The Next Shift Hockey Podcast

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by the most polarizing man in hockey, former NHL forward, patroller of NYC Bike Lanes and current actor and podcast host of “No Gruffs Given”, Sean Avery.

We chatted with Sean about the status of his NHL comeback, how he found the rush we miss from hockey in acting, not being drafted, his new life as a dad and much more! Thanks for coming on the show, Sean Avery!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by New York, New York native, Brunswick School and Dartmouth Big Green Alum, 2003 1st Round Draft Pick of the New York Rangers, NHL Forward and current Senior Vice President at Marsh Insurance, Hugh Jessiman.

We chatted with Hugh about being drafted by his hometown New York Rangers, his pro hockey journey, going back to Dartmouth to get his degree, his transition into the insurance business and much more! Thanks for coming on the show Hugh Jessiman!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by North Easton, Mass native, NCAA National Champion with the Boston University Terriers, 1977 4th Round NHL draft pick of the Atlanta Flames, 1980 Gold Medalist and Goaltender for the "Miracle on Ice" Team, Founder and CEO at Gold Medal Strategies, Jim Craig.

We chatted with JC about the NHL’s decision to opt out of the 2022 Winter Olympics, his path to BU and relationship with Jack Parker, the "Miracle on Ice" and winning gold in 1980, his transition out of hockey and his work with Gold Medal Strategies. Thanks for coming on the show Jim Craig!

This week we bring on long time friend of ours, 2x National Champion and former Boston College goaltender and NHL EBUG, Chris Venti. Chris walks his through his journey from prep school to college highlighting how he overcame some of the struggles along the way and how with his perspective today can look back and appreciate the adversity that he faced at the time. We also go deep into the details behind him getting the call to head down to the dressing room mid-game as an Emergency Back Up with the NJ Devils!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Lethbridge, Alberta native, 2004 5th round NHL draft pick of the Boston Bruins, 2X Stanley Cup Champion with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010 and 2015 and Co-Founder of sports and coaching social media app Klevr, Kris Versteeg.

We chatted with Steeger about his Battle of the Blades experience, growing up in Lethbridge, his hilarious story of being drafted by the Boston Bruins, winning two Stanley cups and the rollercoaster of being traded several times throughout his career, his transition out of playing and the story behind launching his app Klevr. Thanks for coming on the show Kris Versteeg!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Rochester, NY native, former Boston College Eagle, Hobey Baker Finalist and current Co-Founder of the Evolve Sports Group and Program Director for the Bishop Kearney Selects, Chris Collins.

We chatted with Chris about the ups and downs of his playing career, his transition out of the game and the article he wrote for the Players Tribune called “The Trap” and the story behind how he started Evolve Hockey and the rise of the Bishop Kearney Selects Program. Thanks for coming on the show Chris!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by former Michigan State Spartan, 2007 Stanley Cup Champion with the Anaheim Ducks and long-time NHL forward with the Detroit Red Wings, Drew Miller.

We chatted with Drew about living out his childhood dreams of playing for Michigan State and winning a Stanley Cup, the special relationship he has with his brother - former NHL goaltender Ryan Miller, being put on waivers to finding his place with the Detroit Red Wings and lastly how Drew has treated his insurance job just like hockey. Thanks for coming on Drew Miller!

This week we had an awesome chat with Rink Shrinks Mike Mottau and Brian Yandle. We discussed their own story coming up through the ranks and growing up in hockey families outside of Boston; some of the themes they discuss each week on their podcast and the importance of hockey parents having perspective; how their podcast came to be and more!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Winchester, Ontario native, former Peterborough Petes defenseman, 2nd round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1999 NHL entry draft, and 15 year Pro who played for the San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators, and New York Islanders, Matt Carkner.

Matt chatted with us about his willingness to fight, his development as a young defenseman, the perseverance required to achieve his dream of playing and staying in the NHL, the transition to coaching and much more. Thanks for coming on the show Matt!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by former Hobey Baker winner with the Bowling Green Falcons, NHL forward with the New York Rangers, General Manager of the Washington Capitals and Current President of Hockey Operations for the Vegas Golden Knights, George McPhee.

In this interview we chatted with Mr. McPhee about the Jack Eichel trade to the Vegas Golden Knights, how his love for the game and the National Hockey League has evolved over the years, breaking into the NHL as a player, life after hockey and being drawn back to the game into a career in management and much more. Thanks for coming on the show, George McPhee!