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In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Matt Ng to talk about his remarkable hockey journey—from growing up playing youth hockey in the Bay Area, to competing at Culver Military Academy, to battling in the WHL with the Everett Silvertips, and the lessons he learned along the way as a smaller player carving out space in the game.

Matt walks us through his early years navigating the limited hockey opportunities in Northern California, how Culver shaped his development on and off the ice, and what it was like stepping into one of the top major junior leagues in the world. We also dive into the mindset, habits, and adaptability required to succeed at higher levels, especially for undersized players looking to make an impact.

Whether you’re a young player aiming to break into elite prep or junior hockey, a parent trying to understand the development path, or simply a fan of inspiring hockey stories, this conversation is packed with valuable insight, honesty, and motivation.

📌 Topics Covered:
✅ Growing up playing hockey in the Bay Area
✅ Matt’s development at Culver Military Academy
✅ His experience playing in the WHL with the Everett Silvertips
✅ Mindset and habits that helped him compete as a smaller player
✅ Advice for undersized athletes chasing higher-level opportunities

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In Episode 6 of the podcast, we sit down with James Spaargaren, head coach of the San Diego Sabers, to talk about his hockey journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way about what it truly means to be coachable.

James shares his path from leaving his hometown of San Diego to play AAA hockey in Colorado, advancing through the NAHL, NA3HL, and NCDC at the junior level, and eventually committing to Arcadia University (NCAA D3). We also dive into what brought him back home to San Diego and how he’s now shaping the next generation of players as a coach for the Sabers.

Whether you’re a young player chasing junior and college opportunities, a parent navigating the hockey landscape, or simply a fan of the game, this conversation offers insight into the mindset, resilience, and coachability it takes to succeed.

📌 Topics Covered:
✅ James’s journey from AAA to juniors to college hockey
✅ The role of coachability in player development
✅ Life lessons from playing in the NAHL, NA3HL, and NCDC
✅ Why he chose Arcadia University for NCAA D3 hockey
✅ Returning to San Diego to coach the Sabers

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🎤 Join us for an exclusive interview with Peter Lychnikoff, former AAA and Tier 2 junior hockey player who made the bold decision to step away from the game to focus on school. 🏒 From leaving home to chase his hockey dreams, to battling back from a major spinal injury, Peter’s story is one of resilience, grit, and life-changing choices.

In this episode, we dive into:
✅ Leaving home to play AAA hockey in Michigan
✅ Overcoming a serious injury that kept him off the ice for over a year
✅ Making a Tier 2 junior hockey roster after his comeback
✅ The tough decision to step away from competitive hockey
✅ How he’s embracing life after just graduating from college

This episode is a must watch if you're unsure about whether to continue playing hockey into college or making the sacrifice to prioritize school for future career aspirations.

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 🎤 Join us for an exclusive interview with Dartmouth College Forward, Alex Krause! From leaving home as a teen to navigating prep school and junior hockey, Alex shares the full story behind his journey to the Ivy League.

In this episode, we dive into:
✅ Alex’s decision to leave California and play hockey in Canada
✅ Life at a Connecticut prep school and the balance between school & hockey while earning his D1 commitment to Dartmouth
✅ His junior experience in the NAHL
✅ The key lessons and mindset shifts that he learned along the way

If you're a serious hockey player with goals of playing D1 one day or a curious parent, this episode with Alex Krause is a must-watch!

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Welcome to Episode 3 of The Hockey Review Podcast!
Today, we sit down with Jazz Krivtsov to hear his journey from growing up playing hockey in Southern California to earning an NCAA D3 commitment. We take a deep dive into his path through Shattuck-St. Mary’s, the challenges of juniors during Covid, getting cut from the NAHL, grinding his way back on a team, and the lessons he learned along the way.

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🎤 Join us for an exclusive interview with Tyler Maxwell, former professional hockey player and current coach! 🏒 Growing up in sunny Southern California, Tyler chased his hockey dreams across North America, launching his professional career after four seasons in the WHL.

In this episode, we dive into:
✅ Tyler’s early days playing hockey in SoCal
✅ His journey through the Western Hockey League (WHL)
✅ Life as a pro player overseas and back in North America
✅ Essential advice for young hockey players looking to make it
✅ His current role as a coach and mentor

Whether you’re a hockey player, a fan, or just love hearing inspiring stories from pro athletes, this interview with Tyler Maxwell is a must-watch!

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Welcome to Episode 1 of The Hockey Review Podcast!
Today, we sit down with Kai Tsoar to hear his journey from roller to playing NCAA ice hockey. We take a deep dive into learning from Kai's hockey path as well as advice he has for younger players chasing their college hockey dreams.

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See honest reviews of hockey teams across North America and share your own playing experience!

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