YHH Hockey Podcasts

UMD commit, Will Francis joins Tony on The Minnesotan podcast. Will goes over his recent battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and many other topics including: -His recovery process-Meeting Bobby Orr and Bobby Clarke-Great memories of youth and high school hockey-Hearing his name on Spittin Chiclets-Will Francis and "Sons" lawn business-Bad fashion choices from third grade Fun show, great kid....keep him in your prayers as he battles through the final stages of recovery.

Tony sits down with Bruce and Derek Plante and does his best to get some great content, including: -Growing up in Cloquet and seeing games at the Barn.-Coaching in big games-Developing players to the next level-High school, college and pro hockey-Big wins, tough losses A great show, lots of back and forth between two great hockey guys.

Tony joins the podcast today with new Blake Girls' head coach Whitney Colbert. Whitney talks about: -Growing up in the game-Having an identical twin sister-Coaching at DIII and DI level-Leading the Chinese National team-Blake/Breck rivalry-Her vision for the Bears

Tony's lucky to get NTDP Ass't Director of Player Personnel for the NTDP - Rod Braceful - onto the show today. He and Tony break down: -His playing and coaching career-Scouting USHL-Choosing NTDP-Minnesota from an outsider's view-Seven area kids who were just chosen-Race relations in today's game Fun show, learned a lot!

Tony sits down with local YouTube sensation Joe Jenke aka Pucksniper17. Snipes is a great listen - he tells of: -Start in the game-Playing in the pro skates-Skating in Da Beauty League-Making fun videos

Tony sits down with Aaron Fulton the newly announced Eastview HS coach and former Centennial Bantam AA coach. They talk: -Growing up with sports-His start in coaching-Building a program-Scouting USHL-Coaching Fraternity-Great players coach (Centennial/Non-Centennial)-Favorite guys to coach against

NHL Network and NESN broadcaster joins Tony to talk: -Youth/College/Senior A career-Officiating College-Start of broadcasting-Doing studio, on ice, color commentary-Jack Edwards-Bruins love

A wild ride down memory lane with former Richfield star Damian Rhodes. He and Tony talk about his life as kid in Minnesota, plus: -How he burst onto the scene against Edina in 1986-Recruiting trip to Michigan Tech-Scoring an NCAA and NHL goal-His lucky hair-Playing with Grant Fuhr, Felix Potvin and Ron Tugnutt

Hill Murray head coach Bill Lechner joins Tony and talks about: -Growing up in the game-Coaching with Pat Schafhauser and Terry Skrypek-State Titles 1983, 2008 and 2020-The cheap suit-Lechnerisms-The future is bright-Life lessons vs. X's and O's Great time with a great coach.

Edmonton Oil Kings' General Manager Kirt Hill joins Tony to talk: -Growing up playing vs. Jonathan Toews-Playing against the Minnesota 88's-Playing Youth, WHL, USHL and Canadian University-Memorial Cup-His professional track in hockey-WHL Draft, John Novak-The perfect formula for a WHL team-Top 5 he played with in the WHL Great guest with some fresh insights on Major Junior hockey.

Three time Olympian, two time NCAA champ Natalie Darwitz joins Tony to talk: -Playing with boys (Zach Parise)-Olympic Residency -Krissy Wendell-Meeting Gretzky-Coaching career-Building a D3 power-MN girls hockey talk Great podcast with a lot of fun stories and info about her game and those around her in the early days of girls/womens hockey.

Bemidji State head coach Tom Serratore joins Tony to discuss: -Growing up in Coleraine-Starting out in coaching-Bob Peters-Great Beaver teams/players-His influence as a coach-His dream golf foursome

Matt Cullen joins Tony for a fun talk about: -His move from Virginia to Moorhead-The glorious Centennial rink-State tournament glory and defeats-1,500 games pro-Playing in Italy-Winning Cups-Dennis Bushy-Cully's Kids

Delano BHS coach joins Tony to discuss the growth of the game in Delano - some of the hard times and good times. He pays tribute to his mom and Steve Brown and many others throughout the show.

Tony and Danny sit down with EP HS coach Lee Smith. Lee talks about growing up in the game and his rise in the coaching ranks. They talk: -Growing the program-Tough losses -Big Wins-Recruiting-Daily Routine-Dealing with Parents-Legend Coaches We also have a make Mt. Rushmore Draft to round out the show.

Tony sits down with former pro Ian Moran who now is an NHL draft scout for Neutral Zone Hockey. Ian had great information on local draft eligibles, his experience with Minnesota born players in World Juniors and pro. Great guy, whose wicked smart and a great story teller.

Tony sits down with Dan Brooks, the son of legend Herb Brooks to hear about his lens on life both as son of Herb, his hockey and coaching career and more on the Herb Brooks Foundation and the HB award.

Cloquet-Esko-Carlton GHS coach Courtney Olin joins Tony to talk: -Her career (playing/coaching)-Her Dad (Dave Esse)-Growing the game-Taylor Nelson

Former Jefferson and Gopher star recounts his playing days. -Great Players he played with and against.-Today's game as a player and parent.-Hockey superstitions-Great Minnesota defenseman

Long time Edina PeeWee AA coach joins the Pizza Pod. We go over his favorite players he's coached for and against, his biggest wins and toughest losses. We hear about his dad Larry and his playing days and involvement in USA Hockey. Many great memories...

Moorhead Youth Hockey Godfather joins Tony to talk: -His service in Vietnam-Benson hockey-Moorhead hockey history-Unsung coaches-Great Spud players-Covid 19's effect on hockey

Chicago Steel General Manager Ryan Hardy joins the Pizza Pod to discuss his rise through the front office ranks, dealing with a record-breaking Steel season being cut short, and what individual skills translate from level to level.

St. Cloud Cathedral Head Coach Derrick Brown joins the Pizza Pod to discuss position fluidity in hockey and how defenders have evolved from big, bruising tough guys to puck-moving facilitators.

Tony sits down with Stanley Cup champion Shjon Podein and talks about his life in hockey - youth, high school, college, pro - his role today as father, coach and role model.

Tony and Brad talk Youth and HS memories from 2019-20, their favorite players, teams and players.

Tony and Matt talk Books, Rinks and How hockey shapes the community.