On this episode we are joined by Mathieu Darche, former NHLer and current Director of Hockey Operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Darche, a proud hockey dad and former minor and High School hockey coach, shares his experiences and insight along with sage advice to young athletes, coaches and parents.

Darche proudly took the "road less travelled" to the pros and details his experience playing hockey at Choate Rosemary Hall and what led him to McGill University, where in his last year, he was named the CIS Outstanding student-athlete and was awarded the Dr. Randy Gregg Award. McGill University served as the unlikely launchpad for a pro career and stints with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens.

On this episode we are joined by Maxim Noreau, former QMJHL standout, two-time Olympian and member of the ZSC Lions in the Swiss National League.

Tune in for a thought provoking conversation from a "late bloomer" about why it's important to fall in love with the game and his thoughts on player development. Part owner of Centre XPN, Noreau dives in to the keys to taking care of ones body and how he's maintained an edge.

Professionally, Noreau has played in the NHL, AHL, ECHL and Swiss National "League A" and has had the privilege of representing Canada on numerous occasions and is a two time Olympian (2018 Bronze Medal & Olympic All-Star Team Selection) and 4 time Spengler Cup Gold Medalist. 

On this episode we are joined by Jocelyn Thibault (Executive Director of Hockey Quebec) and Marc Denis (RDS Hockey Analyst), both retired NHL goaltenders who are tasked with fixing hockey in Quebec.

Both Thibault and Denis are proud hockey dads and share a passion for giving back to the game of hockey. Tune in to hear about their experiences in the game and their thoughts on how to improve the grassroots experience.