Podcast Episodes

You Asked, Toph & Jeff Answered: Mailbag Episode - EP 387

Episode 565

This week Topher and Jeff sit down for a mailbag episode to answer some of the questions our listeners have submitted recently. If you have a question you’d like for us to answer, DM us on our social…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

FRIDAY FACEOFF - HALF SHIELDS IN COLLEGE & WOMEN'S PRO?!

Episode 564

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about whether players should or should not be allowed to wear half shields starting in college, both on the men’s and women’s sides.

TEN MINUTES …

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

SHORT SHIFTS - INTANGIBLE THINGS THAT SCOUTS LOOK FOR

Episode 563

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about the intangible things that scouts look for in players - because the scoresheet isn’t the only thing that catches recruiters’ attention.

TEN M…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Rethinking How We Develop Younger Hockey Players to Increase Retention Rates with Guests Judd Stauss & Tyler Palmiscno, East Grand Forks, MN Model - EP 386

Episode 562

This week Topher talks with Judd Stauss and Tyler Palmiscno, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Stauss runs the youth hockey program in their area and Palmiscno is the head coach of last year’s boys hig…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

FRIDAY FACEOFF - PAYING TO WATCH YOUR KID PLAY?!

Episode 561

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about how some tournaments are charging parents to watch their kids play. We’ve heard they’re not only charging an entry fee, but also sometimes …

Published on 1 month ago

SHORT SHIFTS - PENALTY KILL FORECHECK

Episode 560

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about penalty kill forechecks and how to make sure it’s difficult for the opposing team to enter the zone.

TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW!

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Published on 1 month ago

The Big Debate: Full-Ice vs Half-Ice Mite Hockey with Guest Uncle Timmy - EP 385

Episode 559

This week Topher and Jeff bring back one of our most polarizing guests, Uncle Timmy, for a huge debate. We asked on our socials if anyone wanted to come on the show and debate whether mite hockey sho…

Published on 1 month ago

FRIDAY FACEOFF - BENEFITS OF KEEP AWAY?!

Episode 558

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about the benefits of including keep away in every practice. We guarantee it will make your players better.

TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

SHORT SHIFTS - GETTING CUT FROM TEAM USA

Episode 557

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph is on the road and wants to tell the story of the time he got cut from Team USA. This is great insight for parents and players navigating adversity.

TEN MINUTES …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Developing Thoughtful Hockey Players with Guest Derek Edwardson, Indiana Elite Hockey Director - EP 384

Episode 556

This week Topher and Jeff talk with Derek Edwardson, hockey director of the Indiana Elite Club out of Indianapolis. Edwardson played at Miami University and later played professionally in Europe.

In …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago