🏒 Ever wondered what it’s really like to play college hockey? In this episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, I sit down with University of Texas hockey players Elliot Caplin and Lucas Robins to talk about:
✅ Debunking hockey stereotypes (Are goalies really the weirdest?)
✅ How they got into hockey & their wildest injuries
✅ The reality of college athletics & NIL deals in hockey
✅ The dark side of hockey & what no one talks about
✅ Greek mythology, the decline of casual dining, and more!
This episode is packed with fun stories, deep conversations, and insights into the life of a college athlete. If you love hockey, sports culture, or just great conversations, this one’s for you!
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⏳ Key Moments:
(0:00) – Why we’re excited for this episode & who should listen
(6:00) – Hockey stereotypes: Are they true? + Injury stories
(20:00) – Why they chose college hockey over other career paths
(27:55) – The Hockey Accent Debate – does it actually exist?
(32:00) – How Elliot & Lucas got into hockey
(40:00) – Smelling salts challenge 🤯
(45:00) – How to make friends & keep them in college
(52:00) – How they’ve changed since high school
(1:00:00) – Who’s really in your corner? Support systems in sports
(1:08:00) – Crowd energy, fighting in college hockey & future goals
(1:16:00) – Playing overseas & volunteering with the Rochester Ice Cats
(1:23:00) – The dark side of hockey & NIL’s impact on the game
(1:34:00) – Greek Mythology deep dive 🏛️
(1:48:45) – Social media & why American casual dining is struggling
(2:00:00) – GLP-1 drugs, working in the Middle East, & family goals
(2:09:00) – Final thoughts & takeaways from hockey and life
📢 Connect with Our Guests:
🎵 Follow Elliot & Lucas on Socials: @_lucas.robins_ @elliotcaplin
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