Episodes

  • Ep. 31: Nick Skerlick(Maine NAHL)
    Dec 6 2025

    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.

    Want to dig deeper or ask follow-up questions?
    The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here: https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d

    Want to dig deeper or ask follow-up questions?
    The conversation continues in the Discord — join free here: https://discord.gg/7UVWaJyR4d

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    41 mins
  • Ep. 30: USHL to CHL
    Nov 22 2025

    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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    29 mins
  • Ep. 29: A.J. Galante(Danbury Trashers)
    Nov 15 2025

    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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    49 mins
  • Ep. 28: Statistical Junior Path to the NHL w Andrew Serpico
    Nov 7 2025

    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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    28 mins
  • Ep. 27: NHL vs Youth Skills Training w Ryan Swain
    Oct 30 2025

    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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    32 mins
  • Ep. 26: Team Chasers to NHL w Andrew Serpico
    Oct 25 2025

    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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    40 mins
  • Ep. 25: Coaching w Jimmy Skillz
    Oct 21 2025

    Eric Swanick(@swancommander) is joined by Jimmy Skillz. They discuss coaching, coach ability, and player development.

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    58 mins
  • Ep. 24: Positionless Hockey w Ryan Swain
    Oct 16 2025

    Ryan Swain(Swain's Hockey Skills & Development) is back with insight to help players develop the physical skills of a hockey player as well as to discuss the mental skills beneath them. Ryan's insight is an awesome contribution to the Swan Hockey perspective.

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    30 mins