Wingmen with Matthew & Brady Tkachuk

This episode of Wingmen features Tage Thompson, who shares stories about winning Olympic gold with Team USA and his experiences playing in Buffalo. The discussion also covers Thompson's unique stick preferences and behind-the-scenes moments from the team's gold medal celebration in Miami. In addition to the guest interview, the hosts cover recent league news like the retirement of Jonathan Toews and answer fan questions about building hockey skills and inspiration outside the game Chapters: 00:00 Welcoming Olympic gold medalist Tage Thompson 01:21 Thompson discusses Buffalo's playoff environment 06:56 Reminiscing about Olympic confidence and village stories 10:40 On-ice NHL moments and respect for teammates 15:52 Behind-the-scenes stories from the Miami gold celebration 25:52 The science behind Thompson’s short stick preference 32:03 Reflecting on the retirement of Jonathan Toews 50:17 Comparing hosts' ratings for college hockey video game 53:29 Advice for young players and non-hockey inspirations 01:01:08 Wingmen of the week Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • 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: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew and Brady Tkachuk are back for a massive Wingmen episode as Brady reacts to his trade to the Florida Panthers and opens up about what the move means for him, his family, and the next chapter of his NHL career. In this emergency pod, Brady reflects on his time in Ottawa, shares how he found out the trade was happening, explains why Florida felt like the right fit, and talks about what Panthers fans can expect from his game. The guys also get into what it means to finally be on the same team, why this moment feels bigger than just hockey, and how their families will now get to experience it all together. Plus, Brady explains why he chose No. 8 in Florida, Matthew shares his reaction to the trade, and the brothers celebrate another huge family moment with their dad officially making the Hockey Hall of Fame. If you’re a Florida Panthers fan, Ottawa Senators fan, or just want the full Brady Tkachuk and Matthew Tkachuk conversation on one of the biggest NHL moves of the offseason, this is the episode for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

n this episode, Matthew and Brady recap the 2025-2026 NHL season following the Carolina Hurricanes' championship victory and discuss why their father, Keith "Walt" Tkachuk, deserves to be in the Hockey Hall of Fame. They also provide a detailed behind-the-scenes look at their "boots on the ground" experience attending a UFC event held on the South Lawn of the White House Chapters: 00:00 Intro 05:15 - Key Playoff Stories16:25 - Rod Brind'Amour's Legacy21:10 - HOF Case For Dad26:12 - White House UFC Event30:45 - Honoring The Military34:54 - Favorite Fights And Entrances46:19 - Top Stanley Cup Finals54:06 - Wingman Of The Week Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • 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: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brady and Matthew break down the first three games of an unforgettable Stanley Cup Final between Vegas and Carolina, including the historic Game 3 comeback, controversial reviews, and what it's really like to play playoff overtime hockey. The boys also share hilarious NHL Draft Combine stories, react to the new All-Star Game format, and wrap things up with Bridesmaid and Wingman of the Week. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 08:10 Carolina's Historic Comeback and Overtime Finish 13:00 What Playoff Overtime Is Really Like 20:05 Game 2 Breakdown and Controversial Goal Reviews 25:20 Why This Stanley Cup Final Has Been So Good 33:05 NHL All-Star Game Format Changes 39:20 NHL Draft Combine Stories and Interview Questions 46:40 Draft Process, Team Meetings & Getting Drafted 58:35 Weird Combine Questions and Mental Games 1:02:10 Bridesmaid of the Week 1:05:10 Outro Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • 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: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ray Ferraro joins the Wingmen Podcast to break down the Stanley Cup Final, share unforgettable stories from his NHL career, and give his perspective on international hockey, broadcasting, and some of the game's biggest personalities. Brady and Matthew Tkachuk also discuss Matthew’s experience at the World Championships, the Four Nations tournament, playoff hockey, family life, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories from around the hockey world. Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com Chapters: 00:00 Intro & Ray Ferraro Joins the Show 06:34 Vegas Sweeps Colorado: What Happened? 14:36 William Karlsson’s Impact on Vegas 18:20 John Tortorella Stories & Coaching Style 23:29 Conn Smythe Picks & Cup Final Predictions 29:11 Ray’s Welcome-to-the-NHL Moments 32:50 Broadcasting Pressure & Big TV Moments 33:55 USA vs Canada Four Nations Fight Night 38:31 Ray’s Ultimate Wingman of His Career 47:35 Team USA Culture, Card Games & Young Stars 58:40 Referee Stories & International Hockey 1:01:30 Claude Lemieux Family Tribute & Mental Health Discussion 1:11:42 Fan Voicemail Segment 1:17:15 Traveling with Kids Horror Stories 1:21:12 Bridesmaid of the Week 1:27:52 Wingman of the Week 1:29:38 Outro What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod • • • • 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: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices