The PHPA Podcast Podcast

The PHPA Podcast

Professional Hockey Players' Association
The Professional Hockey Players' Association (PHPA) was formed in 1967 and has since become the collective bargaining representative for thousands of professional hockey players across the American Hockey League, ECHL, Central Hockey League, Western Hockey League, and International Hockey League, with no shortage of guests to choose from, and no shortage of stories to tell! Instead of focusing on players’ on-ice exploits, re-capping the latest scores, or recycling hockey rumors, we take a deep dive into the life of a professional hockey player striving to advance to the NHL.
Episode 23: Verbero Hockey with Andy Sutton, Daultan Leveille, and Andy Alberts
PHPA Alums Andy Sutton, Daultan Leveille, and Andy Alberts discuss their roles and experience working with Verbero Hockey, a leader in customized sports equipment and apparel for over a decade.  The trio explains how they got involved and why other players would thrive in a sales role with Verbero, including the earning potential for Sales Representatives.
Oct 15, 2021
39 min
Episode 22: John Grahame, PHPA Alum and Co-Founder of TriSearch
Stanley Cup and Calder Cup Champion John Grahame joins the PHPA Podcast to discuss his illustrious 13-year pro career, as well as his post hockey business ventures which includes co-founding TriSearch, an award winning talent recruitment firm.  John shares how this type of role is perfectly suited for many current and former players.
Sep 14, 2021
40 min
Episode 21: Dysin Mayo, PHPA Player Representative, Tucson Roadrunners
The PHPA sits down with Dysin Mayo of the American Hockey League's Tucson Roadrunners to discuss his involvement as a PHPA Player Representative, winning the Memorial Cup with the Edmonton Oil Kings in 2014, being drafted by the Arizona Coyotes, what it's like to attend an NHL Training Camp, and working his way up the hockey ladder from Junior to the ECHL, to the AHL, with his sights set on making the NHL.
Aug 23, 2021
18 min
PHPA Podcast Episode 20: Barbara Wagner, PHPA Workers' Compensation Attorney
Perhaps one of the most fascinating yet overlooked aspects of the professional sport landscape is the subject of workers' compensation for injured athletes. Barbara Wagner has been a Workers' Compensation attorney for both the PHPA and NFLPA for over 30 years, and shares her perspective and experience on the workers' compensation process including why it is important for athletes to understand their rights.  Barbara was recently inducted into the Broward County Bar Association Workers' Compensation Hall of Fame.
Apr 12, 2021
30 min
PHPA Podcast Episode 19: InStat Hockey, North American Director Mark Yates and PHPA Alum Kenny Ryan
InStat Hockey now provides the opportunity for American Hockey League  and ECHL players, as well as PHPA Alumni, to access the full InStat  Hockey platform, providing users with unprecedented detailed game-by-game analytical reports and corresponding video content.  A true game-changer in player  development. North American Director of InStat, Mark Yates, along with former PHPA Member, Kenny Ryan, discuss with host Darryl Dionne the value and  investment that InStat Hockey can provide to current and former  players.
Dec 7, 2020
35 min
PHPA Podcast Episode 18: Peter Lang, Locker Room Lager
Peter Lang from Post Game Brewing Company discusses how he brought a hockey themed beer, Locker Room Lager, to market, partnering with the  Professional Hockey Players' Association, creating sales roles for current and former PHPA Members, and giving back to the PHPA Redline  program.
Nov 20, 2020
22 min
PHPA Podcast Episode 17: Randy Hall, Officiating Manager, National Hockey League
Randy Hall experienced a unique journey and career path before landing  the role of Officiating Manager for the National Hockey League.  From being a firefighter, a Coach and General Manager in the Ontario Hockey League, working for the Professional Hockey Players' Association, and ECHL, to the common and uncommon  aspects of managing and scheduling officials across professional hockey,  Randy provides a detailed behind-the-scenes look into his career path and his unique role with the NHL.
Nov 12, 2020
48 min
PHPA Podcast Episode 13: Andrew Campbell
Andrew Campbell played 11 seasons of professional hockey from 2008 -  2019 split between the NHL and American Hockey League.  He made his NHL debut with the Los Angeles Kings in 2014, was an AHL All-Star, voted Best Defensive Defenseman in the PHPA Player Voted Awards balloting for 3 consecutive  years, and was a PHPA Player Representative and member of the Executive  Committee.  Campbell is now a coach with the Hamilton Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League, and during the Podcast, reflects on his hockey career and discusses his transition into coaching.
Nov 4, 2020
29 min
PHPA Podcast Episode 4: Riley Weselowski, PHPA Executive Committee
Riley Weselowski is a veteran of over 12 professional hockey seasons split between the Central Hockey League and ECHL, following a 4-year career at Bemidji State University.  He was also elected to serve on the PHPA Executive Committee.  In this episode we chat with Riley about his professional hockey career, his involvement with the PHPA and Black Hills Hockey Academy, the importance of leadership, his love of music, and much more!
Nov 4, 2020
38 min
PHPA Podcast Episode 15: Joel Gustafson, Marketing Manager at Oregon State University
Joel Gustafson is the Marketing Manager from Oregon State University (OSU) and details the successful partnership between OSU and the PHPA's Career Enhancement Program,  including the various programs and opportunities available for current and former players to help prepare for a post hockey career through Oregon State's Ecampus program.
Nov 4, 2020
37 min
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