Wooden Sticks with Kevin Gorg

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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Episodes

Thursday Dec 04, 2025

Today on the show, we reconnect with our dear friend and hockey legend Pat Micheletti. First and foremost, we get an update on a terrible health scare that Mic just went through. Plus, Mic gives us some fantastic steam on a young Wild prospect to keep an eye on this Winter.
 
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Purple Pride

Thursday Nov 20, 2025

Thursday Nov 20, 2025

Today on the show, we feature Sam Ekstrom, the voice on TV and radio for the University of St. Thomas Hockey. Sam also works with the Locked On Outfit, so we dive into JJ McCarthy and the Minnesota Vikings. 
 
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Tuesday Nov 11, 2025

Today on the show, we are joined by the truly great Maddie Rooney. From the Gold Medal to the Walter Cup, this tremendously talented goalie has done it all. We chat about Marc Andre Fluery, movies, dogs and meeting Jimmy Fallon during this fun hockey conversation.
 
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Tom Hauser

Tuesday Oct 28, 2025

Tuesday Oct 28, 2025

Today on the show, we are joined by KSTP's Chief Political Reporter Tom Hauser. He has been in the broadcast business for 42 years and spent 20 of those years covering the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament. 
 
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Laura Schara

Wednesday Oct 22, 2025

Wednesday Oct 22, 2025

Today on Wooden Sticks, we take it outdoors with the always engaging Laura Schara. A big part of the amazing 30-year run at Minnesota Bound, but there is so much more to talk about. This young lady has been everywhere, including Cosmopolitan and People Magazine.
 
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Brandon Mileski

Friday Oct 10, 2025

Friday Oct 10, 2025

Today on the show, we chat with KFAN personality Brandon Mileski. Stanley Cup dreams and High School hockey memories take center stage.
 
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Dave Schwartz

Wednesday Oct 01, 2025

Wednesday Oct 01, 2025

Today on the show, we ramp up to the start of the NHL season with Dave Schwartz. Dave works on the Communications side of the organization and has a unique perspective on everything going on with the Minnesota Wild.
 
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Stalock Returns

Friday Sep 19, 2025

Friday Sep 19, 2025

Hockey is back in St. Paul with Wild Training Camp underway, and the Kaprizov contract negotiations are still percolating. Former Wild goaltender Alex Stalock is back to break it all down.
 
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Kaprizov Panic Alert

Friday Sep 12, 2025

Friday Sep 12, 2025

Pat Micheletti joins the show today to talk through the ongoing saga of Kirill Kaprizov and the possible contract extension with the Minnesota Wild. We dive deep into that drama and also visit some key players to focus on during Training Camp, which starts next week.
 
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Andy Ness

Friday Sep 05, 2025

Friday Sep 05, 2025

Today on the show, we feature Andy Ness, the Skating and Skills Coach for the Minnesota Wild. We get a unique perspective on what it takes to help develop the most talented players in the world.
 
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Wooden Sticks with Kevin Gorg

A hockey conversation hosted by Kevin Gorg of Bally Sports North with former players, coaches, and managers who all had amazing careers in hockey.

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