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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast brings incredible stories, interviews, and great perspective from some of the top hockey minds in the game. Hosted by Topher Scott & Jeff LoVecchio, our podcast will educate and inspire all those that love the game! For all the players, coaches, and hockey parents out there...make this your Go-To show on your way to the rink! Join our Community here!
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Advice For Parents, Being Your Authentic Self, and Learning To Overcome Fear With Guest Jason Podollan - EP 338
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This week Topher and Jeff talk with Jason Podollan, former NHL Player and current mindset and performance coach. Utilizing the adversity he faced during his career, Podollan created Up My Hockey, a resource for players to help them navigate their hockey journey. In this episode we talk about: — Advice for parents of kids who are struggling and how …
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On today’s episode… we have week two of our new segment where we pick a controversial topic in the hockey world and debate both sides. Today's hot topic: parent coaches vs paid coaches at the youth level and which is better. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! …
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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about winning the third period when you’re already winning the game. Do you change your strategy? Or keep playing the same way? Let’s talk about 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 …
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USA Hockey, Smaller Players, & The Importance of Scanning With Guest Jason Guerriero - EP 337
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This week Topher and Jeff talk with Jason Guerriero, one of the Directors of Player Development at USA Hockey. We discuss Guerriero’s long history with the game as a player, coach, and now as a leader with USA Hockey. In this episode we talk about: — The importance of scanning: some of the best players in the world are scanners — Being a smaller pl…
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On today’s episode… we have a new segment for you guys! Every Friday we’ll be picking a controversial topic in the hockey world and letting the fiery conversation fly. Your mission: help us name this segment. Message us with your ideas on whatever platform you follow us on and we’ll be picking our favorite 🔥 Today we discuss why the heck we’ve got …
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SHORT SHIFTS - SHORT SHIFTS ON SHORT SHIFTS
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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about… short shifts! Time your line changes to win periods and set yourself up for success. Make sure to tune back in this Friday for something new and fiery hitting the pod 🔥 TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social site…
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Getting Inside The Minds Of NHL GMs With Guest Craig Custance - EP 336
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This week Topher and Jeff talk with Craig Custance, Head of Creative Development for The Athletic and author of The Franchise: The Business of Building Winning Teams. We discuss some of the top general managers of the NHL and their processes to create winning teams and cultures. In this episode we talk about: — Craig’s new book about the top NHL ge…
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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about advice for backup goalies who are not happy in their role and want to increase their playing time. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank TikTok…
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SHORT SHIFTS - WATCH HOW YOUR FAVORITE PLAYERS PLAY
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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about how to benefit your game by watching your favorite player play. Model your game based on their habits, puck touches, and choices and watch your development skyrocket. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!…
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Earn More Ice Time by Being a Tuba Player with Guest Christian Hanson - EP 335
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This week Topher and Jeff talk with Christian Hanson - that’s right HTT fam, you know the name. His dad is one of THE Hanson brothers from the movie Slap Shot. We talk about taking ownership in your hockey career and figuring out how to change your role to earn more ice time. In this episode we talk about: — Life with the Hanson name — “Being a tub…
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SHORT SHIFTS - DRIVING MIDDLE OFFENSIVELY
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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about getting to the middle of the ice offensively in order to create more options of play. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank TikTok: @HockeyThin…
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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about warmies and how to get the most out of your on-ice pregame routine. 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:…
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The Six C's of Hockey Development - Part 1 (Ep 334)
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The grind never stops here as Topher calls in from Calgary and joins Jeff to discuss the six C’s of hockey development. There are six traits players should have to succeed. Listen as we dive into the first three of six. Don't miss part two coming soon! In this episode we talk about: — Creativity — Competitiveness — Coachability AND SO MUCH MORE! Pl…
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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about challenging your players and pushing them outside of their comfort zone. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank TikTok: @HockeyThinkTank Faceboo…
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SHORT SHIFTS - FREE WAYS TO HELP YOUR PLAYER GET BETTER
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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs is up first again this week, and he wants to talk about some FREE ways that parents can help their players get better. Think outside the box and use what you already have at home! TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Shout …
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Kevin Shier Co-Founder of TOP Sports - Ep 333
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This week Toph and Jeff welcome the co-founder of TOP Sports, Kevin Shier, to the podcast. After seeing early specialization, hyper-competitiveness, and toxic sports environments become the norm in Toronto, TOP Sports was founded to create a more balanced youth sports model by focusing on player experience, long-term development, and a seasonal, se…
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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about killing plays fast, from both a player and a team perspective. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank TikTok: @HockeyThinkTank Facebook: TheHock…
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