The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher talk about EMBRACING THE GRIND! In life, in hockey, in ANYTHING you do, success requires finding joy in the details, the process - the grind.In this episode we discuss:— Strategies to approach the process— Winning the day with short-term goal setting— The importance of accountability partners— Perspective AND SO MUCH MORE!Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher talk to Brian Renfrew! Brian, currently an amateur scout for the Winnipeg Jets, won an NCAA National Championship while coaching at Michigan State, and played for Western Michigan University. He has some terrific stories, unbelievable insight, and absolutely loves our great game!In this episode we discuss:— Some UNREAL stories from his coaching days— Things NHL scouts looks for in players (AND PARENTS) while scouting— What it was like growing up playing hockey in Alaska— The importance of competing and his passion for the gameAND SO MUCH MORE!Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher talk about being present in the moment and living every day, starting TODAY! Tomorrow is not promised, and we talk strategies to help make the most of every day we are given.The episode gets a little emotional as Toph pays tribute to one of his best friends and college teammate, former NHLer, Ray Sawada, who passed away unexpectedly last week while playing the game he loved. A GoFundMe was set up to help his wife and two daughters during this unimaginably difficult time. If it’s on your heart to do so, please consider donating or sharing:In memory of Raymond Sawada https://gofund.me/d35db5a4Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher talk about BIG MOMENTS! In hockey and in life, learning how to get the best out of yourself in the biggest moments is a skill that can - and should - be cultivated.In this episode we discuss:— Preparation gives you confidence— Pressure is a privilege— Being in the momentAND SO MUCH MORE!Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher talk about MOTIVATION! A deep dive on the topic and how it can affect successful, or not, outcomes.In this episode we discuss:— Intention and passion— Goal-setting— Action— And identifying YOUR whyAND SO MUCH MORE!Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS;We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we talk to the founder and CEO of Athletix Testing, Robert Novotny. Athletix offers hockey-specific performance testing and data analysis services to support the development of athletes, teams, and organizations in North America and Europe.In this conversation we talk:— How data & analytics have evolved to monitor player development— The benefits of sport-specific testing for athletes AND coaches— How standardization and comparable results increase athlete competitiveness— EntrepreneurshipAND SO MUCH MOREThank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS! We appreciate you downloading, rating and sharing our podcast! YOU are the reason we do this and we appreciate your support.

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher bring another MAILBAG of awesomeness from your questions on social media. They cover:— When it’s the right time to change teams/coaches— Advice for coaches on setting expectations & team culture— How to help foster positive environments for players and organizationsAND SO MUCH MORE!Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS! We love doing these episodes - so DM or email us your questions any time and we will get to them on the next MAILBAG!

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher talk about TRYOUTS! Often times called “the silly season” (for good reason), they offer a unique perspective from both the player side as well as the coach’s side, and how to handle the stress, uncertainty and opportunity presented.In this episode we discuss:— Players embracing what THEIR strengths are and being their best at THOSE things— How parents can help kids navigate the stress and pressure they’re feeling— What coaches look for during a tryoutAND SO MUCH MORE!Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS;We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

At 17, he was a high school JV goaltender.He is now a starting goalie in the AHL.Tyler Parks is a true inspiration. On our podcast we talk ALL.THE.TIME about the importance of resiliency and sticking to it through all of the failures that come with trying to achieve something great. Tyler Parks is the embodiment of these values.As a relatively unknown, this podcast episode is one of our most downloaded of all time with how inspirational it was. We wanted to re-release it for anyone with a dream and needs a little bit of motivation. Enjoy!!

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Topher and Jeff celebrate their 250th episode with friend, podcast listener, and NHLer, Paul Stastny! Stas and Vechs have been friends since they were playing squirts together - one has over 800 NHL points, has notched over 1100 NHL games, is a US Olympian and an NCAA National Champion (HINT: it’s not Vechs)!In this episode we discuss:— What it takes to have the kind of career Stas has had at the highest levels— How age and maturity change a players’ approach to the game— Mentorship, curiosity and brotherhoodAND SO MUCH MORE!Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS - we do this podcast for YOU and appreciate you listening and sharing with your teams, players, parents and coaches!Check out our link nordvpn.com/thinktank to protect your online activity.