
Episode 291 - Brad Berry & Mike Schafer
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we throw it back to a “10 Questions” episode (from 2020) that Topher did with Brad Berry (North Dakota Head Coach) & Mike Schafer (Cornell Head Coach)...
18 Dec 20231h 9min

SHORT SHIFTS - DIFFERENT WAYS TO TIE SKATES
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about the different ways that players prefer to tie their skates (for efficiency, speed, comfort, stability, etc.) and why.TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK...
15 Dec 202310min

SHORT SHIFTS - DIVVYING UP ICE TIME
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Topher wants to tackle a topic that he was asked about recently - divvying up ice time and managing the bench. Everyone has an opinion, so BUCKLE UP!TEN MINUTES ON TH...
13 Dec 202310min

Episode 290 - Jessi Feld
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Topher and Jeff welcome Toph’s sister, Jessi Feld, on the podcast. Jessi is a hockey sister, a hockey mom to FOUR boys, and a long-time educator with ...
11 Dec 20231h 28min

SHORT SHIFTS - PHONES
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs tackles a topic that every coach and parent has an opinion about - PHONES! The guys talk about the reality of players using their phones and how they can affect ...
8 Dec 202310min

SHORT SHIFTS - BODY CHECKING
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Topher wants to talk about BODY CHECKING! The guys tackle some of the best ways to teach how to hit, how to take a hit, and when to start introducing those concepts th...
6 Dec 202310min

Episode 289 - Dr. Cassidy Preston
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Topher and Jeff welcome back Dr. Cassidy Preston to talk some sports psychology. He is a performance coach, author, and speaker with a new book out ca...
4 Dec 20231h 19min

SHORT SHIFTS - SHOWCASES vs. TOURNAMENTS
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to know what’s up with all the showcases these days?! The guys talk about the overuse of the word “showcase” (especially for the younger ages), and reminis...
1 Dec 202310min





















