The Bruce Ciskie Show

Pat Micheletti checks in on Olympic hockey, then we get ready for the first winter sports state tournament by chatting with Proctor/Hermantown girls hockey coach Emma Stauber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author and historian Bruce Berglund talks about his new book on Russian sports and politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We reset the Timberwolves at the All-Star break with the great Alan Horton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Rangers radio analyst Dave Starman is a longtime friend of a show and a college hockey guy, so we catch up, talk about the Rangers, and last weekend's UMD-North Dakota series. UMD athletic director Forrest Karr also drops by the studio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with longtime UMD baseball coach Bob Rients as the Bulldogs prepare to start the 2026 season, possibly as soon as this weekend! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First year North Dakota hockey coach Dane Jackson talks about the Fighting Hawks' season to date and how his older players have stepped up to lead the way. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD sophomore defenseman Ty Hanson talks about the Bulldogs' struggles in the win/loss column, but shares some optimism about the team's play. We talk Olympics and more as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat with UMD senior defender Tova Henderson about the Olympics, and discuss what UMD needs to do to start stacking some wins as the postseason approaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD football coach Curt Wiese breaks down the Bulldogs' 2026 recruiting class and then breaks some news. Then we talk about the Vikings' big move last week with Matthew Coller of Purple Insider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat with UMD women's hockey coach Laura Schuler heading into a doubleheader weekend from Amsoil Arena, then discuss the departure of Twins president Derek Falvey with Brandon Warne of Access Twins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald joins the show to talk about NCHC-leading North Dakota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD junior defenseman Aaron Pionk joins the pod and talks about the Bulldogs' season to date, their recent struggles (sort of), wearing a letter, and this weekend's games in Denver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denver hockey coach David Carle checks in on the Pioneers' ups and downs with a young roster, Eric Pohlkamp's goal-scoring ability, and this weekend's games against UMD. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Snyder covers baseball for CBS Sports dot com and has a new book out on the history and evolution of leadoff hitters in the game. Cory Provus calls Twins games for Twins. TV and was in town last week for the Twins Caravan. We're heating up the proverbial stove on a cold Twin Ports day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Micheletti joins on college hockey and the Wild. Then some thoughts on what's been happening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We preview UMD vs Western Michigan this weekend. Hear from Broncos coach Pat Ferschweiler and UMD sophomore goalie Ethan Dahlmeir. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We visit with UMD men's basketball head coach Justin Wieck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessi Pierce of NHL.com relives her World Junior experience and talks some Wild and NHL. Then we celebrate career win No. 300 with UMD women's basketball head coach Mandy Pearson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network talks about a fun game Saturday in Buffalo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD sophomore forward Jayson Shaugabay talks about the Bulldogs' strong season to date, playing on the best line in the country, a warm winter break, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. Cloud State men's hockey coach Brett Larson talks about his team's recent surge, the Olympics, this weekend's games against UMD, and, of course, Hoagie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune checks in on UMD hockey, men's and women's. NOTE: The regular show returns on Monday, but we will have a couple bonus pods for you later this week. Thanks for listening! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Micheletti chides Bruce over his beloved Packers' choke job over the weekend, then we talk hockey. UMD athletic director Forrest Karr joins the show in studio to talk about the women's hockey team's trip to Ireland and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD men's hockey captain Joey Pierce reviews the Bulldogs' first half, looks ahead to this weekend and the start of the second half sprint, and of course talks about Hoagie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindenwood men's hockey coach Keith Fisher talks about his time at Hibbing Community College and St. Cloud State before long stints as a Division I assistant/associate coach with Princeton and Penn State, and how he ended up becoming a head coach for the first time with the Lions, who are at UMD this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.