Up My Hockey with Jason Podollan

Ep. 172 - Tavis Hansen - From Canwood To The NHL

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Tavis Hansen about going from a 300-person town and AA midget hockey to the WHL at 18 and the NHL shortly after, all because one scout saw

EP. 171 - Jared Aulin - Drafted 47th overall by the Colorado Avalanche & World Jr. Silver Medallist for Team Canada

Send us Fan Mail We talk with Jared Allen about what actually builds a strong hockey player, and why the modern chase for status can quietly crush competition, creativit

EP.170 - Unbreakable Mindset: Jackson Drum’s Story of Resilience, Faith, and Relentless Work

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Up My Hockey Podcast, Jason Podollan sits down with 18‑year‑old Jackson Drum, a former CDA (Coeur d’Alene Hockey Academy

EP. 169 - Nick Kypreos On Resilience, Role Players, And Canada’s Hockey Identity

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Nick Kypreos to trace a path from a career-ending concussion to a 25-year run in broadcasting, unpacking what resilience looks like whe

EP. 168 - Mike Guentzel - Inside The War Room: Pro Scouting, Trades, And Building Utah’s Future

Send us Fan Mail We dig into the craft of pro scouting with Mike Gensel, from how Utah builds a contender to why second effort and playoff habits separate prospects from

EP. 167 - Andy Delmore - Chicago Blackhawks Player Development Caoch - Inside The Mind of A Pro Hockey Developer

Send us Fan Mail We unpack how prospects actually turn pro with Chicago Blackhawks development coach Andy Delmore. Trust, wall play, role clarity, and coachability ancho

EP. 166 - Clint Mylmyok - Head Coach & GM of the Maryland Black Bears - Are You Coaching The Player Or The Person?

Send us Fan Mail We break down how Maryland built a winning NAHL culture, why communication beats perfect systems, and what actually gets players recruited and promoted.

EP. 165 - JP Hurlbert - From Texas To The Top Of The WHL

Send us Fan Mail A candid talk with WHL scoring leader JP Hurlbert on why fun, authenticity, and steady habits beat hype in a draft year. From Texas roots and USNTDP gri

EP. 164 - Matt O'Dette - A Player Who Makes The Team Great Beats A Great Player

Send us Fan Mail We explore how winning culture gets built, why character can beat hype, and how new NCAA rules are changing the WHL. Matt Odette shares hard truths abou

EP. 163 - Reggie Newman - How owning your game, leading with standards, and embracing physicality can still open pro doors

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Victoria Royals captain Reggie Newman to unpack role clarity, leadership, and the modern edge in a league that still builds pros. From

EP. 162 - Dennis Maxwell - Top Draft Hockey Advisor - The value of mentorship and proper guidance

Send us Fan Mail Dennis Maxwell, former NHL scout and 14-year pro, shares his journey from player to advisor and reveals the hidden factors that determine hockey success

EP. 161 - Dylan Garand - New York Rangers prospect and AHL All-Star Goaltender "Mental Game Mastery"

Send us Fan Mail Dylan Garand shares his journey from a young goalie in Victoria to becoming a New York Rangers prospect and AHL All-Star, revealing the mental technique

EP. 160 - Andrew Cristall - Proving Doubters Wrong

Send us Fan Mail Andrew Cristall shares his remarkable journey from an undersized prospect to WHL scoring leader and Washington Capitals draftee, revealing how criticism

EP. 159 - Morgan Geekie's NHL Journey - The Road to 33 Goals:

Send us Fan Mail Morgan Geekie shares his journey from small-town Manitoba to becoming a 33-goal scorer for the Boston Bruins, highlighting the importance of resilience

EP.158 - Mitch Wahl - From Spokane to Europe: 15-Year Pro Journey

Send us Fan Mail Mitch Wahl, a former second-round NHL draft pick and Memorial Cup champion, shares his 15-year professional journey from the Spokane Chiefs to European

EP. 157 - Jeremy Mylymok from CDA - His Secret Formula: Character, Leadership, and Personal Growth

Send us Fan Mail Jeremy Mylymok, former pro hockey player and current director of hockey at Coeur d'Alene Hockey Academy, shares his remarkable journey from a Calif

Ep. 156 - Craig Geekie - "Raising NHL players & good people."

Send us Fan Mail Craig Geeky shares his philosophy on raising three talented hockey players, including NHL stars Morgan and Connor, through a multi-sport approach in a s

Ep. 155 - Burt Henderson- Competing at Every Level: Bert's Path Through Professional Hockey

Send us Fan Mail Bert Henderson shares his remarkable hockey journey from BCHL champion to WHL captain to playing professionally in Japan, before becoming a coach and ho

EP. 154 - Trevor Stienburg - The Kraken's Eye: A Scouts Perspective

Send us Fan Mail Trevor Steinberg shares his hockey journey from first overall OHL draft pick to his current role as an amateur scout with the Seattle Kraken, offering i

EP.153 - Clark Wilm's Transition from Player to Coach

Send us Fan Mail Clark Wilm's journey from a small farming community in Saskatchewan to becoming an NHL player is a testament to resilience, hard work, and adaptabi