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After guiding the Flyers to the final game of last regular season before being eliminated, John Tortorella was let go by the Flyers Thursday. With a weak roster by NHL standards, a 1-10-1 slide prompted the fifth coaching change this season.As usual, several points can be raised and we do just that.In the meantime, in his first game, interim head coach Brad Shaw faced the eighth seed in the east, the Montreal Canadiens, with a lot on the line for the Habs. In addition, the Senators and Red Wings met in a pivotal game for both while the Blues looked to extend their hold on a wild card spot in the West.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahHockeyClub #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #JohnTortorella #BradShaw #KeithJones #CarterHart #DannyBriere #MatveiMichkov #SeanCouturier #CamYork #RickTocchet #GerardGallant #PeterLaviolette #DavidQuinn #JimMontgomery #LinusUllmark #AlexLyon #AlexDebrincat #SimonEdvinsson #TimStutzle #BradyTkachuk #KieferSherwood #PiusSuter #DrewO'Connor #QuinnHughes #ThatcherDemko #IlyaSorokin #FrederickGaudreau #MattBoldy #FilipGustavsson #Marc-AndreFleury #AlexOvechkin #DylanHolloway #CamFowler #JonathanMarchessault #ColtonParayko #MikkoRantanen #NazemKadri #CaseyDeSmith #MacKenzieWeegar #ConorZary #BlakeColeman #JasonRobertson #RoopeHintz #ThomasHarley #CoreyPerry #MacKenzieBlackwood #MartinNecas #CaleMakar #NathanMacKinnon #JadenSchwartz #JoeyDaccord #OlivierRodrique #ConnorMcDavid #LeonDraisaitl #GaryBettman #KarelVejmelka #JaxsonStauber #JohnTavares #WilliamNylander #MitchMarner #WillSmith #MacklinCelebrini #RyanMcDonagh #NikitaKucherov #VictorHedman #JakeGuetzel #OliverBjorkstrand #BraydenPoint #JiriKulich #TageThompson #TristanJarry #SidneyCrosby #EvgeniMalkin #KrisLetang #ErikKarlsson #WayneGretzky #DawsonMercer #LukeHughes #NicoHischier #JesperBratt #BradMarchand #DavidPastrnak #CaseyMittelstadt #LeoCarlsson #AlexPietrangelo #MattRempe #TannerJeannot #MichaelBacklund #RayBourque #ESPN #GaryThorne #JohnSaunders #BernieSaunders #SteveLevy #LannyMcDonald #NCAAFrozenFour #UMassMiddlemen #WesternMichiganBroncos #MinnesotaState #UniversityofMinnesota #DarrylSittler
On this episode of The Ride to the Rink, we're joined by Jon Nelson, a hockey coach and mental health advocate, to talk about the highs and lows of a hockey season and what to do when you're feeling down.
For the second time this season, the Jets and Capitals went to overtime and, for the second time, the Jets prevailed to join the Caps in the playoffs. Not to be lost: Alex Ovechkin pulls to within five of Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal scoring mark in a game that was full value.At the other end of the playoff spectrum, the Blues and Canadiens also had a date as they looked to hold their the final spots in the respective wild card races and there's a new team finding their way into a playoff bubble...for all the wrong reasons.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahHockeyClub #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #NikolajEhlers #MarkScheifele #KyleConnor #JoshMorrissey #ConnorHellebuyck #AlexOvechkin #TomWilson #RobertThomas #PhilipBroberg #DylanHolloway #CamNeely #DonSweeney #JimMontgomery #DougArmstrong #NazemKadri #RasmusAndersson #JordanEberle #MattCornoato #DustinWolf #JoeyDaccord #DonMaloney #ThatcherDemko #PaulCotter #EliasPettersson #NilsHoglander #PiusSuter #QuinnHughes #IlyaSorokin #ThomasHickey #JakeOettinger #JackEichel #NoahHanafin #MarkStone #KirillKaprizov #JoelErikssonEk #BillGuerin #TageThompson #JamesReimer #LindyRuff #DylanCozens #JoshNorris #KirillMarchenko #SeanMonahan #AndersLee #ErikGudbranson #KevinFiala #DarcyKuemper #JacobTrouba #PeterLaviolette #IgorShesterkin #AustinWatson #AlexDebrincat #SimonEdvinsson #DevonToews #NathanMacKinnon #MartinNecas #JonathanDrouin #SteveYzerman #WilliamNylander #JohnTavares #BobbyMcMann #ScottLaughton #JohnTortorella #CarterHart #ChuckFletcher #OwenTippett #TravisKonecny #TravisSanheim #RockyThompson #AnthonyCirelli #NikitaKucherov #BraydenPoint #BrandonHagel #TristanJarry #RyanGraves #LukeEvangelista #JuuseSaros #SteveStamkos #JonathanMarchessault #BradySkjei #RyanO'Reilly #RomanJosi #BarryTrotz #FilipForsberg #GabeVilardi #PetrMrazek #DylanGuenther #MichaelBacklund #SheaTheodore #JakubChychrun #ArizonaCoyotes #BaldforBucks #MartinBiron #DanDunleavy #BrianDuff #Great8Chase #HockeyFightsCancer #VFoundation #NoahDobson #JakeDeBrusk #JTMiller #FilipChytil #VictorMancini #BoHorvat
We can't let the last episode of the regular season go by without sticking our necks out. Like, way out. So, along with the playoff predictions you'd expect as the post-season begins, the guys are also handing out the hardware for OHL Coach of the Year and the league's Most Outstanding Player. Plus, there's the small matter of the NHL's new CBA and how that will impact the CHL. While the OHL's expansion plans appear to be on the backburner until 2026, another league decided to not wait for the NHL's guidance and has already added a team (with another on the horizon). And as we end the regular season, we've got one more league-wide Wraparound and one final pair of Prospects of the Week. Don't forget, we'll be right there with you through the playoffs! Like what we're doing? Hate it?? Send feedback or reach out with partnership opportunities anytime at ohlpodcast@rogers.com. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook.
In this powerful episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, we sit down with Jon Nelson, a hockey coach, father, and mental health advocate, to discuss his incredible journey through hockey, mental health challenges, and the groundbreaking treatment that changed his life.Jon shares his deeply personal battle with depression, the life-saving deep brain stimulation procedure he underwent, and how hockey helped him persevere through it all. He also discusses his advocacy work through Pulverize the Stigma, a movement dedicated to breaking down barriers around mental health conversations.This episode is a must-listen for parents, coaches, and players looking to create a supportive, empathetic environment in youth hockey. We explore:
David joins for an NCAA Tournament update.
The guys kick off a packed third hour with "Who Said It?" Then, they discuss an interesting report regarding Egypt's Pyramids before giving the people a March Madness update to wrap the hour.
Crazy eights for Alex Ovechkin, Connor McDavid leaves Thursday's game and the last two teams in the NHL alphabet are the first to 100 points.That's only the beginning as two stirring games involving teams in both bubble races highlights our re-caps and...if anything symbolized the last 14 seasons in Buffalo, the last 90 seconds of their game in Utah was it.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahHockeyClub #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #AlexOvechkin #ConnorMcDavid #LeonDraisaitl #StuartSkinner #CalvinPickard #PatQuinn #AdamFox #DougArmstrong #TylerTucker #DylanHolloway #BrockBoeser #QuinnHughes #EliasPettersson #PhilipBroberg #BraydenSchenn #JonathanHuberdeau #JacobMarkstrom #RyanHuska #JackAdamsTrophy #PatrickRoy #DylanGuenther #TageThompson #KevinStenlund #MikhailSergachev #RasmusDahlin #LindyRuff #AlexTuch #OwenPower #BoHorvat #PatrikLaine #BrendanGallagher #IlyaSorokin #SamMontembeault #AnthonyDuclair #StevenLorentz #SimonBenoit #KellySutherland #JosephWoll #AnthonyStolarz #JohnTavares #JakeMcCabe #WilliamNylander #ArtemiPanarin #AleksanderBarkov #KirillMarchenko #ElvisMerzlikins #SergeiBobrovsky #BrandonHagel #AnthonyCirelli #GabeGonclaves #CaseyDeSmith #JeffSkinner #ZachHyman #JoshMorrissey #KyleConnor #LinusUllmark #NathanMacKinnon #BrockNelson #CaleMakar #RyanHartman #MattBoldy #LiamOhgren #MarcoRossi #KirillKaprizov #JoelErikssonEk #FilipGustavsson #PavelDorofeyev #WilliamKarlsson #TrevorMoore #AlexTurcotte #ConnorBedard #SethJones #KaapoKakko #AlexisLafreniere #JackHughes #TravisKonecny #MatveiMichkov #TravisSandheim #SebastianAho #SethJarvis #GaryBettman #MikkoRantanen #DougieHamilton #RodBrind'Amour #DavidPoile #JoshManson #EvanderKane #DmitryKulikov #DanFriedkin #SamRosen #JackMichaels #LouieDeBrusk #EvanBouchard #DarnellNurse
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David joins the guys to preview and predict some of the biggest first-round NCAA Tournament matchups.
March signals desperation for many clubs looking to make their final push to the post-season. Over the past couple of evenings, the Canadiens, Islanders, Canucks and Blues appear to have gotten the memo. Apparently, one team has not. We're all over both wild card races with 14 games worth of coverage plus some other news around the NHL.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahHockeyClub #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #DanVladar #ArtemiPanarin #DustinWolf #DonMaloney #IgorShesterkin #ChristianDvorak #BrendanGallagher #JoshAnderson #KylePalmieri #NoahDobson #PierreEngvall #SimonHolmstrom #TristanJarry #JakeAllen #JesperBratt #JackHughes #TimoMeier #Pierre-LucDubois #TomWilson #ConnorMcMichael #AliakseiProtas #SpencerCarbery #AlexOvechkin #AlexTuch #DavidPastrnak #BrockBoeser #PiusSuter #QuinnHughes #ConnorHellebuyck #ThatcherDemko #FilipChytil #RickTocchet #VictorMancini #BrianLeetch #JeffBeukeboom #JustinFaulk #JakeNeighbours #GordieHoweHatTrick #JordanKyrou #JoelHofer #JimMontgomery #ZachHyman #MattiasEkholm #ViktorArvidsson #RyanNugent-Hopkins #ConnorMcDavid #VasilyPodkolzin #LeonDraisaitl #KarelVejmelka #MatsZuccarello #FilipGustavsson #MikaelGranlund #ThomasHarley #MikkoRantanen #LeoCarlsson #MiroHeiskanen #TylerSeguin #ErikGudbranson #ColeSillinger #SeanMonahan #AndreiVasilevskiy #NikitaKucherov #JakeGuentzel #SteveSimmons #AustonMatthews #WilliamNylander #MitchMarner #OliverEkman-Larsson #ShaneWright #AdamLarsson #TomFitzgerald #CaseyFitzgerald #HartfordWolfpack #AHL #AdamJohnson #NHLPA #RyanReaves #MattMartin #JamieBenn #EvanderKane #TJOshie #GabrielLandeskog #JoshManson #IIHF #GaryBettman
The OHL has launched another third-party investigation into the culture around the Niagara IceDogs and that's leading to questions. Lots of questions. The big one is whether current owner Darren DeDobbelaer should be forced to sell. Whatever the outcome of the investigation, the league is left in a tight spot. Meantime, in Oshawa, the Gens show how serious they are about winning this year as they bring in a new coach with a championship pedigree. But it's more than the late-season nature of the coaching addition that's caught the attention of Farwell and Dan. Plus, the guys have your Wraparound, they discuss the importance of the in-arena experience, and they make the case for the creation of a "True Rookie" class in the OHL. Got some feedback? Want to tell us what you think about the in-arena experiences that you've had? Where was the best one? Drop us an email anytime at ohlpodcast@rogers.com. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook.
David joins the guys to go through some NCAA Tournament-related facts.
Valenti and Rico begin the first show of the week by reacting to the results of Selection Sunday and the last weekend for MSU and Michigan basketball. They discuss their expectations for each squad and take your calls + read your ticket texts in response. Then, David joins to go over some NCAA Tournament facts.
What truly defines a successful young athlete in today's competitive world?In this compelling episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, performance coach Kevin Neeld joins Lee and Christie to share insights from his work with the Boston Bruins and beyond. From the traits of successful NHL players to the critical role of sleep and nutrition, Neeld offers a treasure trove of advice for parents and coaches aiming to nurture young talent.
David joins to go through some teams on the NCAA Tournament bubble.
Mike and Rico start a packed second hour with a topic related to Valenti's Giants potentially signing his least favorite player Russell Wilson. Then, David joins for a CBB Blitz before the guys buy or sell some comments from ESPN's Jeff Passan on the Tigers.
The surge in Canada's Capital continues while the St. Louis Blues miss a major opportunity to push their way into a tie for the final Western Conference Wild Card berth.Elsewhere, two very different overtime strategies to discuss while the first meeting between the last two number one overall picks didn't exactly deliver the expected.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahHockeyClub #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #QuinnHughes #RyanLomberg #EliasPettersson #JTMiller #ConorGarland #BradMarchand #ConnorZary #NazemKadri #DannyBriere #HenrikLundqvist #OlliJokinen #BrianBoucher #TristanJarry #SidneyCrosby #BrianRust #BlakeLizotte #RickardRakell #JordanBinnington #DylanGuenther #DeltaCenter #KarelVejmelka #ConnorIngram #NHLPlayerAssistanceProgram #DrakeBatherson #JeremySwayman #LinusUllmark #MasonLohrei #TravisGreen #SpencerCarbery #ScottArniel #DeanEvason #AdinHill #NickRoy #TomasHertl #BrandonSaad #DougArmstrong #BradenSchenider #JaredSpurgeon #KirillKaprizov #NathanMacKinnon #BrandonMontour #ChandlerStephenson #JordanEberle #LaneHutson #PatrickKane #AlexDebrincat #MarcoKasper #DylanLarkin #PetrMrazek #AlexTuch #TageThompson #OwenPower #RasmusDahlin #TerryPegula #SamBennett #SethJones #MaxDomi #CarterVerhaeghe #NateSchmidt #AustonMatthews #JacobTrouba #TieDomi #ChrisTanev #WilliamNylander #FredShero #BobbyBrink #OwenTippett #CamAtkinson #NikitaKucherov #AndreiVasilevskiy #JonasJohansson #JesperBratt #SimonNevec #JakeAllen #DougieHamilton #TomFitzgerald #JohnathanKovacevic #JackHughes #ConnorMcDavid #LeonDraisaitl #DarcyKuemper #MacklinCelebrini #ConnorBedard #WillSmith #CollinGraf #ChrisRooney #CalderTrophy #KyleDubas #EvgeniMalkin #KrisLetang #JonathanToews #DuncanKeith #BillTorrey #ClarkGillies #BryanTrottier #MikeBossy #BillySmith #DenisPotvin #ChrisChelios
Tryout season is here, and whether you're heading to the rink feeling confident or battling nerves, we're here to help you approach it with the right mindset. In this episode of The Ride to the Rink, Lee, Mike, and Sherry break down what you can control, what really matters in an evaluation, and how to set yourself up for success—both on and off the ice.We'll talk about:✅ How to manage nerves and set a strong mental outlook✅ Why most teams already have a roster in mind—and what that means for you✅ The importance of preparation, from gear checks to pre-tryout routines✅ What coaches really look for during tryouts✅ How being a great teammate can make a differencePlus, we've got advice for parents—because your role in this process is just as important! Whether this is your first eval or your tenth, this episode is packed with insights to help you skate onto the ice with confidence.
Following the trade of Brad Marchand, the Boston Bruins have delivered two of their finest efforts of the season, the latest coming at the hands of their former captain's new team. Whether this is sustainable remains to be seen but, it has certainly created yet another piece of intrigue in the East wild card race where the Ottawa Senators have put some space between themselves and the rest of the field.Out West, the struggles continue for Edmonton and Vancouver, the latter about to play their biggest game of the season Wednesday against Calgary.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahHockeyClub #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #BradMarchand #DavidPastrnak #MasonLohrei #PavelZacha #NikitaZadorov #SamBennett #AleksanderBarkov #CarterVerhaeghe #TDGarden #AaronEklblad #NHL/NHLPAPerformanceEnhancingProgram #SethJones #LinusUllmark #DylanLarkin #DylanCozens #MichaelAmadio #AntonForsberg #LeeviMerilainen #BradyTkachuk #JesperBratt #LukeHughes #CodyGlass #JackHughes #MathieuOlivier #MattRempe #BobProbert #QuinnHughes #RickTocchet #NickSuzuki #BrockBoeser #JurajSlafkovsky #ColeCaufield #SamMontembeault #MartinStLouis #GabeVilardi #ConnorHellebuyck #MorganBarron #PresidentsTrophy #ArtemiPanarin #IgorShesterkin #AdamFox #MikaZibanejad #ChrisKreider #VincentTrocheck #QuintonByfield #TonyDeAngelo #DarcyKuemper #LeonDraisaitl #TageThompson #KrisKnoblauch #ConnorMcDavid #ZachHyman #SamReinhart #ViktorArvidsson #JeffSkinner #AdamHenrique #MattiasEkholm #EvanBouchard #RyanNugent-Hopkins #NathanMacKinnon #RocketRichardTrophy ##ArtRossTrophy #JakeWalman #StuartSkinner #QuebecNordiques #JoeSakic #PeterStastny #ScottWedgewood #MatsZuccarello #MattBoldy #FilipGustavsson #MacKenzieBlackwood #MitchMarner #SimonBenoit #MichaelKesselring #EddieShack #LouFontinato #PyotrKochetkov #AliakseiProtas #AlexOvechkin #BrandonDuhaime #TomWilson #Pierre-LucDubois #NoahHanafin #ErikKarlsson #SidneyCrosby #TristanJarry Wilkes-Barrie/ScrantonPenguins #KyleDubas #FilipForsberg #StevenStakos #KieferBellows #MacklinCelebrini #AdamFox #RasmusDahlin #JackEichel #KevynAdams #JoshNorris #CamAtkinson #JonathanQuick #AdamBoqvist
The OHL head office has been busy, setting the bar for an impaired driving offense while also ruling on the Rumble at the EIA. Plus, Dale Hunter reaches 1000 wins, Nick Lardis notches Number 70, and your weekly Wraparound finds some teams that Dan and Farwell wouldn't want to face in the first round. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook.
WOW! Brad Marchand and Mikko Rantanen (again) on the move headline a fascinating conclusion to the NHL trade deadline as the defending champs load up while there's an arms race in earnest in the West.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahHockeyClub #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #BradMarchand #SethJones #NicoSturm #VitekVanecek #KaapoKahkonen #ChrisDriedger #MatthewTkachuk #SamBennett #TrentFrederic #BrandonCarlo #FraserMinten #CharlieCoyle #CaseyMittlestadt #WilliamZellers #JustinBrazeau #HenriJokiharju #JimMontgomery #PatriceBergeon #DavidKrejci #EliasLindholm #JeremySwayman #NikitaZadorov #ClaudeGiroux #YanniGourde #OliverBjorkstrand #MichaelEyssimont #PatrickGiles #MikkoRantanen #LoganStankoven #ChrisJohnston #TSN #NathanMacKinnon #MartinNecas #TaylorHall #JackDrury #BrockNelson #CalumRitchie #OliverKylington #ErikJohnson #JimmyVesey #RyanLindgren #MacKenzieBlackwood #ScottWedgewood #CalvinDeHaan #JussoParssinen #BrandonTanev #LukeSchenn #ConnorMcDavid #LeonDraisaitl #MaxJones #PetrHauser #JakeWalman #CarlBerglund #StuartSkinner #CalvinPickard #AndreiKuzmenko #CarsonSoucy #BrockBoeser #JTMiller #EliasPettersson #ThatcherDemko #KevinLankinen #QuinnHughes #ReillySmith #BrendanBrisson #JonCooper #JulienBrise-Bois #ScottLaughton #AnthonyStolarz #JosephWoll #BradTreliving #AnthonyBeauvillier #ChrisPatrick #SpencerCarbery #BoHorvat #JackHughes #DougieHamilton #BrianDumoulin #CodyGlass #DennisCholowski #LukeKunin #DylanCozens #DennisGilbert #JoshNorris #JacobBernard-Docker #BradyTkachuk #FabianZetterlund #ErikBrannstrom #NiccolasAube-Kubel #SonnyMIlano #NicklasBackstrom #TJOshie #PetrMrazek #CraigSmith #JoeVeleno #CamTalbot #AlexLyon #DylanLarkin #PatrickKane #LucasRaymond #MoritzSeider #LouLamoriello #AdamBeckman #KylePalmieri #WilliamDufour #MatthewBarzal #AndersLee #SheaWeber #BillArmstrong #KarelVejmelka #IanCole #OlliMaatta #AlexKerfoot #NickBjugstad #MarkJankowski #JoelArmia #DavidSavard #TylerMotte #PatMaroon #JasonZucker #AlecMartinez #MattGrzelcyk #RyanDonato #WyattJohnston #EvanderKane #PaulMaurice
In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, hosts Lee MJ Elias, Mike Bonelli, and Sheri Hudspeth, tackle the often daunting world of youth hockey tryouts. They share personal stories and professional insights to guide parents and players through the pressures and misconceptions of the tryout process, emphasizing the importance of long-term development over immediate team placements.
Are you ready to elevate your hockey game by practicing like a pro?
In two days, the rumors and speculation will cease and 32 teams will know the personnel they will ride through to the completion of their respective seasons. In the meantime, we have two trades to report - one at the beginning of the show and one at the end. In addition, Vic and Neil talk about each game over the past two nights, and their impacts, not only on the standings but as to how it may affect the decisions of certain GM's.And you won't want to miss on Neil's fearless predictions on who stays and who goes by Friday's deadline.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBj1LV0-DMfBhcRPSJZLjAX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahHockeyClub #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #TrentFrederic #MaxJones #PetrHauser #MaxWanner #ShaneLachance #EvanderKane #CoreyPerry #KenHolland #StanBowman #JimMontgomery #JeremySwayman #DustinWolf #CalvinPicard #MasonMcTavish #JacksonLacombe #CutterGauthier #LeonDraisaitl #ConnorMcDavid #StevenStamkos #RyanO'Reilly #MorganFrost #JoelFarabee #ConnorZary #JTMiller #ArtemiPanarin #WillCullye #IgorShesterkin #JordanMartinook #FrederikAndersen #Pierre-LucDubois #DylanStrome #ShanePinto #JakeSanderson #MikeMatheson #ColeCaufield #NickSuzuki #RasmusDahlin #LouLamoriello #SemyonVarlamov #MagnusHogberg #AndersLee #AdamLowry #BrockNelson #KylePalmieri #IlyaSorokin #AleksanderBarkov #SethJones #SergeiBobrovsky #RyanMcDonagh #VictorHedman #NikitaKucherov #JakeGuentzel #ZachWerenski #YegorChinakhov #NicoHischier #BrettPesce #ThomasHarley #SheldonKeefe #JackHughes #RoopeHintz #AnthonyBeauvillier #LoganO'Connor #CaseyMittlestadt #ArtturiLehkonen #RyanLindgren #SamMalinski #NathanMacKinnon #DaveHakstol #DanBylsma #CochellaValley #FilipGustavsson #RyanHartman #GeorgeMcPhee #RonFrancis #SpencerKnight #IlyaMikheyev #RyanDonato #FabianZetterlund #MackinCelebrini #BradMarchand #UBSArena #BrockBoeser #BrandonTanev #JoelArmia #NickBjugstad #DavidSavard #BrianDumoulin #JasonZucker #PatMaroon #AlecMartinez #TylerMotte #MattGrzelcyk #NicoSturm #IanCole #AlexKerfoot #VitekVanecek #ChrisDriedger #DougieHamilton #MasonMarchment #JoshManson #JakeEvans #JesperBoqvist #DylanHolloway #PhilipBroberg #DougArmstrong #RickBowness #PaulMaurice
How do we get more women behind the bench in hockey? Lindsay Pennal, the Executive Director of the NHL Coaches Association, joins Our Girls Play Hockey to share her journey in leading the NHLCA, the impact of the Female Coaches Development Program, and the steps being taken to create more opportunities for women in coaching.Lindsay opens up about her unconventional path into the hockey world, the importance of networking, and how the NHLCA is helping shape the next generation of coaches—both male and female. She also discusses Jessica Campbell's historic milestone as the first full-time female coach in the NHL and other rising stars to watch.
As OHL expansion seems inevitable, Farwell and Dan break down a listener's proposal for a future junior hockey model. It's hard to say exactly what this league will look like in a decade, but we know for sure that the NCAA rule change has made waves and there's little doubt the OHL will look different in the years ahead. Are you ready for some change? Plus, the weekly Wraparound recognizes a night to remember for a Niagara netminder and some big points in Windsor and Saginaw. And thanks to the Otters and Petes, we picked the perfect week to remember some wild games from a bygone era. Got a thought on what junior hockey could look like in the future? Remember a wild game that you saw years ago? Drop us an email anytime at ohlpodcast@rogers.com. The OHL Podcast is produced in partnership with Draft Kings Sportsbook.
What do the latest USA Hockey rule changes mean for your young athlete's game?In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, hosts Lee, Christie, and Mike break down the latest USA Hockey rule updates for the 2025 season. From team composition to equipment regulations, these changes are set to impact youth, girls, high school, and adult hockey leagues. Discover how these modifications aim to enhance safety, respect, and skill development on the ice.
In one week, teams will finalize the rosters they will move forward with to seasons end as the trade deadline is a week away. While more time has been spent on the East bubble, the Western Conference is tightening up a bit with improved play by Utah, St. Louis and Anaheim.Vic and Neil go over all 15 games over the past two nights and also tip their hats to the Schenn brothers in reaching a very unique milestone.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBj1LV0-DMfBhcRPSJZLjAX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahHockeyClub #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #NateSchmidt #CarterVerhaeghe #LeonDraisaitl #ConnorMcDavid #ZachHyman #JeffSkinner #AdamHenrique #RyanNugent-Hopkins #StuartSkinner #EvanBouchard #NHLStadiumSeries #OhioStadium #DaniilTarasov #ElvisMerzlikins #JamesvanRiemsdyk #BooneJenner #KirillMarchenko #MoritzSeider #DeanEvason #SpencerCarbery #ScottArniel #PresidentsTrophy #JohnHynes #JackAdamsAward #ToddMcLellan #IlyaSorokin #AlexanderRomano #IgorShesterkin #BrockNelson #MattPoitras #DavidPastrnak #NickSuzuki #ColeCaufield #MacklinCelebrini #BellCentre #JoshMorrissey #EvgeniMalkin #ErikKarlsson #AlexNedeljkovic #JoelBlomqvist #JohnTortorella #SidneyCrosby #GarnetHathaway #NoelAcciari #BokoImama #MikeSullivan #BellevilleSenators #WilkesBarrieScrantonPenguins #TucsonRoadrunners #JoeyKocur #TieDomi #MatveiMichkov #BobbyBrink #PhilipTomasino #BradyTkachuk #ShanePinto #JoshNorris #MarkScheifele #KyleConnor #ConnorHellebucyk #MartinBrodeur #BradenHoltby #JuuseSaros #MikeComrie #VezinaTrophy #ConorGarland #QuinnHughes #DrewDoughty #RyanStrome #TroyTerry #AndreiVasilevskiy #DeltaCenter #ClaytonKeller #NickSchmaltz #PhilipBroberg #DylanHolloway #JoelHofer #JordanBinnington #JimMontgomery #DougArmstrong #TomWilson #MikkoRantanen #IvanBarbashev #KeeganKolesar #BrettHowden #ConnorMurphy #SethJones #NathanMacKinnon #MartinNecas #ValNichushkin #AdamFox #K'AndreMiller #KyleMacLean #JTMiller #ChrisKreider #NoahDobson #MattBarzal #ChrisTanev #TrentFrederic #RomanJosi #SamBennett #MichaelBunting #BraydenSchenn #LukeSchenn #RobbyFabbri #HartfordWolfpack
Spring is here! As the temperatures rise and the ice starts to melt, you might be wondering: Should I keep playing hockey in the spring, or is it okay to take a break?In this episode, Lee MJ Elias, Mike Bonelli, and Sherry Hudspeth tackle one of the biggest questions young hockey players face: Do I need to play year-round to get better? Spoiler alert: You don't.✅ Why taking a break from hockey can actually make you a better player✅ The benefits of playing other sports (or even picking up an instrument!)✅ How to avoid the pressure of year-round hockey and focus on overall development✅ Why your parents (and their wallets) need a break too!Whether you're lacing up for lacrosse, swinging a baseball bat, hitting the golf course, or just enjoying some downtime, remember—be an athlete, stay active, and most importantly, have fun.
With the NHL trade deadline just over a week away, the time of reckoning is fast approaching for several teams. At the same time, others are continuing to push forward as the regular season is moving towards the three-quarter pole.Amidst the non-stop jockeying, Alex Ovechkin remains consistent in his assault of the all-time goal scoring mark.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBj1LV0-DMfBhcRPSJZLjAX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahHockeyClub #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #DonWaddell #KenMorrow #MitchMarner #JeremySwayman #LinusUllmark #EliasLindholm #NikitaZadorov #HampusLindholm #CharlieMcAvoy #BradMarchand #ChrisTanev #UBSArena #JohnnyBrodzinski #MattRempe #BrennanOthmann #UrhoVaakanainen #AdamFox #K'AndreMiller #ChrisKreider #MikaZibanejad #JTMiller #IgorShesterkin #IlyaSorokin #BrockNelson #LouLamoriello #NoahCates #BobbyBrink #TysonFoerster #JohnTortorella #KyleDubas #ErikKarlsson #SidneyCrosby #EvgeniMalkin #KrisLetang #TristanJarry #AlexNedeljkevic #JoelBlomqvist #PPGPaintsArena #SimonEdvinsson #KirillMarchenko #AdamFantilli #DmitriVoronkov #IvanProvorov #MathieuOlivier #SamMontembeault #NickSuzuki #PatrikLaine #MikkoRantanen #JoshAnderson #DanVladar #AlexOvechkin #PierreLuc-Dubois #LawsonCrouse #SethJones #KyleDavison #AndersSorensen #LukeRichardson #Connorbedard #PatMaroon #TaylorHall #NickFoligno #TylerBertuzzi #ZackBolduc #CamFowler #OskarSundqvist #NikkeKokko #KaapoKakko #JoeyDaccord #JJPeterka #AlexTuch #HenriJokiharju #DylanCozens #TageThompson #RasmusDahlin #NikitaKucherov #LeonDraisaitl #ConnorMcDavid #FourNationsFaceoff #SamBennett #AleksanderBarkov #JoshMorrissey #MarkScheifele #RyanWarsofsky #MacklinCelebrini #ThomasHickey #VitekVanecek #TrevorMoore #QuintonByfield #JimHiller #DarcyKuemper #ToddMcLellan #BradyTkachuk #MatthewTkachuk #TonightShowWithJimmyFallon #ShanePinto #JoshNorris #AndrewCopp #VilleHusso #TrevorZegras #MichaelRasmussen #CaseyCizikas #LianBichsel #JoelErikssonEk #RyanHartman #TimStutzle #GaryBettman #NHLDepartmentofPlayerSafety #MickeyRedmond #KenDaniels #RobRay
Just when you thought there couldn't be another twist in the OHL's expansion plans, the NHL enters the picture with reports of preliminary talks between the two leagues that could create "a new approach to North American junior hockey," including guiding the growth and future expansion of a bigger league. Plus, the story of two teams headed in opposite directions as the playoffs approach and while one might be headed for an early post-season exit, the other gives us hope for a tantalizing match-up in the second round. Farwell and Dan also have your weekly Wraparound, and they definitely want some of what Nick Lardis is having right now. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook.
In today's episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, we dive into the critical role of mental performance in hockey with Coach Vinny Malts, a former pro player turned elite mental performance coach. Vinny has worked with athletes at every level, including as the first-ever mindset performance coach in the NHL, helping players strengthen their confidence, focus, and resilience.Together, we explore why mental training is becoming as essential as physical training, how young players can develop their own mental game, and why youth hockey should not mirror the pro game. Vinny shares insights on how parents and coaches can cultivate confidence, reduce stress, and help young athletes find their unique path in the sport.
The Four Nations Faceoff delivered a stirring conclusion with Canada prevailing over the United States in overtime in the championship game with the game's top playoff player delivering the heroics.With the margin between the nations so small, debate will continue as to who the premiere hockey nation is. Where there is no argument is that hockey itself was the biggest winner.With the tournament now behind us, Vic and Neil look at the some of the residual effects starting with injuries and delving into the sharpness of the rest of the league coming off an extended break in play. They'll also do a deep dive into the bubble teams in the respective conferences, looking at the remaining schedules of those aiming to secure a spot in the playoffs.The show concludes honoring the career of legendary Penguins play-by-play man, Mike Lange, who passed away Wednesday.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBj1LV0-DMfBhcRPSJZLjAX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #NHLPA #FourNationsFaceoff #NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahHockeyClub #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #TDGarden #ConnorMcDavid #Mitch Marner #JordanBinnington #ConnorHellebuyck #CharlieMcAvoy #DonSweeney #NathanMacKinnon #DylanLarkin #MatthewTkachuk #SheaTheodore #BradTkachuk #JakeSanderson #ThatcherDemko #KevinLankinen #ArtursSilovs #AdamLowry #IgorShesterkin #ChrisKreider #AdamFox #MikaZibanejad #ArtemiPanarin #MikeSullivan #JohnTortorella #JohnHynes #CanadianTireCenter #MattBarzal #IlyaSorokin #SemyonVarlamov #MarcusHogburg #RyanPulock #JamieBenn #BrockNelson #PatrikLaine #QuinnHughes #JTMiller #FilipChytil #EliasPettersson #BrockBoeser #DustinWolf #CalderTrophy #ClaytonKeller #DylanGuenther #MikhailSergachev #MikeLange #FosterHewittAward #RickJeanneret #DanKelly #JohnKelly
Calling all young hockey players and future broadcasters! In this episode of The Ride to the Rink, broadcaster Jamie Hersch joins Lee Elias to share how kids can turn their love for sports into an exciting career in broadcasting.
This is THE OHL Podcast, so it might seem odd that we're talking about the WHL. But it makes sense when you consider both leagues are under the CHL umbrella, right? And this news from The Dub is REALLY interesting, with too many parallels to OHL expansion for the guys to ignore. Plus, why the story of Cam Allen being charged with impaired driving has implications well beyond junior hockey. And for some reason, Dan and Farwell want more overtime. Sit back, relax, and enjoy all that while also getting your weekly Wraparound and some news from Erie that you, er, Otter know. The OHL Podcast is supported by Draft Kings Sportsbook.
In this episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, we welcome Jamie Hersch, a trailblazing broadcaster and studio host for the NHL Network, MLB Network, PWHL, Minnesota Wild, and Vegas Golden Knights. From growing up as a passionate sports fan in Minnesota to becoming a respected voice in hockey broadcasting, Jamie shares her inspiring journey, the challenges she's faced, and the evolving role of women in sports media.
Team USA's prime time win over Canada Saturday has secured the first spot in the Final at the Four Nations Faceoff while the Canadians are now in survival mode as they prepare for Monday's round-robin finale against Finland.Meanwhile, once again, the Swedes are disappointing on the international stage. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBj1LV0-DMfBhcRPSJZLjAX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #NHLPA #FourNationsFaceoff #ABC #MatthewTkachuk #BradyTkachuk #JTMiller #BrandonHagel #SamBennett #ColtonParayko #BellCentre #ConnorMcDavid #CharlieMcAvoy #JakeGuentzel #Jordan Binnington #JonCooper #SidneyCrosby #DrewDoughty #ThomasHarley #CaleMakar #MattBoldy #DylanLarkin #NathanMacKinnon #MitchMarner #BradMarchand #BraydenPoint #SamReinhart #SheaTheodore #TomWilson #MarkScheifele #KevinLankinen #JuuseSaros #SebastianAho #KaapoKakko #JoelArmia #AleksanderBarkov #FilipGustavsson #LinusUllmark #MikaelGranlund #AdrianKempe #ErikKarlsson #AdinHill #EsaTikkanen #MikeSullivan #ChrisKreider #ConnorHellebuyck #JakeOettinger #JakeSanderson #TNT #TDGarden
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The first two games are in the books in the Four Nations Faceoff with Sidney Crosby adding to his own international legacy while Team USA routs Finland. Conversely, one player has already been knocked out the tournament but that won't derail the NHL from having more in-season best-on-best hockey in 2028.A few notes in an otherwise quiet news week and our all-Valentine team wraps up the show - though Ben Lovejoy did not make this year's cut.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBj1LV0-DMfBhcRPSJZLjAX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #NHLPA #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahHockeyClub #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #1987CanadaCup #BernieSaunders #JohnSaunders #SidneyCrosby #NathanMacKinnon #MarkStone #GustavForsling #WayneGretzky #MarioLemieux #AlexOvechkin #MitchMarner #ConnorMcDavid #CaleMakar #SamReinhart #JordanBinnington #FilipGustavsson #SheaTheodore #AdrianKempe #ThomasHarley #TravisSanheim #ConnorHellebuyck #BradyTkachuk #MatthewTkachuk #JackEichel #MattBoldy #OlliMaatta #AustonMatthews #MikeSullivan #MarkMessier #PKSubban #SteveLevy #ESPN #BellCentre #TDGarden #WorldCupofHockey #MikeRichter #BrettHull #BrianLeetch #CurtisJoseph #GaryBettman #RyanHartman #TimStutzle #LouiEriksson #PaulMorris #MapleLeafGardens #FosterHewitt #CharlieConacher #ScottHartnell #MikeHartman #HartlandMonahan #Bernie"BoomBoomGeoffrion" #GerryHart #CraigHartsburg #MarcD'Amour #RodBrind'Amour #KellyKisio #BenLovejoy
In this episode of The Ride to the Rink, Lee and Mike discuss the often-overlooked power of positive body language in hockey. While much attention is given to avoiding negative habits like sulking or smashing sticks, this episode flips the script to explore how positivity can elevate not just individual performance but the entire team.From encouraging teammates after mistakes to staying engaged between periods, Lee and Mike share actionable tips and stories about how players can use their body language to stand out on the ice, in the locker room, and even with referees. Whether you're a skater, goalie, or coach, this episode will leave you inspired to embrace the energy you bring to the game.--Key Takeaways:1.Positive Body Language Is Contagious: A simple pat on a teammate's back or encouraging words can change the energy of the entire bench.2.Engagement Matters: Coaches and recruiters notice players who stay focused and listen during team discussions, especially between periods.3.Fake It Till You Make It: Even pretending to smile or show confidence can improve your mood and performance.4.Referees Are People Too: Small gestures like handing a puck to the ref show respect and can positively influence how they perceive you.5.Coaches Look for Leaders: Players who display confidence and readiness through body language often earn critical opportunities in big moments.--Practical Tips for Players and Coaches:•Players: Maintain eye contact with coaches, stay involved on the bench, and use encouraging gestures to lift your teammates.•Goalies: Avoid visibly showing frustration after goals. Instead, refocus quickly and motivate your team.•Coaches: Reward and call attention to players who exhibit positive body language to set the standard for the team.--#PositiveBodyLanguage #RideToTheRink #HockeyLeadership #TeamworkClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Looking for the best gift to give your team at the end of this season? Hockey Wraparound is offering a really great Team Deal that includes 12 Wraparound (10 Hockey Wraparounds + 2 Goalie Wraparounds) plus 12 MYBALLs for just $199!Order now at HockeyWraparound.com!Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube
Hockey is more than just a game—it's a team, a family, and a place where players support one another both on and off the ice. In this episode of The Ride to the Rink, we welcome world-class hockey player and mental health advocate Kendra Fisher to talk about an important part of the game that doesn't always get enough attention—the mental side.Kendra shares her own journey with mental health, offering powerful advice for young players who may be struggling. From learning how to ask for help to being a great teammate for those who need support, she breaks down what it means to create a culture of trust, connection, and understanding in hockey.
In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee and Mike shine a spotlight on one of hockey's most vital yet underappreciated positions: the defenseman. They break down why strong defensive play is the key to offensive success and overall team stability. From understanding the “house” to the importance of skating, positioning, and transitions, this episode dives deep into the mindset and skills that make great defensemen so valuable.Whether you're a coach, player, or hockey parent, this episode will change how you view defensive hockey and give you practical tips for developing this essential role. It's time to give defensemen the appreciation they deserve.--Key Takeaways:1.Defense Creates Offense: Strong defensive positioning and smart play drive successful offensive transitions.2.The House Matters: The area in front of the net, known as “the house,” is where most goals are scored. Great defense keeps opponents out of this zone.3.Positionless Hockey Starts With Understanding Roles: Players who know every position's responsibilities are more valuable to their teams.4.Patience Is a Virtue: Great defensemen dictate play by slowing it down when necessary and guiding opponents into low-percentage areas.5.Stats Beyond Points: Celebrate and track defensive contributions like takeaways, blocked shots, and breakout passes—they're critical for success.--Practical Tips for Parents, Coaches, and Players:•Parents: Encourage your young players to try all positions, including defense, to understand the game fully. Celebrate non-scoring stats like takeaways and blocked shots.•Coaches: Emphasize skating, positioning, and decision-making in practices to develop smarter, more reliable defensemen.•Players: Embrace roles and responsibilities on both sides of the ice, knowing that defensive skills make you more desirable to coaches.-- #OurKidsPlayHockey #HockeyDefense #Teamwork #HockeyLifeClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Looking for the best gift to give your team at the end of this season? Hockey Wraparound is offering a really great Team Deal that includes 12 Wraparound (10 Hockey Wraparounds + 2 Goalie Wraparounds) plus 12 MYBALLs for just $199!Order now at HockeyWraparound.com!Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube
The 50th anniversary season for the Washington Capitals has been nothing short of remarkable as their stellar record has been further highlighted by Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of setting the goal-scoring record this season.In this show, Vic and Neil note newcomers making impacts, goaltenders starting the offense and Connor Bedard's performance in his young career not living up to the "Generation Player" billing he's received.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBj1LV0-DMfBhcRPSJZLjAX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahHockeyClub #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #JakobChychrun #LarsEller #AlexOvechkin #CharlieLindgren #MatveiMichkov #TravisKonecny #JohnTortorella #SpencerCarbery #JackAdamsAward #DrewO'Connor #VitelVanecek #ThatcherDemko #QuinnHughes #FrankMahovlich #GordieHowe #BobbyHull #StanMikita #MartinNecas #CaleMakar #NathanMacKinnon #BrianLeetch #DenisPotvin #BobbyOrr #NicklasLidstrom #PaulCoffey #LaneHutson #ArizonaCoyotes #DeltaCenter #DylanGuenther #ConnorIngram #ZachWerenski #DanteFabbro #BraydenPoint #JakeGuentzel #AndreiVasilevskiy #BrandonHagel #ShanePinto #NickPaul #ToddMcLellan #VincentTrocheck #ChrisKreider #JacobMarkstrom #NicoHischier #SheldonKeefe #KirillKaprizov #RyanHartman #DavidPastrnak #AdinHill #VinnieHinostroza #FilipGustavsson #MatthewTkachuk #SamReinhart #PaulMaurice #AleksanderBarkov #SpencerKnight #SergeiBobrovksy #JordanBinnington #JoelHofer #AnthonyStolarz #JosephWoll #CraigBerube #AustonMatthews #WilliamNylander #MitchMarner #PhilippeMyers #WarrenFoegele #KevinFiala #PatrikLaine #MartinStLouis #ZachHyman #ConnorMcDavid #LeonDraisaitl #MikailGranlund #CodyCeci #ConnorBedard #1975StanleyCupFinal #JimLorentz #RickMacLeish #MarioLemieux #WayneGretzky #SidneyCrosby #JasonDickinson #AndreiKuzmenko #JakobPelletier #MarcusPettersson
What does it take to become a great hockey player—and a great teammate? In this episode of The Ride to the Rink episode, Lee Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, and Mike Bonelli are joined by Matt Dumouchelle, author of the Hockey Factories series. Matt has traveled the world studying elite hockey programs, and he shares invaluable lessons for youth players about the importance of having fun, being a good teammate, and embracing the journey of the game.From celebrating the little moments on the ice to the lasting impact of team pride, Matt offers advice for players on focusing less on pressure and more on gratitude and enjoyment. Parents and young skaters alike will gain insights into how the best programs cultivate passion and community—and how individual players can build on those lessons at any level.Plus, hear why a good attitude and team-first mentality often outweigh raw talent when coaches make their decisions, and learn how finding joy in hockey today will create lasting memories tomorrow.
It took just 20 games for Todd McLellan's Red Wings to notch a pair of seven-game winning streaks. While they fly, WIld forward Ryan Hartman sits for ten with his fifth career suspension.In addition to the usual deep dive into the bubble races, Vic and Neil talk some toughness and some mindless play as part of this latest episode of Short Shifts.Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBj1LV0-DMfBhcRPSJZLjAX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahHockeyClub #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #ToddMcLellan #PatrickKane #SteveYzerman #DerekLalonde #LucRobitaille #DylanLarkin #LinusUllmark #VictorHedman #NikitaKucherov #ShanePinto #NickPerbix #NickPaul #RidleyGreig #AntonForsberg #JeremySwayman #KirillKaprizov #Marc-AndreFleury #BellCentre #FilipGustavsson #AlexTuch #JamesReimer #ZachWerenski #NorrisTrophy #CaleMakar #DanteFabbro #KirillMarchenko #Ukko-PekkaLuukkonen #MattiasSamuelsson #DonWaddell #TageThompson #StefanNoesen #DennisGilbert #MathieuOlivier #BrockNelson #IlyaSorokin #BrandonSaad #BoHorvat #IlyaSamsonov #AlexanderRomanov #JackEichel #JoelArmia #MikailGranlund #CodyCeci #TylerToffoli #BarclayGoodrow #ThatcherDemko #JakeDeBrusk #JTMiller #EliasPettersson #MarcusPetterson #MitchMarner #WilliamNylander #MichaelNylander #AustonMatthews #BradTreliving #DylanGuenther #MikhailSergachev #RodrigoAbols #ConnorMcDavid #LeonDraisaitl #ConnorBrown #DougArmstrong #JimMontgomery #RayBarile #AlexandreTexier #BraydenSchenn #Pierre-LucDubois #JakeOettinger #JohnGibson #TrevorZegras #PatVerbeek #AndrewMangiapane #TomWilson #LarsEller #NicDowd #AliaksaiProtas #AlexOvechkin #MikeComrie #NinoNiederreiter #JackHughes #TimMeier #NicoDaws #ArthurStaple #KyleDubas #EvgeniMalkin #RyanHartman #RayFerraro #DarrenDreger #TimStutzle #RaffiTorres #MattCooke #MiroHeiskanen #IlyaLybushkin # #ThomasHarley #EsaLindell #BrendanSmith #QuinnHughes #MattBarzal #ScottMayfield #AdamEdstrom #MattRempe #SamCarrick #JimmyVesey #EricHaula #JonasSiegenthaler #SheldonKeefe #AnthonyBeauvillier #JamesvanRiemsdyk #IanCole #AaronPortzline #TheAthletic #TrevorvanRiemsdyk #WesMcCauley #NickDeslauriers #LiamO'Brien #SpicyTuna #ScottLaughton #ClaytonKeller #JakeEvans #MartinStLouis #IIHF #IOC
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