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The Dan K Show Presents

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The Dan K Show is now in podcast form! The definitive source for all things Junior Hockey, College Hockey, and beyond. Reach out to Dan and Lucas @The_DanKShow on Twitter and Facebook, and head over to @The_DanKShow on Instagram to see pictures from past events.
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Junior Hockey E10: Race in Hockey

The Dan K Show PresentsJun 10, 2020

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#144: Coach Timmy K, Islanders Hockey Club NCDC

#144: Coach Timmy K, Islanders Hockey Club NCDC

Coach Timmy K of the Islanders Hockey Club joins the show! Coaching with passion and a desire to improve players on and off the ice, Coach Tim is an institution in the hockey world

Mar 22, 202445:47
#143: Bill Weiand, Northern Cyclones (USPHL, NCDC)

#143: Bill Weiand, Northern Cyclones (USPHL, NCDC)

Bill Dubs joins the podcast from the secret coaches lounge to talk about the Northern Cyclones! With NCDC, USPHL, and every level down to Youth, the Northern Cyclones know how to build winning hockey players at all levels of the game

Feb 28, 202434:45
#142: Lee Lansdowne, Cincinnati Jr Cyclones (USPHL)

#142: Lee Lansdowne, Cincinnati Jr Cyclones (USPHL)

Head Coach Lee Lansdowne joins the show to talk all things Jr Cyclones! Coach Lansdowne found himself with mere weeks to build a hockey team, but has turned this challenge into an opportunity to bring positive change to an organization with close ties to him.

Feb 28, 202436:40
#141: NCDC This Week Ep. 13 - Power Rankings 2/27/24

#141: NCDC This Week Ep. 13 - Power Rankings 2/27/24

Dan and Lucas are fresh off their FloHockey powered scouting mission to dissect the latest and greatest in the NCDC

Feb 28, 202426:18
#140: NCDC This Week Ep. 12 - Playoff Updates

#140: NCDC This Week Ep. 12 - Playoff Updates

The Dan K Show gives a preview of the NCDC Playoff picture, including story-lines to watch as the NCDC heads towards the end of the regular season

Feb 28, 202424:43
#139: NCDC Power Rankings Feb 6th, 2024

#139: NCDC Power Rankings Feb 6th, 2024

The Dan K Show presents the most recent NCDC Power Rankings, looking at the the top-10 teams in the National Collegiate Development Conference.


For more information, head to NCDCHockey.com

Feb 07, 202426:07
#138: NCDC This Week - PAL Clinches and Late Surges

#138: NCDC This Week - PAL Clinches and Late Surges

This week, PAL clinches a playoff berth, while teams in the #3 through #6 seed are fighting for every point. With playoffs around the corner, which teams will make a run?

Feb 02, 202437:52
#137: B.G.P. Selects with Coach Smulevitch

#137: B.G.P. Selects with Coach Smulevitch

The boys invite Coach Smulevitch, long time listener and third time caller, onto the show! Coach Smulevitch enters the world of summer hockey with BGP Selects, a program dedicated to providing a professional experience during the summer months

Jan 24, 202429:55
#136: NCDC Commissioner Kevin Abrams

#136: NCDC Commissioner Kevin Abrams

Head of the NCDC Kevin Abrams talks with Dan and Lucas during the NCDC Frozen Futures Showcase in Idaho Falls

Dec 26, 202346:23
#135: NCDC This Week Episode 9 - Divisional Races

#135: NCDC This Week Episode 9 - Divisional Races

While PAL has jumped out to a commanding lead, the race for the Mountain and New England divisions is only getting closer. Which teams will pull away? Or will it stay close until the finish?


Nov 29, 202324:28
#134: Dan K Show LIVE With Nashville Spartans

#134: Dan K Show LIVE With Nashville Spartans

Dan and Lucas head to Music City to talk Spartans hockey! For more info, go to https://www.nashvillespartanshockey.com/

Nov 15, 202338:29
#133: Dan Hodge, Head Coach Twin City Thunder

#133: Dan Hodge, Head Coach Twin City Thunder

After the horrific events in the LA area of Maine, Head Coach Dan Hodge joins the podcast to talk about the start of the recovery for the town and its people, and the effect something like this has on the players and himself

Nov 02, 202327:24
#132: Matsvei and Siamion Marshchanok, The Potomac to Pueblo Pipeline

#132: Matsvei and Siamion Marshchanok, The Potomac to Pueblo Pipeline

The "Super Marshchanok" Twins join the Dan K Show! Joined by coaches from the Potomac Patriots and Pueblo Bulls, the two sides are excited to announce that the Marshchanok twins have been tendered by the Pueblo Bulls at the Tier-II level

Oct 24, 202341:19
#131: Florida Junior Blades Coaching Staff (USPHL Premier/Elite)

#131: Florida Junior Blades Coaching Staff (USPHL Premier/Elite)

Head Coach Doug Rose and Assistant Coach Ryan Cote sit down with Dan and Lucas at the Florida Cup to talk about the program, competing in the Florida Division, and how they bring a modern view of coaching to the ice. For more info, go to FloridaJrBlades.com

Oct 18, 202350:27
#130: NCDC This Week Ep.5 - Instagram Live

#130: NCDC This Week Ep.5 - Instagram Live

Dan and Lucas went live from @NCDCJrHockey to break down the latests news from a crazy week around the NCDC. CT Jr Rangers Head Coach and Dan K Show Senior Contributor Jim Henkel joins the live for a Mid-Atlantic update

Oct 18, 202357:12
#129: The Dan K Show '23-'24 Ep. 3 - Instagram Live Premier and Elite Showcases

#129: The Dan K Show '23-'24 Ep. 3 - Instagram Live Premier and Elite Showcases

Dan and Lucas hosted an Instagram Live show this week! These shows are a great way to interact with fans and answer questions live on the air Follow @The_DanKShow on Instagram to be notified when The Dan K Show goes live!

Oct 13, 202338:54
#128: The Dan K Show '23-'24 - Episode 1

#128: The Dan K Show '23-'24 - Episode 1

USPHL opening weekend has come and gone, and a few teams are making the most out of their early slate of games. Stay up to date with USPHl Premier and Elite hockey with The Dan K Show!

Oct 04, 202327:25
#127: NCDC This Week Ep.4 - NCDC Power Rankings 10/3/23

#127: NCDC This Week Ep.4 - NCDC Power Rankings 10/3/23

The Dan K Show is back, and ready to rank the teams in the NCDC! For the first time ever, The Dan K Show ranks the Top-10 best teams in the 18 team Tier II league. Did they get it right? Let the boys know @The_DanKShow on X

Oct 04, 202318:31
#126: NCDC This Week Ep.3 - Week 1 Wrap Up

#126: NCDC This Week Ep.3 - Week 1 Wrap Up

The boys dive into Week 1 NCDC results and make some wild assumptions off of very little data aka The Dan K Show Specialty. Stay tuned for a preview of their weekend at the BJB Shootout!

Sep 27, 202336:28
#125: NCDC This Week Ep.2 - '23-'24 Previews and First Week Picks

#125: NCDC This Week Ep.2 - '23-'24 Previews and First Week Picks

NCDC This Week is ready for puck drop on the '23-'24 season! Listen as Dan and Lucas recap the exhibition schedule and provide their locks of the week for the opening weekend of NCDC games

Sep 21, 202321:40
#124: Jeremy Blumes, Head Coach and General Manager Ontario Jr. Reign (USPHL Premier)

#124: Jeremy Blumes, Head Coach and General Manager Ontario Jr. Reign (USPHL Premier)

A native of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Blumes has been involved in hockey for over twenty years in a number of roles: Player, Coach, and Manager at the Junior A, B, Midget AAA, and AA levels, Scout, Mentor, Coach Coordinator, Board Member, Consultant, Web Developer, and Commissioner of the Calgary Summer Hockey League. Jeremy uses this experience to mold his players into the best versions of themselves, and create a competitive program on the west coast

Aug 30, 202330:27
#123: Domenick DiCicco, San Diego Sabers (USPHL Premier)

#123: Domenick DiCicco, San Diego Sabers (USPHL Premier)

Friend of the show and fellow Jersey guy Dom joins the show! Dom is a great asset to the Sabers as he combines a passion and knowledge for hockey with a willingness to embrace the fun side of the game. We talk recruitment, Cali Cup, and then get off the rails after Dom takes his stab at "The Fastest Minute In Hockey"

Aug 30, 202337:05
#122: Toby Harris, GM/Head Coach Jersey Hitmen (NCDC)

#122: Toby Harris, GM/Head Coach Jersey Hitmen (NCDC)

Jersey Hitmen Coach Toby Harris joins the #SUMMERSESSIONS! While new players enter and move on from the Hitmen system, Coach Harris, along with Jim Hunt, provide a steady force for a program that has consistently been at the top of standing year after year

Aug 29, 202330:03
#121: Las Vegas Thunderbirds (USPHL Premier)

#121: Las Vegas Thunderbirds (USPHL Premier)

Ownership and Coaches of the Las Vegas Thunderbirds join the show! The T-Birds play in the competitive USPHL Pacific Division, and come into the season emboldened by their first trip to USPHL Nationals this past season

Aug 28, 202344:58
#120: Jacob Smulevitch, Columbia Infantry (USPHL Premier/Elite)

#120: Jacob Smulevitch, Columbia Infantry (USPHL Premier/Elite)

Jacob Smulevitch, current "Most-Listened To" award winner and Coach of the Columbia Infantry stops by to talk with Dan and Lucas. Coach Smules brings his passion and experience to the bench as he prepares players to achieve their goals and develop their skills.

Aug 28, 202346:39
#119: Kenny Miller, Toledo Cherokee (USPHL Premier)

#119: Kenny Miller, Toledo Cherokee (USPHL Premier)

Cherokee Head Coach Kenny Miller joins the #SUMMERSESSIONS! Coach Miller looks to build on his track record of success in a community that comes out in force to support the Cherokee each and every home game.

Aug 24, 202340:58
#118: Naomi Baechler, Las Vegas Thunderbirds (USPHL Premier)

#118: Naomi Baechler, Las Vegas Thunderbirds (USPHL Premier)

Vegas Thunderbirds goalie and Yale commit Naomi Baechler joins the podcast! Naomi talks with The Dan K Show about her excitement for Yale, and why she chose the USPHL and the Thunderbirds as the next stop on her incredible hockey journey

Aug 23, 202318:05
#117: Marty Quarters, Idaho Falls Spud Kings (NCDC)

#117: Marty Quarters, Idaho Falls Spud Kings (NCDC)

It's year two for the Idaho Falls Spud Kings AKA the Potato Zaddies, and HC Marty Quarters joins the show! After a first year of ups and downs, the Spud Kings went to work in their first NCDC Draft with the goal of building a young talented team with an eye towards the future.

Aug 21, 202339:03
#116: Ogden Mustangs (NCDC)

#116: Ogden Mustangs (NCDC)

Owner Sean Wilmert and HC/Miami Vice Villain Kenny Orlando stop by the #SUMMERSESSIONS!. With Ogden's recent movie to the Tier II NCDC, the Mustangs feel they are ready for the challenges of ahead of them. An incredible place to play, the Mustangs support players both on and off the ice, and provide a premier playing destination for any hockey player

Aug 18, 202351:16
#115: Fort Wayne Spacemen (USPHL Premier/Elite)

#115: Fort Wayne Spacemen (USPHL Premier/Elite)

Premier HC Kaleigh Schrock and Elite HC Cam Wirick join The Dan K Show for a really fun episode! We recap the Spacemen season, including a trip to USPHL Nationals, talk about the Midwest Elite expansion, and debate the finer points of amphibians. Its always a great time talking to the Spacemen, and an even better time to play for them! FWspacemen.com for more info


Aug 17, 202353:47
#114: Louis Educate, Utica Junior Comets (NCDC)

#114: Louis Educate, Utica Junior Comets (NCDC)

Coach Educate joins the show to talk NCDC Hockey! Coach Educate is one of the best young coaches in game, helping to lay a foundation for the future of hockey to grow. A tough competitor, Coach Educate instills those same beliefs in his players as he prepares them for the next level

Aug 16, 202334:01
#113: Bobby and Ali Ruddle, Rogue Valley Royals (USPHL Premier)

#113: Bobby and Ali Ruddle, Rogue Valley Royals (USPHL Premier)

Bobby and Ali Ruddle join the show to talk about the supportive and competitive environment that can be found at Rogue Valley. More than a great hockey team, the Royals promote development and camaraderie amongst its players and community

Aug 15, 202337:23
#112: Nick Perri, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights GM (NCDC, USPHL Premier/Elite)

#112: Nick Perri, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights GM (NCDC, USPHL Premier/Elite)

Nick Perri joins the #SUMMERSESSIONS to talk WBS Knights hockey! As a GM with a wealth of experience, Nick knows the ins and outs of the hockey landscape, and has an eye for talents as he looks to continue the Knights winning ways

Aug 15, 202339:47
#111: Chase Crawshaw: GM, Motor City Gamblers (USPHL Premier/Elite)

#111: Chase Crawshaw: GM, Motor City Gamblers (USPHL Premier/Elite)

Gamblers GM Chase Crawshaw joins the show to talk about USPHL Elite expansion, and why having a good GM is so important to a team's success.

Aug 09, 202324:08
#110: Potomac Patriots (USPHL Premier/Elite)

#110: Potomac Patriots (USPHL Premier/Elite)

Coach Alex Grose and Executive VP/GM RJ Zeigler join the #SUMMERSESSIONS. Everyone is on vacation (except Lucas) but they still found a way to talk some Patriots hockey. Learn more about the program, and why players and parents love the camaraderie off the ice just as much as they love the play and development on the ice

Aug 04, 202338:33
#109: Darren Naylor, GM/Head Coach Rock Spring Grizzlies (NCDC)

#109: Darren Naylor, GM/Head Coach Rock Spring Grizzlies (NCDC)

On the heels of the ownership group, Head Coach and GM Darren Naylor joins the show! Coach Naylor aka Nails brings a more team focused perspective, talking about recruiting a team in an organizations first off-season, and getting ready to compete at the Tier II level.

Aug 03, 202333:36
#108: Wes Mussio, Owner of Rock Springs Grizzlies (NCDC)

#108: Wes Mussio, Owner of Rock Springs Grizzlies (NCDC)

Wes Mussio, Owner of the newest addition to the NCDC stops by the show! Wes shares his unique hockey story that has led him to this point, and highlights why he believes that Rock Springs will become a Tier II powerhouse. Wes also gives hockey fans a look into the mindset of an owner who wants to win, just as much as he wants to develop young talent

Aug 01, 202328:51
#107: Tyler Casillo and Neil Breen, Atlanta Mad Hatters (USPHL)

#107: Tyler Casillo and Neil Breen, Atlanta Mad Hatters (USPHL)

Tyler and Neil join The Dan K Show to talk about their upcoming season as co-head coaches of the Atlanta Mad Hatters! Tyler and Neil have decades of combined hockey experience, and they are excited to leverage that experience to build on the success of the Mad Hatters program

Jul 31, 202334:57
#106: Jim Henkel, Connecticut Junior Rangers (NCDC)

#106: Jim Henkel, Connecticut Junior Rangers (NCDC)

Jim Henkel has appeared on Dan K Show Broadcasts, announcement videos, and multiple podcast throughout The Dan K Show's existence. He is a regular guest because of his ability to cut through the noise and deliver pointed analysis and commentary that is sure to elevate any broadcast, as well as provide guidance and advice for young hockey players all around the world.

Jul 28, 202342:07
#105: Jay Witta, Minnesota Blue Ox (USPHL)

#105: Jay Witta, Minnesota Blue Ox (USPHL)

Show favorite Jay Witta joins the podcast! Now in his 8th year as Owner/GM/Head Coach of the Minnesota Blue Ox, Coach Witta is a great resource when it comes to understanding how the on-ice product and business development of Junior Hockey collide. Find out more at Blueoxhockey.com

Jul 26, 202340:19
#104: Garrett and Brett Strot, Tampa Bay Juniors (USPHL)

#104: Garrett and Brett Strot, Tampa Bay Juniors (USPHL)

The Dan K Show joined the Strot brothers for some golf, sunshine, and hockey talk! Listen to the Dan K Show's first poolside podcast and see if the Strots can survive the fastest minute in hockey, Minor Chats!

Jul 11, 202344:19
#103: Mike Marcou, PAL Junior Islanders (NCDC)

#103: Mike Marcou, PAL Junior Islanders (NCDC)

PAL NCDC Head Coach Mike Marcou joins the podcast! Coach marcou talks about his Junior Islanders and their Dineen Cup winning season, plus takes his turn in "the fastest minute in hockey" with Minor Chats

Jul 05, 202329:37
#102: Dan Hodge, Twin City Thunder (NCDC)

#102: Dan Hodge, Twin City Thunder (NCDC)

Twin City Thunder NCDC Head Coach Dan Hodge joins the pod! Coach Hodge, often referred to as Hodgey Baby or Sonic The Hodgehog, is always a great interview! We talk Twin City, the incredible community in Maine, and future plans for a #Broliage business?!

Jun 28, 202336:52
#101: Triston Jensen, Battle Creek Kernels (USPHL Premier)

#101: Triston Jensen, Battle Creek Kernels (USPHL Premier)

Always happy to have Coach Jensen on the podcast! This time, Dan and Lucas talk to coach about his upcoming season, how players can approach their social media presence, and the importance of staying focused during the hockey season

Jun 27, 202343:53
#100: Scott Sturgeon, Metro Jets (USPHL Premier/Elite)

#100: Scott Sturgeon, Metro Jets (USPHL Premier/Elite)

It's The Dan K Show's 100th episode! This milestone wouldn't be complete without talking to one of our favorites, Scott Sturgeon. Scott has coached, scouted, and advised his way across the hockey landscape, and now his insight is finally in recorded form. Listen to one of our favorite conversations we've had up until now, and hopefully you take away as much as we did!

Jun 26, 202353:36
#99: Matt Maniglia, Elmira Impact (USPHL Elite)

#99: Matt Maniglia, Elmira Impact (USPHL Elite)

Coach Maniglia joins the podcast to talk about his role with the Elmira Impact, why the team chose to rebrand, and how an organization like Elmira works hard to provide players with a great experience

Jun 21, 202329:60
#98: Tyler Holske, Head Coach South Shore Kings (USPHL NCDC)

#98: Tyler Holske, Head Coach South Shore Kings (USPHL NCDC)

"No Holds Barred" Holske joins the Dan K Show to talk about his Dineen Cup appearance, SSK Summer Camps, and what sets South Shore apart as one of the premier Tier II destinations

Jun 19, 202335:49
#97: Summer Sessions With Mike Stanaway (CT Jr Rangers USPHL Premier)

#97: Summer Sessions With Mike Stanaway (CT Jr Rangers USPHL Premier)

Coach Mike Stanaway joins Dan and Lucas to talk about his new coaching position with the CT JR Rangers, and what he plans to bring to the USPHL Premier team playing out of Chelsea Piers in Connecticut

Jun 08, 202347:57
#96: Just Chillin' with Dan and Lucas

#96: Just Chillin' with Dan and Lucas

It's the off-season! ...oh wait it's the off-season. Not much going in terms of huge news, so this week Dan and Lucas give some insight into how they recover from a long season of traveling around the country and covering hockey. Kick back, relax, and enter the conversation with The Dan K Show!

May 23, 202337:16
#95: Pueblo Bulls 2023 NCDC Draft Class
May 12, 202342:08