The Hockey Toolkit

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew jump into a discussion that covers a vast range of topics in the hockey world, including many recent happenings.

After catching up, Trevor and Andrew explore the changes happening in Hockey Canada.  Pending litigation for players involved in the 2018 World Junior incident, AJHL/BCHL merger, and much more.  Then they dive heavily into the social media hockey world for a long discussion on Instagram coaches and Advisors.  Other Topics include:

• USA Hockey's decision on mandating Neck Guards for Youth Players
• Hockey Hacks
• Personal Stories within the Hockey Advisor World
• Being Accountable for what you teach and coach
• and much more....

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 7 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew jump into their first conversation of 2024, including recent happenings, the holidays, and much more.

The guys then dive into the topic of drills and structuring an effective practice session. Craig Russell, the Head Men's Hockey Coach at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, NH joins Trevor and Andrew and shares his philosophy on drills and practice sessions. How can we maximize ice time? How can we create good practice sessions at all levels? What are some of his favorite drills? Other topics the guys discuss are:

• Their favorite number 27s
• Current season updates
• Positives of Ice Utilization to Maximize Practice Sessions
• Compete level in practice
• and much more....

The guys finish the episode off with "The 5 Myths of Drills"

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew jump into a conversation about recent Hockey happenings, then transition into the subject of Advisors, and some recent interactions they've had with them.

The guys then dive into their thoughts on the Modern Athlete and bring on a special guest, Life Coach Emily Clement. How is language important? What has changed in kids? How can we maximize their potential and inspire people to be better? Other topics the guys discuss are:

• Current season updates
• Positive vs Negative Language
• Bait & Switch Sales Tactics
• Pros of Greater St Louis Youth Hockey
• and much more....

The guys finish the episode off with "The 5 Myths of the Modern Youth Athlete"

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 5 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew jump into a conversation about recent NHL happenings, including suspensions and dangerous altercations in recent games.

The guys then dive into their thoughts on U8 or Mite hockey... what they've seen and observed around rinks and the integration of USA Hockey's ADM model in a variety of programs that they've witnessed. Other topics the guys discuss are:

• Current season updates
• Thanksgiving
• Trouba and Hartman NHL Penalties
• Mite Cross Ice vs Full Ice
• and much more....

The guys finish the episode off with "The 5 Myths of Mite Hockey"

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 4 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew jump into a conversation about the importance of in-season strength and conditioning with athletes at a variety of levels.

The guys are also joined by USHL Omaha Lancers Strength and Conditioning Coach, Neil Breen, who discusses with the guys the essential exercises, programs, and habits players need, taken from his own experiences as a player in the USHL and at NCAA Division 1 Quinnipiac. Other topics the guys discuss are:

• Current season updates
• Neck Guards and High-Risk Injuries
• and much more....

The guys finish the episode off with "The 5 Myths of In-Season Strength Training for Hockey"

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 3 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Andrew and Trevor jump into the current state of College hockey as well as what post-youth hockey life can look like for many players.

The guys are also joined by Head Coach/GM of the Connecticut Chiefs of the EHL, Greg Heffernan, who discusses with the guys the essential skills, traits, and habits players need for College hockey. Other topics the guys discuss are:

• Current season updates
• Friday evening practices
• Favorite movies based on SNL skits
• Full ice and Half Ice hockey for the youngsters

The guys finish the episode off with "The 5 Myths of Post-Youth Hockey"

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Andrew and Trevor finally break the big news on becoming partners and their addition and future involvement in The Hockey Focus! To talk about the big move, the guys talk to Josh Gresko, CEO and Co-Founder of The Hockey Focus on what to expect moving forward from the site and the guy's involvement. Other topics the guys discuss are:

• Haven't we heard enough about Connor Bedard?
• The Rick Trimble Rink Dedication
• Preseason planning for a hockey team

The guys finish the episode off with "The 5 Myths of the 2023-24 NHL"

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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Andrew and Trevor catch up after a few weeks away, having taken a much-needed breather. The coaches get together and catch everyone up with their own hockey and personal lives. This episode's primary focus is on the Mental Health side of the game; not just for players, but coaches and parent's as well. Topics include:

• Trevor's own Mental Health Struggles
• Mike Babcock Situation
• How Teams Can Foster A Better Atmosphere For Players

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Welcome to Episode 20 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Andrew and Trevor catch up in this episode after a few weeks away. The guys sit down and discuss numerous on and off-ice hockey products that they grew up with as players, or currently use as a coach. They're joined by Danny Cangelosi, owner of Mr. Lemon Stick Wax, (buy some here!!) to talk about his hockey career and getting into the hockey product market. Other topics that are discussed:

• Junior Hockey Billeting
• Their outlook on the NHL Eastern Conference

Andrew and Trevor finish the episode with the "5 Myths Of Hockey Products"..

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Welcome to Episode 19 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Andrew and Trevor jump on team building, but not the way you think. The guys sit down and discuss the actual construction of a team from youth to pro hockey. Their joined by recently named Head Coach, Nick Skerlick, with the Maine Nordiques of the NAHL, who has had to build his roster in less-than-ideal time. Other topics that are discussed:

• Coach Trimble Taking his USA Hockey Modules & Safe Sport
• Recent Comparing of Tier 2 Leagues
• Players Adapting to New Roles

Andrew and Trevor finish this week's episode with the "5 Myths Of Building A Team"..

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