Kelly Clymer returns for an honest conversation about the pressures facing coaches, players, parents, and officials. Kelly and Adam discuss difficult coaching decisions, tryout communication, referee relationships, youth hockey economics, and the emotional burden that can come with leading a team.

Sports management representative and youth coach Destin Edgington joins Adam Larson to discuss growing up in Utah hockey, connecting with Theo Fleury, transitioning from player to coach, helping young athletes avoid burnout, and creating international playing opportunities in Sweden, Finland, and beyond.

Arlington Attack head coach Nick Crimmins joins Adam to discuss his hockey journey, from attending the first Dallas Stars game in Texas to playing and training in Slovakia. They break down why skating is the foundation of player development, how backchecking and gap control support a complete 200-foot game, and why players need unstructured ice time to build creativity and hockey IQ. Nick also introduces Bar Down Hockey, an Arlington training facility designed for shooting, stickhandling, passing, and off-ice skill development.

This week we welcome Amarillo Ice Sports Owner and President, Austin Sutter.

After a relaxing off season it's time to get back to work. We would like to welcome Coach Ryan Pfeiffer back to the podcast.

This week we have a very special Championship episode with Coach Braden Brown, Kenny Tyler, and Garrett Lindley! Tune in!

In this deeply personal and refreshingly unconventional episode, Adam sits down with former NHL player Kurtis Gabriel to explore the journey from fighter to seeker. Gabriel shares how suffering, self-inquiry, and a transformative psychedelic experience opened the door to spirituality, the redefinition of ego, and a new identity centered on awareness rather than athletics. The conversation moves through his unlikely rise to the NHL, his groundbreaking Pride Tape moment, the value of yoga and union, and the belief that all people are fundamentally connected. Blending hockey stories with introspection and humor, this episode offers listeners a powerful look at growth, compassion, and what Gabriel calls “permanent happiness.”

Adam sits down with returning guest and hockey media personality Jeff Fink to talk about the rise of Texas hockey, adult-league culture, and the journey from fan to podcaster to industry insider.A nostalgic, funny, and heartfelt conversation about creativity, community, and why hockey people are just built differently.

We've hit 200 episodes, with a heartfelt reunion of original guests and a deep dive into coaching, friendship, and the life lessons hockey teaches. Join Adam, Newman, Garrett, and Steve as they reflect, laugh, and celebrate the journey.

On this episode of The Faceoff Spot, Adam chats with hockey creator Babs about content, coaching in the Fed, and embracing failure as part of growth. They dive into real stories, real advice, and what it means to stay authentic in a fast-moving media world.