Breaking Down the Modern Game: Fine Details, Current Trends, & Shooting Techniques With Guest Mike McGinnis, NorCan Hockey - EP 363
This week Topher and Jeff talk with Mike McGinnis, player development coach with NorCan Hockey. Using his experience with Hockey Alberta and his current business, McGinnis provided us with some great ...
5 Mai 20251h 21min
FRIDAY FACEOFF - THE DECLINE OF REC HOCKEY?!
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about the decline of recreational and house league hockey. There is an immense pressure to jump to the next level as quickly as possible, so we’re...
2 Mai 202510min
SHORT SHIFTS - COMPETE LEVEL
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about one of the most important things every player needs: a high compete level. What does that mean? Let’s talk about it! TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK ...
30 Apr 202512min
Let’s Talk All Things Goaltending With Guest Steve Thompson, USA Hockey Manager of Player Development for Goaltending - EP 362
This week Topher and Jeff talk with Steve Thompson, Manager of Player Development for Goaltending for USA Hockey. Thompson played college hockey at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and now is an int...
28 Apr 20251h 30min
FRIDAY FACEOFF - RESTING PLAYERS FOR PLAYOFFS?!
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about resting players going into the playoffs. Join us for this controversial topic on whether or not the best players should sit the final games ...
25 Apr 202510min
SHORT SHIFTS - GETTING THE PUCK TO THE MIDDLE OF THE ICE
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about getting the puck to the middle of the ice. We discuss why it is so important and how it can help you in different areas of the game. TEN MINUT...
23 Apr 202510min
The Importance of Unstructured Play, Practice, & Hockey IQ With Guest Paul Caufield, Dad to Cole Caufield - EP 361
This week Topher and Jeff talk with Paul Caufield, dad to Cole Caufield of the NHL Montreal Canadiens. Caufield not only played hockey himself, but also coached and still runs a rink in Stevens Point,...
21 Apr 20251h 7min
FRIDAY FACEOFF - BALANCING INDIVIDUAL AMBITION WITH WHAT'S BEST FOR THE TEAM?!
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about balancing individual ambition with wanting to win and being a good teammate. We use Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin’s latest breaking reco...
18 Apr 202511min
