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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast — 609 episodes
SHORT SHIFTS - QUICKSAND
College Hockey Recruiting & New NCAA Rules with Guest Mike McMahon, College Hockey Insider - EP 416
FRIDAY FACEOFF - WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN A CHAMPIONSHIP?!
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW DO YOU MAKE OFF-ICE FUN FOR PLAYERS?
Learning Life Lessons from Hockey & Playing to Your Identity with Guest Evan Ritt, Tolos Barefootwear Founder - EP 415
FRIDAY FACEOFF - WE NEED TO TALK MORE ABOUT REC HOCKEY
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW DO YOU COACH A HIGH-EMOTIONS PLAYER?
Light the Lamp: How to Score More Goals - EP 414
FRIDAY FACEOFF - OUR THOUGHTS ON BOWNESS’ INTERVIEW?!
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW DO YOU BECOME A BETTER SKATER?
Always Be Learning: Cultivating Curiosity with Guest Phil Osaer, Former Pro Goalie - EP 413
FRIDAY FACEOFF - MERCYHURST FOLDING?!
SHORT SHIFTS - THE STANDARD
5 Tips for Parents to Help Navigate the Youth Hockey Journey - EP 412
FRIDAY FACEOFF - SIDNEY CROSBY PUTTING CHAIRS AWAY?!
SHORT SHIFTS - T.J. HUGHES FOR HOBEY BAKER
You Might Win a Lot, but Are You Learning How to Win? With Guest Chris Pronger, NHL Hall of Famer - EP 411
FRIDAY FACEOFF - HOW TO DEVELOP MORE RINK RATS?!
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW DO YOU GENERATE OFFENSE WHEN THE OPPOSING DEFENSE IS LOCKDOWN
Everything That Hockey Should Be, with Guest Jay Hardwick, Warroad Head Coach - EP 410
FRIDAY FACEOFF - PARENTS AREN’T THE PROBLEM?!
SHORT SHIFTS - SEASON JUST ENDED… NOW WHAT?
The 5 Biggest Things We Have Learned About Youth Hockey This Season, with Guests Matt Thomas & Steph Dukesherer, HTT Team Members - EP 409
FRIDAY FACEOFF - BUILDING RESILIENCY?!
SHORT SHIFTS - FUN WAYS TO START & END PRACTICE
The Power of Playing for Something Bigger Than Yourself - EP 408
FRIDAY FACEOFF - FINDING YOUR NEXT PASSION AFTER PLAYING?!
SHORT SHIFTS - ADJUSTING TO A NEW TEAM & SYSTEM
Defining What it Means to Be 100% All In, with Guest Jacob Newton, Performance Coach - EP 407
FRIDAY FACEOFF - OUR THOUGHTS ON THE OLYMPIC AFTERMATH?!
SHORT SHIFTS - CHANGING LANES ON THE RUSH
There Is No Set Path to Playing at the Junior Level & Above, with Guest Glenn Hefferan, USHL Commissioner - EP 406
FRIDAY FACEOFF - WHEN DO YOU KNOW IF IT'S TIME TO MOVE ON?!
SHORT SHIFTS - BEING HARD TO PLAY AGAINST
How to Get the Best Out of Your Hockey Players with Guest Ryan Carter, Former NHL Player - EP 405
FRIDAY FACEOFF - EVERYONE HAS A DIFFERENT PATH?!
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW DO I KNOW I DID A GOOD JOB THIS YEAR AS A COACH?
Increasing Accessibility & Affordability in Hockey with Guest Zechariah Thomas, Swift Hockey Founder - EP 404
FRIDAY FACEOFF - HATE TO LOSE OR LOVE TO WIN?!
SHORT SHIFTS - ONE-TIMERS
Growth Isn’t Always Linear: It's About Getting Back on the Path with Guest Matt Fornataro, Performance Coach - EP 403
FRIDAY FACEOFF - FINISHING THE SEASON STRONG?!
SHORT SHIFTS - BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR PLAYERS
Letting Kids Be Kids with Guests Luciano Aquino and Carlo Colaiacovo, Former Professional Hockey Players - EP 402
FRIDAY FACEOFF - RADICAL TRANSPARENCY?!
SHORT SHIFTS - PLAYING OFFENSIVELY BEHIND THE NET
What Good Defensive Hockey Looks Like - EP 401
FRIDAY FACEOFF - WAYS TO BRING POSITIVITY TO THE GAME?!
SHORT SHIFTS - FAVORITE ANGLING DRILLS
The Common Trait That the Best Athletes Share with Guest Mike Brown, Former NHL Player - EP 400
FRIDAY FACEOFF - DWINDLING ENROLLMENT NUMBERS?!
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO BEAT HIGHLY SKILLED TEAMS
Avoiding Comparison Culture by Growing & Developing at Your Own Pace with Guest Josh Dunne, Buffalo Sabres Player - EP 399
FRIDAY FACEOFF - DEALING WITH TEAMMATES THAT TAKE BAD PENALTIES?!
SHORT SHIFTS - OLYMPIC ROSTERS
Game-Changing Hockey Gear with Guest Andries de Villiers, Titan BattleGear Founder - EP 398
Best of 2025 Short Shifts - EP 397
FRIDAY FACEOFF - HELIOS’ NEW FEATURES?!
SHORT SHIFTS - WHAT HAS LED TO TEAM USA’S WORLD JUNIORS REIGN
The State of Youth Hockey: 2025 Edition - EP 396
FRIDAY FACEOFF - HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR INJURED PLAYER?!
SHORT SHIFTS - CONSTRAINTS LED APPROACH
Show Me Your Circle & I’ll Show You Your Future with Guest JJ Howland, Wrestling Coach - EP 395
FRIDAY FACEOFF - HOW TO MAKE A CAREER OUT OF COACHING?!
SHORT SHIFTS - ADDING VERSATILITY TO YOUR GAME
5 Keys to Earning Your Confidence Daily - EP 394
FRIDAY FACEOFF - SPLITTING GAMES FOR GOALIES?!
SHORT SHIFTS - TRAILING IN THE THIRD
A Deep Dive into Coaching with Guest Darryl Belfry, NHL Player Development Author, Analyst, & Consultant (Rerun) - EP 393
FRIDAY FACEOFF - ADVANCED 3 YEAR OLDS?!
SHORT SHIFTS - THE CAR RIDE HOME FOR COACHES
Chasing More than Just Wins on the Scoreboard with Guest Bobby Scott, Topher’s Dad - EP 392
FRIDAY FACEOFF - COACHING WHEN THINGS AREN'T GOING WELL?!
SHORT SHIFTS - WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A SMART HOCKEY PLAYER
Advice for Parent Coaches & How to Create a Challenging, but Fun Environment with Guest Jason Guerriero, USA Hockey Player Development Manager - EP 391
FRIDAY FACEOFF - SHOULD KIDS PAY THE PRICE FOR BAD PARENTS?!
SHORT SHIFTS - CROSSOVERS
Building a Thriving Hockey Organization that Prioritizes Development with Guest Josh Levine, Fortis Academy Founder - EP 390
FRIDAY FACEOFF - WHAT’S YOUR WHY?!
SHORT SHIFTS - 2-3 POWER PLAY SET UP
The Top Lessons We’ve Learned from the Hockey Think Tank: 7 Year Anniversary Show - EP 389
FRIDAY FACEOFF - RINK RAT RENTALS?!
SHORT SHIFTS - BODY CHECKING
How You Do Anything Is How You Do Everything: An Inspiring Conversation with Guest Caroline Harvey - EP 388
FRIDAY FACEOFF - PICKING CAPTAINS?!
SHORT SHIFTS - 2-1-2 FORECHECK
You Asked, Toph & Jeff Answered: Mailbag Episode - EP 387
FRIDAY FACEOFF - HALF SHIELDS IN COLLEGE & WOMEN'S PRO?!
SHORT SHIFTS - INTANGIBLE THINGS THAT SCOUTS LOOK FOR
Rethinking How We Develop Younger Hockey Players to Increase Retention Rates with Guests Judd Stauss & Tyler Palmiscno, East Grand Forks, MN Model - EP 386
FRIDAY FACEOFF - PAYING TO WATCH YOUR KID PLAY?!
SHORT SHIFTS - PENALTY KILL FORECHECK
The Big Debate: Full-Ice vs Half-Ice Mite Hockey with Guest Uncle Timmy - EP 385
FRIDAY FACEOFF - BENEFITS OF KEEP AWAY?!
SHORT SHIFTS - GETTING CUT FROM TEAM USA
Developing Thoughtful Hockey Players with Guest Derek Edwardson, Indiana Elite Hockey Director - EP 384
FRIDAY FACEOFF - PRE-SCOUT MEETINGS?!
SHORT SHIFTS - WHERE TO SHOOT TO SCORE
How Hockey Can Prepare You for Life with Guests Charlie Cook & Russ Sinkewich, Ohio Hockey Project - EP 383
FRIDAY FACEOFF - FULL ICE MITE HOCKEY?!
SHORT SHIFTS - SMALL AREA GAMES FOR SCORING MORE GOALS
Finding the Value in Hockey Beyond Scoring Points with Guest Matt Ford, Former Pro Player - EP 382
FRIDAY FACEOFF - GOALIE SHORTAGE?!
SHORT SHIFTS - TOP LIFE LESSON
The Top Hockey Minds of Strength & Conditioning Training: Vechs’ Mount Rushmore of Coaches - EP 381
FRIDAY FACEOFF - USA HOCKEY COACHING EDUCATION CHANGES?!
SHORT SHIFTS - DRILLS WE DID AS KIDS THAT WOULD BE LAUGHED AT TODAY
How to Make Your Hockey Community Better by Taking Inspiration from the Minnesota Model with Guest Mike MacMillan, USA Hockey Coach-In-Chief - EP 380
FRIDAY FACEOFF - BAG SKATES?!
SHORT SHIFTS - GETTING LOW IN YOUR STRIDE
Mental Performance Training & How it Can Improve Your Game with Guests Nick Johnson & Dustin Kohn, Mental Performance Coaches - EP 379
FRIDAY FACEOFF - HOW TO PICK AN ADVISOR?!
SHORT SHIFTS - SETTING THE TONE AS A PLAYER
Finding Genuineness in Hockey & Staying True to Yourself No Matter the Journey with Guest Brock Sheahan, Notre Dame Head Coach - EP 378
FRIDAY FACEOFF - COLLEGE HOCKEY MAJOR JUNIOR?!
SHORT SHIFTS - SETTING THE TONE FOR THE SEASON
An Honest Conversation on the Balance in Youth Hockey (Part 2) - EP 377
FRIDAY FACEOFF - COLLEGE HOCKEY NIL MONEY?!
SHORT SHIFTS - FACEOFF PLAYS
An Honest Conversation on the Balance in Youth Hockey (Part 1) - EP 376
FRIDAY FACEOFF - COLLEGE HOCKEY TRANSFER PORTAL?!
FRIDAY FACEOFF - REST & RECOVERY?!
SHORT SHIFTS - MIDDLE OF THE ICE
Hockey Academies: Let’s Discuss the Pros & Cons With Guest Shawn Pauly, GForce Sports Academy Director - EP 373
FRIDAY FACEOFF - BENCHING PLAYERS?!
SHORT SHIFTS - PASSING
Concussion Prevention, Detection, & Treatment With Guests Eric Walsky & Mathieu Falbriard, Bearmind Tech - EP 372
FRIDAY FACEOFF - FINDING YOUR NEW LOCKER ROOM?!
SHORT SHIFTS - STICK BATTLES
Breaking Down the Latest Hockey Buzzword, “Development,” With Guest Jon Lounsbury, Player Development Coach - EP 371
FRIDAY FACEOFF - CONCUSSIONS?!
SHORT SHIFTS - DEFENDING A LEAD IN THE 3RD PERIOD
Set Yourself up for Success by Surrounding Yourself with Good People with Guest Rob Hutson, Dad to the Hutson Kids - EP 374
SHORT SHIFTS - POWER PLAY HABITS
FRIDAY FACEOFF - HEAD COACH/ASSISTANT COACH RELATIONSHIP
SHORT SHIFTS - WATCHING GAME FOOTAGE WITH HELIOS HOCKEY
Smaller Players, Resiliency, & Developing with Intention with Guest Kevin Clark, Former Pro Player - EP 375
College Recruiting, Having a High Compete Level, & The Importance of Culture & Character off the Ice With Guest Bryn Chyzyk, University of North Dakota GM - EP 370
FRIDAY FACEOFF - CREATING CHANGE THROUGH COLLABORATION?!
SHORT SHIFTS - WHAT TO DO DURING FREE ICE
Creating a Better Hockey World for the Next Generation With Guest Jamie Rice, Babson College Head Coach - EP 369
FRIDAY FACEOFF - IT TAKES A VILLAGE?!
SHORT SHIFTS - TEAM TOUGHNESS
The Coaching Career Path With Guest Tom Peffall, Mercyhurst University’s Head Coach-in-Waiting - EP 368
FRIDAY FACEOFF - STICKING UP FOR YOUR TEAMMATES?!
SHORT SHIFTS - FLOW/SKILL DRILLS
Navigating the Youth Hockey Journey as a Parent & Going Behind the Scenes of Slap Shot, With Guests Dave & Christian Hanson - EP 367
FRIDAY FACEOFF - PARENT/NON PARENT COACHES?!
SHORT SHIFTS - THE ROYAL ROAD
The American-Born Journey to the NHL: Diverse Development Paths to the Highest Levels of Hockey - EP 366
FRIDAY FACEOFF - MAPLE LEAFS CHOKE AGAIN?!
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO DEFEND THE FRONT OF THE NET
Top Environmental Factors Crucial for Players to Develop - EP 365
FRIDAY FACEOFF - POSTGAME SPEECHES?!
SHORT SHIFTS - GARBAGE GOALS
The Winning Mindset: Comprehensive Excellence, Relentlessness, & Loving the Process of Doing Extra With Guest Pat Ferschweiler, Western Michigan Broncos Head Coach - EP 364
FRIDAY FACEOFF - HEAD SHOTS?!
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW DO YOU HELP SKILLED PLAYERS WITH LOW CONFIDENCE
Breaking Down the Modern Game: Fine Details, Current Trends, & Shooting Techniques With Guest Mike McGinnis, NorCan Hockey - EP 363
FRIDAY FACEOFF - THE DECLINE OF REC HOCKEY?!
SHORT SHIFTS - COMPETE LEVEL
Let’s Talk All Things Goaltending With Guest Steve Thompson, USA Hockey Manager of Player Development for Goaltending - EP 362
FRIDAY FACEOFF - RESTING PLAYERS FOR PLAYOFFS?!
SHORT SHIFTS - GETTING THE PUCK TO THE MIDDLE OF THE ICE
The Importance of Unstructured Play, Practice, & Hockey IQ With Guest Paul Caufield, Dad to Cole Caufield - EP 361
FRIDAY FACEOFF - BALANCING INDIVIDUAL AMBITION WITH WHAT'S BEST FOR THE TEAM?!
SHORT SHIFTS - 3 ON 2s
The Transformative Power of Sports With Guest Lindsey Wilson, Mental Performance Coach - EP 360
FRIDAY FACEOFF - SHOULD YOU PLAY UP A LEVEL?!
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO CHALLENGE THE KIDS THAT ARE NATURALLY GOOD
You Asked, Toph & Jeff Answered: Mailbag Episode - EP 359
FRIDAY FACEOFF - WHAT TO SAY TO YOUR KID WHEN YOU DON’T KNOW THE GAME?!
SHORT SHIFTS - RACES & BATTLES
How to Improve Game Performance With Guest Barry Smith, 7 Time Stanley Cup Winning Coach - EP 358
FRIDAY FACEOFF - FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY IN YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS?!
SHORT SHIFTS - HABITS FOR WHEN THE PUCK GOES LOW TO HIGH
The Art of Coaching With Guest Jesse Hale, Calgary Northstars General Manager - EP 357
FRIDAY FACEOFF - INSIDE THE LOCKER ROOM DURING THE TRADE DEADLINE?!
SHORT SHIFTS - WHEN TO PULL YOUR GOALIE
Top 10 Things We Learned About Youth Hockey This Season - EP 356
FRIDAY FACEOFF - SHOULD YOU PLAY DIFFERENT POSITIONS?!
SHORT SHIFTS - WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’RE A HEALTHY SCRATCH
Sometimes Less is More, The Gift of Tough Love, & Developing a Passion for the Game With Guest Mario Lamoureux, Former Pro Player - EP 355
FRIDAY FACEOFF - HOW TO TALK TO REFS?!
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO SHUT DOWN OPPONENT’S TOP PLAYER
Checking, Body Contact, & Concussion Prevention With Guest Jon Francisco, 4Check Hockey Founder - EP 354
FRIDAY FACEOFF - FIGHTING IN HOCKEY?!
SHORT SHIFTS - PREGAME SPEECHES
Importance of Off-Ice Strength & Conditioning With Guest Rob Dombrowski, Sacred Heart University Director of Hockey Performance - EP 353
FRIDAY FACEOFF - DO I NEED TO MOVE MY KID FOR BETTER HOCKEY?!
SHORT SHIFTS - BREAKAWAYS
How to Find the Best Version of Yourself Through Discipline With Guest Craig Ballantyne, Business & Life Coach - EP 352
FRIDAY FACEOFF - IS THE NTDP WORTH IT?!
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO DEFEND INCREDIBLE OZONE PUCK MOVEMENT
The Rink Shrinks & the HTT Team Up to Take on Youth Hockey - EP 351
FRIDAY FACEOFF - TAGE THOMPSON HIT?!
SHORT SHIFTS - DOG DAYS OF THE SEASON
Let's Talk Mental Skills for Coaches, Parents, & Players With Guest David Franco, Mental Performance Coach - EP 350
FRIDAY FACEOFF - IS ANY PLAYER ABOVE THE TEAM STANDARD?!
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO END PRACTICE
Resources for Those Looking to Foster A Positive Environment With Guest John O’Sullivan, Changing The Game Project Founder - EP 349
FRIDAY FACEOFF - COMMUNITY VS PROFESSIONAL MODEL?!
SHORT SHIFTS - D TOUCHES ON THE BREAKOUT
Living With Intention, Dealing With the Emotions of Getting Cut, & Community-Based Hockey With Guest PJ Atherton, Former Pro Player - EP 348
FRIDAY FACEOFF - HOW TO HANDLE PLAYER SELECTION?!
SHORT SHIFTS - WINNING IN TRANSITION (RERUN)
An Inside Look Of An Elite Goaltender’s Mind With Guest Jakub Dobeš, Current Montreal Canadiens Goalie - EP 347
FRIDAY FACEOFF - WHAT CAN SAVE THE HOCKEY WORLD?!
SHORT SHIFTS - NUTRITION (RERUN)
Never Knowing When Someone Is Watching, Feeling Left Behind, & Always Doing the Right Thing With Guest Derek Stephens, Former Pro Player - EP 346
A LOVE LETTER TO THE HOCKEY MOMS FROM TOPHER'S DAD
SHORT SHIFTS - CONSISTENCY (RERUN)
Home for the Holidays with Toph & Jeff: The Christmas Special - EP 345
FRIDAY FACEOFF - WHAT AGE TO START CHECKING?!
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO COACH REALLY YOUNG PLAYERS
Things to Know for Those Aspiring to Play High Level Hockey With Guest Drew Shore, Former NHL Player - EP 344
FRIDAY FACEOFF - ICING VS NO ICING ON PENALTY KILLS?!
SHORT SHIFTS - SKILL DISCREPANCY WITHIN TEAMS
Too Serious, Too Soon: The Professionalization of Youth Hockey - EP 343
FRIDAY FACEOFF - MITE AAA?!
SHORT SHIFTS - 4 ON 4
Prioritizing Relationships In Coaching, ACHA Hockey, & Being A Las Vegas Shooting Victim With Guest Nick Robone - EP 342
FRIDAY FACEOFF - COST OF HOCKEY?!
SHORT SHIFTS - ANGLING
The Six C’s of Hockey Development (Part 2) - EP 341
FRIDAY FACEOFF - MAJOR JUNIOR PLAYERS NOW ELIGIBLE TO PLAY COLLEGE?!
SHORT SHIFTS - PWHL'S NEW NO ESCAPE RULE
Late Bloomers, Resilience, & Team Bonding Through Adversity With Guest Byron Bitz - EP 340
FRIDAY FACEOFF - REAVES HIT?!
SHORT SHIFTS - D ZONE FACEOFFS
The PWHL, Being a Part of a Movement Bigger Than One Sport, & the Importance of the Car Ride Home With Guest Brianne Jenner - EP 339
NEW SEGMENT - PARENT BEHAVIOR?!
SHORT SHIFTS - WINGER WALL PLAY
Advice For Parents, Being Your Authentic Self, and Learning To Overcome Fear With Guest Jason Podollan - EP 338
NEW SEGMENT - PARENT VS PAID COACHES?!
SHORT SHIFTS - WIN THE THIRD PERIOD
USA Hockey, Smaller Players, & The Importance of Scanning With Guest Jason Guerriero - EP 337
NEW SEGMENT - MITES ON FULL ICE?!
SHORT SHIFTS - SHORT SHIFTS ON SHORT SHIFTS
Getting Inside The Minds Of NHL GMs With Guest Craig Custance - EP 336
SHORT SHIFTS - BACKUP GOALIES
SHORT SHIFTS - WATCH HOW YOUR FAVORITE PLAYERS PLAY
Earn More Ice Time by Being a Tuba Player with Guest Christian Hanson - EP 335
SHORT SHIFTS - DRIVING MIDDLE OFFENSIVELY
SHORT SHIFTS - WARMUPS
The Six C's of Hockey Development - Part 1 (Ep 334)
SHORT SHIFTS - THE CHALLENGE
SHORT SHIFTS - FREE WAYS TO HELP YOUR PLAYER GET BETTER
Kevin Shier Co-Founder of TOP Sports - Ep 333
SHORT SHIFTS - KILLING PLAYS FAST
SHORT SHIFTS - POSTGAME ROUTINES
Jeff & Toph Let It Rip on Youth Hockey (Episode 332)
SHORT SHIFTS - DECEPTION WHEN SHOOTING
SHORT SHIFTS - TIPPING PUCKS
Episode 331 - 3 Questions You Must Answer to be a Championship Team
SHORT SHIFTS - COACHES: HANDLING GOALIES
SHORT SHIFTS: TOPH & TRAGS - GOALIE HOCKEY SENSE
Episode 330 - What it Takes to be Great
Episode 329 - A Tribute to Our Grandpa Scott (Bob Sr.)
SHORT SHIFTS - TEAM RULES FOR CELL PHONES
SHORT SHIFTS - DRILL PROGRESSIONS
Episode 328 - Matt Moulson
SHORT SHIFTS - BLOCKING SHOTS
SHORT SHIFTS - BATTLE DRILLS
Episode 327 - Neil Lodin from MyHockeyRankings.com
SHORT SHIFTS - HELPING GOALIES WITH THEIR HOCKEY SENSE
SHORT SHIFTS - DEFENDING 3on2s
Episode 326 - Larry Hagner @The Dad Edge
SHORT SHIFTS - SHORT SHIFTS: THINGS KIDS CAN DO TO WORK ON CREATIVITY, SKILLS & FUN AT HOME
SHORT SHIFTS - DEFENSIVE TRANSITION
Episode 325 - Brian Bonin
SHORT SHIFTS - IDEAL GAME DAY SCHEDULE
SHORT SHIFTS - 2-on-1s FROM THE D-SIDE
Episode 324 - Joe Meloni
SHORT SHIFTS - NAVIGATING THE REALITY OF MULTI-SPORT ATHLETES IN-SEASON
SHORT SHIFTS - THE 1-3-1 POWER PLAY
Episode 323 - Jon Francisco
SHORT SHIFTS: SETTING THE TONE WITH YOUR FIRST PRACTICE OF THE SEASON
SHORT SHIFTS - TRYOUT BEST PRACTICES WITH SKILLSHARK CEO NEIL ANDERSON
Episode 322 - Olivier Latendresse
SHORT SHIFTS - TIPS FOR TALKING TO YOUR COACH
SHORT SHIFTS - PUCK PROTECTION
Episode 321 - Pushing Yourself in Practice on the Hard Days
SHORT SHIFTS - LINEUP CONSTRUCTION
SHORT SHIFTS - WHAT WE MISS MOST FROM OUR PLAYING DAYS
Episode 320 - Jacob Newton
SHORT SHIFTS - DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT
SHORT SHIFTS - F1
Episode 319 - Andrew Alberts
SHORT SHIFTS - ADVISORS
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO COACH TOP PLAYERS WHO DON'T BUY IN
Episode 318 - Mike Berra & Kevin Muller
SHORT SHIFTS - COACHING ROLES
SHORT SHIFTS - FINISHING
Episode 317 - Larissa Mills
SHORT SHIFTS - CONTROLLED BREAKOUTS
SHORT SHIFTS - D ZONE FACEOFFS
Episode 316 - Trevor Edwards
SHORT SHIFTS - HELPING YOUR PLAYER WHEN THEIR CONFIDENCE IS LOW
SHORT SHIFTS - GREAT WAYS TO END A PRACTICE
Episode 315 - A Hockey Mom's Perspective
SHORT SHIFTS - OFFENSIVE ATTACK MENTALITY
SHORT SHIFTS - PLANNING PRACTICES TO HELP GOALIES (TAKE 2)
SHORT SHIFTS - PLANNING PRACTICES TO HELP GOALIES
Episode 314 - TOPHER & JEFF RANT
SHORT SHIFTS - 2-ON-1s
SHORT SHIFTS - TRACKS & GAPS
Episode 313 - Ashlea Jones
SHORT SHIFTS - UNDRAFTED/UNTENDERED...NOW WHAT?
SHORT SHIFTS - CHARACTERISTICS OF ELITE PLAYERS
Episode 312 - Chris Pronger
SHORT SHIFTS - SETBACKS & INJURIES
SHORT SHIFTS - BENCH ENERGY
Episode 311 - Nolan Graham
SHORT SHIFTS - OHL PLAYERS TO THE NCAA... COULD IT HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE?
SHORT SHIFTS - LEGENDARY HOCKEY BROADCAST VOICES & CALLS
Episode 310 - Dan O'Donoghue
SHORT SHIFTS - BREAKAWAY/SHOOTOUT MOVES
SHORTS SHIFTS - CENTERS WINNING DRAWS
Episode 309 - Luke Croucher
SHORT SHIFTS - PENALTY KILL FORECHECK
SHORT SHIFTS - THE CYCLE
Episode 308 - Duante' Abercrombie
SHORT SHIFTS - O ZONE FACEOFF PLAYS
SHORT SHIFTS - BEING TOUGH TO PLAY AGAINST
Episode 307 - Wendi Irlbeck
SHORT SHIFTS - WALKING THE LINE FOR D MEN
SHORT SHIFTS - WALL PLAY FOR WINGERS ON THE BREAKOUT
Episode 306 - Tony Adams
SHORT SHIFTS - BEST BUS TRIP MOVIES
SHORT SHIFTS - WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A CAPTAIN
Episode 305 - MAILBAG!
SHORT SHIFTS - GROWING WITH YOUR GEAR
SHORT SHIFTS - HANDLING NERVES
Episode 304 - Sean Muncy
SHORT SHIFTS - TRAVEL MANDATES AT THE YOUTH AGES
SHORT SHIFTS: SWAGGER
Episode 303: Bishop Kearney Selects - Chris Collins, Ben McManama & David Arduin
SHORT SHIFTS - FAVORITE SUBJECTS IN SCHOOL
SHORT SHIFTS - TIPPING PUCKS
Episode 302 - Matt Dumouchelle
SHORT SHIFTS - MORGAN REILLY-RIDLY GREIG INCIDENT
SHORT SHIFTS - GAPS
Episode 301 - Jeremy Frisch
SHORT SHIFTS - MAKING A JOB OUT OF HOCKEY
SHORT SHIFTS - PRACTICE HABITS
EPISODE 300!
SHORT SHIFTS - TEAM BUILDING
SHORT SHIFTS - LOSING STREAKS
Episode 299 - Jeff Lobman
SHORT SHIFTS - WHAT DO PLAYERS DO BETWEEN PERIODS
SHORT SHIFTS - BEST HOCKEY CHIRPS
Episode 298 - Blake Geoffrion & Sam Jefferies
SHORT SHIFTS - HELIOS & HOCKEY TECHNOLOGY
SHORT SHIFTS - CREATING BUY-IN
Episode 297 - Dr. Jason Selk
SHORT SHIFTS - SHOULD THERE BE LIMITS FOR YOUTH COACHES?
SHORT SHIFTS - SKATING STRIDE
Episode 296 - THE HOCKEY THINK TANK COMMUNITY
SHORT SHIFTS - IF YOU WERE THE HEAD OF USA HOCKEY...
SHORT SHIFTS - FAVORITE HOCKEY MOVIES
Episode 295 - 10 QUESTIONS
SHORT SHIFTS - LOPSIDED GAMES
SHORT SHIFTS - PWHL PK RULE
Episode 294 - Brett Beebe
SHORT SHIFTS - FAVORITE HOCKEY PRESENTS
SHORT SHIFTS - PLAYER FEEDBACK
Episode 293 - LIFE LESSONS THROUGH HOCKEY
SHORT SHIFTS - DIFFICULT TEAMMATES & BULLYING
SHORT SHIFTS - WINNING IN TRANSITION
Episode 292 - Jacob Turner
SHORT SHIFTS - FAVORITE POWER PLAY
SHORT SHIFTS - PK FORECHECK
Episode 291 - Brad Berry & Mike Schafer
SHORT SHIFTS - DIFFERENT WAYS TO TIE SKATES
SHORT SHIFTS - DIVVYING UP ICE TIME
Episode 290 - Jessi Feld
SHORT SHIFTS - PHONES
SHORT SHIFTS - BODY CHECKING
Episode 289 - Dr. Cassidy Preston
SHORT SHIFTS - SHOWCASES vs. TOURNAMENTS
SHORT SHIFTS - SMALL AREA GAMES
Episode 288 - A Youth Organization Blueprint
SHORT SHIFTS - TRYOUTS
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO GET FASTER
Episode 287 - Gordie Stafford
SHORT SHIFTS - INTRODUCING VIDEO
SHORT SHIFTS - D RETRIEVALS
Episode 286 - J.P. Nerbun
SHORT SHIFTS - BAG SKATING
SHORT SHIFTS - NUTRITION
Episode 285 - Mike Ratchuk
SHORT SHIFTS - VIDEO
SHORT SHIFTS - CONSISTENCY
Episode 284 - 5 ISSUES PLAGUING YOUTH HOCKEY
SHORT SHIFTS - WHAT AGE IS TOO YOUNG TO LEAVE HOME
SHORT SHIFTS - BIGGEST DISTRACTIONS TO REACHING POTENTIAL
Episode 283 - MAILBAG!
SHORT SHIFTS - FACEOFFS
SHORT SHIFTS - 5 ON 6
Episode 282 - 5 Keys to Getting Recruited
SHORT SHIFTS - PLAYERS SHOWING STYLE
SHORT SHIFTS - LATE BLOOMERS
Episode 281 - Corey Cumiskey
SHORT SHIFTS - ON ICE INSTRUMENTS
SHORT SHIFTS - PREGAME PEP TALK
Episode 280 - Common Components of Elite College and Professional Teams
SHORT SHIFTS - PENALTY KILL: AGGRESSIVE OR PASSIVE?
SHORT SHIFTS - LINE CHANGES
Episode 279 - Mike Radja
SHORT SHIFTS - MIKE BABCOCK FIRING
SHORT SHIFTS - DOGGING IT
Episode 278 - Jimmy & Rutger McGroarty
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO TALK TO REFS
SHORT SHIFTS - BREAKAWAYS
Episode 277 - Gavin McHale
SHORT SHIFTS - BENCH ENERGY
SHORT SHIFTS - NET FRONT PLAY
Episode 276 - Technology in Hockey
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO START A PRACTICE
SHORT SHIFTS - PRESEASON PARENT MEETING
Episode 275 - Juliano Pagliero
10-MINUTE QUICK HIT - HALF WALL GUY ON THE PP
10-MINUTE QUICK HIT - 2 ON 1s
Episode 274 - Nick Bootland
episode 273 - HOW TO START THE SEASON OFF HOT
Episode 272 - Amanda "Mazz" Alessi
Episode 271 - Zach Metsa
Episode 270 - DEFENSIVE HABITS
Episode 269 - Jakub Dobeš
Episode 268 - OFFENSIVE HABITS (PT. 2)
Episode 267 - Jacob Truscott & Nolan Moyle
Episode 266 - OFFENSIVE HABITS
Episode 265 - Jack Smiley
Episode 264 - PLAYER LEADERSHIP
Episode 263 - Ryan Ward & Jason Deskins
Episode 262 - MAILBAG!
Episode 261 - Danny DeKeyser
Episode 260 - BEING HARD TO PLAY AGAINST
Episode 259 - D Development with Alyssa Gagliardi
Episode 258 - EMBRACE THE GRIND
Episode 257 - Brian Renfrew
Episode 256 - BE PRESENT
Episode 255 - BIG MOMENTS
Episode 254 - MOTIVATION!
Episode 253 - Robert Novotny
Episode 252 - MAILBAG
Episode 251 - TRYOUTS
Lost Episode - Tyler Parks
Episode 250 - Paul Stastny
Episode 249 - ASK ME ANYTHING
Episode 248 - Brady Leavold
Episode 247 - COST
Episode 246 - Sam Cheema
Episode 245 - So you want to play in the NHL...
Episode 244 - Kelli Gast
Episode 243 - FINDING THE FUN AGAIN
242 - Eric Fehr
241 - MAILBAG!
Episode 240 - LESSONS LEARNED
Episode 239 - Brett Wall
Episode 238 - MAXIMIZING POTENTIAL
Episode 237 - MAILBAG
Episode 236 - Chris Collins
Episode 235 - DISCIPLINE
Episode 234 - James Sixsmith
Episode 233 - PARENTS
Episode 232 - Lee Moffie
Episode 231 - CONFIDENCE
Episode 230 - Zac Rinaldo
Episode 229 - Dr. Michael McElhenie, PhD
Episode 228 - Dan O'Donoghue
Lost Episode - Mike Boyle
Episode 226 - Mailbag!
Lost Episode - Bob Mancini
Lost Episode - Ricky Mendez
Episode 223 - Lee Elias
Lost Episode - Brian Keane
Episode 221 - Mailbag!
Episode 220 - Pat Ouckama
Episode 219 - Chris Wideman
Lost Episode - Jeff and Topher's Moms
Episode 217 - Derek Nesbitt
Episode 216 - Laila Anderson
Episode 215 - Ryan Vesce
Episode 214 - Jon Gordon
Episode 213 - The 5 P's of Leadership (Part 2)
Episode 212 - Jared DeMichiel
Episode 211 - The 5 P's of Leadership (Part 1)
Episode 210 - Aaron Volpatti
Episode 209 - Mike Kelly
Episode 208 - Adam Oates
Episode 207 - Joe Kramer
Episode 206 - Jason Deskins
Episode 205 - Matt Plante
Episode 204 - Topher & Jeff Ask Me Anything
Episode 203 - Reid Cashman
Episode 202 - College Hockey Mailbag
Episode 201 - Brian Bicek
Episode 200 - Brandon Naurato
Episode 199 - The Season is Over - Now What?
Episode 198 - Cody Lampl
Episode 197 - THROWBACK TO TOPHER'S INTRO EPISODE
Episode 196 - All About Mental Toughness
Episode 195 - THROWBACK TO EPISODE ONE
Episode 194 - For the Youth Hockey Players with a Dream
Episode 193 - Mailbag!
Episode 192 - Windy City Storm Roundtable on Ozone Play
Episode 191 - Shane Connelly
Episode 190 - A Christmas Surprise
Episode 189 - "The 10 Tophmandments"
Episode 188 - Justin Selman
Episode 187 - Windy City Storm Hockey Roundtable on Positionless Hockey
Episode 186 - Tim Peel
Episode 185 - Windy City Storm Roundtable on Team Captains
Episode 184 - Sean Coffey & George Hughes
Episode 183 - Windy City Storm Hockey Roundtable on Entries
Episode 182 - Kevin Porter
Episode 181 - Windy City Storm Hockey Roundtable on Building Youth Organization Culture
Episode 180 - Mike Duco
Episode 179 - Windy City Storm Hockey Roundtable on Wall Play
Episode 178 - John O'Sullivan
Episode 177 - Windy City Hockey Roundtable on Power Play
Episode 176 - Zach Jordan
Episode 175 - Windy City Storm Hockey Roundtable: Tracking
Episode 174 - Jeff and Topher LIVE Riff
Episode 173 - Brian Keane
Episode 172 - Mailbag!
Episode 171 - Team Canada Women's National Team & Cornell Hockey
Episode 170 - Craig Ballantyne
Episode 169 - Justin Dowling
Episode 168 - Ben Barr
Episode 167 - Overcoming Adversity
Episode 166 - Coach Jeremy
Episode 165 - Connor Bizal & Adam Zukowski
Episode 164 - Alyssa Gagliardi x2
Episode 163 - Tryout Advice
Episode 162 - Billy Jaffe & Andrew Raycroft
Episode 161 - Topher's Presentation at the AHCA College Coaches Convention
Episode 160 - Adam Nicholas
Episode 159 - Matt Caldaroni x2
Episode 158 - Mike Berra
Episode 157 - Reflections on a Year as a Youth Hockey Director
Episode 156 - Evan Rankin
Episode 155 - Jen Baker
Episode 154 - Cam Ellsworth
Episode 153 - Brian Riley
Episode 152 - Matt Fornataro
Episode 151 - Chris Peters
Episode 150 - Dwayne Blais
Episode 149 - Triggering Jeff & Topher
Episode 148 - Trent Frederic
Episode 147 - Brian Yandle
Episode 146 - Jocelyne & Monique Lamoureux
Episode 145 - Project Hockey
Episode 144 - Todd Woodcroft
Episode 143 - Rich Cohen
Episode 142 - Chris Lazary
Episode 141 - JB Spisso
Episode 140 - Dr. Cassidy Preston
Episode 139 - Philipp Pinter
Episode 138- Kris Mayotte
Episode 137 - Mailbag Episode
Episode 136 - Darryl Belfry
Episode 135 - Brent Walton
Episode 134 - Cole Bardreau
Episode 133 - Katie Strang
Episode 132 - Hockey Memories & NiceRink Giveaway!
Episode 131 - Matt Nichol
Episode 130 - Bryan Allen
Episode 129 - Craig Cunningham
Episode 128 - Patrick O'Sullivan x2
Episode 127 - HOCKEY PARENT SURVIVAL GUIDE
Episode 126 - Drew Laine
Episode 125 - Ben Eaves
Episode 124 - Casey Borer
Episode 123 - Ozone & Dzone Play
Episode 122 - Nick Petraglia
Episode 121 - Tom Chorske
Episode 120 - Julia Cole
Episode 119 - Brady Flachs
Episode 118 - Playoff Hockey
Episode 117 - Max Scott
Episode 116 - Patrick O'Sullivan
Episode 115 - Hockey Habits
Episode 114 - Patrik Stefan
Episode 113 - Theresa Feaster
Episode 112 - Maura Crowell
Episode 111 - Jayna Hefford
Episode 110 - Nicole Hensley
Episode 109 - 5 C's of Youth Player Development
Episode 108 - Leon Hayward
Episode 107 - Phil McRae
Episode 106 - Rob Schremp x2
Episode 105 - Bill Martinov
Episode 104 - Adam Naylor
Episode 103 - Greg Powers
Episode 102 - Pat Ferschweiler
Episode 101 - Gabe Polsky
Episode 100 - John Buccigross
Episode 99 - Tobias Johansson
Episode 98 - Tommi Niemelä
Episode 97 - James Marcou
Episode 96 - Brandon Wong
Episode 95 - Ken Baker
Episode 94 - Stan Stiopkin
Episode 93 - Tyler Parks
Episode 92 - Forecheck
Episode 91 - Mike Terwilliger