Podcasts about youth hockey

On today's FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about volunteer burnout. Our sport wouldn't be anything without every single person who gives their time in some capacity. With that said, volunteering can often be a thankless job and burnout is common. The problem is not that people don't care enough, it's that we keep asking caring people to carry too much. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! Shout out to this Friday Faceoff supporter: Titan BattleGear 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.

On today's SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk all about 2-on-1s. If you get a 2-on-1 opportunity, you have to bury the puck. Let's talk about how to increase your chances of scoring. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! Shout out to this Short Shifts supporter: SkateTech Skate Sharpening & Equipment Repair 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 week Topher and Jeff talk with Dave Moss, former 500+ game NHL player and University of Michigan alum. Moss was drafted to the NHL as a 7th rounder, but didn't play Tier 1 hockey growing up - he only played AA and high school. Now as a youth hockey coach himself, he joins us to talk about his path to the NHL. In this episode we talk about: — Being careful to not strip confidence from young players — Asking the kids what they truly want — The innate resiliency of young athletes — The best way to teach passing at the younger levels 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! FREE Hockey Player BundleFREE Hockey Coach Bundle FREE Hockey Parent Bundle 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.

On today's SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about something that most people don't like to talk about: politics in youth hockey. Sometimes politics are real, but often the perception of politics is the bigger issue. Join us to discuss the things you can do as a parent, coach, or organization to make the experience better for everyone involved. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! Shout out to this Short Shifts supporter: SkateTech Skate Sharpening & Equipment Repair 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 week Topher and Jeff talk with John O'Sullivan, founder of Changing the Game Project. O'Sullivan's new book, “Captain: The Athlete's Guide to Being an Exceptional Team Leader,” is designed to help athletes learn how to lead. He joins the podcast to explain that leadership is a skill that can be obtained through hard work. In this episode we talk about: — How coaches can develop their leaders in the locker room — Setting a competitive standard as a coach — Captains operating as the “middleman” between the coach and players — Being a thermostat, not a thermometer 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! O'SULLIVAN'S NEW BOOK CHANGING THE GAME PROJECT 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.

On today's FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph brings on HTT team members Matt & Steph to talk about how youth hockey doesn't have a recruitment problem, it has a retention problem. Organizations spend a lot of energy recruiting new players, but then face challenges with loyalty from their families. We find that families more often leave because of the experience, rather than hockey reasons. The good news is we have a ton of solutions for you to improve your retention rates. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! Shout out to this Friday Faceoff supporter: Titan BattleGear 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.

On today's SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about Jakub Dobeš, who trained with Vechs, and has an incredible story on how he got to where he is now. We talk all about what makes Dobeš special to highlight that everyone has a different path. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! Shout out to this Short Shifts supporter: SkateTech Skate Sharpening & Equipment Repair 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.

Dan and Gaardsy react to and discuss a recent story regarding the costs of youth hockey (and broaden out the discussion to youth sports in general) and what has happened to the traditional youth sports programs run by communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy react to and discuss a recent story regarding the costs of youth hockey (and broaden out the discussion to youth sports in general) and what has happened to the traditional youth sports programs run by communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Topher and Jeff fly solo to talk about how to play defense. A couple of weeks ago, we did an episode on how to score more goals, so now it's time to talk about keeping pucks out of the net. In this episode we talk about: — Getting players to buy in to playing defensively — The importance of communication & effort — How defense is not just in the defensive zone — How to take time and space away from really good players 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! LIGHT THE LAMP: HOW TO SCORE MORE GOALS - EP 414 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.

On today's SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about what we call quicksand, which is when things don't seem to be going well as a player and you start to lose confidence in yourself and your abilities. Listen as we give our best advice and tools to navigate through it. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! Shout out to this Short Shifts supporter: SkateTech Skate Sharpening & Equipment Repair 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.

In today’s episode, Jay catches up with former Los Angeles King, Gabe Gauthier. The two discuss the growth of Hockey in southern Utah, the state of youth hockey, and growing programs and markets that are nontraditional. They also talk about the changes in college Hockey and Gabe’s new book, Beaches to Benches.

The guys are back with a packed episode covering everything from NHL playoff intensity to youth hockey development and coaching philosophy. Motts shares stories from his Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame weekend, while BY breaks down his trip to a major spring hockey tournament in Philadelphia. The crew dives into Stanley Cup playoff storylines, offensive-zone trends in today's game, the Vezina Trophy finalists, and what makes teams like Carolina and Colorado so dangerous this time of year. They also tackle youth hockey lineup management, communication between coaches and families, AAA vs. AA development paths, and the growing impact of the transfer portal and junior hockey recruiting. Plus, thoughts on the USHL Phase II draft process, roller hockey memories, and one unforgettable OHL press conference moment. Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe! Check us out on YouTube! : Bleav Hockey - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Final pod of the season and we wrapped it up the only way we know how.We dive into AAA hockey, getting into the good, the bad, and some of the stuff people don't always want to talk about. What works, what doesn't, and where things might be headed. Honest takes to close out the year.Had to take a quick detour into Puffy at the Masters because it was too good not to touch on.We also run through all the finals and where things are at as the season comes to an end, a few surprises, a few things that played out exactly how you'd expect.And of course, we finish it off with the final Song of the Week.Good way to close the season.

Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with former NHL tough guy and current youth hockey head coach, David Clarkson! Clarky joins the boys to discuss the importance of coaching kids in today's game and what it was like playing with Motts and playing in the NHL. BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his Motts moment lock of the week. Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe! Check us out on YouTube! : Bleav Hockey - YouTube Email: RinkShrinks@gmail.com Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks Twitter: @RinkShrinks Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: TSR Hockey My Hockey Rankings Franklin Sports Neutral Zone FanDuel Revive DNA- Revive | Sleep, Performance & Health Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Topher and Jeff fly solo to give our best advice to all of the hockey parents out there. The hockey world can be tough to figure out, whether you're new to the sport, experiencing a different level, or if you are just feeling like you still haven't found your way. We're here to help you navigate that journey. In this episode we talk about: — Putting yourself around the best people — Running your own race — Finding the positive in every situation — That it's all about communication — The power of finding your why 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! NEWSLETTER SIGN UP 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.

Thursday Hour 2: More on Cyclone WBB, Iowa Wild goalie Cal Petersen makes donation to DM Youth Hockey

This week Topher talks with Matt Thomas and Steph Dukesherer, two members of the HTT squad that work directly with our youth hockey organization partners. The Hockey Think Tank's Organizational Blueprint is designed to give clubs clear direction, purpose, and organization. If you think we could help your organization with any of the topics we talked about today, click the link below! Refer Your Organization In this episode we talk about: — Navigating tryouts — Parent education — Best communication practices — Tools to increase retention rates — Youth hockey boards 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! The 5 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Youth Hockey Boards 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.

On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Bruins defenseman Jordan Harris to chat about Harris' Huskies. The guys get into the future of youth hockey, growing the game and inside hockey questions. They also discuss why the Bruins have exceeded expectations this season.  0:00 - Welcome in Bruins defenseman Jordan Harris 0:23 - Jordan Harris on Harris' Huskies 2:31 - Growing up playing Youth Hockey 9:45 - Jordan on specializing in one sport 16:40 - Prizepicks 17:35 - On playing for his hometown team 20:30 - What is Bruins dressing room like? 22:35 - On relationship with Jeremy Swayman & Joonas Korpisalo 24:42 - Relationship with Boston Bruins coaching staff 28:08 - What makes forwards so hard to play against?  33:20 - What's coming up with Harris' Huskies 34:32 - Wrapping up! Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by:

This isn't just about sports it's about life lessons, confidence, and rethinking what winning really means. If you're raising kids, or just want to laugh at how parents lose their minds over stuff that's supposed to be fun, this episode is your new MVP.And hey, if you ever thought youth coaching was a nightmare, wait until you hear our wild, totally genius idea: live feedback panels for every game, judged by real pros, and delivered directly to parents and kids. Yep, we're talking about turning sports into a reality TV show parental drama included.Whether you're in the game already or just here for the laughs, this episode will leave you wondering if we're all just trying to be the best… at parenting. Or at least, not embarrassing ourselves on the sidelines.Perfect for parents, coaches, or anyone who's ever thought winning isn't everything—it's about how you play the game (and what you teach your kids along the way).Get ready to laugh, learn, and maybe even chill out a little because your kid isn't just the best. They're perfect just the way they are.Why this works: We hook listeners with the relatable chaos of sports parenting, then give hilarious but insightful takes on entitlement, confidence, and what truly makes a kid successful making everyone nod, smile, and hit replay. This episode is perfect for parents tired of the drama, sports fans who love a good laugh, and anyone who wants a smarter, cooler approach to raising resilient kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder what happens when youth hockey turns into the real-life version of "Gossip Girl"? Spoiler alert: parents sleeping with coaches, secret affairs, and grandma throwing sticks with the precision of a stand-up comic. If you've ever questioned the sanity of youth sports, buckle up, because this episode is your front-row seat to the chaos—and trust us, it's juicier than a soap opera binge.We dive headfirst into the scandalous world of team secrets: coaches hooking up with moms, moms flashing boobs on the ice, and the undercover rules players and parents pretend not to break. Plus, you'll discover how hockey tournaments are basically adult reality TV—minus the cameras where chaos reigns, and everyone's fighting over ice time, hookups, and reputation. Oh, and did we mention grandma's throwing sticks? Yeah, it gets THAT wild.From behind-the-scenes secrets of birthday skates that aren't so innocent, to the cutthroat parental politics that make "Game of Thrones" look tame—this episode lays bare the messy, hilarious truth about youth sports. Think it's just about tiny skaters? Nope. It's about power, secrets, and the hilarious lengths some will go to for a shot at glory (or just a good hookup).If you've ever survived a soccer game or watched from the bleachers while the drama unfolds, this episode is your ultimate guilty pleasure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the annual Ely Film Festival and two young Indigenous athletes to watch on the hockey rinks.-----Producer: Chaz Wagner, Dan NinhamEditor: Chaz Wagner, CJ YoungerAnchor: Marie RockMixing & mastering: Chris Harwood Image: Daimon Gardner playing hockey for St. Cloud State University [credit: Kayden Kircher, SCSU Athletics]-----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/instagram.com/mnnativenews/ Never miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.