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FRIDAY FACEOFF - SHOULD YOU PLAY DIFFERENT POSITIONS?! Mar 14, 2025

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On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about when and how often you should be playing different positions. Should you specialize in forward or defense at a certain age? Let’s talk about it!

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SHORT SHIFTS - WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’RE A HEALTHY SCRATCH Mar 12, 2025

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about how to handle being a healthy scratch, both emotionally and physically.

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Sometimes Less is More, The Gift of Tough Love, & Developing a Passion for the Game With Guest Mario Lamoureux, Former Pro Player - EP 355 Mar 10, 2025

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This week Topher and Jeff talk with Mario Lamoureux, former captain for the University of North Dakota men’s ice hockey team and professional player for close to 10 years. He currently runs Lamoureux Hockey, which helps develop players of all age and skill levels.

In this episode we talk about:

— How Lamoureux got into hockey and developed his love for the game

— Letting kids develop a passion for hockey through less structure

— How taking a break doesn’t mean stopping

— Not stripping your kid’s adversity and that tough love is a gift

— How most parents are great, but the few bad ones sometimes chase good coaches away

AND SO MUCH MORE!

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FRIDAY FACEOFF - HOW TO TALK TO REFS?! Mar 07, 2025

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On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Vechs wants to talk about everyone’s favorite person to blame: the referees. Let’s discuss how we should talk to them.

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SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO SHUT DOWN OPPONENT’S TOP PLAYER Mar 05, 2025

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk tips on how to shut down the opposing team’s top player.

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Checking, Body Contact, & Concussion Prevention With Guest Jon Francisco, 4Check Hockey Founder - EP 354 Mar 03, 2025

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This week Topher and Jeff talk with Jon Francisco, CEO and Founder of 4Check Hockey. His company focuses on injury and concussion prevention through its comprehensive training program.

In this episode we talk about:

— Teaching the foundation for checking from a younger age, for both boys and girls

— How your helmet isn’t enough to protect you from concussions

— Being a good teammate by using communication

— How even the best players need to earn their ice time

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 - FIGHTING IN HOCKEY?! Feb 28, 2025

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On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph asks the controversial question: Is there a place for fighting in hockey? We want to hear from you, so let us know your thoughts on our socials!

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SHORT SHIFTS - PREGAME SPEECHES Feb 26, 2025

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about what to say and include during your pregame speeches at every age level.

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Importance of Off-Ice Strength & Conditioning With Guest Rob Dombrowski, Sacred Heart University Director of Hockey Performance - EP 353 Feb 24, 2025

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This week Topher and Jeff talk with Rob Dombrowski, the Director of Hockey Performance for Sacred Heart University. We discuss hockey performance with a focus on strength and conditioning.

In this episode we talk about:

— The benefit and importance of your on-ice and off-ice coaches being on the same page

— How being coachable is a superpower and how it can set you apart

— Using strength training not to score more goals, but to prolong your career

— Educating kids to think about their performance and what young players can do at home

AND SO MUCH MORE!

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

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FRIDAY FACEOFF - DO I NEED TO MOVE MY KID FOR BETTER HOCKEY?! Feb 21, 2025

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On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to discuss the controversial topic of moving your kid at a young age in hopes to find “better hockey.” We use Team USA from the Four Nations Faceoff to talk about this topic.

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