The Hockey Masterclass
Welcome to The Hockey Masterclass, a podcast hosted by Darren Gill and Jon Goyens, focused on minor hockey player development, leveraging insight from coaches around the world.
Episodes
On this episode we are joined by Mathieu Darche, former NHLer and current Director of Hockey Operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Darche, a proud hockey dad and former minor and High School hockey coach, shares his experiences and insight along with sage advice to young athletes, coaches and parents.
Darche proudly took the "road less travelled" to the pros and details his experience pla...
On this episode we are joined by Maxim Noreau, former QMJHL standout, two-time Olympian and member of the ZSC Lions in the Swiss National League.
Tune in for a thought provoking conversation from a "late bloomer" about why it's important to fall in love with the game and his thoughts on player development. Part owner of Centre XPN, Noreau dives in to the keys to taking care of ones body and how...
On this episode we are joined by Jocelyn Thibault (Executive Director of Hockey Quebec) and Marc Denis (RDS Hockey Analyst), both retired NHL goaltenders who are tasked with fixing hockey in Quebec.
Both Thibault and Denis are proud hockey dads and share a passion for giving back to the game of hockey. Tune in to hear about their experiences in the game and their thoughts on how to improve the grassroots expe...
On this episode we are joined by Ryan Hardy, General Manager of the USHL's Chicago Steel, 2021 Clark Cup Champions and GM of the Year. Hardy oversees the Steel’s hockey operations department including scouting and player development, coaching and player development.
The Madison, Conn., native joined the Steel from the Boston Bruins (NHL) where he spent two seasons scouting amateur prospects across North ...
On this episode we are joined by Brant Berglund, NHL Senior Director of Coaching and GM Technology / Platforms. Tune in for insight on the digital transformation of hockey and how to utilize modern video and analytics tools at all levels.
Brant father, Bill, is a longtime NCAA coach having spent time at Northeastern and Boston University in addition to being an amateur scout for the Montreal Canadiens.
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On this episode we are joined by Vincent and Phil Lecavalier, to dive in to their respective playing careers and their current philosophies on player development and minor hockey. Listen in for a thoughtful perspective through the eyes of Vincent, a former NHL All-Star and Stanley Cup Winner, and Phil, a leading NHLPA certified player agent.
Vincent Lecavalier was the captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning for th...
On this episode we are joined by Ron MacLean, host of Hockey Night in Canada former Level 5 referee with Hockey Canada. MacLean’s extensive knowledge and passion for the game of hockey has made him one of the country’s most famous and beloved broadcasters.
Ron joins to talk about hockey culture, the game through the eyes of a referee, and shares some important stories from hockey history that will impact any ...
Worrell is currently the Director of Youth Hockey for the Florida Panthers and also spent ...
On this episode we are joined by André Tourigny, Coach of the Ottawa 67’s and key member of Team Canada coaching staffs at four major upcoming international tournaments. Tourigny is the first full-time coach with the men’s program since 2005.
Tourigny shares his thoughts on his coaching philosophy and how he's evolved with the game including how he separates the player and the person - don’t get mad at t...
On this episode we are joined by Dave King, who has been head coach in the National Hockey League, the Russian Super League, Kontinental Hockey League, Western Hockey League, the Winter Olympics, and the IIHF World Junior Championships. King coached Canada's National Junior Team to a gold medal in 1982 and Canada's Men's Olympic hockey team to a silver medal in 1992 and bronze medal in 2018.
On this episode we are joined by Jeremy Rupke a.k.a. Coach Jeremy of How to Hockey. Jeremy has a passion for the game and develops content to entertain, educate and motivate hockey players so that anyone, anywhere can enjoy the best game in the world. His instructional videos are highly useful for players of all ages and skill levels.
Jeremy coaches with dreams of every player falling in love with the game, ...
On this episode we are joined by Dr. Adam Naylor, High Performance Expert and Player Development Consultant, who has spent over 25 years serving competitive hockey players, coaches, and organizations. His clients have competed on 20 different teams in the National Hockey League and include champions at all levels of the game.
This episode is a must listen for coaches and parents who want some insight in to, a...
On this episode we are joined by former NHLer PJ Stock, who played 235 career games with the New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, and Boston Bruins amassing 26 points and 523 penalty minutes.
Stock took an unlikely path to the NHL via the Pembroke Lumber Kings, Victoriaville Tigres and St. Francis Xavier University. Although the journey was unique, the hard work and determination that go...
On this episode we are joined by Tim Turk, renowned skills coach who works with NHL players and with many organizations, minor hockey teams, coaches and players of all ages and levels.
Turk specializes in Shooting, Passing and Puck Preparation and Control, while also teaching the technical aspects and strategies of puck protection. He goes in depth to talk about how to teach shooting and his approach to indiv...
On this episode we are joined by Pierre McGuire, hockey analyst for NBC and former NHL Coach and Scout.
The two-time Stanley Cup winner talks about his perspective on player development and shares valuable insight regarding his role as a "hockey dad" to son Ryan, a Colgate University commit. McGuire also speaks to his experience as a parent to an athlete in a sport that he was less familiar with - ...
On this episode we are joined by Kevin Weekes, former NHL goaltender, current NHL Network and NHL.com Broadcaster Analyst, and member of the NHL Player Inclusion Committee.
Weekes talks about all facets of the game including goaltender development, diversity in hockey, along with his long term aspirations to continue to give back to the game he loves in a management role with an NHL club.
Weekes took...
On this episode we are joined by Gordie Dwyer and Mark Carlson, two experienced coaches who have developed talent and successfully found balance between winning and development, helping players get to the next level.
Gordie Dwyer played five seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens. He has spent time coaching in both the QMJHL, most recen...
On this episode we are joined by Hockey Hall of Famer Scotty Bowman, who holds the record for most wins in league history, with 1,248 wins in the regular season and 223 in the Stanley Cup playoffs and ranks 2nd all time (behind Jean Béliveau's seventeen) for most Stanley Cup victories by a player, coach or executive with fourteen.
Bowman coached the St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh P...
On this episode we are joined by Allan Walsh, Co-Managing Director of Octagon-Hockey, who is one of the most respected agents in the game and was recently named to The Hockey News "Top 100 People of Power Influence" list for the 10th consecutive year.
Walsh, whose clients include Marc-Andre Fleury, Max Pacioretty, Jaroslav Halak, Jonathan Drouin, and David Perron brings unbridled passion, enthusiasm...
On this episode we are joined by American Hockey Royalty as we welcome in Tony and Cammi Granato.
Tony, who had a 13 year career in the NHL with the Rangers, Kings and Sharks, is currently the head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers.
Cammi, a Hockey Hall of Famer, is currently a Pro Scout for the Seattle Kraken and a fellow podcaster. Be sure to check out her podcast, Girls on The Bus.
Tune in to hear Tony and Cam...
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