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USHL Commissioner Tom Garrity joins the show to discuss a number of topics the league is dealing with right now, including Adam Fantilli committing to the Chicago Steel and what it could mean for future recruitment, the USHL's relationship with both USA Hockey and the NHL, and Tom discusses his vision for the league and what it means for players like Jack Hughes to emerge from it. Plus, his own story which includes selling tickets for the Minnesota North Stars, working in the front office for the Houston Astros, and eventually running a development league. Email Craig to share your story for The Full 60 email: [email protected] The Full 60 by subscribing to The Athletic! Get 40% off an annual subscription at theathletic.com/full60. Or try a free 90-day trial at theathletic.com/free90days Follow Craig on Twitter: @CraigCustance

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Islanders head coach Barry Trotz chats about how he's using the time off during the pause and preparation for the possibility of a summer playoff. Plus, the difference between systems and coaching philosophy, the nuances of coaching players like Mathew Barzal and Alex Ovechkin, teaming up with Lou Lamiorello to implement a culture of accountability with the Isles, how player-coach relationships have changed since he first started coaching at age 22, and how his own playing career turned into his first coaching job after meeting Jack Button.Email Craig to share your story for The Full 60 email: [email protected] The Full 60 by subscribing to The Athletic! Get 40% off an annual subscription at theathletic.com/full60. Or try a free 90-day trial at theathletic.com/free90days Follow Craig on Twitter: @CraigCustance

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Nashville Predators broadcaster Pete Weber joins podcast to share some stories about a fascinating journey chasing the dream of doing play-by-play. Pete shares a few favorites from his vast collection of sports audio bloopers, including Sparky Anderson and Earl Weaver, talks about landing the job in Nashville during expansion and nearly being relocated with the team, as well as the biggest influences over the course of his broadcasting career after listening to Harry Caray as a kid. Support The Full 60 by subscribing to The Athletic! Get 40% off an annual subscription at theathletic.com/full60. Or try a free 90-day trial at theathletic.com/free90days Follow Craig on Twitter: @CraigCustance

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Steve Mayer is the NHL's chief content officer in charge of some of the league's biggest events, including the Winter Classic, the All-Star Game, and the Stanley Cup Final, as well as NHL Network's content and the league's engagement with fans. Steve joins the podcast to discuss how the league is responding to the COVID-19 pause and his role in finding creative ways to create content during the stoppage in play, working with players to engage with fans on social media to maintain interest, as well as how to market players like Auston Matthews and a generation of athletes who are showcasing more personality. Plus, Steve discusses the NHL thinking bigger when it comes to musical showcases at its events, and takes us behind-the-scenes working with Chance the Rapper for Saturday Night Live's classic 'Lazlo Holmes' skit. Support The Full 60 by subscribing to The Athletic! Get 40% off an annual subscription at theathletic.com/full60. Follow Craig on Twitter: @CraigCustance

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Jeff LoVecchio, retired pro and owner of RIPT Hockey Training joins The Full 60 to chat about how players are staying in shape during the COVID-19 stoppage and the realistic timeline for NHLers to be off the ice before it's too late to return to play. Jeff details some of the exercises he's been recommending to pros, and the best ways to stay in hockey shape with a lack of access to rinks, as well as the mental side of exercise and how he's using social media to offer live training for free over Instagram. Plus, how he made the move into training after his pro career, dealing with concussions, signing with the Bruins out of college, and attending Caps training camp with Nicklas Bäckström.Follow Jeff on Instagram to watch his live training sessions: @JeffLoVecchioJeff also co-hosts the ‎The Hockey Think Tank Podcast with Topher Scott.Support The Full 60 by subscribing to The Athletic! Get 40% off an annual subscription at theathletic.com/full60.Follow Craig on Twitter: @CraigCustance

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