When it comes to hockey, one could safely argue Canada remains the world’s No. 1 super power. Canada has won back-to-back (three of four, in fact) Olympic gold medals in men’s hockey and four consecutive Olympic gold medals in women’s hockey. However, when it comes to developing top-notch goaltenders, Canada lags behind many other hockey-playing nations. Not in the sense that Canada does not have some great goalies, it’s just there is not strength in numbers. Vetran hockey journalist, Mike Brophy discusses what is happeneing between the pipes in Canada. To read Brophy's article, visit OMHA.net/Breakaway

The greatest difference between our children’s sporting experience and our own is the rise of year-round, sport-specific organizations that ask – even require – season after season of participation in order to stay in the player development pipeline. The pressure to have your child specialize in a single sport at a young age has never been stronger. David Kittner, the Youth Fitness Guy joins us to talk sport specialization in minor sports.

Chris Boyle & Steve Valliquette have identified what they believe is the most important line on the ice, the line he believes supports the existence of shot quality.

Each year minor hockey associations undertake the task of selecting coaching staff to oversee programming for the coming season. The ultimate goal of this process is to provide players with the best possible experience in an environment where they can grow as hockey players and young people. Dan Pollard is joined by Stephen Gaunce of the Markham Waxers and father of two professional hockey players, Cameron and Brendan Gaunce.

Playing goalie doesn't just happen when you make a save. There is incredible preparation that occurs before a shot even leaves the stick that can determine whether the puck ends up in the back of the net.

The world of sport is continually changing, and the use of technology is just one of those areas that have made an impact on hockey in the modern day. From training techniques to new equipment and even to the way we analyze the game, technology has evolved the sport and changed the way it is played.

There is no exact science to create the perfect hockey player. Everyone knows it’s not that easy. Developing intelligent, well-rounded players can be done at an early age, but it is important to remember that kids need to learn fundamentals before they can be taught anything else. Brendan Taylor is a former OHL and OUA player and the current assistant coach of the Oakville Blades in the OJHL. He weighed in on the Breakaway Podcast on the debate of when systems should be taught to players.

There are few things in hockey that make jaws drop more than a finessed deke around a defender, but the art of stick handling is so much more than that. Jeremy Rupke is the creator of HowToHockey.com, a website aimed at improving players through tips and drills. He appeared on the Breakaway podcast to share his knowledge on becoming a better stick handler.

Former guests of the show including Darren Dreger, Tom Renney, Catherine Ward, and Craig Button share their most innovative ways they would change the game for the better.

The World Juniors Championship tournament has always been a welcomed addition into living rooms over the holidays. Families gather around the television to cheer on Canada as the team begins its quest for another gold medal. TSN Director of Scouting, Craig Button chats about the history of the tournament and what to look for from this edition of Team Canada.