Wingmen with Matthew & Brady Tkachuk

In this episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady look back on an emotional return to Ottawa, including the roar of the crowd, the boos, and what it felt like to score against a former home team. They recap a demanding road trip, the team’s recovery routines, and the unexpected Chicago police-car ride that left their teammates stunned. Plus, they celebrate a 200-assist milestone, get excited for Hall of Fame weekend, and react to a memorable UConn hockey celly.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

08:35 Emotional Ottawa Return and Sandy Norris Trophy Potential

16:45 Team Travel Amenities and Chicago Squad Car Story

24:50 Keith Tkachuk Hall of Fame Family Bet Predictions

33:10 NCAA Fighting Rules Debate and Tyler Thorpe Center Ice Tilt

41:15 Florida Youth Hockey Jersey Blind Rankings

48:30 Bridesmaid and Outro

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Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk.
Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter

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In this episode of Wingman, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk dive into a ranking of college hockey jerseys before welcoming 11-time NHL All-Star and three-time Stanley Cup champion Chris Chelios to the show. Chelios reflects on his iconic career, shares stories from his time playing for Wisconsin, Montreal, Chicago, and Detroit, and recalls his favorite moments representing Team USA. The episode wraps up with the hosts sharing their weekly "bridesmaid" and "wingman" moments on and off the ice.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

05:48 Chris Chelios Joins the Show & Career Highlights

14:15 Favorite Teammates & Top Defensemen

22:36 Wisconsin Days & First Stanley Cup Run

30:52 Olympics, Four Nations & Chelios' USA Hockey Legacy

38:35 World Juniors Coaching Memories

42:21 Bridesmaid and Wingman of the Week

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Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk.
Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter

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In this episode of Wingmen, hosts Matthew and Brady Tkachuk break down a historic week on the ice, including their combined Wingman of the Week honors for Sam Bennett and Brady’s upcoming return to Ottawa. The brothers are joined by USA Sled Hockey legend Declan Farmer to chat about his record-breaking career, Team USA's recent gold medal victory, and the physical demands of sled hockey. To wrap up the show, the hosts share their weekly "Bridesmaid" grievances before taking a hilarious look back at past summer off-seasons.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

08:48 Playing on the Same Line Under Paul Maurice

16:24 Reflecting on Playing Hockey in Canada

24:00 Declan Farmer's Historic Career Stats

32:00 Tkachuk Triple Threat: Best Road Trip Stories

40:00 Declan's Sled Hockey Beginnings & Rapid Rise

48:00 Declan's Advice to Young Sled Hockey Players

56:00 Looking Back at Off-Season Fitness & Memories

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Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk.
Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter

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In this episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkatchuk blind rank Florida club hockey and Florida Panthers jerseys during Florida Fundamentals. They also break down recent AHL fight footage in the Scrap Science segment before being joined by 16-year NHL veteran Keith Yandle. Yandle shares stories from his career, including his favorite teammates, playing with Shane Doan, his Iron Man streak, and his time with the Florida Panthers.

Chapters:
00:00 Florida Fundamentals: Blind Ranking Florida Jerseys
05:40 Scrap Science: Analyzing NHL Fights
08:22 Keith Yandle Interview
14:24 Top 3 Teammates, Cities & Underrated Players
26:22 Keith Yandle on His Career, Iron Man Streak & Pranks
53:22 Bridesmaid and Wingman of the Week

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Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk.
Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter

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Matthew and Brady Tkachuk break down the start of their NHL season, covering their game preparation routines, on-ice moments, and life on the road. Special guest and 12-year NHL veteran Kevin Hayes joins to reflect on his career, share stories about playing with Johnny Gaudreau, and describe his experiences with head coach John Tortorella. Finally, the hosts choose their "Wingman of the Week" and draft their favorite aspects of South Florida.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:18 Opening Night Recaps

08:16 Road Trip Highlights: Sharks & Ducks Games

14:31 Alex Ovechkin's Farewell Tour

19:10 Florida Fundamentals

25:41 Kevin Hayes Interview

36:45 Kevin Hayes on Boston College & Johnny Gaudreau

44:53 Kevin Hayes' Stories on Coach John Tortorella

49:52 Kevin Hayes on Playing in Russia & Retirement

53:44 Kevin Hayes on Evgeni Malkin & Rick Nash's Inner Circle

01:02:30 Kevin Hayes' Ultimate Wingman of the Week

01:08:50 Bridesmaid of the Week

01:17:00 Outro

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Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk.
Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter

Follow along on all platforms:

Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you:
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