Show overview
Wooden Sticks with Kevin Gorg has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 100 episodes. That works out to roughly 95 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 52 min and 1h 3m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 16 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Talk North.
From the publisher
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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Ep 96Bella McCauley
Today on the show, we chat a little golf and get a Masters preview with a homegrown golf star. Bella McCauley plays for the University of Minnesota. From the State Tournament to playing Augusta and meeting a Masters Champion, we cover it all today. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/)
Ep 95Leon Hayward
College Hockey takes center stage today as we connect with St. Thomas assistant coach Leon Hayward. The Seattle native played D1 hockey at Northeastern and has seen it all. We chat NIL, Portal and the Frozen Four. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/)
Ep 94Remembering Jessi Pierce
Today on the show, Kirsten Krull joins us to remember a dear friend. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/)
Ep 93Warriors Came Out to Play
Hockey cuts differently in Warroad, and today, we relive all the excitement of a State Championship run. Jay Hardwick was a part of the 1996 Warroad Championship team as a player, and 30 years later, he does it again as their head coach. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/)
Ep 92Cooking Up a Winner!
The Wild are absolutely cooking right now and look like a legit Cup Contender. Today, we recap the moves made by Billy G at the deadline. We are also joined by Michael Shaughnessy, who is the co-owner and lead chef at Pink Ivy Kitchen and Bar in Hopkins. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/)
Ep 91Standing on Top of the World
Today on the show, we are joined by the great Abbey Murphy. Gold Medal memories from Italy and record-breaking goals with the Maroon & Gold. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/)
Ep 90All That Glitters is Gold
Today on the show, frequent contributor Pat Micheletti joins to help recap the incredible run Team USA had in Italy. We mix in some Wild chatter and focus on the high school hockey tournament ahead. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/)
Ep 89Gloves Off
Today on the show, we go back in the time machine to an amazing era in the National Hockey League. Behn Wilson played for the Philadelphia Flyers and the Chicago Blackhawks in the late 70's and early 80's. Fun show ahead! Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/)
Ep 88Miracle Memories
Today on the show, Minnesota Sports Legend Mark Rosen joins us to chat about everything Winter Olympics. We go back in the time machine to Lake Placid in 1980. Rosie was there for all the action - tremendous stories today on Wooden Sticks. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/)
Ep 87Flip Flops or Sneakers?
Today on the show, we recap Hockey Day Minnesota with Hastings native, Erica McKenzie. We also dive into the Minnesota Wild and discuss the proper fashion for a Stanley Cup parade in June. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/)
Ep 86Hockey Day Minnesota 2026
This week on the show, a special preview of Hockey Day Minnesota, which happens Saturday in Hastings. Our guest is Mike Snee from the Minnesota Wild. Mike is overseeing a wonderful project called Skate It Forward. Great info and a fun hockey conversation right here. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/)
Ep 85Release the Kraken!
Today on the show, we connect with SCSU graduate and Minnesota girl Piper Shaw. Piper is a storyteller with cool features on her team in Seattle. She also does tremendous work as their sideline reporter. Swifties and slapshots today on Wooden Sticks. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/) & OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/)
Ep 84Happy Hockey New Year
This week on the show, we focus on where we have been and where we are going. The Minnesota Wild are legit and might be a wagon - we dive into that today. Plus, we tackle the excitement of the World Juniors Tournament and give you some players to focus on. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/), & StretchLab (stretchlab.com/)
Ep 83The Sandy Man Can!
Of course he can and he has - Scott Sandelin is one of the great coaches in the college game today. A three-time National Champion with the UMD Bulldogs and a terrific hockey mind. We talk weekend hockey road trips, Duluth hospitality and so much more. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/), & StretchLab (stretchlab.com/)
Ep 82The Moose is Loose!
Today on the show, we are treated to a great conversation with Marcus Foligno of the Minnesota Wild. Marcus lost his mother, Janis, to Breast Cancer in 2009, and he and his brother Nick, who plays for Chicago, have an amazing charitable opportunity for everyone to join. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/), & StretchLab (stretchlab.com/)
Ep 81Another Wild Prospect Lighting It Up
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. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities (mnmasoniccharities.org/), OnX Maps (onxmaps.com/), Lexus of Wayzata (lexusofwayzata.com/), Lexus of Maplewood (lexusofmaplewood.com/), & StretchLab (stretchlab.com/)
