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At a certain point the game stops asking who wants it and starts asking who was built to survive it. Come on a junior hockey journey through the perspective of Eric Swanick. Welcome to Season 3 - Surviving the Cut!
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When are players "chosen" to be on the high end development path to the NHL, NCAA D1, and the CHL? Bill and Eric break it down. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
The NAHL and NA3HL seasons are underway. Eric is joined by J.T. Tarantino of the NJ Titans (NAHL) and Garden State Gamblers (NA3HL) to review the start of the season. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
R.C. Lyke (West Chester NCDC) is back! He and Eric discuss the Wolves exhibition schedule against NCAA D3 and ACHA M1 competition. They also discus inter junior league exhibition that has been going on between the USHL vs NAHL as well as the NAHL vs NA3HL. All this and more in episode 21! Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
Bill Underwood(Kitchener OHL) and Eric discuss college hockey and the ACHA. The ACHA is becoming increasingly more popular and is attracting players from the highest end of Jr. A hockey. There is more than meets the eye in the ACHA. Welcome to episode 20! Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
Where is 18u? Where is it going? What impact could the NDL have? Justin and Eric discuss it. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
Rob from Buttendz joins the pod! Rob and Eric discuss the importance of having fun with the game the whole way through. The two also discuss growing the game and the challenges that come along with it. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
Eric is joined by Neutral Zone co-owner/director of scouting Brendan Collins and assistant director of U.S. scouting Andrew Serpico. In this episode they discuss the latest trends in player movement and recruiting in the new junior hockey landscape from the center of it all. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
Eric Swanick and Bill Underwood sit down as training camps across junior hockey open up. The conversation turns to a debate on the 18u level vs the Tier 3 Junior level. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
New Jersey Titans leader George Haviland joins the pod. George and Eric discuss the Titans approach to their NAHL team as well as their "farm system". Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
The Moncton Wildcats are one the biggest powerhouses in junior hockey. Longtime scout Leo Gould is back as he and Eric talk about the Wildcats organization, the importance of summer time development, and more! Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
Eric and Bill discuss the winners and losers of junior hockey's massive re-structuring. In this episode they discuss the CHL, USHL, NAHL, BCHL, CJHL, NCDC, EHL, and NA3HL, as well as junior hockey as a whole. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
Madison Capitols(USHL) director of scouting Justin Friedman returns to the pod. Justin and Eric discuss scouting for the Capitols with the new challenge of having to compete with the CHL for the NCAA bound player. They also discuss the proposed NDL youth hockey league as well as the NAHL. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
Tony Zasowski is back. The NCDC heads into it's first season with its new vision. Junior hockey isn't the same today as in years past and the NCDC and the USPHL have made their moves. Tony and Eric discuss the league as the season quickly approaches. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
In this episode, Eric sits down with Brian Clancy of Clanko Media. Junior and youth hockey collide in this episode from two of the games most outspoken voices. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
The season's upon us. Eric and Ice Rays head coach Nick Skerlick talk NAHL off season and the lead up to a new beginning in Corpus Christi. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
The season is fast approaching. Many U.S. players are facing the reality of not making an NAHL or USHL team. Bill and Eric discuss what comes next. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
Professional coach Garrett Rutledge joins the pod! Garrett won a Memorial Cup while coaching in the OHL and is currently the head coach of the Fayetteville Marksmen(SPHL). In this episode, Eric and Garrett speak on player skills translating from one level to the next, the importance of developing as a well rounded hockey player, and the Fayetteville Marksmen. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
R.C. Lyke is back! R.C. and Eric discuss the opportunity across the NCDC and the USPHL as well as what has made R.C. and the Wolves extremely successful. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
Inspired by a question in the discord, Bill Underwood and Eric discuss the playing approach to competing at an NAHL main camp. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
A.J. and Eric talk about the current climate in junior hockey. A.J. throws it back to when he and his Danbury Trashers found themselves in a legal battle with the Nation Hockey League. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swan Hockey Podcast. Unlock rewards and experiences that take you deeper into the Swan Hockey eco-system. Join for free at swanhockey.io . The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here : https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d
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