Collegiate forward Skye Gonzalez joins Adam to talk women's hockey in North Texas — from the Dallas Stars Elite program to Marian University in Wisconsin. Skye gets real about the pressure of choosing a college path, why girls hockey is anything but soft, being your own toughest critic, and the advice she'd give every young skater coming up behind her.
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Kelly Clymer returns to The Face Off Spot for an honest conversation about the pressures facing coaches, players, parents, and officials. Kelly and Adam discuss difficult coaching decisions, tryout communication, referee relationships, youth hockey economics, and the emotional burden that can come with leading a team.
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Sports management representative and youth coach Destin Edgington joins Adam Larson to discuss growing up in Utah hockey, connecting with Theo Fleury, transitioning from player to coach, helping young athletes avoid burnout, and creating international playing opportunities in Sweden, Finland, and beyond.
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Arlington Attack head coach Nick Crimmins joins Adam to discuss his hockey journey, from attending the first Dallas Stars game in Texas to playing and training in Slovakia. They break down why skating is the foundation of player development, how backchecking and gap control support a complete 200-foot game, and why players need unstructured ice time to build creativity and hockey IQ. Nick also introduces Bar Down Hockey, an Arlington training facility designed for shooting, stickhandling, passing, and off-ice skill development.
MoreThis week we welcome Amarillo Ice Sports Owner and President, Austin Sutter.
MoreAfter a relaxing off season it's time to get back to work. We would like to welcome Coach Ryan Pfeiffer back to the podcast.
MoreThis week we have a very special Championship episode with Coach Braden Brown, Kenny Tyler, and Garrett Lindley! Tune in!
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Former NHL tough guy Kurtis “Gabriel” Gabriel joins Adam to talk hockey, ego, spirituality, psilocybin, pride tape, and what “permanent happiness” really means. This episode goes far beyond the rink, exploring identity, compassion, and how athletes can grow into something bigger than the game..
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Adam sits down with returning guest and hockey media personality Jeff Fink to talk about the rise of Texas hockey, adult-league culture, and the journey from fan to podcaster to industry insider. A nostalgic, funny, and heartfelt conversation about creativity, community, and why hockey people are just built differently.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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