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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

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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! Join our Community here!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Hockey Think Tank Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Hockey Think Tank Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Hockey Think Tank Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast - Episode 259 - D Development with Alyssa Gagliardi
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05/08/23 • 73 min

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher welcome back THIRD TIME GUEST Alyssa Gagliardi to talk all things DEFENSE! A stud in her own right (Shattuck, Cornell, Boston Pride), Alyssa offers some unreal insight on D development. An absolute must listen for coaches and players.

In this episode we discuss:

— Manipulating the play without the puck

— Learning what it means to be a defenseman in today’s game

— Creating deception to make plays

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast - Episode 260 - BEING HARD TO PLAY AGAINST

Episode 260 - BEING HARD TO PLAY AGAINST

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05/15/23 • 53 min

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher talk about what it means to be hard to play against as both a player and a team.

In this episode we discuss:

— Players who never quit on the puck

— Relentlessness, speed & a good defensive stick

— Discipline, finishing checks

— Tracks, gaps & defending all the way up the ice

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast - Episode 269 - Jakub Dobeš

Episode 269 - Jakub Dobeš

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07/17/23 • 95 min

On this week’s episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast we talk to one of Jeff’s longtime clients, Jakub Dobeš who just signed with the Montreal Canadiens after two seasons between the pipes for The Ohio State University.

In this episode we discuss:

— His journey that included leaving his home in the Czech Republic for the U.S.

— His work ethic and outlook through adversity, and the support system he found here in the states

As well as a couple of announcements:

— A cause near and dear to Toph’s heart - his fundraising event at Cornell for Racker, a school for individuals with special needs. Link to donate is here (https://www.givegab.com/p2p/racker-rivals-big-red-2023/topher-scott)

—A HUGE life-changing decision for Top and his family. Bittersweet but exciting too!

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast - SHORT SHIFTS - D ZONE FACEOFFS

SHORT SHIFTS - D ZONE FACEOFFS

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06/12/24 • 12 min

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about D zone faceoffs (and how important they are for a team).

TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW!

We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast - FRIDAY FACEOFF - COST OF HOCKEY?!

FRIDAY FACEOFF - COST OF HOCKEY?!

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12/06/24 • 16 min

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph and Vechs discuss the cost of hockey. We asked on our socials if you can play Tier 1 hockey for less than $20,000 per year, and we received A LOT of responses, so let’s get this 🔥 conversation going.

TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! (...plus a couple of minutes!)

We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

Follow us:
IG: @HockeyThinkTank
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TikTok: @HockeyThinkTank
Facebook: TheHockeyThinkTank

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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast - Episode 255 - BIG MOMENTS

Episode 255 - BIG MOMENTS

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04/10/23 • 49 min

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher talk about BIG MOMENTS! In hockey and in life, learning how to get the best out of yourself in the biggest moments is a skill that can - and should - be cultivated.

In this episode we discuss:

— Preparation gives you confidence

— Pressure is a privilege

— Being in the moment

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, and IceHockeySystems.com. And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast - Episode 170 - Craig Ballantyne

Episode 170 - Craig Ballantyne

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08/09/21 • 78 min

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring on best selling author and business/leadership coach Craig Ballantyne! Craig has worked with numerous leaders around the world to help grow their businesses and has had incredible success especially with up and coming entrepreneurs. There were so many great parallels between his coaching and what we talk about regarding leadership in sports, and some of the amazing things we talked about include:

-Structuring your day to optimize your time

-"To Do Lists" and "Not-to-Do Lists"

-How less can very much be more

-The best ways to achieve accountability

-So much more

This was a masterclass on leadership and efficiency. We thank Craig so much for hopping on, we know our listeners are going to take a ton from this conversation. You can find Craig's work at craigballantyne.com and pick up his Perfect Day Formula books where you get books today!

Thank you to our sponsors: GELSTX (gelstx.com), TrainHeroic App, Ice Hockey Systems (icehockeysystems.com), and our podcast parent company Blue Wire Pods!

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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast - Episode 160 - Adam Nicholas

Episode 160 - Adam Nicholas

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05/31/21 • 99 min

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, we bring back on Adam Nicholas of Stride Envy Hockey to talk about player development and his journey with the Chicago Steel as they just hoisted the Clark Cup as the USHL champions. This is the fourth time Adam has been on the podcast, and it doesn't disappoint for a second! We talk:

-Individual Player Development Plans

-Working through relationships between coaches and player development coaches

-Methods of teaching development to high level athletes

-The Chicago Steel Clark Cup run and the development relationships built with their players

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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast - Episode 213 - The 5 P's of Leadership (Part 2)
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06/13/22 • 69 min

On this episode of the Hockey Think Tank podcast, Jeff and Topher riff on Part 2 of Topher's presentation that he gave at the NCAA College Hockey Coaches Convention on the 5 P's of Leadership. The three P's they talk on are:

-Preparation

-Perspective

-Present

We know you're going to take some tidbits out of this episode that you can use in leading your teams!

Thank you to GelStx, TrainHeroic, and IceHockeySystems.com for supporting our podcast. And thank you to the thousands of listeners who continue to tune in every week!!

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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast - SHORT SHIFTS - DRIVING MIDDLE OFFENSIVELY

SHORT SHIFTS - DRIVING MIDDLE OFFENSIVELY

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10/18/24 • 10 min

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about getting to the middle of the ice offensively in order to create more options of play.

TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW!

We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites!

Follow us:
IG: @HockeyThinkTank
X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank
TikTok: @HockeyThinkTank
Facebook: TheHockeyThinkTank

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How many episodes does The Hockey Think Tank Podcast have?

The Hockey Think Tank Podcast currently has 755 episodes available.

What topics does The Hockey Think Tank Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Sports and Hockey.

What is the most popular episode on The Hockey Think Tank Podcast?

The episode title 'Episode 259 - D Development with Alyssa Gagliardi' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Hockey Think Tank Podcast?

The average episode length on The Hockey Think Tank Podcast is 54 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Hockey Think Tank Podcast released?

Episodes of The Hockey Think Tank Podcast are typically released every 2 days.

When was the first episode of The Hockey Think Tank Podcast?

The first episode of The Hockey Think Tank Podcast was released on Jan 30, 2019.

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