Swan Hockey

A couple weeks ago, Eric sparked a debate between the U18 'AAA' and Tier 3 Junior levels. Now, Eric brings Ryan Swain onto the pod to discuss the point of view. Ryan has coached both levels and trains NHL players during the summer. The two dive into the fork in the road in this mind bending episode.

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USA Wins the Gold at the Olympics. Eric discusses the thought of dissolving the USNTDP in hopes of an overall stronger USA Hockey. Andrew Serpico, Asst. Director of U.S. Scouting for Neutral Zone, joins the pod for this whirlwind of an episode.

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The NCDC claims they are the Premiere Tier II Jr. A league in the USA. Don't laugh yet. Instead, join us in this episode as Eric Swanick looks into the future of how this could possibly become reality. Eric is joined by special guest Bill Underwood.

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Eric Swanick flys around the junior and youth hockey world. Joined by special guest Bill Underwood, the boys discuss the most pressing issues that currently exist in hockey in North America.

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USA Hockey just announced their biggest change since the American Development Model(ADM) and the National Team Development Program(NTDP). The brand new Nation Development League, or NDL, will commence for the 2027-2028 season. Eric Swanick breaks is down with special guest Bill Underwood.

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The USPHL just announced their NIL program for the NCDC and Premier Divisions. Eric Swanick and guest Bill Underwood dive into this first of its kind program in the junior hockey world.

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Andrew Serpico joins the show. The Assistant Director of U.S. Scouting for Neutral Zone sits down with Eric to discuss Team USA at the World Juniors, the current state of youth hockey, and the evolving role of the ACHA. Plus, they dive into Andrew’s almost unbelievable ability to win competitions.

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Andrey Kapranov joins the podcast. Andrey is the Associate Head Coach of the New Jersey Titans (NAHL).

Eric and Andrey break down the Titans’ push in a tightly contested Eastern Division race, discuss the current roster, and explore how the organization is building for the future within the evolving junior hockey landscape.

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Justin Friedman joins the podcast. Justin is the Director of Scouting for the Madison Capitols (USHL) and the Philadelphia Rebels (NAHL).

Justin and Eric sit down for a wide-ranging conversation on junior hockey, covering the latest developments across the landscape.

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In this episode, Eric is joined by Leo Gould — longtime scout for the QMJHL powerhouse and defending champion Moncton Wildcats, as well as co-owner of the Chaleur Lightning, who currently sit atop their division in the MHL.

Eric and Leo dive into life in Moncton and Chaleur, how the two worlds overlap in today’s evolving junior hockey landscape, and—of course—the Wildcats’ brand-new, million-dollar team bus.

Episode note: Recorded before NCDC expansion to Florida, Southeast, and Midwest

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