Behind the Gear

What a story!! Sticking with it and staying focused on his journey, Jacob was an undrafted Junior and NHL player who found his way and was picked up in his second year of the NHL draft by Buffalo in the 4th round. Jacob is now leaving school early to start his Professional career. He is […]

Dream do come true! This is a great episode with two professional players, Brett Seney and Colton White, who through hard work and their passion for the game, each played games for the New Jersey Devils this season. Brett and Colton share some entertaining stories, along with lessons that they’ve learned through this season sharing […]

It was great to have Kurtis return to Behind the Gear following his season. We talked about life in the AHL and what it was like to get called up to the NHL.  Kurtis opens up about the highs and lows of playing professional hockey along with some great advice for young players.   He […]

From an OHL draft pick to an entrepreneur! In this is episode, Dwayne sits down with James Pursell, a young entrepreneur who has found a new passion in his life after hockey with his apparel company, Conquest Hockey. James dives into his journey through minor hockey in the South Western Ontario area around Mt Brydges. […]

This is a great conversation with Riley Sutter, who is beginning his professional career in the Washington Capitals organization. We talk about his journey through minor hockey, skill development, playing multiple sports, his junior hockey experience in the WHL and now looking forward to starting his professional career. We also discuss being a part of […]

This is a great episode for all of you hockey parents out there. Rob was a fun guest who shares some of his experiences helping his son, Travis Konecny, navigate through minor hockey, junior hockey and now the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers. Rob has a very level approach with both of his boys and […]

This was a great conversation with Kelly Paton, a former elite female hockey player at UNH, a finalist for the Patty Kazmaier award, professional hockey player, a national championship finalist coach with the University of Western and now coaching the Laurier Golden Hawks Women’s hockey team. Kelly shares her journey through minor hockey playing with […]

In this episode, Dwayne sits down with long time TPH Skill Development Instructor, Kevin Galerno, and discuss their journeys from minor hockey through Junior and NCAA levels, and playing Pro hockey. Dwayne and Kevin also check in with Michael McCarron of the Laval Rocket in the Montreal Canadiens system.

If you were a London Knights fan in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s Gene Chiarello was a household name. I had the fortunate opportunity to sit down with Gene and talk about how it all began in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, his move to the OHL in London, and how he found his way […]

This is one of the most impactful episodes to date on Behind the Gear. Eric Guest takes us through his minor hockey journey, being drafted to the OHL and playing in his first 3 seasons, with many great stories, obstacles and achievements in his young hockey career. Eric also opens up about mental illness and … Episode 31: ERIC GUEST (Kitchener Rangers – OHL) Read More »