What’s the Biggest Issue in Youth Hockey Today?
I had a conversation yesterday with one of my best buddies in the game, a former college coach now involved in youth hockey, and he asked me a simple question: “What do you think is the biggest issue in youth hockey today?” I think the obvious one that most people would agree on is cost. […]
5 Takeaways from USA’s Gold Medals
The players chose to put the flag and each other above everything else. They were one collective group pulling the same rope, sacrificing for each other, and leaving it all out there for our country. And contrary to what our politicians and the corporate media tell us, THAT is as American as it gets.
The 5 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Youth Hockey Boards
I’ve learned so much about the youth hockey ecosystem over the past few years since going all-in with the Hockey Think Tank. A lot of our focus has been on coach and parent education along with building player life skills, but one thing I’m realizing as I dive deeper into what makes youth hockey go […]
The ABC’s of Winning Playoff Hockey
What does it take to win at playoff time?
The Realest Post I’ll Probably Ever Write
I feel very fortunate and blessed to have built the following we’ve built at the Hockey Think Tank. I feel like part of the reason I’ve been able to connect with so many of you is I try my best to speak from the heart. I have always worn my heart on my sleeve – […]
Why Minnesota Hockey Continues to Lead the Way
Last month, I was invited to sit in for a meeting that really opened my eyes even more to why Minnesota continues to lead the way for hockey in the United States. The Minnesota High School Hockey Coaches Association gathered key stakeholders in a room to discuss the game and how collectively they could make […]
The US Born Players’ Path to the NHL
There were 288 American players that played at least on game in the NHL during the 2023-2024 season. We broke down all the different paths to the top league in the world.
5 Takeaways from Minnesota Hockey’s Leadership Conference
“As many as possible, for as long as possible, in the best environment possible.”
Rebuilding the Base: The Vital Role of Rec Hockey in a Healthy Youth Hockey Ecosystem
Youth hockey in North America is facing a critical inflection point. And when I say critical inflection point, I mean this is a HUGE deal that more people in our game need to start paying attention to. We have taken a long, hard look at what is happening at the youngest ages of our game […]
What It Takes To Be Great
Greatness is a choice…the fun is in the process