Justin Friedman joins the podcast. Justin is the Director of Scouting for the Madison Capitols (USHL) and the Philadelphia Rebels (NAHL).

Justin and Eric sit down for a wide-ranging conversation on junior hockey, covering the latest developments across the landscape.

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In this episode, Eric is joined by Leo Gould — longtime scout for the QMJHL powerhouse and defending champion Moncton Wildcats, as well as co-owner of the Chaleur Lightning, who currently sit atop their division in the MHL.

Eric and Leo dive into life in Moncton and Chaleur, how the two worlds overlap in today’s evolving junior hockey landscape, and—of course—the Wildcats’ brand-new, million-dollar team bus.

Episode note: Recorded before NCDC expansion to Florida, Southeast, and Midwest

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Step inside the office of Nick Skerlick, Head Coach & GM of the Maine Nordiques (NAHL), as Eric sits down for a behind-the-scenes look at what an NAHL GM/Head Coach really does.

Nick breaks down everything from recruiting strategy to player expectations, advancement, and the constantly shifting landscape of junior hockey.

This is one of the most honest, transparent conversations you’ll hear about how NAHL teams think and operate.

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Eric Swanick(@swancommander) and Bill Underwood discuss junior hockey's biggest question. Eric doubles down on a bold prediction. Join the Swan Hockey discord and let us know what you think!

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A.J. Galante, the general manager of one of the most famous teams in hockey steps into the pod. AJ and Eric discuss the Danbury Trashers, youth and junior hockey, as well as the Trashers challenge to the NHL after receiving a cease and desist from the Nation Hockey League. Strap in, let's go!

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Fresh off his Jonas Brother's concert, Andrew Serpico(@easerps) is back in the pod. He and Eric Swanick(@swancommander) break down the Americans in the NHL based on where they played junior hockey.

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The boys are back! This time @swancommander sits down with Ryan Swain to discuss skill development's place in a player's progression. How do we get our skill set to the NHL level?

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This episode stemmed from Eric Swanick(@swancommander) asking Andrew Serpico(@easerps) a somewhat hypothetical question in a private conversation; "I wonder how many current NHL players ran around the country chasing "top programs and green grass" vs how many just kept it simple, played at home living a normal life, and just dominated.

Well, Andrew compiled the data and steps into the pod!

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