The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 302 - Matt Dumouchelle Mar 04, 2024

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On this week’s episode, Topher and Jeff welcome Matt Dumouchelle to the podcast! Matt is a contributor to The Coaches Site and wrote the series Hockey Factories, which takes a deep dive into how some of hockey’s top development programs in the world train and develop elite talent.

In this episode we talk about:

— Commonalities among the world’s most successful development programs

— Things that hockey directors and coach can take begin to implement into their own programs right away

— The correlation between having a cohesive club culture and having success on the ice

AND SO MUCH MORE!

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SHORT SHIFTS - MORGAN REILLY-RIDLY GREIG INCIDENT Mar 01, 2024

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about the Morgan Reilly - Ridley Greig incident and get Toph’s insight on what happened, as well as the effect it may have on the next game of the Maple Leafs-Senators rivalry.

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SHORT SHIFTS - GAPS Feb 28, 2024

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about GAPS and the importance of gapping up; Vechs loves it because he tackles the topic from the standpoint of manipulating the gap. Awesome conversation!

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Episode 301 - Jeremy Frisch Feb 26, 2024

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On this week’s episode, Topher and Jeff welcome athletic development coach, Jeremy Frisch. He’s one of the best follows on social media, and this was an unreal conversation for any parent looking to help their kids become a better athlete. His approach to training kids is truly organic and embraces long term athletic development principles.

In this episode we talk about:

— Movement, Strength & Conditioning

— Building a foundation for kids so they love being in the gym, moving, and competing

— Jeremy gives an INCREDIBLE off-ice workout for coaches of younger players; get your notebooks ready - great stuff!

AND SO MUCH MORE!

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SHORT SHIFTS - MAKING A JOB OUT OF HOCKEY Feb 23, 2024

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs and Toph get asked this question A LOT: How can someone make a job for themselves out of hockey? They love the game, and want to make a career out of being involved - how should they attack that goal?

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SHORT SHIFTS - PRACTICE HABITS Feb 21, 2024

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about PRACTICE HABITS and Vechs is here for it! Great stuff, and a terrific reminder for any player looking to get better.

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EPISODE 300! Feb 19, 2024

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On this week’s episode, Topher and Jeff are celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast! Like Toph says at the start of each episode - "a little bit of education, a little bit of inspiration," and an unbelievable experience for us each and every week for over five years!

Vechs also has a HUGE announcement at the beginning and we couldn’t be more excited for him!

In this episode we talk about some of the amazing guests we have had the opportunity to have on the podcast over the years, how they’ve impacted us, and the ways they are helping make the hockey community a better place.

As promised, here is a breakdown of some of the guests we referenced in this episode:

HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT: Adam Nicholas, Brian Keane, Adam Oates, Darryl Belfry, Dwayne Blais, Patrick O’Sullivan, Mike Kelly, Jon Lounsbury,

PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH: Mike Boyle, Brian Galivan, Matt Nichol, Don Jupp, Kelli Gast, Dr. Jason Selk, Dr. Cassidy Preston, Jon Gordon, Craig Ballantyne, Matt Caldaroni, Adam Naylor

WOMEN’S GAME: Kendall Coyne Schofield, Jocelyne & Monique Lamoureaux, Jayna Hefford,Theresa Feaster, Maura Crowell, Alyssa Gagliardi, Amanda “Mazz” Alessi, Nicole Hensley, Gordie Stafford

NHL: Alex Tuch, Al Roy, Brian Renfrew, Trent Frederic, Paul Stastny, Danny Dekeyser, Mary St. Louis, Eric Fehr, Brian Gionta, Chris Wideman, Tim Peel, Chris Butler, Chris Lazary, John Buccigross, Mark Dennehy, Ed Olczyk, Daniel Briere, Seth Appert, Ryan Hardy, Rob Schremp

COLLEGE: Pat Ferschweiler, Mike Schafer, Rico Blasi, Brandon Naurato, Brad Berry, Jared DeMichiel, George Gwozdecky, James Marcou, Ben Syer, Juliano Pagliero, Reid Cashman, Ben Barr, Cam Ellsworth, Kris Mayotte, Leon Hayward, Greg Powers, Brent Brekke, Steve Wiedler

YOUTH HOCKEY: Brett Beebe, Bob Mancini, Chris Collins, John O’Sullivan, Mike Terwilliger, Jay Hardwick, Brian Yandle, Nick Petraglia, Roger Grillo, Tobias Johansson, Tommi Niemelä

INSPIRATION: Rickey Mendez, Tyler Parks, Jack Smiley, Josh Pauls, Mike Ratchuk

Our family episodes are some of our favorites because they helped us show you who we are at our core - our triumphs, vulnerabilities, passions, struggles, and life changes - and we would not have it any other way. So thank YOU for being on this journey with us.

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SHORT SHIFTS - TEAM BUILDING Feb 16, 2024

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, the guys talk about Team Building and give some team building exercises ideas for different ages to help with culture and camaraderie in fun and competitive ways. Teams that are close away from the ice are often the most successful on the ice because they’re invested in each other and want to be their best for the team.

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SHORT SHIFTS - LOSING STREAKS Feb 14, 2024

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about losing streaks and how teams that are struggling in the win column can work to turn it around, and how players can stay focused on the process to keep developing.

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Episode 299 - Jeff Lobman Feb 12, 2024

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On this week’s episode, Topher and Jeff welcome Jeff Lobman from Vanguard Hockey International. Jeff is from the Long Island/Staten Island area and is doing some terrific things to give back to the area where he grew up playing youth hockey.

In this episode we talk about:

— How hockey legitimately saved his life

— Player Development

— The unique experience Vanguard Hockey offers to players giving them access to some terrific coaches from all over the world (including our own JAYHOO)

AND SO MUCH MORE!

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