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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, 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... more

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... more

Today on the show, we start to focus on Wild Training Camp, which is right around the corner. Michael Russo from The Athletic will break everything down. Position battles, Larkin trade potential and the new-look goaltending situation. Plus, Russo ana... more

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.

Thanks to Minnesota... more

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Recent Guests

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
Brett Blakemore
Producer, podcaster, hockey commentator at KFAN
KFAN
Episode: KFAN's Brett Blakemore
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
Episode: Bella McCauley Revisited
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
Episode: Joe Smith

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Kevin Gorg
Host of Wooden Sticks, guiding hockey and Derby discussion

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 29 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.

Chart Rankings

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#211
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Apple Podcasts
#143
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Talking Points

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Jack Jablonski
Q: How is the foundation evolving and what should fans know about supporting it?
The foundation is focused on funding spinal cord injury research and supporting those living with paralysis; fans can engage year-round at jablonskifoundation.org and attend events like the annual gala.
Jack Jablonski
Q: What drew you to hockey originally, and who were your early idols?
I started skating around age two, inspired by local mentors and players, and my early idols included players like Jack Blatherwick; later Pavel Datsyuk became a major influence due to his skill and creativity.
Jack Jablonski
Q: Tell me about your time with the Kings and what you learned behind the scenes.
I spent a decade with the Kings, starting as an intern and working my way into media and content. It taught me how intricate and collaborative game operations, media, and production are beyond just the on-ice action.
Training Camp Forecast with Michael Russo
Q: How might the scheduling shift impact player readiness and lineup decisions?
The earlier start to training camp and four exhibition games mean coaches will push for faster integration of new players, with more on-ice decisions and experiments, and a possibly quicker path to defining the opening-night roster.
KFAN's Brett Blakemore
Q: What's the best story around soccer and the World Cup for you right now, given the US performance and the tournament's narrative?
The guest argued that England's overall team strength and its track record in key moments could make England-Spain a compelling World Cup final narrative, while acknowledging the US team's improvement and tactical maturity under a European coach as a major storyline.

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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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