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The Hockey Journey Podcast: John Swanson Hockey Journey (x7 Hockey) Ep161

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In this episode of the Hockey Journey podcast, John Swanson shares his inspiring journey from a young hockey enthusiast to a dedicated coach and mentor.He discusses the challenges he faced growing up, including the loss of his father and the impact it had on his life and hockey career. John emphasizes theimportance of passion, proper training, and mentorship in developing young players. He reflects on his own experiences in college and professional hockey,the lessons learned, and how he now focuses on guiding the next generation of players, including his daughter, who aspires to play at the Olympic level.To Learn More About John Swanson visit the below :)X7 Hockey Website -https://x7hockey.com/Instagram - @X7HockeyYouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@SwansonX7HockeyTo Learn more about Coach Lance -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/Instagram -@onlinehockeytrainingYouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@OnlineHockeyTraining

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Glass And Out: New Jersey Devils Director Of Player Development Meghan Duggan: Developing Hockey Sense, Power Of Vulnerability

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For episode 311 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome Meghan Duggan, the Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Devils. While most fans may know her best as the Captain of Team USA, you may soon know her as a possible candidate to become the first female General Manager in NHL history. Duggan attended the University of Wisconsin, where she would help the Badgers capture three National titles and captain the program in her senior season.In total, she represented the United States at three Olympics and eight World Championships, capturing eight Gold Medals. Following retirement, she would join the Devils as their Manager of Player Development in 2021 before being promoted to her current role a year later. Listen as he shares how she approaches developing hockey sense, the power of being a vulnerable leader and her aspirations to advance as an executive in hockey.

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Glass And Out: Minnesota Wild Head Coach John Hynes: Designing A Practice Plan, Performance Through Relationships And Betting

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For episode 310 of the Glass and Out Podcast we were down in St. Paul for TCS Live Minnesota and had the chance to sit down with Wild Head Coach John Hynes. The coaching conference was in support of the Minnesota Wild Foundation's Skate It Forward initiative. The Wild have a goal to cover the registration fee for every first year player in the State and provide families who benefit from the program the opportunity to pay it forward by making a donation that in turn gets another youngster on the ice. Click here for more information and to donate. Hynes is entering his third season in Minnesota and will also serve as an Assistant Coach for the U.S. Men's Team at the 2026 Winter Olympics. He started out his coaching career as an Assistant Coach at his alma mater, Boston University, and has rounded all the bases in his nearly 30 year coaching journey on route leading three National Hockey League teams. Listen as he shares tips on designing and executing a practice plan, why performance starts with relationship building and the importance of betting on yourself.

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The Hockey Journey Podcast: Allie Lacombe Hockey Journey Ep160

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From NCAA D-I to pro hockey (NWHL/EWHL) to coaching the next generationOn this episode of The Hockey Journey Podcast, I sit down with Allie LaCombe a Minnesota native whose hockey path has taken her from NCAA Division I to the professional ranks in the NWHL and European Womens Hockey League, and now into coaching and leadership roles that are shaping the next generation of players.Allie starred at Syracuse University, where she led the nation in faceoff percentage her senior year, before playing professionally with the Connecticut Whale, the Vienna Sabres in Austria (winning an EWHL title), and Almaty Aisulu in Kazakhstan. But her story didnt stop when her playing career wrapped. With more than a decade of coaching experience, she has worked at every level of the game from guest coaching at NHL development camps with the Vancouver Canucks and Carolina Hurricanes to training NHL, AHL, USPHL, and NCAA athletes in elite skill development.Currently serving as Assistant Hockey Director and Head Coach with the Nashville Warriors, as well as guiding teams with the Jr. Predators, Allie continues to share her knowledge, passion, and teaching ability with young athletes, helping them chase their hockey dreams.This conversation covers her journey as a player and coach, the lessons shes learned along the way, and what shes doing to grow the game and inspire the next wave of talent. Whether youre a player, coach, or hockey parent, youll come away motivated by Allies story and perspective on the sport we all love.Enjoy the ride, friends this is the hockey journey of Allie LaCombe!Connect with Allie LaCombeInstagram: coach_allielacombeNashville Warriors Gary Force Acura Ice Arena: garyforceacuraicearena.comEmail: allie@nashvillewarriors.comLearn More about Coach Lance Pitlick Online Hockey Training Largest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drills: onlinehockeytraining.comIn-person lessons with Coach Lance: sweethockeycoach.comHeads Up Hockey App: headsuphockey.ai

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Glass And Out: Penn State University Head Coach Guy Gadowsky: Defined Team Structure, High End Talent Chemistry And Battling

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In episode 309 of the Glass and Out Podcast we have the pleasure of being joined by Penn State University Head Coach Guy Gadowsky. One could argue that outside of the NHL, no hockey team in the world will receive as much attention as the Nittany Lions this upcoming season. Led by Gadowsky, the program is coming off its first trip to the Frozen Four and this offseason, recruited a ton of talent to an already loaded roster, including the consensus #1 pick in the upcoming NHL draft, Gavin McKenna. He has coached the program since 2011 andis one of those people who its really tough to be in a bad mood when youre around him. His energy and passion is infectious. He just lifts up whatever room hes in. Listen as he shares the importance of a well defined team structure, the keys to finding chemistry with high-end talent, and overcoming adversity on the way to a Frozen Four birth.

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Glass And Out: Sarnia Sting Head Coach Alan Letang: The Next Shift After A Mistake, Balancing Physicality And Discipline And

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In episode 308 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome Alan Letang, the Head Coach of the OHL's Sarnia Sting. Letang is still in the front 9 of his coaching career, and as youll hear, when he decided that coaching was his chosen career post retirement, he immersed himself in all facets of the job. And its paid off. After 2.5 seasons as an Assistant Coach in Owen Sound, he was promoted to the role of Head Coach. This would eventually lead him home to Sarnia, where he is getting set to lead the Sting for a 5th season, and one in which the expectations are high. Internationally, he has represented Canada multiple times, beginning as an Assistant Coach at the 2020 and 2023 World Junior Championships, as the Head Coach of Canadas entry at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and finally as the Head Coach of Team Canada at the 2024 World Junior Championships. Listen as he shares his philosophy on setting players up for success after a mistake, finding the fine line between physicality and discipline, and how he's approaching the changing landscape of junior hockey.

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Glass And Out: Henderson Silver Knights Head Coach Ryan Craig: Coaching Chemistry, Maximizing Practice Time And Competition

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In episode 307 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're joined by Head Coach of the Henderson Silver Knights Ryan Craig. Craig has had a great run with the Golden Knights organization, including being a member of the coaching staff during their inaugural season that saw them go on a Cinderella run and reach the Stanley Cup Finals.He remained on the staff for six seasons, culminating in the organization capturing the Stanley Cup in 2023. During that time he received what can only be described as a Masters Degree in Coaching as he had the opportunity to work under Gerrard Gallant, Pete DeBoer, and most recently, Bruce Cassidy. Now heading into his third season with the Silver Knights he joins us to offer a fresh and modern perspective on leading todays player and creating winning culture. Listen as he shares why players see everything that happens with a coaching staff, how to maxmize your practice time, and why competition drives performance.

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Glass And Out: Seattle Kraken Assistant Coach Jessica Campbell: Building A Cohesive Pp, Solving Scoring Slumps And Breaking

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Welcome back! We kick off Season 9 of the Glass and Out Podcast with episode 306, featuring Seattle Kraken Assistant Coach Jessica Campbell. Campbell is getting set for her second season behind an NHL bench. In her first season, she had the distinction of being the first female to be hired as a full-time NHL coach. The native of Moosemin, Saskatchewan parlayed her skating business and the experience of training NHL players in the off-season in Kelowna, into the opportunity to coach professionally in Europe, before Dan Bylsma, then recently hired as the Head Coach of the Krakens AHL affiliate in Coachella Valley reached out to interview her for the opportunity to join his staff. Two seasons and consecutive trips to the Calder Cup finals later, Dan was hired as Seattles Head Coach and Jessica got the call to join him. You can check out her IIHF Coaching Symposium presentation on Feeding the Attack by Breaking Down the PK now on The Coaches Site. Listen as she shares her keys to creating a cohesive power play, how to help players out of scoring slumps and how breaking barriers has influenced her coaching philosophy.

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Glass and Out: Calgary Flames Assistant Coach Brad Larsen: Leaning on faith, setting the standard and blooming where you’re planted

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In episode #305 and finale for season 8, we had the pleasure of being joined by Calgary Flames assistant coach Brad Larsen for a live interview at our TCS Live coaching conference. As a player, the Vernon, BC native won a gold medal with Canadas U18 team, along with back to back golds at the World Junior Championships. He turned pro with the Colorado Avalanche organization, was named Captain of the Hershey Bears in just his second pro season, and would go on to play over 300 NHL games with the Avalanche, Atlanta Thrashers, and Anaheim Ducks. He jumped right into the coach arena following his retirement. First in the AHL with the Springfield Falcons before being promoted to the Columbus Blue Jackets and eventually, being named the clubs Head Coach in 2021. Today, he is on Ryan Huskas staff with the Calgary Flames. There are so many take-aways from this final episode of the 2024-2025 season of Glass and Out. Listen as he shares how he's learned to lean on his faith, why the standard needs to be the standard, and the importance of blooming where you're planted.

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Glass and Out: Pittsburgh Penguins Head Coach Dan Muse: Takes no talent, setting high coaching aspirations and creating chaos in practice

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In episode #304, we revisit our conversation from 2022 with Dan Muse, freshly named new Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. At the time of this interview, Muse was Head Coach of with the US National Development Program and prior to that he spent three seasons as an Assistant with the Nashville Predators. He most recently spent two seasons as an Assistant Coach with the New York Rangers. Muse has rounded all the bases in his career andis a self-described OG member of The Coaches Site. He also presented for us back in 2022 onThe Importance of the Second Player in Puck Support. Listen as he shares his philosphy of TNT, why his playing career has never deterred him from his coaching aspirations, and the important of creating chaos in practice. And go Penguins!

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Glass and Out: Former NHL Head Coach Greg Cronin: The illumination of player development, creating reliable players and forechecking tactics

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In episode #303, we're joined by former NHL Head Coach and upcoming presenter at June's TCS Live coaching conferenceGreg Cronin. Cronin was recently let go as the Head Coach of the Anaheim Ducks after spending two seasons with the franchise. He has enjoyed a remarkable and nearly 40 year run as a hockey coach, which began at Colby College and includes playing a role in getting the US National Development Team Program off the ground. After eight seasons with the New York Islanders organization, he returned home to Boston as the Head Coach of Northeastern University, the program his father captained. He returned to the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs and was named Head Coach of the Ducks in 2023 after a successful run with the Colorado Eagles, the Avalanches AHL affiliate. You can catch Cronin at this June's TCS Live as he dissects individual skills on the forecheck. Listen as he shares the illumination of player development, his guide to creating reliable players, and insights into his forechecking philosphy.

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