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Episode 64: Dr. Alicia Naser, Ph.D - Stop Turning the Car Ride Home Into a Therapy Session
Apr 29, 2026
1h 44m 20s
Episode 63: RJ Burns - “You’re Not Raising a Hockey Player… You’re Burning One Out”
Apr 23, 2026
2h 07m 59s
Episode 62: “You’re Racing to the Wrong Finish Line” with Heather Mannix - USA Hockey
Apr 15, 2026
1h 46m 32s
Episode 61: USHL Commissioner Glenn Hefferan - “Your Kid Doesn’t Need You… They Need You to Shut Up”
Apr 8, 2026
2h 32m 05s
Episode 60: Pat Shea - “I Didn’t Even Know If Hockey Was My Dream”
Apr 1, 2026
1h 53m 24s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/29/26 | Episode 64: Dr. Alicia Naser, Ph.D - Stop Turning the Car Ride Home Into a Therapy Session✨ | parenting in sportsmental game+3 | Dr. Alicia Naser | The Naser Institute for Behavioral Sports Psychology | — | hockey parentsmental game+3 | — | 1h 44m 20s | |
| 4/23/26 | Episode 63: RJ Burns - “You’re Not Raising a Hockey Player… You’re Burning One Out”✨ | youth hockey developmentparent pressure+3 | RJ Burns | TopLine HockeyCHD Media | — | hockeyyouth sports+5 | Big John Dangles | 2h 07m 59s | |
| 4/15/26 | Episode 62: “You’re Racing to the Wrong Finish Line” with Heather Mannix - USA Hockey✨ | youth hockey developmentparent pressure+4 | Heather Mannix | USA Hockey | — | youth hockeydevelopment+5 | — | 1h 46m 32s | |
| 4/8/26 | Episode 61: USHL Commissioner Glenn Hefferan - “Your Kid Doesn’t Need You… They Need You to Shut Up”✨ | youth hockeyparent involvement+4 | Glenn Hefferan | USHLCHD Media | — | youth hockeyjunior hockey+5 | Big John Dangles | 2h 32m 05s | |
| 4/1/26 | Episode 60: Pat Shea - “I Didn’t Even Know If Hockey Was My Dream”✨ | identitypressure+4 | Pat Shea | University of MaineHockey House+2 | — | hockeyidentity+7 | Big John Dangles | 1h 53m 24s | |
| 3/25/26 | Episode 59: Dartmouth Asst. Coach Jason Tapp - “I’ve Crossed Kids Off Because of Their Parents”✨ | college recruitingyouth hockey+3 | Jason Tapp | Dartmouth College | Lake Placid | recruitinghockey+6 | — | 1h 32m 39s | |
| 3/21/26 | BONUS Content from Lake Placid - ECAC Finals, Rink Energy, and What This Stage Really Feels Like✨ | ECAC Finalshockey atmosphere+3 | — | — | Lake Placid | ECAC FinalsLake Placid+5 | Big John Dangles | 27m 32s | |
| 3/18/26 | Episode 58: Mental Edge Hockey - Confidence Isn’t a Feeling… It’s a Choice✨ | youth hockeymental health+4 | Sandy Cohan | Mental Edge HockeyCHD Media | — | confidenceyouth sports+6 | — | 2h 05m 34s | |
| 3/11/26 | Episode 57: NHL Agent Scott Bartlett - “Don’t Hire an Advisor Yet”✨ | hockey developmentyouth hockey+4 | Scott Bartlett | Bartlett Hockey | — | NHL agentyouth hockey+6 | — | 1h 43m 44s | |
| 3/4/26 | Episode 56: Topher Scott - When Youth Hockey Became a Recruiting Culture✨ | youth hockeyrecruiting culture+3 | Topher Scott | The Hockey Think Tank | — | youth hockeyrecruiting+3 | — | 2h 38m 17s | |
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| 2/25/26 | Episode 55: The Truth About “The Path” to Junior Hockey (w/ Matt Dumouchelle)✨ | junior hockeyplayer development+4 | Matt Dumouchelle | CHD Media | — | junior hockeydevelopment ladder+5 | Hockey Training | 2h 21m 19s | |
| 2/17/26 | ![]() Episode 54: Titan Battlegear CEO Andries de Villiers and the Truth About Cut Protection | Scott and James sit down with Andries de Villiers, CEO of Titan Battlegear, for a blunt breakdown of what cut protection in hockey really means and why a lot of gear parents trust may create a false sense of security.After a tragic local on-ice incident, Andries dove deep into testing standards and discovered that many products marketed as protective weren’t stopping skate blades at meaningful levels. He explains the ANSI A1–A9 scale, why he calls A6 the “Mendoza line” for real protection, and why safety comes down to two things: cut resistance and coverage.The conversation also tackles early neck-guard mandates that were “legal but not effective,” why Velcro designs can fail (and frustrate players), and why lower-body cut protection (especially around the femoral area) is the next major gap families aren’t thinking about.In this episode:What the A1–A9 cut-resistance scale actually meansWhy A6 matters“Protection” vs. real protectionThe problem with poor coverage and bad fitWhy neck guards are only part of the conversationIf you assume a neck guard is a neck guard, this episode will change how you look at your kid’s gear.Partners:https://hockeytraining.com/https://www.titanbattlegear.com/crazyhockeydadshttps://howieshockeytape.com/https://www.athleticperformanceinsight.com/Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551 | 2h 00m 04s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | ![]() Episode 53: Mike Eruzione - “Stop Yelling ‘Pass!’”… and the Finland Game Nobody Talks About | The Miracle on Ice captain delivers a youth-hockey reality check and then drops the “missing chapter” of 1980.Scott and Jamie sit down with Mike Eruzione, and the conversation goes way past the headline everyone already knows. Mike starts with a story that’ll make today’s hockey parents wince: he didn’t start skating until age nine, wearing his sister’s white figure skates with blue pom-poms. From there, he hits modern youth hockey straight on: the cost, the entitlement that comes with it, and why he literally stands alone at the rink. He tells an all-time story about shutting down a loud parent so hard that the whole rink went silent whenever his son touched the puck. Then Mike flips into the stuff most people don’t bring up: why the Finland game was the real make-or-break moment, and the stat that explains how that team actually won, they outscored opponents 16–3 in the third period, and the “best 20 minutes” they played all year was the final 20 against Finland. In this episode:Mike’s youth hockey origin story (pom-poms and a simple path) Why he avoids the stands: “they can’t hear you”… and you can’t control it anyway The silent-rink story: why nobody yelled when his son had the puck The “16–3 in the third period” stat that explains the 1980 team’s edge His leadership definition: trust + respect (not “I’m the best player so I’m the leader”) If you’re a hockey parent living in the stands, chasing ice time, or yelling “PASS!” through the glass… Mike’s message is blunt: stop trying to control it, support it.Partners:https://hockeytraining.com/https://www.titanbattlegear.com/crazyhockeydadshttps://howieshockeytape.com/https://www.athleticperformanceinsight.com/Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551 | 1h 45m 47s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | ![]() Episode 52: Jim Dowd - Didn’t Play AAA Until Midgets… and Won a Stanley Cup | Scott and Jamie sit down with Jim Dowd for a no-nonsense conversation that cuts straight through modern youth hockey panic. From growing up a true rink rat to winning a Stanley Cup, Jim explains why early AAA, nonstop showcases, and year-round hockey aren’t what actually separate players.Dowd shares how he developed on free ice with buckets of pucks, why he didn’t play AAA until midgets, and how his own kids followed a similar slower, multi-sport path and still earned college opportunities. He also gets real about pro hockey: the mindset it takes to survive, the business behind roster decisions, and why skill alone isn’t enough without nutrition, habits, and mental discipline.In this episode:Why Jim says you don’t need AAA yet (and why parents panic anyway) The rink-rat origin story: free ice, buckets of pucks, and daily reps The classic reality check: drafted + full ride… and he still learned “five-hole” in collegeThe 1995 Devils “team-first” mentality, including Lou’s wild team bonus structureWhy today’s players are skilled… but missing nutrition + mindsetIf you’re a parent wondering whether you’re pushing too fast or a player trying to figure out what actually matters - this episode delivers a long overdue reality check.Partners:https://hockeytraining.com/https://www.titanbattlegear.com/crazyhockeydadshttps://howieshockeytape.com/https://www.athleticperformanceinsight.com/Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551 | 1h 53m 27s | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | ![]() Episode 51: A Second Look at USA Hockey’s New Development League - What Parents Are Getting Wrong (with Ken Martel) | The must-listen follow-up to Episode 50Scott and Jamie sit down with Ken Martel, Senior Director of Player & Coach Development at USA Hockey, to clear up some confusion surrounding the new USA Hockey Development League and directly follow up on their conversation with Bob Mancini in Episode 50.Ken explains what the Development League is actually designed to do, why “open borders” matter, and why USA Hockey believes long-term scouting and accountability, not a single combine or draft, should determine where players belong. He also addresses misconceptions around control, outlines how clubs are selected, and why USA Hockey wants closer alignment with programs to raise development standards across the board.In this episode:What parents and coaches are getting wrong about the Development LeagueWhy “open borders” are intentional and how the marketplace is supposed to workHow USA Hockey plans to hold clubs accountable (yes, there are “teeth”)Why DL is about sharing best practices, not labeling teams “elite”If Episode 50 explained what the Development League is, this episode explains how it’s going to function in the real world. If you’re a parent trying to make sense of the noise...this one matters.Partners:https://www.titanbattlegear.com/crazyhockeydadshttps://howieshockeytape.com/https://www.athleticperformanceinsight.com/Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551 | 1h 47m 39s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | ![]() Episode 50: Inside USA Hockey’s New Development League (with Bob Mancini) | What it is, why it exists, and how it’s about to change the path.Scott and Jamie welcome back Bob Mancini, Assistant Executive Director of Hockey Development at USA Hockey, for a rare, detailed breakdown of the USA Hockey Development League straight from one of the people building it.Bob explains why the league was created, what problems it’s designed to fix, and why it’s not a replacement for Tier 1, high school, prep school, or juniors - but a reorganization of the development path. He walks through the thinking behind the 15U and 17U age groups, strict development standards, game limits, coach education requirements, and why the goal isn’t to rush players forward, but to put them in environments where they can actually excel.In this episode:What the Development League really is (and what it isn’t)The logic behind 15U & 17U, entry and exit points, and “overripe” developmentMandatory rules: game limits, one game per day, goalie coaches, education, and mental trainingHow the DL is designed to strengthen every pathway, not replace themThis is one of the clearest looks you’ll get at the future of elite youth hockey in the U.S. If you’ve heard rumors, half-truths, or hot takes - this episode sets the record straight.Partners:https://www.titanbattlegear.com/crazyhockeydadshttps://howieshockeytape.com/https://www.athleticperformanceinsight.com/Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551 | 1h 56m 57s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | ![]() Episode 49: NHL Practice Is Only 35 Minutes (with Ryan Murphy) | How intentional reps, decision-making, and efficiency drive real improvement.Scott and Jamie sit down with Ryan Murphy, Skills Coach for the New Jersey Devils, to break down how development actually works at the NHL level.Ryan walks through his path from New Jersey youth hockey to prep school, the U.S. National Team, Boston College, pro hockey, and now working daily with NHL players. His message is simple and consistent: when time is limited, every rep has to matter.In this episode:Why NHL practices are short and highly intentionalWhat parents should look for in a skills coach or programWhy confidence and hockey IQ separate players long before speedThis episode pulls the curtain back on how the best players train and why doing less, better, is often the real edge.Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551 | 2h 03m 45s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | ![]() Episode 48: The Simplest Training Plan Nobody Follows (with Coach Kevin) | Why doing less - more often - actually worksScott and Jamie sit down with Coach Kevin, founder of hockeytraining.com, for a much-needed reset on youth hockey training. Kevin shares his own winding path getting cut late from AAA, stepping away to play football, finally breaking through at 20 and how those experiences shaped his no-nonsense approach to development.The conversation centers on one simple idea: most kids don’t need more sessions, more teams, or more chaos...they need consistent, manageable work they’ll actually stick with.In this episode:- Why 10 minutes a day of stickhandling beats marathon workouts- The hidden downside of too much ice and too little free play- How training should change as kids get older without burning them out- Why road hockey, off-ice work, and lower-commitment programs still matterSimple, practical, and refreshingly realistic - this episode gives parents a better plan than just adding another skate.Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551 | 2h 01m 52s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | ![]() Episode 47: Built From the Rink Up | Why building it from the rink up is the reason this thing worked.Scott and Jamie sit down for a reflective, end-of-season check-in after nine months of Crazy Hockey Dads - a podcast that started as two dads venting and turned into a global conversation with hockey parents in 38 countries. From forgotten skates and waxed-lace debates to the lessons pulled from guests and listener stories, this episode is about how the pod (and the community around it) grew by keeping things real.In this episode:What surprised them most after nine months of recordingThe moments, guests, and stories that resonated with hockey parentsWhy honesty, humor, and saying the quiet part out loud actually workedGrounded, grateful, and forward-looking - this episode is a pause to appreciate what’s been built and a reminder that the best stuff still comes straight from the rink.Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551 | 1h 06m 18s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | ![]() Episode 46: No Rankings, No Rush (with Sadie Lundquist) | Why rushing hockey is the fastest way to get it wrong.Scott and Jamie sit down with Sadie Lundquist - Minnesota-grown, former college and pro player, and now Deputy Director of College Hockey, Inc. - to talk about what development looks like when you don’t rush it. From growing up in Cloquet and playing with her brothers to choosing fit over flash in college, Sadie brings lived experience and real data to a conversation full of unnecessary panic.In this episode:Growing up in Minnesota’s community model without early pressure or rankingsChoosing Bemidji State to build something instead of chasing prestigeHow playing with boys, staying multi-sport, and avoiding comparison builds confidenceGrounded, honest, and calming in the best way - this episode is a reset for any parent wondering if their kid is “behind.”Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551 | 1h 37m 37s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | ![]() Episode 45: Jeff LoVecchio - Cut, Overmatched, Now Unstoppable | Why the kids who struggle early often last the longest.Scott and Jamie sit down with Jeff LoVecchio - former D1 and pro player, longtime Hockey Think Tank co-host, and founder of GMBM: Give More Be More to unpack a hockey journey built on getting cut, staying patient and learning how to own your development.Jeff walks through growing up in St. Louis with grounded parents who refused to fight his battles, getting cut from teams, playing one or two shifts a game his first year of AAA, and being forced to look in the mirror instead of blaming coaches. He explains how those moments, not early dominance, shaped his confidence, work ethic, and long-term success.The conversation dives into what Jeff sees now after 18 years training thousands of players: why parents rush too early, how over-scheduling hurts development, why competition and discomfort matter, and how mentorship, not micromanagement, changes outcomes.In this episode:Getting cut and why it was the best thing that happened to himParents who didn’t call coaches and why that matteredThe danger of trying to build the “best 10-year-old”What real development actually looks like over timeIt’s an honest reminder for hockey parents everywhere: the path isn’t clean, progress isn’t linear, and the kids who learn to struggle early are often the ones still standing at the end.Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551 | 1h 52m 54s | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | ![]() Episode 44: The Hockey Guys - From Dorm Room Chaos to Working With the NHL | How a COVID accident became the biggest vibes-driven hockey brand in the game.Scott and Jamie sit down with Jonny and Austin, two of the original Hockey Guys, to break down how a group of college teammates stuck in online classes accidentally built a brand that now partners with more than half the NHL.They walk through the real story: Ontario and Manitoba childhoods, leaving home early, billet adventures, injuries, and the mental grind that shaped them long before TikTok. Then they explain why their content works, why fans who never played hockey connect with them, and how “just being the boys” ended up doing more to grow the game than any marketing campaign.In this episode:The COVID dorm-room moment that launched a media brandWhy the NHL hands them the keys to so many eventsThe real junior hockey path: billets, pressure, setbacks, and family supportOntario vs. Manitoba: two childhoods, same love for the gameIt’s funny, honest, and unexpectedly insightful...the story of how guys who just wanted to play hockey ended up changing how it’s shared with the world.Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551 | 1h 58m 46s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | ![]() Episode 43: The Skating Myths Parents Keep Getting Wrong (with NHL Skating Coach - Angelo Serse) | From Queens to the NHL - and why most of youth hockey is overthinking it.Scott and Jamie sit down with Angelo Serse - ProStride Elite founder, New Jersey Devils skating coach, U14 Youth Devils national champion, and Ozone Park kid who nearly quit hockey on Day 1.Angelo shares his unique path: immigrant parents staring at a $2,500 AAA bill, his mom driving to Plattsburgh in snowstorms because he loved the game, and a late-blooming college opportunity that didn’t hit until his senior year. From there, he breaks down what families misunderstand about skating, development, and the “race” they think they’re in.In this episode:Why mite kids quit when they can’t skate and how games like tag and Superman dives keep them hookedSweden & Finland’s model: three sports, one club, no team-hoppingFigure skating vs. hockey and why the mechanics don’t translateConcise, sharp, and myth-busting, this is the skating conversation every hockey family needs before spending another dollar.Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551 | 2h 21m 56s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | ![]() Episode 42: The Mind Behind the Madness with Vinny Malts on Nerves, Pressure & What Really Builds Players | Scott and Jamie sit down with Vinny Malts - founder of Bloodline Hockey, longtime pro, and the first mental-performance coach ever hired by the NHL to dig into the side of development nobody sees but every kid feels.Vinny walks through his wild rise from Philadelphia street hockey, to being drafted by the Vancouver Canucks, to a career-altering ankle injury that eventually pushed him toward mindset work. He also opens up about the depression he battled every postseason, the nervous-system science parents overlook, and why so many young players fall apart long before they fall behind.In this episode:• How Philly street hockey built elite small-area skill without a single lesson• Why nervous-system overload, not attitude, destroys confidence• The truth about comparison, early bloomers, and “falling behind”• How parents unintentionally model the wrong behaviors• Tools every family can use to handle pressure without killing joyIt’s part therapy session, part player-development masterclass and the perspective every hockey parent needs before their next car ride home.Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551 | 2h 05m 20s | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | ![]() Episode 41: From Tiger Mom to Junior Ducks (with Alex Kim) | Surviving one of the wildest hockey paths you’ll ever hear.Scott and Jamie sit down with Alex Kim - former pro, Colorado College standout, and now Director of the Jr. Ducks to unpack a hockey journey unlike anything in the sport.Alex walks through growing up in non-hockey Southern California under a tiger-mom who preferred harpsichord, abacus, and speed-reading over slapshots, negotiating just to play the sport, and leaving home at 15 for the Soo - where culture shock, racism, and sheer grit shaped everything that came next.He also shares the twists that defined his career: turning down Ivy League offers, transferring colleges, and playing professionally in Europe and Korea. It’s a raw look at development, identity, sacrifice, and how much parents shape the journey without even realizing it.In this episode:Growing up outside the traditional hockey pipelineFacing cultural and racial adversity in MichiganBillet challenges and the mental toll of leaving home earlyWhy parents chase the wrong milestonesThe “hockey as a vehicle” philosophyIf you want perspective, humility, and a real look at what development actually requires… Alex delivers.Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazy.hockey.dadsX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576627751551 | 2h 15m 54s | ||||||
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