Episodes

  • S3. Ep. 1 Going for the Win? Is there a Price? w/ Coach Bird

    S3. Ep. 1 Going for the Win? Is there a Price? w/ Coach Bird
    Nov 22 2024

    The Donks are joined by Coach Bird to talk about changes in hockey game play as our players get older and move up in age. The Donks and Coach Bird discuss topics on "end of game playing time", "shortened benches", "goalie pulls" and making special teams. Join us for a compelling discussion.


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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • S2. Ep. 9 Beyond the Net with Coach Brent Johnson

    S2. Ep. 9 Beyond the Net with Coach Brent Johnson
    Apr 22 2024
    Coach Brent Johnson sits with the Donks for a couple beers to discuss his path to the NHL. The Donks talk about the influence his parents had during his career and how he developed into a player and a coach. Join the Donks for an enjoyable talk with a great ambassador for the game of hockey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedonkshockeypod/support
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • S2. Ep. 8 A Look at Tier I vs Tier II Hockey (w/Coach Craig)

    S2. Ep. 8 A Look at Tier I vs Tier II Hockey (w/Coach Craig)
    Mar 17 2024

    The Donks are joined by Coach Craig in taking a look at Tier I hockey vs Tier II hockey. What's the differences between the two levels and is it a viable option for your player and your family? The Donks hope to bring some perspective on this highly debated topic.

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • S2. Ep. 7 "Get to Da Choppa!"

    S2. Ep. 7 "Get to Da Choppa!"
    Feb 14 2024
    The Donks look at different parenting styles and try to determine which styles they apply to different situations in hockey that they've encountered and dealt with thus far. Listen to The Donks as they get a little spicy and call themselves and each other "out" on parenting. Our hockey sponsored business for the episode is Hockey Night in NOVA (HockeyNightInNoVa.com). Want to be a guest on the show? Send us an email at 3donkshockeypod@gmail.com. thedonkshockeypod.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedonkshockeypod/support
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • S2. Ep. 6 My Hockey Rankings - Epilogue

    S2. Ep. 6 My Hockey Rankings - Epilogue
    Jan 24 2024
    The Donks conclude the My Hockey Rankings interview with our takes and opinions on the whole concept of ranking youth hockey. Big Panda gives his fortune cookie wisdom and our hockey sponsored business for the episode is Unlimited Plumbing & Piping. www.unlimitedmep.com Unlimited Plumbing & Piping45570 Shepard Dr #1, Sterling, VA 20164 (703) 991-5461 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedonkshockeypod/support
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • S2. Ep. 5 Rank and File - Part 1: A Discussion with the MYHockeyRankings Founders!

    S2. Ep. 5 Rank and File - Part 1: A Discussion with the MYHockeyRankings Founders!
    Dec 12 2023

    The Donks sit with Neil and Ian from MyHockeyRankings to understand why they started this resource and explain how it fits in the hockey world. Join the Donks as they peel back the layers of this sometimes controversial and widely misunderstood resource for parents, coaches and clubs. Also stay tuned for Part 2 and the follow up episode to Rank and File as the Donks give additonal thoughts on MyHockeyRankings. 3donkshockeypod@gmail.com thedonkshockeypod.com Support the Pod!


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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • S2. Ep. 4 Headspace w/ Coach Chad

    S2. Ep. 4 Headspace w/ Coach Chad
    Nov 29 2023
    The Donks sit with Coach Chad and discuss concussion awareness and base lining. The Donks give their top three for this episode and a quick interview with Heroes Hockey out of Kentucky as our hockey sponsored philanthropy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedonkshockeypod/support
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • S2. Ep. 3 Socially Unacceptable

    S2. Ep. 3 Socially Unacceptable
    Oct 8 2023
    With NIL contracts becoming more common and Influencers gaining fame, the Donks thought it was time to tackle the heartburn of social media in youth hockey. This episode doesn't focus so much on hockey culture specifically, but more on the impacts of online behaviors of parents and players.We invited Marketing, Branding, and Media expert "The Professor" to dig into what works and what doesn't when it comes to online messaging and address the short and long term impacts it can have on an individual. 3donkshockeypod@gmail.com thedonkshockeypod.com Support the Pod! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedonkshockeypod/support
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    1 hr and 40 mins