The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on Head Coach of the Tri City Storm of the USHL, Anthony Noreen.  Anthony is one of the top young coaches in the game, having won the USHL Coach of the Year award while coaching in Youngstown a few years ago and this year he won the Anderson Cup in Tri City.  We talk about the importance of following your moral compass, having a great mentor, how to coach and get the most out of your best players, and the difficulties/rewards/balance of coaching to develop vs. coaching to win.  This was an awesome conversation with one of the great people in the game...and thank you for tuning in!! *Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on NHL Superstar and one of our good friends Paul Stastny.  Paul grew up playing hockey in St. Louis where he and Jeff became best friends. The two then went on to play for Omaha in the USHL where Paul was one of the top players in the league.  He then went to Denver University, won a National Championship, and then began an NHL career that has spanned 13 seasons and 4 teams. He also is a two-time Olympian and silver medalist. In our conversation, we talk about growing up with an NHL Hall of Fame dad, the importance of playing multiple sports growing up, how NHL coaching and playing has changed over his career, and much more. We also talk intimately about the legendary gold medal game against Canada in Vancouver.  Such a great talk with such a great joy, thank you for tuning in!! *Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on Wacey Rabbit who is one of Jeff's favorite teammates of all time.  Wacey grew up on a reserve in Alberta and is very involved and proud of his First Nation, Native American culture. Wacey was the first in his culture to get drafted into the NHL...and tells a great story about it. He played 5 years in the WHL where he won a Memorial Cup championship with the Vancouver Giants and he also won the leagues Humanitarian award as well. He has played pro hockey now for 13 years and had some great stories along the way...including being the team "Scare Guy" at hotels.  We talk a lot of great hockey too, including the importance of faceoffs, finding your role on a team, and the importance of a "glue guy" in the locker room.  Great conversation with a great guy...thanks for tuning in!! *Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)

Passion development and resilience are highlighted in a deep conversation with Adam Nicholas and Brandon Naurato. They discuss overcoming challenges, proving doubters wrong, and the impact of mentors on work ethic and determination. The podcast delves into the importance of embracing positivity, gratitude, and learning from failures to achieve personal growth.

Al Roy, an NHL certified agent with over 20 years of experience, shares invaluable insights into the world of hockey representation. He discusses the evolving landscape of youth recruitment and the importance of mental health for players in the NHL. Al recounts his thrilling experience with Nico Hischier on draft day, highlighting the intense emotions involved. He emphasizes preparing athletes for life beyond hockey, touching on essential skills like financial planning and personal development, making this a must-listen for any hockey enthusiast.