Mike Gundy has made a notable return to the public eye, appearing in a promotional video for the Oklahoma State Hockey team and expressing his enthusiasm for the upcoming Bedlam matchup between the Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Oklahoma Sooners. This marks Gundy’s first public comments in months since his firing from the Cowboys football team, and instead of addressing his dismissal, he focused on rallying support for OSU’s hockey program.
In the video, Gundy passionately promotes the game, saying, “Oklahoma State fans, I’m hearing we’re a hockey school now. How about that? Oklahoma State hockey. You guys better get your tickets right now to Bedlam February 28th. I need to come see that myself. I’m excited. I like me some hockey. I’m fired up. Go Pokes hockey. I love that.” This upbeat message has already encouraged fans to purchase tickets for the significant event.
The Bedlam on Ice contest is scheduled for February 28 at the BOK Center. It has become a much-anticipated fixture as both OSU hockey and the rivalry itself have gained popularity. The hockey program, recently re-launched in 2021, competes in the American Collegiate Hockey Association and has teamed up with the Tulsa Oilers and the Tulsa Sports Commission to make the Bedlam on Ice an annual highlight. Oklahoma State Hockey demonstrated its prowess in the previous year by defeating the Sooners with a commanding 7-2 score before losing to them in a recent 2025 encounter, where OU triumphed with an 11-1 victory.
Gundy’s re-emergence alongside the excitement surrounding the hockey rivalry signals a continuation of the passionate competitive spirit that characterizes encounters between these two storied schools. As the date approaches, anticipation builds, and fans have the opportunity to witness a unique chapter in the Bedlam rivalry as both hockey and football identities converge.