This week Topher and Jeff welcome NHL Hall of Famer, Stanley Cup Champion, 2-time Olympic Champion with over 18 years in the NHL - Chris Pronger! Absolutely unreal episode with someone that has found success at every level, and drops knowledge that EVERY player and EVERY player needs to hear!

In this episode we talk about:

— Defining success on your own terms

— The importance of finding balance and taking breaks

— What a championship mindset looks like and how to cultivate it

— What the hockey (and youth hockey) journey should look like and be about

AND SO MUCH MORE!

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about how to handle setbacks and injuries. Every player - every person - has to learn how to navigate situations and circumstances that don’t go their way. Setbacks WILL happen, injuries WILL happen. How you deal with them will ultimately define your success on and off the ice.

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to talk about BENCH ENERGY! The guys say it all the time - teams with the best bench energy, generally find greater success!

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This week Topher and Jeff welcome Nolan Graham to the podcast to share his incredibly inspiring story. Nolan grew up on Vancouver Island, played college hockey at RPI, and coached juniors before returning to his alma mater as an assistant coach. In 2018, while at RPI, Nolan suffered an unimaginable tragedy involving a car that changed his life.

Nolan has not spoken in such a public way about his journey since the accident and the effects of his traumatic brain injury, and we are honored that he said yes to us.

In this episode we talk about:

— Resiliency, gratitude, and perspective

— Getting cut by his own dad from Bantam AAA (HOT TAKE: dad said he needed to play where he could play in all situations and get as many puck touches as possible!)

— Some incredible stories that reinforce the need to be authentic and genuine when handling highs and lows in any endeavor

— The accident that changed his life

AND SO MUCH MORE!

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to discuss the possibility of OHL (and other major junior) players eventually being granted NCAA eligibility - especially with all of the NIL changes and opportunities for student-athletes. Could it happen? Should it happen? Who would it be good for? So many questions to tackle in this one!

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Toph wants to pay tribute to legendary hockey broadcaster, Bob Cole, who recently passed. The guys talk about their favorite/most memorable broadcast calls over the years (and yes, Vechs brings up the call of one of his own goals! EPIC!), as well as some of their favorite broadcasting personalities.

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This week Topher and Jeff welcome Dan O’Donoghue back to the podcast! We recorded this one LIVE from Long Island - and had some minor technical difficulties, but it’s a great episode nonetheless! Dan’s journey through hockey is unique and one that every player (and parent) should hear!

In this episode we talk about:

— The 50th Annual NYPD vs. FDNY hockey game that Dan is a part of and how Barstool’s support is pivotal to its success

— The importance of giving back to the game

— Ways our game - and the adults in youth hockey, can be better for the kids

AND SO MUCH MORE!

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about breakaway/shootout moves that work well at the younger ages. 

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Topher wants to talk about centers winning draws. Possessing the puck is so important, and winning faceoffs is critical. We run a little long, but it’s because the guys have so much to say! (“If you’re not cheating a little, you’re not trying hard enough.” ~Toph on the art of winning faceoffs)

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This week Topher and Jeff welcome Luke Croucher to the podcast. Luke plays Division III hockey at Neumann University and is doing some terrific things on social media for young players. We talk a lot about “what’s your why?” on this podcast, and Luke’s “why” is the first line of his social media bio: “Helping the hockey player I once was…”

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In this episode we talk about:

— Life lessons being caught not taught

— How adversity has fueled his journey

— Surrounding yourself with like-minded people to reach your goals

— Building habits and confidence

AND SO MUCH MORE!

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On today’s SHORT SHIFTS episode, Vechs wants to talk about the penalty kill forecheck!

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