The Bruce Ciskie Show

We reset the Timberwolves at the All-Star break with the great Alan Horton.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald joins the show to talk about NCHC-leading North Dakota.

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.

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.

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.

Pat Micheletti joins on college hockey and the Wild. Then some thoughts on what's been happening.

We preview UMD vs Western Michigan this weekend. Hear from Broncos coach Pat Ferschweiler and UMD sophomore goalie Ethan Dahlmeir.

We visit with UMD men's basketball head coach Justin Wieck.

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.

Kevin Falness of the Minnesota Wild Radio Network talks about a fun game Saturday in Buffalo.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

UMD women's hockey captain MK O'Brien discusses the return of her TikTok, UMD's trip to Europe, Hoagie, and this weekend's series against Wisconsin. Terry Hughes and Matt Lee from Sophie's Squad also join the show to talk about the organization's formation and mission. Learn more at sophiessquad.org.

By request, here's our in-game conversation with UMD sophomore forward Zam Plante, talking about the Spengler Cup experience and more, from Friday night's exhibition game against Manitoba.

Off their trip overseas, UMD women's hockey coach Laura Schuler talks about Belfast, the games, and this weekend's series against Wisconsin.

Chris Peters of FloHockey joins on the final day of the World Juniors.

Brad Schlossman of the Grand Forks Herald checks in on a very busy time on the hockey calendar. World Juniors, Spengler Cup, and some college hockey chatter all in here.

Chris Long of KSTP-TV joins the show to talk about the biggest stories of the year in sports 2025 for Minnesota fans, and we talk a bit about the World Juniors.

Chris Peters of FloHockey joins to preview the World Juniors, with a clear focus on the hosts from Team USA. USA Hockey communications czar Dave Fischer also talks about the tournament and events happening throughout in the Twin Cities. Read Chris' outstanding World Juniors coverage at flohockey.tv. NOTE: The podcast will be on hiatus with no new shows planned until Wednesday, Dec. 31. Merry Christmas to all of you!

From Amsoil Arena, we preview the 2026 World Juniors with: UMD's Max Plante and Adam Kleber, both part of Team USA, U.S. head coach Bob Motzko, and John Vanbiesbrouck, USA Hockey's assistant executive director of hockey operations.

We get a midseason review from UMD women's hockey head coach Laura Schuler. NOTE: No live show Friday, back with a new show/podcast Monday. Have a splendid weekend!

Andy Herman of the Pack-A-Day Podcast checks in on the Packers post-Micah Parsons injury, as we look ahead to the Bears game Saturday night. Kevin Kurtt of Meet Minneapolis talks World Juniors and what to do in the Twin Cities while you're there.

Jess Myers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press talks about the Wild and some minor trade they swung Friday that you might have heard about.

UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin joins the show for a midseason look at the nationally-ranked Bulldogs.

Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers fills us in on the Sun Devils, then we visit with UMD men's hockey sophomore forward Harper Bentz.

On Friday, UMD men's hockey coach Scott Sandelin will coach in career game No. 1000 as the Bulldogs host Arizona State. The man who hired Scott to UMD was then-athletic director Bob Corran. Hear his perspective on the decision and how well things have turned out.

The Voice of the Timberwolves, Alan Horton, talks Wolves as the team gets a rare three-day break during the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

Matt Wellens of the Duluth News Tribune joins the show. He takes an unsolicited shot at Jay Cuter, we laugh at the Bears, and we talk Bulldog hockey. UMD athletic director Forrest Karr drops by and answers your questions (and some of mine)!

Western Michigan hockey coach Pat Ferschweiler discusses the Broncos' start, the loss of top defenseman Joona Väisänen and how his group has adjusted, life as the defending national champions, and much more.

UMD sophomore defenseman Adam Kleber talks about the Bulldogs' strong start, how last year fueled the team's returners, the timing of last week's bye, Zam Plante's snow-shoveling prowess, this weekend's trip to Western Michigan, what he's heard about playing at Lawson Ice Arena, and his inclusion on the U.S. roster for the World Juniors.

UMD men's basketball coach Justin Wieck talks about his team after its 5-2 start to the season, then we chat hockey with Pat Micheletti.

Jim Rich of Fox 9 airs his grievances regarding the failure that is the 2025 Minnesota Vikings.

Matthew Coller of Purple Insider joins the show to talk about what has gone wrong with JJ McCarthy and the Vikings.

Jessi Pierce of NHL.com and Bardown Beauties joins the show to talk about the scorching-hot Wild and the Vikings, who are not that.

Jeff Papas joins the show to put a bow on the UMD football season, which ended on Saturday in Ohio. Then we talk about JJ McCarthy's struggles as the Vikings fall to the Packers.

UMD senior defenseman Riley Bodnarchuk reminisces on growing up in hockey, playing his final year of junior for his hometown team (the Okotoks Oilers), his decision to stay at UMD when so many classmates went elsewhere in the portal, and his growth as a player.

Colorado College hockey coach Kris Mayotte talks about his team's 6-5-1 start, how analytics suggest the results should be better than they are so far, the play and leadership of senior goalie/co-captain Kaidan Mbereko, how the defensive corps has overcome the loss of top pair mainstay Max Burkholder, how much better the overall college hockey product is, and this weekend's matchup with UMD.

UMD women's hockey assistant coach Ashleigh Brykaliuk talks about the Bulldogs' 10-4 start, the play of Eve Gascon, who "discovered" goalie Sophia Villanueva, UMD's 2026-27 recruiting class, and this weekend's games against Ohio State at Amsoil Arena.

UMD men's hockey associate coach Adam Krause talks about the men's hockey signing class for 2026-27, along with this year's team and this weekend's series at Colorado College. UMD football coach Curt Wiese joins ahead of the Bulldogs' return to the NCAA Division II playoffs this weekend.