Bruce Ciskie
@bruceciskie.bsky.social
Award losing 21st yr VOX of UMD men's hockey on KDAL in Duluth. Member of the UMD Athletic Hall of Fame Committee. Bacon snob. Unpaid Kwik Trip enthusiast.
Fittingly, two media timeouts right after this.
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Tarasenko banks it in off Blankenburg's skate and the Wild take the lead
February 5, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Fittingly, two media timeouts right after this.
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What a great own goal by Nashville.
February 5, 2026 at 3:34 AM
What a great own goal by Nashville.
Wait till they trade Skubal.
Spending some dough after a few playoff years that fell short of the ultimate goal? Hell yeah, Tigers.
February 5, 2026 at 2:05 AM
Wait till they trade Skubal.
If the NHL were a serious league, this would be a major penalty, an ejection, and a multi game suspension.
Instead, it was a minor penalty and the Bruins ended up shorthanded.
(I know I already pointed this out but it bears repeating.)
Instead, it was a minor penalty and the Bruins ended up shorthanded.
(I know I already pointed this out but it bears repeating.)
Charlie McAvoy has left the game following this hit from Sandis Vilmanis. Vilmanis received a two-minute illegal check to the head penalty.
(🎥: NHL on TNT
(🎥: NHL on TNT
February 5, 2026 at 1:58 AM
If the NHL were a serious league, this would be a major penalty, an ejection, and a multi game suspension.
Instead, it was a minor penalty and the Bruins ended up shorthanded.
(I know I already pointed this out but it bears repeating.)
Instead, it was a minor penalty and the Bruins ended up shorthanded.
(I know I already pointed this out but it bears repeating.)
Matt Boldy first period hat trick. Holy hell.
February 5, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Matt Boldy first period hat trick. Holy hell.
Instead, refs called a minor and the Panthers ended up getting a power play.
McAvoy just got elbowed in the head. Should be a game misconduct, suspension and a hefty fine.
February 5, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Instead, refs called a minor and the Panthers ended up getting a power play.
What in the actual hell.
February 4, 2026 at 9:53 PM
What in the actual hell.
Elliotte Friedman said this week he thinks the NHL should move the Winter Classic to the weekend before the Super Bowl. A number this strong -- albeit for an amazing game -- only bolsters his case.
ESPN’s most-watched regular season hockey game EVER and the most watched regular season hockey game period in seven years https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2026/02/2026-nhl-stadium-series-delivered-most-viewed-nhl-regular-season-game-ever-on-cable/
2026 NHL Stadium Series delivered most-viewed NHL regular season game ever on cable - ESPN Press Room U.S.
The 2026 NHL Stadium Series on Sunday delivered the most-viewed NHL regular season game ever on cable. The Bruins-Lightning matchup on ESPN averaged 2.1M viewers (peak: 2.4M), +30% vs. last year’s Stadium Series (Red Wings-Blue Jackets). The matchup is also the most-viewed NHL regular season game since January 2019 (Bruins-Blackhawks Winter Classic).
espnpressroom.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Elliotte Friedman said this week he thinks the NHL should move the Winter Classic to the weekend before the Super Bowl. A number this strong -- albeit for an amazing game -- only bolsters his case.
Breadman goes Hollywood.
February 4, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Breadman goes Hollywood.
Scott Sandelin also volunteered that he's reunited the Bulldogs' second line from the first half, with Kyle Gaffney centering Scout Truman and Cal Arnott.
February 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Scott Sandelin also volunteered that he's reunited the Bulldogs' second line from the first half, with Kyle Gaffney centering Scout Truman and Cal Arnott.
UMD senior forward Scout Truman should be able to play this weekend vs UND, per head coach Scott Sandelin. Missed Saturday with an upper body injury.
February 4, 2026 at 7:14 PM
UMD senior forward Scout Truman should be able to play this weekend vs UND, per head coach Scott Sandelin. Missed Saturday with an upper body injury.
HOW WAS THIS 20 YEARS AGO
Hockey great Brett Hull, then 41, attended the ceremony at a Bulldogs game against Wisconsin.
Bygones: UMD retired Hull's jersey 20 years ago
Hockey great Brett Hull, then 41, attended the ceremony at a Bulldogs game against Wisconsin.
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February 4, 2026 at 12:59 PM
HOW WAS THIS 20 YEARS AGO
PODCAST
@umdwhockey.bsky.social coach Laura Schuler joins the show, then we talk about the Derek Falvey departure with @warne.bsky.social.
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@umdwhockey.bsky.social coach Laura Schuler joins the show, then we talk about the Derek Falvey departure with @warne.bsky.social.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM
PODCAST
@umdwhockey.bsky.social coach Laura Schuler joins the show, then we talk about the Derek Falvey departure with @warne.bsky.social.
omny.fm/shows/the-br...
@umdwhockey.bsky.social coach Laura Schuler joins the show, then we talk about the Derek Falvey departure with @warne.bsky.social.
omny.fm/shows/the-br...
Hughes and Faber are a tough watch tonight.
February 3, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Hughes and Faber are a tough watch tonight.
"Really, what's so bad about child labor?"
Dr Oz: "If we could get the average American to start working a year earlier, right out of high school, or a year later -- not retire -- or work better during their lifetime because they're healthy, it would generate about $3 trillion to the US economy. That would more than remove the debt."
February 2, 2026 at 8:03 PM
"Really, what's so bad about child labor?"
PODCAST
@schlossmangf.bsky.social checks in on UND becoming the heavy Penrose favorite after a lot of offseason change.
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@schlossmangf.bsky.social checks in on UND becoming the heavy Penrose favorite after a lot of offseason change.
omny.fm/shows/the-br...
February 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM
PODCAST
@schlossmangf.bsky.social checks in on UND becoming the heavy Penrose favorite after a lot of offseason change.
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@schlossmangf.bsky.social checks in on UND becoming the heavy Penrose favorite after a lot of offseason change.
omny.fm/shows/the-br...
Can't believe the Olympics are finally here.
Hilary Knight, about to be in her USA record 5th Olympics, has been named captain (she’s been the Americans’ captain since the 2023 worlds).
Alex Carpenter and Megan Keller, in their 3rd Olympics, will wear the A’s.
Team USA women open the tournament against Czechia Thursday.
Alex Carpenter and Megan Keller, in their 3rd Olympics, will wear the A’s.
Team USA women open the tournament against Czechia Thursday.
February 2, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Can't believe the Olympics are finally here.
This game is stupid. I love it.
February 2, 2026 at 3:11 AM
This game is stupid. I love it.
Swayman also tried to go Bronson Reed on Brandon Hagel before the fight. Busy bee.
February 2, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Swayman also tried to go Bronson Reed on Brandon Hagel before the fight. Busy bee.
GOALIE FIGHT HOLY SHIT
February 2, 2026 at 1:34 AM
GOALIE FIGHT HOLY SHIT
Minny, we are in you.
February 1, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Minny, we are in you.
You guys might not know this, but Mike and Matt LaFleur are brothers.
BREAKING: The Arizona Cardinals are planning to hire Rams OC Mike LaFleur as the franchise’s next head coach, a source tells The Athletic.
LaFleur, 38, has spent the past three seasons as Los Angeles’s offensive coordinator and would remain in the NFC West with Arizona.
LaFleur, 38, has spent the past three seasons as Los Angeles’s offensive coordinator and would remain in the NFC West with Arizona.
February 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM
You guys might not know this, but Mike and Matt LaFleur are brothers.
Went back and watched the zone entry on the winning goal again. Screenshots aren't perfect, after all. IMO it would have tough to overturn it based on what I saw.
February 1, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Went back and watched the zone entry on the winning goal again. Screenshots aren't perfect, after all. IMO it would have tough to overturn it based on what I saw.
I will never not chuckle when I see a bird flying around the Denver airport.
February 1, 2026 at 4:19 PM
I will never not chuckle when I see a bird flying around the Denver airport.
It's also three times in four games where you feel some disdain towards the officials if you're UMD.
The phantom trip on Pionk last Friday that led to a delay. Bad look.
The missed hold on Zam that led to the soft call on Gajan that Western converted into a winner last Saturday.
And tonight.
The phantom trip on Pionk last Friday that led to a delay. Bad look.
The missed hold on Zam that led to the soft call on Gajan that Western converted into a winner last Saturday.
And tonight.
February 1, 2026 at 5:01 AM
It's also three times in four games where you feel some disdain towards the officials if you're UMD.
The phantom trip on Pionk last Friday that led to a delay. Bad look.
The missed hold on Zam that led to the soft call on Gajan that Western converted into a winner last Saturday.
And tonight.
The phantom trip on Pionk last Friday that led to a delay. Bad look.
The missed hold on Zam that led to the soft call on Gajan that Western converted into a winner last Saturday.
And tonight.