In the celebratory 200th episode of The Faceoff Spot, host Adam Larson reunites with early guests and friends Steve Castillo, Ringo Newman, and Garrett Weitzel to reflect on the show's journey and their shared passion for coaching youth hockey. They dive into the lessons learned from coaching, the evolving role of a mentor, the challenges of modern youth sports, and the importance of community in the hockey world. With heartfelt stories, humor, and gratitude, this milestone episode captures what makes hockey—and podcasting—so rewarding.

On this episode of The Faceoff Spot, Adam chats with hockey creator Babs about content, coaching in the Fed, and embracing failure as part of growth. They dive into real stories, real advice, and what it means to stay authentic in a fast-moving media world.

This week on The Faceoff Spot, hockey dad Brandon Wilson joins Adam Larson to share his journey from rookie parent to goalie guru and team manager. He also spotlights Mission Equipped, a nonprofit empowering military and first responder families through youth sports.