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Episode 500
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about how to defend the front of the net. Last week we talked about scoring garbage goals, so now…
9 months, 1 week ago
Top Environmental Factors Crucial for Players to Develop - EP 365
Episode 499
This week Topher and Jeff fly solo to talk about the 7 environmental factors crucial for players to develop. We encourage parents to join an organiza…
9 months, 1 week ago
FRIDAY FACEOFF - POSTGAME SPEECHES?!
Episode 498
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about postgame speeches and what you’ve gotta include. Be authentic and always go back to your …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
SHORT SHIFTS - GARBAGE GOALS
Episode 497
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about a topic one of our listeners suggested: garbage goals. We define what they are, how to scor…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Winning Mindset: Comprehensive Excellence, Relentlessness, & Loving the Process of Doing Extra With Guest Pat Ferschweiler, Western Michigan Broncos Head Coach - EP 364
Episode 496
This week Topher and Jeff talk with Pat Ferschweiler, Western Michigan Broncos men’s ice hockey head coach and 2025 Frozen Four Men’s Ice Hockey Cham…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
FRIDAY FACEOFF - HEAD SHOTS?!
Episode 495
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about head shots from hits. We’ve seen a few in the past couple of weeks in the NHL playoffs, s…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW DO YOU HELP SKILLED PLAYERS WITH LOW CONFIDENCE
Episode 494
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about a question submitted by one of our listeners; “How do you help skilled players with low con…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Breaking Down the Modern Game: Fine Details, Current Trends, & Shooting Techniques With Guest Mike McGinnis, NorCan Hockey - EP 363
Episode 493
This week Topher and Jeff talk with Mike McGinnis, player development coach with NorCan Hockey. Using his experience with Hockey Alberta and his curr…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
FRIDAY FACEOFF - THE DECLINE OF REC HOCKEY?!
Episode 492
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about the decline of recreational and house league hockey. There is an immense pressure to jump…
10 months ago
SHORT SHIFTS - COMPETE LEVEL
Episode 491
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 m…
10 months ago