Hockey Podcasts

5 Myths of Youth Hockey Development By Andrew Trimble Everyone knows “That Parent”.   The vocal, outspoken, authority who knows exactly what each and every individual athlete needs to reach the highest, most lofty goals they have set for their child in a particular sport. “That Parent” exists in every rink, in every fieldhouse, in every […]

Here’s a clear breakdown of how the USHL Draft works 👇 🏒 Overview The United States Hockey League (USHL) — the top junior hockey league in the U.S. — holds an annual two-phase draft each spring. The draft is how teams acquire the rights to young players who may join the league in the coming

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- Multi Pass 1 v1 Forwards in opposite corners and defenseman at center ice. All 4 players move on the whistle. Forwards carry puck, crossing over around the circle. Defenseman backskate around center ice. Forwards pass to D and then get the puck back from them before heading up ice. D’s

2025-26 NCAA Division I Women’s Ice Hockey Key Context & Storylines Conference Previews & Key Teams Here’s a breakdown of some of the top conferences / contenders: WCHA (Western Collegiate Hockey Association) Other Conferences / Notables NCAA Tournament / Format & Projections Challenges & Questions to Watch

We hear it all the time. Parents caught up in Team rankings, game scores, the leagues their teams play in…. youth seasons of 60+ games for kids under 14. It can be a constant stream of inaccurate and inconsistent messaging that sends players and parents from one organization or team to the next, chasing the

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- 2 Small Area Games for the U10 or Squirt Levels Regroup Game Simple game to teach regroups and puck possession.  Defending team, once they get the puck, must pass back to their coach positioned to the side or behind their defending net before they can go on offense.  This game

For hockey, fueling right before and after games can make a huge difference in energy, performance, and recovery. Here’s a breakdown with meal ideas: Pre-Game Meals (3–4 hours before puck drop: focus on carbs for energy, moderate protein, low fat, and low fiber so digestion is easy) ✅ Good Options: ⚡ 1–2 hours before the

As many have heard by now, Kirill Kaprizov made history this week with the largest deal in NHL History. ✅ Deal Details 🏷️ Before the New Deal Here’s a summary of how the NHL salary cap rules look for the 2025-26 season (and relevant changes), based on the current CBA / Memoranda between the NHL

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- Zeibots Angle 1 v 1 Develop your angling and defensive skills with this simple 1 v 1 from the Neutral Zone. Defenseman in the center ice circle. Forwards at opposite bluelines. On the whistle Forwards take off up the ice trying to score, and defenseman take a good angle to

With the first slate of games beginning on September 25th, here’s a brief season preview for the 2025-26 Eastern Hockey League (EHL & EHLP): League Overview & Format Key Storylines & Teams to Watch New Jersey 87’s (Defending Champions) New Hampshire Avalanche Making Noise and Climbing the Ladder Rising & Rebuilding Teams EHLP Highlights &