Swan Hockey

Eric Swanick(@swancommander) and Kitchener Rangers(OHL) scout Bill Underwood discuss the misguided spending habits of hockey families.

Leo Gould is the U.S.A. Scout for the 2025 QMJHL Champion Moncton Wildcats. Leo sits down with Eric Swanick to discuss the magic in Moncton.

Eric Swanick and Kitchener Rangers(OHL) scout Bill Underwood discuss the draft results; Kitchener's success as well as the place of the CHL, NCAA, USHL, and USNTDP in this year's draft.

Eric Swanick and Bill Underwood discuss the NCDC expansion to Canada. What does this do for the NCDC? How will it stack up to the Canadian Jr. 'A' leagues already in that territory?

Cam Robichaud is the head coach of the New Hampshire Mountain Kings(NAHL). Cam and Eric talk the morning of the draft to discuss draft strategy, approach, and what it means for players.

Fred Harbinson is the President/General Manager/Head Coach of the Penticton Vees(WHL). The Vees have been the face of the BCHL and one of the most storied franchises in all of Jr. 'A' hockey over the years. In addition to having produced many NHL draft picks, the Vees have been a top choice for player development to the NCAA Division 1 level. Now with their exit from the BCHL and entrance into the WHL, the Vees look to continue that performance at the highest level of junior hockey.

Ross Colton is #20 for the Colorado Avalanche(NHL). Ross won a Stanley Cup in 2021 with the Tampa Bay Lightning where he scored the cup clinching goal. In this episode, Eric Swanick and Ross Colton discuss, Ross's journey(including stops in Cedar Rapids-USHL, University of Vermont-NCAA D1, and Syracuse-AHL) and mentality to the NHL as well as his current habits and day to day that he executes with the Colorado Avalanche.

Last hockey season saw Major Junior players become eligible to play at the NCAA Division I level. The ACHA has followed suit. Now on the heels of NCAA Division III making the same change, a new clear cut development structure has been set in motion. This upcoming season will be the first with the new structure. What does it mean? What will it bring? How will teams recruit? Join Swan Hockey's Eric Swanick and special guest Bill Underwood for this "fly around" of the new structure!