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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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Monday Mar 11, 2019
Monday Mar 11, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast we chat with Yale Assistant Coach, Ryan Donald. Ryan grew up outside Edmonton...and played AA hockey up until his last year of midgets...and then he went on to captain Yale and play 3 years of professional hockey! We get into his journey and then we speak a lot about recruiting kids at the the college level. We talk about who some of the best guys in the business, including Keith Allain who is the Head Coach of Yale. Keith was also on staff for Team USA in the last Olympics. Overall, it was a great conversation that we are excited to bring to you...and thank you again for tuning in!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we chat with former first round draft pick with the Boston Bruins and 10 year pro hockey player, Matt Lashoff. Matt was on the "fast track" throughout his career starting at an early age. He played one year at the NTDP under current Rangers coach David Quinn, before moving on to the OHL where he became a first round draft pick. He then spent time with three NHL teams and played multiple years over in Europe (wow does he have a story about playing in Russia!!) before finally hanging them up last year. Matt now has taken on his next passion in music and coaches at the youth hockey level as well. This was an incredibly open and candid conversation with a lot of great stories and in depth hockey talk...and we want to thank you again for tuning in to the podcast!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Mar 04, 2019
Monday Mar 04, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we sit down with Joe Gambardella and Adam Nicholas of Stride Envy Hockey. Joe grew up on Staten Island, NY with zero hockey background from his family, but fell in love with the sport from an early age. Throughout his whole career, he was never the best player but through sheer hard work and determination he kept rising up the ranks. He eventually landed a scholarship with UMASS Lowell (wait until you hear this recruiting story) where he met Adam and they developed an incredible relationship. Joe was always the underdog, told he was not fast or good enough to make it to the next level, but persevered to lead the Lowell program to new heights and eventually he would sign an NHL contract with the Edmonton Oilers where he plays in their organization today. Joe's love for the game and his family are unparalleled and this is a true underdog story that we are so glad to bring you today! Thank you again for tuning in to the Hockey Think Tank podcast!!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we chat with one of Topher's teammates from Cornell, NHL and Canadian Olympic goalie Ben Scrivens. Ben had an incredible professional career that spanned four teams (Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton, LA) and culminated with winning a bronze medal for Team Canada at the last Olympics. We had a great conversation with a wide range of topics, as Ben is one of the most thoughtful professional athletes in the game who wasn't afraid to use his platform to talk about social issues that were important to him. In this conversation, we talked about the notion of perception and being yourself, the hockey "culture", the ideal way to find your best routine in preparation, his record setting 59 save shutout game in Edmonton, winning a medal at the Olympics, and so much more! It was a great talk with a great teammate...and thanks again to everyone who tunes in!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Feb 25, 2019
Monday Feb 25, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we chat with Stanley Cup Champion Brandon Bollig. Brandon did not grow up in a household crazed by hockey, but fell in love with the sport at an early age in St. Louis and never looked back. He and his family always put the fun of playing hockey first, and that translated into a great hockey journey that saw him play over 500 professional games. Brandon was the ultimate team guy and spoke a lot about his love and passion for the game, his fuel for continuous improvement, and his drive to play at the highest level. He had some great stories, including the moments leading up to winning the Stanley Cup in 2013 with the Chicago Blackhawks which will give you the chills! This was an awesome episode, and we thank all of you for tuning in!!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we chat with IMPLEMENTATIONAL speaker, Ricky Mendez. Ricky has worked with people and companies around the world and his wisdom and knowledge were amazing. We talked a lot about turning negative energy into positive energy, the power of gratitude, how to change your mindset and treat yourself better, and much much more. This was as motivational and inspirational of a conversations as we've had, and we're grateful to be able to share Ricky's perspective with you!! And as always, thank you again for tuning in!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Feb 18, 2019
Monday Feb 18, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we chat with current senior and captain of the Penn State Nittany Lions, Chase Berger. Chase has had an unreal career at Penn State so far, elevating their club to the highest rungs of the NCAA in just a few years of being Division 1. We talk abut his hockey journey and how being patient has worked out, his recruiting process to Penn State, why Penn State has become a powerhouse in such a short period of time, and what it's like being a college hockey player with a top team in the country. This was a great episode for all kids that aspire to play college hockey!!!!! Thank you again for tuning in to our podcast, we really appreciate it!!!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we have on one of Topher's former teammates at Cornell, Tyler Roeszler. Tyler came on and gave us some great insight into the game from a lot of different angles. He was a stud junior player from a small town in Ontario. He then struggled to find his way in college hockey, before turning it on the second half of his career. Tyler also has now coached at three different levels in Canada (Junior B, Canadian College, and OHL) and has some great perspective for all young aspiring coaches as well. We talk about playing for tough coaches, what it's like to struggle playing for the first time in college, how to be a good leader, and much, much more. Thanks again for tuning in!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we speak with one of the top goalies in NCAA history and one of the best teammates Jeff ever had, Jeff Lerg. Standing at only 5'5", Lergy had to rise above and prove doubters wrong his entire life. From youth to junior to college to pro...he used his work ethic and attitude to separate himself from his peers. During this conversation, we talk about a few crazy stories regarding being snubbed, using those snubs as motivation to prove people wrong, how to use preparation to become great, and much much more. This was as inspiring of a conversation as we've had on the podcast, and we know there is so much in this one that will help to make you better on and off the ice. Thank you again for tuning in, we appreciate so much all of your support!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Thursday Feb 07, 2019
Thursday Feb 07, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Topher and Jeff take on some of our listener questions! We start by recapping our last two podcasts with Bob Mancini and Brandon French, talking about the value of finding a middle ground regarding USA Hockey and development...and then the job we have as coaches and educators on teaching kids how to find coping mechanisms when dealing with tough situations. We then get into listener questions regarding the "Relative Age Effect", Concussion prevention, and furthering your coaching education. We end the episode with Jeff and Topher talking leadership and the reminiscing about the best captains they had. Thank you to everyone that submitted questions on social media and thank you for tuning in!!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)