The Bruce Ciskie Show

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.

We talk Twins and other baseball matters with Dan Hayes of The Athletic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his playing days, Fred Harbinson was an All-American at UWS, helping the Yellowjackets to the Frozen Four in 1994. Now, he's the longtime president, GM, and head coach of the Western Hockey League's Penticton Vees, who were a revelation this season as a WHL expansion team. Fred talks about leading the Vees in their jump from the BCHL to the WHL and life in Penticton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Rich of Fox 9 talks Wolves and Wild playoffs, including a great rant about the Wolves players laughing and joking on the bench as they're getting blown out Wednesday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freelance writer Heather Rule joins the show to talk PWHL and NHL playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timberwolves voice Alan Horton joins the show from San Antonio as we unpack a Game 1 Timberwolves win over the Spurs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network unpacks a chaotic series opener between the Wild and Avalanche.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rare guest-free show as we talk about the Timberwolves and Wild both moving on in their respective postseasons!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Wilderness coach Zach Stepan joins the radio show, and we also preview tonight's big Wild and Wolves playoff games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk Timberwolves and Wild playoffs, including some whining about start times and TV piecemealing, with Chris Long of KSTP-TV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Gorg of FanDuel Sports Network joins the show to talk about the Wild's comeback win to even their series against Dallas. We sneak in some Kentucky Derby talk, too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new women's basketball coach at UMD is 2023 Honda Division II Athlete of the Year and four-time NSIC Player of the Year Brooke Olson. She joins the show to talk about her journey through basketball, one that brings her back to a place she knows very well for her first head-coaching job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider previews the Vikings at the 2026 NFL Draft, along with some thoughts on the Kyler Murray acquisition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We preview the NFL Draft from a Packers perspective with Andy Herman of the Pack-A-Day Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk NHL playoffs and Frozen Four/Vegas trip with Pat Micheletti.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin joins the show to review a 2025-26 season that saw UMD return to the NCAA Tournament. We talk about UMD's transfer portal additions, recruiting class, Plantes, and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We preview the Wolves-Nuggets playoff series with Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network. Hear all Wolves playoff games on our family of stations, either on KDAL, AM 710, or FM 98.1! NOTE: UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin joins the show Monday to recap the 2025-26 season and take a first look ahead to next fall. You can get questions in by emailing bruce(dot)ciskie(at)mwcradio(dot)com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press previews the Minnesota Wild and Dallas Stars in the first round of the NHL playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald joins the show between naps to talk about Transfer Portal Madness 2026 and the Men's Frozen Four. Then we catch up with Minnesota Wilderness coach Zach Stepan ahead of this weekend's NAHL playoff games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune talks transfer portal and Max Plante winning the Hobey. UMD athletic director Forrest Karr joins in studio to recap his Vegas trip and talk about UMD's search for a new women's basketball coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College hockey insider Mike McMahon talks Frozen Four, Hobey, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network and FanDuel Sports Network joins the show to talk about the stretch run of the regular season as the Wolves get ready for the NBA playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network talks about the stretch run of the regular season, the signing of Charlie Stramel, and offers a Frozen Four prediction that NCHC fans will probably like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Milewski of the Wisconsin State Journal joins the show to talk about the Badgers' unexpected run to the NCAA Men's Frozen Four.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.