Behind the Gear

Behind the Gear

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Behind the Gear episodes

  • Episode 10: NICK SUZUKI (Owen Sound Attack)
    In this episode, Dwayne sits down with Vegas Golden Knights’ 2017 1st round draft pick, Nick Suzuki to talk about his journey from minor hockey to being drafted in the first round to the OHL and the NHL. Nick shares his insight on the pressures of playing through his draft years, some funny stories of […]
    57 min
  • Episode 9: BOONE JENNER (Columbus Blue Jackets)
    In this episode, Dwayne sits down with Columbus Blue Jackets Alternate Captain, Boone Jenner to talk about growing up with two older brothers and getting to follow in his brother’s footsteps in making it to the OHL, and then his journey to the NHL. Boone Jenner: DOB: June 15, 1993 Ht/Wt: 6’2″ / 205lbs Position: […]
    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 8: BRETT SENEY (Binghamton Devils)
    In this episode, Dwayne sits down with New Jersey Devils prospect, Brett Seney, to talk about his journey to the NHL through the Division I NCAA route rather than the OHL route. Brett Seney: DOB: February 29, 1996 Ht/Wt: 5’9″ / 157lbs Position: Left Wing/Centre Shoots: Left Hometown: London, Ontario OHL Draft: 2012 9th Round 170th Overall – […]
    44 min
  • Episode 7: TRAVIS KONECNY (Philadelphia Flyers)
    In this episode, Dwayne sits down with Philadelphia Flyers winger, Travis Konecny, to talk about his mentality towards the game and how he is able to stay loose and not take himself too seriously, which he believes helps him have fun and stay engaged in the game. Travis Konecny: DOB: March 11, 1997 Ht/Wt: 5’10” / […]
    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 6: KURTIS GABRIEL (Binghamton Devils)
    In this episode, Dwayne sits down with New Jersey Devils prospect, Kurtis Gabriel, to talk about his journey to the NHL Draft and earning a pro contract despite not getting drafted into the OHL. Kurtis Gabriel: DOB: April 20, 1993 Ht/Wt: 6’4″ / 201lbs Position: Right Wing Shoots: Right Hometown: Newmarket, Ontario OHL Draft: Signed with […]
    51 min
  • Episode 3: MITCH STEWART (London Knights’ Head Strength & Conditioning Coach)

    In this episode, Dwayne sits down with Total Package Hockey and the OHL’s London Knights’ Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Mitch Stewart, to talk about the importance of sport specific strength training and the benefits of a coach who understands the biomechanics of a sport.

    About Mitch:

    Mitch is currently the head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Total Package Hockey, and for the London Knights (OHL) hockey organization.  You can be an elite athlete or weekend warrior; he enjoys building training plans for a variety of clientele.  One thing you must understand is that results are a product of your own hard work.  Mitch will provide you with the tools and information necessary to ensure your hard work is well spent, producing the results you have set out to achieve.

    He has built upon his education in Fitness and Health Promotion (Fanshawe College) and Kinesiology (Western University) with a variety of specialized courses related to nutrition and strength & conditioning.

    • Poliquin (PICP): Level 1&2, Biosignature, Anatomy for Strength Coaches, Advanced Program Design
    • Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (PT)
    • Functional movement screen
    • Darby Training Systems:  Assessment and Program Design, Olympic Weightlifting
    • Kelly Starrett:Movement and Mobility trainers course
    • John Broz: Olympic Weightlifting
    • Dmitri Klokov: Olympic Weightlifting
    • Own the podium: SPIN summit
    • Sports Performance Institute (PT)
    • Canadian Fitness Professionals (PT)
    • Coach Ma, Olympic Weightlifting

      • Mitch has worked with a range of athletes at various skill levels; NHL, AHL, KHL, NCAA & OHL. 

      Articles related to Mitch:
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      33 min
    • Episode 2: COLTON WHITE (Binghamton Devils)
      In our second episode, Dwayne sits down with New Jersey Devils prospect, Colton White, about his journey through minor and junior hockey, and what has earned him a spot on New Jersey’s AHL team, the Binghamton Devils. Colton White: DOB: May 3, 1997 Ht/Wt: 6’1″ / 185lbs Position: Defence Shoots: Left Hometown: London, Ontario OHL Draft: […]
      58 min

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    Getting behind the gear to find out how high level hockey players, coaches, and management have gotten to the positions they are in.