Podcasts by Glass and Out

Chicago Steel Head Coach Brock Sheahan: Sustaining success, out of the box player development and improving you practices from 2022-01-20T17:04:49

We're joined by Brock Sheahan, head coach of the defending USHL Clark Cup Champions Chicago Steel, for episode #164 of the Glass and Out Podcast.

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"Be Where Your Feet Are" Author Scott O'Neil: Staying present, growing from tragedy, and passion for coaching girl's basketball from 2022-01-13T16:21:54

We’re going outside the box for episode #163 of the Glass and Out Podcast. We're joined by Scott O’Neil, the former...

University of Michigan Assistant Coach Brandon Naurato: Teaching offensive hockey, working with legends and using video as a tool from 2022-01-07T16:46:23

We welcome University of Michigan assistant coach Brandon Naurato for episode #162 of the Glass and Out Podcast.

As a former player development coach who worked primarily on-ice, Naurato ...

The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler: Previewing the 2022 WJCs, prospects to watch, and keys to winning short term competition from 2021-12-23T05:18:40

For episode #161 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we’re joined by Scott Wheeler of The Athletic, who previews the upcoming World Junior Championship.

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Andy Murray: Being a tactician, coaching out of your comfort zone and treating people the right way from 2021-12-16T06:40:25

We're joined by a coaching legend and one of the true gentlemen in hockey for episode #160 of the Glass and Out Podcast.

Andy Murray's coaching career has spanned four decades, multiple c...

Sweden National U20 Head Coach Tomas Montén: Utilizing small area games, WJC experiences and preparing for short term competition from 2021-12-09T05:43:14

In episode #159 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome Tomas Montén, head coach of the Swedish National U20 Team.

It’s the holiday season, and that means the start of the World Juniors ...

Mike Babcock: Playing with pace, the winning formula and teaching more efficiently from 2021-12-02T04:14:27

We've got a big one for you this week on the Glass and Out Podcast, as we were able to connect with Mike Babcock in person for episode #158.

Babcock of course needs no introduction as one...

Toronto Six President Digit Murphy: Progressing the women's game, boundless energy and building a new franchise from 2021-11-25T17:31:56

In episode #157 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by Digit Murphy, President of the Toronto Six, members of the Premiere Hockey Federation (formerly the National Women’s Hockey League)....

Dave King: Giving back through his new book, lessons learned coaching Internationally and adjusting to evolutions in the game from 2021-11-18T18:52:56

In episode #156 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome one of the most revered coaches in the history of hockey: Dave King.

King began his coaching career in 1972 at his alma mater, the...

Detroit Red Wings Head Coach Jeff Blashill: Structuring an effective practice, the part-whole-part philosophy and lessons learned from observing football practices from 2021-11-11T15:54:04

For episode #155, we're changing things up and revisiting one of our favourite presentations from this year's Virtual Hockey Summit. Listen

Team Germany Head Coach Toni Söderholm: Olympic preparation, a unique path and selling your message from 2021-11-04T04:35:09

In episode #154 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome Toni Söderholm, head coach of German National Team.

The Kauniainen, Finland, native has had a unique, yet quick rise to his curren...

Rögle BK Head Coach Cam Abbott: Rebuilds, deciding NOT to work at a canary and becoming a YouTube "star" from 2021-10-28T17:38:04

In episode #153 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome Cam Abbott, head coach of Rögle BK in the Swedish Hockey League.

Along with his twin brother Chris, who is currently the GM of Rög...

Princeton Head Coach Cara Morey: Leadership Through Humility from 2021-10-21T16:58:51

In episode #152 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome Cara Morey, head coach of the Princeton University's Women's Hockey team.

After a playing career that included a stop at Brown Uni...

Ontario Reign Assistant Coach Chris Hajt: Balancing Development and Winning from 2021-10-19T02:59:41

In episode #151 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome Ontario Reign assistant coach Chris Hajt.

Hajt is entering his sixth season with the LA Kings AHL affiliate, which includes a Cald...

The Coaches Site Founder Aaron Wilbur: Developing Better Leaders from 2021-10-07T05:18:42

For this week's episode of the Glass and Out podcast, we've decided to flip the script. Sitting in the guest chair will be none other than Glass and Out host, and The Coaches Site founder, Aaron...

Shattuck-St. Mary's Tom Ward: Building a Prep School Powerhouse from 2021-09-30T01:05:22

Welcome back for season four of the Glass and Out Podcast!

We have an amazing guest to kick things off, as we welcome Tom Ward, Head Coach of the Shattuck-St. Mary's Boys Prep ...

InStat COO Mark Yates: What Goes into Building a Successful Team from 2021-07-20T04:25:50

We're back with a very special bonus episode of the Glass and Out Podcast! Now that the NHL playoffs are officially over and the Cup has been handed out, we get to the fun stretch of the off-season...

HEROS Hockey Executive Director Kevin Hodgson: How Hockey Can Change Lives from 2021-07-01T06:34:59

And just like that, we've arrived at our last Glass and Out episode for the season. We want to thank everyone for tuning in and we hope you were able to take at least a few things away from our lin...

EC Red Bull Salzburg Head Coach Matt McIlvane: Finding Success as a Young Coach from 2021-06-25T04:54:21

In this week's Glass and Out episode, we welcome one of the top, young coaches in hockey. At just 35-years old, Matt McIlvane has quickly worked his way up the coaching ladder. Some of the accompli...

Boston Bruins Skating and Skills coach Kim Brandvold: Creating an Efficient Skater from 2021-06-17T22:56:27

On this week's edition of the Glass and Out Podcast, we're joined by Boston Bruins skating and skills coach Kim Brandvold. At just 39-years old and only two seasons of experience in the NHL, Brandv...

Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg Coach Perry Pearn: Why Team Building is Critical to Success from 2021-06-10T04:52:15

In this week's edition of Glass and Out, we welcome one the most experienced coaches in today's game. With over 40 years of coaching experience, Perry Pearn's remarkable resume spans the globe and ...

Alex Kovalev: Empowering the Modern Player to be Creative from 2021-06-03T16:37:21

We've got another big episode for you this week, as we welcome Alex Kovalev. The former NHL star just wrapped up his first season as the head coach of the Kunlun Red Star, the Beijing-based entry i...

"Legacy" Author James Kerr: What it Takes to Be a Great Leader from 2021-05-27T04:34:02

While this week's guest to the Glass and Out Podcast may not have the most obvious ties to the game of hockey, you could argue that he has had one of the most significant influences on the shift th...

Portland Winterhawks Coaches Mike Johnston & Don Hay: Staying Humble from 2021-05-20T18:11:54

In this week's podcast, we welcome two of the most distinguished and well-respected men in hockey. They're also two current members of one of the more unique coaching staffs in hockey with the WHL'...

The Athletic National Reporter Scott Wheeler: The Evolution of Player Evaluation from 2021-05-13T05:47:02

In episode 140 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome Scott Wheeler, who covers the NHL Draft and prospects nationally for The Athletic. Wheeler is widely considered one of the top authorities in...

NHL Coach Kirk Muller: How to Develop Relationships with Today's Player from 2021-05-06T04:07:12

In episode 139 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome Stanley Cup champ and NHL coach Kirk Muller. Ask anyone who has had a chance to meet or be coached by Muller, and they'd likely tell you that...

Team Finland Head Coach Jukka Jalonen: The Finnish Development System from 2021-04-22T04:50:01

As a country of just 5.5 million people, Finland’s success in hockey at the global and professional level has been impressive to say the least. Just how have they been able to do it while competing...

Philadelphia Flyers Development Coach John Riley: Developing the Person Before the Player from 2021-04-16T04:50:34

Fresh off his appearance at last month’s Global Skills Showcase, Philadelphia Flyers Player development coach John Riley joins us this week for a new episode. Riley presented on the topic of creati...

HC Lokomotiv Director of Player Development Ted Suihkonen: How to Create Smarter Players from 2021-03-18T03:57:27

This week, we welcome to the podcast HC Lokomotiv Director of Player Development Ted Suihkonen, who will be one of the presenters at the Global Skills Showcase. Suihkonen, who is one of the most we...

Omaha Mavericks Assistant Coach Paul Jerrard: Creating diversity in hockey from 2021-02-25T04:26:22

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we welcome Paul Jerrard, an assistant coach with the University of Nebraska Omaha Mavericks, to the podcast. One of the few minority coaches to ever...

Hockey Hall of Famer Willie O'Ree: Breaking the Colour Barrier from 2021-02-19T04:55:31

In honour of Black History Month, we're revisiting one of our favourite episodes in Glass and Out history, featuring the legendary Willie O'Ree. Back in 2018, host Aaron Wilbur and former co-host K...

Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Head Coach Mark Carlson: Development over Winning from 2021-02-15T17:04:49

Like the old saying goes, “coaches are hired to be fired.” Take a look at any career coach’s Elite Prospects page and you’ll likely find a long list of different teams from various leagues. And the...

Providence Friars Head Coach Nate Leaman: Capturing World Juniors Gold from 2021-02-04T05:50:26

Fresh off a championship run at a World Juniors tournament like no other, Nate Leaman joins us for this week's Glass and Out podcast. Led by Leaman, the Americans dominated their way to gold, going...

The Athletic's Sean Fitz-Gerald: Solving the Minor Hockey Complex from 2021-01-28T06:50:20

At The Coaches Site and Glass & Out podcast, from the pros to the grassroots level, we're all about tackling the important issues facing our game. This week, we welcome Senior National Writer for T...

KIngston Frontenacs GM & Head Coach Paul McFarland: Lessons Learned in the NHL from 2021-01-21T16:28:08

A head coaching job in the NHL is the ultimate goal for just about every aspiring bench boss. With only 31 positions currently available (soon to be 32), the journey get there is no doubt a difficu...

Hershey Bears Video Coach Emily Engel-Natzke: Breaking Gender Barriers from 2021-01-14T05:53:05

While 2020 was a year that many would like to forget, one silver lining came in the form of a number of talented and accomplished women breaking down sporting world barriers like we've never seen b...

Anaheim Ducks head coach Dallas Eakins: Keys to Good Mental Health from 2021-01-07T05:17:45

Welcome everyone to a new year of Glass and Out podcasts! We hope you had a safe and happy holidays. To kick off 2021, we welcome Anaheim Ducks head coach Dallas Eakins. Eakins was gracious enough ...

Phil Housley and Brent Sutter: Reliving World Junior Gold Medal Memories from 2020-12-26T18:44:50

Happy holidays everyone and welcome to a very special edition of the Glass and Out podcast! For many hockey fans, the holidays mean one thing: the start of the World Junior Championships. To celebr...

Skills coach Daniel Broberg: How to Break Down Complex Skills from 2020-12-23T05:18:03

Search up “hockey skills coach” on Instagram and you’ll be sure to find a long list of user names. It’s become a great platform for coaches to display short videos with drills that anyone can then ...

AIC head coach Eric Lang: What it Takes to Develop a Successful Program from 2020-12-17T05:28:39

When you think of top NCAA hockey programs, schools like Minnesota, Boston College, Michigan State, and North Dakota are usually some of the names that come to mind. While American International Co...

Vancouver Canucks Scout Troy Ward: Lessons Learned Through a Coaching Journey from 2020-12-10T04:02:30

Ask any longtime coach about their coaching journey and the lessons learned along the way, and they’ll likely have more than a few stories to share. It’s truly a profession all about learning from ...

Columbus Blue Jackets Assistant Coach Brad Shaw: Creating a Team Identity from 2020-12-03T06:00:42

Over the past few years, few NHL teams have been able to shock the hockey world they way the Columbus Blue Jackets have. With John Tortorella leading the way, the Jackets have become a team committ...

German Director of Coach Education Karl Schwarzenbrunner: Coaching from a German Perspective from 2020-11-26T04:44:27

We'd forgive you if you haven't heard the name Karl Schwarzenbrunner before. He may not be well known within North American hockey circles, but he's quickly gaining notoriety in one of hockey's ris...

NHL Player Agent Bayne Pettinger: Creating a More Inclusive Game from 2020-11-19T04:46:54

Over the past few years, the NHL has attempted to take steps towards creating a more diverse, accepting game. That includes the introduction of the Hockey is for Everyone program and the newly form...

Ottawa Senators Assistant Coach Davis Payne: The Process of a Rebuild from 2020-11-12T04:14:57

When the NHL announced its return-to-play plan back in May, the result was the end of the season for seven teams with the likelihood of an extended offseason. Those seven teams have now gone almost...

TSN's Bob McKenzie: Observations on the Evolution of Coaching from 2020-11-05T03:42:30

TSN's Bob McKenzie: Observations on the Evolution of Coaching by Aaron Wilbur

Former Team Canada Head Coach Laura Schuler: Growing the Women's Game from 2020-10-27T01:53:08

Former Team Canada Head Coach Laura Schuler: Growing the Women's Game by Aaron Wilbur

LA Kings Assistant Coach Marco Sturm: The Rise of German Hockey from 2020-10-19T03:12:12

The recent growth of German hockey has been one of the more intriguing stories within the hockey world over the past few years. A silver medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics, four first-round picks ov...

Tampa Bay Lightning assistant coach Derek Lalonde: Winning the Stanley Cup in a Bubble from 2020-10-12T02:49:43

Well, the NHL pulled it off. Under the unprecedented circumstances of a global pandemic, the league was able to fully complete four rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs within two bubbles and no posi...

Spokane Chiefs Head Coach Adam Maglio: A Quick Rise Up the Coaching Ladder from 2020-10-05T04:20:43

The career of a hockey coach is often a long journey filled with many stops along the way. Success and prominent jobs usually take years of grinding and patience. At the age of 34, Adam Maglio is i...

LA Kings Goalie Coach Bill Ranford: The Evolution of Goaltending from 2020-09-21T03:39

Goaltending is one the most evolved and complex positions in hockey. Take the current Stanley Cup Final for example. It features two vastly different netminders who have helped propel their teams t...

Dartmouth Big Green Head Coach Reid Cashman: Developing Elite Defenceman from 2020-09-14T14:51:04

Over the past 10 years, few coaches have climbed the coaching ladder as efficiently as Reid Cashman. His noted work ethic, overall attention to detail, along with experience gained under several es...

Hockey Canada's Tom Renney: Leading through the COVID-19 challenge from 2020-09-07T03:02:57

We're back! Welcome to the fourth season of the Glass and Out Podcast. We hope you had a safe and productive summer. Although we remain in uncertain times, we hope to continue to provide a resource...

OMHA's Ian Taylor & Minnesota Hockey's Glen Andresen: Minor Hockey During the COVID Crisis from 2020-06-30T06:22:08

By now, you're probably sick and tired of hearing the phrase "unprecedented times," but that is the reality we currently live in. As the NHL prepares for a possible return to play, it, along with t...

Boston Bruins Assistant Coach Joe Sacco: Establishing a Top PK Unit from 2020-06-22T04:27:06

In many ways, the Boston Bruins have been one of the model NHL franchises over the past 10 years. Over that span, the B’s have won a Cup while making three Finals appearances, captured two Presiden...

Arizona Coyotes Assistant Coach John MacLean: Building a Contender from 2020-06-15T12:25:08

Ownership instability, the constant threat of relocation, and only two playoff series victories in 22 years have made the history of the Arizona Coyotes franchise one filled with turmoil. But for t...

Minnesota Wild Assistant Coach Bob Woods: Preparing for a Play-In Series vs Canucks from 2020-06-08T06:05:27

Well, it appears that NHL hockey will be resuming sometime this Summer. While the unprecedented circumstances will create a playoffs like we've never seen before, the unique best-of-five series pla...

Nashville Predators Assistant Coach Dan Lambert: Developing Offensive Defencemen from 2020-06-01T04:36:53

Hockey's transition from a standard of big, tough, physical defencemen to mobile, puck-movers has truly been one of the more interesting changes the game has seen. Not only are undersized defenceme...

Sports Psychologist Dr. Leonard Zaichkowsky: Taking Your Mental Game to the Next Level from 2020-05-25T04:37:46

Here at the Glass and Out Podcast, we tend to focus on topics like tactics, player development and leadership/communication. This week, we’ll be focusing on an often forgotten side of the game — bu...

Dallas Stars Interim Head Coach Rick Bowness: A Life Dedicated to Hockey from 2020-05-18T03:58:04

Look up the phrase “hockey lifer,” and you’ll likely find a picture of Rick Bowness right next to it. Bowness has coached for an incredible 35 consecutive years in pro hockey and currently sits in ...

Minnesota Wild Interim Head Coach Dean Evason: The Challenges of a Midseason Takeover from 2020-05-11T01:25:33

One of the toughest challenges a coach can face is to be named interim head coach of a struggling team that is expected to make the playoffs, midway through a season. There’s no exact playbook for ...

La Ronge Ice Wolves Head Coach Kevin Kaminski: Thriving in Adversity from 2020-05-05T19:18:35

From his pro career as an undersized enforcer, to his journey through unlikely destinations as a coach, Kevin “Killer” Kaminski has just about seen it all. The former tough guy recently finished hi...

Ken Hitchcock: How the Game of Hockey Has Changed from 2020-04-27T03:28:18

There are few coaches in the history of hockey as accomplished as Ken Hitchcock. While he may not be officially there yet, it’s fair to say that’s it’s only a matter of time before he receives a ca...

Omaha Lancers Head Coach David Wilkie: Coaching in a Non-Traditional Market from 2020-04-20T05:13:34

When you think of sports and the state of Nebraska, Cornhuskers football and the College World Series are usually the first things that come to mind. But thanks in part to current Omaha Lancers hea...

Kelowna Rockets Head Coach Kris Mallette: A Season Like No Other from 2020-04-13T02:48:41

Today marks a special day for the Glass and Out Podcast. We’ve arrived at episode 100! We want to send a special thanks to everyone who’s tuned in over the past few years. Here’s to a 100 more! We ...

Edmonton Oilers Assistant Coach Brian Wiseman: First Year Behind an NHL Bench from 2020-04-06T03:58:25

If you had to pick one organization that was extra disappointed by the NHL postponement, the Edmonton Oilers would have to be at the top of the list. Currently sitting in second place in the Pacifi...

Dubuque Fighting Saints Head Coach Oliver David: Dealing with a Cancelled Season from 2020-03-30T00:04:02

There’s no playbook for the current pandemic that we are all currently facing. As we continue to work our way through unchartered territory, we hope you and your loved ones are staying safe during ...

Calgary Flames Assistant Coach Ryan Huska: Success Through Patience from 2020-02-10T07:28:47

Speed is everything in today's game. From the pace of the play, to how quickly young players are thrust into prominent roles, to how quickly coaches aspire to make their way up to the big leagues. ...

St. Louis Blues Head Coach Craig Berube: The Journey From Last Place to Champions from 2020-02-03T04:27:15

The St. Louis Blues’ journey to their first Stanley Cup last season was truly one of the most incredible stories in recent sports history. Their unlikely turnaround from last place to champs has be...

Waterloo Black Hawks Head Coach P.K. O'Handley: Leaving a Junior Hockey Legacy from 2020-01-26T16:57:25

In a time where coaches are hired to be fired, it’s rare that you see longevity and success that Waterloo Black Hawks head coach P.K. O’Handley has been able to find in one league and, for the majo...

Victoria Royals Head Coach Dan Price: Sacrificing to Climb the Coaching Ladder from 2020-01-19T23:29:31

The recent string of NHL coaching firings and hirings are prime examples that a career in coaching isn’t for the faint of heart. There are many that make life changing sacrifices in the long pursui...

Chicago Wolves Head Coach Rocky Thompson: From Enforcer to Rising Coaching Prospect from 2020-01-12T21:42:10

The NHL has had a history of former tough guys turned successful coaches, with Craig Berube, Gerard Gallant and Bob Boughner being the most recent examples. It would appear that Chicago Wolves head...

University of Minnesota Head Coach Bob Motzko: How the USA Prepares for the World Juniors from 2019-12-23T05:28:36

For hockey fans, the holiday season means so much more than just time with friends and family. It means the World Junior Championships are upon us. High quality hockey from young men giving their a...

Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour: Connecting with Today's Player from 2019-12-15T22:04:10

In the climate of today’s game, it’s understandable if a high profile coach or hockey executive decided to dodge something like a podcast appearance. That would definitely apply to Carolina Hurrica...

Lausanne HC Head Coach Ville Peltonen: How Hockey Culture Differs in Europe from 2019-12-09T05:27:39

Hockey culture. It’s a term that has come under fire over the past few weeks. Whatever your opinion is on the subject, one thing is clear: change is coming – and fast. Former NHLer and current Laus...

Vancouver Canucks Skills Coach Glenn Carnegie: Developing Elite Talent from 2019-12-01T21:56:24

When people hear “skills coach,” toe-drags and saucer passes probably come to mind. But for longtime Vancouver Canucks skills coach Glenn Carnegie, that is just the tip of the iceberg. Carnegie beg...

UND Head Coach Brad Berry: Maintaining a Winning Culture from 2019-11-24T19:49:42

"We, us, and our." Those are the three key words that University of North Dakota head coach Brad Berry tries to instil in every team he leads. It's created a strong culture for UND - on and off the...

Vancouver Giants Head Coach Michael Dyck: Stepping back to move forward from 2019-11-17T23:20:51

Any successful coach will tell you their path faced many obstacles and led them to places they didn’t expect to be. Vancouver Giants head coach Michael Dyck is no exception. After 13 seasons in the...

NHL Seattle Pro Scout Cammi Granato: Trailblazing for women's hockey from 2019-11-08T00:13:19

There are few women in hockey as decorated as Cammi Granato. From becoming one of the first women to be inducted into the International Ice Hockey Hall of Fame, the USA Hockey Hall of Fame, and the...

Winkler Flyers Head Coach Kelvin Cech: Adjusting to life as a first time head coach from 2019-10-17T20:48:26

We're back for our third season! It's only right that we kick things off with a familiar face to the Glass and Out Podcast: Former GAO Co-Host and The Coaches Site Editor in Chief, Kelvin Cech! Kel...

Tampa Assistant Coach Derek Lalonde: How To Improve Hockey's Best Team from 2019-06-21T16:29:22

It's not every day you get a front row seat to learn about the inner workings of hockey's best team.* *Well, best regular season team. The Tampa Lightning had a season for the ages and looked ready...

Winnipeg Jets Associate Coach Jamie Kompon: The Value Of D - Men In The Playoffs from 2019-06-14T11:00:16

Friend of the Coaches Site and current Winnipeg Jets Associate Coach Jamie Kompon dropped by the Glass & Out podcast to talk defensemen development, his time working in the national hockey league, ...

USA Hockey Youth Director Kenny Rausch On The Rise Of American Skill from 2019-06-07T11:00:15

The rise of American skill in the professional hockey ranks is no accident. The fuel for that offensive fire starts long before those players hit the NHL, too.  It starts at the grassroots level. T...

National Junior Champ: Brooks Bandits Head Coach Ryan Papaioannou from 2019-05-31T11:00:17

Fresh off yet another national championship, Brooks Bandits head coach Ryan Papaioannou joined Glass & Out not only to talk about the tactics his squad used en route to victory, but just what this ...

Mike Gillis & The Search For Knowledge & Excellence In Hockey from 2019-05-24T11:00:17

Mike Gillis is a former player agent, lawyer, and most importantly around these parts, General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks, but it's what he's learned in his time away from the game that we're...

Saskatoon Blades Head Coach Mitch Love: The Ups & Downs Of Junior Hockey from 2019-05-17T11:00:09

Mitch Love knew junior hockey as a defenseman with the Moose Jaw Warriors, Swift Current Broncos, and Everett Silvertips, and he knows junior hockey as a coach, both from his time with the Everett ...

Swedish National Team Coach Rikard Gronborg: 2019 World Championships from 2019-05-03T11:00:09

Swedish National Team Head Coach Rikard Gronborg joined the show a day before his squad would unite for the first time prior to the 2019 World Hockey Championships.

Spruce Kings Head Coach & Provincial Champ Adam Maglio from 2019-04-26T11:00:09

The Prince George Spruce Kings are provincial champions after capturing the 2019 Fred Page Cup, but according to head coach Adam Maglio, they're not done yet.Maglio spent time as a player and an as...

Doug Lidster: How Can We Improve the Minor Hockey Model? from 2019-04-19T11:00:14

Hear from Doug Lidster, former Vancouver Canuck and long-time NHL player and coach who's currently back in the minor hockey world with Victory Honda in Detroit.

Topher Scott: Why is AAA & Spring Hockey So Expensive from 2019-04-12T11:00:04

Hockey parents, this one's for you. Topher Scott did an in-depth study on the cost of AA hockey for Hockey Think Tank, so we wanted to dig into that research to answer the ultimate question facing ...

USports National Champion UNB Head Coach Gardiner MacDougall from 2019-04-05T11:00:12

Canadian university hockey's national champions once again reside in Fredericton after the University of New Brunswick's Varsity Reds brought home the David Johnston University Cup. It was UNB's th...

ASU Head Coach Greg Powers Is Headed To The Sweet 16 from 2019-03-29T11:00:32

Arizona State University's hockey program is going to the NCAA's Sweet 16 tournament for the chance to make a trip to the Final Four, and ASU Head Coach Greg Powers isn't surprised at all. As the n...

NHL Seattle's Dave Tippet: Start As You Mean To Go from 2019-03-22T11:00:29

Former Phoenix Coyotes Head Coach Dave Tippet has been tasked with a rather large responsibility by the NHL: oversee the early days of the league's 32nd franchise in Seattle, Washington, which will...

Brennan Sonne on Learning the Ropes in European Pro Hockey from 2019-03-15T11:00:48

As a former goal scorer, enforcer, and assistant coach with the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League, it's safe to say Brennan Sonne has seen the game in its most pressure-packed moments...

John Becanic: The Defensive Improvement Of The New York Islanders from 2019-03-07T23:44:44

Something huge happened to the New York Islanders this past summer. They traded John Tavares for Barry Trotz. Yep, that's exactly how it went down. Even deal for both sides we'd say. Seriously thou...

Croatian National Team Head Coach Enio Sacilotto from 2019-03-01T12:00:23

Friend of the show Enio Sacilotto stopped by the studio to talk about his experience as Head Coach of the Croatian National Team as well as his time with the Under 18 Croatians. As one might expect...

Coach Agent Neil Glasberg- How To Find The Best Fit Possible from 2019-02-08T12:00:05

Neil Glasberg is a coaching agent and advocate for fair practices when it comes to our profession. It's not easy to make choices when there isn't a ton of available information, so it's a good thin...

USA Hockey's Dave Starman: Building Creativity In Minor Hockey from 2019-01-25T10:00:23

What makes a hockey player creative? Is it the way he or she thinks during hockey games? Is it the tactics given to them by their coaches? Or is it how they practice? For USA Hockey's Dave Starman,...

Kyle Wallack How Do You Build A Hockey Culture From Scratch from 2019-01-18T12:00:35

Kyle Wallack has been around the NCAA College Hockey block, but all of his experience thus far has been with established universities that everyone on this side of the Atlantic has heard of: Yale, ...

Ryan Stimson: World Junior Championships, Analytics, & Modern Hockey Tactics from 2019-01-11T12:00:15

Check in with The Athletic's Ryan Stimson to learn more about modern hockey tactics and how analytics are helping coaches at every level of our game.

Hockey Canada Video Coach Tyler Dietrich Tees Up The 2018 World Junior Tournament from 2018-12-14T12:00:05

Join Hockey Canada Video Coach Tyler Dietrich to learn how Team Canada prepares their players for the World Junior Tournament.

Catherine Silverman What Makes The World's Best Goalies Tick from 2018-12-07T12:00:27

Catherine Silverman is a writer for The Athletic, InGoal Magazine, and she's currently plying her trade covering the Arizona Coyotes in the middle of hockey's heartland: the desert.  Now, we've all...

Bakersfield Condors Head Coach Jay Woodcroft: Development Vs Winning from 2018-11-30T12:00:24

Listen to Bakersfield Condors Head Coach Jay Woodcroft to learn more about the balance between winning hockey games and developing prospects in the American Hockey League.

Portland Winterhawks Head Coach Mike Johnston from 2018-11-16T12:00:08

Any time a young athlete moves, adversity tags along. Moving away from home? Check. Moving onto a new league? Yep, adversity. Moving up from junior to professional hockey? Absolutely. “Make sure ev...

Yale University's Former Captain, Current Assistant Coach Ryan Donald from 2018-11-09T12:00:18

It's always interesting to chat with coaches who are now behind the bench for teams they once played for. That's the case for Ryan Donald, former captain of the Yale University Bulldogs and, after ...

John Becanic & Ryan Hollweg: Breaking Down Shots, Breaking Down Barriers from 2018-11-02T11:00:23

Join the guys in a special episode featuring Ryan Hollweg, former professional hockey player with the New York Rangers, and former coach of the Everett Silvertips John Becanic.

World Champion, Skating Coach, Motivator Victor Kraatz from 2018-10-26T11:00:03

"Matt asked me about my interest in coming to New York to work with the team," Victor told me when I pushed him to talk about his work with the Islanders' top centre. "I told him to just worry abou...

Arizona Coyotes Skills Coordinator Jeff Ulmer: Analytics & Modern Coaching from 2018-10-19T10:00:23

The Arizona Coyotes have been front and centre in hockey’s great analytics debate. However, according to Jeff Ulmer (and most coaches whose paycheque depends on wins and losses, at least to a degre...

Learning How To Be Coached With Former BC Lion Angus Reid from 2018-10-12T11:00:09

Angus Reid was a feared offensive lineman with the CFL's BC Lions for eleven years. 11! He had the same offensive coordinator for all eleven seasons, Dan Dorazio. Can you imagine working with the s...

Power Edge Pro Founder Joe Quinn: Was Connor McDavid Always So Good from 2018-10-05T12:00:39

Hear from Joe Quinn, Connor McDavid's on-ice skills coach since he was just a youngster.

EHC Linz Head Coach Troy Ward & The Language Of Hockey from 2018-09-28T12:00:29

Listen to EHC Linz Head Coach Troy Ward on coaching hockey players who don't speak the same language. Literally.

USHL HC Gene Reilly: How Do You Build Culture Fast With A Brand New Coaching Staff from 2018-09-21T11:00:06

Des Moines Buccaneers Head Coach and friend of the podcast Gene Reilly hopped on the podcast with Aaron and Kelvin today to talk about the challenges associated with introducing a brand new coachin...

Training Camp, Culture, & Teambuilding With UNB Head Coach Gardiner MacDougall from 2018-09-14T11:00:16

Listen to Gardiner MacDougall on the first episode of the Glass & Out Podcast for the 2018 / 2019 hockey season. Topic: teambuilding in training camp.

Season Finale | Brain Health & UMass Boston HC Peter Belisle from 2018-07-02T21:15:10

It's the last episode of the season! Aaron and Kelvin are taking a much-deserved break for the summer, but before that the guys are talking with two very important guests on two very different topi...

Cardiff Devils Head Coach Andrew Lord On Pro Hockey In Europe from 2018-06-22T12:00:14

A local BC boy, we brought Andrew into the Glass & Out studios to talk about his experience playing in the East Coast Hockey League, the American Hockey League, and how he ended up coaching profess...

John Becanic On Breaking Down Every Situation In A Hockey Game from 2018-06-15T12:00:14

For Pyramid Hockey's John Becanic, the wonderful thing about coaching hockey is finding something new every single time you see a game or a practice. Sure, that might mean you're a little obsessive...

TSN's Dave Poulin On Playing, Coaching, Managing, & Analyzing from 2018-06-09T12:00:04

It's always a treat when you get to talk to someone who's seen the game from multiple angles.  And boy, does Dave Poulin ever qualify.  A former captain of the Philadelphia Flyers (even though he w...

Toronto Maple Leafs Goalie Coach Steve Briere from 2018-06-01T12:00:02

Check in on the goaltending performances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, particularly finalists Marc Andre Fleury and Braden Holtby, with Toronto Maple Leafs Goalie Coach Steve Briere.

Matt Korthuis On Simple Summer Hockey Training from 2018-05-25T15:00:02

Matt Korthuis learned early on in his pro career that he needed to excel at certain skills in order to keep his career going. Never the most skilled player out there (his words), Matt's turned his ...

Mike Donaghue: How To Avoid Summer Training Overload from 2018-05-18T13:00:12

While The Coaches Site team was down in Florida for the AHCA Convention, there was no shortage of interesting people to talk shop with. One of those people was Mike Donaghue, a strength and conditi...

University Of Miami Ohio Head Coach Rico Blasi from 2018-05-15T16:00:02

Listen to Rico Blasi, Head Coach of the University of Miami (Ohio)'s Men's Hockey Team, on the trade show floor at the AHCA Convention in Naples, Florida.

RPI Men's Hockey Head Coach Dave Smith At The AHCA Convention from 2018-05-11T16:00:06

Listen to Dave Smith, Head Coach of the RPI Men's Hockey Program, on the trade show floor at the AHCA Convention in Naples, Florida.

Hockey East Commissioner Joe Bertagna At The AHCA Convention from 2018-05-08T15:00:06

Listen to Joe Bertagna, commissioner of Hockey East, on the trade show floor at the AHCA Convention in Naples, Florida.

Florida Panthers Skills Coach Paul Vincent From The AHCA Convention from 2018-05-04T15:00:06

Listen to Paul Vincent, skills coach with the Florida Panthers, on the trade show floor at the AHCA Convention in Naples, Florida.

Gord MacFarlane: The Real Secret To Winning Championships from 2018-04-27T01:40:10

Join Aaron and Kelvin in a chat with Gord MacFarlane, live off the floor from the AHCA Convention in Naples, Florida.

Night One At The AHCA Convention With Jay Aikenhead from 2018-04-26T23:43:09

Listen to Jay Aikenhead and Kelvin Cech tee off the first night of the American Hockey Coaches Convention in Naples, Florida.

Opening Faceoff: The AHCA Convention In Naples, Florida from 2018-04-25T19:06:40

Aaron and Kelvin drop the puck on the American Hockey Coaches Convention in Naples, Florida.

Dave Tomlinson: What Makes The Playoffs So Special? from 2018-04-20T16:00:03

Join Aaron and Kelvin in a chat about the playoffs with former professional hockey player and current broadcaster with TSN Radio, Dave Tomlinson.

Carson Hamill: Does Hockey Really Need To Be This Expensive? from 2018-04-06T20:48:17

Join Kelvin and Aaron in a conversation with Carson Hamill, brother of Zach Hamill and current financial advisor for parents of young hockey playin' children.

Willie O'Ree: Breaking Down Barriers, One Child At A Time from 2018-03-30T14:00

Aaron and Kelvin were joined on this week's episode by the legendary Willie O'Ree, the first black person to play in the National Hockey League.

Paul Boutilier On Creating The Hockey Culture We Need from 2018-03-22T20:59:06

The Belleville Senators of the American Hockey League are incredibly fortunate to have one of the game's brightest teachers, educators, and listeners on their staff in Paul Boutilier. Paul's been a...

UBC Head Coach Sven Butenschon: The WHL, The NHL, & Coaching from 2018-03-14T02:09:53

Sven Butenschon is the head coach of the UBC Thunderbirds Men's Varsity hockey team. He stopped by the show to talk about playing in the WHL, moving on to the NHL, and finally his first two years b...

Anaheim Ducks Conditioning Coach Mark Fitzgerald from 2018-03-09T18:04:29

Join Kelvin and Aaron in a chat with Mark Fitzgerald, strength and conditioning coach with the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League.

Saul Miller: Finding The Mental Game Of The Hockey Player from 2018-03-01T19:10:59

Join Aaron and Kelvin in a chat with Dr. Saul Miller, a mental performance coach specializing in hockey.

Calgary Hitmen Head Coach Dallas Ferguson from 2018-02-15T01:00:10

We caught up with Dallas Ferguson as he embarks on the home stretch with his Hitmen hockey club to learn more about life in two different leagues, and doing what you can to improve when you're prob...

Todd Woodcroft On The Culture & Leadership Of The Winnipeg Jets from 2018-02-07T21:54:36

We caught up with Todd Woodcroft while he was preparing to play the league's best team, the Tampa Bay Lightning. And while Todd was respectful of their opponent, it was obvious that their belief in...

Bliss Littler On Bringing Offense Back To Hockey from 2018-01-29T21:35:33

Join Kelvin and Aaron in a chat with Wenatchee Wild Head Coach Bliss Littler, and learn a thing or two about the best part of hockey: scoring goals.

Craig Custance: 2 Years Of Interviews With The NHL's Best Coaches from 2018-01-22T20:42:24

Join Kelvin and Aaron in a chat with Craig Custance, the author of a brand new book detailing the lives of NHL coaches: Behind The Bench.

Special Teams & Goaltending With Vancouver Giants Head Coach Jay McKee from 2018-01-18T02:24:19

Join Kelvin and Aaron in an interview with Jay McKee, head coach of the Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey League.

Don Hay & The Magic Of The World Junior Tournament from 2017-12-28T17:42:53

You know who knows a thing or two about the World Juniors? Don Hay. The current head coach of the Kamloops Blazers has led Canada into the tournament twice. We caught up with Don today to talk abou...

Blake Wesley: Addressing Addiction & The Problems With Hockey Culture from 2017-12-18T23:28:07

In our final episode before the holidays, Aaron and Kelvin talk with Blake Wesley from the Okanagan Hockey Academy. A former National Hockey League player, Blake has been very open about his strugg...

Florida Panthers Assistant Coach Ben Cooper from 2017-12-11T17:39:08

Join Kelvin and Aaron in a sit-down with Florida Panthers Assistant Coach Ben Cooper.

Guy Gadowsky: How Much Fun Is College Hockey Supposed To Be? from 2017-12-07T17:03:32

The first thing that comes to mind after starting a conversation with Penn State Men’s Hockey Coach Guy Gadowsky is how important fun is in our game. You have to have fun, because according to Coac...

Mike Johnston & The Realities Of Junior Hockey from 2017-11-29T21:44:06

Hear from the Head Coach and General Manager of the WHL's Portland Winterhawks in a talk about bus rides, habits, and teaching young players the ins and outs of the game at the next level.

Episode 2: Fred Harbinson on Practice, Communication, & Habits from 2017-11-21T08:39:25

Join Aaron & Kelvin in a sit down with Penticton Vees Head Coach and General Manager Fred Harbinson to talk about practice habits and the importance of finding and developing the right people.

Episode 1: Mike Weaver & the Advantages of Technology from 2017-11-14T18:27:46

Today we're introducing a brand new podcast: Glass & Out. More of a coaching focus, Glass & Out will dive deeper into the systems, habits, and characteristics of the world in which we can claim ult...

The Cycle Of Minor Hockey With Derek Popke from 2017-11-03T20:10:19

It's the end of an era! The last episode of the Minor Hockey Talk podcast, but there's good news! Aaron and Kelvin are immediately pivoting to a new format focusing more on the coaching side of our...

Mark Bachman: How Do We Ease The Fundraising Burden? from 2017-10-23T20:11:53

There’s one thing, when it comes to hockey, on which we can all agree: the game is expensive. In this episode of Minor Hockey Talk Aaron & Kelvin chat with Mark Bachman, founder of a handy new app ...

Aaron & Kelvin Solve The Cross Ice Hockey Debate from 2017-10-13T20:18:45

Have you heard the news? Cross Ice hockey has hit the minor hockey scene in North America and it hasn’t been pretty. How come? Aaron and Kelvin have the answers in the latest episode of Minor Hocke...

The Art Of Mindfulness With Kris Beech from 2017-09-26T22:06:24

Kris Beech joins the guys to talk about the importance of focus, concentration, and the benefits a clear mind can have on your purple monkey dishwasher. Hockey career, I mean hockey career.

Minor Hockey Talk Podcast - Goals – They Don’t Grow on Trees from 2017-08-16T22:41:34

Minor Hockey Talk Podcast - Goals – They Don’t Grow on Trees by Aaron Wilbur

The Playoff Push With Kelvin & Aaron from 2017-08-16T22:23:15

The Playoff Push With Kelvin & Aaron by Aaron Wilbur

Coaches' Site Podcast Early Season Jitters with Derek Popke from 2017-08-16T20:14:20

Coaches' Site Podcast Early Season Jitters with Derek Popke by Aaron Wilbur

College Hockey Inc.'s Executive Director Mike Snee from 2017-06-07T06:07:31

On this episode of Minor Hockey Talk Aaron and Kelvin are joined by the one and only Mike Snee, the Executive Director of College Hockey Inc and a speaker at this year’s Team Snap Hockey Coaches’ C...

PODCAST | The True Nature Of Hero Behaviour With Norm Flynn from 2017-06-01T17:32:14

Aaron & Kelvin had the pleasure to chat with Norm Flynn, the founder of Hockey Heroes, to learn more about how a true inspiration in our game operates.

Minor Hockey Talk With Clint Colebourn & Wade Burt from 2017-04-13T04:14:21

Kelvin's got two special guests today: Clint Colebourn, a recently graduated minor hockey player; and Wade Burt, a former CIS Allstar turned minor hockey coach, mentor, and school teacher.

The Truth About the WHL Bantam Draft from a Former 1st Overall Pick from 2017-03-22T06:02:18

Ryan Kerr joins the guys on the show to talk about the pressure involved with being a former first overall pick in the Western Hockey League Bantam Draft.

Minor Hockey Talk : Oldschool Vs Newschool With Special Guest Rick Lanz from 2016-12-22T19:58:43

Minor Hockey Talk : Oldschool Vs Newschool With Special Guest Rick Lanz by Aaron Wilbur

Mark Fitzgerald Of The Anaheim Ducks & The Key To Surviving A Long Season from 2016-12-07T21:27:26

Mark Fitzgerald Of The Anaheim Ducks & The Key To Surviving A Long Season by Aaron Wilbur

Minor Hockey Talk: Hockey Development in Europe from 2016-11-10T19:10:30

Believe it or not, the way your minor hockey system is set up is likely very different from the way it’s set up in other places around the world. If we know anything, it’s that there isn’t one way ...

Minor Hockey Talk: Punishment Vs Consequences In Minor Hockey from 2016-10-20T19:14:23

Minor Hockey Talk: Punishment Vs Consequences In Minor Hockey by Aaron Wilbur