The Coaching Career Path With Guest Tom Peffall, Mercyhurst University’s Head Coach-in-Waiting - EP 368
This week Topher flies solo to talk in person with Tom Peffall, the head coach-in-waiting for Mercyhurst University’s Division I Men’s Ice Hockey team. We’ve talked a lot on the podcast about the diff...
9 Jun 20251h 12min
FRIDAY FACEOFF - STICKING UP FOR YOUR TEAMMATES?!
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about sticking up for your teammates on the ice. Even though the physicality changes at each level, the common factor across all age groups is how...
6 Jun 202510min
SHORT SHIFTS - FLOW/SKILL DRILLS
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about what he calls “flow drills” and what Toph calls “skill drills.” We discuss what they are, what to include, and when to incorporate them into ...
4 Jun 202515min
Navigating the Youth Hockey Journey as a Parent & Going Behind the Scenes of Slap Shot, With Guests Dave & Christian Hanson - EP 367
This week Topher and Jeff talk with Dave Hanson and his son, Christian Hanson. Dave is best known for his role as one of the Hanson brothers in the 1977 classic hockey movie, Slap Shot. This episode i...
2 Jun 20251h 10min
FRIDAY FACEOFF - PARENT/NON PARENT COACHES?!
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about the pros and cons of having parent vs non parent coaches for your youth hockey team. We know the hockey community feels strongly about this ...
30 Mai 202511min
SHORT SHIFTS - THE ROYAL ROAD
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about what the royal road is and how making a play across it significantly increases your chances of scoring. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW!...
28 Mai 202511min
The American-Born Journey to the NHL: Diverse Development Paths to the Highest Levels of Hockey - EP 366
This week Topher and Jeff fly solo to break down the various development paths to the top league in the world. There were 288 American players that played at least one game in the NHL during the 2023-...
26 Mai 20251h 50min
FRIDAY FACEOFF - MAPLE LEAFS CHOKE AGAIN?!
On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs and their unfortunate recent playoff runs. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, downlo...
23 Mai 202512min
