Podcast Episodes

SHORT SHIFTS - CROSSOVERS

Episode 575

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about crossovers and the importance of them in the game. Vechs explains how to master this element of your skating, on and off the ice.

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Published on 8 hours ago

Building a Thriving Hockey Organization that Prioritizes Development with Guest Josh Levine, Fortis Academy Founder - EP 390

Episode 574

This week Topher and Jeff talk with Josh Levine, founder of Fortis Academy in Minnesota. With over a decade of experience training and coaching athletes at all age levels, Levine helped revive a dorm…

Published on 2 days, 8 hours ago

FRIDAY FACEOFF - WHAT’S YOUR WHY?!

Episode 573

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph brings on Jon Francisco of 4Check Hockey to talk about finding our why - why do we play the game, why do we put our kids in youth hockey, etc. It’s a simple, b…

Published on 5 days, 8 hours ago

SHORT SHIFTS - 2-3 POWER PLAY SET UP

Episode 572

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph brings on USA Hockey’s Jason Guerriero to talk about the trending 2-3 power play set up. Also known as the spread or box-and-1, this power play system is becomin…

Published on 1 week ago

The Top Lessons We’ve Learned from the Hockey Think Tank: 7 Year Anniversary Show - EP 389

Episode 571

This week Topher and Jeff celebrate the 7 year anniversary of the start of the Hockey Think Tank podcast. We have learned such invaluable lessons over the years from all of the guests we have had on,…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

FRIDAY FACEOFF - RINK RAT RENTALS?!

Episode 570

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph and Vechs bring on one of the founders of Rink Rat Rentals, Kevin McLaughlin, to discuss making hockey more affordable. His company is a hockey equipment renta…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

SHORT SHIFTS - BODY CHECKING

Episode 569

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about body checking, what the proper way is to teach it, and how to get kids exposed to it safely.

TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW!

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Published on 2 weeks ago

How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything: An Inspiring Conversation with Guest Caroline Harvey - EP 388

Episode 568

This week Topher and Jeff talk with Caroline Harvey, one of the most skilled players coming up in the game. She’s a 2x NCAA champion with the University of Wisconsin, an Olympic silver medalist with …

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

FRIDAY FACEOFF - PICKING CAPTAINS?!

Episode 567

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to discuss a listener’s question; “how do you pick your captains?” We explore this topic for all age levels and suggest various responsibilities you can …

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

SHORT SHIFTS - 2-1-2 FORECHECK

Episode 566

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about the 2-1-2 forecheck. We talk about this aggressive system and whether or not we like it.

TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW!

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Published on 3 weeks ago