The boys start the episode off with some updates on the goings-on at TGP Sports. The guys then dive into some of the NHL News including the Blues front office and coaching staff seeing some changes. Erick and Zack discuss the NHL awards, and they have a gripe to pick with some of the criteria used to pick some winners. Zack goes on a rant about Alex Pietrangelo, given recent news about his contract dispute. The guys end the pod with some heart felt explanations about sports, coaching and how it can mold young people into better people in life. Enjoy! Intro Song: "Sunday Best" - Surfaces --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-game-plan-podcast/support

The guys are back after round 1 of the playoffs and are dissecting teams piece by piece. The boys also provide each team with a grade based on thei "expert" criteria. Erick and Zack end the episode by giving updates on TGP sports and how the brand is really growing! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-game-plan-podcast/support

Erick and Zack tackle the ongoing Qualifier series. There have been some surprising series so far, and some teams the guys had counted out, deserve an apology from the boys. (10:18) Western Qualifier Series (41:58) Eastern Qualifier Series (1:21:06) State Wars & Men's League Talk Intro Song: "Sunday Best" - Surfaces --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-game-plan-podcast/support

HOCKEY IS OFFICIALLY BACK! Erick and Zack give their takes on the exhibition games taking place over the last few days. The boys then give their opinions on who has the edge in the Eastern Conference Play-In series! We are all glad to have hockey back and hope everyone enjoys the upcoming playoff series starting this weekend! Intro Song - "Sunday Best" - Surfaces --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-game-plan-podcast/support

Erick and Zack are all-in this episode. The guys discuss one man's bravery to keep minor hockey going in St. Louis and how that could play out. The boys then talk more salary cap woes for some big name teams and how they address it this off-season. The guys conclude with previewing the Wester Conference Play-In series! Introduction Song - "Sunday Best" by Surfaces. Check them out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-game-plan-podcast/support

Erick and Zack discuss the NHL's new tentative CBA enacted on Monday. Zack goes on a rant about escrow and the reason the NHL has a hard salary cap. The guys make a tier list of players for new fans asking who to watch when they go to games! Finally the boys build their prototypical NHL player from the ground up! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-game-plan-podcast/support

Erick and Zack tackle the recent NHL Draft Lottery and how it went down last Friday night. Erick gives us a piece of his mind about why Detroit keeps getting bent over by the NHL Draft Lottery. The guys talk NHL's possible bump in the road with coming back to play, TORHS hockey tournament starting this week and also what July 1st means to sports as a collective group! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-game-plan-podcast/support

The guys have Mike Pilcher on to talk all things hockey! Mike is the owner and operator of Hotbox Hockey Clothing and Pilch Films. You can find his links to the links below! Hotbox Hockey - https://www.instagram.com/hotboxhockey/ Pilch Films - https://www.instagram.com/pilch_films/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-game-plan-podcast/support

The whole crew is back at it! Greg, PJ, Erick and Zack are joined by Joel Herr. Joel is current hockey coach for the Carshield Hockey Program, Lindenwood Alum, and tells us some great stories. whether it's from playing growing up, learning from his dad coaching him, or his coaching style today, you will not be disappointed with this great insight from  great dude! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-game-plan-podcast/support

Erick and Zack discuss the testing protocol for the NHL. The guys discuss the Jack Eichel situation, could he possibly want out of Buffalo? The guys talk teams without captains and who the next best candidate would be for those clubs. The show finishes off with a bang, the guys tackle their USA and Canadian Olympic roster projections for 2022!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-game-plan-podcast/support