By Kevin Scott
GREAT FALLS — Three players (Matt DiPalma, Wyatt Rust and Cooper Palazzolo) from the Great Falls Americans joined Chris Cardenas of 560AM KMON at the Townsquare Media studios for an interview on Thursday, September 17th as the Ameicans prepare for the second week of NA3HL junior hockey for the 2026-27 season. Matt DiPalma (Meridian, ID), Wyatt Rust of Anchorage, Alaska and Cooper Palazzolo (St. Louis, MO) were live in the studio with Chris Cardenas on the “Chris & Bob In the Morning” Show.
The trio chatted with Chris about the highlights of their season including the first two games of the season against the Yellowstone (WY) Quake and Gillette (WY) Wild, upcoming contests this week when the Butte Irish and the Sheridan (WY) Hawks come to Great Falls, upcoming first road trip of the season (October 2-3) against the Badlands Sabres (Rapid City, SD), rivalry with the Helena Bighorns and much more in their 11 minute interview.
A special thanks to “Baker Bob” McNamee and Chris Cardenas of 560AM KMON for doing the weekly coach interviews again this season and this special interview live on the “Chris & Bob In the Morning” Show. Catch Head Coach Greg Sears and “Baker Bob” McNamee weekly throughout the season during Bob’s “World Famous Sports Report.” Click here for past interviews from the previous two seasons.
Please check out Thursday’s interview by clicking here or clicking on play button below.
560AM KMON Facebook Post, Interview with Live Video (Reels): https://www.facebook.com/reel/1056141663856805
Radio Interview Courtesy: 560AM (KMON): 560kmon.com (September 17, 2026)