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The Hockey Think Tank Podcast

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Hockey
Youth Hockey
Player Development
NHL
Coaching
Youth Sports
USA Hockey
Hockey Development
College Hockey
Ice Hockey
Team Dynamics
Coaching Strategies
Mental Health
Concussions
Hockey Training
Hockey Coaching
Team USA
Mentorship
Life Skills
Junior Hockey

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!

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about something that most people don’t like to talk about: politics in youth hockey. Sometimes politics are real, but often the perception of politics is the bigger issue. Join us to discuss the thi... more

This week Topher and Jeff talk with John O’Sullivan, founder of Changing the Game Project. O’Sullivan’s new book, “Captain: The Athlete’s Guide to Being an Exceptional Team Leader,” is designed to help athletes learn how to lead. He joins the podcast... more

On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about our advice and perspective for coaches that don’t have higher-level playing experience. We use Jon Cooper, head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning and recent winner of the Jack Adams Award, as... more

On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about incorporating keep away into your practices and how valuable it is as a development tool.

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Recent Guests

Sam Gagner
Thousand-game NHL veteran and Director of Player Development for the Ottawa Senators
Ottawa Senators
Episode: Ways to Improve Your Game & Lengthen Your Hockey Career, with Guest Sam Gagner, Former NHL Player - EP 420
Jeff Lerg
Former professional goalie and creator of the Dialed and Driven Mentality
Dialed and Driven Mentality
Episode: Dialed & Driven Mentality, with Guest Jeff Lerg, Former Professional Goalie - EP 419
Jakub Dobeš
NHL goaltender, Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
Episode: SHORT SHIFTS - JAKUB DOBEŠ
Nate DiCasmirro
Austrian League Champion Coach, founder of X Edge Hockey
X Edge Hockey
Episode: The Value & Power of Relationships in Coaching, with Guest Nate DiCasmirro, ICEHL Champion Coach - EP 418
Mike McMahon
College hockey insider, College Hockey News insider newsletter
College Hockey News
Episode: College Hockey Recruiting & New NCAA Rules with Guest Mike McMahon, College Hockey Insider - EP 416
Evan Ritt
Colorado-born former DU captain, founder of Tolos barefoot footwear
Tolos
Episode: Learning Life Lessons from Hockey & Playing to Your Identity with Guest Evan Ritt, Tolos Barefootwear Founder - EP 415
Phil Osaer
Former NHL goalie, national team involvement, youth hockey entrepreneur
Olympic/Professional hockey circles, Detroit area academy
Episode: Always Be Learning: Cultivating Curiosity with Guest Phil Osaer, Former Pro Goalie - EP 413
Jay Hardwick
Head coach of Warroad High School Boys' Hockey
Warroad High School
Episode: Everything That Hockey Should Be, with Guest Jay Hardwick, Warroad Head Coach - EP 410
Steph Dukesherer
hockey mom and organizer with extensive experience in youth hockey administration
Youth Hockey Organizations in North America
Episode: The 5 Biggest Things We Have Learned About Youth Hockey This Season, with Guests Matt Thomas & Steph Dukesherer, HTT Team Members - EP 409

Hosts

Topher Scott
Host of The Hockey Think Tank Podcast
Jeff LoVecchio
Co-host, former player

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 777 ratings
  • Great job guys!

    These guys do a great job of calling out the issues in youth hockey today. Very informative and an easy listen while in the car!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fight the panic
    United States23 days ago
  • Olympic Hockey Reaction Episode

    Disagree with views of one. Patriotism/love of country isn’t blind loyalty. It’s caring enough to call out the problems. Athletes get asked questions and can share their honest opinions without worrying about being jailed when they get home. Nothing more American than that. As for the men, I think they can be forgiven for being caught up in the moment. This should have been easy. Actually say the words “I’m sorry”. They can say they were caught up in the moment but in no way meant to denigrate... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AntiSocialMedia1234
    United States3 months ago
  • Hockey Parent and Coach

    This podcast is so great and informative. The variety of guests is amazing. This podcast is geared for a large audience of people in the hockey world but the message can be translated to other parts of life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jfhawky
    United States7 months ago
  • Doesn’t get better than this

    I have been a listener for many years now- love this podcast. It is entertaining and VERY educational. I have learned so much over the years of listening. Thanks for doing this!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stache_Envy
    United States10 months ago
  • Great podcast.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Chris
    a year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The community vibe and host-guest dynamic are repeatedly highlighted as a reason to subscribe.
Coaches, parents, and players praise the show for practical, no-fluff coaching advice and real-world hockey insights.
Sponsorships are appreciated when they feel integrated and relevant to hockey life.
Guests consistently bring actionable guidance for youth development and program leadership.
Listeners value the Short Shifts format for quick takeaways and the depth of conversations with guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#46
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#57
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#122
United Kingdom/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#240
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#81
Germany/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#120
France/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dialed & Driven Mentality, with Guest Jeff Lerg, Former Professional Goalie - EP 419
Q: What role does goal setting play in developing mental toughness?
Goal setting creates a clear path from long-term to short-term actions, with controllable, tangible milestones that athletes can track and be held accountable for.
Dialed & Driven Mentality, with Guest Jeff Lerg, Former Professional Goalie - EP 419
Q: How do you define the “driven” aspect of the program?
Driven is about understanding the task at hand, executing at the highest level, environment, commitment, consistency, and doing whatever it takes without excuses.
Dialed & Driven Mentality, with Guest Jeff Lerg, Former Professional Goalie - EP 419
Q: What inspired you to build the Dialed and Driven Mentality program?
Lerg explains that his own career showed success came from mentality and habits, not just physical attributes. After retiring, he combined coaching and mentorship with a systematic curriculum to teach life skills, goal setting, and resilience.
SHORT SHIFTS - JAKUB DOBEŠ
Q: What makes Jakub Dobeš special and how did he get to this level?
His willingness to go all in on himself, commit to daily preparation, and trust the process, along with support from a goalie mindset coach, helped him build unshakeable confidence.
SHORT SHIFTS - HOW DO YOU MAKE OFF-ICE FUN FOR PLAYERS?
Q: When you're doing off ice in youth hockey, let's talk about the younger ages. So before you get into weights and things like that, how do you make off ice really, really fun for youth hockey players?
The host explains that the key is ensuring kids want to come back first, then hides skills inside games, uses constraint-led drills, and keeps sessions energetic and kid-focused so they're actually getting better while having fun.

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1. Sam Gagner
2. Jeff Lerg
3. Jakub Dobeš
4. Nate DiCasmirro
5. Mike McMahon
6. Evan Ritt
7. Phil Osaer
8. Jay Hardwick

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