Perspective Hockey Talk

Guests and former Wingham Ironmen Captains and Coaches Zack O'Krafka and Joel Riley, as well as former Captain and current Coach Brett Brophy join host Brad Burton discuss their time with the Ironmen and their Schmalz Cup Playoff runs in 2003/04, 2004/05 and 2013/14 seasons as the Wingham Ironmen celebrate 50 years of Junior Hockey.

Nathan Ansell and host Brad Burton go through current and former players they feel young players should watch and learn from.

Garrett Skinn joins host Brad Burton to discuss seven (7) habits of high performing athletes. These habits were drawn from a blog by "Super" Dave Jones of Mental Toughness Training (MTT Hockey).

Kenny Bernard joins host Brad Burton to discuss the topic of different pathways to success in hockey, as well as share part of his story -- which includes a Suthetland Cup Championship with Sarnia (Jr. B) and an NCAA Championship with Ohio State.

Greg Dodds joins host Brad Burton to discuss is playing career as a goalie in Junior, University, Pro and Senior.

Guest Garrett and host Brad discuss the question: "Are we pushing our kids too hard?" We try to determine whether this is an issue, or not, where our expectations should be, and (ideally) how we should handle our youth athletes in a coaching and parenting role.

Guests Joel Riley and Garrett Skinn join host Brad Burton to discuss the topic of "Mental Health" and its importance in hockey and sport.

Mark Bell joins host Brad Burton to discuss his current role with the Airzona Coyotes and his playing career -- which included 8 seasons in the NHL, predominantly with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Guests Nathan Ansell and Garrett Skinn join host Brad Burton to discuss five issues that we face in youth hockey and sport in general.

Guests Joel Riley and Cory Hamilton join host Brad Burton to discuss a few commonly/frequently asked questions pertaining to youth hockey and hockey in general.