The coaches are back behind the bench this week on 2 Many Men on the Mic.

Drew and Jared use the incredible first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to break down hockey concepts, systems, terminology, and the little details that separate good teams from great ones. Using real NHL examples, they explain forechecking, tracking, net-front play, offensive zone faceoffs, hockey IQ, and how shifts are won long before goals are scored.

This episode is designed for players, parents, and coaches alike — especially for families who hear hockey “lingo” all season long and want a better understanding of what coaches are actually teaching.

The guys also discuss how young players can use NHL games as learning tools by watching specific players, reading plays away from the puck, and understanding how effort, positioning, and decision-making impact winning hockey.

If you love playoff hockey and want to learn the game on a deeper level, this one’s for you.

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We turned the show over to the real glue of every team… the moms.

And let’s just say — they delivered.

This episode dives into:

• the legendary Swedish Fish superstition that somehow became a thing 🍬
• how great teams turn into a true hockey family
• why drama can kill a season (and how to avoid it)
• what actually matters looking back from 18U
• and some very real (and hilarious) stories from the stands

It’s honest, funny, and a must-listen for anyone navigating youth hockey — especially if you want the experience to be something your kid (and you) actually enjoy.

👉 Bottom line: the teams that win long-term aren’t just talented… they’re connected.

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This one’s loaded.

We’re joined by Guy “Goose” Gosselin — 2x USA Men’s Olympic hockey player, former NHL player, coach, and current USA Hockey Director with the American Development Model.

Goose brings elite-level perspective on:
• Youth hockey development in today’s game
• What USA Hockey is getting right (and where it can improve)
• Lessons from the Olympic stage that apply to players, parents, and coaches

If an Olympian is telling you how to approach development… it’s probably worth listening.

And yes…
Producer Grant is BACK 🎙️👀

After a brief disappearance (we’re still investigating), Grant returns to the show — and the boys waste no time getting him back in the mix with NHL takes, chirps, and what’s ahead for the show.

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This episode blends high-level hockey insight with the real, relatable conversations you expect from 2 Many Men on the Mic. Whether you're a parent, coach, or player — there’s something in here for you.

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