Sharpening Your Edge

The Habits of a Stanley Cup Champion: Rob Scuderi

In this episode of Sharpening Your Edge, two-time Stanley Cup Champion and NCAA National Champion Rob Scuderi joins Chuck and Erik to share the remarkable journey that to

Breaking Ice, Building Legacies: How Women in Hockey Are Shaping the Next Generation

Women’s hockey isn’t just having a moment—it is building an empire. From record-breaking professional crowds to explosive grassroots growth, the secret engine driving thi

Best Of: Building Better Humans Through Youth Hockey

What are we actually building through youth hockey? In this special compilation episode of Sharpening Your Edge, host Timothy Kimo Brien pulls back the curtain on youth s

From Backyard Dreams to Olympic Gold & The Walter Cup: Hayley Scamurra's Championship Journey

What does it take to turn a childhood dream into Olympic gold and professional hockey history? In this episode of Sharpening Your Edge, hosts Chuck and Erik sit down with

The Power of Connection: Supporting Athletes' Mental Health with Dr. Kent Corso

BioDr. Kent A. Corso is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst. His career in suicidology began over 20 years ago, while serving in the U.S

Belief, Growth & Championship Culture with Montreal Victoire's Skylar Irving

In this episode of Sharpening Your Edge, Chuck sits down with PWHL Walter Cup Champion Skylar Irving to discuss her journey from backyard rinks in Kingston, Massachusetts

Give More, Be More: Jeff Lovecchio’s Blueprint to "Be Where Your Feet Are"

We sat down with Jeff Lovecchio to discuss the mindset that has shaped both his hockey career and his life: “Give More, Be More.” From earning a spot in the Boston Bruin

"Teaching the How and the Why" with Power Skating Specialist Lindsay Tilley

Are you caught in the "frenzy" of youth hockey? Lindsay Tilley joins us to debunk the biggest misconceptions about skating development—including why there are no "one-les

It’s About Building Something”— Redefining Development and Creating a Lasting Legacy in Women’s Hockey with Kathy Pippy.

The Trailblazer’s RoadmapHow do you go from starting a local 12U team to scouting for the PWHL? In this episode, we sit down with Kathy Pippy, a pioneer who helped build

Exploring the Legacy of Gordie Howe: Life Lessons from his son Dr. Murray Howe

What does true greatness look like beyond fame and success? In this powerful episode, Dr. Murray Howe shares the deeply personal story behind his book Nine Lessons I Lear

Resilience Isn’t Something You’re Born With — It’s Something You Build with Topher "Toph" Scott

Hockey development expert Topher Scott dives deep into the importance of resilience for young athletes. In a world where youth sports are becoming more intense and compet

There’s No Textbook for the Direct Path”: Craig Desjarlais on Hockey Development

Everyone Has Their Own Path In this episode of Sharpening Your Edge, Craig Desjarlais breaks down one of the most misunderstood truths in youth hockey development: there

"We're All Survivors of Something-- Choose the Harder Path, That's Where Growth Lives." A Conversation with Dr. Kaleb Dahlgren

“We’re all standing at crossroads.” The question is—what path will you choose? In this episode, Kaleb Dahlgren reflects on loss, recovery, and the mindset that helped him

This Is a Really Special Time for Women’s Hockey: New York Sirens Head Coach Greg Fargo

From outdoor rinks in Ontario to leading one of the fastest-growing professional leagues in sports, Greg Fargo breaks down what truly matters in player development. This

Confidence Comes From the Work You Put In: Insight from Elite S&C Coach Anthony Morando

The primary focus of this podcast episode is our enlightening conversation with Anthony Morando, a distinguished strength and conditioning coach renowned for his expertis

What Scouts Really Look For: Inside the Mind of WHL Scout Chase Fuchs

What does it really take to advance in hockey today?Chase Fuchs breaks down what separates players who move on from those who plateau. Learn how scouts evaluate hockey IQ

Practice How You Play: From pond hockey to Olympic gold with Monique Lamoureux-Morando

Behind every iconic Olympic moment are thousands of quiet, unglamorous reps. From frozen ponds in North Dakota to the Olympic podium, Monique shares a masterclass in ath

You Can’t Out-Train a Bad Diet: Performance Nutrition That Actually Works

Hydration, sleep, carbs, creatine—what actually matters?We cut through the noise and talk performance nutrition that works in the real world, whether you’re at a tourname

Transforming Youth Sports: A Call for Cultural Responsibility

Seth Taylor joins us to provide a profound commentary on the current state of youth sports, and reveals the complexities and challenges inherent in the system.  Every ho

Rising Together: Tiana McIntyre’s Utah Roots, Trail to Delaware’s Inaugural D-I Season, and Her Mission to Empower Young Girls in Hockey

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tiana McIntyre, captain and senior defender for the University of Delaware Division I women’s hockey team, whose journey is an