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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 Feb 04, 2019
Monday Feb 04, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we keep the #BellLetsTalk movement circulating as we speak to Brandon French, former college hockey player that has dealt with mental health and addiction issues. Frenchy's alcoholism and drinking habits stemmed from his time playing college hockey all the way up until recently where he attended rehab to deal with his issues. In our conversation, we talk about the difficulties of asking for help, the roots of developing an alcohol problem through hockey, and the journey from rock bottom to sobriety. This episode is raw, real, and a courageous act by Frenchy to speak about his issues so openly...and maybe it can resonate with somebody going through some tough times today. We think this episode will change the life of a listener by making it known that it is strong to ask for help.
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we chat with one of our mutual best friends in the hockey world, Sean Muncy. Sean grew up in St. Louis playing hockey with Jeff and then ended up being Topher's roommate when they played pro hockey in Texas. Sean had an up and down career through youth, junior, D1 college at Brown, and then pro hockey...and the boys all open up in this episode on why things DIDN'T end up working out and what they feel they should have done differently during their hockey careers. A lot of great information and stories in this one...and thank you again to everybody that is tuning in!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Monday Jan 28, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank Podcast, we talk with USA Hockey's Bob Mancini. If you really want to get behind the curtain of USA's governing body for the greatest sport on the planet, you are going to love this conversation. Bob was extremely open and candid regarding USA Hockey's decisions and rollouts - some that have been really popular...and some not so much. We talk about the ADM, cross-ice hockey, the tryout rule, how youth hockey is becoming a business and "industry", and Bob's travels around the world as a coach and mentor for USA Hockey. This was a really fun, informative conversation and we think it's really cool to hear straight from the people at USA Hockey themselves. Thank you again for listening!!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on our moms. THIS IS OUR FAVORITE ONE THAT WE'VE DONE! There is nothing like a hockey mom...there would be no sport if it wasn't for them. We talk to our moms about their lives as hockey moms, and the awesome journeys and experiences we've had together throughout the years. We go through what it's like during the ups and downs, how to have a great parent culture on a team, and they embarrass us like only moms can do. Once again, thank you for listening!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Jan 21, 2019
Monday Jan 21, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we have the great honor of speaking with Edzo Olczyk (the legend you hear on NBC) and his son Eddie Jr (Assistant Coach at Division 1 Bemidji State University). It was so cool getting a father and son on together to talk hockey and about their time as Eddie Jr was growing up. We went over how close they are as a family even with Edzo's travels, how the game of hockey has shaped their character, Edzo's battle with colon cancer, and the ever-so-important car ride home. We then talk to Eddie Jr about a day in the life of a college assistant coach, and his process of identifying and recruiting talent/character. It was an awesome conversation that will benefit all players, parents, and coaches!! Thanks again for listening, subscribing, reviewing, and rating on all your podcast apps!!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we chat with Mike Letizia, Head Coach of the first place Johnstown Tomahawks of the NAHL. Mike is one of Topher's former teammates in youth hockey and we talk about that special year where their team won the National Championship. After that, we go through Mike's decision to go to play in the OHL, his thoughts on the NAHL junior league as a whole...and then it gets real when we talk about Mike's wife's current battle with breast cancer. Mike is a great guy with awesome things to say about the game! Thank you again to everyone that tunes in for the podcast, we really appreciate it!!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Jan 14, 2019
Monday Jan 14, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank Podcast, we flip the script and talk about Topher's journey through the hockey world. The conversation goes through all of the ups and downs throughout his hockey career both as a player and coach, and what has led him to where he is today. From his National Championship youth team, to his playing junior hockey in his hometown, to his championship teams at Cornell, to his (very short, no pun intended) pro career, to coaching college hockey, to starting the Hockey Think Tank...it's been a heck of a ride. Thanks again for tuning in!!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
Wednesday Jan 09, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on Matthew Caldaroni, mental skills coach that has worked with players from the youth to professional levels. Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to athletes when it comes to winning the mental game and he gives us tangible things that we can do to help us reach our potential. Some of the interesting things he speaks about include what it means to be resilient, how to find your "confidence drug", and what you can do as a player to reflect on your play. It was very informative and we're really excited to share it with you. And as always, thank you again for tuning in!!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Monday Jan 07, 2019
Monday Jan 07, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast we bring back our most downloaded guest, Adam Nicholas of Stride Envy Hockey. We talk a lot about one of the most fundamental and misunderstood skills in the game today: COMPETE...and what it really means. After that, we get into some things that need to change about USA Hockey, how difficult it is for kids to thrive today in its environment, and what parents/coaches/hockey directors can do to help change the culture. This conversation took a lot of twists and turns and has a lot of strong opinions that we think will help put things into perspective for a lot of people! Thanks again for listening to our podcast!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)
Friday Jan 04, 2019
Friday Jan 04, 2019
On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank Podcast, we bring back Detroit Red Wings development consultant, Brandon Naurato. We chat about how to prepare as a coach for giving your team an identity, building habits and throwing your players outside your comfort zone, and how important it is to build passion within your players. We get into some great stories about current USA World Junior coach, Mike Hastings, as Jeff and Brandon both played for him during their time in the USHL. Thanks again for tuning in to our pod!
*Opening music: Forget the Whale - Take to the Skies (Instrumental)