SHORT SHIFTS - INTANGIBLE THINGS THAT SCOUTS LOOK FOR
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about the intangible things that scouts look for in players - because the scoresheet isn’t the only thing that catches recruiters’ attention. TEN MI...
15 Okt 202512min
Rethinking How We Develop Younger Hockey Players to Increase Retention Rates with Guests Judd Stauss & Tyler Palmiscno, East Grand Forks, MN Model - EP 386
This week Topher talks with Judd Stauss and Tyler Palmiscno, of East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Stauss runs the youth hockey program in their area and Palmiscno is the head coach of last year’s boys high...
13 Okt 20251h 5min
FRIDAY FACEOFF - PAYING TO WATCH YOUR KID PLAY?!
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about how some tournaments are charging parents to watch their kids play. We’ve heard they’re not only charging an entry fee, but also sometimes a...
10 Okt 202512min
SHORT SHIFTS - PENALTY KILL FORECHECK
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about penalty kill forechecks and how to make sure it’s difficult for the opposing team to enter the zone. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We...
8 Okt 202510min
The Big Debate: Full-Ice vs Half-Ice Mite Hockey with Guest Uncle Timmy - EP 385
This week Topher and Jeff bring back one of our most polarizing guests, Uncle Timmy, for a huge debate. We asked on our socials if anyone wanted to come on the show and debate whether mite hockey shou...
6 Okt 20251h 39min
FRIDAY FACEOFF - BENEFITS OF KEEP AWAY?!
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about the benefits of including keep away in every practice. We guarantee it will make your players better. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW!...
3 Okt 202510min
SHORT SHIFTS - GETTING CUT FROM TEAM USA
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph is on the road and wants to tell the story of the time he got cut from Team USA. This is great insight for parents and players navigating adversity. TEN MINUTES O...
1 Okt 202513min
Developing Thoughtful Hockey Players with Guest Derek Edwardson, Indiana Elite Hockey Director - EP 384
This week Topher and Jeff talk with Derek Edwardson, hockey director of the Indiana Elite Club out of Indianapolis. Edwardson played at Miami University and later played professionally in Europe. In t...
29 Sep 20251h 12min
