Wooden Sticks with Kevin Gorg

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, his 10 years working for the LA Kings and we dive into his great hockey mind. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today, Rachel Herzog from Devils TV with MSG. The former SCSU Huskie and Hill Murray Pioneer is always entertaining and so engaging. We talk the new 84 game schedule and dive deep into some interesting off-season NHL talkers. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 analyzes the Stanley Cup betting odds. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS with promo code WOODENSTICKS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS with promo code WOODENSTICKS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today on the show, we welcome the young and talented producer from KFAN, Brett Blakemore. We dive deep into the Steve Yzerman news out of Detroit and even tap into Brett's great soccer mind with all of the fantastic World Cup action. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS with promo code WOODENSTICKS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week on the show, we look forward to Hockey Day Minnesota 2027. Brad Pieper is the committee chair for HDM27 and also has a son who plays for the Brainerd boys' team. We go behind the curtain and start the countdown to another spectacular outdoor venue. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS with promo code WOODENSTICKS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today on the show, the great John King. He is the creative mind behind the Not Weird Wild commercials and, of course, the amazing Hockey Hair videos. A fun summertime catch-up with Kinger is headed your way. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS with promo code WOODENSTICKS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Summertime chill edition of the show this week as we go back to one of our most popular guests this year and hear from Gopher Women's Golf star Bella McCauley. Come for the captivating personality of Miss Bella and stay for some fun movie reviews in our closing segment. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS with promo code WOODENSTICKS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

High School Hockey chatter today on the show as we catch up with the great Ken Pauly from Benilde St. Margaret's. State Championship runs and the challenges of connecting players on and off the ice. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS with promo code WOODENSTICKS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week on the show, the young and brilliant Olivia King. We talk Hockey Day in Brainerd and Stanley Cup opinions and dreams. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS with promo code WOODENSTICKS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stanley Cup time this week on Wooden Sticks. Joe Smith covers the Wild now for The Athletic, but before he arrived in the Twin Cities, he covered multiple Stanley Cup runs in Tampa Bay. Wild chatter and Cup memories today on Wooden Sticks. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS with promo code WOODENSTICKS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today on the show, a homegrown hockey hero with The Minnesota Frost forward Grace Zumwinkle. A three-sport athlete in high school at Breck and a four-year mainstay at the University of Minnesota. Grace is a 2-time Walter Cup Champion and now an Olympic Gold Medalist. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS with promo code WOODENSTICKS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Time to digest and analyze the season that was for the Minnesota Wild. No question, a big step was taken, but now what happens this summer, and more importantly, what does this team look like next year? Nobody better to get us ready than former Wild Captain Wes Walz. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS with promo code WOODENSTICKS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today on the show, we dive deep into the NHL Playoffs with Seth Toupal from Locked on Wild. We tackle the needed adjustments that Minnesota can make and look around the league. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ), OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) & Find LUCY near you at lucy.co/stores, or save 20% on your first online order at lucy.co/WOODENSTICKS with promo code WOODENSTICKS See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today on the show, we dive deep into the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Kentucky Derby with a local legend, Brian Arrigoni. BA, as he is affectionately called, played high school hockey at Hill Murray and college puck at Hamline. Brian has a national stage with his horse racing expertise. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Stanley Cup Playoff edition of the show as we visit with Joe O'Donnell from the Minnesota Wild Radio Network. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today on the show, former Wild goaltender Alex Stalock joins for our official Playoff Primer. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Today on the show, Kirsten Krull joins us to remember a dear friend. Thanks to Minnesota Masonic Charities ( mnmasoniccharities.org/ ) & OnX Maps ( onxmaps.com/ ) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .