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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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An Inside Look Of An Elite Goaltender’s Mind With Guest Jakub Dobeš, Current Montreal Canadiens Goalie - EP 347
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This week Topher and Jeff talk with Jakub Dobeš, current Montreal Canadiens goaltender. Listen as we dive into the mind of an elite athlete to understand what it takes to make it to the highest stage in our sport. In this episode we talk about: — Dobeš’ “late bloomer” path to the NHL — An inside look into life as an NHL player — How the most valuab…
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FRIDAY FACEOFF - WHAT CAN SAVE THE HOCKEY WORLD?!
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On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to discuss a question he received: “What does the youth hockey world need more of, better, or something different than it already has right now?” TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank …
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Here is another one of our favorite past Short Shifts as we get back into the swing of the new year! … On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph’s topic is - NUTRITION. It’s such an important component for any athlete to reach their potential and Vechs HAS THOUGHTS that you’re not going to want to miss! TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreci…
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Never Knowing When Someone Is Watching, Feeling Left Behind, & Always Doing the Right Thing With Guest Derek Stephens, Former Pro Player - EP 346
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This week Topher and Jeff talk with Derek Stephens, former college and professional hockey player. Stephens is currently involved at the youth level with his own kids playing and joins us this episode to discuss the taboo topics of youth hockey. In this episode we talk about: — How you never know when someone is watching, so strive to be your best …
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A LOVE LETTER TO THE HOCKEY MOMS FROM TOPHER'S DAD
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In place of today’s Friday Faceoff episode, Toph reads a letter his dad sent to Jess, Toph’s little sister. Grab the tissues and send this episode to all of the moms and mom figures in your life 🤧 We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank TikT…
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Happy New Year fam! The boys are on holiday break, so we have a rerun of one of our most popular Short Shifts for you guys! On today's SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about consistency. What players, and coaches, can do individually (with preparation, routines, habits) to help with team consistency. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! W…
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Home for the Holidays with Toph & Jeff: The Christmas Special - EP 345
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This week Topher and Jeff are home for the holidays in Chicago with the whole fam to bring you a Christmas special episode. This episode helped us remember our why and we hope you enjoy getting to know us and those closest to us a little better. Happy holidays from all of us at the Hockey Think Tank! Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.…
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FRIDAY FACEOFF - WHAT AGE TO START CHECKING?!
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On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph and Vechs discuss the controversial topic: what age should we allow youth players to start checking? 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: @HockeyThinkTa…
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SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO COACH REALLY YOUNG PLAYERS
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Merry Christmas fam! On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to answer a question from one of our listeners: how do you best coach really young players? What drills can you do to balance making it fun, but also continue to develop their skating and stick abilities? TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, com…
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Things to Know for Those Aspiring to Play High Level Hockey With Guest Drew Shore, Former NHL Player - EP 344
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This week Topher and Jeff talk with Drew Shore, former college and NHL player. This is a must listen episode for those aspiring to play high level hockey. In this episode we talk about: — How development is a process: find the best fitting program, not the flashiest — Earning more rope by working hard every day — The emotions of the game and trying…
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FRIDAY FACEOFF - ICING VS NO ICING ON PENALTY KILLS?!
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On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph and Vechs debate allowing icing on penalty kills at the youth level. Are you pro icing or pro non-icing? 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: @HockeyTh…
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SHORT SHIFTS - SKILL DISCREPANCY WITHIN TEAMS
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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about teams that have a wide range of skill and how to best coach the skill discrepancy. 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 Rep…
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Too Serious, Too Soon: The Professionalization of Youth Hockey - EP 343
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This week Topher and Jeff continue their heated discussion from our latest FRIDAY FACEOFF episode on AAA Mite Hockey. We had so much to say on that episode, that we had to keep it going and transition into the topic of the professionalization of youth hockey. In this episode we talk about: — The pressure to perform and how it’s making kids fall out…
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On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph and Vechs discuss the controversial topic of Mite AAA hockey. Pop in your headphones and buckle up as we got FIRED UP this episode. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! (...plus a couple of minutes again, excuse our rant!) We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites…
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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about playing 4 on 4. We discuss defensive and offensive strategies that we recommend to master 4 on 4 play. 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 Sharp…
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Prioritizing Relationships In Coaching, ACHA Hockey, & Being A Las Vegas Shooting Victim With Guest Nick Robone - EP 342
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This week Topher and Jeff talk with guest Nick Robone, current University of Nevada, Las Vegas Men’s Ice Hockey Associate Head Coach. We cover so many different topics in this episode, it’s truly a listen for any player, parent, or coach of the game. In this episode we talk about: — Prioritizing relationships over the X’s and O’s in coaching — Amer…
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On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph and Vechs discuss the cost of hockey. We asked on our socials if you can play Tier 1 hockey for less than $20,000 per year, and we received A LOT of responses, so let’s get this 🔥 conversation going. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! (…plus a couple of minutes!) We appreciate every listen, download, comm…
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