Episodes

  • FRIDAY FACEOFF - WE NEED TO TALK MORE ABOUT REC HOCKEY
    May 1 2026

    On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph and Vechs bring on their teammates, Steph and Matt, from the HTT to talk about rec hockey. We work with youth hockey organizations all over North America and the number one thing we need to talk about more is house hockey. Rec hockey is dying and we need to do more to protect the foundation of our sport.

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    20 mins
  • SHORT SHIFTS - HOW DO YOU COACH A HIGH-EMOTIONS PLAYER?
    Apr 29 2026

    On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about a listener’s question: how do you coach and support a player that brings a lot of emotion to the game, such as cellying toward the other team’s bench, arguing with refs over calls, and smashing their stick on the ice.

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    11 mins
  • Light the Lamp: How to Score More Goals - EP 414
    Apr 27 2026

    This week Topher and Jeff fly solo to talk about absolutely everything when it comes to scoring goals. We believe burying pucks is all about having the right mentality, so let’s dive into how you can improve your offensive game.

    In this episode we talk about:

    — The most important thing to know when it comes to scoring more

    — Toph & Vechs' most memorable goals they’ve scored

    — How intentionality in your reps is more important than quantity

    — How every elite player has an elite delay game

    AND SO MUCH MORE!

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • FRIDAY FACEOFF - OUR THOUGHTS ON BOWNESS’ INTERVIEW?!
    Apr 24 2026

    On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about Rick Bowness’ interview after the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets’ last game of the season. In the emotional interview, Bowness strongly voices his concerns about the culture of the team and his disappointment with the team’s playoff elimination. Listen for our thoughts on if this was the right move or not.

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    13 mins
  • SHORT SHIFTS - HOW DO YOU BECOME A BETTER SKATER?
    Apr 22 2026

    On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph asks Vechs for his best advice on how to become a better and faster skater over the summer.

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    14 mins
  • Always Be Learning: Cultivating Curiosity with Guest Phil Osaer, Former Pro Goalie - EP 413
    Apr 20 2026

    This week Topher and Jeff talk with Phil Osaer, who played college hockey at Ferris State University, played over 12 years professionally, and then went on to have a great career in coaching and scouting for multiple NHL teams. He is currently the Director of Athlete Development at Suburban Sports Group.

    In this episode we talk about:

    — Reduced accountability because kids can easily hop teams

    — How as a coach, you must “always be learning”

    — How the best coaches are curious about other sports & why

    — How to tell if a goalie has hockey sense

    AND SO MUCH MORE!

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • FRIDAY FACEOFF - MERCYHURST FOLDING?!
    Apr 17 2026

    On today’s FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about the Mercyhurst University men’s ice hockey program folding. They have not disclosed why the program folded, but the way it happened really disappointed us. Listen for the inside scoop on how poorly the situation was handled.

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    11 mins
  • SHORT SHIFTS - THE STANDARD
    Apr 15 2026

    On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about “The Standard,” which is an excerpt from Matt Ford’s website that outlines what he learned from Shattuck-St. Mary’s, one of the top hockey prep schools in the country. True to its title, this is what we believe should be the standard for all coaches.

    THE STANDARD

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    14 mins