The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on Stanley Cup champion and Minnesota Hockey Hall of Famer Tom Chorske! We had a great conversation with Tom who has great perspective on the game from being: -Minnesota High School Hockey player -Stanley Cup Champion NHL player -NHL Hockey Analyst -Current GM of a NAHL team We talked a lot of hockey, he told a lot of stories about his days in the NHL...including about Scott Stevens, Jacques Lemaire, Wayne Gretzky, and Mike Milbury. This one was a lot of fun, we hope you enjoy! *Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on country music star Julia Cole! This was such a fun episode where we talked about so many of the parallels between "making it" in country music and "making it" in hockey.  We also talked a lot about how sports is such a great teacher of life lessons, and Julia was fantastic giving us some awesome perspective on the grind it takes to be successful in her line of work.   Thank you to Julia for taking the time to come on our podcast. She has a new EP out called HONEY CHILD...we encourage everyone to check it out!!   Thank you to GELSTX our title sponsor...thank you to TrainHeroic Jeff's workout app...and thanks the most to all of our listeners who support us week after week! *Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on a pHD and Professor of Educational Leadership at Ferris State University, Brady Flachs. We always talk about how so much of coaching isn't the X's and O's...it's about teaching. And bringing Brady on to talk about Leadership, motivation, and the parallels between teaching and coaching...this was an UNREAL conversation. We talk: -Teaching Creativity -Preparation and Intentionality -Empowering Students in their own Learning -Creating the right Environment -MUCH MORE! This episode we learned a ton! Thank you to our title sponsor GELSTX, Jeff's training app TRAINHEROIC, and thank you to all of our loyal listeners! *Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher talk PLAYOFF HOCKEY. They go through what makes it so special, how it's different from the regular season, how to prepare as a player or coach, and much more.    Jeff and Topher also go through the TOP 10 most downloaded episodes of the podcast for all of the new listeners to go back to.  Very interesting to see which episodes have been the most popular and have had the greatest impact!   Thank you to GELSTX our title sponsor, TrainHeroic another sponsor, and thank you to all of our amazing listeners who continue to support our podcast.  *Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we have an incredibly powerful conversation and one of the most inspirational guests we've had with Topher's little brother, Max Scott.  Max lives with intellectual and social disabilities through a genetic disorder called Fragile X, and while it's not always easy it hasn't deterred Max from accomplishing some amazing things in his life.    We talk about how from a young age Max played hockey but was bullied and didn't have the best experience. But as an adult, Max has taken on a new love for the game as he mentors/coaches many kids to the absolute best of his abilities.    This episode has some laughs, some emotional moments, and a lot of life lessons for all kids that are around hockey locker rooms today.  It's our can't miss episode and we are so excited to bring it to you.   Thank you to our title sponsor GelStx and our supporting sponsor TrainHeroic.  And thank you to all of our loyal listeners who continue to amaze us. This will be an extremely special podcast episode.   *Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on former NHL player Patrick O'Sullivan to talk some hockey and his journey through the game! This was an extremely open and honest conversation that any hockey player, parent, or coach will be able to take a lot from. We talk:   -Growing up with a physically abusive father -Being a phenom at the younger ages (Played junior hockey at 13!) -Scoring the game winning goal to help secure USA's first ever gold medal at the World Junior Championships -An unreal encounter with Wayne Gretzky at the NHL draft -The human side of the NHL journey -Falling back in love with the game and helping youth hockey players today    Thanks so much again to Patrick for hopping on the podcast! Thank you also to GELSTX, our title sponsor. And thank you to all of our loyal listeners who continue to make our podcast one of the top hockey podcasts out there! *Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher talk about HOCKEY HABITS that are essential for hockey players in the game today.  They break it down through: 1. Team Offensive Habits 2. Team Defensive Habits 3. Individual Forward Habits 4. Individual Defensemen Habits 5. Attitude Habits Topher also talks about the charity hockey "game" he is chairing this summer. If you'd like to donate to the cause, visit: https://www.givegab.com/p2p/RRBR2020/topher-scott Thank you to our title sponsor, GelStx, for continuing to support our podcast. Thank you to TrainHerioc, the training app that Jeff uses to make his workouts available to the masses. And thank you to our passionate listeners, we love you!

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on former #1 overall NHL draft pick Patrik Stefan. What a journey filled with ups and downs for the incredibly skilled forward from Czech Republic, and we go through many of those ups and downs in this conversation...which many can be great lessons for players coming up in the game today.  We talk: -Coming over to the USA at the age of 16 to play pro hockey. -The thrill and pressures of being drafted #1 overall in the NHL. -Advice to his younger self. -Handling the ups and downs of an NHL career. -Mentoring up and coming players today. This was an awesome, candid, honest conversation with a great player and now mentor. We're looking forward to all young players listening! Thank you to all of our listeners for continuing to support our podcast and mission to make the game of hockey better.  Thank you to our title sponsor, GELSTX, and also Jeff's workout app sponsor TrainHeroic. *Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on current Director of Hockey Operations for the Providence College Men's team and first ever woman hired to be on a USA World Junior Coaching Staff...Theresa Feaster! Theresa is an incredible hockey mind with a lot of knowledge to share, and on this episode we talk: -Her finding love for the game with her Dad. -Her role with Providence and her love for video work. -Prescouts, scouting players, and the grind of hockey ops. -Representing Team USA as their first female coach. What a great conversation this was as part of our OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN HOCKEY week presented by the PWHPA! Thank you also to our title sponsor, GELSTX...and Trainheroic as well.  And most importantly, thank you to all of our loyal listeners...we appreciate your support for our mission to make the game of hockey better! *Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on Head Coach for the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Women's team...Maura Crowell.  Maura also coaches USA Hockey's Under 18 team that won the gold medal in the U18 championships last year.  This was an awesome conversation for any coach looking to get better, or any player looking to find out more information about the college recruiting process for girls hockey.  We talk: -The art of teaching -College recruiting -Filling in as Interim Head Coach at Harvard for legend Katy Stone -The biggest turnaround in UMD history after being hired there -Winning the Gold Medal at the U18 championships with Team USA -The importance of mentorship from National Team and pro players in women's hockey -Much more! This was a fantastic conversation that made us all better, and is part of our continuing OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN HOCKEY series sponsored by the PWHPA. We want to take this chance to thank our title sponsor, GELSTX and also TrainHeroic for supporting our podcast.  And most of all, thank you to all of our loyal listeners who tune in to our podcast every week!