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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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