
The Hockey Think Tank Podcast
The Hockey Think Tank Podcast brings incredible stories, interviews, and great perspective from some of the top hockey minds in the game. Hosted by Topher Scott & Jeff LoVecchio, our podcast will educate and inspire all those that love the game! For all the players, coaches, and hockey parents out there...make this your Go-To show on your way to the rink!
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Latest episodes

Jul 24, 2024 • 16min
SHORT SHIFTS - TRYOUT BEST PRACTICES WITH SKILLSHARK CEO NEIL ANDERSON
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph welcomes the CEO of SkillShark, Neil Anderson, to talk about the innovative way their product makes the tryout and evaluation process so much easier and more efficient for organizers.TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! As a partner of ours, remember to use our discount code Hockey20 when you visit SkillShark.comWe appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 21min
Episode 322 - Olivier Latendresse
This week Topher and Jeff welcome one of Vechs’ former teammates and 14 year pro, Olivier Latendresse. We dive into so many topics on the game and had an absolute blast!In this episode we talk about:— Being present and enjoying the hockey journey— The importance of versatility & hard work— Preparing for life after hockey - regardless of how long you play— An UNREAL Brett Hull storyAND SO MUCH MORE!Toph’s fundraiser for Team Racker - a team supporting Racker Rivals Big Red 2024:https://www.givegab.com/p2p/racker-rivals-big-red-2024/topher-scottThank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, Helios Hockey, and, our newest sponsor, Crossbar! And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!If you’d like to join our Hockey Think Tank Community, head over to Community.TheHockeyThinkTank.com and check it out!This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp.

Jul 19, 2024 • 11min
SHORT SHIFTS - TIPS FOR TALKING TO YOUR COACH
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about not only the importance of players learning how to talk to their coaches, but tips on HOW to effectively navigate initiating them. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

Jul 17, 2024 • 11min
SHORT SHIFTS - PUCK PROTECTION
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about one of the biggest kesy to our game - puck protection! TEN MINUTES STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

Jul 15, 2024 • 58min
Episode 321 - Pushing Yourself in Practice on the Hard Days
This week Topher and Jeff are flying solo and talking about one of the things that every player struggles with at some point: figuring out how to push yourself in practice on the hard days. You’re not going to feel your best every day, developing strategies to still get the best out of yourself on those days is what fosters success - in any endeavor.In this episode we talk about:— Realities of a long season— Goal Setting— Routine— Competition breeding excellenceAND SO MUCH MORE!Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, Helios Hockey, and, our newest sponsor, Crossbar! And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!If you’d like to join our Hockey Think Tank Community, head over to Community.TheHockeyThinkTank.com and check it out!

Jul 12, 2024 • 11min
SHORT SHIFTS - LINEUP CONSTRUCTION
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about the things coaches need to consider when putting lines together - and the guys sound off on the types of players they liked playing with most. TEN MINUTES STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

Jul 10, 2024 • 11min
SHORT SHIFTS - WHAT WE MISS MOST FROM OUR PLAYING DAYS
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, we are switching it up and Vechs is going first this week - he wants to know what Toph misses most from the old playing days! TEN MINUTES STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 41min
Episode 320 - Jacob Newton
This week Topher and Jeff welcome performance coach and former player, Jacob Newton. This is a must listen for some deep perspective on life, mental health, and optimal performance. Some of the topics discussed are sensitive and could be triggering (we do give you a heads up in the episode) - parents, you might want to listen first before hitting play with your kiddo in earshot.In this episode we talk about:— The curse of high achievers— Learning to breathe properly is more important than any other recovery strategy— The journey of healing— Learning how to take back your powerAND SO MUCH MORE!Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, Helios Hockey, and our newest sponsor, Crossbar! And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!If you’d like to join our Hockey Think Tank Community, head over to Community.TheHockeyThinkTank.com and check it out!

Jul 5, 2024 • 10min
SHORT SHIFTS - DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about defense development and habits that young defensemen should be focused on to have success in today’s game.TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

Jul 3, 2024 • 10min
SHORT SHIFTS - F1
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk all things F1 and “Crazy Legs LoVecchio” is HERE FOR IT! Tips, tricks, and F1 hacks (play chess, not checkers) and habits is ON THE CLOCK!TEN MINUTES STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!