The Bruce Ciskie Show

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.

Jeff Papas joins the show to break down a tough loss for UMD football on Saturday night. UMD athletic director Forrest Karr also drops by.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Augustana hockey coach Garrett Raboin and UMD men's hockey sophomore defenseman Ty Hanson join the show ahead of this weekend's tilt at Amsoil Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Micheletti talks Gophers and Wild, then we hear about the UMD women's hockey eastern road trip with assistant coach Ashleigh Brykaliuk, who also looks ahead to this weekend's series at Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD volleyball coach Jim Boos joins with his young team sitting at 13-1 and on the road this weekend. The Minnesota Wild kick their season off on Thursday, we preview with Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Papas checks in on UMD football, then we play back last week's chat with Gophers men's hockey coach Bob Motzko.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We preview the UMD-Alaska series this weekend, hearing from Alaska head coach Eric Largen and UMD senior forward Kyler Kovich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bemidji State men's hockey coach Tom Serratore discusses last season, some of his top returning players, the changing landscape of college hockey, and enthusiastically endorses the experimental "go ahead and play the puck with a high stick" rule that is coming to women's hockey in the WCHA this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get to know new North Dakota hockey coach Dane Jackson, as he talks about his time at UND as a player and coach, the changes he's made to UND's recruiting, and the quick work his staff did to fill out the roster for this upcoming season. UND hosts Manitoba for an exhibition game Saturday in Grand Forks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota men's hockey coach Bob Motzko talks about all the changes on his roster after a mass exodus of NHL-caliber talent this past spring, the importance of seniors like Brody Lamb and Cal Thomas, a tough non-conference schedule, his feelings on the regional rivalries that exist in the sport, and he doesn't hold back on the high-sticking rule in men's college hockey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. Thomas men's hockey coach Rico Blasi talks about the program's new building, Lee and Penny Anderson Arena, which opens in a few weeks. We also get into the strong foundation the Tommies have laid down over their transition to Division I. UST is the preseason favorite to win the CCHA before moving to the NCHC next season. St. Thomas opens up Saturday at St. Cloud State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD football's associate head coach and offensive coordinator, Chase Vogler, joins us to talk about the Bulldogs after last week's win over MSU-Moorhead. We then preview the 2025-26 UMD men's hockey team with senior defenseman and captain Joey Pierce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin joins to preview the 2025-26 season over a couple of segments. In segment one, we talk about the landscape of college sports, UMD's portal additions, the leadership group, goaltending, the defensemen, and retirement. Segment two dives into UMD's forward group, led by its dynamic all-sophomore top line. Zach Schneider of Grandma's Marathon also dropped by the studio to talk about 2026 race weekend registration, opening at 7pm on Oct. 1 via grandmasmarathon.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian R. Solomon is the author of a new book on professional wrestling legend Gorilla Monsoon, available everywhere on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Hear after that from our friend Jeff Papas on the UMD football team grinding out a fifth straight win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Bentley has written the latest novel in the Mitch Rapp series, started of course by the late, great Vince Flynn. It's called "Denied Access," and is out on Sept. 30. UMD volleyball associate coach Christyn May also joins the show to talk about the Bulldogs' 10-0 start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorado College coach Kris Mayotte joins as we continue our NCHC season preview. After that, hear from UMD football coach Curt Wiese on his team's 4-0 start and the importance of a "1-0 this week" mentality within a football team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our NCHC preview continues with two segments talking to Denver hockey coach David Carle. Before that, we recap another UMD football win with Jeff Papas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We preview the UMD women's hockey 2025-26 season with head coach Laura Schuler and captain MK O'Brien.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We roll on with our NCHC preview, as head coach Brett Larson of St. Cloud State joins the show. Pat Micheletti chimes in on a couple NCHC talkers, then we discuss the Kaprizov saga and the start of Wild training camp in St. Paul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.