scene
• NHL Olympic news, Four Nations impact, and more!
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