Podcasts about youth hockey

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.

This week, Grant and Puffy are back with a fully loaded episode: we break down the chaos, glory, and play of the Silver Stick weekend, including Puffy's trip to the Wolves game We recap the kids' games from the week — the highs, the lows. They also discuss that Scarborough Gardens has officially reopened, so of course we talk about the first game like it was the Leafs' home opener. We also investigate the ongoing mystery of “Hockey Factory” — is it open? who runs it? does anyone actually know? — plus the usual GTHL updates, rumours, rants, and a brand-new GTHL quiz that may or may not expose how little we know about the league we talk about every week.

This week, G-Cat returns from a wild weekend in London, where the tournament delivered big moments and even bigger hotel-and-rink shenanigans. Puffy brings his trademark intel with a full set of G-updates — who's rising, who's sliding, and who's mysteriously “day-to-day” despite being seen sprinting for free breakfast waffles. The boys also take a quick skate back in time with a little North Toronto hockey history, connecting the dots between the old days and the chaos of today's GTHL.

This week on Two The Rink, G-Cat and Puffy dive headfirst into tournament season—early mornings, bad arena coffee, and the annual reminder that no one actually knows how to use the schedule app. We break down all the hot teams in the G, who's buzzing, who's surprising, and who's already acting like it's the Stanley Cup. Plus, the debate of the week: is it acceptable—maybe even noble—to forfeit a game if the puck drops at an hour normally reserved for airport shuttles and regrettable life choices? We settle it, kind of.

In aflevering #130 bespreken Dennis en Hans de waanzinnige prestaties van onder meer Macklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard en Leo Carlsson... Youth Hockey Boppe! Na een rondje stellingen en de pubquiz analyseren de heren de huidige situatie bij de Flyers en de Oilers.. Wat zijn de sterke en zwakke punten? Uiteraard ontbreekt de Hockey Hall of Fame niet in deze aflevering!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ready to revolutionize your young hockey player's mindset?

The boys are back! Puffy and G-Cat shake off the sunscreen, lace up the mics, and dive headfirst into Season 3 of Two The Rink. They catch up on the summer antics (some more productive than others), celebrate Coach Tanya's trophy-hoarding run through award season, and introduce a brand-new segment — “On The Watch” highlighting the best players and teams tearing up the GTHL this week. Expect banter, bold takes, and at least one story that probably shouldn't have made the final edit.Another season of hockey talk that's 60% insight, 40% nonsense, and 100% Two The Rink.Sent from my iPhone

Ready to discover how champions are made—even when the path isn't perfect?

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?

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of a pro hockey player's journey?

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.

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of successful hockey parenting?

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

Are you making these 5 summer hockey mistakes with your kids?

What does a Hockey Hall of Famer really think youth hockey players need to succeed?On this special Ride to the Rink, We spotlight key insights from none other than Brianna Decker, fresh off her induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. From elite playing days to coaching the next generation, Decker has seen it all—and her message for young athletes and families is clear.

“Is my kid where they're supposed to be?”It's one of the most common questions we hear—and this week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee, Christie, and Mike break it all down with a level-headed, age-by-age guide to youth hockey development.Whether your player is just learning to stand on skates or preparing for juniors, this episode helps you understand what skills are appropriate right now, what's coming next, and how to support your child's journey without rushing the process.

(00:00)Intro (2:20)Youth Hockey (4:03)High school (18:09)USHL Sioux Falls (23:09)Section Final (26:37)NHL Outlook (34:02)Sioux Falls (34:45)Little Things (37:33)Badgers (40:37) Greatest Strengths (41:17)Dream Outcome

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 episode #301, we welcome upcoming presenter at this year's TCS Live and Executive Director of the New Jersey Devils Youth Foundation, Kate Whitman Annis. In her current role with the Devils, she is innovating how professional sports teams engage with their local fan base to raise funds and together, serve those in need in their local community. She has had a wide ranging career including several roles in the political arena, in addition to working with multiple organizations in leading their fundraising efforts. She is also a hockey coach at heart.  In addition to coaching her four boys, Annis was the head girls hockey coach at the Pingry School, the General Manager of the Metropolitan Riveters of the National Women's Hockey League, and today is behind the bench of the Eastside High School Girls Varsity program. Listen as she shares the power that sports can have on young athletes, philosophy behind team goal setting, and learning to effectively explain a drill.

In this week's episode of Our Kids Play Goalie, Lee Elias, Christy Casciano-Burns, and Mike Bonelli welcome a true icon in women's hockey—Sami Jo Small, three-time Olympian, two-time gold medalist, and a lifelong advocate for inclusion, purpose, and team unity.From being the only girl on the street in Winnipeg playing road hockey with her brother's friends, to starting in net for Team Canada, Sami's path wasn't just unconventional—it was groundbreaking.We explore:Her early days as “the girl goalie” and how inclusion, support, and street hockey shaped her identity.Why playing in boys' leagues taught her resilience—and what we can all learn from being “different” on the team.What her parents got right about letting her play—and how small decisions from adults can shape a child's future.Stanford, mechanical engineering, and club hockey on a men's team—how she kept joy in the game without the pressure of being seen.How she made Team Canada almost by accident, thanks to a chance meeting, a bold leap of faith, and one coach who believed in her.How it felt to be told she wouldn't start in the 2002 Olympic gold medal game—and how that moment shaped her understanding of roles, leadership, and humility.The myth of the “one goalie system” and how goalies can and should support each other.What it really means to be part of a championship team—and how we can teach this to our kids now, at every level of youth hockey.Why joy—not ambition—should drive a young athlete's development.Her daughter's decision to leave hockey and how Sami learned to support a completely different kind of journey.This episode is a masterclass in humility, perspective, and purpose. Whether you're raising a goalie, coaching one, or are one, Sami's story will change the way you see the game—and the people in it.

In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we welcome Matt Dumouchelle, creator of The Coaches Site's Hockey Factories Series, contributor to The Coaches Site Podcast, and Assistant GM of the Leamington Flyers. Drawing from years of global research into the world's best hockey development programs, Matt unpacks what great programs do differently.Whether you're a coach, parent, or program director, this conversation delivers deep insight on youth development systems, what it means to be aligned as an organization, and why the coach-player-parent triangle is more important than ever.

On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning forward John Tucker. They discuss his journey through the NHL, playing in Italy and Japan, his commitment to youth hockey development and the challenges and excitement of playing on an expansion franchise. Former Lightning captain Dave Andreychuk makes a surprise appearance as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

In this episode of the PowerTech Development Podcast, we break down:How to get the RIGHT hockey advice—who should players trust? (6:30)Is the CHL taking over NCAA hockey? A serious look at how NCAA commitments are shifting. (14:00)Should you dominate your level before moving up? The debate on whether players move too soon. (25:00)CHL → NCAA → NHL—why this path is now possible and how new NCAA eligibility rules have changed everything. (39:00)With junior and college hockey evolving, players, parents, and coaches need to understand how these changes impact development, recruiting, and pro aspirations.Let us know what you think—how is the path changing from minor hockey to the CHL and NCAA on to PRO?*This episode experienced some technical difficulties with the audio stream - we will work to correct this*-Become a MEMBER to support the show!Want to sponsor? Contact Us HERE.

As we begin to wrap up our second season of working with multiple youth hockey organizations across North America, this week Topher and Jeff talk about the top 10 things they've learned about youth hockey this year. Special thanks to all of the organizations we have worked with in our Youth Hockey Organization Blueprint. If you feel like your organization or team could benefit from working with us, check out the referral link below! BLUEPRINT ORGANIZATION REFERRAL 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! Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank TikTok: @HockeyThinkTank Facebook: TheHockeyThinkTank

Josh Levine discusses the various challenges facing youth hockey, including scheduling inconsistencies, locker room issues, rising costs, and the importance of multi-sport participation. He emphasizes the need for better scheduling practices, the impact of overtraining, and the significance of foundational skills in young athletes. Levine advocates for gamifying skill development to enhance engagement and learning among younger players, while also addressing the misconceptions parents have about athletic development. Connect with Josh Levine:

This week Topher and Jeff talk with Mike Mottau and Brian Yandle from The Rink Shrinks podcast. We are very excited to announce that they have joined our community to help bring positive change to the hockey world, so be sure to join us at Community.TheHockeyThinkTank.com to not miss a moment of our collaboration! In this episode we talk about: — What the HTT community is and how to join — Jeff and Topher's hockey career and their path to starting the HTT — How the best players are the best athletes — How our goal is to make the game fun and make sure players want to come back 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! Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank TikTok: @HockeyThinkTank Facebook: TheHockeyThinkTank