The Bruce Ciskie Show

Chris Long of KSTP-TV joins the show to talk about the biggest stories of the year in sports 2025 for Minnesota fans, and we talk a bit about the World Juniors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Peters of FloHockey joins to preview the World Juniors, with a clear focus on the hosts from Team USA. USA Hockey communications czar Dave Fischer also talks about the tournament and events happening throughout in the Twin Cities. Read Chris' outstanding World Juniors coverage at flohockey.tv. NOTE: The podcast will be on hiatus with no new shows planned until Wednesday, Dec. 31. Merry Christmas to all of you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Amsoil Arena, we preview the 2026 World Juniors with: UMD's Max Plante and Adam Kleber, both part of Team USA, U.S. head coach Bob Motzko, and John Vanbiesbrouck, USA Hockey's assistant executive director of hockey operations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get a midseason review from UMD women's hockey head coach Laura Schuler. NOTE: No live show Friday, back with a new show/podcast Monday. Have a splendid weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Herman of the Pack-A-Day Podcast checks in on the Packers post-Micah Parsons injury, as we look ahead to the Bears game Saturday night. Kevin Kurtt of Meet Minneapolis talks World Juniors and what to do in the Twin Cities while you're there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press talks about the Wild and some minor trade they swung Friday that you might have heard about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin joins the show for a midseason look at the nationally-ranked Bulldogs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers fills us in on the Sun Devils, then we visit with UMD men's hockey sophomore forward Harper Bentz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Friday, UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin will coach in career game No. 1000 as the Bulldogs host Arizona State. The man who hired Scott to UMD was then-athletic director Bob Corran. Hear his perspective on the decision and how well things have turned out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Voice of the Timberwolves, Alan Horton, talks Wolves as the team gets a rare three-day break during the NBA Cup quarterfinals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune joins the show. He takes an unsolicited shot at Jay Cuter, we laugh at the Bears, and we talk Bulldog hockey. UMD athletic director Forrest Karr drops by and answers your questions (and some of mine)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western Michigan hockey coach Pat Ferschweiler discusses the Broncos' start, the loss of top defenseman Joona Väisänen and how his group has adjusted, life as the defending national champions, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD sophomore defenseman Adam Kleber talks about the Bulldogs' strong start, how last year fueled the team's returners, the timing of last week's bye, Zam Plante's snow-shoveling prowess, this weekend's trip to Western Michigan, what he's heard about playing at Lawson Ice Arena, and his inclusion on the U.S. roster for the World Juniors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck talks about his team after its 5-2 start to the season, then we chat hockey with Pat Micheletti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Rich of Fox 9 airs his grievances regarding the failure that is the 2025 Minnesota Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins the show to talk about what has gone wrong with JJ McCarthy and the Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessi Pierce of NHL.com and Bardown Beauties joins the show to talk about the scorching-hot Wild and the Vikings, who are not that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Papas joins the show to put a bow on the UMD football season, which ended on Saturday in Ohio. Then we talk about JJ McCarthy's struggles as the Vikings fall to the Packers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD senior defenseman Riley Bodnarchuk reminisces on growing up in hockey, playing his final year of junior for his hometown team (the Okotoks Oilers), his decision to stay at UMD when so many classmates went elsewhere in the portal, and his growth as a player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorado College hockey coach Kris Mayotte talks about his team's 6-5-1 start, how analytics suggest the results should be better than they are so far, the play and leadership of senior goalie/co-captain Kaidan Mbereko, how the defensive corps has overcome the loss of top pair mainstay Max Burkholder, how much better the overall college hockey product is, and this weekend's matchup with UMD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD women's hockey assistant coach Ashleigh Brykaliuk talks about the Bulldogs' 10-4 start, the play of Eve Gascon, who "discovered" goalie Sophia Villanueva, UMD's 2026-27 recruiting class, and this weekend's games against Ohio State at Amsoil Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD men's hockey associate coach Adam Krause talks about the men's hockey signing class for 2026-27, along with this year's team and this weekend's series at Colorado College. UMD football coach Curt Wiese joins ahead of the Bulldogs' return to the NCAA Division II playoffs this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Papas talks about the UMD football team winning an outright conference championship and somehow not getting a home playoff game. Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network checks in, as the Wild have won their way back into the playoff picture here in the early going.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jam-packed show with Northwestern football coach Jovin Kroll ahead of the Tigers' Division 5 state semifinal, UMD men's hockey freshman forward Hunter Anderson, and UMD men's hockey legend Bill Watson on the Maroon Loon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network joins the show, then we talk about the book "Expensive Basketball" with New York Times best-selling author Shea Serrano.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got a couple of UMD coaches on the show, volleyball head man Jim Boos and women's basketball coach Mandy Pearson. Volleyball wraps up its home season this weekend as it tries to squeeze into the NSIC Tournament, while women's basketball opens the season on Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Papas talks Bulldog football heading into this weekend's regular season finale. We also talk UMD sports with athletic director Forrest Karr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. Cloud State men's hockey coach Brett Larson updates us on the Huskies as they play UMD this weekend. We talk baseball, hockey, and even hunting with UMD sophomore forward Callum Arnott. We have UMD athletic director Forrest Karr in studio Monday. If you've got questions, send them via email to bruce (dot) ciskie (at) mwcradio (dot) com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick Hatten of St. Cloud Live talks about the St. Cloud State men's team heading into this weekend's games against UMD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get a season preview from UMD men's basketball head coach Justin Wieck. And as one season begins, others wind down. It's Senior Day for UMD football on Saturday. We talk about the defense with coordinator Trey Dill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Papas joins to talk Bulldog football, as he does each Monday morning. Kevin Gorg from FanDuel Sports Network checks in on the Minnesota Wild, who have struggled out of the gates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD sophomore forward Zam Plante joins to talk about his line's tremendous start, the Gopher sweep, this weekend's games at North Dakota, and he responds to his brother Max's comments regarding his (Zam's) stick tape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD men's hockey assistant coach Cody Chupp discusses the Bulldogs' 7-1 start, the play of some of their top players, and this weekend's series with North Dakota. We then get some perspective on UND's 4-2 start with Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some odds and ends, then we catch up with first-year St. Scholastica women's hockey coach and UMD alum Sydney Brodt ahead of the Saints' season opener Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Papas joins to recap career days for UMD football standouts Kyle Walljasper and Luke Dehnicke in a win over Mary on Saturday. Then Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune drops by to discuss the hot start for the UMD men's hockey team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD women's hockey head coach Laura Schuler joins the show to look ahead to Gopher weekend, as does UMD men's hockey sophomore forward Max Plante. After we talk Blue Jays and the Mankato sweep with Coach Schuler, Max discusses fishing, the start to the season, and cuts a promo on his brother's stick tape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Off a bye, we catch up with UMD football coach Curt Wiese as the Bulldogs prepare for the final month of the regular season. Then it's Jim Rich of Fox 9, as we talk about the history of the Bulldogs-Gophers men's hockey rivalry heading into this weekend's series in Minneapolis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Timberwolves kick off the regular season Wednesday night in Portland, and we preview the season with Alan Horton of Timberwolves radio AND television. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior defender Ashley Messier transferred to UMD after four years at Cornell. She had actually committed to join the Bulldogs before last season was over, then had to eliminate her future team to help get her present team to the Frozen Four. Now a Bulldog, Ashley talks about her hockey journey, and we play "This or That" to finish up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Forward Scout Truman transferred to UMD after three years at UMass-Lowell. Hear his story from growing up in Canada, moving to the USHL, and making his way to UMD for his last year of college hockey. Of course, we have some fun with "This or That" at the end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime UMD soccer coach reflects on his 300th career win last night, as well as previewing the stretch run of the regular season. We also talk Twins and baseball playoffs with Brandon Warne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD men's hockey associate coach Adam Krause talks about the Bulldogs' first four games of the season. We also talk Gopher football with Mike Grimm, breaking down Koi Perich's big Homecoming moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.