The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

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 Duluth, later becoming head coach at Sioux Falls, and a scout for the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings.In this episode we talk about:— The quote, “I’m gonna hug you, but I’m also gonna hold you accountable”— Defining compete and why scouts love it— How everything about scouting is subjective— The importance of having the ability to self correctAND SO MUCH MORE!Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, Helios Hockey, Next Path Franchising, and Crossbar!Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THPN10Sponsored by SeatGeek.*Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites!JOIN HTTU TODAY!HTT MERCH Follow us:IG: @HockeyThinkTankX (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTankTikTok: @HockeyThinkTankFacebook: TheHockeyThinkTank Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 up for. As a parent, how do you stay grounded if you are feeling this way?TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW!We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites!Shout out to this Friday Faceoff supporter: Titan BattleGearFollow us:IG: @HockeyThinkTankX (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTankTikTok: @HockeyThinkTankFacebook: TheHockeyThinkTank Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 NOW!We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites!Shout out to this Short Shifts supporter: SkateTech Skate Sharpening & Equipment RepairFollow us:IG: @HockeyThinkTankX (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTankTikTok: @HockeyThinkTankFacebook: TheHockeyThinkTank Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 now uses his platform and training company to help the next generation of hockey players develop a love for the game.In this episode we talk about:— How working hard can take you anywhere, even beyond the game— Bag skates and if they really are a discipline tool— Prioritizing fun first, but still putting in the work— As a coach, adapting mid practice if your players are not mentally in itAND SO MUCH MORE!Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, Helios Hockey, Next Path Franchising, and Crossbar!And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites!JOIN HTTU TODAY!HTT MERCHFollow us:IG: @HockeyThinkTankX (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTankTikTok: @HockeyThinkTankFacebook: TheHockeyThinkTank Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 STARTING NOW!We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites!Shout out to this Friday Faceoff supporter: Titan BattleGearFollow us:IG: @HockeyThinkTankX (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTankTikTok: @HockeyThinkTankFacebook: TheHockeyThinkTank Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.