Swan Hockey

Bill Underwood and the Kitchener Rangers have won the OHL Cup! They are now off to the CHL finals- Memorial Cup! Eric and Bill discuss the championship run and Eric ponders the possibility of Leo Gould and the Moncton Wildcats(QMJHL) meeting Kitchener in the Mem Cup. Eric and Bill also talk NHL dynasties, CHL history, and what Bill looks for when scouting for the next Kitchener Ranger! 

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Eric is joined by Bill Underwood(Kitchener OHL). They discuss the USHL Draft, the shockingly small impact the USHL Combines had, as well as what free agents should expect if choosing to attending a USHL Main Camp.

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David Michaud is the President of the Victoria Grizzlies(BCHL). David and Eric discuss the Grizzlies, the BCHL, as well as the pedigree and standards that come along with the level. 

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Bryan Erikson is the GM/Head Coach of the Northeast Generals(NAHL). In this episode, Bryan and Eric discuss the importance of having fun as Bryan shares his coaching views. The conversation turns to the immense amount of confusion in today's Junior Hockey landscape that's making it harder than ever for new players to navigate. Bryan says the uncomfortable truth about pay to play "Main" camps.

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The NCDC has been in the center of the ever changing junior hockey landscape. Now commissioner Tony Zasowski steps into the pod. Tony and Eric discuss the league's progressive vision, the mentality behind it, and the opportunity they are presenting to players.

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The USHL has implemented player contracts known as Standard Player Development Agreements(SPDA's). Are these a great next step for the country's top junior league? Or are these a set of handcuffs for anyone who signs? Let's go!

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The NAHL announces their boldest rule change maybe ever. Eric and Bill Underwood discuss the what, the why, and the who. Strap in for this wild episode as the junior hockey world tears further apart.

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Last week Eric posted a social media reel that got a lot of attention. Ryan Swain brings up an interesting point about it and Andrew Serpico weighs in. 

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Eric makes a realization that Andrew spent days trying to disprove. Join the boys in this episode and see if you can help disprove it in the discord.

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In this episode Eric expands his thoughts on the role and necessity of the NTDP; The big question, could the resources be better spent?  Eric also offers thoughts on what an evolved NTDP model could look like. Bill Underwood joins the pod for this journey around the top of the USA junior hockey ladder.

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