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Glass And Out: Penticton Vees Gm & Head Coach Fred Harbinson: Expansion Success, Emphasizing Defence And Selling Player

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In episode 326 of the Glass and Out Podcast we sit down with the President, General Manager and Head Coach of the Penticton Vees, Fred Harbinson. Now in his 19th year with the team, Harbinson has the Vees on track for a historic season as an expansion franchise in the WHL.At the time of this recording, Penticton sat 2nd in the Western Conference, were riding an 11 game win streak and recently cracked the CHL's top 10 ranking, landing at number 9.With 26 games left to play in the regular season, the Vees are only 10 wins away from breaking the win record for an expansion team, set by the Everett Silvertips 22 seasons ago. With Penticton, Harbinson has built one of the storied franchises at the Jr A level in Canada, leading the Vees to multiple championships, including six Fred Page Cup titles, a Western Canada Cup, a Doyle Cup, and an RBC Cup National Championship. He has recorded over700 career wins in the BCHL and has been honored multiple times with theJoe Tennant Memorial Trophy as BCHL Coach of the Year. He also holds the distinction of the most playoff series victories in league history. Listen as he shares the championship mentality that has resulted in expansion success, putting an emphasis on the defensive side of the game and why selling development is about providing your players with a layer of tools. Watch on Youtube: Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs

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The Hockey Journey Podcast: Best Dam Tape: The Road To Walmart Ep163

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In this episode of the Hockey Journey Podcast, host Lance Pitlick reconnects with Logan Cuvo, the founder of Best Damn Tape, to discuss his journey as a young entrepreneur. They explore the growth of Logan's business, including a significant deal with Walmart, the challenges of balancing college and entrepreneurship, and the transition from being a hockey player to a business owner. Logan shares insights on the importance of human connection in branding, the role of AI in business, and his new podcast, The Locker Room Life, which aims to highlight the stories of young hockey players and entrepreneurs.Get inspired and enjoy this episode!To learn more about Logan Cuvo:https://bestdamtape.com/https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/566349/logan-cuvologan@bestdamtape.comPodcast: The Locker Room Life (Spotify)For more information regarding Coach Lance Pitlick:Online Hockey TrainingLargest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drillshttps://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/In-person lessons with Coach Lance:https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/

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Glass And Out: 3ice Boston Head Coach Ray Bourque: 3v3 Strategy, Focusing On Defending And Staying Humble

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In episode 325 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome Hockey Hall of Famer Ray Bourque. As one of the greatest defenceman in hockey history, Bourque needs no introduction. His list of accomplishments include five Norris trophies, 19-time NHL All-Star, two Canada Cups, the franchises all-time leader in points in Boston Bruins franchise history and of course, a Stanley Cup champion with the Colorado Avalanche. Why is he joining a coaching podcast? Well, Bourque is currently getting set for his second season as Head Coach of 3Ice Boston. 3Ice is a wight team league, which plays exclusively in an OT or 3 on 3 format. Games consist of two 8 minute halves and the games are electric. You can learn more about the league here. As a bonus, we sit down with E.J Johnston, Founder and CEO of 3Ice, to learn more about the league, how it started, how they have designed the rules to create end to end action and what it has in store for the future. Listen as he Bourque shares his philosophy for coaching 3v3, how to create offence through a focus on defence and the importance of always staying humble. Watch on Youtube: Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs

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Glass And Out: Coaching Crossover Ep 1: Bobby Muuss And Derek Keenan

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Welcome to the Coaching Crossover, the newest podcast from The Coaches Site! Join Matt Dumouchelle as he invites two coaches from different sports to discuss leadership, team culture, and what it takes to thrive under pressure, straight from the experiences of the people who live the grind and shape the standard every day. Subscribe to Coaching Crossover now! We give you an exclusive listen to episode 1, which focuses on soccer and lacrosse with Wake Forest University men's soccer coach Bobby Muuss, and the general manager and co-head coach of the Saskatchewan Rush of the National Lacrosse League, Derek Keenan.

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Glass And Out: Ec Kassel Huskies Head Coach Todd Woodcroft: Principles Over Tactics, Owning The Puck And Coaching Gratitude

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In episode 324 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're heading over to Kassel, Germany to catch up with Todd Woodcroft, Head Coach of the Huskies. Currently in his second season in the DEL2, Germany's second division, Woodcroft has his squad competing for a second consecutive regular season Championship. Woodcroft is no stranger to members of The Coaches Site, as he is a five-time presenter at TCS Live and one of the best pure teachers of the game. His attention to detail and ability to break big challenges down into small, actionable steps is remarkable. You can follow him on The Coaches Site and check out his presentations here. The native of Toronto got his start as the video coach for the Minnesota Wild. Since then he's enjoyed a wide-ranging career, which has included scouting roles with the Wild, Washington Capitals, Los Angeles Kings, and Calgary Flames. From 2017-2020 Todd was on Paul Maurice's staff with the Winnipeg Jets before making the move to Burlington to lead the University of Vermont's men's hockey program. Internationally he's been on the staff of Belarus, Switzerland and Sweden at various events, including the World Juniors, World Championships, and World Cup. Listen as he shares why coaches need to prioritize principles over tactics, managing the game by managing the puck, and the gratitude he has for being a hockey coach. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/YS4kq9i8s60 Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs

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Hockey Performance Unleashed: Why 10 Mins Of Stickhandling Is Better Than 30

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When I told Scott and Jamie from the Crazy Hockey Dads podcast that I recommend just 10 minutes of stickhandling for kids, they looked at me like I was crazy. Too short. Not enough work. Half of it is rest, for crying out loud. But here's the thing: the best training is the training that actually gets done. In this episode, I break down why shorter, focused sessions beat longer ones every time. We get into the psychology of habit-building, why kids can't focus for 30 minutes straight (and why we shouldn't ask them to), and how 10-minute sessions actually create momentum that leads to way more total training time. I also explain what I'm really doing during those "rest periods" and why they're secretly some of the most valuable coaching moments for building hockey IQ. If you've ever struggled to get your kid to stick with at-home training, or if you're wondering whether these short sessions can actually make a difference, this one's for you. Takeaways: Why the best training is the training players will actually do How 10-minute sessions build consistency better than longer workouts The psychological advantage of "stacking" multiple short sessions Why rest periods are undercover Hockey IQ development How to make training feel fun instead of tedious What 10 minutes a day actually adds up to over a season

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Glass And Out: York University Head Coach Dan Church: Building Better Leaders, Captain Selection And Coach Player Collaboration

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In episode 323 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're joined by Head Coach of the York University Women's Hockey program, Dan Church. Back in November, Dan joined us for Hockey Calgary's leadership day and presented on shared leadership, specifically how you can build stronger teams through coach-athlete collaboration. Stay tuned for that video coming later this season on The Coaches Site. Church has led the program at York since 2004. His career spans both university and international hockey. He has represented Hockey Canada in multiple leadership roles, including Head Coach of the Canadian National Women's Team, where he led the program to a gold medal at the 2012 IIHF Women's World Championship. Church places an emphasis on culture, long-term athlete development, and values-driven leadership, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential coaches in Canadian women's hockey. Listen as he shares why coaches need to build better leaders, how to manage a players stress and exhaustion, and why the coach-player relationship needs to be collaborative. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/OPassJRn9JM Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs

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Glass And Out: Sports Scientist Job Fransen: Science Of Skill Acquisition, Competence Vs Confidence Training And Trusting Your

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In episode 321 of the Glass and Out Podcast, we welcome Senior Lecturer at Charles Sturt University Job Fransen. Fransen is also the founder and managing director of SkillACQ, a company that provides skill acquisition support services to high performance sporting organizations, from education and one-on-one mentoring of coaches, specifically in how they can create environments that best support skill acquisition. He studies how team sports athletes develop, acquire and perform complex motor skills. He's worked with teams across all sports, leagues and countries, including the recent NBA Champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Earlier this year, he presented at the IIHF Coaching Symposium in Stockholm on Foundational Principles of Effective Practice Design. You can watch the full video now on The Coaches Site. Listen as he shares the science behind skill acquisition, the difference between competence and confidence training and why all coaches need to trust their intuition. Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/PZMBMicFiNg Learn more about our presenting sponsors: State & Liberty:stateandliberty.com/tcs Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs

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Hockey Performance Unleashed: Setting Hockey Goals That Actually Work

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Most hockey goals fail because they're too vague, too big, or have zero accountability built in. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to set goals that actually stick. The kind that turn into real results on the ice. We'll cover why specificity is everything, why starting small is the secret most players miss, and how to build accountability so you don't just set goals and forget them. I also get into something called the fresh start effect and why right now might be the perfect time to lock in and finally make it happen. Takeaways: -The fresh start effect can boost motivation for goal setting. -Vague goals often lead to failure; specificity is key. -Process-based goals are more effective than general goals. -Focusing on one habit at a time creates momentum. -Starting small makes it easier to build habits. -Accountability increases the likelihood of achieving goals. -Tracking progress helps in assessing improvement. -Involving trusted individuals can enhance accountability. -It's important to set realistic goals for success. -Utilizing coaching resources can provide additional support.

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Glass And Out: Charlottetown Islanders Head Coach Jim Hulton: Improving Situational Awareness, In Game Adjustments And People

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In episode 321 of the Glass and Out Podcast, Head Coach of the Charlottetown Islanders, Jim Hulton, stops by to chat. Currently in his 11th season as the organization's Head Coach and General Manager, Hulton has enjoyed an incredible career that spans over 30 years. During his tenure with the Islanders, he has been namedQMJHL General Manager of the Year, QMJHL Coach of the Year twice and CHL Coach of the Year. Prior to landing in PEI, he spent time as the Head Coach of three OHL franchises, the Mississauga Ice Dogs, Bellville Bulls and Kingston Frontenacs. He then spent three seasons with friend Pete DeBoer's staff with the Florida Panthers as they cut their teeth in the NHL. Internationally, Hulton represented Canada on several occasions, including being an Assistant Coach with the 2005 World Junior Team, who captured Gold in North Dakota and are considered by many to be the most impressive collection of talent ever assembled at the tournament. Listen as he shares how to improve a player's ability to think the game, his approach to making in-game adjustments, and the power of asking questions. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/PZMBMicFiNg Learn more about our presenting sponsors: State & Liberty:stateandliberty.com/tcs Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs

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Glass And Out: Team Canada Assistant Coach Pete Deboer: Olympic Selection Process, Future Of Hockey Tactics And Lessons From

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In episode 320 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're joined by Pete DeBoer, who will be part of Team Canada's coaching staff at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan. With over 1,400 games behind an NHL bench, DeBoer has enjoyed a remarkable coaching journey. And while he hasn't captured the Stanley Cup YET, the level of consistency that his teams have competed at is compelling. That includes nearly 700 wins, two trips to the Stanley Cup finals, and a Memorial Cup Championship with the Kitchener Rangers. Internationally he's represented Canada at the World Juniors, World Championships, World Cup of Hockey, and the 4 Nations Face-Off. DeBoer has presented twice at TCS Live, including his 2023 presentation on Teaching Offensive Zone Principles. He also sat down with the Athletic's Craig Custance back in 2019 to break down one of the craziest Game 7's ever played back between the Sharks and Golden Knights. Listen as he shares why versatility is a key trait to make Team Canada's roster, one tactical change that could be coming soon to the NHL, and advice for anyone who has been let go from their coaching role. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/AretdHTr9B4?si=FYmZz5W884z_QhQ8 Learn more about our presenting sponsors: State & Liberty:stateandliberty.com/tcs Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs

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Glass And Out: Lloydminster Lancers Head Coach Chris King: Basketball To Hockey Transition, Coaching Girls Vs Boys And Shinny

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In episode 319 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome the focus of our new Shift Change documentary, Head Coach of the Lloydminster Lancers U18 AAA team, Chris King. If you haven't heard the incredible story behind his switch from National Champion basketball coach to youth hockey bench boss,you can check out the first two episodes of Shift Change now on The Coaches Site. In summary: After incredible success with the Lakeland College women's program, including being named ACAC Coach of the Year a six times and National Coach of the Year twice, King was fired based on a complaint from a disgruntled former player. The Lloydminster Lancers of the Alberta U18 AAA league were looking for a coach to resurrect the struggling program. In stepped King. Could a career basketball coach shift to the ice and replicate the same success he enjoyed on the court? Listen as he explains the background behind the unlikely switch, how coaching girls and boys differs, and why shinny is a critical part of developing creativity and problem solving. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/j-8RocI3NSo Learn more about our presenting sponsors: State & Liberty: stateandliberty.com/tcs Biosteel: BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs

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The Hockey Journey Podcast: The Magic Puck With Author Sarah Clifford Ep162

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Joining me isSarah Clifford, the author of the childrens bookThe Magic Puck a beautifully written, wonderfully illustrated story that blends imagination, grit, and the love of the game into a book that kids cant put down. Sarah has taken the sport we all love and wrapped it in a narrative that inspires dreaming big, working hard, and believing in yourself all while capturing the magic that hockey brings to so many of our lives.Shes here today to share the journey behind the book, her writing process, what she hopes young readers learn from the story, and how hockey has shaped her life in unexpected ways. Whether you're a parent of a young player, a coach, a storyteller, or someone who believes in the power of sport to build character youre going to love this one!To learn more about Sarah and to pick up a copy of The Magic Puck, visit the below :)https://www.themagicpuck.com/Amazon Link -https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Puck-Sarah-Clifford/dp/0578317656TikTok -@therinkratsInstagram/Facebook -@themagicpuckTo Learn more about Coach Lance Pitlick, visit -Online Hockey TrainingLargest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drillshttps://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/In-person lessons with Coach Lancehttps://www.sweethockeycoach.com/Check Out the Heads Up Hockey Apphttps://headsuphockey.ai/

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Glass And Out: Noreau Hockey Founder Maxim Noreau: Elite Fundamentals, Selling Development To Parents And The Evolution Of

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In episode 318 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're joined by Skills Coach and TCS Live presenter Maxim Noreau. Noreau enjoyed a tremendous playing career. While he only played a handful of games in the National Hockey League, he played over 17 professional seasons, mostly in the Swiss National League, and represented Canada on multiple occasions at the Spengler Cup and Winter Olympics. Upon retirement, he founded Noreau Hockey, a development program operating out of Montreal, where he is also a Development Coach for the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the QMHJL. You can check out his TCS Live presentation on Blueline Shooting Options now on The Coaches Site. Listen as he shares why coaches need to focus on making the fundamentals elite, the importance of selling player development to parents and how the position of defence as evolved in hockey.

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Glass And Out: Ontario Reign Head Coach Andrew Lord: Finding Your Practice Staples, Managing Uncomfortable Conversations And

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In episode 317 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome back Andrew Lord, Head Coach of the AHL's Ontario Reign. Last time we spoke with Lord he was coming off four seasons as both a player and the Head Coach of the Cardiff Devils of the UK Elite Ice Hockey League. Since that conversation his coaching stock has been on the rise. That includes a South Division title and the Jack Brophy Award as the ECHL's coach of the year during his tenure with the Greensville Swamp Rabbits and a brief stop in the QMJHL with the Halifax Mooseheads. Lord now leads the LA Kings AHL affiliate, which has him just one step away from standing behind an NHL bench. Listen as he shares the importance of finding the link between practice and game, how to manage uncomfortable conversations, and how to handle the struggles of a rebuild.

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Glass And Out: Sports Innovation Lab Ceo Angela Ruggiero: Learning To Love Adversity, True Goal Of Youth Sports And Data Built

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For episode 316 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome CEO of Sports Innovation Lab Angela Ruggiero. She is best known as a 4x Olympian and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame. She was a senior in high school when she played for Team USA and won gold at the 1998 Olympics in Nagano. In 2004 she won the Patty Kaizmeir Award as the top player in college hockey. She was also the first woman to play in a regular season professional hockey game in North America at a position other than goalie when she suited up for the Tulsa Oilers in a Central Hockey League game. However, her list of achievements extend well beyond her career as an athlete. That includes time as a member of the International Olympic Committee from 2010 to 2018. She served as a member of the Executive Board of the IOC after being elected Chairperson of the IOC Athletes' Commission, the body that represents all Olympic athletes worldwide, a post which she held from 2016 to 2018. She also has an MBA from Harvard and was a senior management associate with Bridgewater Associates, the largest hedge fund in the world. Listen as she shares why learning to love adversity is key to success in life, why utilizing data in sports has to be built on trust, and why athletes are the best opportunity for corporations in the world.

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Glass And Out: Calgary Flames Head Coach Ryan Huska: Breakout Drills, The Lost Art Of Passing And Celebrating The Small Wins

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In episode 315 of the Glass and Out Podcast we collaborated with Hockey Calgary for their 4th Annual Leadership Day and sat down with Flames Head Coach Ryan Huska. Huska is a good friend of The Coaches Site, having previously joined Glass and Out and presented multiple times at our TCS Live event. This was a very special interview as we brought a white board on stage and let him showcase some of the drills and teaching progressions he's used throughout his career. It offered a fascinating look at how an NHL coaching staff manages the limited practice time they have throughout the season to prepare their team. There is a lot that coaches can learn from them in terms of their efficiency in delivering a message. Every detail is thought out and no time is wasted. Listen as he shares his favourite drills for breakouts and encouraging competition, why the skill of passing is often missing in today's player and why it's curcial to always celebrate the small and big wins with your team.

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Glass And Out: Pwhl Vp Of Hockey Ops Jayna Hefford: Pwhl Origins, Passion For Female Hockey And Collaborative Leadership

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In episode 314 of the Glass and Out Podcast we chat with Hockey Hall of Famer Jayna Hefford, who currently works as the Executive Vice-President of Hockey Operations for the PWHL. As the person who has largely been the face of the league since it's inception in August of 2023, she has played a key role in the growth of female hockey. Her unique background prior to becoming a sports executive includes a playing career as a star on Canada's National Team, playing in five Olympics, capturing four gold medals, and 12 World Championships, where she collected another seven gold medals. Throughout her career she has gravitated towards leadership roles and demonstrated a knack for bringing people together to achieve a common goal. Nowhere has that skill-set been more valuable than her time with the PWHL. Listen as she shares the origins of the PWHL, why female hockey is rooted in passion and why the league's upwards trajectory has created an exciting time for women's sports.

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Glass And Out: University Of St Thomas Head Coach Rico Blasi: Playing Free, Prioritizing Human Connection And Battle Tuesday

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In episode 313 of the Glass and Out Podcast we visited the University of St. Thomas campus in Minnesota to chat with Tommies Head Coach Rico Blasi. Blasi's coaching career dates back to 1994 with the Wexford Raiders. He would take over the University of Miami (Ohio) program, his alma matter, at the ripe old age of 27 - and would eventually turn them into a perennial contender. Now in his fifth season at St. Thomas, he has the Tommies on a similar track to success in the brand new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. As you'll hear, Blasi's story is a reminder that while we're all on our respective coaching journeys, life is happening all around us. Listen as he shares his approach to getting players to play free, why the human need for connection is a vital part of coaching, and why his favourite day of the week is "Battle Tuesdays."

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Glass And Out: Minnesota Wild Gm Bill Guerin: Team Building Philosophy, Leading Team Usa And Preserving Minnesota Community

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For episode 312 of the Glass and Out Podcast we had the chance to sit down with Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin at September's TCS Live Minnesota. Bill is of course a two-time Stanley Cup winner as a player and represented the United States at three Olympics. Following his playing career, he joined the Pittsburgh Penguins organziation, eventually landing in the Assistant GM role. He would then be named GM of the Wild in 2019 and would add President of Hockey Operations to his resume in 2023. In addition to his role with the Wild, he led Team USA at the Four Nations Faceoff and will also be the General Manager for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan. Needles to say, he's got a lot on his plate and he was extremly generous with his time to join us on the show. Listen as he shares his philosphy behind team building, why winning is the standard for Team USA, and the importance of preserving the Minnesota community hockey model.

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