The Bruce Ciskie Show

Jim Rich of Fox 9 joins the show to break down the Twins, Timberwolves, and talk about Kirk Cousins' feelings being hurt. The podcast will be on hiatus next week. Browse the archives and check out a show or two, then join us back here on July 21 as we kick off Bulldog Week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WCHA commissioner Michelle McAteer talks about her first year on the job, leading the best league in women's college hockey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our friend Brandon Warne joins the show to talk about the Twins' disappointing (and disappearing) offense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back from the long weekend, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic joins the show to talk about the Timberwolves. We get into the ownership change, arena chatter, and the roster changes made this summer by Tim Connelly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press talks about the Wild's moves and non-moves on the opening day of NHL free agency. Then we hear from graduated UMD women's hockey standouts Clara Van Wieren and Nina Jobst-Smith after they were taken in last week's PWHL draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CCHA commissioner Don Lucia talks about the state of that conference and all the changes happening in college hockey. Then we hear from graduated UMD women's hockey standouts Hanna Baskin, Olivia Wallin, and Olivia Mobley after they were all drafted into the PWHL last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCHC commissioner Heather Weems joins the show to talk about the state of the conference, just past the midway point of the college hockey offseason (at least for this UMD guy, we wrapped up earlier than many!).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Rule of Minnesota Hockey Magazine joins the show to recap a busy offseason so far for the two-time PWHL champion Minnesota Frost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We preview the NHL Draft with Chris Peters of FloHockey, getting into the new draft format, the top prospects, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retiring MSHSL Media Specialist John Millea reflects on a career mostly spent covering high school sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessi Pierce of NHL.com checks in on the Wild offseason, particularly Marco Rossi's future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western Michigan hockey associate coach Jason Herter, a two-time national champion on the UMD staff, talks about the Broncos' first title, won in April.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat with three UMD men's hockey players: Sophomore forwards Zam Plante and Callum Arnott, then senior forward Kyle Gaffney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Micheletti joins the show for a lengthy conversation on the lengthy NHL season, Cup Final, Marco Rossi, the Olympics, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach Schneider of Grandma's Marathon drops by to talk about race week. Also we are joined by incoming UMD men's hockey freshman defenseman Grayden Siepmann, who comes to UMD from the major junior Western Hockey League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We started the show by finishing out our Father's Day author series with Keith Greenberg and his book on WrestleMania III. Buy Keith's book here! After that, hear from incoming UMD junior defenseman and Colorado College transfer Brady Cleveland, along with Steven Walters and Hassan Brockman of the Duluth Harbor Monsters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike McMahon of College Hockey News joins the show to talk about the House settlement, NCAA/CHL recruiting, NCAA regionals (sorry), and more. Our Father's Day author series rolls on with longtime NBC sportscaster Tom Hammond. Buy his book here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The great Brandon Warne joins us to talk Twins, Zebby Matthews, umpires, and pitch framing. Then our Father's Day authors series continues with Kevin Allenspach's book on the '91 North Stars. Buy Kevin's book here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duluth Marshall baseball coach Nick Garramone talks about the Hilltoppers' run to this year's Class AA state tournament, which starts Wednesday in St. Cloud. Then we kick off our Father's Day Author Series with Don Bentley. Buy Don's book here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Long of KSTP-TV talks Aaron Rodgers, Vikings OTAs, Wolves, Wild, and even Twins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The radio show features UMD women's hockey 2025-26 captain MK O'Brien, then we check in with the Duluth Harbor Monsters after an exciting season-opening win last week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wrap up the Timberwolves season with Alan Horton, who offers some quality perspective on what's happened these last two seasons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to a couple local coaches in the midst of their postseasons, first hearing from Duluth Wolfpack girls' lacrosse coach Naomi Rogge, then Esko softball coach Jeff Emanuel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Frost goalie, two-time PWHL Walter Cup champion, UMD alum, and Olympic gold medal-winner Maddie Rooney joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network with the Wolves on the brink of elimination from the NBA playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Rich of Fox 9 visits with the show as we talk about the Timberwolves Game 2 loss in Oklahoma City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk Twins with Brandon Warne, then catch up with UMD alum and Minnesota Frost defender Maggie Flaherty ahead of Game 2 of the Walter Cup Finals in Ottawa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Rule of Minnesota Hockey Magazine joins the program to preview the PWHL Walter Cup Final and talk about the upcoming Indy 500.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network previews Wolves v Oklahoma City in the Western Conference Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shortened program because of the Twins, but we talk Minnesota Frost with Heather Rule of Minnesota Hockey Magazine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Micheletti helps us cover a few NHL/Wild talkers. Then we talk about Proctor girls flag football with Matt Solberg, and how the Vikings have helped bring the sport to Minnesota. If you'd like more information on participating in girls flag football or getting a program started at your school, please email Matt Solberg via Proctor High School. msolberg@proctor.k12.mn.usSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald talks home-site NCAA hockey regionals and NCHC television moving forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Rich of Fox 9 joins the show to break down the Timberwolves' Game 2 win over Golden State. Then we talk about the Minnesota Aurora with board chair Andrea Yoch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The voice of the Timberwolves, Alan Horton, recaps a disappointing Game 1 loss to Golden State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press joins the show to wrap up the Wild's 2024-25 season. We also talk Wolves and NHL playoffs on the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network talks about the Wolves' first round win over the Lakers and takes a quick look ahead to the West semifinals. Then we're joined by folks from the Minnesota Warriors after their Tier 6 national title won recently in Florida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New St. Scholastica women's hockey coach and former UMD captain Sydney Brodt joins the radio show to talk about her playing career and foray into coaching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brandon Warne of Access Twins/Locked on Twins talks a little baseball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network catches us up on the Wild, now in a 2-2 series against Vegas with Game 5 coming up tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Long of KSTP joins the show to talk about the Wild and Timberwolves in their respective playoffs. Then we revisit our October conversation with UMD senior offensive lineman Aiden Williams, a candidate to be a late-round pick in this weekend's NFL Draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider talks about the NFL Draft from a Vikings perspective as the festivities are set to begin in Green Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy Herman of the Pack-A-Day Podcast checks in as the NFL Draft approaches this week in lovely Green Bay, Wisconsin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.