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prohockeypodEpisode 86: Marc LangbeinEpisode 86: Marc Langbein. It was good to finally have on an agent who I see around the rinks a lot here in Germany, Marc Langbein. Marc grew up in the Bietigheim area in Germany and so began his passion for hockey. Marc cofounded Win-Win Sports Agency back in 2018. On this episode, we talked a lot about the agency business, some things Marc has learned along the way, and as well as the types of clients they look to attract at Win-Win. For me, it was nice to have a look into Marc’s life and the philosophy they have wi...2025-07-2949 minprohockeypodEpisode 85: Damon WhittenEpisode 85: Damon Whitten. Lake Superior State University HC Damon Whitten joined the prohockeypod this week. He started his hockey career as a goalie and played until he was in his Junior year of highschool before switching to forward. It seemed to be an easy transition as Damon would go on to play tier 2 junior hockey in multiple leagues before heading off to Michigan State University. He would spend 4 years there playing alongside the likes of goalie Ryan Miller and forward Shawn Horcoff, both who went on to have respectable NHL careers. After school, Damon spent 2 years in the ECHL...2025-07-221h 08prohockeypodEpisode 84: Ben SyerEpisode 84: Ben Syer. Ben grew up in a small town and was drawn to hockey immediately. Coming from a family of teacher’s, Ben knew the act of hard work and earning everything you got. He would go on to play Junior B hockey before attending Western University. After University, Ben would get an opportunity at Quinnipiac University that would change his career path forever. Since this opportunity, Ben has been involved in college hockey for the past 20 + years. He worked 10+ years at Quinnipiac University, 13 years at Cornell before moving on to Princeton where he just finished his first se...2025-06-1753 minprohockeypodEpisode 83: Stephen WiedlerEpisode 83: Stephen Wiedler. Stephen grew up in the New York area and was naturally a New York Rangers fan. We talked about his funny memories of the Stanley Cup run in 1994 and what it was like to witness it. Stephen would eventually find himself at D3 Elmira College before transferring to University of Southern Maine where he would play 3 seasons and even be captain. After college, Stephen would play 2 years of pro in the SPHL before landing a coaching job at Curry College, coached by TJ Manastersky. Stephen and I talked about his grind the first couple years of...2025-06-101h 14prohockeypodEpisode 82: Rico BlasiEpisode 82: Rico Blasi. Rico grew up in the Toronto area in an Italian family that knew nothing of ice hockey. He got his introduction on the outdoor rinks in the GTA and this is where he first got the passion for hockey. He was lucky to be coached at a young age by the famous Stan Butler who taught Rico a lot about the game of hockey and different paths available. Rico would go on to attend D1 Miami of Ohio University on a hockey scholarship for 4 years, which was an up and coming program. After a few brief...2025-06-031h 10prohockeypodEpisode 81: Frank SerratoreEpisode 81: Frank Serratore. We had Army’s HC on in the past so this week it was time for Air Force Academy’s Frank Serratore to join the prohockeypod. The 25/26 season will be Frank’s 29th season at Air Force and we talked about how he has continuously built solid teams over his time there. Frank is from Minnesota, and like me, was a goalie growing up. Our goalie chemistry was instantly there throughout the episode. What can I say, great minds think alike. Frank would go on to play D1 hockey at Western Michigan University for 2 seasons before transf...2025-05-271h 24prohockeypodEpisode 80: Stefan DecosseEpisode 80: Stefan Decosse. Stefan grew up in the Vancouver area, right around the time the Canucks made their 1994 Stanley Cup final run. This was his first introduction to hockey. He would eventually make the jump to the BCHL before heading to D3 SUNY Geneseo. Funny enough, our teams actually played against each other regularly so we went down memory lane with our school battles and fan sections. Stefan would spend 4 years at Geneseo. He then did what your typical coach does, take years off to backpack around the world. What a life experience and something Stefan recommends to anyone...2025-05-2058 minprohockeypodEpisode 79: Chris MacKenzieEpisode 79: Chris MacKenzie. UConn Women’s hockey coach Chris MacKenzie joined the prohockeypod this week. Chris grew up in Niagara Falls where he played minor hockey before jumping to Junior C and then Junior B. We talked about how him going level by level was good for his development. Ending his junior career with an Ontario championship, Chris took at chance and committed to a brand new D3 school, Niagara University. This new powerhouse was coached by Blaise MacDonald, who would have a big impact on Chris’s life and career. Niagara would play 2 years at D3, win a cham...2025-05-1358 minprohockeypodEpisode 78: Garrett RaboinEpisode 78: Garrett Raboin. Garrett grew up with hockey in his veins in the state of Minnesota. His dad, Bruce Raboin, was drafted to the NHL and played pro hockey. So naturally Bruce passed his passion down to his son. Garrett would go on to play NCAA D1 at St. Cloud State University, where he also wore a letter for 3 seasons. After school, Garrett jumped on a plane to begin his pro career in Finland. We talked about his experience playing and living in Finland. After Finland and a brief stop in Norway, Garrett went back to St. Cloud State...2025-05-0657 minprohockeypodEpisode 77: David UrquhartEpisode 77: David Urquhart. David had a similar upbringing like myself. He grew up in a small town that had a strong tight knit community which rallied around it’s sports teams. For David, this was the Junior B team, the Thorold Blackhawks. David would go on to play for his home town team, as well as the Welland Cougars before heading off to McGill University. He talked about playing for coach Martin Raymond who taught him a lot about leadership and being a student athlete. After wearing a letter 3 of his 4 years at McGill, David would embark on a 6 ye...2025-04-151h 06prohockeypodEpisode 76: Luke EspositoEpisode 76: Luke Esposito. Luke comes from quite the bloodline of hockey players. His grandfather Doug Messier played in the WHL-Sr, uncle Paul Messier had a long pro career that included 6 seasons here in Mannheim and of course, his other uncle Mark Messier, whose career and Hall of Fame NHL resume speaks for itself. I first saw Luke play last season when he was in Augsburg and I really liked his game. An undersized player with lots of skill, but he also plays the game the right way and isn’t afraid to play hard/with grit. We talked about hi...2025-04-011h 00prohockeypodEpisode 75: Felix BrückmannEpisode 75: Felix Brückmann. Adler Mannheim goalie Felix Brückmann joined the prohockeypod this week. We talked about Felix growing up with 2 brothers in Freiburg, Germany, who also played hockey, and how he decided to become a goalie. Felix would head to the Jungadler Mannheim program at 16 years old where he would play 2 seasons of U18 and win 1 Championship. After that, his pro career began with 3 seasons for the Heilbronn Falcon in the DEL2 before debuting in the DEL at 21 years old with the Adler Mannheim. We talked about the adjustment for Felix as a young goalie in the pr...2025-03-2556 minprohockeypodEpisode 74: Ian HerbersEpisode 74: Ian Herbers. University of Alberta Head Coach Ian Herbers found some time in his busy schedule to jump on the prohockeypod. Ian grew up playing hockey in Alberta before embarking on a 4 year WHL journey. He was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers but due to an injury, decided to go the USports route. During his years as a player at U of Alberta, Ian was fortunate to win a championship. He talked about that season and the group of guys, as well as mentioning they just had their 25 anniversary a couple years ago. Ian constantly brought up that...2025-02-1159 minprohockeypodEpisode 73: Rob BentivegnaEpisode 73: Rob Bentivegna. Brock University Assistant Coach Rob Bentivegna joined the prohockeypod this week. Rob and I crossed paths often in Burlington, both in hockey arenas and on the softball pitch. Rob played in the Burlington Eagle’s minor hockey system before making the jump to Junior B. Once Rob was done playing, he immediately started running ice sessions as a skill coach. Word travelled fast in the GTA area and soon Rob had players from the NHL, AHL, NCAA, OHL and pro in Europe. I remember participating in this skates and was always fascinated by the detail Rob pu...2025-01-211h 03prohockeypodEpisode 72: Andrew DoveyEpisode 72: Andrew Dovey. Another fellow Burlington raised hockey player joined the prohockeypod this week. Andrew Dovey didn’t have the usual Canadian hockey path. He didn’t play AAA hockey until his OHL draft year and ended up playing Tier 2 junior until he was 21. We talked about some memories of junior, including going all the way to the Sunderland Cup Finals in his last season. Andrew would go on to D3 Adrian College, where funny enough, we would play against each other 2 times in the playoffs (1-1). Dovey would play 1 year of pro in the SPHL after college before tran...2025-01-1457 minprohockeypodEpisode 71: TJ ManasterskyEpisode 71: TJ Manastersky. Fellow Oswego Alumni and current Head Coach of Brock University, TJ Manastersky, stopped by the prohockeypod this week. TJ grew up in the GTA area and would end up playing 5 years in the OJHL before heading off to D3 SUNY-Oswego. We swapped stories about Oswego, the great community support the team gets, Bridge Street Runs, and some funny memories of the historic Oswego/Plattsburgh rivalry. After College, TJ would play 1 year professionally in the SPHL before transitioning to coaching. He was given a chance to get his foot in the door at Canisius College for 2 season...2024-12-311h 12prohockeypodEpisode 70: Brian RileyEpisode 70: Brian Riley. Legendary Army Coach Brian Riley doesn’t need any introduction. His resume and the impact he has made at West Point speaks for itself. All the Riley family members are born into the sport of hockey and have no choice but to be involved. Brian was no different. Brian grew up at West Point while his dad was coaching the team and he talked about some memories of him living at the rink. He went on to play at Brown University before transitioning to coaching. He started at D3 SUNY-Plattsburgh, where he won 2 D3 NCAA Championships, be...2024-12-241h 01prohockeypodEpisode 69: Jean-François HouleEpisode 69: Jean-François Houle. Quick and sweet interview this week with the Head Coach of Clarkson University Jean-Francois Houle. He only had about 25 minutes to spare so we buzzed through both his playing career and coaching. JF had a unique upbringing since his dad was an NHL player, so immediately he was around the dressing room and hockey was injected into his veins. JF would go on to get drafted to his hometown team the Montreal Canadians (the team his dad played 11 seasons for) and receive a D1 scholarship to Clarkson University. He would have 4 successful seasons at Clarkson b...2024-12-1738 minprohockeypodEpisode 68: Wayne WilsonEpisode 68: Wayne Wilson. I was lucky to get Wayne Wilson, the legendary coach from RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology) to hop on the prohockeypod this week for 35 minutes. Wayne went to Bowling Green State University where he won a National Championship in 1984 before embarking on his coaching career. He was able to work under the legendary coach Jerry York for a few years and learn the ropes. A chance to become a Head Coach at D3 RIT came open and Wayne didn’t hesitate. He went on to win Coach of the Year in his 2nd season and a fe...2024-12-1035 minprohockeypodEpisode 67: Trevor LargeCanisius College Head Coach, Trevor Large dropped by the prohockeypod this week. Like most Canadian’s, he was attracted to hockey at a young age. One interesting thing about his story is that he quit hockey during his OHL draft year out of nowhere. A year later, Trevor missed the game and decided to make a comeback, earning a spot with a Tier 2 Junior A team in Brampton. This decision led him to Ferris State University and earning a degree. He joined the real world for two years as a computer programmer, but then soon realized he missed being in...2024-12-031h 13prohockeypodEpisode 66: Brett RileyEpisode 66: Brett Riley. Very happy to get the chance to have Long Island University Head Coach Brett Riley hop on the prohockeypod this week. When you think of the Riley family, you think of hockey and coaching. Brett's dad, Rob, had a long career in coaching at West Point and is now a scout for the Colorado Avalanche. Brett's uncle, Brian, is in his 33rd and final season of coaching at West Point. Brett's grandfather, Jack, was the Head Coach at West Point for 36 years. Safe to say that Brett didn't have a choice but to get into hockey...2024-11-2653 minprohockeypodEpisode 65: Scott SandelinEpisode 65: Scott Sandelin. The prohockeypod was honoured to have long time NCAA D1 Head Coach Scott Sandelin come on this week. Scott is currently in his 25th season as Head Coach at Minnesota-Duluth University. A draft pick of the Montreal Canadiens, Scott played D1 hockey himself at North Dakota before embarking on a 7 year professional playing career. Scott retired at the age of 28 and jumped immediately into coaching. He went back to North Dakota University as an Assistant Coach, learning from Dean Blais and was able to win 2 National Championships in his 6 years there. He then made the jump...2024-11-1951 minprohockeypodEpisode 64: Mike HarderColgate University alumni and Head Coach Mike Harder stopped by the prohockeypod this week. Mike has always held Colgate close to his heart and has taken pride in always giving back in some way. He has been part of school on many forms, whether it was first as a player, then volunteer then Assistant Coach and now Head Coach. He bleeds Maroon. I actually played my first college career game @ Colgate so we joked about how it has a different special meaning for me. We talked about his journey through pro hockey and his venture over to Europe. He...2024-11-1244 minprohockeypodEpisode 63: Troy WardThis week the prohockeypod was fortunate to have long time coach Troy Ward spare some time for chat. Troy Ward is a name many people in the hockey world know or have heard. His long coaching career is a testament to him wanting it more than others and his willingness to put in the hard work. Like myself, Troy was a graduate of D3 hockey who knew as soon as he was done playing, he wanted to get into coaching. Troy has coached in NCAA, CHL, NHL and European pro. He was given advice young in his coaching career...2024-11-0553 minprohockeypodEpisode 62: Nate Leaman2-time NCAA D1 Champion Nate Leaman came on the prohockeypod this week and we made the most of our 35 minutes together. Like myself, Nate is a graduate of the NCAA D3 path who has gone on to do great things in the game. He worked his way up as an Assistant Coach with the University of Maine and Harvard before taking a chance with an up and coming program at Union College. Nate wore many hats there and slowly began building a power house that over his time, became a top 10 school in D1 hockey. After his time at...2024-10-2935 minprohockeypodEpisode 61: Bill BowlerThe prohockeypod keeps rolling along with GM’s from the CHL. This week, Bill Bowler from the Windsor Spitfires. Bill has always been part of the Windsor Spitfires family. Whether it was as a player for 4 years or returning to be an assistant coach, VP of Hockey Operations and now the General Manager. He bleeds for Windsor. We talked about his OHL playing career, debuting in the NHL with the Columbus Blue Jackets, venturing over to Germany and winning a championship, before transitioning to the coaching side. Bill talked about his passion for the game and grinding to work hi...2024-10-1536 minprohockeypodEpisode 60: James BoydOttawa 67’s GM James Boyd spared some time for the prohockeypod this week. James has a lot of experience in the OHL, starting with playing 4 years in the league. After the OHL, James went to the University of Guelph before being offered an Assistant Coaching position back in the OHL with the Belleville Bulls. James learned a lot from Lou Crawford in these first few years before being promoted to HC. After Belleville, James moved to the Toronto/Mississauga franchise where he would hold different positions over 13 years including Assistant Coach/Assistant GM and then Head Coach/General Manager du...2024-10-0847 minprohockeypodEpisode 59: Curtis HuntPrince Albert Raiders GM Curtis Hunt joined the prohockeypod this week. From day 1, Curtis always believed in for the goodness of the team. Team first mentality. He grew up playing multiple sports and took a tryout in the WHL, thinking nothing of it. Next thing you know, he was drafted to the NHL and would embark on a 9 year pro career before shifting his focus to coaching. After years of coaching Pro and in the WHL, he transitioned to a GM role. Someone like Curtis has a lot of experience in both the coaching and general manager world. I...2024-10-0144 minprohockeypodEpisode 58: Youri Ziffzer7 time DEL Champion Youri Ziffzer took some time out of his busy work schedule to come on the prohockeypod this week. Youri had an unusual path to ice hockey but once he was introduced, he didn’t look back. We talked about how he first became a goalie and starting his pro career at such a young age. Youri built up a reputation in the DEL as being a great team guy and was always wanted by the top teams. We dove deep into his “role” as a goalie in Germany as a “1B”. In hockey, championship teams need 2 goalies wh...2024-09-171h 50prohockeypodEpisode 57: Josh RobinsonCurrent Schwenningen Wild Wings goalie coach Josh Robinson stopped by the prohockeypod this week. We talked about his unusual path of playing AA most of his minor hockey career and his crazy jump to the USHL after only 6 AAA games to his name. He went on to play NCAA at Michigan Tech where he continued to grow his game and battle through adversity. After college, he signed pro with the Dallas Stars organization and began his AHL/ECHL goalie grind. Josh would venture over to EU on 2 different occasions in his playing career before returning back to the ECHL...2024-08-271h 18prohockeypodEpisode 56: Frank HoraThis week the prohockey pod was happy to have Frank Hora stop by. Since Frank was little, his only path seemed to be hockey. Being one of 7 siblings, he was immediately thrown in net for the basement mini stick sessions. Frank soon transitioned to Defence and from there his game developed. We talked about Frank’s childhood growing up in NY State and his early introduction to the Buffalo Sabres. After youth hockey, Frank played 4 seasons with the Kitchener Rangers in the OHL (with multiple NHL camp invites) before starting his pro journey in NA. We talked about the “grin...2024-08-201h 11prohockeypodEpisode 55: Mitch TheoretMitch grew up in the Montreal area before moving to Kitchener. We went through some of his funny minor hockey experiences before he transitioned to the OHL at 16. Mitch played 5 seasons in the OHL with a lot of deep playoff runs and getting drafted to the NHL. After major junior, Mitch jumped between pro and USports before landing in Norway, where we became teammates. We talked about our famous day off routine that helped us get through a tough season. We then dove deep into how Mitch gave up playing pro to become a caddy and what life is...2024-08-131h 23prohockeypodEpisode 54: Kasimir KaskisuoIt took us awhile to get our schedules to match up but Kasimir Kaskisuo was finally able to hop on the pod. Kasimir is a goalie from Finland who made the jump over to NA when he was 20 years old to pursue his dream. We talked about his college career, him signing pro, the grind and his eventual NHL start against Pittsburgh. After North America, Kaz went to Sweden for 2 seasons before returning to NA this past season. Kaz has also gained popularity through his youtube videos and documenting his life as a pro goalie, which started in the...2024-08-0654 minprohockeypodEpisode 53: Max NoreauMax didn’t have your “normal path” career. His story is quite interesting. We talked about how in an 8 month span he was cut from one team, played on another and then was drafted in the 1st round to QMJHL in his second year of eligibility. He played 3 years in the Q before going onto pro in the AHL. Even though he produced, he was only given 6 games in the NHL before embarking on a long career in Switzerland. We dove into like in Swiss, why he came back briefly to NA and how he was able to carve out a...2024-04-301h 28prohockeypodEpisode 52: Florian KeinzAdler Mannheim video coach Florian Keinz stopped by the prohockeypod this week. From someone who grew up a fan of the team spending countless hours/games in the stands cheering on the boys to now being behind the scenes working as the teams video coach is quite the unusual path. Florian bleeds Adler Mannheim and is someone who gives everything for the club. He talks about his beginnings in soccer, how he got interested in hockey and now his work as a video coach for a top team in Germany. He is known for his work ethic and undivided...2024-04-091h 08prohockeypodEpisode 51: Denis ReulThe captain Denis Reul stopped in to the prohockeypod this week. Denis is known for his defensive play, physicalness and overall team play. We talked about how he got into hockey growing up in a small town, his journey to North America, being drafted to the NHL and playing his whole DEL career in Mannheim. He has represented Germany on many occasion’s and he explained the importance of this. I also picked his brain on the keys to being a leader and what you need to be a champion. We kept it short and sweet for this episode. Ho...2024-03-1941 minprohockeypodEpisode 50: Tyler MoyTyler Moy was great to chat with this week and shared a lot of insight. A great work ethic was instilled in him at a young age and fired his absolute love/addiction to the sport of hockey. Tyler is a graduate of Harvard University and he shared his time there balancing school and athletics. After Harvard, Tyler signed a contract with the Nashville Predators, the NHL team that had drafted him. He shared his experiences in NA before heading over to Switzerland. He also talked about his decision to work with a mental coach and the positive effects...2024-03-121h 49prohockeypodEpisode 49: Tyler GaudetThe pride of Hamilton Tyler Gaudet joined the prohockeypod this week. Tyler took a chance to go to the QMJHL, was sent down to Pembroke, where he met Sheldon Keefe. Sheldon ended up getting a job with the OHL’s Soo Greyhounds and took Tyler with him at the age of 19. 8 months later, Tyler signed an NHL contract with the Arizona Coyotes. Tyler went through adversity, didn’t give up and was rewarded for his perseverance. We talked a lot about the power of being confident and how playing your game can lead to success. Tyler went on to play...2024-03-051h 22prohockeypodEpisode 48: Mike LomasThis weeks episode is a special one and brought back a lot of memories. Mike Lomas is a guy i grew up playing minor hockey with in Burlington. He went the OHL route for 5 years before playing USports at Carleton University in Ottawa. Mike talked about his time in the OHL and what he learned year to year. Mike also was very honest about his past battles, how he turned himself around and continues to stay sober today. It takes a lot of strength to admit you need help and a great support system as well. I have a...2024-02-271h 16prohockeypodEpisode 47: Korbinian HolzerGerman born defenseman Korbinian Holzer dropped by the prohockeypod this week. Holzy’s resume speaks for itself. Over 500 games in NA pro (NHL/AHL), Olympic Games, World Junior’s, KHL and 250 (and counting) DEL games. Korbinian shared his story on growing up in Germany, choosing to pursue a career in hockey over soccer and what he learned as a young pro that allowed him to get drafted to the NHL and transition to North America. He also seems to always have a funny trade story and shared both of them during the episode. Holzy has had a great career fill...2024-02-131h 32prohockeypodEpisode 46: Kyle Gibbons...Part 2 Kyle Gibbons returned this week to the prohockeypod to continue his story. We jumped right into him leaving pro in North America and heading to Germany. Kyle played 3 seasons in Deggendorf, including helping them get promoted to the DEL2. We went through the craziness of the next few years and how he got through it. Kyle is currently playing his 11th pro season for Leipzig in the Oberliga in Germany. Kyle talked about the importance of good practice habits and practicing like you play. He also brought up preparing for life after hockey and how to deal with the “fea...2024-02-061h 30prohockeypodEpisode 45: Kyle Gibbons...Part 1Kyle grew up in Ohio and was drawn to hockey at a young age by the local pro team, the Cleveland Lumberjacks. We talked about his childhood and his passion for the game of hockey. He went on to play in the USHL and made the decision to go NCAA to Canisius College in Buffalo. He had a very successful 4 years before moving on to pro in the ECHL and SPHL leagues. We talked about the grind and what he learned throughout his journey. Part 2 coming next week. Hope you enjoy!2024-01-301h 20prohockeypodEpisode 44: Jordan MurrayJordan is a defenseman for the Adler Mannheim and is currently playing in his 8th season of professional hockey. Jordan had a dream of playing in the QMJHL and he set his mind to that. Even though he didn’t make the jump until he was 18, he got to do it for 3 years. After major junior, Jordan attended the University of New Brunswick for 4 years and was able to win 2 University Cups. This earned him a chance in the AHL where he played parts of 4 seasons before adventuring over to Europe. He was able to gain experience in both th...2024-01-231h 19prohockeypodEpisode 43: Petri VehanenFinnish Legend Petri Vehanen joined the prohockeypod this week. Petri and I work together with the Adler Mannheim and I have got to know him well. Petri was a late bloomer who’s mindset was simple: work hard everyday. It ended up paying off as he went on to play 20 years professionally, win a KHL Championship, Gold Medal for Finland at the 2011 World Championships and lastly, had his number retired by Lukko Rauma. He had quite the run and now is sharing his knowledge to the goalie’s in Mannheim. It is very inspirational to see everything he achieved. If y...2024-01-161h 18prohockeypodEpisode 42: Yannick ProskeYannick is a young German prospect known for his work ethic and playing for the Adler Mannheim in the DEL. We talked about his minor hockey journey in Germany that eventually led to him signing a DEL contract. Yannick also was drafted to the WHL and talked about his experience in Spokane. He is one of the happiest people i have met who is always smiling and excited to come to the rink everyday to put in the work. He is a great kid with a bright future ahead of him. Hope you enjoy!2024-01-0955 minprohockeypodEpisode 41: Jordan SzwarzJordan is another Burlington guy who I grew up with and spent a lot of time training together. He is known for his hard work ethic and I have seen that first hand. Jordan went the OHL route, was drafted to the NHL and played 9 seasons of North American Pro in the AHL, which also included 50 games in the NHL. He then headed off to the KHL in Russia before coming to Germany. He is currently in his 3rd season with the Adler Mannheim. We talked about his journey and what he learned from his hard road. Jordan has...2024-01-021h 12prohockeypodEpisode 40: Wayne SimpsonThe Union Dutchmen alumni are back. Happy to have been able to chat with Wayne Simpson this week. Wayne is currently in his 11th pro season and 5th with the ERC Ingolstadt in Germany. We talked about his childhood in Georgia and how he grew up in an athletic family with a passion for doing well in both sports and in the classroom. Wayne talked a lot about the importance of being confident and how it can translate to your game. We dabbled in his college days, the famous workouts and his rise through pro in NA and now...2023-12-191h 13prohockeypodEpisode 39: Shea TileyIt was awesome to sit down with Shea Tiley this week. Shea is a Clarkson Alumni who won 2 National Titles and has represented Canada on multiple occasions internationally with the women’s team. She has been a big part of the growth of the women’s pro league in NA and continues to help promote the brand. Shea educated me on the progress of the new league and everything that goes into it behind the scenes. Very surprising to hear how much goes into it but great to hear all the hard work is paying off. Many great things ahea...2023-12-121h 30prohockeypodEpisode 38: Tim ReganIt was great to sit down with ERC Ingolstadt GM Tim Regan this week. Tim grew up in Massachusetts before earning himself a D1 Scholarship to RPI for hockey. After earning his degree, Tim headed to Germany (for 1 year) and hasn’t returned since. He carved out a long playing career, been a coach on the German National Team and is now a GM. He had some great insight and advice on how he got to where he is and what he believes the foundations are. If you are someone interested in being a player/coach/GM in EU, th...2023-12-051h 08prohockeypodEpisode 37: Appreciate the GameThis week I wanted to take some time to discuss the importance and remind athletes to Appreciate the Game and Enjoy the Ride. I talked about different levels of a player’s hockey journey and what I feel is important to learn/remember with each step. At the end of the day, be grateful to the game and enjoy the experience. Its YOUR journey, do not compare it to others and take it all in. Hope you enjoy!2023-11-281h 09prohockeypodEpisode 36: Jake KiellyJake is a guy who has shown throughout his career that progression is possible if you are willing to put in the hard work. From the USHL to Clarkson University before signing an NHL contract and now playing in Europe, Jake has always found a way to keep improving his game and being a wanted addition to any team. He shared a lot of good insight on his experiences and lessons he learned along the way. Hope you enjoy!2023-11-211h 27prohockeypodEpisode 35: Robby JacksonRobby is a professional hockey player who grew up in California and is currently playing in Slovakia. We talked about what drew him to the sport and how it was for him playing hockey in Cali at a young age. He went on to play 4 years D1 for St. Cloud University and earned himself a degree in broadcasting. Robby is big on reflection and enjoying the moment, which I believe is a good for everyone to learn and helps you mentally rejuvenate . Hope you enjoy!2023-11-071h 08prohockeypodEpisode 34: Mat BodieMat Bodie joined the prohockeypod this week. He is a long time pro and leader by nature. We took a trip down memory lane from his time at Union College where he ended as a National Champion before embarking on his professional career. We dove a lot into how he is a leader and his belief on the best characteristics to be one. Honestly, i can see why his teammates look up to him and have so much respect. Hard to not run through a wall for this guy. Hope you enjoy!2023-10-311h 04prohockeypodEpisode 33: Brett ThompsonBrett Thompson joined the prohockeypod this week. Brett is a product of the OHL who went the USports route after before heading over to Europe to embark on his pro career. He is currently playing in the top league in Denmark. We dove into his dream of playing in the OHL and being able to do it for some years in the Soo. We talked about everything he learned along the way and that has helped him continue his career today. Hope you enjoy!2023-10-171h 18prohockeypodEpisode 32: Kyle BodieCurrent Assistant Coach for the Powell River Kings of the BCHL Kyle Bodie joined the prohockeypod this week. Kyle was a product of the BCHL himself, who went on to play D1 at Union College before playing professionally in NA and Europe. We talked a lot about his experiences in College and how he has transitioned to the coaching side. We also took a deep dive into what he communicates to his players and how he helps prepare them for the next level. Hope you enjoy!2023-10-101h 27prohockeypodEpisode 31: Andrew HareTime to change things up and share my personal story. From Peterborough to Germany, I have had my share of experiences and adventures. A lot of ups and downs, battling through adversity and finding a way. It is easy to look back and say I wish I did certain things differently but it made me who I am today. I learned a great amount along the way and hope I can influence people through my experiences. Biggest takeaway: Don’t take things for granted and don’t be afraid to take a chance and put yourself out there. You neve...2023-10-031h 24prohockeypodEpisode 30: Austin FarleyAustin is currently going into his 9th pro season and 3rd in Slovakia. He grew up in Illinois, which is where he first learned to play, before heading to Fargo and eventually University of Minnesota-Duluth. We talked about Austin’s immediate jump to Sweden after college and how he found success in 2 great leagues there. We also took a deep dive into concussions and his experience. Austin spoke on how his mental health took priority and he had to step away from hockey for a bit to heal. Clearly was the right decision as he is doing great now an...2023-09-261h 05prohockeypodEpisode 29: Justin ScottBurlington has produced a lot of pro athletes and this week the prohockeypod welcomed another. Justin is a guy I grew up training with, who is currently playing for the Straubing Tigers in the DEL in Germany. Justin is a product of the OHL and was able to receive an NHL contract after his overage season. He played 7 seasons in the AHL before heading to Germany. We talked about how he got to where he is and what he learned along the way. Justin also touched on the type of player he is and how he approaches each day...2023-09-1958 minprohockeypodEpisode 28: Brett FlemmingThe prohockeypod was happy to have on another Burlington alumni who went on to have a long playing career. Brett was always known for his work ethic on and off the ice, as well as his elite skating. Brett shared how he was able to become such a good skater at a young age and how that helped him throughout his career. We talked about his NA pro grind, ECHL Championship season, and heading to Europe for 7 seasons. He also talked about some good advice for young kids. Happy to have had him on the pod and ventured down...2023-09-1255 minprohockeypodEpisode 27: Greg CareyAnother Burlington Cougar Alumni joined the prohockeypod this week. Greg and I were teammates for 2 seasons and I still have bruises on my glove hand to prove it. Greg was known for his NHL caliber shot and that is a big reason why he still holds records in Junior. Greg went on to tear up NCAA at St. Lawrence University for 4 years before embarking on 8 year pro career. Greg shared what he learned throughout his time, the big reason why he finished his degree and how he got such a powerful shot. Since retiring, he has transitioned to a...2023-09-051h 01prohockeypodEpisode 26: Cory EmmertonCory’s journey has taken him from a small town in St. Thomas, Ontario to living full time in Switzerland. A very humble guy with a tremendous work ethic, Cory has always been known as a solid 2way player that does everything the right way and always finds a way to be an important part of the team. A piece of the puzzle. Cory talked about being fortunate to play in a great situation on the OHL, making the jump to the AHL and a funny NHL call up story. His last year in North America, he was sent do...2023-08-291h 10prohockeypodEpisode 25: Nathan RobinsonNathan is a former long time professional player who has now shifted his focus to athletic training, both on and off the ice. Nathan was fortunate enough to play 20 years professionally in various countries and took me through his journey. Nathan was always known for his skating and fitness, which we dived into detail about. He talked about his time in the OHL, NA pro before heading over to the bigger ice in Europe. Nathan also expressed how he believes hockey shouldn’t be your total focus and kids should find other interests/hobbies to take their mind off th...2023-08-221h 01prohockeypodEpisode 24: Larry MitchellEpisode 24: Larry Mitchell. Larry is one of the more well known/respected people in hockey in Europe. He has been through it all. Larry was fortunate to have a long playing career in Germany, followed by a short stint as a hockey stick rep in North America, before returning to Germany as a Coach/GM and now a Sports Manager in Switzerland. Over the years, Larry has been known for his eye for scouting players and has built a large hockey network. It is hard to find someone in hockey who hasn’t heard his name. It was an ho...2023-08-151h 33prohockeypodEpisode 23: Daniel CarrEpisode 23: Daniel Carr. Another Union Dutchmen Alumni joined the prohockeypod this week. Daniel was kind enough to take some time to talk about his path and everything he has learned along the way. We ofcourse chatted about the famous Union College spring workouts, but more importantly what he learned over his 4 years at school, ending it as a D1 National Champion. Daniel and I went into the depth about his pro journey, especially the mental battle of being a fringe NHL player and how he got through. We ended with Daniel giving some important feedback/advice for the younger...2023-08-081h 08prohockeypodEpisode 22: Steven DeegEpisode 22. This week the prohockeypod sat down with current Canadian/German pro hockey player Steven Deeg. Steven and I have known each other for about 2 years. Steven is a product of the USports route is going into his 6th professional season in Germany. Steven talked in depth about his journey and how CIS hockey was some of the best hockey he has played. We also talked about topics like playing multiple sports, when is the right time to make the jump to the next level, and how hard you need to train to get there. There was more to...2023-08-011h 25prohockeypodEpisode 21: Troy GrosenickEpisode 21. Long time AHLer Troy Grosenick joined the prohockeypod this week. Troy is a Union College grad who is going into his 10th year of professional hockey in the AHL. Troy talked about the effort his dad made at a young age to help his son’s passion of hockey. We also talked about how focusing on 1 sport at a young age is the wrong approach and kids should be as active as possible for multiple reasons. Troy shared how one coach in the USHL helped flip a switch in his brain and was a big influence on him go...2023-07-251h 37prohockeypodEpisode 20: Alex HutchingsEpisode 20. Alex Hutchings joined the prohockeypod this week. Alex is another hockey player from Burlington who was a teammate of mine with the Burlington Eagles. Hutch was always known for his speed ability and shot growing up. He played 4 seasons in the OHL for the Barrie Colts and was a 4th round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Alex touched on how he battled through adversity a few times in his career and how one tournament inspired him to change for North America pro to Europe. He was fortunate to play 8 seasons in Europe and have his family...2023-07-181h 17prohockeypodEpisode 19: Josh JoorisEpisode 19. This week the prohockeypod was fortunate to be joined by a special guest. Josh Jooris, currently plays for Genève-Servette in the top Swiss league and is going into his 11th season of professional hockey. But the story begins way before this. We grew up around the block from each other, went to school together and were teammates in minor hockey with the Burlington Eagles. I personally have seen all the obstacles Josh has overcome to get to where he is today. Josh shared his journey, as well as how he persevered and stayed motivated to keep improving h...2023-07-111h 29prohockeypodEpisode 18: Mark JoorisEpisode 18. Former long time professional hockey player and current coach of the Burlington Cougar’s, Mark Jooris stopped by the prohockeypod this week. I have known Mark since I was 12 years old. He coached me as I was growing up, taught me a lot about hockey and opened my eyes to new paths such as NCAA and European Pro. To be completely honest, my career might not have been the same without his help/guidance. Mark took us back on his journey through NCAA with RPI, Team Canada, the AHL, as well as many professional seasons in Finland, Germany an...2023-07-041h 14prohockeypodEpisode 17: Nick MiglioEpisode 17. This week the prohockeypod was joined by Nick Miglio. Nick is another product of D3 hockey, who is currently playing for the Selber Wölfe in the DEL2 in Germany. Nick talked about his path playing hockey in Texas, attending Utica College, the North American pro grind and his transition to Germany. Nick also shared how he stayed motivated and believed in his abilities. Hope you enjoy!2023-06-271h 18prohockeypodEpisode 16: Peter MeierEpisode 16. The prohockeypod mixed things up this week and brought on a German agent by the name of Peter Meier. Peter is from Regensburg and has a unique story. Never played hockey, a degree in banking and somehow ended up becoming one of the more well known agents in Europe and especially Germany. Peter touched on how hard he had to work early on to get his name out there and what Sportagon looks for when evaluating potential clients. We also went into a deep discussion about German hockey, its strengths/weaknesses and how we believe it can take...2023-06-201h 17prohockeypodEpisode 15: Freddy CabanaEpisode 15. This week Freddy Cabana joined the prohockeypod. Freddy is a German (originally Canadian) hockey player who has found a home in Germany and is currently going into his 15th year of professional hockey. Freddy and I met back when I was coaching in Bietigheim and quickly became friends. Freddy is known as a warrior who can play in all ends of the ice and is always in tremendous shape. Freddy shared his path through the QMJHL that allowed him to be an NHL draft pick, play in the AHL and eventually transition over to Europe. Freddy has won 3...2023-06-131h 01prohockeypodEpisode 14: Evan BuitenhuisEpisode 14. Another week, another goalie. The prohockeypod was happy to have Evan Buitenhuis hop on this week. Evan is a fellow Burlington goalie who I had the privilege of meeting and training for 2 summers. Evan’s story is another one of an unusual path. Evan is a product of the D3 hockey system, who went on to play many years professionally in the ECHL and is currently signed for next season in the top league in Austria. One thing Evan talked about and I believe is important to hear, is not taking the next step until you are truly re...2023-06-061h 03prohockeypodEpisode 13: Colin FurlongEpisode 13. Another goalie joined the prohockeypod this week, Colin Furlong. Colin and I use to train together each summer in Vaughn at the local goalie school. Colin was known for his work ethic on the ice and simply got better each season. An OHL/USports grad, Colin has been working his way up the ranks in Italy the past few seasons. He talked about his unusual path through junior and CIS with a lot of obstacles, but evidently ended up being a blessing in disguise and helped shape him into the goalie he is today. We also chatted about...2023-05-3050 minprohockeypodEpisode 12: Marius RiedelEpisode 12. 2023-05-2352 minprohockeypodEpisode 11: Axel AlavaaraEpisode 11. This week’s episode was a special one for me. Adler Mannheim’s Sports Manager, Jan-Axel Alavaara took some time out of his busy schedule to join the prohockeypod. Axel shared his journey that included a long professional playing career and how he transitioned to the coaching/management world in Europe. Axel is very passionate about skill development and shared how Sweden/Finland has been developing for years. This would explain why we see so many players from these countries getting drafted to NHL each year. He also shared his philosophy on scouting and what types of players he l...2023-05-1646 minprohockeypodEpisode 10: Luka GracnarEpisode 10. Another goalie joined the prohockeypod this week. Luka Gracnar’s resume speaks for itself. A Slovenian national team goalie who developed with Redbull Academy in Austria, which allowed him to have tremendous success in top leagues in Europe. Luka is currently preparing for the World Championships and took some time out of his busy schedule to chat with me. Luka and I met each other during the 2021/2022 season with the Eispiraten Crimmitschau in the del2 in Germany. Luka has a championship pedigree and is a true pro. The way he approaches the game, both on the ice and me...2023-05-091h 11prohockeypodEpisode 9: Marian BazanyEpisode 9 is a packed one. The prohockeypod was joined this week by Marian Bazany. Marian is a former player, now coach in Germany who I was fortunate to work with last season in the DEL2. Marian shared his experiences playing in Slovakia and Germany during his playing career and how he made the transition to coaching. We went into detail about player development and what he believes are the key ingredients to creating successful organizations. Marian believes you need to have fun, have a passion for whatever you are doing, and set goals along the way. Everyone has different...2023-05-031h 12prohockeypodEpisode 8: Kevin CarrEpisode 8 is here. This week the prohockeypod was joined by another product of D3 NCAA hockey, Kevin Carr. Kevin and I first met in college when we were battling it out against each other on the ice in college. Kevin is a goaltender who has quite a story. He has always had to prove himself wherever he played and it wasn't always a simple path. Kevin told some stories of how he had to grind through many difficult situations (along with some luck) to get to where he is today. If you want to hear from someone who has...2023-04-251h 18prohockeypodEpisode 7: Marc St. JeanMarc St. Jean joined the podcast this week for episode 7. Marc is a former player, coach and sports manager in Germany. Marc shared his long journey to Germany and how he persevered through lots of obstacles to achieve his goal of playing pro hockey. He also gave some insight into how he was able to continuously build championship teams in Germany and his philosophies on doing so. Marc was always considered an underdog but didn't let this stop him from proving people wrong. Hope you enjoy!2023-04-181h 23prohockeypodEpisode 6: Mark CorbettThe prohockeypod was happy to welcome Mark Corbett to the podcast for episode 6. Mark is a good friend of mine who had an interesting hockey path and has now transitioned to coaching. Mark is currently the Head Coach of the U18 Burlington Eagles team. Mark was a product of the Burlington minor hockey system and explained how his experiences helped him reach his hockey goals, as well as shaped how he coaches today. Mark is sharing his journey with young players today to help better prepare them for what lies ahead and take the next step in their hockey...2023-04-111h 22prohockeypodEpisode 5: Jon WhitelawEpisode 5 welcomed current Oswego State Assistant Coach Jon Whitelaw to the podcast. Jon and I played together at Oswego for 2 and a half seasons, as well as one season professionally in France. Jon shared his hockey path, which was full of obstacles and some tough decisions he had to make at a young age, that evidently helped him play NCAA hockey. One quote Jon used that I think is important for all young hockey players to hear is: "you shouldn't chase letters, but chase coaches." Jon referred to him "staying back" to play AA instead of playing AAA, where...2023-04-041h 21prohockeypodEpisode 4: Michael OuzasThe prohockeypod was happy to welcome for Episode 4 fellow goaltender Michael Ouzas. Michael was someone I always looked up to throughout my career and I was very excited to talk to him about his hockey career. Michael is currently a real estate agent in the Toronto area. Before transitioning to real estate, Michael's journey saw him play in the OHL, CIS and 13 years professionally in North America and Europe. Michael was always known for being a student of the game and having a terrific work ethic. He shared how he grew to become this way and his mental approach...2023-03-281h 28prohockeypodEpisode 3: Brent WaltonThe prohockeypod was happy to have Brent Walton join the podcast this week. Brent is a retired professional hockey player, now turned coach who is also the host of the his own podcast "2 Ales and Hockey Tales". Brent was happy to share his hockey journey and all the things he learned along the way. We even touched on some emotion subjects that brought back memories of his time in Europe and some people who meant a lot to him while overseas. Hope you enjoy.2023-03-211h 27
2 Ales and Hockey Tales with WallyEpisode 270 Bryce Reddick-Defensemen, forward, assistant coach, 10 year pro in 5 different countries, he's a hockey guy
-Preparing for a best of 7 to stay in the 2nd league and when they do will Kit Kats hit the ice in Germany?
-Joining Harezy, Richard, Drago and the Wolves of Sëlb and shed guys know shed guys
-Learning the language and enjoying the food and culture in Deutschland
-Spreading his hockey wings in Germany after leaving the stinky Swamp Rabbits
2023-03-161h 38prohockeypodEpisode 2: Michael BitzerThe prohockeypod was happy to have Michael Bitzer join the podcast this week. Michael is currently playing goal for the Selber Wölfe in the DEL2. Michael was kind enough to share details on his journey from achieving a D1 scholarship to attaining a German Passport to play hockey in Germany. Bitzy is a student of the game constantly trying to improve his knowledge and I believe this is a big reason why he has been able to always find a successful path in hockey. He shared some great advice on how to be at your best and keep y...2023-03-141h 11prohockeypodEpisode 1: Bryce ReddickThe prohockeypod was happy to welcome it's first ever guest to the show, Bryce Reddick. Bryce is currently playing in the DEL2 in Germany for the Selber Wölfe. Bryce is a long time professional hockey player who has had success in both North America and European pro hockey leagues. Andrew and Bryce were able to talk about Bryce's experiences growing up in Las Vegas, NCAA, pro hockey and transitioning to coaching. Take a listen and hope you enjoy.If you have any questions for future guests, feel free to submit:Instagram: @prohockeypodEmail: p...2023-03-0742 min
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