The Whistleblower Podcast

The Whistleblower EP016 – Most college hockey followers know Dave Starman because of his color commentating on TV broadcasts, in addition to his World Junior Championship commentating duties each year. Today we talk to Dave about not only college hockey and WJC but what he projects for the recruiting pipeline in the future in addition […]

The Whistleblower EP015 – Dan Marshall has an extensive hockey resume as national champion Division II hockey player, an American Hockey League head coach and NHL scout. However, he also has a passion for pickin’ the guitar and toured with his own band for a number of years in the off season. As a player

The Whistleblower EP014 – Jeff discusses a little about the upcoming World Junior Championships and then digs into the reasons why there will be a glut of players looking for college hockey roster spots next year, and where the overflow of players can look to continue their careers.  He welcomes American Collegiate Hockey Association Executive

The Whistleblower EP013 – This week’s episode of The Whistleblower, Jeff sits down with Jeff Kolcon, Owner of Junior Hockey Advisor. They discuss the TJHP Division 1 Commitment and Advancement data. They try to explain the data and what it means, ultimately discussing who has the most advancements and what the difference between a commitment

The Whistleblower EP012 – This week’s episode of The Whistleblower, Jeff sits down with Athletic Director at Trinity College, Drew Galbraith. They had a great discussion about not only hockey, but all sports at the college level and what goes on during a pandemic season. They talk about it all! As always, thank you for

Jeff Nygaard, Host of The Whistleblower, sat down with USPHL Commissioner Bob Turow to discuss the recent announcement of the USPHL Hub City.

Jason Kersner – Owner/Head Coach Skipjacks Hockey Academy The Whistleblower EP011 – Jeff talks with Jason Kersner, who along with his brother, Jared, ushered in “academy” hockey at the 15U, 16U and 18U level seven years ago. They discuss how the idea came about and how and why of it becoming the next big thing

The Whistleblower EP010 – After another week off, the Whistleblower Hockey Podcast returns with a vengeance by securing a sit-down with Mark Frankenfeld, who is the dean of USA Junior Hockey commissioners. Mark shares his experience and wisdom about Junior hockey past, present, and future. Topics: North American Hockey League USA Hockey Junior Council North

The Whistleblower EP009 – Rocky Russo shares his experience and opinion on how he recruits and compiles rosters at the NAHL level, where is currently the head coach of the Amarillo Bulls, and at the Tier III level where he was the head coach with the Philadelphia Little Flyers. He has great advice and good

The Whistleblower EP008 – In this week’s episode of The Whistleblower, Jeff Nygaard talks with Gene Binda, who serves as referee-in-chief, supervisor and scheduler for dozens of leagues and organizations on the East Coast including all levels of the USPHL, NCDC, and Eastern Hockey League. Topics: Ice Hockey Officiating Officiating As Career Path Officiating Development