In this episode we’re joined by Luke Curadi, the Director of Player Personnel for the United States Hockey League, to discuss what the USHL is all about, NHL and collegiate advancement, and development tips for players trying to gain an opportunity in the USHL. Overall, just remember to stay committed to the process and over time you will get to where you want to go in the sport.

In this episode Brendan Collins, Director of Scouting for Neutral Zone, a scouting site that provides lists on some of the top prospects throughout the world, is talking with Colby Drost about what they look for and what he observes that separates the best from the good.

"The better you can be defensively, the better chance you have of making this team.” If you’re a young player looking to make junior hockey, you’re gonna want to listen to this full episode to hear Scott Barney, Head Coach/General Manager of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Broncos, talk about the importance of attention to detail.

In this episode we’ve got Rob Hutchison, head coach of the Skidmore College men’s hockey program. We’re talking all things Skidmore Hockey and Division III caliber and recruiting.

In this episode we’re talking to Ryan Papaioannou, Head Coach of the Brooks Bandits of The AJHL. Along with discussing what makes his team successful and the development of elite players, we get into some important reminders for the Jr. hockey recruiting process. Pro Tip: High expectations can help you develop as a player and as a person.

“We recruit hockey players, not kids who play hockey.” - Mike Chiellino, Head Coach of @GAprephockey. Listen to the rest of this episode to hear more from Mike about the experience at Gilmour Academy. Pro tip: Play at a high pace, play aggressively, and play creatively.

In this episode we had a great conversation with the Head Coach and General Manager of the Rockland Nationals of The CCHL, Dan Sauve. Listen to the full episode to learn more about what Rockland is all about and how they focus on the development of each player. Pro Tip: Scoring isn’t everything & long term player development is key.

In this episode we’ve got Matt Millar, the goaltender development coach for the LA Kings, talking about long term player development and what it takes to be an elite player. Pro Tip: make the most of each and every opportunity.

Toby Harris, Head Coach and General Manager of the Jersey Hitmen of the NCDC, joins us in this episode to discuss the Hitmen organization, pillars of the Hitmen success, and what roots their player development that has led to 216 NCAA commitments and 6 NHL alumni.

Jason Fortier is the Head Coach/General Manager of the Odessa Jackalopes of the NAHL. In this episode, Jason discusses his vision for Odessa, junior hockey development, and what it takes to succeed at the next level.

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