The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

Epizody

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  FRIDAY FACEOFF - LACK OF PARENT EDUCATION IN YOUTH HOCKEY 02.10.2026 11min
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  SHORT SHIFTS - USING THE BACK OF THE NET 30.09.2026 12min
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  Prioritize Fun First & Development Will Follow, with Guest Pete Lenes (Swaggy P), Elev802 Owner - EP 436 28.09.2026 1h 25min

  This week Topher and Jeff bring on Pete Lenes, Elev802 Hockey Training owner and famously known on Instagram as Swaggy P. During his 10-year professional hockey career, Lenes played in the AHL, ECHL, and in both Denmark and Austria. Lenes now uses his platform and training company to help the next generation of hockey players develop a love for the game.
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  FRIDAY FACEOFF - WHAT TO KNOW WHEN TRANSITIONING TO THE NEXT LEVEL 25.09.2026 14min
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  SHORT SHIFTS - 5 KEYS TO PRACTICE PLANNING 23.09.2026 22min
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  Bigger Than the Game: Life Lessons Learned Through Hockey - EP 435 21.09.2026 1h

  This week Jeff is back from paternity leave and joins Topher to talk about things bigger than the game. Hockey, and sports in general, teaches us great life lessons that carry far beyond the rink.
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  FRIDAY FACEOFF - STAY-TO-PLAY MODEL 18.09.2026 18min
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  SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO PLAY A 1-ON-1 DEFENSIVELY 16.09.2026 10min
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  Keys to Finding Success in Your Hockey Journey Regardless of Your Level, with Guest Greg Rallo, AHL Milwaukee Admirals Assistant Coach - EP 434 14.09.2026 1h 2min

  This week Topher and Jeff bring on Greg Rallo, AHL Milwaukee Admirals Assistant Coach. Rallo played only one year of Tier 1 hockey before playing junior hockey in the North American Hockey League, and then went on to play at Ferris State for 4 years. He later played 12 years professionally in the ECHL, AHL, DEL, and NHL. Since retiring, he has now been a coach at the professional level for over 9 years.
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  FRIDAY FACEOFF - SPONSOR MY ATHLETE 11.09.2026 10min
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  SHORT SHIFTS - DRILL DESIGN & PRACTICE PLANNING WITH IHS 09.09.2026 11min
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  Stories and Observations From A Lifetime in Hockey, with Guest Gordie Stafford, Shattuck-St. Mary’s Former Head Coach - EP 433 07.09.2026 1h 19min

  This week Topher and Jeff bring on Gordie Stafford, current Mental Performance & Mindset Coach and former Head Coach of the Shattuck-St. Mary’s women’s ice hockey team. Stafford has coached some of the top players in the game and brings incredible wisdom to this episode. To get more awesome insight, go check out his new book, “The Journey and Its Rewards: Stories and Observations From A Lifetime in Hockey.”
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  FRIDAY FACEOFF - PRIVATE EQUITY IN YOUTH SPORTS 04.09.2026 12min
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  SHORT SHIFTS - FAVORITE BATTLE DRILLS 02.09.2026 10min
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  Qualities of Successful Youth Hockey Directors, Presidents, Coaches, & Parents, with Guests Matt & Steph, HTT Teammates - EP 432 31.08.2026 1h 13min

  This week Topher and Jeff bring on HTT teammates Matt & Steph to talk about the top qualities of the most successful youth hockey directors, presidents, coaches, and parents. Matt & Steph work with some of the best organizations across North America every day, so they join us to share what they’ve learned.
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  FRIDAY FACEOFF - CREATING BUY IN FOR YOUR CLUB 28.08.2026 14min
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  SHORT SHIFTS - THE COACHES THAT SHAPED ME INTO THE PERSON I AM TODAY 26.08.2026 13min
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  Top 10 Clips From the Hockey Think Tank, with Guest Bobby Scott, Toph’s Dad - EP 431 24.08.2026 1h 11min

  This week Topher brings on his dad to revisit some of our favorite clips from the almost 8 years we’ve been doing this podcast. Whether you’re a long time fan or a new listener, this episode is a must-listen to get incredible advice from some of the top minds in the game.
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  FRIDAY FACEOFF - WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DECIDE TO LEAVE AN ORGANIZATION? 21.08.2026 18min
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  SHORT SHIFTS - SMALL GROUP TRAINING 19.08.2026 12min