In this episode of the EShow, Boston Junior Eagles Head Coach Ian Moran reflects on the team's first season in the Eastern Hockey League, highlighting their success in earning a playoff spot and moving players on to college hockey. He emphasizes the team's identity of hard work, grit, and playing for each other, noting that many players were EHL rookies but demonstrated exceptional compete and a willingness to learn. Moran touches on the challenges of a longer season for players new to junior hockey, the impact of injuries on the team's performance, and the consistent success of their penalty kill unit. Jake and Ian cover various player performances and experiences, including Coach Moran personal experience coaching his son, Luke. The conversation ends with Moran discussing the lessons learned for recruiting high-character leaders for the upcoming season, emphasizing the unique advantages of their team's facility.

In this episode of the EShow, Thomas Piatek, the new coach of the Connecticut Rough Riders, highlights the challenges of transitioning from youth hockey to a more physical and strategic junior league, emphasizing the need for players to make quick decisions under pressure. He reflects on his playing career in Europe and how it influences his coaching style, aiming to instill a fast-paced, team first, puck-possession game. The coach emphasizes the significance of film sessions to improve hockey IQ, allowing players to evaluate their decisions and see potential alternatives on the ice. As the team gears up for the new season, Piatek is focused on establishing the team's identity and ensuring that they work cohesively as a unit to achieve success.

In this episode of the EShow, Philadelphia Hockey Club's Head Coach Adam Bartholomay reflects on a breakthrough season marked by the team's first playoff series victory. He discusses the team's South Division challenges, while emphasizing a hard-nosed, blue-collar approach to hockey that prepares players for college. He highlights individual player growth, including standout performers like Connor Movalli and Cross Sherman, and details the team's recruitment strategy focused on finding the right academic and athletic fit for each player. He touches on the importance of mentorship and the resilience demonstrated during their playoff run. The conversation ends with Bartholomay comically detailing his puck to the head experience in a game against the Huntsmen last season.

On this episode of the EShow Summer Coaches Series, East Coast Wizards Head Coach Kory Falite discusses his team's transition to the North Division for the upcoming season. He reflects on the past season's success, highlighting the team's strong start, blue-collar playing style, and notable player developments, and the team’s impressive goalie tandem. Falite shares his approach to managing a young team, including emphasis on daily processes, team culture, and preparing young players for the EHL. Falite notes that while the team will have fewer returners next season, they remain committed to maintaining their competitive edge and developing players for college hockey.

On this week's episode of the Summer Coaches Series, Scott Drevitch, Head Coach of the Bridgewater Bandits, reflects on his team's second season in the EHL, highlighting their growth and potential despite a challenging season. While acknowledging the team's tough divisional competition, he is confident about their future, seeing the upcoming third season as a great opportunity to compete for a championship. Drevitch explains that his coaching philosophy centers on giving young players significant ice time, instilling a competitive mindset, and helping athletes progress both on and off the ice, with a primary goal of securing college opportunities for his players.

On this week's episode of the Summer Coaches Series, Jake Basile sits down with James Mello, Head Coach of the Eastern Hockey League's (EHL) Hockey Club Rhode Island. With a career that spans collegiate hockey and a passion for player development, Mello shares insights into building a competitive program from the ground up and what sets HC Rhode Island apart in a league known for producing NCAA talent. He speaks to the recruiting and success of HCRI players, the clubs mission of supporting player advancement, and how their coaching philosophies translate into results. Mello explains how HC Rhode Island presents a unique opportunities for players joining a newer but fast-rising team in the EHL. 

On this week's episode of the podcast, we kick off the Summer Coaches Series with the architect of this past season's 'Double Champs', Adam Houli. The Co-Owner of the program, Houli is one of the youngest coaches/gms in the EHL, and dating back to the program's inception into the EHLP (2017-18), the 87's have secured five total titles as a franchise. With two championships in the EHL, three championships in the last five years in the EHLP, and 73 NCAA Commitments and counting, New Jersey is as established as any junior hockey program on the east coast. Houli shares his thoughts on this past season, the future, and much more, as the 87's continue to prove how they follow the league's mission statement through and through -- Where Players Come First

On this week's episode of the podcast, we put a bow on the 2024-25 season, by recapping the EHL Frozen Finals. This past weekend in Providence, RI, was beyond memorable to say the least, especially for the New Jersey 87's. The 87's swept the New England Wolves at the EHLP level, winning by scores of 8-2 and 2-1 (OT), to claim their 3rd title in the last five years. As for their EHL team, after dropping game #1 of their Finals Series to the New Hampshire Avalanche, the 87's won both games #2 and #3, to claim their 2nd championship. Overall, the event at Schneider Arena was second-to-none, as the league proved once again that it truly follows its daily motto -- Where Players Come First

On this week's episode of the podcast the #ECrew with a special guest breaks down the Regional Finals, and sets the table for the Frozen Finals. This past weekend featured great action both at Plymouth State and Trinity College, concluding with four teams (two EHL and two EHLP), advancing onto the Frozen Finals. The stage is now set to crown a pair of champions, as the league returns once again to Schneider Arena on the campus of Providence College.

On this week's episode of the podcast, the Around the #EShow weekly segment features a recap of the Second Round of the postseason, as Division Champions were crowned throughout the EHL and the EHLP. The #ECrew also looks ahead to this weekend's four Regional Finals series, set to take place at Plymouth State University and Trinity College. Moving along to the FANtasy Challenge, and it's only fitting that this year's 'Champion of the Champions' is Patrick Johnston, following his stellar performance in the Division Finals. Finally, the What to Watch For segment highlights our selections for the biggest x-factors of all the players hitting the ice this weekend.