# Spengler Cup

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#51 - Coach A & Gards | From Minor to Pro: In-Season Training, Schedules & Team Culture

In Episode 51 of The Hockey Lab Podcast, Coach A and Coach Gards cover a little bit of everything — from the infamous "beep test vs. beef test" slip-up, to pros vs. joes moments at GRP HQ, to the wild sticks and setups some of our players bring through the door. But the real meat of the convo dive…

#57 Sylvie Vilaca | Eat. Sleep. Perform. Repeat. — Building Fuel & Recovery Habits Like the Pros

In this episode of The Hockey Lab Podcast, Coach A, Coach Gards, and Sylvie dig into one of the biggest challenges for athletes — fueling properly. From moose meat chili to late-night snacks, they break down how nutrition, sleep, and recovery tie directly into performance. You'll learn: 🔥 Why most…

#58 Matteo Di Blasio | Triple-A Late Bloomer, JR/Pro League Stories, & How Modern Kids Develop

In Episode ___ of The Hockey Lab Podcast, Coach A and Coach Gards sit down with GRP coach Mateo DeBlasio to unpack one of the most unconventional hockey journeys we've ever featured. From house league at 12 years old… to AA, AAA, Junior C, OJHL, NOJHL, GOJHL, D3 NCAA, and even pro hockey in the FP…

#59 - Coach A & Gards | Late Games, Tournament Chaos & Building Teams That Actually Work

Episode 59 dives into a bunch of things every hockey family deals with but no one really talks about — late-night game times, rink shortages, kids getting home at 1AM, and how it impacts performance the next day. We get into tournament season too. Silver Stick, Buffalo, Vaughan, Marlies… it's non-…

#60 - Coach A & Gards | 5 Things Every Hockey Player Needs to Nail (From Multitasking to Consistency)

In this episode of The Hockey Lab Podcast, Coach A and Coach Gards break down five core things every hockey player needs to nail — regardless of position, level, or age. From watching the World Juniors in Christmas pajamas to skating with pros, the conversation starts light and quickly gets real. …

#61 - Coach A & Gards | ODR Stories, World Junior Fallout, and the Path to the NHL (Zhilkin & Barkey)

In this episode of The Hockey Lab Podcast, Coaches A and Gards usher in 2026 by exploring the enchantment of outdoor hockey and the tough realities of international competition. From wild anecdotes at local outdoor rinks to the intense scrutiny of Canada's World Junior performance, the hosts delve…

#62 - Saul Isaksson-Hurst| The Premier League Blueprint, 1v1 Methodology, and the Science of Scoring

In this episode of The Hockey Lab Podcast, Coaches A and Gards bridge the gap between the rink and the pitch by welcoming world-renowned individual skill specialist Saul Isaksson-Hurst. With over 20 years of experience at elite academies like Chelsea and Tottenham, Saul joins the lab to break down …

#63 - Denver Barkey| The NHL Call, Mental Game & What It Really Takes to Stick

Denver Barkey returns to The Hockey Lab Podcast to break down the moment every player dreams of — getting the call to the NHL. From packing his bags in under an hour… to skating at Madison Square Garden… to learning how to be a pro every single day, Barkey shares what the jump from junior to the A…

#64 – Ty Dellandrea | Rebuild vs Cup Contender Mindsets, NHL Poise & Why Parents Need to Back Off

What's the real difference between playing on a Stanley Cup contender… and a rebuilding team? In this episode of The Hockey Lab Podcast, NHL forward Ty Dellandrea breaks down the mindset shift between Dallas and San Jose, what it actually takes to stay consistent at the NHL level, and why developm…

#65 - Gary Roberts | Minor Hockey Problems, The Olympics & Why Sacrifice Is The Only Shortcut

Is the minor hockey system actually building better players — or just keeping kids busy until the off-season? In this episode of The Hockey Lab Podcast, Coach A and Coach Gards welcome back NHL legend and GRP founder Gary Roberts for a wide-open conversation about development, sacrifice, and wha…