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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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SHORT SHIFTS - BREAKAWAY/SHOOTOUT MOVES
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about breakaway/shootout moves that work well at the younger ages.
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SHORTS SHIFTS - CENTERS WINNING DRAWS
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Topher wants to talk about centers winning draws. Possessing the puck is so important, and winning faceoffs is critical. We run a little long, but it’s because the guys have so much to say! (“If you’re not cheating a little, you’re not trying hard enough.” ~Toph on the art of winning faceoffs)
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Episode 309 - Luke Croucher
This week Topher and Jeff welcome Luke Croucher to the podcast. Luke plays Division III hockey at Neumann University and is doing some terrific things on social media for young players. We talk a lot about “what’s your why?” on this podcast, and Luke’s “why” is the first line of his social media bio: “Helping the hockey player I once was…”
Always giving back - putting out terrific information for free
In this episode we talk about:
— Life lessons being caught not taught
— How adversity has fueled his journey
— Surrounding yourself with like-minded people to reach your goals
— Building habits and confidence
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, Helios Hockey, and, our newest sponsor, NHL Sense Arena!
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SHORT SHIFTS - PENALTY KILL FORECHECK
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about the penalty kill forecheck!
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SHORT SHIFTS - THE CYCLE
On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Topher wants to talk about the cycle. While it’s not a part of the game like it used to be, we talk about how to use (and defend) it effectively in today’s game.
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Episode 308 - Duante' Abercrombie
This week Topher and Jeff welcome Duante’ Abercrombie to the podcast. Recently nominated for the NHL’s Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award by the Washington Capitals, we talk to Duante’ about his incredible journey in our sport and his work with The Rising Stars Academy in the Washington D.C. area. The Rising Stars Academy was designed to provide minority hockey players with elite on-ice skill development and off-ice training geared toward problem-solving and handling some racist elements in a sport that remains predominantly white.
In this episode we talk about:
— Grassroots hockey and its importance to the health of our game
— The importance of teaching kids the idea of community
— Having the courage the be different
AND SO MUCH MORE!
Thank you to our sponsors GelStx, Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, Helios Hockey, and IceHockeySystems.com - PLUS, our newest sponsor, NHL Sense Arena!
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Customer Reviews
The nutrition episode
Amazing episode with Wendi! It was great for me as a busy hockey mom but also my peewee who often tries to make good eating choices but understanding what he really needs will help us!! Thank you
SHORT SHIFTS ROCK
Such awesome content for shorter car rides and short attention spans (like kids)!
Valuable and entertaining
As a player and youth coach, this is a great resource. Love the energy from the hosts!