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This week on the show, we look forward to Hockey Day Minnesota 2027. Brad Pieper is the committee chair for HDM27 and also has a son who plays for the Brainerd boys' team. We go behind the curtain and start the countdown to another spectacular outdoor venue. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or s...

Today on the show, the great John King. He is the creative mind behind the Not Weird Wild commercials and, of course, the amazing Hockey Hair videos. A fun summertime catch-up with Kinger is headed your way. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODE...

Summertime chill edition of the show this week as we go back to one of our most popular guests this year and hear from Gopher Women's Golf star Bella McCauley. Come for the captivating personality of Miss Bella and stay for some fun movie reviews in our closing segment. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/...

High School Hockey chatter today on the show as we catch up with the great Ken Pauly from Benilde St. Margaret's. State Championship runs and the challenges of connecting players on and off the ice. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS w...

This week on the show, the young and brilliant Olivia King. We talk Hockey Day in Brainerd and Stanley Cup opinions and dreams. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS with promo code WOODENSTICKS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

Stanley Cup time this week on Wooden Sticks. Joe Smith covers the Wild now for The Athletic, but before he arrived in the Twin Cities, he covered multiple Stanley Cup runs in Tampa Bay. Wild chatter and Cup memories today on Wooden Sticks. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your fir...

Today on the show, a homegrown hockey hero with The Minnesota Frost forward Grace Zumwinkle. A three-sport athlete in high school at Breck and a four-year mainstay at the University of Minnesota. Grace is a 2-time Walter Cup Champion and now an Olympic Gold Medalist. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/sto...

Time to digest and analyze the season that was for the Minnesota Wild. No question, a big step was taken, but now what happens this summer, and more importantly, what does this team look like next year? Nobody better to get us ready than former Wild Captain Wes Walz. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/sto...

Today on the show, we dive deep into the NHL Playoffs with Seth Toupal from Locked on Wild. We tackle the needed adjustments that Minnesota can make and look around the league. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS with promo code WOODENS...

Today on the show, we dive deep into the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Kentucky Derby with a local legend, Brian Arrigoni. BA, as he is affectionately called, played high school hockey at Hill Murray and college puck at Hamline. Brian has a national stage with his horse racing expertise. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Po...

Stanley Cup Playoff edition of the show as we visit with Joe O'Donnell from the Minnesota Wild Radio Network. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today on the show, former Wild goaltender Alex Stalock joins for our official Playoff Primer. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today on the show, we chat a little golf and get a Masters preview with a homegrown golf star. Bella McCauley plays for the University of Minnesota. From the State Tournament to playing Augusta and meeting a Masters Champion, we cover it all today.   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

College Hockey takes center stage today as we connect with St. Thomas assistant coach Leon Hayward. The Seattle native played D1 hockey at Northeastern and has seen it all. We chat NIL, Portal and the Frozen Four.   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

Today on the show, Kirsten Krull joins us to remember a dear friend.    Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Hockey cuts differently in Warroad, and today, we relive all the excitement of a State Championship run. Jay Hardwick was a part of the 1996 Warroad Championship team as a player, and 30 years later, he does it again as their head coach.    Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

The Wild are absolutely cooking right now and look like a legit Cup Contender. Today, we recap the moves made by Billy G at the deadline. We are also joined by Michael Shaughnessy, who is the co-owner and lead chef at Pink Ivy Kitchen and Bar in Hopkins.    Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

Today on the show, we are joined by the great Abbey Murphy. Gold Medal memories from Italy and record-breaking goals with the Maroon & Gold.    Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today on the show, frequent contributor Pat Micheletti joins to help recap the incredible run Team USA had in Italy. We mix in some Wild chatter and focus on the high school hockey tournament ahead.   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Today on the show, we go back in the time machine to an amazing era in the National Hockey League. Behn Wilson played for the Philadelphia Flyers and the Chicago Blackhawks in the late 70's and early 80's. Fun show ahead!   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Today on the show, Minnesota Sports Legend Mark Rosen joins us to chat about everything Winter Olympics. We go back in the time machine to Lake Placid in 1980. Rosie was there for all the action - tremendous stories today on Wooden Sticks.   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...

Today on the show, we recap Hockey Day Minnesota with Hastings native, Erica McKenzie. We also dive into the Minnesota Wild and discuss the proper fashion for a Stanley Cup parade in June.   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

This week on the show, a special preview of Hockey Day Minnesota, which happens Saturday in Hastings. Our guest is Mike Snee from the Minnesota Wild. Mike is overseeing a wonderful project called Skate It Forward. Great info and a fun hockey conversation right here.    Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Today on the show, we connect with SCSU graduate and Minnesota girl Piper Shaw. Piper is a storyteller with cool features on her team in Seattle. She also does tremendous work as their sideline reporter. Swifties and slapshots today on Wooden Sticks.   Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

This week on the show, we focus on where we have been and where we are going. The Minnesota Wild are legit and might be a wagon - we dive into that today. Plus, we tackle the excitement of the World Juniors Tournament and give you some players to focus on.    Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ), Lexus of Wayzata ( lexusofwayzata.com/ ), Lexu...