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Hockey Podcasts

TJHP proudly presents 3 unique junior hockey podcast shows with 3 different styles and discussions. Whether you’re a soon to be junior hockey player, currently playing Juniors, a parent of a hockey player, a staff member of a junior hockey organization, or just a hockey enthusiast – we are confident there is a podcast for you, enjoy!

The Junior Hockey Podcast – is a round table atmosphere that includes a general discussion on current events occurring across the Junior Hockey Landscape. A great conversation held while also inviting top executives and coaches on for interviews filled with knowledge and insight.

The Whistleblower Hockey PodcastHosted by, Jeff Nygaard covers the business of college-bound hockey with guests and features. Everything that happens “outside the glass” is in Jeff’s wheelhouse.

The StallTalk Hockey Podcast – is player-centric, sharing memories and stories from past and present Junior Hockey players. A colorful show that consists of the standard conversations that happen in the locker room with the boys.

2026 USA Hockey Nationals Recap

Here’s a 2026 Chipotle-USA Hockey National Championships recap—what happened, where it was played, and the biggest takeaways so far. 🏒 2026 USA Hockey Nationals Recap 📍 Tournament Overview The USA Hockey National Championships again brought together the top youth, girls, and high school teams across the country in March 2026. This year followed the same […]

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What are some of the most common PK Systems in the NHL Today?

In the NHL, most penalty kill (PK) forechecks are designed to burn time, disrupt entries, and force dump-ins rather than aggressively chase. Teams vary slightly, but almost all systems fall into a few core structures. Here are the most common PK forechecks used in the NHL: 1. Passive 1-1-2 (or “Soft Press”) Structure: Purpose: Why

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The #1 Problem With Hockey Practices — And the System I Built to Fix It

Most hockey practices aren’t failing because of effort — they’re failing because of structure. Coaches are busy. Planning gets rushed. Practices become repetitive or disconnected from actual game situations. Players leave the ice without a clear understanding of how to improve. The solution isn’t more drills — it’s better structure, progression, and decision-making. That’s why

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NCAA Men’s Hockey Championship (Frozen Four) – 2026 Preview

The Big Picture 👉 Translation: momentum + goaltending = everything. No series. One bad game and you’re done. 🏆 Top Contenders (Tier 1) These are the teams consistently at the top all year — realistic national title threats: 🟢 Michigan 🟢 Michigan State 🟢 North Dakota 🟢 Western Michigan (Defending Champs) ⚠️ Serious Contenders (Tier

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Congratulations to the NH High School All State Players, and the Kingswood Knights! NHIAA Division III State Champs!

On March 15th the NH Legends of Hockey announced their All State selections. Congratulations to these athletes and coaches on spectacular seasons. GIRLS DIVISIONCoach of the Year: Jenna Dawson (Berlin-Gorham-Kennett)Player of the Year: Eliza Farwell (Oyster River-Portsmouth) First Team:Brooklyn Gagne, So., F, Berlin-Gorham-Kennett; Maddy Mann, Sr., F., Exeter; Eliza Farwell, Sr., F., Oyster River-Portsmouth; Julia

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Prior to the CHL/NCAA rule changes, Where did QMJHL Players end up if they weren’t NHL picks?

Prior to the landmark 2025 CHL/NCAA ruling, QMJHL players end up in one of three places most years: 1- Pro hockey (mainly AHL/ECHL + Europe)2- U Sports (Canadian university hockey) Here’s a clearer breakdown 👇 1. Pro hockey (the biggest destination overall) The QMJHL is one of the three CHL major-junior leagues and is traditionally

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How Common is the 1-2-2 and what NOT to do to beat it.

✅ Junior Hockey (USHL, NAHL, BCHL, CHL) Very common — often the most-used system overall. Why: Typical usage patterns: 👉 Rough estimate from coaches/scouts: 50–70% of teams lean heavily on it as their primary forecheck at the junior level. ✅ Pro Hockey (NHL, AHL, ECHL, European pro leagues) Still very common — but more situational

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