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Tyler Shattock is now the head coach of a premier BCHL organization, but he was once a professional hockey player - and it wasn't too long ago.

Drafted 5th overall in the 2005 WHL draft to the Kamloops Blazers - Tyler Shattock was a prized prospect that earned himself a 4th round selection in the 2009 NHL Entry draft to the St. Louis Blues.

Shattock was never able to find his way to the NHL as a player and spent is pro career between the AHL and ECHL. Although Shattock's career should be respected, it wasn't what he wanted. 

And sometimes those circumstances result in a person who makes a great coach.

Tyler Shattock is only 33 years old, but is already in his 3rd season as a head coach with the Silverbacks, and his tenure has been a solid one.

In this episode Shattock discusses the lessons he learned from his pro career and how he prepares his players for the next level.

Enjoy my conversation with Tyler Shattock!

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In this episode I break down my favorite episodes from 31-40.

So many excellent episodes to choose from in this group.

I decide to highlight:

Nathan Lafayette
Dave Scatchard
Jerred Smithson

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Brent Gilchrist is best remembered by his teammates.

Before I go any further, the above statement is a HUGE honor,

When you have earned the respect of your locker room you have succeeded as a hockey player.

Ask Brendan Shanahan or Steve Yzerman, or Chris Osgood about what Brent Gilchrist provided the Detroit Red Wings during their run to become Stanley Cup Champions in 1998 and they will tell you...

Guts...

Character...

Sacrifice...

Brent Gilchrist put the team first and played through incredible pain and agonizing injections to wear the Red Wing jersey, until he tore his groin from the bone.

He made every Red Wing taller, stronger, and more resilient from his example.

Gilchrist shares where he learned why the team comes first, and why it matters.

Enjoy my conversation with 15 year NHL veteran, Brent Gilchrist.

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In this episode I discuss the lack of confidence in today's players and also break down my favorite episodes from 21-30.

I highlight:

Nathan Dempsey from episode 27!

Also, Stacy Roest, AGM of the Tampa Bay Lightning in Episode 21.

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Mike Needham grew up playing his minor hockey in Fort Saskatchewan, but ended up getting listed by the Kamloops Blazers.

And the Blazers were lucky to have him as he turned into a WHL star, scoring 59 goals and 125 points in only 60 games during his final season.

Needham also won the gold medal while representing Canada at the World Junior Championships that same season in 1990.

Mike Needham played in parts of two NHL seasons with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars from 1992 to 1994.

He also appeared in five games during the 1992 Stanley Cup Playoffs, for which he earned a Stanley Cup ring as a member of the Penguins.

Currently Mike sits as the Director of Development at Okanagan Hockey Academy in Penticton, BC.

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Reflections on Episodes 11-20

EP.11 Dave Oliver - A former NHL'er, a Director of Player Dev. for the Avalanche, an Assistant coach for the Rangers and a hockey dad... Dave has a lot of experience! A great interview

EP.12 - David Michaud - President of the BCHL Alberni Valley Bulldogs

EP.13 Wade Redden - NHL All-Star Defenseman

EP.14 - Ryan Guenter - WHL Scout and author

EP.15 - Scot Nichol - Nashville's Director of Player Dev. and former NHL'er - AMAZING story

EP.16 - Joe Oliver - Player Agent

EP.17 - Ken Holland - GM of the Edmonton Oilers

EP.18 - Ryan Strome 

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Pierre Turgeon's career was amazing.

• 154 points in 58 games for the Granby Bisons in 86-87
• 1st overall in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft
• Gold medal with Team Canada at the World Junior Championships in 1987 during the "Punch-up in Piestany"
• NHL All-Star 5 times
• Lady Byng Trophy winner
• 515 Career Goals
• 1327 Career Points
• 97 Career Playoff Points
• Captain of the Montreal Canadiens
• Asst. Captain of the St. Louis Blues

We talk hockey, we talk about development, the mindset of goal scoring, who his best coach was, how to recover from mistakes, when they turned out the lights during the brawl against the Russians, his Hall of Fame status and much, much more!!!

Enjoy the conversation!

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Join me for this 10 episode bonus segment, as I reflect on the first 100 episodes of the Up My Hockey podcast. 

In this segment I talk about how the podcast came into existence, why I am doing the bonus segments, and my favorite episodes from the first 10 released.

Thank you for being a part of this podcast! I appreciate all the support over the past 3 years.

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If you were born in the 50's or 60's or 70's and were a hockey fan you are probably quite familiar with the Sutter name.  

It was impossible not to be.

How do you not notice the Sutter's when 6 brothers ALL played in the NHL at the SAME TIME for 5 seasons!

But if you are a younger player or new to the game, you may not know the amazing story and you NEED to know the story.

Hailing from a farm outside of Viking, Alberta with a population of about 1000, Duane Sutter was the middle brother of 7.

The 17th Overall selection of the New York Islanders in the 1979 Entry draft, Duane Sutter joined the team part way through the 79-80 season and never looked back.

4 years later, Duane had 4 Stanley Cup rings and was a major piece of one of the greatest dynasties in NHL history.

Duane played over 700 NHL games, collected 342 points and amassed 1333 career penalty minutes.

After his playing career was finished he joined the coaching ranks and that was where our paths crossed. Duane was the assistant coach for the Florida Panthers in my rookie NHL pro season.

Enjoy the conversation with Duane Sutter!

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Scott Tinkler was one of the unsung guys who makes everything work in an NHL locker room.

Equipment managers are around the players more than anyone else involved with the team because they are always in the dressing room.

Unlike the physiotherapists and the massage therapists who players go to visit, the equipment guys are always around - they are part of the room, and therefore part of the team.

They know the players - the different personalities and their idiosyncrasies - better than anyone because they get to see everyone's true colors. 

They hear all the stories. All the jokes. And all the jabs.

They also know what guys need and when they need it.

They intimately know the heartbeat of the team.

If you really want to know what the culture is like on a team, ask a seasoned equipment manager.

And Scott Tinkler was one of the best at what he did. 

He was the "glue" that held it all together.

In this episode we celebrate my friend Scott Tinkler and acknowledge the importance of the work they do.

Enjoy!