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The Hockey Toolkit Podcast

A show discussing the positive and negatives of the amateur hockey experience. The hosts include a coach from the East Coast US, Andrew Trimble and a coach from the Midwest US, Trevor DiCarlo who provide differing perspectives while discussing topics like skill development, team building, program development, culture and a whole lot more!

The Hockey Toolkit S3 EP 8 – Championships W/ Fitchburg State Captain Jack Johansen

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 8 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, the Toolkit welcomes Jack Johansen, the Captain for the Fitchburg State University Falcons, the 2024-25 MASCAC Champions. Trevor and Andrew begin by catching up on recent hockey events in the NHL and their own youth hockey coaching. In the interview, Jack discusses […]

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The Hockey Toolkit S3 EP 7 – Tier “Twoing” W/ EHL Commissioner Neil Ravin

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 7 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, the Toolkit welcomes Neil Ravin, the Commissioner of the EHL and EHLP! In an extended interview, Neil guides us through the Eastern Hockey League’s recent announcement that they are re-classifying as a Tier II Junior Hockey League. What did this process look

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The Hockey Toolkit S3 EP 6 – A Hockey Life W/ Toby O’Brien

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 6 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, the Toolkit welcomes Toby O’Brien, a lifer in the game of hockey! In an extended interview, Toby guides us through his journey in hockey from being an original member of the EJHL to scouting in the NHL and now into the EHL.

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The Hockey Toolkit S3 EP 5 – Talking With The Dan K Show

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 5 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew discuss recent events in the Youth and Junior Hockey world and the state of Hockey in 2024! The guys then dive into their interview with Dan Kmiechick and Lucas Jones, the Hosts of the Dan K Show, which covers Junior

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The Hockey Toolkit S3 EP 4 – Interview W/ Herberts Zeibots

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 4 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew do a deep dive into the Hockey journey of Herberts Zeibots. In their first long form interview since the Hockey Advisor series last winter, Trevor and Andrew discuss with Herberts the differences he has seen coaching in his native country of Latvia vs what

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The Hockey Toolkit S3 EP3 – The Atlantic District & New Jersey Hockey W/ Adam Houli

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 3 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew discuss recent happenings in the Youth and Junior Hockey world! The guys then dive into their interview with Adam Houli, the GM/Head Coach/ Co-Owner for the New Jersey 87s. Houli and the crew get into a long discussion about

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The Hockey Toolkit S3 EP2 – What Is The State Of Junior Hockey? W/ Joey Recktenwald

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew discuss their season start in both the Youth and Junior Hockey world as well as much, much, more about the current state of Jr hockey! The guys then dive into their interview with Joey Recktenwald, the GM/Head Coach/ Owner for

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The Hockey Toolkit S3 EP 1 – Aaaaaaaaand we’re back!

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew return from a break in August to discuss recent happenings and the start of the 2024-25 Hockey season! They dive into several topics but focus much of the episode on preparation for the 2024-25 season. What are some of

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The Hockey Toolkit S2 EP 16 – Building A Women’s NCAA Hockey Program w/ University of Michigan Head Coach Jenna Trubiano

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 16 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew discuss their summer in both the Youth and Junior Hockey world as well as much, much, more! The guys then dive into their interview with Jenna Trubiano, the Head Coach for the University of Michigan Women’s Hockey team. Trubiano,

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The Hockey Toolkit S2 EP 15 – EHL/NCDC Fallout and Understanding Hockey Hacks 2.0 w/ Mason Hackel

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 15 of The Hockey Toolkit! In this episode, Trevor and Andrew update us after a few weeks off from recording, and after several big changes in the Junior Hockey world. The guys then dive into their interview with Mason Hackel, a young coach who has been getting a lot of attention online. Hackel,

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