x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

thehockeythinktank

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!

sports hockey

All Episodes

01:26:08

An Honest Conversation on the Balance in Youth Hockey...

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/08/04

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

en

00:11:58

FRIDAY FACEOFF - COLLEGE HOCKEY TRANSFER PORTAL?!

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/08/04

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about the changing college hockey landscape. In this three part series, we first talk about the transfer portal: what it is and how it will drastically affect college hockey going forward. 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: TheHockeyThinkTank

en

00:19:08

SHORT SHIFTS - WATCHING GAME FOOTAGE WITH HELIOS HOCKEY

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/07/30

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph talks to HELIOS Hockey’s JP Buckley, former Boston University and Bruins Video Coach. We talk about the HELIOS Sensor, the benefits of watching your game footage, and the chance to win your very own HELIOS tracker. Check out the challenge at the link below.HELIOS HOCKEY CHALLENGE 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

en

01:06:58

Smaller Players, Resiliency, & Developing with...

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/07/29

This week Topher and Jeff talk with Kevin Clark, former University of Alaska Anchorage men’s ice hockey team player, former DEL and AHL player, and current player development and video analysis coach with Cascade Hockey. In this episode we talk about: — Mentality of being a smaller player — Getting kicked off teams and facing adversity head on — Focusing on developing yourself by becoming a versatile player — Watching your games to find patterns and specific skills you need to work on AND SO MUCH

en

00:11:47

FRIDAY FACEOFF - HEAD COACH/ASSISTANT COACH RELATIONSHIP

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/07/25

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to answer a listener question about the relationship between a head coach and an assistant coach in youth hockey. How do you best utilize your assistant coaches? And if you are on different pages, how can you best work that out as an assistant?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:

en

00:10:39

SHORT SHIFTS - POWER PLAY HABITS

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/07/23

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about the habits that teams have that make their power plays successful.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

en

01:11:33

Set Yourself up for Success by Surrounding Yourself...

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/07/21

This week Topher and Jeff talk with Rob Hutson, former D1 player at the University of Illinois Chicago, former professional hockey player, and now dad to the famous Hutson hockey players: Quinn, Lane, Cole, and Lars. We talk about navigating the youth hockey experience all the way from beginner to pro.In this episode we talk about: — The overuse of the phrase “trust the process” and what does it even mean? — Surrounding your kids with the best people — Raising the Hutson kids and their experience

en

00:10:42

FRIDAY FACEOFF - REST & RECOVERY?!

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/07/18

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about almost every youth player’s least favorite aspect of hockey: rest and recovery. What you do off the ice is just as, if not more important than what you do on the ice. Listen as we talk best practices to make sure you’re 100% ready to go every time you hit the ice.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):

en

00:10:59

SHORT SHIFTS - MIDDLE OF THE ICE

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/07/16

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about why the middle of the ice is so important and how we should be talking about it to our players, both offensively and defensively.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:

en

01:18:37

Hockey Academies: Let’s Discuss the Pros & Cons With...

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/07/14

This week Topher and Jeff talk with Shawn Pauly, former University of Connecticut men’s ice hockey player and now Director of GForce Sports Academy. We fundamentally recognize that everyone has a different path in hockey and there is not a specific journey that will make you more successful. The reality is more hockey academies are opening across the country and many parents are curious if that environment would be a good fit for their player. We hope this episode gives parents and players some

en

00:10:17

FRIDAY FACEOFF - BENCHING PLAYERS?!

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/07/11

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about benching players. We answer the how, when, and why questions about this development and discipline tool. It can be a tough subject for coaches and parents to navigate, so let’s get into it.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: TheHockeyThinkTank

en

00:10:58

SHORT SHIFTS - PASSING

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/07/09

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about passing. It is one of THE most important elements of the game, so let’s dive into everything passing.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

en

01:11:57

Concussion Prevention, Detection, & Treatment With...

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/07/07

This week Topher and Jeff talk with Eric Walsky & Mathieu Falbriard from Bearmind Tech. As former players significantly impacted by concussions, Walsky and Falbriard founded Bearmind Tech to help with concussion detection and improving brain injury management. So many concussions either go undetected entirely, or receive delayed treatment. Bearmind’s monitoring device was designed to change that.In this episode we talk about: — How 70% of concussions are diagnosed after games, meaning that most

en

00:10:28

FRIDAY FACEOFF - FINDING YOUR NEW LOCKER ROOM?!

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/07/04

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about a post Vechs shared to his Instagram about finding your new locker room. As hockey players, we get so used to always having a team, that when we stop playing it can feel lonely. Having people that resonate with you is so incredibly important, so get out there, and find your new locker room.TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! Follow us: IG:

en

00:10:34

SHORT SHIFTS - STICK BATTLES

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/07/02

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about stick battles. We are seeing a trend toward using stick battles over checking to create turnovers, so let’s talk about how to win them.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:

en

01:08:46

Breaking Down the Latest Hockey Buzzword,...

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/06/30

This week Topher and Jeff talk with Jon Lounsbury, player development coach for multiple NHL players and owner of 11 Hockey. We have heard about the word “development” being thrown around frequently and big promises from coaches to develop players, but what does that even mean? In this episode we discuss Lounsbury’s take on how to truly help players develop and thrive.In this episode we talk about: — Giving the game back to the kids by asking what they want — End-of-season exit meetings and giving

en

00:11:04

FRIDAY FACEOFF - CONCUSSIONS?!

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/06/27

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to answer a listener's question about concussions: As a parent, how do you best support your player who has a concussion? We cover how to reduce your chances of getting one and the best practices when dealing with concussions.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:

en

00:11:01

SHORT SHIFTS - DEFENDING A LEAD IN THE 3RD PERIOD

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/06/25

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about defending a lead in the 3rd period. We talk about the mentality you need to have coming out of the locker room and stepping on the ice to finish the game with a win.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):

en

00:55:49

College Recruiting, Having a High Compete Level, &...

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/06/23

This week Topher and Jeff talk with Bryn Chyzyk, general manager of the University of North Dakota Men’s ice hockey team. After years as a general manager in the USHL, he was recently hired as the Fighting Hawks GM for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. In this episode we talk about: — How player interviews are playing a bigger role in getting recruited — How being a late bloomer is an advantage — How a high compete level immediately increases a player’s chance of getting recruited — Recognizing that

en

00:10:57

FRIDAY FACEOFF - CREATING CHANGE THROUGH COLLABORATION?!

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast ·

2025/06/20

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about how to create change on a micro level right where you’re at. There are so many good people in hockey, so why is it so messed up? Let’s talk about how to start creating some positive change in your environment. 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:

en

860 results

Similar Podcasts

Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Elan Dubrofsky and Brian Kom

Daily Fantasy Sports by Ship It Nation

Ship It Nation

Fantasy Football Today

CBS Sports, Fantasy Football, FFT, NFL,...

Bring The Pain

Heat00veride

ESPN SportsCenter Update

ESPN