Podcasts about youth hockey

In our final hour, we were joined by Jeremy Reisman from Pride of Detroit. He and Huge talked about the return of Decker and the impact he'll make, talked about what this team will look like when the season gets here, talked about players that could be signing deals soon, and much more. We then played Bill's earlier conversation with Clayton Sayfie in regards to Michigan Athletics. We wrapped up the show talking with Stephanie Jones who is the President of PAHA (Petoskey Area Hockey Association.) She and Huge talked about the growth of Youth Hockey in the Petoskey area, told us about their first travel teams, told us about their clinics and how you can become a part of PAHA, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Stephanie Jones who is the President of PAHA (Petoskey Area Hockey Association.) She and Huge talked about the growth of Youth Hockey in the Petoskey area, told us about their first travel teams, told us about their clinics and how you can become a part of PAHA, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're broadcasting live from the Petoskey Ice Arena with our affiliates WMBN 104.7fm & 1340am. Throughout the show, we talked about Michigan and Michigan State Basketball, the Detroit Lions and the Combine, Ferris State Hockey, Petoskey Hockey, and more as we were joined by some of our great guests. We kicked off the show talking about Michigan Basketball as Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com joined us. He and Huge talked about last nights win over Minnesota that secured Michigan at least a share of the Big Ten title, Clayton updated us on Michigan Football, and more. Alex Urban from the "Eat em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast" then joined us. He and Huge gave their thought's on the Tigers and Spring Training, talked about the poor hitting they've seen, and more. We wrapped up the hour with a "Moving Ferris Forward" as Bill spoke with Brett Riley, who is the Ferris State Men's Head Hockey Coach. He talked about what year 1 has been like for him and the team, talked about how they're growing fan interest and connecting with the community, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Jeff Risdon from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He's down at the NFL Combine, so he updated us on what he's heard today in regards to our Detroit Lions, talked about Decker's announcement that he'll be back next season, and more. We were then joined by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. He and Huge talked about the U.S. Hockey teams taking home the gold on Sunday, Mitch told us how he can help with your retirement, and more. We were then joined by Fed Fedorov, who runs the Petoskey Ice Arena. He talked about all the different programs he offers there, talked about the U.S. Hockey teams coming home with gold medals, talked about the Red Wings retiring his brother Sergei's number, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Jeremy Reisman from Pride of Detroit. He and Huge talked about the return of Decker and the impact he'll make, talked about what this team will look like when the season gets here, talked about players that could be signing deals soon, and much more. We then played Bill's earlier conversation with Clayton Sayfie in regards to Michigan Athletics. We wrapped up the show talking with Stephanie Jones who is the President of PAHA (Petoskey Area Hockey Association.) She and Huge talked about the growth of Youth Hockey in the Petoskey area, told us about their first travel teams, told us about their clinics and how you can become a part of PAHA, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Revival Celebrates the US Hockey Golds! We get into what was said by Joe Schoen and John Harbaugh today at the Combine, and then we wrap with New York Knicks Talk.Show Breakdown:0:00–2:47 - 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh Preview | Giants Draft Plans2:48–3:49 - USA Hockey Wins 2 Gold Medals | Team USA Dominates3:50–7:13 - USA Men's Hockey Gold Medal Game Reaction | Impact on Youth Hockey in America7:14–8:42 - USA Hockey vs NHL Playoffs Energy | New York Rangers Comparison8:43–11:59 - Why New York Rangers Fans Still Love Jack Hughes12:00–14:22 - Megan Keller & Jack Hughes Goals Reaction | Team USA Unites the Nation14:23–15:10 - Ice in Their Veins Moments | Clutch USA Hockey Performances15:11–24:39 - President Trump Postgame Phone Call Controversy 24:40–27:42 - New York Rangers Fan Skit | Rangers Post Olympic break28:23–29:42 - Joe Schoen “I'm the GM”29:43–33:59 - Dexter Lawrence Future with Giants34:00–39:28 - Joe Schoen on Kayvon Thibodeaux 39:29–44:26 - Wan'Dale Robinson Decision44:27–52:07 - New York Knicks Talk | Latest NYK Storylines

Kristen tells us about being raised in an NHL family, finding her own path in hockey, and what brought her to Utah. Jay and Kristen then talk about the Mammoth's plans on growing youth hockey in Utah and all the Grand Opening events going on at The Utah Mammoth Ice Center.

Tranny Murders Wife, Daughter & Shoots Himself At Youth Hockey Game — Plus, Race-Baiting “Civil Rights Leader” Jesse Jackson Dead At 84

When hockey families in Eastern Idaho grew weary of traveling long distances and paying premium prices for their children to play, they came together to form the Snake River Youth Hockey Association. The organization became the first Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) sanctioned youth hockey league in Eastern Idaho, making the sport accessible without major financial or travel commitments.

We kick things off with updates around the GTHL — who's rolling, who's wobbling, and what the vibes are right now. From there we get into the mental stamina it takes to be a pro (and a kid chasing it), touch on Marner's return, and wrap it all up with the usual banter, chirps, and laughs. Hockey talk with a pulse, as always.

Miss Moorhead Natalie Berg joins us as guest cohost. We're partnering up to spotlight local nonprofits as we approach Giving Hearts Day

JD opens with his reaction to Brad Marchand's media manipulation in Toronto. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, gives his thoughts (12:00) on Marchand, Zayne Parekh's comments about personality in hockey, Nick Robertson's improved play, how the Leafs are different without William Nylander, Matias Maccelli, the power play's success, and Auston Matthews' strong stretch of play. JD and Kris then switch gears (40:00) to youth hockey development in Canada. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.  

⏰ One week left… and this might be the biggest youth hockey giveaway we've ever done.Every year, we look for a way to say thank you to the hockey families who make this community so special — and this year's Holiday End-of-Year Giveaway is next level.In this short but important episode, we break down everything one lucky family can win, and trust us — this is the kind of prize pack that makes you the hero of the locker room.

This week Topher and Jeff fly solo to talk about the state of youth hockey. We get so many messages from parents, coaches, and players; so we thought what better way to close out 2025 than to address the 5 biggest things we hear about the most in youth hockey. In this episode we talk about: — The need for more ice rinks — Too much focus on elites — Lack of parent education — Early professionalization — Not enough collaboration AND SO MUCH MORE! Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, Helios Hockey, and Crossbar! And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! JOIN HTTU TODAY! HTT MERCH Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank TikTok: @HockeyThinkTank Facebook: TheHockeyThinkTank Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This one is all GTHL, front to back. We run through what's actually happening around the league right now — the teams trending up, the ones feeling the squeeze, and the conversations everyone's having in the stands but pretending they're not. World Juniors come up, but only through the GTHL lens — what it means for players, parents, and expectations at home. Puffy's upcoming Minnesota trip gets the same treatment: development, comparisons, and why people love to say “that's how they do it in the U.S.” We also dig into the tightening rules around language in the game — how it's being handled, where it's fair, and where it's getting messy.

In this hour of Friday's show, Dave Schwartz tells us about a story of a college football program suing a former player for services not rendered. Later, Minnesota Wild VP Mike Snee explains why youth hockey is so important to Minnesota.

There's a special connection of community to youth hockey in Minnesota. But could it be closer to disappearing? Minnesota Wild VP of Community and Hockey Partnerships Mike Snee tells us why it's the case and why it shouldn't be.

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Episode 246- Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode of The Rink Shrinks this week! Before getting to all of your questions Motts gives an update on the Chicago Steel, BY recaps his weekend on the ice, and the guys chat about some NHL news. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions and react to your stories which include: The importance of passing A “little league” hockey world series? California hockey + more BY & Motts wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week! Then, Motts gives his Motts moment lock of the week presented by FanDuel! Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe! If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram! Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK Email: RinkShrinks@gmail.com Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks Twitter: @RinkShrinks Website: www.therinkshrinks.com Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: TSR Hockey Franklin Sports My Hockey Rankings Neutral Zone Bando Performance FanDuel

On today's episode Interviewing Coach Kevin Kamenski of the Carolina Thunder The importance of youth hockey in the South We hope you enjoy! Please follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram @stormsurge_pod Email us at stormsurgecanespod@gmail.com Check out our website stormsurgepod.com

This week we spoke to Mark and Chris from the Hillsborough Hogs youth hockey (Triangle Youth Hockey of North Carolina - https://www.tyhnc.org/). We had an excellent conversation about their organization, how the Hurricanes have helped grow hockey in the NC, and what some of the issues facing them are. It was good to hear that the Canes don't seem to have taken the same imperial path of the Dallas Stars (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2025/08/01/nhl-dallas-stars-texas-youth-hockey-monopoly/84289184007/).I certainly learned some things about NC's youth hockey beginnings and culture, so be sure to tune in to hear more!

Can your child be a star on the ice and in the classroom?

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Segment 1: Ilyce Glink, owner of Think Glink Media, joins John Williams to talk about if August is a good time to put a house on the market, current mortgage rates, why the government took a 10% stake in Intel, when the Fed is likely to cut interest rates, and how the market typically performs after the Fed cuts […]

Is your child's love for hockey fading?

This week Topher and Jeff fly solo again for part two in this two week series to discuss some of the common polarizing questions we hear about in youth hockey. Listen as we go back and forth about what is best for today's players. In this episode we talk about: — Is it best to be the top kid or bottom kid on a team — Coaching to the skill of the top or bottom players — All fun & games or all challenging — Practice to game ratio AND SO MUCH MORE! Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, Helios Hockey, and Crossbar! And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! If you'd like to join our Hockey Think Tank Community, head over to Community.TheHockeyThinkTank.com and check it out! PARENTS & RECRUITING 101 COURSES BLUEPRINT ORGANIZATION REFERRAL Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank TikTok: @HockeyThinkTank Facebook: TheHockeyThinkTank

In Hour 1 of Sports on a Sunday Morning, Tom Ackerman talks with Matt Farrell, CEO of U.S. Figure Skating, about the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships coming to St. Louis, a key Olympic qualifier featuring top athletes. Joe Pott fills in as host and interviews Randy Gersh, Vice President of the St. Louis Blues, about the inaugural U12 Icebreaker Tournament for girls hockey and the rapid growth of girls hockey in the St. Louis area. The hour also includes analysis of the St. Louis Cardinals' inconsistent season and pitching challenges following a tough loss to the Cubs.

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This week Topher and Jeff fly solo in this two part series to discuss some of the common polarizing questions we hear about in youth hockey. Listen as we go back and forth about what is best for today's players. In this episode we talk about: — Development vs winning — Professional model vs community model — Structure vs letting kids play — Hard coaching vs not coaching AND SO MUCH MORE! Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, Helios Hockey, and Crossbar! And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! If you'd like to join our Hockey Think Tank Community, head over to Community.TheHockeyThinkTank.com and check it out! PARENTS & RECRUITING 101 COURSES BLUEPRINT ORGANIZATION REFERRAL Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank TikTok: @HockeyThinkTank Facebook: TheHockeyThinkTank

This week Topher and Jeff talk with Dave Hanson and his son, Christian Hanson. Dave is best known for his role as one of the Hanson brothers in the 1977 classic hockey movie, Slap Shot. This episode is a must listen for fans of the movie and for parents navigating the youth hockey journey. In this episode we talk about: — The importance of taking off your coaching/parenting hat and just being there for your kid — How much we encourage parents to get involved in any capacity — Not using a scholarship or contract to exclusively motivate your involvement in youth sports — A behind the scenes look from Dave Hanson on making the movie Slap Shot AND SO MUCH MORE! Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, Helios Hockey, and Crossbar! And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! If you'd like to join our Hockey Think Tank Community, head over to Community.TheHockeyThinkTank.com and check it out! PARENTS & RECRUITING 101 COURSES BLUEPRINT ORGANIZATION REFERRAL Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank TikTok: @HockeyThinkTank Facebook: TheHockeyThinkTank

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by talking about the Calgary Flames crucial win over the San Jose Sharks as they try to claw themselves into the playoffs. They look around at the playoff races as we come down to the final couple games of the season (8:01). The fellas reflect on Ivan Demidov's Montreal arrival (12:17) and Kyle and Elliotte touch on the Blue Jackets crucial win on Sunday (17:43). On the flip side, they ponder whether the Washington Capitals are slipping heading into the playoffs (21:24) and the lack of any supplemental disciple following the Trenin-Forbort fight leads to a conversation about the job of heading the NHL Department of Player Safety (25:22). Kyle and Elliotte delve into the Rangers after their official playoff elimination (37:45) and Elliotte quickly touches on Rick Tocchet's future (48:13). Kyle and Elliotte rate their level of concern over some of the injured players heading into the playoffs (51:44) and The Final Thought focuses on Gabriel Landeskog's first professional games in years (1:01:00).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:09:44).In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte talk about the quickly changing landscape of junior hockey in North America as the first big transfer from the CHL to the NCAA has occurred (1:29:01). Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates