The Bruce Ciskie Show

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider updates us on Vikings camp, including the annoying JJ McCarthy discourse, the struggles of backup Sam Howell, and the dominance from Brian Flores' defense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime UMD athletic communications director (and informal Bulldog historian) Bob Nygaard stops by the studio and helps us break down the UMD Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former two-sport standout Kristi Plante is part of the UMD Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025, she joins us on the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Steele, the man behind Phil Steele's College Football Preview, joins us to talk Gophers, Badgers, and the Big Ten in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, we catch up with Chris Peters of FloHockey, U.S. World Junior coach Bob Motzko, USA Hockey's John Vanbiesbrouck, and USA Hockey Communications Director/UMD alum Dave Fischer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We wrap up Bulldog Week with volleyball coach Jim Boos and softball coach Nat Wagner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We visit with UMD women's basketball coach Mandy Pearson as Bulldog Week continues. Steven Walters from the Harbor Monsters also drops by ahead of their regular season finale Saturday at the DECC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin checks in as we approach 70 days to the season opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD women's hockey coach Laura Schuler joins the show. Before that, we talk about the Big Ten men's hockey tournament format change that has been proposed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.