Wooden Sticks with Kevin Gorg

Today on the show, we go back and revisit the greatest high school hockey game ever played in Minnesota. College hockey rivalries like Minnesota vs. North Dakota are discussed, too. Plus, an important conversation about mental health and the game of hockey.

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Today on the show, a special treat with analytics guru and EBUG for the Minnesota Wild, Peter Thome. Pete played D1 hockey at both North Dakota and St. Thomas. His hockey journey was far from typical and well worth your time.

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Today on the show, we focus on the start of the College Hockey season with the great Pat Micheletti. We get his thoughts on the Gophers weekend series at Michigan Tech and find out who Mic likes to win it all. Plus, Quinn Hughes and Dylan Larkin chatter as we cover the NHL with a leaning towards the Minnesota Wild.

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Today on the show, we get treated to a Minnesota hockey legend with Bill Butters. A career that took him to the U of M, the Fighting Saints and the North Stars as a gritty, hard-nosed defenseman. Player, coach and amazing storyteller. Bill Butters today on Wooden Sticks

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Today on the show, we dive deep into youth hockey numbers and the impact on high school hockey in Minnesota. Dan Myers is the president of the Shakopee Youth Hockey Association and one of our College Hockey gurus. We discuss the issues locally in the game and explore some college hockey talkers.

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NHL Training Camp starts next week, so today we bring on Joe O'Donnell from the Wild Audio Network. We deep-dive into Quinn Hughes extension possibilities and all of the players to focus on throughout the preseason.

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Today on the show, a return visit from the always engaging Katie Florio. The former Clemson Tiger spent the last 2 seasons covering Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. Now, its on to Pittsburgh for TV, covering Crosby and the Penguins. A lively and fun conversation ahead.

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Today on the show, my dear friend Mark Osiecki, who is currently a scout for the Pittsburgh Penguins. We sadly just said goodbye to our good friend and former teammate Scott Bloom. Today, we remember the awesome player he was, but also the tremendous friend he was to us, too. State Tournament memories and even some fishing talk on this week's edition of Wooden Sticks.

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Thrilled to have my dear friend Jack Jablonski on the show today. Hard to believe it's been 15 years since Jabs suffered his spinal cord injury playing the game he loved. What he has done since is truly remarkable. Today, we chat about his foundation, his 10 years working for the LA Kings and we dive into his great hockey mind.

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Today, Rachel Herzog from Devils TV with MSG. The former SCSU Huskie and Hill Murray Pioneer is always entertaining and so engaging. We talk the new 84 game schedule and dive deep into some interesting off-season NHL talkers.

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