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 Podcast – Hosted 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.
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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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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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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Trimble’s Drill of the Week- 1 v 2 Defenseman Escape Drill Position your defenseman on the bluelines with 2 forwards on the red line as seen in above photo. On whistle coach passes a puck to one of the d’s as the other defenseman stays at the opposite blueline. Forwards forecheck. If the forwards steal
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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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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
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
Trimble’s Drill of the Week Some Power Skating Drills to add to your routines Transitional turns on one leg from outside edge to inside edge Group stop pushes. Pushing from one inside edge to the other. Keep a low center of gravity. stick on ice. head and eyes up. By Andrew Trimble
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1. Be Specific, Not Generic ❌ “You need to be better defensively.”✅ “On the 2nd goal, your stick was off the ice and you lost inside position.” Why it works: 👉 Especially important for younger players who can’t interpret vague feedback. 2. Correct the Behavior, Not the Person ❌ “You’re lazy on the backcheck.”✅ “We
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✅ 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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