THE #ESHOW

In this week's EHL Summer Coaches Series interview, Jake Basile sits down with Sean Collins, the head coach of the Valley Junior Warriors. Now in his third year with the program, Collins discusses his initial surprise and excitement about taking the helm of the EHL team while reflecting on the team's competitiveness. Collins delves into his coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of players earning their opportunities and fostering a seamless transition for players moving up from the Premier team. He also praises Andrew Duval for his work ethic and leadership, citing those reasons for being named captain for the upcoming season. Looking ahead, Collins outlines his recruiting strategy, which focuses on adding bigger, stronger players to compete in the tough North Division.

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In this week's EHL Summer Coaches Series interview, Jake Basile interviews Nic Cota, head coach of the Express Hockey Club. Cota reflects on the team's most successful season, which included a regular-season title and a 16-game winning streak. He attributes the team's success to a focus on recruiting good people, not just good players. They discuss the team's dominant special teams and the defensive strength of the team, which finished first in goals against. Cota praises the goaltending duo of Alex Koenig and Lukas Toth and highlights the development program that successfully transitions players from their Premier team to the next level. Cota emphasizes the importance of transparency and honesty with his players, which he believes is the reason for the team's high in-season retention.

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This week's EHL Summer Coaches Series interview features Connecticut Nor'easter EHL Head Coach Nielsson Arcibal and Premier Head Coach Matt Powers. Arcibal, who spent last season as the video coach for the Hartford Wolfpack, and Powers, in his second year in the league, discuss their unified vision for the program. The coaches outline their strategy for building a culture focused on a family environment and recruiting good people to create a tight-knit group. They detail their commitment to player development, emphasizing the opportunity for players to move up through the organization and the importance of preparing them for college hockey. The conversation also highlights the organization's top notch facilities, which include NCAA-level locker rooms, a private gym, new player apartments, and two new mini-rinks to offer unlimited ice time.

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In this week's EHL Summer Coaches Series interview, Jason Kilcoyne, head coach of the New Jersey Bears, reflects on his team's first two seasons, highlighting a trend of continuous improvement in points and player commitments. He discusses the team's strong starts, including winning ten of their first eleven games and sweeping the October showcase in the past season. He praised the intense parity within the South Division, particularly the rivalry with the New Jersey 87's, and believes the high level of competition prepares his players for college hockey. Kilcoyne also touches on key players, the development of younger players, and a successful inaugural season at the Premier level. Looking ahead, he emphasizes the goal of advancing further in the playoffs and the importance of the new Crossover Series for providing players exposure to more schools.

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In this week's EHL Summer Coaches Series interview, Tim Kunes, head coach of the New England Wolves, discusses the team's successful season. He highlights their top-three finish in the league and their best regular season in Wolves history, and speaks about the team's ability to develop young talent, emphasizing their focus on individual player development rather than solely on winning. The conversation touches on specific players like Alex Roy, Lukas Bukatovs, Cam Reardon, and Zach Spicuzza, acknowledging their growth and contributions. Finally, Kunes expresses his enjoyment of coaching in Laconia, a small market with strong community support, and shares his personal experience of coaching his own children within the Wolves' youth program.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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