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Talk North
Minnesota Wild
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Stanley Cup
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Olympics
Hockey Day Minnesota
Hockey Hall Of Fame
College Hockey
Chicago Blackhawks
Krissy Wendell-Pohl
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Fishing
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Pittsburgh Penguins
World Juniors
Florida Panthers
Edmonton Oilers
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A hockey conversation hosted by Kevin Gorg of Fan Duel Sports North with former players, coaches, and managers who all had amazing careers in hockey.

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Today on the show, the incomparable Jim Rich from Fox9. The Duluth area native is a homegrown talent with decades of great sports stories and experiences. From the pee-wees to the pros, we have you covered today on Wooden Sticks.

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Today on the show, we welcome the young and talented producer from KFAN, Brett Blakemore. We dive deep into the Steve Yzerman news out of Detroit and even tap into Brett's great soccer mind with all of the fantastic World Cup action.

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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 outdoo... more

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 ... more

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Brad Pieper
Chair of Hockey Day Minnesota 2027 committee
Hockey Day Minnesota (Brainerd)
Episode: Brad Pieper on Hockey Day Minnesota 2027
Bella McCauley
Minnesota Golden Gophers golfer
University of Minnesota
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Ken Pauly
Head coach, Benilde-St. Margaret's hockey
Benilde-St. Margaret's
Episode: Ken Pauly
Olivia King
Goalie, Youth Hockey Hub contributor, host of Talk Goalie to Me
Youth Hockey Hub; Talk Goalie to Me
Episode: Olivia King
Joe Smith
Hockey writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
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Grace Zumwinkle
Professional hockey player for the Minnesota Frost
Minnesota Frost
Episode: Grace Zumwinkle
Wes Walz
Former captain of the Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild
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Brian Arrigoni
Track handicapper, former track analyst, hockey mind from the Twin Cities
Horseshoe Indianapolis (and Canterbury Park background)
Episode: Derby Talk with Brian Arrigoni
Leon Hayward
Assistant Coach, University of St. Thomas
St. Thomas University
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Kevin Gorg
Host of Wooden Sticks, guiding hockey and Derby discussion

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
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Fans love the host's hockey expertise and warmth.
Content mixes sport talk with personal stories, making it relatable.
Guests bring strong Minnesota hockey ties and insightful analysis.
Production feels authentic to Minnesota hockey culture, not overly polished.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#132
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Apple Podcasts
#219
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Talking Points

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Joe Smith
Q: How do these teams physically stay upright and mentally prepared through a grind of the season and playoffs?
Smith emphasizes the strong bonds and mutual accountability among players and staff, plus the importance of willpower and willful discipline to endure the grind, with teams needing to sacrifice and push through fatigue.
Standing on Top of the World
Q: What are you most excited about looking forward to the PWHL and your professional hockey path?
I'm taking things day by day, watching the growth of the PWHL with enthusiasm, and I'm excited by the prospect of joining the league and inspiring the next generation of players to pursue hockey at the highest levels.
Standing on Top of the World
Q: Can you walk us through the viral assist against Minnesota State and what it meant for your visibility in the sport?
I just reacted in the moment, trusted my instincts, and tipped Bella through her legs with a one-hand pass that connected for a goal; the play highlighted creativity in women's hockey and showed that memorable moments can help grow the game.
Standing on Top of the World
Q: What was it like going back to the Olympics after a silver in 2022 and playing with so many stars on the roster?
It felt like a deepening of the experience; the team was more confident, the roles were clearer, and we fed off each other's energy to elevate our play, especially in tight moments like the gold medal game overtime.
Gloves Off
Q: How would you explain that first year of camp joining such a legendary team?
I almost had to practice how to say hi to Bobby Clark and other legends.

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This show centers on hockey culture with a distinctly Minnesota flavor, pairing in-depth hockey analysis with personal stories from players, coaches, and insiders. Across recent episodes, the conversations span pro and college hockey, playoff scenarios, women's hockey development, the business of running a hockey-related enterprise, and occasional crossovers into other sports and local hospitality. A standout trait is the host's ability to blend tactical hockey insight with relatable, human-interest moments, whether discussing a playoff series, college program building, or a guest's unique career path. The mix of high-level analysis, community focus, and guest diversity makes it appealing to hardcore hockey fans, aspiring players, and indus... more

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