We wrap up his college career with the Minnesota Gophers and transition into life as a professional goalie. Like most players, there are some great years and some very challenging seasons.

From there, we'll weave in and out of his life as a hockey coach, where it seemed every team he was associated with won, including a gold medal as the head coach of the 2018 USA Women's Olympic hockey team. Fantastic messaging, what a super human being! Thanks for stopping by, have a productive day and enjoy this gem of an episode!

• Robb Stauber - Wikipedia
• Robb Stauber - NHL Profile
• Goalcrease - Robb Stauber
• Beyond the Goalcrease by Ross Bernstein

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Hi everyone, this is going to be an awesome day, as my son Rem is sitting in on this episode, and I am pumped to visit with a former teammate of mine from the University of Minnesota – goaltender Robb Stauber.

I'm not kidding you when I say he was the most talented goalie I got to play in front of. Maybe I think that because he saved my butt probably hundreds of times after a bad read or when I coughed up the puck for a breakaway. Mr. Stauber was always there for me! By my sophomore year, I’d hardly backcheck when I made a bonehead play, because I knew Robb was there.

He’s the 1st goalie to ever win the Hobey Baker Award, made it to the top of the hockey mountain as a player with NHL stops in LA and Buffalo, and has pursued equally impressive coaching and entrepreneurial ventures. This is Part One of an incredible hockey journey. I hope you enjoy it!

• Robb Stauber on Wikipedia
• Robb Stauber on NHL
• Goalcrease - Robb Stauber’s Training
• Beyond the Goalcrease (Book)

Online Hockey Training
Largest Online Database of Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing, and Shooting Drills
https://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/

In-Person Lessons with Coach Lance
https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/

Stickhandling Training Aid
https://headsuphockey.ai/
Use the code coachlance for 10% off your investment in yourself!

Well it happens sometimes, when I do an interview with someone, the hour flys by and we don't even come close to finishing the hockey journey of the individual.

I thought I'd have to wait weeks to get back on Mr. Sloan's schedule, but I got that lane to the net and here we are a few days later, ready to tap into part 2 of his hockey journey.

Here's where we left off. He's new to the professional game, was asked to move from a life-time of playing defense, up to playing forward in the minors from time to time with the Houston Aeros. Caught the attention of the Dallas Stars brass his second year, and was offered an NHL contract at the end of that campaign. We know from part one, that he jumped on a rocket ship when he signed with the Stars, playing in their final 12 regular season games, and most of their NHL playoff games, capping off an unbelievable year by winning the Stanley cup. If you're ready to get wowed & inspired a second time with Blake Sloan, well grab the beverage of your choice and settle into part two of his story, Here we go :)

To learn more about Blake Sloan -

https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5010

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Sloan

For more information regarding Coach Lance Pitlick

Online Hockey Training

Largest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drills

https://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/

In-person lessons with Coach Lance

https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/

My Mom and Dad looked at each other with blank faces, a short pause and then looked at me and said, the thought never crossed their mind. My Dad did interject this, he said, I don't know Lance, I guess I just remember telling you to be an engine and not a caboose. I chuckled and told him that I remember him saying that to me, and I'm grateful for that small, short, simple sentence, because it's stuck with me to this day. But what the conversation showed me, was that I'm sure there's all kinds of other parents, kids, teachers or instructors out there that might have the same question, how is leadership acquired or taught? What do those conversations sound like, when should they start in one's life, and, is there a competitive advantage out there, when it comes to acquiring leadership skills, available to everyone, that you might have missed the boat on? Well, I'm not an expert in the field of leadership, but there are many in this world who have made this quality or characteristic their life's work, and we're going to see what they have to say on the topic. For the following books I'm going to reference, know that I'm only scratching the surface of all the learning nuggets in each of the titles. If something resonates with you from a certain book, by the end of this episode, I highly encourage you to pick up a copy of your own and read it in its entirety. Below are the links to each of the titles. Enjoy the episode :)

Leadership In Turbulent Times By Doris Kearns Goodwin https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Turbulent-Doris-Kearns-Goodwin/dp/1476795924

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell https://www.amazon.com/21-Irrefutable-Laws-Leadership-Anniversary/dp/0785288376?tag=entheos06-20

The Leadership Challenge How to Make Extraordinary Things Happen in Organizations By James Kouzes and Barry Posner https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Challenge-Extraordinary-Things-Organizations/dp/0470651725?tag=entheos06-20

Extreme Ownership How U.S. Navy SEALS Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250067057?tag=entheos06-20

Super excited to have my next guest Larry Olimb on the show, as we were former teammates at the University of Minnesota, where I was privileged to see this guy operate on a daily basis and witness greatness in the making.  This guy made hockey look effortless.  A Warroad Minnesota native, Mr. Olimb made a name for himself as he climbed the youth hockey ladder, as someone that could control a game and seaming score at will.

By the time he graduated from this small high school in northern Minnesota, he would lead the Warriors to 2 state tournament appearances and was awarded Mr. Hockey his senior year, which goes to the top male high school hockey player in the state of Minnesota.  In 1987, he was drafted by the hometown Minnesota North Stars in the 10th round, 193 overall.

In 1988, Larry would move down to the Twin Cities and began his college career at the University of Minnesota, where he continued to show his dominance putting up 24 goals, and 56 assists for 80 points in his final college season.  When his 4 years at the U came to an end, he ended up becoming the Gophers' all-time assists leader, surpassing the legendary John Mayasich.

Mr. Olimb had a professional career that lasted 3 years before retiring from the sport.

He's married, a father of 3, in the real estate game, and most recently, was announced as the new coach for the Orono High School girls hockey team, so we have a lot to chat about.  I hope you enjoy the conversation!!

My next guest is Joe Dziedzic and I'm super excited to hear his hockey journey.  Joe grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he spent his childhood playing football, hockey and baseball.  By the time he finished his high school career he had college scholarship offers for all 3 sports.

In 1990, his senior year at Edison High School, he won Mr. Hockey, which is awarded to Minnesota's best male high school hockey player, and later that same year he was drafted in the 3rd round, 61st overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins.  After high school, he began his college career with the hometown team, the Minnesota Gophers.  Following 4 years of schooling and hockey growth, he would sign with the Penguins and go on to play in 130 NHL games with Pittsburgh and at the time, the Phoenix Coyotes, but it was a career cut short because of an eye injury.

After his retirement he got into coaching at the team level and also doing small group skill development training through JD Hockey.  He's currently the head coach at Minneapolis High School and was the 2022 Minnesota High School Coach of the year, so we have a lot to talk about.

To learn more about Joe and JD Hockey please visit the links below

website - https://www.jdhockey.com/

email - joe@jdhockey.com

If I look back on my life so far, there has always been a constant year after year, there is something I've always wanted to change or improve in my life.  For over a decade it was wanting to get more fit and eat healthier because after I retired from playing, that part of my life was neglected for a long time.  As I started to research how to implement change in one's life, a recurring theme quickly revealed itself, habits.  There wasn't a book I read, video I watched or podcast I listened to, that had a high performer who didn't have rock-solid habits as their pillars for how they operated on a daily basis.

So how do you go from wanting something, to actually getting it, apparently, your daily habits are pretty important?  Here are some of my favorite books that may help answer some of these questions.  I'll be providing you with some key quotes from each of the books, but know that I've not even scratched the surface of what other game changing ideas and points are in each of the titles.  Enjoy the episode :)

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy - https://store.darrenhardy.com/

Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/

Superhuman by Habit by Tynan - https://tynan.com/superhuman/

The Power of Habit by Jack D. Hodge - https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-Harnessing-Establish-Guarantee/dp/1410779955

Summer is officially here and is a time when a kid can make some huge gains in a lot of different areas because you don't have the school commitments and for the next few months, you have more time on your hands.  The question is are you going to use that time productively, or is that time going to use you, by wasting it watching others on your smartphone for hours a day, growing as an individual at the slowest pace.

Today, I want to challenge all of you listeners out there, especially the players out there, to add one new thing this summer, to your daily schedule, that you will spend 15-20 minutes a day executing.  You have to view this challenge and whatever your goal is, in the same light as breathing, eating and sleeping.  It's done every day for the whole summer.

I've brought my good buddy back Rob Pallante, from Mind Set Body Bank, to help give everyone some ideas of what you may want to consider adding to your self-growth equation.  Enjoy the conversation.

To learn more about Rob Pallante and Mindset Body Bank, click on the links below

Instagram - @mindsetbodybank

Facebook - @mindsetbodybank

Website - mindsetbodybank.com

My next guest, Chris Lukey is a native of St. Catharines Ontario, where he started his hockey career.  As he progressed up the hockey ladder, he was drafted in the Ontario Hockey League where he spent 4 seasons playing for the Kingston Canadiens and Windsor Spitfires.

After a 2 year professional career, he climbed the ranks in the fire department and after 28 years retired as a Platoon Chief.  If that wasn't enough, Mr. Lukey was a Power Edge Pro skill development instructor for several years, had a 30 year coaching career, and currently is helping hockey players and families navigate through the hockey opportunity process with his company My Hockey Resume, so we have a lot to talk about.  To learn more about Chris and My Hockey Resume, click on the link below.

https://myhockeyresume.com/

So how do kids learn how to start thinking about creating a purposeful life?  How can we as parents help in this process and how early should or can we start?  I have a few books that might help shed some light on the topic and I'd like to share some of the best quotes from each, that may get you thinking about the current journey you're on, from a different perspective.  I hope you enjoy the episode!

The Path to Purpose

How Young People Find Their Calling in Life

by William Damon

Mastery by Robert Greene

Die Empty

Unleash Your Best Work Every Day

By Todd Henry

The Five Major Pieces to the Life Puzzle

by Jim Rohn

Maria Mountain is my next guest and she has dedicated the majority of her professional career helping goalies win more games with fewer injuries since 2001.  Is an exercise Physiologist by trade, this Canadian has worn many hats along her journey, from floor trainer at a fitness club, owning her own strength and conditioning company, which has since been sold, and now is focusing the majority of her time working with goalies from around the world through the Goalie Training Pro website

You won't find many people more knowledgeable, passionate and giving.  Enjoy the conversation :)

Learn more about Maria Mountain below -

Website - https://www.goalietrainingpro.com/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/goalietrainingprotv

Instagram - @goalietraining

My next guest, Ben Hankinson, has been someone I've wanted to get on the show since I got into the podcast game, because we spent a lot of time together years ago, as college teammates and training partners once we turned pro in the off-season.  Mr. Hankinson is a Minnesota native, where he grew up  going to school and playing sports for the powerhouse Edina Hornets.  He went on to play Division 1 hockey for the hometown Minnesota Gophers.

In the 1987 NHL Entry Draft, Ben was drafted in the 6th round, 107th overall to the New Jersey Devils, playing 448 professional games over seven seasons, 43 of them in the NHL.  Wasn't much for goal scoring, but did carve his way to the NHL by chucking the knuckles a bit, as he was fighting in the heavyweight division.  Those were scary individuals!!  He's currently a certified NHLPA player Agent with Octagon Hockey, so we have a lot to discuss.  Enjoy the conversation!

For more information, please visit the links below.

Ben Hankinson (Player Agent) Octagon - https://www.octagon.com/

Tony Michel (Family Advisor) - https://nexlevelhockey.com/

Chris Phillips Hockey Journey EP3Chris Phillips is my next guest and I'm really looking forward to the conversation, as we were teammates for a couple of seasons in Ottawa.  Mr. Phillips is a Canadian-born hockey player who played junior hockey for the Fort McMurray Oil Barons, Prince Albert Raiders, and Lethbridge Hurricanes.  In 1996, he was selected first overall by the Ottawa Senators, not knowing at the time that he'd spend the next 17 years in the nation's capital, playing in 1179 career games.  His charitable contributions to the community were many, one being Candlelighters which helps families that have a child battling cancer.  He now is the co-owner of the Big Rig Brewery and is enjoying life after hockey with his wife Erin and 3 kids, Ben, Zoey, and Naomi.  Enjoy the conversation :)

I can't wait to share my next guest, Blake Sloan's hockey journey, because it is truly remarkable.  Let me quickly summarize it in a couple sentences. Broken ankle, broken face, high school championship, NCAA National Champion, Stanley Cup Champion, a Europe Professional League Championship, and was on the bench when one of his Michigan teammates introduced the world to the now famous, the original Michigan move and lacrosse style goal.

Though he accomplished and experienced a lot of the good stuff during his incredible hockey journey, unfortunately, the road he traveled wasn't scripted to perfection, not having any challenges or hardships along the way, where everything just came easy for him.  That doesn't happen for anyone, and Mr. Sloan was no exception.  If you want to hear the story of a kid, who let his character, work ethic, adaptability and never give up mentality until you get what you want, then buckle up because we are in for a wild ride.  

If you're ready to get wowed & inspired, grab the beverage of your choice and settle into a story that I know you're going to love, and this is only part one of his journey. Here we go :) 

To learn more about Blake Sloan - 

https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5010

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Sloan

For more information regarding Coach Lance Pitlick

Online Hockey Training

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In-person lessons with Coach Lance

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My next guest, Kerry Goulet was born and raised in Winnipeg, and it was there that he starred in junior hockey and later in ball hockey.  His Winnipeg Grasshoppers, represented Manitoba in 8 national ball hockey championships, collecting the title in 1985. In 2006, Kerry was inducted into the Canadian Ball Hockey Association’s Hall of Fame.

He credits his experience with Hockey Manitoba and ball hockey with assisting in honing his skills for a successful international ice hockey career that saw him spend 16 seasons as a player, coach, and general manager with six different teams in the German 1st, 2nd and 3rd Division.

His years as a player saw him collect an astounding 1997 points in 505 games which earned Goulet the honor of having his jersey (#29) retired.

At the age of 52, he was asked back to his old club in Germany to attempt to collect 2000 points….which he did with a 5-3 win contributing a goal and two assists. Kerry’s coaching record was also sensational, with 312 wins in 452 games.

Kerry has dedicated much of his office energy to charitable causes, with his focus on concussions and spinal cord injuries in sport. His motivation behind the cause comes from his former hockey and ball hockey teammate, who suffered a broken neck, leaving him a quadriplegic.

One of the lessons learned from his friend Robert’s plight Goulet recalls was, “It is not what you collect along your journey…championships, scoring races, trophies, money, cars…. but what you give back, that will be your legacy.” A motto Kerry has adopted in his everyday life post being on the ice. Goulet is one of the founders of Stop Concussions, along with former NHLer Keith Primeau.

To learn more about Kerry's call to adventure, please visit www.stopconcussions.com                   Enjoy the conversation :)

Doctor Ryan Fader is my next guest and I'm looking forward to hearing his journey, as he's gotten some hockey sprinkled in there, but his true call to adventure is helping others, me being one of those people, as he fixed up my knee recently, and coach is operational again. Unfortunately, every player is going to get dinged up from time to time, but we're lucky to have people like Dr. Fader to help us get back on the ice as quickly as possible. But what if the injuries are self inflicted, due to early specialization and over-use? We're going to find out. This guy is a master at his craft and I want to know how he got there!!  To learn more about Dr. Fader, please click on the link below.  Enjoy the conversation :)https://www.ryanfadermd.com/ryan-r-fader-md-orthopedic-surgeon-minneapolis.html

My next guest is former NHLer, Tom Pederson.  This Minnesota native played his youth and high school hockey for the Bloomington Jefferson Jaguars.  Then went on to play Division 1 college hockey for the hometown Minnesota Gophers.  His strong play early in his freshman season resulted in a roster spot on Team USA in the 1988-89 prestigious World Jr. championship.  In 1989 he was an 11th-round draft pick of the Minnesota North Stars, where he played 240 NHL games for the San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple Leafs.  He also spent some time playing professionally in Japan and Germany.  If that wasn't enough, Mr. Pederson is also the creator of the Green Biscuit, so we have a fun discussion ahead of us.

To learn more about the Green Biscuit - https://greenbiscuit.com/

In episode 110 of the "Hockey Journey" podcast, Coach Lance Plick chats with Taylor Williamson, a former Minnesota Golden Gopher and current trainer with the Oates Sports Group, about the nuances of hockey, focusing particularly on face-offs and communication with coaches. Here's a breakdown of the insightful discussion they had:

Importance of Face-Offs: Williamson emphasizes that face-offs are pivotal moments in a game that can capture or shift momentum. Recognizing the opportunity each draw presents is crucial for players at all levels.

Preparation and Strategy:

Before engaging in a face-off, having a clear plan and ensuring all teammates are aware of it is essential.

Observing the opposing center's stance and adjusting your approach accordingly can provide an advantage.

Body posture, hand positioning on the stick, and focusing on the referee rather than the opponent are key elements to success.

Execution Techniques:

Players should opt for a stance that allows agility and quick movement, avoiding being too bent over.

Depending on the side of the ice and whether facing a lefty or righty, strategies may vary. Utilizing a backhand or forehand approach can be dictated by the situation and personal strengths.

Communication with teammates is vital to executing a successful play post-face-off.

Practicing Off-Ice: Williamson suggests practicing face-offs off the ice using simple exercises with friends or teammates. Watching games and paying attention to successful face-off techniques can also provide valuable learning opportunities.

Approaching Coaches: Both Plick and Williamson stress the importance of open communication with coaches. Players should not hesitate to seek feedback or discuss concerns and aspirations. They recommend approaching coaches with specific questions and a willingness to listen and improve.

Professionalism and Growth: The discussion also touches on the professionalism required in athletes, not just in their sport but in life skills such as communication and handling feedback constructively.

The New Women's Professional League: The conversation concludes with excitement about the new women's professional hockey league, emphasizing the opportunities it opens for female athletes to pursue their passion for hockey beyond college.

For more information on Taylor's hockey career and story, please click on the links below - 

https://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/story/_/id/26242761/minnesota-forward-taylor-williamson-blessed-just-the-ice

https://gophersports.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/taylor-williamson/15851

#HockeyTips #FaceOffWins #CoachCommunication #MasteringFaceOffs #HockeyMentorship #PuckPossession #WomenInHockey #HockeyLifeLessons #PlayerDevelopment #ProHockeyDreams #TeamworkOnIce #IceHockeySkills #HockeyStrategy #AthleteGrowth #ProfessionalHockey

Dan Brooks, son of legendary hockey coach Herb Brooks, sits down for a conversation with Coach Lance, discussing his hockey journey, where he earned a Division 1 scholarship to Denver University, as well as his life after hockey.  You'll also hear stories about his father at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympic Games, where Team USA shocked the world, and also some interesting factoids regarding the movie Miracle on Ice.  They'll wrap up the interview chatting about the Herb Brooks Foundation, which his Mother Patti, sister Kelley, and Dan maintain, keeping the flame of their legacy Father burning, continuing to grow the game of hockey like Herb did before them.

To learn more about the Herb Brooks Foundation and information on how to donate to his long-term vision, please visit the link below :)

https://www.herbbrooksfoundation.com/

Since the school year will soon be wrapping up, I thought it made sense to have an episode about how to set and achieve your hockey goals.  Summer is right around the corner and is a time when players can make significant gains in their hockey development, because you don’t have school and now have a bunch of extra hours to do whatever you want.

In the last 5-6 years, reading books consistently became important to me again, after a 15-year hiatus.  I've gained so much knowledge from the extra effort I put in weekly, and have implemented a lot of the suggestions or tips into my daily routine.  To help paint a clearer picture regarding how to set and achieve goals, I've picked 4 of my favorite titles that I'd like to incorporate into this episode.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you find the listen useful.

Links to the Book Author's websites -

No Limits by Michael Phelps and Alan Abrahamson

https://us.michaelphelps.com/

The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

https://danielcoyle.com/

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

https://www.gladwellbooks.com/

The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone

https://store.grantcardone.com/collections/books

If you haven't heard of Elliott Kerr, then you probably want to have a listen to this interview, because this guy is a rockstar in a couple of different industries, hockey being one of them.  Mr. Kerr is the founder and president of Landmark Sports Group Inc, a Mississauga, Ontario-based company that represents athletes and television personalities as well as event marketing.  He is also the owner of Mississauga Steelheads, an Ontario Hockey League franchise and also created the Mississauga Marathon in 2004, which is now a qualifier for the Boston Marathon and was inducted into the Mississauga Walk of Fame (Legends Row) back in 2014.  This is going to be a great conversation.  You can learn more about Mr. Kerr at the links below.

https://landmarksport.com/

https://mississaugasteelheads.com/

https://www.mississaugamarathon.com/

My next guest, goaltender Glenn Healy, is a Canadian-born hockey player who played his college hockey at Western Michigan and then went on to play 437 NHL games with the Los Angeles Kings, New York Islanders, New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs over a 15-year career.  During the 1993-94 season, he won the Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers, erasing a 54-year drought for the Blue Shirts.  Once retired, Mr. Healy spent some time in the broadcasting sector, working for the CBC, TSN and Rogers.  Is currently the President and Executive Director of the NHL Alumni Association, so we have a lot to talk about.  Enjoy the interview :)

Tony Scott, is the founder and creator of the Youth Hockey Hub, a website covering Minnesota youth and high school hockey on both the boys and girls sides. The site generates over 15 million annual page views, so they're a major player in the sector. Mr. Scott and his team spend on average 300 plus days in a hockey rink, doing interviews, making videos or creating a podcast episode. This guy lives, breathes and sleeps hockey 24-7.  Enjoy the interview!

To learn more about Tony Scott and the Youth Hockey Hub please visit the below links -

Youth Hockey Hub Website - https://www.youthhockeyhub.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063353643443

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/youth_hockey_hub/?hl=en

The other day my oldest son Rem asked me if I'd ever heard of the hero's journey. I said that I hadn't, so he suggested I look up a guy named  Joseph Campbell, who in 1949 wrote a book called The Hero with 1000  Faces. Little did I know, but so many movies that are so familiar to so many of us, are based on the framework and writings of Mr. Campbell's book, like Star Wars, Shrek, Batman, Harry Potter, The Lion King, and the Matrix to mention a few.     I have to admit, this is all new to me,  but it sparked something and now I want to learn more, because, as you'll find out, The Hero's Journey is really about each and every one of us. I brought back my good friend and mind mentor Don Ollivet, THe  OLLIE Man to help explain what exactly is the Hero's Journey.  Enjoy the conversation.

I'm super excited to have my next guest, Dan Woog on the Hockey Journey Podcast. He grew up in the state of hockey and carved out an impressive career, eventually earning a college roster spot at the University of Minnesota, and we're going to find out how he did it. If you think the road he had to travel was easy, well, if almost dying in a rock slide near his South St. Paul home was part of the plan, being told he'd never walk again, and if he did, it would be with a limp, I want to see how he climbed out of that challenging experience and realized his hockey dream!

Dan's hockey journey is part one of the story, being the son of one of the most influential, iconic hockey individuals Minnesota has ever produced, my coach at the University of Minnesota, is part two of the story. I really enjoyed going back to a period of time on my hockey journey, that shaped me and prepared me for what I didn't know then, but would eventually end up being a 12 year professional career, and my experience at that school prepared me to take advantage of that once in a life-time hockey opportunity!

So sit back, grab your preferred beverage, and let's dive into the hockey journey of Dan Woog. Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the conversation and I hope you have a wonderfully productive day!!

To learn more about Dan Woog and his Father Doug Woog, click on the links below -

Dan Woog

https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5791

Doug Woog

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Woog

For more information regarding Coach Lance Pitlick

Online Hockey Training

Largest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drills

https://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/

In-person lessons with Coach Lance

https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/

My next guest has had a fantastic hockey career. Dani Cameranesi is a Minnesota native who played youth hockey for the Wayzata Trojans and high school hockey for Blake high school. She registered 200 goals, 157 assists for 357 career points and won two state championships in 2009 and 2013. In her senior year, she won Ms. Hockey, awarded to the best female high school hockey player in Minnesota, and was also captain of the team her junior and senior seasons.

Dani played her college hockey for the University of Minnesota, where she potted 93 goals, 108 assists for 201 career points in 143 games, and won 2 national championships. She also had some international play where she won silver at the 2012 World U18 Championships, gold at the 2015 and 2019 world championships, silver at the 2021 world championships, a gold medal at the 2018 Olympics, And most recently, a silver medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics representing team USA.

This just scratches the surface of what she's accomplished, so if you want to learn more about her career, check out her Wikipedia and Minnesota Gopher player pages below. Enjoy the interview.

Minnesota Gophers - https://gophersports.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/dani-cameranesi/10111

Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dani_Cameranesi

My next guest, former Minnesota Wild strength and conditioning coach Kirk Olson, and I have connected together more than 20 years ago, as he was my strength and conditioning coach for the off-season when I was a player before he got his big break in the NHL.  It's been a while since we've spoken, so I'm looking forward to the conversation. here today.  Because the winter season just wrapped up and people are starting to plan their summer training schedules, I thought it was perfect timing to have Mr. Olson on the show.

I'm sure there are a lot of listeners out there that have questions regarding exactly when to start off-ice strength and conditioning training, and what exactly does that look like?   I'll do my best to tap into all those potential questions and let Kirk give us his thoughts.

Enjoy the conversation!

http://www.traininghaus.com/

For this episode, I want to discuss why some hockey players are so much better 

than everyone else at a very early age. What are they doing that you’re not, can 

you tap into their process and add something new to your weekly hockey development 

routine that can propel you up a couple of rungs on the ladder?   Have a listen and 

find out :)

I'm looking forward to my next guest, Rob Pallante, and hearing his hockey journey. This Canadian-born player earned a Division 1 scholarship to Michigan Tech University and played minor league pro hockey. Rob found himself in the role of a fighter or enforcer when back in the 1990s, that was a role, and that group of individuals was as tough as they came!!

Mr. Pallante's story has some self-inflicted hardships and an unexpected event that landed him in the hospital for 40 days, where he was given his last rights soon after he arrived. You'll hear of his defining moment, where he pivots and makes a shift to living a different life, one that now connects the mindset and body. 

You can learn more about Rob Pallante, what he has going on in his life and how he's helping high-performance athletes build an invincible mindset. 

Check out the links below. 

Mindset Body Bank

www.mindsetbodybank.com

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/mindsetbodybank/

Podcast

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindset-body-bank/id1498989144

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ljhz9pYCgoxoKpzO1OY2Z?si=qMZPjTc2Q7m6vTCD5kWLrw

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My next guest, Peter Sibner, is the CEO of ESMG North America, Inc and President of Elite Prospects. If you've never heard of Elite Prospects, they have a substantial online presence, getting over 1 million unique users visiting the site per week. That's a lot of eyeballs. I have to be honest here, I don't know a lot about elite prospects, so I'm looking forward to speaking to their team captain so he can give us a peek under the hood, so we all can better understand what it is they do and the benefits they provide. You can check the site out at www.eliteprospects.com

Enjoy the interview.

I've been looking forward to interviewing my next guest, Wade Redden, as we were former teammates with the Ottawa Senators many years ago. I watched him play his first game in the NHL, and then he quietly went on to play in over 1000  games in the show.

This 2nd overall pick in the 1995 draft had a decorated career, and here are some of the highlights -

• Won the Western Hockey League Championship before turning pro.
• Won 2 World Junior Championship gold medals
• Won a World Cup gold and World Championship silver medal
• 2 time NHL All-Star, and participated in the 2006 Winter Olympics with Team Canada.

Enjoy Mr. Redden's hockey Journey!!Wade Redden Hockey Journey EP20

My guest today is changing the developmental landscape for the better through his innovative mind and products & services he provides hockey passionate players.  Andy Blaylock continues to push the envelope forward in trying to crack the code on how to be more skilled in hockey through traditional physical reps and mental imagery.  This blend of learning methods can accelerate the skill acquisition process, as you'll better understand by the end of the interview.  If you want to learn more about Mr. Blaylock and what he has going on, check out the links below.

Private/Group Lessons

https://competitiveedgemn.com

Stride Matrix

https://www.stridematrix.com

Visyn

https://www.visyn.com

Who would've thought that Grace Zumwinkle started hockey because of her crush on a boy in kindergarten?  This Minnesota native was uncommon in how she went about accomplishing things.  This silver medalist at the 2022 Beijing Olympics continues to push the envelope forward and inspires the next generation of young, female hockey hopefuls, want to accomplish big things in hockey.  Learn about her childhood, and what she did as a kid to prepare to become an impact hockey player at every level she's played.  Ms. Zumwinkle has a specific process she consistently sticks with to keep evolving as a player and person.  Her hockey journey is far from over, but at least you'll get a glimpse at the inner workings of a highly successful person.  You can check out her long list of accomplishments to date, by clicking on the link.  https://gophersports.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey/roster/grace-zumwinkle/18579

When most of us think about a hockey Journey, we think of one through the eyes of a player, but not everyone has that opportunity, for a variety of reasons.  But there's another group of individuals who've had a hockey journey, reached the top of their game, but just in a different sector.  Fransois Gagnon has one of those stories and is currently a professional writer for RDS covering the historic Montreal Canadian franchise.  From a journalist perspective, I don't think there can be a more prestigious position in the hockey world, especially if you're French Canadian.

Was a kid that early on knew he wasn't going to be more than a mediocre hockey player, but was mentored early by a friend's father that changed his trajectory and propelled Francois eventually to the upper crest of that industry.  So many great stories and messages!!  I really enjoyed the conversation and I hope you do as well.  You can follow Francois on Twitter - @GagnonFrancois

Natalie Heising at a very young age knew that she wanted to do great things in hockey.  Once she had that ignition, wanting to play college hockey, her real hockey journey began.   

She refined her process on how to get better over the years and accomplished some amazing things throughout her career.  Like a couple of gold medals, a scholarship to PennState, CHA Rookie of the Year and CHA Player of the Year her final season for the Nittany Lions.  

She'll also be graduating with a Chemical Engineering degree.  If you're a ,young girl hockey player, looking to model yourself after someone, you might have found the perfect person and episode.  Enjoy Natalie Heising’s, Hockey Journey!

Today is a treat for me, as I love when I can have our next guest, skating instructor extraordinaire Barry Karn on the show. He's one of our most popular guests here on the hockey journey podcast. After you're done with this episode, you can also check out numbers 12, 78 and 79 for a whole lot more of Barry Karn goodness.

Recently, one of my other companies, Online Hockey Training started posting again , the Instagram, youtube and the facebook to mention a few after a good 2 year break. One category I like to highlight is the opposite hand training I have players work on and the benefits, but wanted a different, more catchy title, and then I remembered something Mr. Karn said; "disagreeable training!" I texted him, asking if he'd mind if I used the term, he proceeded to give me one of the longest texts I've ever received on disagreeable training and how it's such a critical ingredient in a kids childhood development.

Right then and there, I said it's been too long, I don't know what the topic is going to be, but I need to get a little Barry Karn fix. So ladies and gentlemen, if you're ready to brave this trip with me here today, soon to be traveling through uncharted waters, well sit back, get comfy, settle in, put your tray table in it's upright and locked position, and get ready for a discussion on how one of the top skating instructor's in the world non traditionally teaches. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderfully productive day!

To learn more about Barry Karn and Karn Skating Dynamics

https://www.karnskatingdynamics.com/

For more information regarding Coach Lance Pitlick

Largest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drills

https://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/

In-person lessons with Coach Lance

https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/

David Shuler is the owner and CEO of Sniper's Edge Hockey, Inc.. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Sniper's Edge is the market leader in hockey training equipment and accessories including slick tiles, shooting tarps, synthetic ice, passing and stickhandling aids, and more. Visit their website at snipersedgehockey.com  Get a behind the scenes listen into this innovative behind-the-scenestocompany and team leader.

Don Olivett isn't the head coach of a team, but he is a HEAD COACH.  I was really struggling with my thoughts during my first year pro and it was affecting my performance on the ice in a negative way.  Ollie taught me a number of strategies to manage my mind more positively and those lessons I learned over 30 years ago, I still use to this day when I get off the rails from time to time.  Great messaging, tips and advice!!  If you're interested in connecting with Don, shoot me an email to goals@onlinehockeytraining.com and I'll get you in touch with him.

My next guest Tim Jackman would have scared the crap out of me if I had to play against him, as he was as tough as they came.  This Minnesota native was a second-round pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2001 NHL draft.  Played 2 seasons of college hockey at Minnesota State University, and became the first student-athlete from that university to play in the NHL.  In his 14 year professional career, he ended up playing 483 games, in the show, putting up 75 points and 806 penalty minutes.  A hockey journey that had a foundation of patience and endurance

Barry Karn is regarded as one of the top skating instructors in the world.  Barry and Jodi Karn have been teaching skating since 1984.  Barry worked as an NHL skating coach for 22 years with Arizona, Calgary, St. Louis, Minnesota, San Jose and Tampa.  There are over 200 current NHL players trained by Karn Skating Dynamics.  Their teaching methods have reached far beyond Minnesota, the United States and Canada, as they've done several hundred team, coaches, hockey associations, club clinics and seminars throughout North America and Europe.  If you look on their website, it clearly states that power skating is dead and has been replaced by the Glide Platform Training Method.  A true Master Coach and instructor with nearly 30 years of experience.  Here's his story.  To learn more about Barry Karn, please visit www.karnskatingdynamics.com for more information.

Ross Bernstein is a best-selling author of nearly 50 sports books, a world-renowned and award-winning peak performance business speaker who's keynoted conferences on all 7 continents, which not many speakers at his level can say.  He's been featured on thousands of television and radio programs over the years and has spent the better part of the past 25 years studying the DNA of championship teams, interviewing thousands of players and coaches.  To learn more about Ross's books or keynote speaking, please visit

www.rossbernstein.com

Scott Bjugstad had the hockey player trifecta, by being able to play for his hometown college (Minnesota Gophers) and professional team (Minnesota North Stars), and the once in a lifetime experience of becoming an Olympian, and all of this was accomplished after the tragic loss of his Mother during his high school years.  His story is one of self-belief, grit and determination, with his Mom always being the guiding force.  What I love is that he continues to share his journey by passing on what he's learned and developed over the years since retiring, to the players he gets in front of on a weekly basis.  To learn more about Scott and how he helps players with their shots, visit him at www.scottbjugstad.com

Enjoy his story.

I've been looking forward to this interview for a while now. My next guest, Dave Snuggerud is a former NHLer who spent time with the Buffalo Sabres, San Jose Sharks and Philadelphia Flyers, a 1988 USA Olympian, played division 1 hockey for the University of Minnesota and now, the co-founder and director of education at Breakaway Academy in Minnesota.

www.breakawayacademy.net

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In this episode, you'll hear the hockey journey of Bob Fallen.  His journey isn't one of a player, but on the business side, where he wore a lot of different hats over the course of his career and continues to do so today.  You'll hear how he got connected with tennis legend Billy Jean King, worked for the iconic hockey company CCM, and then became the commissioner of the United States Hockey League (USHL).  Bob's a great storyteller and has an amazing journey you won't want to miss.  Enjoy the listen!!

In this episode, you'll hear the hockey journey of former NHLer Tim Tookey.  Though he only played in 106 NHL games due to untimely injuries the first half of his career, he ended up carving out an incredible professional career, where in the end, he landed in the American Hockey League Hall of Fame, currently 4th on the All-Time AHL Scoring leader list.  A former teammate of mine in Hershey Pennsylvania, who is still giving back, by passing on what he's learned along the way to aspiring hockey players in the Reno Nevada area with his daughter Trista.  (tookeyhockey.net) Enjoy listening to his hockey journey.

In part 4 and final episode on my journey as a hockey player, we'll cover the final 2 years I played for the Ottawa Senators, where I finally sign a one-way contract, I become a father.  I had to deal with a roommate that was a sleepwalker, I make it to free agency, and had

to say goodbye to all of our Canadian friends, as we make a move down to South Florida and all the fun that came along with that ride.  And finally, I have to answer the question every hockey player has to ask themselves at some point, can I continue on for one more year,

or is it time to retire?

Welcome to Today's Episode!

I'm excited to share with you the story of Jackie Pieper's incredible hockey journey today. It all started when a mom of one of the players I coach (who's a big fan of the podcast, by the way) suggested that Jackie would make an amazing guest. And wow, was she right!

The Journey to the Top

Jackie Pieper has truly climbed the hockey mountain, achieving her dream of playing college hockey. I'm eager to unpack her journey with you, starting from the very beginning. Jackie's passion for hockey was sparked early on by her mom, who shared her own love of the sport with her children. But as we all know, the road to success is rarely smooth. Jackie and her family faced their share of tough times, particularly when her older brother Duke, at just 15 years old, was given only a 5% chance to survive a serious health challenge.

Continuing the Legacy

But Jackie's impact on hockey didn't stop when she hung up her competitive skates. She's been inspiring the next wave of hockey talents, coaching various teams over the years and currently offering private small-group on-ice skills training. Beyond the ice, Jackie continues to make a difference as a speech pathologist, bringing her passion for helping others into another aspect of her life.

If you're ready for a dose of inspiration, grab your favorite drink, and let's dive into a story that's sure to tug at your heartstrings. Here we go :)

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For more insights into Jackie Pieper and her family's incredible journey through hockey, check out these links:

• Merrimack College Women's Ice Hockey: Jackie Pieper
• Gopher Sports Women's Ice Hockey: Jackie Pieper
• The Pieper Hope and Courage Foundation Inc.

Coach Lance Pitlick's Training Resources

And for more on Coach Lance Pitlick's contributions to hockey training:

• Online Hockey Training - A comprehensive database of off-ice stickhandling, passing, and shooting drills.
• In-person lessons with Coach Lance

In this episode, you'll hear the hockey journey of Presley Norby.  A native to Minnesota, where she grew up playing youth hockey, won a State High School Championship, was captain her senior year, and won Ms. Hockey as well that year.  An award given to the best female high school player in the state.  If that wasn't enough, she also won some hardware playing for Team USA over the years and capped off an incredible hockey career, winning a National Championship with the Wisconsin Badgers.  Let's hear about her hockey journey!

Today we'll rewind the tape and begin by seeing if I get to stay in Hershey my 4th year, or will I be sent to the East Coast League.  Then, the next chapter begins, Canada and the Ottawa Senators here I come.  In this episode, I'll become an AHL All-Star, play in my first NHL game at the age of 27, become an everyday player in the NHL and was part of history, when the Senators make the playoffs for the first time in the modern era.  And some other stories along the way.

Here we'll dipped our toes into the first 3 years of my professional hockey career, where I was exposed to extreme travel conditions that I never experienced before, and had an Olympic run that turned out to be the most challenging winter season I ever had.  I scored my first professional goal, got my first tooth knocked out, got married, and now find myself going into training camp with the Hershey Bears back in the fall of 1993, after being a healthy scratch for over 3 months at the end of the previous season, thinking I’m heading down to the league below the AHL, the East Coast Hockey League, and that’s where we begin today.  Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

For more information regarding Coach Lance Pitlick

Largest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drills

https://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/

In-person lessons with Coach Lance

https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/