Episodes
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On this episode we are joined by Mathieu Darche, former NHLer and current Director of Hockey Operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Darche, a proud hockey dad and former minor and High School hockey coach, shares his experiences and insight along with sage advice to young athletes, coaches and parents.
Darche proudly took the "road less travelled" to the pros and details his experience playing hockey at Choate Rosemary Hall and what led him to McGill University, where in his last year, he was named the CIS Outstanding student-athlete and was awarded the Dr. Randy Gregg Award. McGill University served as the unlikely launchpad for a pro career and stints with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens. -
On this episode we are joined by Maxim Noreau, former QMJHL standout, two-time Olympian and member of the ZSC Lions in the Swiss National League.
Tune in for a thought provoking conversation from a "late bloomer" about why it's important to fall in love with the game and his thoughts on player development. Part owner of Centre XPN, Noreau dives in to the keys to taking care of ones body and how he's maintained an edge.
Professionally, Noreau has played in the NHL, AHL, ECHL and Swiss National "League A" and has had the privilege of representing Canada on numerous occasions and is a two time Olympian (2018 Bronze Medal & Olympic All-Star Team Selection) and 4 time Spengler Cup Gold Medalist. -
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On this episode we are joined by Jocelyn Thibault (Executive Director of Hockey Quebec) and Marc Denis (RDS Hockey Analyst), both retired NHL goaltenders who are tasked with fixing hockey in Quebec.
Both Thibault and Denis are proud hockey dads and share a passion for giving back to the game of hockey. Tune in to hear about their experiences in the game and their thoughts on how to improve the grassroots experience. -
On this episode we are joined by Ryan Hardy, General Manager of the USHL's Chicago Steel, 2021 Clark Cup Champions and GM of the Year. Hardy oversees the Steelâs hockey operations department including scouting and player development, coaching and player development.
The Madison, Conn., native joined the Steel from the Boston Bruins (NHL) where he spent two seasons scouting amateur prospects across North America.
Hardy is very selective in the players he adds to the team. He has certain characteristics he values more than others. âWe want smart, competitive kids that love hockey and want to be coached. We feel like if we can check those four boxes, we can pretty much figure out the rest with them, if they have that foundation.â -
On this episode we are joined by Brant Berglund, NHL Senior Director of Coaching and GM Technology / Platforms. Tune in for insight on the digital transformation of hockey and how to utilize modern video and analytics tools at all levels.
Brant father, Bill, is a longtime NCAA coach having spent time at Northeastern and Boston University in addition to being an amateur scout for the Montreal Canadiens.
The highly informative conversation dives deep in to two key aspects of minor hockey - philosophy and hockey sense. Berglund shares his thoughts on the keys to hockey sense - Looking, Talking, Counting along with teaching puck pursuit with the dog, hawk, hound and birds. -
On this episode we are joined by Vincent and Phil Lecavalier, to dive in to their respective playing careers and their current philosophies on player development and minor hockey. Listen in for a thoughtful perspective through the eyes of Vincent, a former NHL All-Star and Stanley Cup Winner, and Phil, a leading NHLPA certified player agent.
Vincent Lecavalier was the captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning for the 2000â2001 season and again from 2008-2013 and spent his first 14 NHL seasons with the Tampa Bay Lightning before being bought out following the 2012â13 season and signing with the Philadelphia Flyers. He was chosen first overall by the Lightning in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft and was a member of their 2004 Stanley Cup championship team. He won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy in 2007 as the NHL's leading goal scorer. On February 10, 2018, the Tampa Bay Lightning retired his number 4 jersey. Currently residing in Florida, Vincent talks about being a hockey dad and minor hockey coach.Phil Lecavalier is a NHLPA Certified Agent for Quartexx Management, a leading player agency that represents Mitch Marner, Patrice Bergeron and Kris Letang, amongst others. Phil played college hockey at Clarkson University from 1993-1997. He is the proud father of two hockey players - Hugo and MaĂŻka - and talks about being a hockey dad.
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On this episode we are joined by Ron MacLean, host of Hockey Night in Canada former Level 5 referee with Hockey Canada. MacLeanâs extensive knowledge and passion for the game of hockey has made him one of the countryâs most famous and beloved broadcasters.
Ron joins to talk about hockey culture, the game through the eyes of a referee, and shares some important stories from hockey history that will impact any coach, parent or player.
Check out Ron's books Cornered and Hockey Towns: Untold Stories from the Heart of Canada. -
On this episode we are joined by Peter Worrell, former NHLer who played 391 Games with the Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche - amassing 1554 penalty minutes while obtaining his "PhD in hockey" learning from 10 current Hockey Hall of Famers including Joe Sakic, Pavel Burke, Peter Forsberg and others.
Worrell is currently the Director of Youth Hockey for the Florida Panthers and also spent time coaching North Broward Prep (11 Years) and Fayetteville Marksmen of the SPHL. He is focused on giving back to the game and paying it forward in an effort to grow the game. Worrell's current infinitives include building a dedicated girl's hockey program.
During his career Worrell often dealt with racism, beginning in juniors, and chronicled what he endured in a 2018 essay for CBC Sports, The racist incident Iâll never forget, which offers up some important lessons including "never give oxygen to a cowardâ -
On this episode we are joined by AndrĂ© Tourigny, Coach of the Ottawa 67âs and key member of Team Canada coaching staffs at four major upcoming international tournaments. Tourigny is the first full-time coach with the menâs program since 2005.
Tourigny shares his thoughts on his coaching philosophy and how he's evolved with the game including how he separates the player and the person - donât get mad at the person. Get mad at the player if the expectations are not met. But the person is totally different. -
On this episode we are joined by Dave King, who has been head coach in the National Hockey League, the Russian Super League, Kontinental Hockey League, Western Hockey League, the Winter Olympics, and the IIHF World Junior Championships. King coached Canada's National Junior Team to a gold medal in 1982 and Canada's Men's Olympic hockey team to a silver medal in 1992 and bronze medal in 2018.
King was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 1992 was inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame in 1997 and the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2001. In recognition of his contributions to the game with the national teams, Hockey Canada named him to the Order of Hockey in Canada as part of its 2013 class.
Check out Dave's latest book, Loose Pucks and Ice Bags: How and why the game has changed. It's an excellent read for coaches and parents at any level as he covers topics like "Can we teach hockey sense?" and "Think Fast, Play Fast." -
On this episode we are joined by Jeremy Rupke a.k.a. Coach Jeremy of How to Hockey. Jeremy has a passion for the game and develops content to entertain, educate and motivate hockey players so that anyone, anywhere can enjoy the best game in the world. His instructional videos are highly useful for players of all ages and skill levels.
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Jeremy coaches with dreams of every player falling in love with the game, learning about self improvement, confidence, respect, team work, adversity, dedication and having a blast doing it.
Coach Jeremy has developed a multitude of phenomenal resources on all of his platforms. Here's where to find him: -
On this episode we are joined by Dr. Adam Naylor, High Performance Expert and Player Development Consultant, who has spent over 25 years serving competitive hockey players, coaches, and organizations. His clients have competed on 20 different teams in the National Hockey League and include champions at all levels of the game.
This episode is a must listen for coaches and parents who want some insight in to, among other things, Dr. Naylor's research and key learnings around balancing "Playing to Win" and "Player Development".Dr. Naylor currently leads two consulting practices, one focused on the development of athletes and sport organizations Telos SPC (www.telos-spc.com) and Primary Leadership Development (www.primaryld.com) focused on supporting and coaching leaders across a variety of business and elite performance domains.
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On this episode we are joined by former NHLer PJ Stock, who played 235 career games with the New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, and Boston Bruins amassing 26 points and 523 penalty minutes.
Stock took an unlikely path to the NHL via the Pembroke Lumber Kings, Victoriaville Tigres and St. Francis Xavier University. Although the journey was unique, the hard work and determination that got him there is shared by many.
Stock, who lives in Montreal, has transitioned to a successful career off the ice and is the father of 4 children. -
On this episode we are joined by Tim Turk, renowned skills coach who works with NHL players and with many organizations, minor hockey teams, coaches and players of all ages and levels.
Turk specializes in Shooting, Passing and Puck Preparation and Control, while also teaching the technical aspects and strategies of puck protection. He goes in depth to talk about how to teach shooting and his approach to individual development.Some of Turk's NHL clients include Brendan Gallagher (Montreal Canadiens), Mitch Marner (Toronto Maple Leafs), Victor Hedman (Tampa Bay Lightning, Mika Zibanejad (New York Rangers), P.K. Subban (New Jersey Devils) and many more. Turk has also worked with 4 NHL organizations (Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, and Arizona Coyotes), and many National Programs overseas.
For more information and some incredible resources check out timturkhockey.com
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On this episode we are joined by Pierre McGuire, hockey analyst for NBC and former NHL Coach and Scout.
The two-time Stanley Cup winner talks about his perspective on player development and shares valuable insight regarding his role as a "hockey dad" to son Ryan, a Colgate University commit. McGuire also speaks to his experience as a parent to an athlete in a sport that he was less familiar with - rowing - as daughter (Justine) is an elite level rower at Dartmouth College.
McGuire's take on being a hockey parent and player development is a must-listen for anybody involved in minor hockey. -
On this episode we are joined by Kevin Weekes, former NHL goaltender, current NHL Network and NHL.com Broadcaster Analyst, and member of the NHL Player Inclusion Committee.
Weekes talks about all facets of the game including goaltender development, diversity in hockey, along with his long term aspirations to continue to give back to the game he loves in a management role with an NHL club.
Weekes took a few moments to address some heartfelt questions from Vimal Sukumaran (Providence College) and Kerfalla Touré (Carleton Place Canadians) as they shared their experiences growing up in the game. -
On this episode we are joined by Gordie Dwyer and Mark Carlson, two experienced coaches who have developed talent and successfully found balance between winning and development, helping players get to the next level.
Gordie Dwyer played five seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens. He has spent time coaching in both the QMJHL, most recently with the Shawinigan Cataractes, and the KHL, where he was last the head coach of HC Dinamo Minsk.Mark Carlson is the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders President, Head Coach and General Manager. He joined the team in 1999 as the Head Coach and General Manager. In 2016, he became the second United States Hockey League (USHL) coach to reach 1,000 games. Over 500 players who have skated for Carlson have received Division I scholarships, 38 have been selected in the National Hockey League Draft, 41 have signed NHL contracts, over 100 are developing in the minor leagues, and 22 have made their NHL debuts.
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On this episode we are joined by Hockey Hall of Famer Scotty Bowman, who holds the record for most wins in league history, with 1,248 wins in the regular season and 223 in the Stanley Cup playoffs and ranks 2nd all time (behind Jean BĂ©liveau's seventeen) for most Stanley Cup victories by a player, coach or executive with fourteen.
Bowman coached the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Detroit Red Wings. He is currently the Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations for the Chicago Blackhawks (his son, Stan, is the team's general manager).
Bowman never stops learning and evolving. In fact, analytics, in particular, are a source of fascination for you. As senior advisor, he gets the Blackhawksâ proprietary analytics sent to him after every game. And he shares what he learns â and what heâs learned over the past six decades â with anyone whoâll listen. He joined The Hockey Masterclass to share years of experience and wisdom. -
On this episode we are joined by Allan Walsh, Co-Managing Director of Octagon-Hockey, who is one of the most respected agents in the game and was recently named to The Hockey News "Top 100 People of Power Influence" list for the 10th consecutive year.
Walsh, whose clients include Marc-Andre Fleury, Max Pacioretty, Jaroslav Halak, Jonathan Drouin, and David Perron brings unbridled passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to protecting his clients rights, promoting their interests and maximizing their compensation.
Tune in to get a refreshing take and perspective on topics ranging from player safety to career development and the role Walsh plays in helping his clients succeed on and off the ice. -
On this episode we are joined by American Hockey Royalty as we welcome in Tony and Cammi Granato.
Tony, who had a 13 year career in the NHL with the Rangers, Kings and Sharks, is currently the head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers.
Cammi, a Hockey Hall of Famer, is currently a Pro Scout for the Seattle Kraken and a fellow podcaster. Be sure to check out her podcast, Girls on The Bus.
Tune in to hear Tony and Cammi talk about what it was like to grow up in a competitive hockey household and how their time battling in the family basement prepared them for a career on and off the ice.
Also, fans of the Montreal Canadiens get a special peek inside the development path of Cole Caufield, the 2019 1st round draft pick, and how Coach Granato is preparing him for the next level. - Show more
