The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

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  SHORT SHIFTS - HOW TO PLAY A 1-ON-1 DEFENSIVELY 16.09.2026 10dk
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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 1sa 2dk

  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 10dk
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  SHORT SHIFTS - DRILL DESIGN & PRACTICE PLANNING WITH IHS 09.09.2026 11dk
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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 1sa 19dk

  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 12dk
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  SHORT SHIFTS - FAVORITE BATTLE DRILLS 02.09.2026 10dk
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  Qualities of Successful Youth Hockey Directors, Presidents, Coaches, & Parents, with Guests Matt & Steph, HTT Teammates - EP 432 31.08.2026 1sa 13dk

  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 14dk
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  SHORT SHIFTS - THE COACHES THAT SHAPED ME INTO THE PERSON I AM TODAY 26.08.2026 13dk
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  Top 10 Clips From the Hockey Think Tank, with Guest Bobby Scott, Toph’s Dad - EP 431 24.08.2026 1sa 11dk

  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 18dk
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  SHORT SHIFTS - SMALL GROUP TRAINING 19.08.2026 12dk
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  Do 1 Right Thing Every Day, with Guest Tyler Greenberg, D1RT Owner - EP 430 17.08.2026 1sa 15dk

  This week Topher and Jeff bring on Toph’s cousin, Tyler Greenberg, to talk about his hockey journey and the incredible company he recently founded. Greenberg played Tier 1 hockey, junior hockey, and a bit of D3 college hockey before before enlisting in the Navy & graduating BUDS. These collective experiences motivated him to create D1RT (Do 1 Right Thing), his supplement company that has a huge focus on bringing positivity to the world.
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  FRIDAY FACEOFF - BETTER PEOPLE MAKE BETTER HOCKEY PLAYERS 14.08.2026 11dk
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  SHORT SHIFTS - BUBBLE HOCKEY 12.08.2026 15dk
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  Implications of the New College Hockey Rules & Building a Life Outside of the Rink, with Guest Alexios Georgaklis, NCAA D3 Connecticut College Commit - EP 429 10.08.2026 1sa 22dk

  This week Topher and Jeff talk with Alexios Georgaklis, Surrounded by Good People CEO and Connecticut College commit. Georgaklis was expected to play NCAA Division 1 college hockey, but because of what has recently changed in college hockey, is now committed to Connecticut College’s Men's Ice Hockey team (D3). He joins us to not only talk about his hockey journey so far, but also the company he started while in juniors. This episode is for all the kids out there thinking about playing junior or college hockey.
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  FRIDAY FACEOFF - THE SHIFTING LANDSCAPE OF CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS 07.08.2026 13dk
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  SHORT SHIFTS - ADVICE FOR THE TALL, LANKY PLAYERS 05.08.2026 11dk
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  5 Attributes of Great Hockey Players - EP 428 03.08.2026 1sa 35dk

  This week Topher and Jeff fly solo to talk about the 5 attributes of great hockey players. Between the two of us, we have coached players of all skill levels, from just beginning, to the NHL and PWHL level. Although all of these athletes are uniquely incredible, we have found commonalities between the best of the best. Listen for our top 5 traits that the best share.