Hockey Minds Podcast

Speaking with hockey operations personnel about their careers & the lessons they learned along the way! Guests range from Jr C to NHL and have a background in a number of unique hockey operations roles! Part of The Hockey Podcast Network Follow @hockeypodnet Find NHL & Hockey Content: thehockeypodcastnetwork.com Presented By: InStat Hosted By: Ryan Stacey To learn more contact hockeymindspodcast@outlook.com & follow @HockeyMindsPod on Twitter & Instagram!

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Episode #16 - Featuring Mike Zsolt
We speak with my Mike Zsolt, the Director of Hockey Operations and Analytics for the Kitchener Rangers. Mike goes in depth on his career path, creating discussion around topics such as working as an analytics consultant, presenting analytics to players, ...
44 min
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Episode #15 - Featuring Cameron Finbow
We speak with Cameron Finbow, former OHL scout and current client manager with Octagon Hockey and account executive with MLSE. Cameron talks about his career with topics including his unique school experience, his time scouting with the Guelph Storm, his...
88 min
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Episode #14 - Featuring Scott Barnes
We speak with Scott Barnes the head coach/general manager of the Thorold Blackhawks. Scott talks in detail about his career to date, with discussed topics including playing in various parts of the world, owning a junior team, development vs immediate suc...
48 min
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Episode #13 - Hosted By Matt Dumouchelle Featur...
In this "reverse episode", Guest Host Matt Dumouchelle, Assistant General Manager of the Leamington Flyers talks with me (Ryan Stacey, Director of Analytics with the Sarnia Sting) about my hockey career to date. Matt sparks a great conversation and we to...
63 min
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Episode #12 - Featuring Daniel Deschenes
We speak with Daniel Deschenes, the assistant director of scouting with the Sioux City Musketeers. Daniel discusses his career path while touching on topics such as what he learned from working in soccer, his experience with Future Considerations, the ta...
66 min
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Episode #11 - Featuring Ian Henderson
We speak with Ian Henderson, the general manager of the Nepean Raiders. Ian discusses his path to his current role, while discussing topics such as rebuilding at the Jr A level, the many roles of a general manager, his favourite hockey memories and more!
50 min
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Episode #10 - Featuring Ryan Hardy
We speak with Ryan Hardy, the general manager of the Chicago Steel. Ryan breaks down his career to date talking about key topics such as running a successful program in Chicago, working with the US National Development Program, learning from mistakes ear...
63 min
108
Episode #9 - Featuring Wes Wolfe
We speak with Wes Wolfe, assistant coach with the Erie Otters. Wes walks us through his career touch on various topics which include winning an OHL Championship, an interesting start to coaching Jr B, organizing the Niagara Coaches Seminar and more!
74 min
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Episode #8 - Featuring Ian Beckenstein
We speak with Ian Beckenstein, hockey operations assistant with the Laval Rocket. Ian talks about his young career breaking down topics such as his experience with the Lac St. Louis Lions, providing value at the AHL level, the idea behind @video_coaches ...
64 min
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Episode #7 - Featuring Brad Yetman
We speak with Brad Yetman, assistant coach with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. Brad walks us through through his career providing insight on topics such as playing at the QMJHL level, coaching in Rouyn-Noranda, the importance of mental health and more!
98 min
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Episode #6 - Featuring Sean Lafortune
We speak with Sean Lafortune, the director of player development with the Owen Sound Attack. Sean breaks down his career to date while candidly touching on a number of interesting topics such as creating TheScout.ca, transitioning to the OHL, life of a O...
63 min
112
Episode #5 - Featuring Jordan Hunter
We speak with Jordan Hunter, video/assistant coach with the Fredricton Red Wings and video coach with the Canadian National Women's Development Team. Jordan discusses his career in detail touching on a number of topics which include winning three nationa...
94 min
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Episode #4 - Featuring James McGregor
We speak with James McGregor, a former scout and hockey operations executive with the Edmonton Oilers and Erie Otters. He touches on a number of topics including his time in the OHL & NHL, drafting in the late rounds and crossing paths with Kevin Lowe, K...
52 min
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Episode #3 - Featuring Alex Guiney
We speak with Alex Guiney, the General Manager of the Port Hope Panthers and Assistant General Manager/Director of Analytics with the Cobourg Cougars. He talks about his career to date while also touching on other topics such as analytics, the long hours...
46 min
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Episode #2 - Featuring Trevor Murphy
We speak with Trevor Murphy of the Newfoundland Growlers about his career & the lessons he learned along the way. He touches on a number of interesting topics including working with the Edmonton Oilers, winning a Kelly Cup in the Growlers' inaugural seas...
61 min
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Episode #1 - Introduction
An introduction to the podcast, the idea behind it, and how things will look moving forward.
7 min