The Face-Off Spot with Adam Larson

This week we have a very special Championship episode with Coach Braden Brown, Kenny Tyler, and Garrett Lindley! Tune in!

In this deeply personal and refreshingly unconventional episode, Adam sits down with former NHL player Kurtis Gabriel to explore the journey from fighter to seeker. Gabriel shares how suffering, self-inquiry, and a transformative psychedelic experience opened the door to spirituality, the redefinition of ego, and a new identity centered on awareness rather than athletics. The conversation moves through his unlikely rise to the NHL, his groundbreaking Pride Tape moment, the value of yoga and union, and the belief that all people are fundamentally connected. Blending hockey stories with introspection and humor, this episode offers listeners a powerful look at growth, compassion, and what Gabriel calls “permanent happiness.”

Adam sits down with returning guest and hockey media personality Jeff Fink to talk about the rise of Texas hockey, adult-league culture, and the journey from fan to podcaster to industry insider.
A nostalgic, funny, and heartfelt conversation about creativity, community, and why hockey people are just built differently.

We've hit 200 episodes, with a heartfelt reunion of original guests and a deep dive into coaching, friendship, and the life lessons hockey teaches. Join Adam, Newman, Garrett, and Steve as they reflect, laugh, and celebrate the journey.

On this episode of The Faceoff Spot, Adam chats with hockey creator Babs about content, coaching in the Fed, and embracing failure as part of growth. They dive into real stories, real advice, and what it means to stay authentic in a fast-moving media world.

This week on The Faceoff Spot, hockey dad Brandon Wilson joins Adam Larson to share his journey from rookie parent to goalie guru and team manager. He also spotlights Mission Equipped, a nonprofit empowering military and first responder families through youth sports.

This week on The Face-Off Spot, Adam sits down with four rink operations veterans from across North America for a roundtable full of ice talk, inside jokes, and behind-the-boards wisdom. From Zamboni blades to figure-eight cuts, the crew shares what really goes into keeping the ice perfect — and why the rink community feels like family. A must-listen for anyone who’s ever laced up skates or wondered how the magic happens before puck drop.

From quitting hockey at age 8 to launching one of the South’s most inspiring hockey brands, Hunter Bemies shares his journey on The Face Off Spot. Tune in for a conversation on southern pride, youth development, and growing the game where it’s needed most.

USA Today’s Kenny Jacoby returns to the show to discuss his explosive follow-up investigation into the Dallas Stars’ control over Texas youth hockey. From monopolistic practices to skyrocketing costs, Adam and Kenny dig deep into the ethics, legality, and community impact of one team’s dominance.

Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a hockey referee? In this roundtable episode, veteran officials share wild stories, hard truths, and plenty of laughs about the highs and lows of life in stripes.