The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast episodes

October 12 Breaking Down the New Development League with Guest Mike MacMillan, USA Hockey National Coach-In-Chief - EP 438
This week Topher and Jeff bring on USA Hockey’s National Coach-In-Chief, Mike MacMillan, to talk about the new Development League. This new league is one of the many major changes in the hockey landscape as we know it, so join us as we break down what it entails and how it will affect youth hockey moving forward.
In this episode we talk about:
— Our thoughts on the new league and what it entails
— The benefit for coaches when we collaborate
— Finding ways to make your organization better so kids aren’t tempted to leave
AND SO MUCH MORE!
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1 hr 43 min
October 09 FRIDAY FACEOFF - HOW DO YOU GET THROUGH AN INJURY?
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about how to best get through an injury, both mentally and physically. And then when you’re almost ready to return, how do you prepare?
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13 min
October 07 SHORT SHIFTS - HOW DO YOU TURN AROUND A BAD GAME?
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to answer a listener’s question: how do you turn around a bad game when you’re in the middle of it? Tune in for our best advice on how to reset mid-game.
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13 min
October 05 The Path to Playing Juniors, Scouting for Different Skill Levels, & Having the Ability to Self Correct with Guest Tony Gasparini, USHL Sioux Falls Stampede GM - EP 437
This week Topher and Jeff bring on Tony Gasparini, the current General Manager of Sioux Falls Stampede in the United States Hockey League. Gasparini’s long hockey career includes playing college hockey at the University of Minnesota Duluth, later becoming head coach at Sioux Falls, and a scout for the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings.
In this episode we talk about:
— The quote, “I’m gonna hug you, but I’m also gonna hold you accountable”
— Defining compete and why scouts love it
— How everything about scouting is subjective
— The importance of having the ability to self correct
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 22 min
October 02 FRIDAY FACEOFF - LACK OF PARENT EDUCATION IN YOUTH HOCKEY
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph brings on HTT teammates Matt & Steph to talk about the lack of parent education in youth hockey. We commonly find that this is the time of year that parents start to get unhappy with what they signed up for. As a parent, how do you stay grounded if you are feeling this way?
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12 min
September 30 SHORT SHIFTS - USING THE BACK OF THE NET
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about using the back of the net in two different ways: on the breakout (with your own net) and in your offensive zone (with the other team’s net).
TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW!
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13 min
September 28 Prioritize Fun First & Development Will Follow, with Guest Pete Lenes (Swaggy P), Elev802 Owner - EP 436
This week Topher and Jeff bring on Pete Lenes, Elev802 Hockey Training owner and famously known on Instagram as Swaggy P. During his 10-year professional hockey career, Lenes played in the AHL, ECHL, and in both Denmark and Austria. Lenes now uses his platform and training company to help the next generation of hockey players develop a love for the game.
In this episode we talk about:
— How working hard can take you anywhere, even beyond the game
— Bag skates and if they really are a discipline tool
— Prioritizing fun first, but still putting in the work
— As a coach, adapting mid practice if your players are not mentally in it
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 26 min
September 25 FRIDAY FACEOFF - WHAT TO KNOW WHEN TRANSITIONING TO THE NEXT LEVEL
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about what you should know and how to handle transitioning to the next level, whether it's AA to AAA, high school to juniors, college to professional, etc.
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15 min
September 23 SHORT SHIFTS - 5 KEYS TO PRACTICE PLANNING
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to share the 5 keys he’s learned from some of the game’s best coaches to planning and executing a successful practice.
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23 min
September 21 Bigger Than the Game: Life Lessons Learned Through Hockey - EP 435
This week Jeff is back from paternity leave and joins Topher to talk about things bigger than the game. Hockey, and sports in general, teaches us great life lessons that carry far beyond the rink.
In this episode we talk about:
— Toph’s personal choices that led him to step away from coaching
— The impact of setting boundaries
— Recognizing that mistakes are not the end of the world and giving yourself grace
— How success is never an accident
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, Helios Hockey, and Crossbar!
And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites!
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HTT MERCH
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1 hr 1 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!