The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, it’s a Topher and Jeff “ASK ME ANYTHING” episode. They ask each other three questions, unrehearsed, with some epic answers.In this episode we discuss:— The advice we’d go back and give our parents— What does “hard to play against” look like? (HINT: relentlessness is key)— Essential habits to achieve being a high level playerAND 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.

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Topher and Jeff talk to Brady Leavold about his INCREDIBLE journey from pro hockey to addiction to prison, and how he is now helping to ignite change in mental health and substance misuse in the hockey world. PARENTAL DISCRETION is advised as the conversation is real, raw and honest.In this episode we discuss:— Creating powerful conversations surrounding mental health and substance misuse— Brady’s response to the trauma of childhood abuse— Making a difference through The Puck Support Network Non-Profit OrganizationAND 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.

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Topher and Jeff talk about one of the most divisive topics in our sport: the cost of playing our great game.In this episode we discuss:— The financial barriers that exist in youth hockey— The costs involved in perpetuating those barriers— Questions parents can be asking to assess their families ROIAND 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.

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Topher and Jeff talk to Sam Cheema - the Director of the Ironbound Hockey program. Sam, who now lives in NYC, is a former pro player who grew up in the UK and was a member of Great Britain’s National team.In this episode we discuss:— Providing opportunities for players in non-traditional markets— A holistic approach to development— Motivation, accountability & growthAND 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.

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Topher and Jeff sound off on what it takes to play in the NHL - and how very improbable, statistically speaking, reaching that level is. A terrific and realistic conversation from two guys that have played, coached, and been around high level hockey their whole lives.In this episode we discuss:— The importance of goal-setting and consistency— Being intentional with your effort, energy and routines— Staying true to 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 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.

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Topher and Jeff talk to Assistant Professor and mental health clinician, Kelli Gast. She’s a hockey mom, a billet mom (with four billets playing pro hockey), with a uniquely qualified perspective on the mental aspects of playing high level hockey.In this episode we discuss:— How to help players identify and embrace the mental aspects of sports— Strategies to handle anxiety, fear and a loss of confidence— How parents and coaches can help young players develop positive mental health skillsAND 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.

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Topher and Jeff talk openly about the times in their playing days when hockey just wasn’t fun, and how they worked through those obstacles. The reality is, it happens to every player at some point in their career - and there is no shame in asking for help when you’re struggling, on or off the ice.In this episode we discuss:— The story behind Topher being called Topher, instead of Christopher (it’s an INSANE story)— Strategies to grind your way out of a slump and get back to HAVING FUN— How Topher & Jeff each faced the challenge of wanting to walk away from 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 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.

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher welcome Stanley Cup champion and former first round draft pick, Eric Fehr. Some incredible stories on his journey from growing up on a farm to playing over 650 NHL games!In this episode we discuss:— What it was like playing alongside BOTH Ovi & Sid— An UNREAL story about learning a new position AT THE NHL level! — Eric’s new company and the product that is changing the game for athlete recoveryAND SO MUCH MORE!Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS - we hope you had a happy new year and we look forward to bringing you more great guests in 2023!Check out our link nordvpn.com/thinktank to protect your online activity.

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher record a LIVE episode from GRANDMA’S BASEMENT!It’s a MAILBAG episode featuring YOUR questions, and as always, there are some awesome ones!In this episode we discuss:— Who was better at knee hockey— How to encourage communication on-ice— Creating parody in youth hockeyAND SO MUCH MORE!Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We love hearing from you so be sure to reach out on our social sites!Check out our link nordvpn.com/thinktank to protect your online activity.

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher talk about the lessons they learned throughout their hockey journeys and the impact those lessons have had on their lives after playing.While each of their top three are similar (they are cousins after all), the ways they arrived at them, and the ways they’ve continued to apply them leads to some insightful discussion. A GREAT EPISODE TO HAVE ON DURING YOUR RIDE TO OR FROM THE RINK!Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS! This episode may have also singlehandedly contained the highest number of movie quotes of any previous pod episode!Check out our link nordvpn.com/thinktank to protect your online activity.