Swan Hockey

S3Ep27 - NAHLShowcase + Minnesota Hockey

The NAHL Blaine, Minnesota Showcase is one of the biggest events on the junior hockey schedule each year. Brendan Collins(Neutral Zone) and Eric break it down and also di

S3Ep26 - New College Rules? Again?

College hockey could more changes via The Protect College Sports Act. Bill and Eric start to discuss it. Join Season Pass Rewards to earn points for listening to the Swa

S3Ep25 - So you work hard? So what? with Ryan Swain (Skills & Development)

Ryan Swain from Swain's Hockey Skills & Development brought up an interesting and valid point on social media. Start unlocking your potential and join Ryan and Eric

S3Ep24 - USHL Fall Classic with Brendan Collins (Neutral Zone)

Neutral Zone co-owner Brendan Collins is back. He and Eric discuss the 2026 USHL Fall Classic; the strengths, the weaknesses, the youth side of the event, and the USHL!

S3Ep23 - Youth Hockey to NHL Timeline

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 f

S3Ep22 - Reviewing NAHL/NA3HL Season Opening with J.T. Tarantino (NJ Titans NAHL)

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. Jo

S3Ep21 - Wolves vs World with R.C. Lyke (West Chester NCDC)

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 ex

S3Ep20 - The ACHA

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

S3Ep19 - The Future of 18u with Justin Friedman(Madison USHL)

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 Pod

S3Ep18 - Rob LaLonde(Buttendz)

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 chal

S3Ep17 - Trends(NCAA, CHL, USHL, Youth Hockey) with Neutral Zone

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 late

S3Ep16 - Training Camps + 18u vs Tier 3 Junior

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.

S3Ep15 - NJ Titans(NAHL) with George Haviland

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 R

S3Ep14 - Leo Gould (Moncton QMJHL)

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 importanc

S3Ep13 - The State of Junior Hockey

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

S3Ep12 - Justin Friedman(Madison USHL)

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 comp

S3Ep11 - Tony Zasowski(NCDC Commissioner)

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

S3Ep10 - Quad 'A' with Clanko Media

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 Seas

S3Ep9 - A New Season in Corpus Christi

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 Reward

S3Ep8 - Cut from the NAHL & USHL

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 Rewa