The Kraken! It was a lot of fun to sit down with Tim Ohashi the Head Video Analyst with the NHL’s newest team the Seattle Kraken. Tim takes us behind the scenes into the world of video analysis and what it’s like to be a part of an NHL coaching staff. Tim shares his journey … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 125: Tim Ohashi – Head Video Analyst with the NHL’s Seattle Kraken Read More »

Making the Game Better! It is always fun to sit down and chat hockey with a coach who’s in the game working and focusing on players fundamentals. Danny Heath, founder of Project Hockey feeds his passion every day, working with players locally on the ice and virtually around the world. He shares some great stories … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 124: Danny Heath – Making the Game Better with Project Hockey Read More »

Is the Game of Hockey In Jeopardy? This was a very interesting conversation with Sean Fitz-Gerald, he’s a senior National Writer for the Athletic who’s written a book, “Before the Lights Go Out” – A Season Inside a Game on the Brink. Being a hockey fan, a player, a hockey dad and a coach, Sean … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 123: Sean Fitz-Gerald – Author of “Before the Lights Go Out” Read More »

The Man Behind the Journey! This was a fun episode with Tyler Butler who shares his hockey beginnings from Kanata ON to playing 10 years of professional hockey. Tyler is a great example of a player who took advantage of opportunities, from playing NCAA, being called up to the AHL, becoming a CHL All-Star, captaining … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 122: Tyler Butler – A Hockey Journeyman, behind the scenes of pro hockey Read More »

A Strong Young Man! This was a great conversation with Jukka Schotter, a very interesting young man. Jukka shares a huge loss that he and his family have just faced with his mother Gabi losing her fight with pancreatic cancer. Jukka discusses the charity that he’s started in honour of his mother @CardinalStrong where he’ll … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 121: Jukka Schotter – A Hockey Journey, Challenges and Life After Hockey Read More »

From Canada to Colorado! It was great to talk some hockey with Karen Rickard, she’s a coach and a mentor to many young female hockey players looking to achieve their goals. Karen began as many Canadian hockey players do, on the outdoor pond. Following minor hockey Karen accepted a scholarship to Wisconsin, where she finished … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 120: KAREN RICKARD – Impacting Women’s Hockey as a Coach and Mentor Read More »

Jump on the hockey ride! Zac is the type of player that you enjoy being around, works hard, great teammate, makes good choices and is pushing hockey as far as he can. I love when players pursue their dream and enjoy doing it and Zac is a great example of that. Zac shares stories of … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 119: Zac Tierney – From Minor Hockey, Jr A, NCAA to Pro in Europe Read More »

Never Give Up! It was a pleasure to get the opportunity to talk some hockey with Jason Brooks. Jason shares his hockey journey from minor hockey, playing Jr. B, making the OHL, overcoming injuries and deciding to pursue coaching at a young age. Following his playing days Jason’s coached over 13 years in the OHL, … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 118: Jason Brooks – The Ups and Downs of Hockey, Coaching and Life Read More »

Never Give Up! It was a pleasure to get the opportunity to talk some hockey with Jason Brooks. Jason shares his hockey journey from minor…

What a Hockey/Life Journey! It was great to catch up with Alan Keeso, he’s an awesome human with more than just an amazing hockey journey,…

What a Hockey/Life Journey! It was great to catch up with Alan Keeso, he’s an awesome human with more than just an amazing hockey journey, he has an unreal life journey filled with great stories and insights. Alan is from the small town of Listowel ON, where his work ethic began at an early age, … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 117: Alan Keeso – From Listowel ON, Jr, NCAA, Canadian Army, Oxford Univ Read More »

Part 2: In our first episode (#103) Aaron Snow came on and shared his hockey journey sharing some great stories and touched on his battles…

Part 2: In our first episode (#103) Aaron Snow came on and shared his hockey journey sharing some great stories and touched on his battles with mental illness and addiction. In part 2 we re-live some of his fun memories of playing in the OHL, being drafted to the NHL but we also dive into … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 116: Aaron Snow – Part 2 – The early years, Mental Health and Addiction Read More »

Hockey Talk! It’s always fun to have Kevin Galerno and Wade Russell, 2 professional skill coaches, on the podcast to hear what they are seeing…

Hockey Talk! It’s always fun to have Kevin Galerno and Wade Russell, 2 professional skill coaches, on the podcast to hear what they are seeing in the rinks and on the ice. We discuss a variety of topics, player development and the roles parents can play when trying to motivate and help players succeed, social … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 115: Kevin Galerno and Wade Russell – Hockey Talk Read More »

Hockey Dad! This episode was a blast, we were joined by Kevin’s father, Kenny Galerno. Kenny played multiple sports, he was a hockey player, hockey…

Hockey Dad! This episode was a blast, we were joined by Kevin’s father, Kenny Galerno. Kenny played multiple sports, he was a hockey player, hockey coach and a hockey dad. Kevin and I had a lot of fun picking Kenny’s brain on parenting, coaching, being a hockey dad and how to navigate the hockey world. … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 114: Kenny and Kevin Galerno – A Hockey Journey Through Dad’s Eyes Read More »

Earn It!! It was a lot of fun to talk with Mitch Brooks, at the young age of 25 he shares some interesting perspectives and…

Earn It!! It was a lot of fun to talk with Mitch Brooks, at the young age of 25 he shares some interesting perspectives and insights into his hockey journey. Like many players Mitch had a minor hockey wake up call when he was cut from his AAA team at 13, he talks about how … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 113: Mitch Brooks – Earning It – From Jr C to University Hockey Read More »

How bad do you want it…30 fights in 36 games bad! It was a great to catch up with Josh Gratton, he’s a great person…

How bad do you want it…30 fights in 36 games bad! It was a great to catch up with Josh Gratton, he’s a great person who’s had to battle for every opportunity that he’s earned throughout his hockey journey. Josh was un-drafted to the OHL where he played 3 years, he was un-drafted to the … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 112: Josh Gratton – 16 year professional career – NHL, AHL, KHL, Europe Read More »

Cancer Survivor! This is an unreal episode with an incredible young man who’s all ready fought cancer twice at the young age of 20 years…

Cancer Survivor! This is an unreal episode with an incredible young man who’s all ready fought cancer twice at the young age of 20 years old. Jake Murray currently plays in the OHL for the Hamilton Bulldogs where he was picked in the 4th round in the 2016 draft, the same year he found out … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 111: Jake Murray – OHL Player, Hamilton Bulldogs – 2 time Cancer Survivor Read More »

In the mind of a strength coach! This was a great conversation with Mitch Stewart, he’s the head strength and conditioning coach at Total Package…

In the mind of a strength coach! This was a great conversation with Mitch Stewart, he’s the head strength and conditioning coach at Total Package Speed Strength and Conditioning, training and designing programs for a variety of athletes from NHL, AHL, College, OHL, Junior, minor hockey players to moms, dads and beginners. Mitch has a … BEHIND THE GEAR Episode 110: Mitch Stewart – Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Total Package SSC Read More »