Episode Details

On this episode, Brenden Escott welcomes longtime NHL defenseman and newly appointed Head Coach of the WHL’s Edmonton Oil Kings, Jason Smith. With over 1,000 games of NHL experience and a wealth of leadership both on and off the ice, Smith joins the show to discuss his transition behind the bench, his coaching philosophy and why now is the right time — and Edmonton the right place — for him to return to junior hockey. From player development to team identity, Smith offers insight into how he plans to guide the Oil Kings back to prominence in the Western Hockey League.

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