He didn't play ice hockey until he was 12 He didn't play AAA until he was 16 He scored over 100 points in college He signed an NHL contract. Hard work, passion, and a willingness to stick to it helped make Dan O'Donoghue dreams. Unreal story. Full podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epi…

What makes a good coach? Great insight here from Dan O'Donoghue reflecting on his time as a player, coach, and now in the NYPD. Check out the full pod by clicking below. 🎙️: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epi…

Man, was this a transformational discussion on youth sports with Dr. Michael McElhenie. For any adult looking to have a better perspective on youth hockey - this will be a phenomenal listen. Out in the AM!!

What an episode coming out tomorrow with Zac Rinaldo. Wow. Raw, honest, intense, you really get to know a guy who pushed the limits and gave his all to the game. Different than any of the 200+ conversations we've had. Out in the AM!

Debuting tomorrow night!

State & Liberty feels like wrapping your body in warm butter … so does this podcast with Lee Moffie … Out tomorrow

Robin Hook will need to be placed into the Western Michigan University Hall of Fame and get his name and profile picture hung above the rafters in Lawson Ice Arena when he feels it’s his time to retire. Robin Hook Buster’s Beer Bong

POWERFUL ⁦Topher Scott⁩ podcast episode with former pro hockey player Brady Leavold & his struggles with addiction, homelessness and the triumphant return he’s made in life and hockey recently !!!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

I am trying REALLY hard to give USA Hockey the benefit of the doubt here with coverage of #USAHNationals - but holy cow this 19U Girls T1 semi is almost unwatchable with the main camera being too close, behind the play and moving so fast everything is blurry. #zoomout

If ever I watched Fersch, Fersch in a post game presser, it’s 👇🏼 Pat Ferschweiler

The hockey world is small. And awesome. My fave broadcast team BY FAR has always been Shireen Starman Dave Starman and Ben Holden - the A Team and Bronco Hockey’s #magicpotion back in the day. Today, Thom got to visit with 2/3 Muskegon Lumberjacks main camp 1

For real. Hockey is THEIR journey. The second it’s not what they want, I’ll find a beach with the hubby (and the pup).

Ryan Kesler spoke recently on Spittin' Chiclets about his 14U Little Caesars team's 44-0 win over Belle Tire on how well coached and prepared they are. Yesterday, they fell to a group of kids from District 15/16 coached by volunteers who practiced less than 10 times as a unit.

Every Wednesday we send out a free weekly newsletter. Here's a portion of it from this week on creating community. To sign up, click the link below! 🖇️: thehockeythinktank.com/newsletter-sig…

Yesterday I made a post about the cost of playing 10u AAA hockey in Chicago. To say it hit a nerve is putting it lightly. Here's a follow up from the perspective of a hockey mom on the realities of the business of youth hockey. Must read.

Facts: USA Hockey Youth Registration in 2007-2008: Minnesota: 45,168 Michigan: 34,614 Difference: 10,554 more players registered in MN over MI USA Hockey Youth Registration in 2024-2025: Minnesota: 50,597 Michigan: 24,391 Difference: 26,206 more players in MN registered over MI

I disagreed with Charlie Kirk on just about everything. But, we shared an opposition to "gender identity" and the abolition of sex. He once had me on his show to discuss it. He was polite, outgoing, and funny. During the interview, I said something about the "TQIA." He

"Why January is the most important month in youth hockey" What an amazing post from Steph everyone in youth hockey should read. thehockeythinktank.com/the-new-year-c…