Youth hockey season is officially back — which means parents everywhere have once again become unpaid Uber drivers with very expensive passengers. This week, hockey moms Nicole Zellweger and Angel Milne join Coach Jared and Coach Drew to talk about the reality of raising high school hockey players. We get into balancing school and hockey, homecoming conflicts, sleep, homework, club vs. high school hockey, player advocacy, off-ice development and how parents can help without managing every dec...
Sep 17
1 hr 11 min
🏒 What makes a team dangerous down the middle: two superstar centers or four lines you can trust? Coach Drew and Coach Jared debate NHL center depth, revisit some of hockey’s greatest center tandems, and break down what separates a scorer from a complete, 200-foot player. 📋 For coaches and players, the conversation turns practical: conditioning, backchecking, supporting the puck, and building a team where everyone can take responsibility down the middle. 🥅 Plus, we walk through a 3-on-3 Royal...
Sep 11
1 hr
How does a group of college hockey players messing around on TikTok during COVID turn into a hockey brand with more than 1.5 million followers? This week, Austin Friesen from The Hockey Guys joins Drew and Jared to tell the story. Austin takes us from growing up playing hockey in Winnipeg to junior hockey in Johnstown — home of the rink where Slap Shot was filmed — and eventually the University of Wisconsin-Superior, where a group of teammates started making videos during COVID. What started ...
Sep 3
1 hr 10 min
Why are hockey players — including NHLers — getting hooked on Padel and pickleball? Ryan explains how hand-eye coordination, quick-twitch movement, communication, control, reaction time and rapid transitions between offense and defense make these sports a surprisingly natural complement to hockey. Then Grant “The Killer” Salsman puts Drew and Jared through Blues vs. Red Wings Hockey Trivia — complete with questionable answers, an official challenge, some ChatGPT slander, overtime and, finally...
Aug 27
1 hr 6 min
USA Hockey's new Development League is coming in 2027–28, with 32 programs, 15U and 17U teams and an emphasis on development, training and creating additional pathways toward junior and college hockey. But Drew and Jared want to look at it from a different perspective: What could it mean for the 90% of youth hockey players competing at the A, B and C levels? Could fewer games and a greater emphasis on development eventually trickle down throughout youth hockey? Could it reduce some of the pre...
Aug 20
48 min
What should a hockey parent actually say on the ride home from the rink? This week, Drew and Jared welcome Ken Martell, USA Hockey Senior Director of Player and Coach Development, for a conversation about one of the most important—and sometimes complicated—relationships in youth hockey: the player, the parent and the coach. Ken talks about avoiding “car coaching,” helping kids learn to advocate for themselves, why coaches should overcommunicate, the pressure created by the cost of youth hocke...
Aug 13
1 hr 9 min
The hockey season is getting closer, and this week we're talking about what that means for players, parents, coaches, and organizations across Missouri. Missouri Hockey President Chris Durso joins Coach Jared and Coach Drew to discuss new initiatives, electronic game sheets, rink growth, and what's ahead for hockey in our region. Plus, we're excited to announce a new partnership with Vantage Credit Union that benefits our listeners. 🎉 Every month, one listener will win a $100 Pure Hockey Gift...
Aug 6
1 hr 9 min
The offseason doesn’t mean the hockey fun has to stop! This week, we’re launching three brand-new recurring segments that you’ll be seeing throughout the year. 🏕️ Summer Campfire Stories – Jared and Drew relive funny stories from their younger hockey days that remind us why every hockey player has a few unforgettable memories. 🧠 Hockey Trivia – Hosted by Grant “The Killer” Salsman, it’s your chance to play along and test your hockey knowledge against the guys. 😂 Stupid Hockey Tricks – Ins...
Jul 30
48 min
This week marks an exciting milestone as we celebrate the completion of our first year of 2 Many Men on the Mic. Before looking ahead to Year Two, Jared and Drew reflect on what they've learned, thank the sponsors, guests and listeners who have made this journey possible, and discuss the vision for where the show is headed next. The featured interview is with Olympic silver medalist Lindsey Fry, President & Co-Founder of the Arizona Kachinas. Lyndsey shares the remarkable story of g...
Jul 23
1 hr 10 min
What makes a hockey drill fun? Instead of asking coaches, we asked the players. This week's episode features youth players from around St. Louis drawing and explaining their favorite drills using the Drift Hockey whiteboard. Along the way, they share why these games keep them engaged, what coaches may not realize, and even throw a little good-natured chirping at their coaches. From fast-paced 2-on-2 battles and continuous backchecking drills to chaos in front of the net and competitive small-...
Jul 16
1 hr 4 min
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