The Ontario Minor Hockey Association's Breakaway, The Minor Hockey Podcast puts you with some of the best and brightest minds in the game today. Each week, Aaron Wilbur sits down with the leaders of hockey to discuss everything from scoring more goals to how to grow the game.
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The Double Minor Hockey Podcast offers weekly takes related to the Montreal Canadiens and the National Hockey League. Join hosts Lambros and Joshua as they put out a discussion format podcast talking through all the ups and downs of the Montreal Canadiens' season. The hosts blend serious and honest conversations about the state of the Canadiens and the NHL with fun conversations and moments related to the NHL. Subscribe, sit back, relax, and enjoy!
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Episode 165 | Leadership Lessons from Team Canada’s Captain (Tyler McGregor)
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“I always say that leadership is an action, not a position.” Tyler McGregor wants to make sure that hockey is in a better place when he’s done with the game. Guest Bio: Tyler McGregor is the captain of Team Canada's Para Hockey (formerly Sledge Hockey) team, where he has competed internationally since 2012 and is now a three-time World Champion and…
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Episode 164 | Giving Players the Tools they Need to Improve (Corey McNabb)
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“Not everyone is built the same way so not everyone skates the same way.” That’s the philosophy of Corey McNabb, the Director, NextGen Development with Hockey Canada. He’s worked with teams and players of all ages and levels, and has come to understand that players show their skills in ways that work for them. “It comes down to giving the kids the …
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Episode 163 | How Coaches Can Create Connections With Players (Dr. Jody Carrington)
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Coaches can come up with all of the Xs and Os or pour over video, but a large part of what it means to be a leader on a minor hockey team is creating those valuable connections with your players. Warning: This episode contains strong language. Guest Bio: Dr. Jody Carrington is a child psychologist and published author. Learn more: https://www.omha.…
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Episode 162 | Running an Effective Minor Hockey Practice (TJ Manastersky)
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Practice time can be some of the most valuable in minor hockey. It gives your team the chance to work on skills, understand new concepts and put in the effort that will show during games. It’s more than just drills - those are part of the environment you are looking to create. Practice is about coming to the rink prepared to be in an atmosphere for…
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Episode 161 | Creating Good Nutritional Habits in Your Hockey Family (Seanna Thomas)
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With playoff season here, parents and players are well established in their routines and hockey schedules. However, no matter how much time before heading to the rink, busy hockey families always need to find time to have the right pre-game meal to be able to fuel performance on the ice. Guest Bio: Seanna Thomas is a Nutrition Consultant, Mom to 3 …
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Episode 160 | What Hockey Coaches Can Learn From Other Sports (Wayne Parro)
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There is more that comes with coaching than the Xs and Os. And coaches shouldn’t feel the pressure to take on building their toolbox all on their own. Coaches can constantly be learning from each other, not just within their own sport, but from around the coaching community. Guest Bio: Wayne Parro is the Director of International Programs with the …
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Episode 159 | Evergreen Equipment Safety Reminders for All Participants
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Hockey parents want their child to be safe when they are on the ice having fun, and know the amount of equipment that comes with participating in the sport. Unfortunately, there can be a tragic incident that reminds us all how important it is wear all of the proper equipment while playing our great game. These can serve as a valuable message to all…
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Episode 158 | Creating a Charter of Respect (Sheldon Kennedy)
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The number one reason why kids play sports is not to win – it’s because it is fun. It’s our job as leaders in minor hockey to create a safe, welcoming and positive experience for all participants, both kids and adults alike. The OMHA’s longstanding partnership with Respect Group aims to educate everyone involved in the game on the proper behaviours…
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Episode 157 | Is Playing 'Up' Best for My Child?
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It is often assumed that playing in an older age group means that your child will become even more advanced in their skill development. However, that well-meaning thought can actually have negative side effects.
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Episode 156 | The Programs We're Excited About For This Season (Michael Dundas)
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We take a look at all of the programs and initiatives being delivered this season to help our hockey families and associations. Guest Bio: Michael Dundas is the Manager of Hockey Development with the OMHA
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Episode 155 | Get to Know the 'Accidental Hockey Family'
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BONUS EPISODE! As first generation Canadians who grew up in households where academics were the first priority, Vinay and Parul Intwala refer to their family as “the Accidental Hockey Family”. This is their story.
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Episode 154 | End of Season Wrapup and Upcoming Evaluations
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In the season's final episode, we look back on the closing weeks on Championships and upcoming Evaluations. Guest Bio: Michael Dundas is the Manager of Hockey Development with the OMHA
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Episode 153 | Growing the Game to Benefit the Sport (Glen Andresen)
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Growing the game of hockey to reach new families will only benefit the sport. That’s the sentiment of hockey bodies around the world. When it was realized that it was no longer automatic that all kids play hockey in the winter, Andresen knew Minnesota Hockey had to do something to attract those new players. Guest Bio: Glen Andresen is the Executive…
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Episode 152 | Restoring a Healthy Balance in Minor Hockey (Nick Buonocore)
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Guest Bio: Nick Buonocore is a parent, volunteer coach, and former collegiate athlete with a unique, first-hand perspective on the changing culture of today’s youth sports industry. He established The Reformed Sports Project to promote a healthy and holistic approach in all areas of sport, through education and advocacy. Today, he is a leading voic…
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Episode 151 | Where We're At In The Regular Season (Michael Dundas)
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Teams are in the thick of Qualifiers for OMHA Championships presented by Egg Farmers of Ontario. Between those new weekends, pilot projects and engaging with our Associatons, parents and players, let's check in on where we are at right now in the regular season. Guest Bio: Michael Dundas is the Manager of Hockey Development with the OMHA…
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Episode 150 | Harnessing the Inner Voice of Your Players (Ethan Kross)
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Why do we talk to ourselves, how can we talk to ourselves better, and how can we use this science to help ourselves, players and teams? Guest Bio: Ethan Kross founded the Emotion and Self Control Laboratory at the University of Michigan, and his research has been published in Science, The New England Journal of Medicine, and The Proceedings of the …
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Episode 149 | The Three Pillars of a Hockey Factory (Matt Dumochelle)
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Hockey Factories is a unique look behind the curtain of some of the globe’s top hockey development programs. The series travels to Minnesota, British Columbia, Germany, Finland and Sweden to see how these programs are doing it right. Guest Bio: Matt Dumochelle is the Assistant General Manager of the Leamington Flyers of the GOJHL and the author of …
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Episode 148 | Ray Ferraro Shares His Coaching Philosophy
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Ray Ferraro shares his philosophy on player development and how to handle the sometimes-tricky parent-coach relationship. Guest Bio: Ray Ferraro is a former player and current hockey analyst for the NHL and World Juniors.
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Episode 147 | Building Resiliency in your Players (Cara Morey)
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In this special excerpt from The Coaches Site's TCS Live conference, Cara Morey discusses grit, why it matters, and how to develop it in your athletes. Guest Bio: Cara Morey is in her sixth year leading the Princeton women’s hockey program. Since the Ontario product was announced as head coach in June of 2017, the program has won its first ECAC tou…
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Episode 146 | The Evolution of Incorporating Goalies Into Your Practice (Ryan Daniels)
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The goaltending position has evolved not just positionally but how coaches utilize them in practice and also how the netminders can approach training and preparation. Guest Bio: Ryan Daniels is an OMHA grad out of Ajax-Pickering and the current goaltender development coach of the AHL’s Texas Stars. He spent three years as the goaltending coach for …
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Episode 145 | Your Team’s Quarter-Season Check-In (Michael Dundas)
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With a few weeks under every team's belt, let's check in on where they should be at this point of the year and what the rest of the season should look like. Guest Bio: Michael Dundas is the Manager of Hockey Development at the OMHA
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Episode 144 | Opening the Door for New Hockey Fans (Rico Phillips)
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Hockey is for anybody and everybody. How we open the door to new fans is important for any community. Guest Bio: Rico Phillips grew up in Flint, Michigan and is the Ontario Hockey League's Director of Cultural Diversity and Inclusion.
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Episode 143 | Eat Smart, Play Well: Best Foods For Pre, Post-Game Meals (Seanna Thomas)
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You are what you eat. Eat good, feel good. We know now more than ever about how to maximize our nutrition to fuel our performance. Let's dive deeper into what to focus on before and after your games. Guest Bio: Seanna Thomas is a Nutrition Consultant, Mom to 3 active kids, and founder of Hockey Snacks Inc., where she provides nutrition information …
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Episode 142 | Skill Building in Modified Ice (Michael Dundas)
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Players can begin to build their hockey skills on a modified, age-approrpiate ice size - the benefits of U9 and Below programming. Guest Bio: Michael Dundas is the Manager of Hockey Development at the OMHA
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Episode 141 | Player Evaluations: From the First Session to Naming the Team (Michael Dundas)
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As players and coaches are in the heart of the Evaluations process, we walk through the timeline of what to expect from the first ice session through to naming the roster. Guest Bio: Michael Dundas is the Manager of Hockey Development at the OMHA
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Episode 140 | Player Pathways
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Host Aaron Wilbur of The Coaches Site and Ian Taylor, the Executive Director of the OMHA, catch up after the off-season and chat about the Player Pathways as skaters return to the ice for another year of minor hockey.
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Episode 139 | When Dad is Coach (Jay McClement)
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While all parents get involved with coaching their kid’s team for all the right reasons, there are times when their hearts may get in the way of doing what’s best for the team as a whole, or even doing what’s best for their child. How do you figure out that balance? Guest Bio: Jay McClement is a retired NHL veteran of 10+ seasons and a Kingston nat…
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Episode 138 | Teaching Skating Skills to Players (Viktor Kraatz)
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Skating has evolved over the years from just a focus on strides to now involving edges, angling, crossovers and so much more. What's the best way for coaches to work with their players to teach this important skill? Guest Bio: Viktor Kraatz is a former ice dancer who competed in three Olympics
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Episode 137 | What It Means to Practice With a Purpose (Tom Ward)
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Coaches know the value of practice time. Coming in prepared and with a plan of what you will be teaching can save precious minutes. Practices are where players can learn how to best be effective on the ice. Guest Bio: Tom Ward is the Head Coach of the Shattuck-St. Mary’s Boys Prep Team in Minnesota.
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Episode 136 | Creating Situational Awareness (Brendan Taylor)
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As players get older, situational awareness becomes more important as part of their Hockey IQ. How can players build this over the years and what can they look for in skill development? Guest Bio: Brendan Taylor is an Assistant Coach with the OHL's Mississauga Steelheads.
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Episode 135 | Advice for Building the Best Outdoor Rink (Darren Dreger)
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It’s a tradition every holiday season for TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger. Every year he puts his annual callout for submissions to his Twitter account of backyard hockey rinks from across the country. They come in all shapes and sizes, each with their own personal touch. As the weather gets consistently cold enough for outdoor rink season, Dreger…
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Episode 134 | Kennedy Talks About the Lessons of Beach Case (Sheldon Kennedy)
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Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy says we need to continue to learn important lessons and do better after former Chicago Blackhawk Kyle Beach recently shared his story about how he had been sexually assaulted by a former video coach with the team more than a decade ago. Guest Bio: Sheldon Kennedy, Respect Group…
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Episode 133 | Developing the Modern Player (Scott Wheeler)
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Over the last decade, how has the modern NHL player changed? That’s the first question moderator Scott Wheeler, a national reporter with The Athletic covering the NHL Draft and prospects, posed to his elite panel during the Virtual Hockey Summit. Three unique answers were given from three unique panelists, namely Chris Abbott, GM of Rogle BK in the…
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Episode 132 | Teaching Skills Over Drills (Derek Miller)
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Coaches are always looking for the best ways to get the most out of their players during practice. Over the course of the season players will use this time to improve on their skills and understand different concepts. One of the ways this is done is through small area games. Adding competition to skill development and practices keeps these drills f…
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Episode 131 | The Secret to Team Fundraising (Mark Bachman)
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Team fundraising is a crucial part of minor hockey to help offset some of the costs that come up during the season. From tournament fees to registration, the tried and tested methods of car washes and bottle drives have lasted for years. Over the last two seasons we’ve had to come up with new ways to raise money safely and lots of teams have turned…
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Episode 130 | Making Roster Selection More Transparent (Chris Knutson)
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Tryouts and evaluations can be stressful for everyone involved. For players, there is pressure to perform well in a short amount of time in your first time back on the ice after the summer. Coaches need to evaluate a large number of players at the same while parents are hoping for a positive experience for their children. Is there any way to make t…
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Episode 129 | Welcome Back to a New Season! (Ian Taylor)
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We’ve finally hit the day on the calendar we’ve had circled for months - hockey is back! We’re excited as ever to come back to the rink and get back to the game we love. While we are still taking precautions off the ice such as masking as physical distancing in the dressing room, on the ice we are returning to traditional five on five gameplay. Gue…
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Hosts Aaron Wilbur and OMHA Executive Director Ian Taylor take a look back at some of their favourite guests and topics from the 2020-2021 season of Breakaway, The Minor Hockey Podcast.
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Episode 128 | The Benefits of the Player Pathways (Corey McNabb)
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The U7, U9 and U11 Player Pathways create consistency in all programming across the country and a seamless transition for players based on the Long Term Player Development model. The Pathways provide local minor hockey associations a framework of age appropriate development guidelines which includes an optimal seasonal structure. Guest Bio: Corey M…
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Episode 127 | Building Good Habits in Skill Development (Scott Jones)
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Skill development takes time and creating good habits. Focusing on specific areas of improvement and seeking feedback are two of the top ways to have purposeful improvement. How can players use this time away from the rink to make sure they are practicing the right way? Guest Bio: Scott Jones, Player Development with Vegas Golden Knights…
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Episode 126 | Advice for Building the Best Outdoor Rink ( Darren Dreger)
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It’s a tradition every holiday season for TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger. Every year he puts his annual callout for submissions to his Twitter account of backyard hockey rinks from across the country. They come in all shapes and sizes, each with their own personal touch. As we try to squeeze in the last few days of winter and outdoor rink season …
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Episode 125 | Turning Off-Ice Training Into On-Ice Success (Tim Turk)
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We’ve been spending the last few weeks in our basements, garages, driveways and backyards working on our stickhandling and shooting as we await a safe return to the rink. As we improve our skills at home the question remains - how can we turn all of this hard work on our backyard rinks back into success in practices and games? Guest Bio: Tim Turk h…
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Episode 124 | Willie O’Ree: Lessons in Social Justice & Racism (Bryant McBride)
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Willie O’Ree changed hockey forever on January 18, 1958 as the first black player in the NHL. His journey of resilience and determination was showcased in the documentary Willie. Now, you can facilitate a meaningful lesson around social justice and racism through Willie’s experience using the Classroom Champions, the NHL and the Willie Doc Team's e…
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Episode 123 | Supporting Mental Health in Hockey Culture (Jessica Renney and Paula McQuaid)
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Let’s talk about the mental side of sports. If there’s one thing we’ve realized during the last few months is that mental health is so important for our players. Often when we think of the mental aspects of hockey it involves grit, mental toughness and an old school mindset. What happens when the helmets and skates are back in the bag and players a…
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Episode 122 | Playing the Game the Right Way (Andre Tourigny)
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When coaches talk about working hard and playing the game the right way, what exactly do they mean? Working hard isn’t just skating around the ice at full speed all game. It is a skill just like stickhandling and shooting. Determining the purpose and focus for your players is what it comes down to. Guest Bio: Andre Tourigny - Ottawa 67's Head Coach…
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Episode 121 | Hockey's Greatest Untold Stories (James Duthie)
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For a career that has spanned multiple World Junior Championships and countless seasons behind the desk during TSN Tradecentre, Duthie’s experiences have given him a different viewpoint of the minor hockey experience. Duthie’s son played in the OMHA throughout his youth and he can relate to the ups and downs of being a minor hockey parent. Guest Bi…
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Episode 120 | The Tale of the Undersized Defenceman (Mike Weaver)
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Mike Weaver never stopped working. At 5’8” and 185 lbs, many touted him as being undersized, especially for a defenceman. Weaver learned what he excelled at what he knew his skillset offered and turned it into 11 NHL seasons manning the blueline. Now retired, the Brampton native has taken on his next challenge as co-founder and CEO of CoachThem. Gu…
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Episode 119 | Position Specialization – What Not to Do (Jamie Storr)
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Kids don’t improve based on the outcome of games. They grow in an environment where emphasis is placed on deliberate skill development and hard work. Jamie Storr isn’t afraid to think outside the box when it comes to minor hockey. Guest Bio: Jamie Storr - former NHL goalie and now the co-owner, President and General Manager and Head Coach of the Oa…
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S1E39 - Episode 39: Wrapping Everything Up
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Join hosts Josh and Lambros as they wrap up the Montreal Canadiens' offseason and take a quick preview towards the next National Hockey League season. Topics this week range from Kaiden Guhle to Claude Julien and everything in between! This episode serves as the season 1 finale. We will return in time for the beginning of NHL training camps. Thank …
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Episode 118 | A Stanley Cup Champ’s Advice for Minor Hockey Players (Barclay Goodrow)
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It’s the dream of any hockey player around the world: to win the Stanley Cup. Few are lucky enough to call themselves champions and it’s always a special moment when someone from your own backyard gets the honour of raising the trophy above their heads. That’s the case for Aurora native and OMHA grad Barclay Goodrow, capturing Lord Stanley’s mug wi…
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