Hockey Podcasts

It’s always a little speculative before the season, but based on preseason polls, returning talent, and recent performance, here are some teams I expect to be among the best in NCAA men’s hockey this year: 🔍 Top contenders (2025-26) According to the USCHO preseason poll, the projected top teams are: Other teams often seen in […]

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- 2 Small Area Games for the 14U or Older Levels The Tire Game Teach play away from the puck, getting open, finding space and much much more.  No Goaltenders.  Play 3v3 in one zone with 3 sets of tires or cones as the “Goal”.  Players will have to pass the

Here are the key dates for the 2025-26 Canadian Hockey League (CHL) season — training camps, pre-season / exhibition, and regular season starts — by league (WHL, OHL, QMJHL), plus some examples: Western Hockey League (WHL) Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) Major CHL Storylines for 2025-26

The 2025-26 Off Season featured more expansion, relocations, and franchise sales than I’ve ever witnessed in my multiple decades in the Jr hockey space. Coupled with the opening of the Canadian Hockey League player pool to NCAA Hockey, and limited if any expansion of NCAA Division II or III hockey programs (List of NCAA Division

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- 3 Tire Warmup Variations 6 Lines- Each side of ice at Red Line and Both Blue Lines. First Player on each side leaves on the whistle and goes above the Tire (or cone) that is across from their group and performs the specific variation instructed by the coach, before heading

NHL training camps are set to begin this week with preseason games slated to begin for 2025-26: 🏒 Training Camps ⚔️ Preseason Games Some interesting storylines for the 2025-26 Pre Season include: Stay tuned. Exciting Year ahead.

Trimble’s Drill of the Week- Breakout to Regroup 2 on 1 Position your players, split into forward and defenseman groups, like this on the ice. Pucks are with the forwards. On the whistle 1st forward soft dumps it into the near corner where the Defenseman has to retrieve it. The first 2 forwards swing wide

Here’s a recap of the 2025 NHL Offseason, spotlighting some major trades, free agency moves, and notable developments as teams gear up for the 2025–26 season: Key NHL Offseason Moves 1. Blockbuster Trades 2. Free Agency Signings & Re-Signings 3. Training Camp Moves & PTOs 4. Prospect Outlooks Summary Table: Major Moves at a Glance

The Dan K Show is putting out terrific data comparing Junior Leagues and placement rates for Jr to NCAA advancement- The Dan K Show After all the turmoil and chaos of the last year in Junior Hockey is a critical time to evaluate where we stand and how leagues have faired on early returns. Lets

Trimble’s Drill of the Week Sweden 4 v 2 PP/PK Game Focus of the game is getting possession of the puck, keeping it and scoring with the man advantage.  2 v 2 turns into a 4 v 2 when the team earns possession of the puck.  Players involved with the original 2v2 can go anywhere