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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

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SHORT SHIFTS - QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR COACHES

October 21, 2026 · 11 min

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about a trait that is common among the best athletes: curiosity. What are some of the best questions you can ask your coaches, mentors, or yourself, if you are innately curious and find…
Becoming the Best Version of Yourself by Surrounding Yourself with the Right People, with Guest Tony Granato, Hockey Legend - EP 439

October 19, 2026 · 1 hr 18 min

This week Topher and Jeff bring on hockey legend, Tony Granato. Granato played college hockey at the University of Wisconsin and played over 13 seasons in the NHL. After playing, he coached at the NHL level, college, and the men’s USA Team…
FRIDAY FACEOFF - MANAGING A SLOW START TO THE SEASON AS A COACH

October 16, 2026 · 11 min

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about how to handle having a slow start to your season as a coach. Maybe you’re winless in your first couple of games or can’t seem to get the team gelling. What do you do as a coach if…
SHORT SHIFTS - NEUTRAL ZONE OFFENSE

October 14, 2026 · 11 min

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about offense in the neutral zone. We at the HTT think the neutral zone is the most important zone, both offensively and defensively, so let's talk about it! TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK…
Breaking Down the New Development League with Guest Mike MacMillan, USA Hockey National Coach-In-Chief - EP 438

October 12, 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

This week Topher and Jeff bring on USA Hockey’s National Coach-In-Chief, Mike MacMillan, to talk about the new Development League. This new league is one of the many major changes in the hockey landscape as we know it, so join us as we…

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FRIDAY FACEOFF - HOW DO YOU GET THROUGH AN INJURY?

October 9, 2026 · 13 min

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about how to best get through an injury, both mentally and physically. And then when you’re almost ready to return, how do you prepare? TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We…
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW DO YOU TURN AROUND A BAD GAME?

October 7, 2026 · 12 min

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to answer a listener’s question: how do you turn around a bad game when you’re in the middle of it? Tune in for our best advice on how to reset mid-game. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We…
The Path to Playing Juniors, Scouting for Different Skill Levels, & Having the Ability to Self Correct with Guest Tony Gasparini, USHL Sioux Falls Stampede GM - EP 437

October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

This week Topher and Jeff bring on Tony Gasparini, the current General Manager of Sioux Falls Stampede in the United States Hockey League. Gasparini’s long hockey career includes playing college hockey at the University of Minnesota…
FRIDAY FACEOFF - LACK OF PARENT EDUCATION IN YOUTH HOCKEY

October 2, 2026 · 11 min

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph brings on HTT teammates Matt & Steph to talk about the lack of parent education in youth hockey. We commonly find that this is the time of year that parents start to get unhappy with what they signed…
SHORT SHIFTS - USING THE BACK OF THE NET

September 30, 2026 · 12 min

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about using the back of the net in two different ways: on the breakout (with your own net) and in your offensive zone (with the other team’s net). TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING…
Prioritize Fun First & Development Will Follow, with Guest Pete Lenes (Swaggy P), Elev802 Owner - EP 436

September 28, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

This week Topher and Jeff bring on Pete Lenes, Elev802 Hockey Training owner and famously known on Instagram as Swaggy P. During his 10-year professional hockey career, Lenes played in the AHL, ECHL, and in both Denmark and Austria. Lenes…
FRIDAY FACEOFF - WHAT TO KNOW WHEN TRANSITIONING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

September 25, 2026 · 14 min

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about what you should know and how to handle transitioning to the next level, whether it's AA to AAA, high school to juniors, college to professional, etc. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK…

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About the show

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!