The Bruce Ciskie Show

John Millea's book, "Prepville, MN," has hit shelves everywhere. Hear him talk about the project, the tremendous title and cover, and some of the stories inside. Buy the book or get more info here: https://northstareditions.com/product/prepville-mn-unforgettable-stories-of-high-school-sports/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Micheletti reviews the start of the Brett Larson era at Minnesota, we talk about injuries (ugh) for both UMD and St. Cloud State, and he floats the idea of trading Filip Gustavsson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Weekend Preview takes flight, as we talk Wild with Jess Myers of the Pioneer Press before getting you ready for UMD vs Miami with UMD junior defenseman Adam Kleber. Hear from Miami coach Anthony Noreen from our season preview if you missed it: https://omny.fm/shows/the-bruce-ciskie-show/remembering-barry-melrose-then-starting-our-college-hockey-preview-with-miamiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both UMD basketball teams are coming off NCAA Tournament runs, with the women's 2025-26 season ending with an Elite Eight loss in Pittsburgh. New Bulldog women's coach Brooke Olson was an All-American at UMD, leading UMD to the Division II title game in 2023. Hear her talk about the returners who will hopefully get UMD back to the national tournament in March. UMD men's coach Justin Wieck then talks about his team's NSIC title run last year and how they can build off that this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its first postseason win since 2014 has the UMD soccer team on the cusp of a potential NCAA Tournament bid. Hear from longtime coach Greg Cane on how the back line has come together at the right time of year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Weekend Preview is posting a bit early for travel-based reasons. The UMD men open NCHC play against Colorado College. Hear from associate coach Adam Krause and junior forward Callum Arnott. The UMD women are home to face Minnesota, with both teams short-handed as World Championships preparations continue. We catch up with Stillwater's own Josie St. Martin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Because we're Packers fans, we had to ask UMD football coach Curt Wiese about the balancing act of dealing with officials and also sticking up for his players when necessary. We then chat about the Bulldogs after a wild comeback win at Mary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear from the man himself, longtime Bemidji State coach Tom Serratore, on his decision to retire after this season. We also talk about a talented Beavers team that meets UMD in a home and home series this weekend. Then we talk to UMD senior forward Braden Fischer on always being ready to play, then about his beloved Blue Jays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It might not feel real to this Brewers fan, but the Milwaukee Brewers open the World Series at home Friday night. Matt Snyder of CBSSports.com previews the matchup with Tampa Bay and talks about the most important storyline heading in: TV ratings (note sarcasm).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate 20 years of Alan Horton being the voice of the Minnesota Timberwolves by talking about the LaMelo trade and how the offense drives the bus for the 2026-27 Timberwolves, who open Wednesday at Miami.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.