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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…
1 year, 5 months 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…
1 year, 5 months 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…
1 year, 5 months 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…
1 year, 5 months 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…
1 year, 6 months 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…
1 year, 6 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…
1 year, 6 months ago
Let’s Talk All Things Goaltending With Guest Steve Thompson, USA Hockey Manager of Player Development for Goaltending - EP 362
Episode 490
This week Topher and Jeff talk with Steve Thompson, Manager of Player Development for Goaltending for USA Hockey. Thompson played college hockey at t…
1 year, 6 months ago
FRIDAY FACEOFF - RESTING PLAYERS FOR PLAYOFFS?!
Episode 489
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about resting players going into the playoffs. Join us for this controversial topic on whether …
1 year, 6 months ago
SHORT SHIFTS - GETTING THE PUCK TO THE MIDDLE OF THE ICE
Episode 488
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about getting the puck to the middle of the ice. We discuss why it is so important and how it can…
1 year, 6 months ago