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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, 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 ... more

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.

Thanks to Minnesota Mas... more

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 chat... more

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 to... more

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Erik Westrum
Former professional hockey player and mental health advocate
Let's Make a Shift Around Mental Health
Episode: Erik Westrum
Peter Thome
Minnesota Wild analytics staff member and emergency backup goalie; former North Dakota and St. Thomas goaltender
Minnesota Wild
Episode: Peter Thome
Pat Micheletti
Former hockey player and college hockey analyst
Gopher hockey / college hockey analyst
Episode: College Hockey Chatter with Pat Micheletti
Billy Butters
Hockey legend, former North Stars and Fighting Saints player, coach
Minnesota hockey, WHA, University of Minnesota
Episode: Bill Butters
Joe O'Donnell
Voice of the Minnesota Wild on the Wild Audio Network
Minnesota Wild
Episode: Preparing for Training Camp with Joe O'Donnell
Mark Osiecki
Former NHL defenseman, college coach, and current Pittsburgh Penguins scout
Pittsburgh Penguins
Episode: Mark Osiecki
Jack Jablonski
Former hockey player and founder of the Jack Jablonski Foundation
Jack Jablonski Foundation
Episode: Jack Jablonski
Michael Russo
Hockey journalist for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Training Camp Forecast with Michael Russo
Jim Rich
Longtime Fox9 sports journalist and Twins TV commentator
Fox9
Episode: Jim Rich

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Kevin Gorg
Host of Wooden Sticks, discusses current sports topics and introduces guests

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
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Guest selection often showcases deep Minnesota hockey roots.
Strong mix of hockey insight and local sports context.
Keeps a warm, genuine interview style that fans respond to.

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#168
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Apple Podcasts
#86
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Talking Points

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Peter Thome
Q: For young kids that want to get into the analytics side of sports, professional sports, whatever it might be, advice you'd give them, because I get the question a lot.
Thome recommends curiosity, humility, learning the sport, reaching out to people professionally, and developing communication skills. He says relationships can open opportunities and that entry-level work may not pay much.
Peter Thome
Q: Can you explain that? And I have kind of the baseline knowledge of these different models and where, you know, where some may, you know, overinflate certain things and some may undervalue certain things. So that's really what I'm doing during a game and trying not to think about the possibility of going in.
Thome watches analytics sites during TV timeouts and learns what their models may overvalue or undervalue, so he can interpret the data from a hockey perspective and answer questions about what happened.
Erik Westrum
Q: For people that are listening, that maybe are going through struggles or maybe they have sons, daughters, family members that might be in a tough spot, where would you direct them?
Westrum recommends reaching out to him by phone or email so he can direct people to resources suited to their situations. He also describes his charity, Let's Make a Shift Around Mental Health, which can help provide initial intake and access to resources.
Erik Westrum
Q: What motivated you to get into the mental health side of things?
Westrum says he saw former teammates and people close to him struggle, and recognized that people often lack access to support. He wanted to use his experience to start difficult conversations and help people find resources.
Mark Osiecki
Q: What makes Scott Bloom stand out as a player and person beyond the rink?
Bloom combined an incredibly heavy, accurate wrist shot with a fearless, no-nonsense leadership style, and his loyalty and big-heart endeared him to teammates and families, making him the emotional backbone of their Burnsville era.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on hockey culture in North America, blending on-ice analysis with behind-the-scenes storytelling from players, coaches, journalists, and event organizers. It regularly unfolds around Minnesota hockey, major leagues, and ecosystem moments—such as training camp, playoff conversations, and regional events like Hockey Day Minnesota—while occasionally touching golf and other sports personalities to illustrate resonance beyond hockey. A standout is the host's mix of veteran sports insight, candid guest conversations, and sponsor integrations that anchor the show in its regional market and sports media ecosystem. Potential listeners who crave deep hockey context, local-market wisdom, and guest-driven anecdo... more

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2. Peter Thome
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5. Joe O'Donnell
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7. Jack Jablonski
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