{ "version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "user_comment": "This feed allows you to read the posts from this site in any feed reader that supports the JSON Feed format. To add this feed to your reader, copy the following URL — https://www.TheHockeyAddict.com/tags/2026-07-09-newsletter-feed.json — and add it your reader.", "title": "Posts about 2026-07-09-newsletter", "home_page_url": "https://www.TheHockeyAddict.com/", "feed_url": "https://www.TheHockeyAddict.com/tags/2026-07-09-newsletter-feed.json", "description": null, "authors": [ { "name": "Coach Rox" } ], "author": { "name": "Coach Rox" }, "language": "en", "items": [ { "id": "https://www.TheHockeyAddict.com/posts/rink-side-rundown-chloe-glass-on-the-gaps-in-womens-hockey-and-founding-the-girls-and-womens-hockey-academy/", "url": "/posts/rink-side-rundown-chloe-glass-on-the-gaps-in-womens-hockey-and-founding-the-girls-and-womens-hockey-academy/", "title": "Rink Side Rundown: Chloe Glass On The Gaps In Womens Hockey And Founding The Girls And Womens Hockey Academy", "date_published": "2026-07-09T22:32:11-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" } ], "author": { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" }, "tags": [ "2026-07-09-newsletter", "pros-pwhl-podcasts", "RinkSideRundown" ], "content_html": "
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Chloe Glass, founder of the Girls and Women's Hockey Academy, joins me this week on Rinkside Rundown to discuss her transition from a college athlete and professional player in Germany to a leading advocate for athlete development, both on and off the ice.Chloe shares her journey from a young hockey player inspired by her father to a college athlete and eventually a coach, and the lessons learned along the way. We dive into how her academy supports young players by focusing on personalized physical wellness, psychological training, and proactive health habits to help keep athletes on the ice.We also discuss the Girls and Womens Hockey Academys workshops, their work with the PWHL, and its future plans to continue making a positive impact on the next generation.Website: https://www.gwhockeyacademy.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580099482512Instagram: @gw.hockeyacademyContact: glasschloe42@gmail.comSubscribe to Rinkside Rundown for weekly interviews with the voices of womens hockey.\n

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" }, { "id": "https://www.TheHockeyAddict.com/posts/steve-dangle-podcast-network-graffiti-july-9-2026/", "url": "/posts/steve-dangle-podcast-network-graffiti-july-9-2026/", "title": "Steve Dangle Podcast Network: Graffiti | July 9, 2026", "date_published": "2026-07-09T22:31:52-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" } ], "author": { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" }, "tags": [ "2026-07-09-newsletter", "pros-nhl-podcasts", "SDPN" ], "content_html": "
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On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 The Hurricanes Cup names 38:15 Hayton's offer sheet is matched 45:00 Leo Carlsson bad blood? 53:45 Darren Raddysh's salary 1:02:00 Leo's contract is officially matched...Bedard? 1:16:00 Alfie in Toronto and Pelley's mistake 1:30:30 Insider vs Agent 1:37:55 Islanders jersey contest 1:46:00 Radio station closures Visit this episode's sponsors: Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code DANGLE at checkout. Download Saily app or go tohttps://saily.com/dangle Watch all episodes of The Steve Dangle Podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEidkgWpSiHVkYT7HrIzLPXlY Watch clips of The Steve Dangle podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEieOJuIrqWyZPWSIJtVMCbLz Buy SDP merch https://sdpnshop.ca/ Visit https://sdpn.ca/schedule to see when our next live stream airs! Check out https://sdpn.ca/events to see The Steve Dangle Podcast live! Watch hockey with us! Live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifCTX0vkKEaGg9otrW4Zl2k Subscribe to the sdpn YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sdpn?sub_confirmation=1Join Subscribe to SDP VIP!: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.Blake Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\n

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" }, { "id": "https://www.TheHockeyAddict.com/posts/former-nhler-doug-smith-on-hockey-identity-and-rebuilding-your-life-after-the-game/", "url": "/posts/former-nhler-doug-smith-on-hockey-identity-and-rebuilding-your-life-after-the-game/", "title": "Former Nhler Doug Smith On Hockey, Identity, And Rebuilding Your Life After The Game", "date_published": "2026-07-09T21:38:58-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" } ], "author": { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" }, "tags": [ "2026-07-09-newsletter", "ltp", "OurKidsPlayHockey" ], "content_html": "
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What happens when the game youve built your identity around is suddenly taken away?This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli sit down with Doug Smith, former NHL forward, 1981 second-overall draft pick, Ottawa 67s standout, Bobby Smith Award winner, and one of the most powerful voices in hockey when it comes to resilience, recovery, and perspective.Dougs story is extraordinary. After being drafted second overall and playing for NHL teams including the Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and Pittsburgh Penguins, his life changed forever in 1992 when a devastating spinal injury overseas left him facing a future as a quadriplegic.But Doug fought back.In this deeply moving and thought-provoking conversation, Doug shares how he relearned movement, rebuilt his life, and shifted from trying to be the best in the world to becoming the best for the world.In this episode, we discuss story is extraordinary. After being drafted: The pressure of being highly ranked, highly drafted, and labeled early Why hockey players need an identity beyond the game How support, love, and environment shape recovery and performance Dougs world-brain approach to human performance and transformation Why parents should focus less on points, rankings, and recruiting and more on process What hockey families can learn about vulnerability, emotional control, and resilience Why youth sports should prepare kids for life, not just the next roster spotDoug also shares the system he now teaches through his performance and recovery work: awareness, purpose, motivation, focus, belief in self, trust, asking for help, and emotional control.Whether youre a hockey parent, coach, player, or someone navigating adversity, this episode is a powerful reminder that the game can teach us far more than how to win.Because our kids are not just becoming better hockey players.Theyre becoming people. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: From Second Overall to Starting Over: Doug Smiths Powerful Message for Hockey Families Listen now and share this episode with a hockey family who needs the reminder that resilience, community, and purpose matter far beyond the rink.#OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #DougSmith #NHL #HockeyDevelopment #MentalHealthInSports #AthleteIdentity #Resilience #HockeyLife #YouthSports #PlayerDevelopment #HockeyFamily #SportsParenting #PeakPerformance\n

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" }, { "id": "https://www.TheHockeyAddict.com/posts/chronicales-of-a-sled-hockey-goalie-player-player-coach/", "url": "/posts/chronicales-of-a-sled-hockey-goalie-player-player-coach/", "title": "Chronicales Of A Sled Hockey Goalie, Player: Player Coach", "date_published": "2026-07-09T11:55:29-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" } ], "author": { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" }, "tags": [ "2026-07-09-newsletter", "ChroniclesOfSledHockey", "sledhockey-podcasts" ], "content_html": "
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The Player/Coach role in wheelchair softball is a constant fight to lead and perform at the same time. This episode dives into the pressure, the sacrifice, and the unseen struggles of carrying a team while still battling your own.A raw look at leadership on wheels the weight, the grit, and the reality behind the title.\n

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" }, { "id": "https://www.TheHockeyAddict.com/posts/our-kids-play-hockey-former-nhler-doug-smith-on-hockey-identity-and-rebuilding-your-life-after-the-game/", "url": "/posts/our-kids-play-hockey-former-nhler-doug-smith-on-hockey-identity-and-rebuilding-your-life-after-the-game/", "title": "Our Kids Play Hockey: Former Nhler Doug Smith On Hockey, Identity, And Rebuilding Your Life After The Game", "date_published": "2026-07-09T11:54:48-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" } ], "author": { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" }, "tags": [ "2026-07-09-newsletter", "ltp-podcasts", "OurKidsPlayHockey" ], "content_html": "
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What happens when the game youve built your identity around is suddenly taken away?This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli sit down with Doug Smith, former NHL forward, 1981 second-overall draft pick, Ottawa 67s standout, Bobby Smith Award winner, and one of the most powerful voices in hockey when it comes to resilience, recovery, and perspective.Dougs story is extraordinary. After being drafted second overall and playing for NHL teams including the Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and Pittsburgh Penguins, his life changed forever in 1992 when a devastating spinal injury overseas left him facing a future as a quadriplegic.But Doug fought back.In this deeply moving and thought-provoking conversation, Doug shares how he relearned movement, rebuilt his life, and shifted from trying to be the best in the world to becoming the best for the world.In this episode, we discuss story is extraordinary. After being drafted: The pressure of being highly ranked, highly drafted, and labeled early Why hockey players need an identity beyond the game How support, love, and environment shape recovery and performance Dougs world-brain approach to human performance and transformation Why parents should focus less on points, rankings, and recruiting and more on process What hockey families can learn about vulnerability, emotional control, and resilience Why youth sports should prepare kids for life, not just the next roster spotDoug also shares the system he now teaches through his performance and recovery work: awareness, purpose, motivation, focus, belief in self, trust, asking for help, and emotional control.Whether youre a hockey parent, coach, player, or someone navigating adversity, this episode is a powerful reminder that the game can teach us far more than how to win.Because our kids are not just becoming better hockey players.Theyre becoming people. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: From Second Overall to Starting Over: Doug Smiths Powerful Message for Hockey Families Listen now and share this episode with a hockey family who needs the reminder that resilience, community, and purpose matter far beyond the rink.#OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #DougSmith #NHL #HockeyDevelopment #MentalHealthInSports #AthleteIdentity #Resilience #HockeyLife #YouthSports #PlayerDevelopment #HockeyFamily #SportsParenting #PeakPerformanceClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey.SenseArena.com/okphHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube\n

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" }, { "id": "https://www.TheHockeyAddict.com/posts/the-athletic-hockey-show-will-the-leo-carlsson-offer-sheet-cripple-the-anaheim-ducks/", "url": "/posts/the-athletic-hockey-show-will-the-leo-carlsson-offer-sheet-cripple-the-anaheim-ducks/", "title": "The Athletic Hockey Show: Will The Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet Cripple The Anaheim Ducks?", "date_published": "2026-07-09T11:54:28-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" } ], "author": { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" }, "tags": [ "2026-07-09-newsletter", "AthleticHockey", "pros-nhl-podcasts" ], "content_html": "
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Leo Carlsson and Barret Hayton eagerly await decisions by the Anaheim Ducks and Utah Mammoth on their offer sheets from the Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils. Sean, Frank and Sean debate the pros and cons of the Ducks letting Carlsson walk. They discuss the shocking move by legendary Ottawa Senator Daniel Alfredsson to join the Maple Leafs as an associate head coach, and the guys learn that baseball players are far more passionate about playing in the all-star game, than hockey players ever will be.Host: Sean Genttille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frank CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\n

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" }, { "id": "https://www.TheHockeyAddict.com/posts/montreal-canadiens-gm-patient-in-pursuit-of-upgrade-jake-evans-season-review-what-is-an-overpay/", "url": "/posts/montreal-canadiens-gm-patient-in-pursuit-of-upgrade-jake-evans-season-review-what-is-an-overpay/", "title": "Montreal Canadiens Gm Patient In Pursuit Of Upgrade | Jake Evans Season Review | What Is An Overpay?", "date_published": "2026-07-08T21:50:17-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" } ], "author": { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" }, "tags": [ "2026-07-09-newsletter", "LockedOnCanadiens", "mtl", "pros-nhl-podcasts" ], "content_html": "
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Montreal Canadiens fans are growing restless as the offseason stays eerily quietwhere are the impact moves that could launch this young core into true contention? Laura Saba and Ian Boisvert scrutinize Kent Hughes patience in the current NHL trade landscape, dissecting why adding a top-six forward is harder than expected and whether Montreal can afford to wait for the perfect fit. The conversation spotlights Jake Evans impressive reliability as a fourth-line center, questioning whether hes an under-appreciated luxury or a hidden asset with upside. Key topics include the pitfalls of overpaying in trades versus free agency, the lessons from the Leo Carlson and Matvei Michkov dramas, and whether sacrificing draft picks is justified for a game-changer. Will Hughes risk the wrong move at the wrong time, or is a carefully timed blockbuster on the horizon for the Canadiens? 00:00 Canadiens' Free Agency Challenges 04:57 Hockey team trade frustrations 06:44 Discussing team moves and strategy 13:46 Jake Evans' current contract praise 17:24 Discussing trade deadline overpays 21:35 Discussing overpay in trades/signings 24:59 Discussing trade values in hockey 26:03 Discussing Canadiens' player trade strategy 31:29 Discussing a risky player contract 34:02 Negotiating player contracts 37:21 Sending mailbag questions for Friday Photo credit: David Kirouac - Imagn Images Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms https://link.chtbl.com/LOCanadiens?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Find Locked On Canadiens anywhere:https://lintr.ee/LockedOnCanadiens Also make sure to follow Locked on Canadiens and their hosts on Bluesky! Locked on Canadiens: https://bsky.app/profile/lockedoncanadiens.bsky.social Find Ian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maybeitsian.bsky.social Find Laura on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theactivestick.bsky.social #NHLHockey #MontrealCanadiens #Habs #nhl #nationalhockeyleague #canadiensmtl #canadiens #canadiensnews Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, its time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your teams community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And thats why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.\n

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" }, { "id": "https://www.TheHockeyAddict.com/posts/will-the-leo-carlsson-offer-sheet-cripple-the-anaheim-ducks/", "url": "/posts/will-the-leo-carlsson-offer-sheet-cripple-the-anaheim-ducks/", "title": "Will The Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet Cripple The Anaheim Ducks?", "date_published": "2026-07-08T21:27:16-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" } ], "author": { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" }, "tags": [ "2026-07-09-newsletter", "nhl", "pros", "TheAthleticHockeyShow" ], "content_html": "
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Leo Carlsson and Barret Hayton eagerly await decisions by the Anaheim Ducks and Utah Mammoth on their offer sheets from the Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils. Sean, Frank and Sean debate the pros and cons of the Ducks letting Carlsson walk. They discuss the shocking move by legendary Ottawa Senator Daniel Alfredsson to join the Maple Leafs as an associate head coach, and the guys learn that baseball players are far more passionate about playing in the all-star game, than hockey players ever will be.Host: Sean Genttille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frank CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\n

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" }, { "id": "https://www.TheHockeyAddict.com/posts/wingmen-matt-boldys-olympic-gold-stories-nhl-free-agency-winners-panthers-reign-wingmen/", "url": "/posts/wingmen-matt-boldys-olympic-gold-stories-nhl-free-agency-winners-panthers-reign-wingmen/", "title": "wingmen-matt-boldys-olympic-gold-stories-nhl-free-agency-winners-panthers-reign-wingmen", "date_published": "2026-07-08T17:34:50-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" } ], "author": { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" }, "tags": [ "2026-07-09-newsletter", "podcasts", "pros-nhl-podcasts", "Wingmen" ], "content_html": "
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In this episode of Wingmen, hosts Brad and Matthew Tkachuk are joined by Minnesota Wild star Matt Boldy to discuss his experience representing Team USA and his transition into the NHL. The group also breaks down the recent NHL free agency frenzy, detailing key roster moves and the impact of significant new contracts across the league Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:00 Team USA and Olympic brotherhood 9:17 Olympic Village life and card games 18:42 Praising Kirill Kaprizov's work ethic 28:52 NHL Free Agency Frenzy breakdown 36:32 Welcoming Markstrom 44:59 Explaining NHL offer sheets 50:10 Wingman of the Week Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com What to do now: 1. Smash that LIKE button 2. Hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a Wingmen moment 3. Drop a comment with who YOU want to see on Wingmen next! Subscribe for more: @Wingmenpod Welcome to Wingmen, hosted by NHL brothers Matthew & Brady Tkachuk. Your all-access pass into the world of hockey, brotherhood, and behind-the-scenes stories you wont hear anywhere else. New Episodes every Wednesday. 2 Brothers, 1 mic, Zero Filter Follow along on all platforms: Listen to the pod on your morning commute or wherever it finds you: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0phWiah... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\n

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" }, { "id": "https://www.TheHockeyAddict.com/posts/crazy-hockey-dads-ep-74-2026-hobey-baker-winner-max-plante-small-overlooked-then-everything-changed/", "url": "/posts/crazy-hockey-dads-ep-74-2026-hobey-baker-winner-max-plante-small-overlooked-then-everything-changed/", "title": "crazy-hockey-dads-ep-74-2026-hobey-baker-winner-max-plante-small-overlooked…-then-everything-changed", "date_published": "2026-07-08T13:12:58-04:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" } ], "author": { "name": "Coach Rox", "url": "/authors/coach-rox/" }, "tags": [ "2026-07-09-newsletter", "CrazyHockeyDads", "player-training-podcasts" ], "content_html": "
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The 2026 Hobey Baker winner on late growth, betting on himself, and chasing big dreams.Scott and Jamie sit down with Max Plante for a conversation that has surprisingly little to do with trophies and everything to do with development.Max shares how he was just 5'4\", 120 pounds when he left Minnesota high school hockey for the NTDP, why many people questioned the decision, and how learning to compete as one of the smallest players on the ice ultimately became one of his biggest advantages.He also talks about growing up in Hermantown, playing every sport he could, the influence of his hockey family, battling through injuries, winning World Juniors gold, and why pushing yourself into uncomfortable situations is often the fastest path to growth.In this episode:Why being undersized helped shape his gameThe emotional decision to leave Minnesota for the NTDPWhat injuries taught him about resilienceWhy playing multiple sports made him a better hockey playerThis isn't just the story of a Hobey Baker winner, it's a reminder that development isn't always linear, and betting on yourself is often the hardest move to make.Max Plante: https://www.instagram.com/mdplanet10University Minnesota Duluth: https://umdbulldogs.com/sports/mens-ice-hockeyMo's Smile: https://mosmilefoundation.org/Partners:https://www.pacificrink.com/https://www.instagram.com/bigjohndangles/https://hockeytraining.com/https://www.titanbattlegear.com/crazyhockeydadshttps://howieshockeytape.com/https://www.athleticperformanceinsight.com/Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyhockeydadspodcastX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Crazy-Hockey-Dads-Podcast/61578631923150/\n

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