What does a journey look like from small town Indiana to the pros?This week on Rinkside Rundown, I catch up with friend of the show Megan McKay, defender and graduate of Clarkson University, who grew up in Zionsville, Indiana and is now preparing for a professional career in the PWHL.Since Megan last appeared back on Episode 96 of the show (https://youtu.be/q6yg3V-ip9w), she wrapped up her collegiate career and declared for the PWHL Draft. In this episode, she shares the lessons she learned and growth she achieved while at Clarkson University, and how its helped prepare her for the next step of her career.We also chat about her own podcast, Her Shift, her blossoming broadcasting career, and the work shes done within her community to help support and develop the next generation of womens hockey stars.This conversation was recorded before the 2026 PWHL Draft. Since then, Megan has accepted an invite to PWHL San Joses camp this fall.If youre enjoying these conversations, consider subscribing and sharing with your fellow hockey fans. New episodes drop every Thursday at 3:00pm EST and feature talented players from across the world of womens hockey. Link in bio.\n
\n \nYour player knows their stick flex, curve, and favorite tape jobbut do they know whats happening underneath their skates?Skate sharpening may be one of the most overlooked parts of youth hockey, yet the condition of a players edges can directly affect their confidence, turning, stopping, acceleration, and overall feel on the ice.In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias, Mike Bonelli, and Christie Casciano-Burns welcome Russ Layton, Founder & CEO of Sparx Hockey, for a deep dive into everything hockey families need to understand about skate sharpening.And one of the biggest lessons might surprise you: there is no magic number of hours between sharpenings.Russ explains why an edge can be lost before a player even touches the ice, how parents can recognize a damaged edge, what hollow actually means, and why consistency matters much more than simply waiting until skates feel dull. In this episode, youll learn: Why skate edges usually dont gradually dull the way many parents think How to perform the simple fingernail test on a skate blade What skate hollow means and how it affects grip vs. glide Why 1/2\" may be a starting pointbut not necessarily the perfect hollow for every player How flatter hollows can reduce resistance while deeper hollows create more bite Why younger players may not recognize when theyve lost an edge How removable steel has changed tournament preparation Why carrying multiple sharpened sets of steel can save a hockey weekend How player preference, skating style, position, strength, and body size can affect sharpening choices How ice conditions can change how a player's edges feel Why drying blades, removing footbeds, and properly storing skates matters Why reliable, consistent edges should come before expensive equipment upgrades How at-home skate sharpening can change convenience and consistency for hockey familiesPerhaps most importantly, Russ and the crew remind parents that skate sharpening isnt a shortcut to becoming a better player. Kids still have to learn how to skate. But giving them dependable edges provides the foundation they need to actually use the skills theyre developing.Whether your child is just learning to skate, traveling every weekend for tournaments, playing goalie, or beginning to experiment with different hollows and steel, this conversation will help your family make much more informed decisions about one of hockeys most important pieces of equipment. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Are Your Kids Skates Holding Them Back? What Hockey Families Need to Know About Skate Sharpening Listen now, check those edges, and make sure your player isn't stepping onto the ice with their most important performance tool working against them.Have a hockey question for the crew? Reach out to Our Kids Play Hockey and keep the conversation going.#OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #SkateSharpening #SparxHockey #HockeySkates #HockeyEquipment #HockeyTips #YouthHockeyParents #HockeyDevelopment\n
\n \nOn this episode of The Sick Podcast, Brian Wilde joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Carey Price being added to the Montreal Canadiens ring of honour, the precarious situation the Anaheim Ducks find themselves in, how the Kent Hughes can exploit their vulnerability, which players could be of interest for the Habs, Zack Bolduc and Arber Xhekajs contract negotiations, Ivan Demidov potentially getting a shot on the 1st line this season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\n
\n \nWith eyes on the present and the future in todays episode, the guys open things up by breaking down Coreys summer best under-23 NHL player ranking and close things out with a deep dive into Scotts first 2027 NHL Draft ranking of the year. In between, they debate the placement of players like Zach Benson, Tij Iginla, and Jake OBrien on Coreys list and discuss Landon DuPont as Scotts No. 1 prospect and what Alexis Joseph must do heading into his QMJHL season.Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott WheelerWith: FloHockeys Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch 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
\n \nTampa Bay Lightning face a make-or-break season as Victor Hedman's health and leadership loom large. Can the Bolts remain Stanley Cup contenders if their captain struggles to return to form? The conversation focused on the depth of the Lightnings blue line, highlighted by John Carlsons arrival and debates about his ability to hit 70+ points. Nikita Kucherov, Andrei Vasilevskiy, and Anthony Cirelli headline a roster stacked with talentbut age and last seasons injury woes raise tough questions about Tampa Bays resilience. The discussion explored the Ottawa Senators offseason shakeup, with Brady Tkachuks departure sparking debate over locker room chemistry and Tim Sttzles emergence as their new cornerstone. Are the Senators better positioned for a youth-driven resurgence, or will their Atlantic Division rivals, including the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens, maintain the upper hand? Dont miss this sharp analysis of playoff ambitions, goaltending storylines, and potential game-changers for the Lightning and their divisional foes. 00:00 Lightning Contenders: Big Concerns 09:38 Ottawa Senators Post-Tkachuk 18:32 John Carlson 70-Point Prediction Watch Locked On Lightning on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@LockedOnLightning Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow Us on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonlightning/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonlightning Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lockedonlightning X: https://x.com/LO_Lightning 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. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.\n
\n \nThe Stanley Cup champion who reached hockey's highest level while fighting a battle he didn't understand.Scott and Jamie sit down with Stanley Cup champion Brent Sopel for a raw conversation about his NHL career, dyslexia, ADHD, mental health, self-esteem, and the way we teach kids in youth hockey.Brent talks candidly about reading at a fourth-grade level in high school, being labeled dumb, stupid and lazy, and not discovering his learning differences until age 32. He explains why hockey became his source of self-esteem, why winning the Stanley Cup was also the emptiest feeling of his life, and how he learned to play hockey instead of think hockey.The conversation also gets into why Brent believes youth sport has become youth business, what private training often gets wrong, the details today's players are missing, and why coaches need to become better teachers, especially for kids who learn differently.In this episode:Why winning the Stanley Cup felt unexpectedly emptyGrowing up with undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHDWhy self-esteem matters so much for young athletesWhy coaches need to understand how different kids learnThis one gives hockey parents something they need to hear: sometimes the kid isn't struggling because they can't do it, they may just need to be taught differently.Sopel Foundation: https://www.sopelfoundation.org/Brent Sopel IG: https://www.instagram.com/brent_sopel/Mo's Smile: https://mosmilefoundation.org/CHD/MSK Donation Page: http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/chdmsc2026Partners: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
\n \nNicole Hensley joins Tessa and Julia to discuss her huge move to PWHL Las Vegas, how her Minnesota Frost teammates reacted to the news that shed be leaving, and all the adventures that shes had so far this summer.\n
\n \nIn this season finale episode of Wingmen, Matthew and Brady Tkachuk are joined by five-time sports Emmy award winner and legendary ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit. Kirk breaks down his passion for hockey, shares what it was like watching Team USA's thrilling Olympic run, and reflects on his own journey from being a standout multi-sport athlete to landing on the desk of College GameDay at just 26 years old. The guys wrap up the episode with a special rapid-fire Tkachuk Triple Threat segment detailing their favorite moments of the summer, along with their final bridesmaids and wingmen of the week Dont wait to stock up on your favorites at https://www.gnc.com/sale the sale wont last long Merch is on https://wingmenshop.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Kirk Reflects on Team USA's Olympic Experience 05:15 How Kirk Got Hooked on Hockey 08:04 The Outdoor Game at the Big House 12:37 Old-School Hockey Fights and Setting the Tone 16:41 Kirk's High School Multi-Sport Career 18:42 The Recruiting Process 23:02 Landing the College GameDay Job at 26 26:18 Kirk's Insane Wednesday to Sunday Travel Schedule 31:09 Tkachuk Triple Threat: College Football Rapid Fire 38:51 Memorable GameDay Host Sites 41:11 The Future of College Football and the Transfer Portal 46:16 Kirk's Ultimate Wingman of His Career 50:28 Reviewing Kirk's Episode and Looking Forward to the Season 52:19 Top Moments of the Summer 58:06 Bridesmaid of the Week 01:00:39 Wingman of the Week 01:06:15 Outro and Season 2 Return Date 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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\nCarey Prices Ring of Honor induction electrifies Montreal Canadiens fanswill this legendary goaltender ever see his No. 31 retired at the Bell Centre? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba examine what this long-awaited tribute means for Prices legacy and debate how the Canadiens weigh Stanley Cup success in immortalizing star players. With comparisons to Anze Kopitars jersey retirement and reflections on Prices impact during an era of struggle, the hosts spotlight the emotional pull and controversies surrounding Canadiens history. Shifting focus, the conversation covers Kent Hughes late-summer trade track record, analyzing whether the current NHL landscape favors another blockbuster August move for Montreal. The episode wraps with a comprehensive, firsthand guide to attending a Canadiens game at the Bell Centre, from ticket-buying strategies to cant-miss game night ritualsessential listening for both diehards and first-time visitors. Will the Canadiens roster or fan experience surprise this season? Tune in for updates and insider tips. 00:00 The Canadiens' beloved player tribute 06:28 Potential jersey retirements for Habs players 10:56 Kent Hughes August trade phenomenon 14:56 Discussing Anaheim's player contracts 18:46 Analyzing player moves and cap space 21:37 Pressure on French athletes to sign 27:19 Arriving early for a game 30:32 Family-friendly events at Bell Centre 31:16 Bell Centre tour options Photo credit: Eric Bolte - Imagn Images Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on whos hitting a homer this MLB season. 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
\n \nIt’s official now. On Wednesday, the NHL announced its Hometown Remix uniforms. As in MLB with City Connects and the NBA with City Editions, NHL teams will have a uniform…
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