The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

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November 04 SHORT SHIFTS - TIME & SPACE
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk all about time and space, and how it affects a player’s ability. You give a good player time & space, they become a great player; if you take away their time & space, they become an average player.
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14 min
November 02 How to Have Hard Conversations & Face Conflict Head On, with Guest Bill Taylor, Sports Conflict Lab - EP 441
This week, Topher and Jeff bring on Bill Taylor, founder and CEO of Sports Conflict Lab. His company helps athletes and teams learn how to have hard conversations and turn conflict into a competitive advantage. His book, Managing Sports Conflict: Five Tools to Master Conflict, is a great read for any athlete or coach.
In this episode we talk about:
— How your approach matters when dealing with conflict
— Parents fighting their kids’ battles and what they can do differently
— Why avoiding conflict usually makes it worse
— Setting your team’s culture to encourage accountability
AND SO MUCH MORE!
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Bill Taylor's Book: Managing Sports Conflict
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1 hr 15 min
October 30 FRIDAY FACEOFF - HOW TO DEVELOP NECESSARY SKILLS IN OUR PLAYERS
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about the skills we discussed on our most recent Short Shifts episode and how to develop them. If you haven’t listened to that conversation yet, go check it out first!
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15 min
October 28 SHORT SHIFTS - THE 4 NECESSARY SKILLS TO BE GREAT
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about the four necessary skills to be great at anything you do, especially if you want to be a great hockey player. If you want to make it far in your hockey career, obviously you need the requisite hockey skills, but what are the other necessary things you need?
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12 min
October 26 The Importance of Becoming a Versatile & Coachable Player as You Level Up, with Guests Scott Gomez, Brett Skinner, & Ron Fogarty, USHL Head Coaches - EP 440
This week Topher brings on USHL Head Coaches Scott Gomez (Chicago Steel), Brett Skinner (Fargo Force), and Ron Fogarty (Omaha Lancers). Listen for their amazing advice and insight for those wanting to play in the USHL.
In this episode we talk about:
— The importance of mentorship at every level
— How versatility is necessary if you want to play at the higher levels: work on your weaknesses, not just your strengths
— Communicating intention behind drills
— The secret sauce to building retention
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, Helios Hockey, Next Path Franchising, and Crossbar!
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1 hr 46 min
October 23 FRIDAY FACEOFF - SEPARATION OF HOCKEY & ADMIN
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph brings on HTT teammates Matt & Steph to talk about the necessary separation of the hockey side and the administration side within a youth hockey board. Oftentimes, one person takes on all roles or there is not a good balance between the two sides. Let’s talk best practices when it comes to running an efficient hockey board.
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14 min
October 21 SHORT SHIFTS - QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR COACHES
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about a trait that is common among the best athletes: curiosity. What are some of the best questions you can ask your coaches, mentors, or yourself, if you are innately curious and find yourself always wanting to know more?
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11 min
October 19 Becoming the Best Version of Yourself by Surrounding Yourself with the Right People, with Guest Tony Granato, Hockey Legend - EP 439
This week Topher and Jeff bring on hockey legend, Tony Granato. Granato played college hockey at the University of Wisconsin and played over 13 seasons in the NHL. After playing, he coached at the NHL level, college, and the men’s USA Team at the Olympics.
In this episode we talk about:
— Granato’s advice in order to play in the NHL today and how it is very different than the advice he received
— The things you can do to get noticed
— Picking the right people to compete against, not just your buddies
— The importance of having a village
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, Helios Hockey, Next Path Franchising, and Crossbar!
Use our code for 10% oﬀ your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10
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JOIN HTTU TODAY!
HTT MERCH

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1 hr 18 min
October 16 FRIDAY FACEOFF - MANAGING A SLOW START TO THE SEASON AS A COACH
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about how to handle having a slow start to your season as a coach. Maybe you’re winless in your first couple of games or can’t seem to get the team gelling. What do you do as a coach if you come out of the gates really slow?
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11 min
October 14 SHORT SHIFTS - NEUTRAL ZONE OFFENSE
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about offense in the neutral zone. We at the HTT think the neutral zone is the most important zone, both offensively and defensively, so let's talk about it!
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11 min

About The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast brings incredible stories, interviews, and great perspective from some of the top hockey minds in the game. Hosted by Topher Scott & Jeff LoVecchio, our podcast will educate and inspire all those that love the game! For all the players, coaches, and hockey parents out there...make this your Go-To show on your way to the rink!