The Bruce Ciskie Show

We talk some offseason hockey with our dear friend Pat Micheletti. Gophers, recruiting, Wild, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man behind Phil Steele's College Football Preview joins the show to talk Gophers, Badgers, Big Ten, and Notre Dame. Learn more about Phil's work and the products available at philsteele.com! The podcast will be off the rest of this week, back on Monday, Aug. 3. Browse the archives if you haven't already. Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We preview Minnesota Vikings training camp (and have a therapy session on the Packers' recent failures) with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We preview the start of training camp with Andy Herman of the Pack A Day Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wrap up Bulldog Week by catching up with UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck. Then you get to hear the conversation I recorded with former UMD goalie Alex Stalock a couple weeks ago. At the end of it, I got to surprise him with news he is in the UMD Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026, which was announced this week. The induction ceremony is Sept. 18 on the UMD campus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD football coach Curt Wiese and soccer coach Greg Cane join the show as we continue Bulldog Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bulldog Week continues with one of UMD's longest-tenured head coaches, Scott Sandelin from men's hockey, followed by a first-year head coach in Brooke Olson of women's basketball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The show returns as we kick off Bulldog Week. Volleyball coach Jim Boos checks in, followed by UMD's director of track and field/cross country, Brette Jensen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk Timberwolves trades, LeBron, Wild, and Twins with Jim Rich of Fox 9. The show/podcast will be off next week. Please watch your feeds for one special interview that we'll likely be posting at some point next week. We return with new shows July 20, as we kick off Bulldog Week, our annual summer check-ins with numerous UMD coaches. Thanks for listening and subscribing, check out the archives, and have a great week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NCHC's commissioner, Heather Weems, joins the show to talk about age-based eligibility, the NCHC Frozen Faceoff tournament's first year on campus sites, St. Thomas joining the league, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBS Sports baseball writer Matt Snyder joins the show to talk about the upcoming trade deadline and some about both the Brewers and Twins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Micheletti contributes thoughts on college hockey's boom era, the Wild's moves, player empowerment in the NHL, and the World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk Twins at (just past) the halfway mark of the season with the great Brandon Warne.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined on the show by WCHA commissioner Michelle McAteer, who talks about age-based eligibility, the WCHA's success sending top talent to the PWHL and Olympics, rules changes, and the future of the WCHA Final Faceoff tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Wild set to embark on free agency Wednesday, we get a lowdown from Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CCHA commissioner Don Lucia talks about the new five-year eligibility rule in college sports and what it means for hockey and the CCHA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined in studio by Jason Watt and Todd Fedora for a conversation about the state and future of youth sports in Duluth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat with the four UMD women's hockey alums off to the PWHL. In order, hear from Tova Henderson (Minnesota), Thea Johansson, Ashley Messier (both Vancouver), and MK O'Brien (Detroit).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Peters of FloHockey previews the 2026 NHL Draft, happening this weekend in Buffalo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former MSHSL media specialist John Millea joins the show to talk about life after nearly a year of retirement, plus the book he's working on for a November release. Pre-order Prepville, MN, here: https://us.amazon.com/Prepville-MN-Unforgettable-Stories-School/dp/B0GWK7M8WWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior forward Barrett Hall talks about his decision to move on from St. Cloud State after three years there and join UMD for his last year of college hockey. Then hear from incoming UMD freshman defenseman Keith McInnis about playing in the Memorial Cup and making his way to the NCHC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Madison Schoolfield is running Grandma's Marathon this weekend to benefit Special Olympics, thanks to a connection she developed with a Special Olympics athlete named Michael when she was a volunteer in college. We also get to know incoming UMD men's hockey forward Peyton Platter, who transferred to UMD after two years at Alaska.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk Grandma's Marathon and a little bit about the FIFA World Cup with Chris Long of KSTP, who is hosting WDIO's marathon coverage on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former professional snowboarder Kelsey Boyer is running Grandma's this weekend for Save A Brain, a non-profit she founded after her snowboarding career was ended by a traumatic brain injury. Learn more at saveabraininc.com. We also catch up with Duluth running legend Kara Goucher, who is working the WDIO race day broadcast this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Haas had his left foot amputated, and from there became a runner. Now with a fitted running blade, Matthew is running Grandma's Marathon Saturday for the first time after a couple years of running the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Rich of Fox 9 talks Grandma's Marathon, Vikings, Wild, Wolves, and even Twins. We also get to know our summer intern, Emily, a little bit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Duluth News Tribune writer Kevin Pates checks in from sunny Arizona to share memories of Grandma's Marathon ahead of race weekend next week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UWS men's hockey player turned longtime UWS men's hockey radio voice Jon Garver joins the show ahead of his induction into the UWS Athletic Hall of Fame next month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Gorg joins the show to talk some Wild, Cup Final, and horse racing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former UMD women's hockey associate coach Laura Bellamy, now running the show at Harvard, joins the show as we catch up with another old friend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach Schneider pops by the studio to talk about the 50th Grandma's Marathon in just a bit more than two weeks. We also get his live reaction to Christian Watson's contract extension with the Packers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former UMD women's hockey coach Maura Crowell, now at Dartmouth, joins the show to catch up with us a little bit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald talks college hockey rule changes, as well as the post-Memorial Cup recruiting season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Long of KSTP-TV talks Indy 500, JJ McCarthy/Kyler Murray, Twins, and reveals what he's doing with this year's Grandma's Marathon. No, he is not running it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Warne joins the show to talk about the somewhat-surging Twins, who find themselves in a playoff position in the American League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Micheletti joins the show to talk college hockey rules changes, the Men's World Championships, NHL playoffs, and the Wild.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Snyder of CBS Sports is on the show to talk about the Brewers and how they really aren't plucky underdogs anymore, no matter what Pat Murphy says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College hockey insider Mike McMahon joins the show to talk about the proposed NCAA rule change regarding athletic eligibility and how the hockey community has united to offer what it thinks is a better idea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network checks in as the offseason begins for the Wolves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press recaps the end of the Wild season and looks ahead to what could be a busy summer for Minnesota's NHL team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network checks in ahead of Friday's must-win Game 6 at Target Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Micheletti joins the show to talk NHL playoffs, men's worlds, and, yes, Gophers-Bulldogs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.