The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

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SHORT SHIFTS - COMPETE LEVEL Apr 30, 2025

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about one of the most important things every player needs: a high compete level. What does that mean? Let’s talk about it!

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Let’s Talk All Things Goaltending With Guest Steve Thompson, USA Hockey Manager of Player Development for Goaltending - EP 362 Apr 28, 2025

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This week Topher and Jeff talk with Steve Thompson, Manager of Player Development for Goaltending for USA Hockey. Thompson played college hockey at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and now is an integral part of USA Hockey’s goaltending development. This episode has so many great nuggets not just for our goalies, but coaches, parents, and players too!

In this episode we talk about:

— Thompson’s unique experience at the Beijing Olympics having to quarantine because of Covid

— Advice for non-goalie coaches to help their goalies in games, practices, etc.

— The shortage of goaltenders and why it is a big deal

— How goalies should choose what team to play for

AND SO MUCH MORE!

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FRIDAY FACEOFF - RESTING PLAYERS FOR PLAYOFFS?! Apr 25, 2025

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On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about resting players going into the playoffs. Join us for this controversial topic on whether or not the best players should sit the final games of the season in order to prepare for the post season. As always, head to our socials and tell us your thoughts on this topic!

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SHORT SHIFTS - GETTING THE PUCK TO THE MIDDLE OF THE ICE Apr 23, 2025

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about getting the puck to the middle of the ice. We discuss why it is so important and how it can help you in different areas of the game.

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The Importance of Unstructured Play, Practice, & Hockey IQ With Guest Paul Caufield, Dad to Cole Caufield - EP 361 Apr 21, 2025

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This week Topher and Jeff talk with Paul Caufield, dad to Cole Caufield of the NHL Montreal Canadiens. Caufield not only played hockey himself, but also coached and still runs a rink in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

In this episode we talk about:

— Caufield’s family and their rich history with hockey

— An inside look into how Cole Caufield developed his love for the game

— That practice is just as, if not more important than games

— Developing confidence through other sports

— How hockey IQ needs to be taught at 10/12U before the game gets too fast

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, Helios Hockey, and Crossbar!

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FRIDAY FACEOFF - BALANCING INDIVIDUAL AMBITION WITH WHAT'S BEST FOR THE TEAM?! Apr 18, 2025

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On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about balancing individual ambition with wanting to win and being a good teammate. We use Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin’s latest breaking record to talk about this topic.

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SHORT SHIFTS - 3 ON 2s Apr 16, 2025

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about offensive 3 on 2s. We discuss best strategies and how to work on them in practice.

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The Transformative Power of Sports With Guest Lindsey Wilson, Mental Performance Coach - EP 360 Apr 14, 2025

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This week Topher talks with Lindsey Wilson, current Mental Performance Coach and former college and professional basketball player. She is the founder of Positive Performance™ and The Mindset Coach Academy™ where she helps aspiring mental performance coaches start their dream business and impact lives.

In this episode we talk about:

— Who you are becoming while you try to achieve your goals

— The importance of a leader leading by example

— How to best support your coaches, so that they don’t feel overwhelmed

— How the best athletes in the world have learned how to self evaluate

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!

If you’d like to join our Hockey Think Tank Community, head over to Community.TheHockeyThinkTank.com and check it out!

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FRIDAY FACEOFF - SHOULD YOU PLAY UP A LEVEL?! Apr 11, 2025

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On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Vechs wants to talk about when or if you should play up a level. We discuss not only the physical pressure, but also the emotions behind playing outside your age bracket.

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SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO CHALLENGE THE KIDS THAT ARE NATURALLY GOOD Apr 09, 2025

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about how to challenge the kids that are naturally good at hockey and things come easy to them. Sometimes it can be difficult to motivate them because they don’t have to try as hard as their teammates, so here are some of our ideas to help them.

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