Wingmen with Matthew & Brady Tkachuk

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

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Matthew and Brady Tkachuk break down the upcoming NHL season, discussing their pre-game mindsets, opening night schedules, and plane travel dynamics.

Former NHL linesman Derek Amell joins the show to share insights on officiating game seven of the Stanley Cup Final, the rowdiest arenas, and the story behind his career-ending finger injury.

Brady tests Matthews knowledge in "Florida Fundamentals," dive into the Hard Rock Bet Survivor Pool, and reveal their weekly "Wingman of the Week" picks.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

05:35 Game Day Schedules & Travel Differences

11:43 Plane Card Games & Rule Changes

16:34 Florida Fundamentals & Hard Rock Bet Survivor Pool

22:37 Interview with Former NHL Linesman Derek Amell

23:40 Tkachuk Triple Threat: Iconic Officiating Moments

29:48 Best Arenas, Personalities, & Biggest Pressure Moments

36:03 Player Questions & Officiating Huddles

46:16 Derek Amell’s Career-Ending Injury

48:39 Derek Amell’s Wingman of the Week

52:33 Bridesmaid & Wingman of the Week Picks

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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 Kachuk open Season 2 by breaking down training camp, preseason hockey, and what it takes to earn a spot on a new team. Then, Brady faces Florida Fundamentals before the brothers welcome Charles Barkley for a wide-ranging conversation about hockey, basketball, the Dream Team, golf, rest management, and the people who shaped his career. The episode closes with a fan voicemail, Bridesmaid of the Week, and Wingman of the Week.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:24 League Lowdown: Training Camp

10:00 Training Camp Recovery and Team Pranks

21:59 Preseason Games and Rookie-Camp Mindset

30:00 Preseason Mindset and Earning Your Spot

43:14 Florida Fundamentals

52:07 Sponsor Break

56:08 Charles Barkley Joins Wingmen

1:01:21 Chuck Triple Threat: Top 3 Hockey Moments

1:11:58 Chuck's Favorite Teammates and NBA Cities

1:21:10 Rest Management and Playing for the Fans

1:30:06 Golf, Lake Tahoe, and the American Century Championship

1:38:09 Why Charles Barkley Loves Hockey

1:48:18 Fan Voicemail: Accidental Panthers Fans

1:50:50 Bridesmaid of the Week

1:58:51 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 season finale episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk are joined by five-time sports Emmy award winner and legendary ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit. Kirk breaks down his passion for hockey, shares what it was like watching Team USA's thrilling Olympic run, and reflects on his own journey from being a standout multi-sport athlete to landing on the desk of College GameDay at just 26 years old.

The guys wrap up the episode with a special rapid-fire Tkachuk Triple Threat segment detailing their favorite moments of the summer, along with their final bridesmaids and wingmen of the week

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:29 Kirk Reflects on Team USA's Olympic Experience

05:15 How Kirk Got Hooked on Hockey

08:04 The Outdoor Game at the Big House

12:37 Old-School Hockey Fights and Setting the Tone

16:41 Kirk's High School Multi-Sport Career

18:42 The Recruiting Process

23:02 Landing the College GameDay Job at 26

26:18 Kirk's Insane Wednesday to Sunday Travel Schedule

31:09 Tkachuk Triple Threat: College Football Rapid Fire

38:51 Memorable GameDay Host Sites

41:11 The Future of College Football and the Transfer Portal

46:16 Kirk's Ultimate Wingman of His Career

50:28 Reviewing Kirk's Episode and Looking Forward to the Season

52:19 Top Moments of the Summer

58:06 Bridesmaid of the Week

01:00:39 Wingman of the Week
01:06:15 Outro and Season 2 Return Date

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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:

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n this episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk sit down with the second overall pick in the 2026 PWHL draft, Olympic gold medalist Abbey Murphy. Abbey shares details about her daily offseason training routine, her unique path as the first hockey player in her family, and growing up with a Marine father. She also recounts her journey with the Chicago Mission, her experiences representing Team USA, and the unforgettable gold medal celebration in the Olympic dining hall.

Finally, the guys break down their weekly bridesmaids and wingmen, covering everything from neighborhood ding-dong ditching to member-guest golf tournament highlights

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

02:04 Abbey's Summer Training Routine

07:42 Playing for the Chicago Mission

11:44 Choosing the University of Minnesota

14:00 Redshirting and Making the 2022 Olympic Team

17:40 Comparing the 2022 and 2026 Olympic Experiences

21:10 Post-Gold Medal Dining Hall Celebrations

24:48 Dominating the Olympic Tournament

26:22 The Overtime Golden Goal vs. Canada

27:56 Attending Edmonton Oilers Development Camp

32:00 Abbey's Wingman of the Week

38:13 Bridesmaids of the Week

43:23 Brady's Epic Ding-Dong Ditch Story

48:38 Wingman of the Week

53:39 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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