The Hockey Review Podcast

Finding Your Flow State in Hockey (ft. Mark Cheremeta) - Episode 12

Going from Tier III juniors to getting invited to the Florida Panther's rookie development camp in 3 seasons is not something you see every day. However, this was Mark Cheremeta's story. In this episode, we sit down with Mark to break down one of the most unique hockey journeys you'll hear. After stepping away from AAA hockey, Mark worked his way through Tier III juniors, earned a spot in the USHL, attended a Florida Panthers Development Camp, committed to play Division I hockey all in a span of 3 seasons. His story is a masterclass in resilience, patience, and betting on yourself when everyone else thinks your window has closed. But this conversation goes far beyond hockey. Today, Mark is a mindset coach who helps athletes and high performers unlock their potential through mental performance principles, flow state, and the Law of Detachment. We dive into how letting go of outcomes can actually improve performance, why chasing results often holds players back, and how athletes can create the conditions to consistently access flow state. Mark shares lessons from every stage of his journey—from being overlooked and doubted, to earning opportunities at the highest levels of amateur hockey, to playing professionally overseas in Belarus. His perspective on adversity, confidence, and personal growth offers valuable lessons for players both on and off the ice. If you're trying to make juniors, earn a college commitment, overcome setbacks, improve your mindset, or find your flow state as an athlete, this episode is packed with actionable insights. 📌 Topics Covered: ✅ Leaving AAA hockey and finding a new path ✅ Playing Tier III juniors and earning opportunities ✅ Making the jump to the USHL ✅ Attending Florida Panthers Development Camp ✅ Committing to Division I hockey ✅ Facing adversity and returning to juniors ✅ Playing at Ohio State University ✅ The mindset behind long-term success ✅ Understanding the Law of Detachment ✅ How to find and maintain flow state ✅ Building confidence without relying on results ✅ Life as a professional hockey player in Belarus 🎧 Subscribe for more hockey development stories, performance psychology, college hockey insight, and conversations designed to help players reach the next level. #HockeyPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hockeypodcast] #FlowState [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/flowstate] #MentalPerformance [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalperformance] #USHL [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ushl] #OhioStateHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ohiostatehockey] #D1Hockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/d1hockey] #HockeyDevelopment [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hockeydevelopment] #Mindset [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mindset] #LawOfDetachment [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lawofdetachment] #ProHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/prohockey] #JuniorHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/juniorhockey]

Teams Always Regret Cutting this Guy (ft. Todd Goehring) - Episode 11

Teams regretted cutting him—and this is why. In this episode, we sit down with Todd Goehring to break down his full hockey journey from youth hockey in New Jersey, to playing juniors in the NAHL and USHL, to playing Division I hockey at Sacred Heart University, and eventually competing at the pro level in the ECHL and SPHL. We dive into what it really takes to move up levels in hockey, how to handle getting cut or overlooked, and why some players keep advancing while others fall off. Todd shares the mindset, habits, and decisions that helped him stick—and why teams often regret letting certain players go. We also get into something most players aren’t prepared for: life after hockey. Todd talks about how he transitioned away from the game and used the discipline he built as an athlete to become an entrepreneur—starting and growing multiple online businesses. If you’re thinking about what comes after hockey, this part matters just as much as anything on the ice. If you’re trying to make juniors, play college hockey, go pro, or figure out your next step after the game, this episode gives you a real, honest blueprint. 📌 Topics Covered: ✅ How to go from youth hockey to NAHL & USHL ✅ What it takes to play Division I hockey (Sacred Heart University) ✅ The reality of playing pro hockey (ECHL & SPHL) ✅ How to handle getting cut and still move forward ✅ Mindset and habits that separate long-term players ✅ Transitioning out of hockey and building a new path ✅ Starting multiple online businesses after sports 🎧 Subscribe for more hockey development stories, junior hockey insight, and real conversations about life in and after the game. #HockeyPodcast #USHL #NAHL #ECHL #SPHL #D1Hockey #HockeyDevelopment #LifeAfterHockey #Entrepreneurship #ProHockey

The New England Prep Hockey Life (ft. Joe Vingi) - Episode 10

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Joe Vingi to break down his full hockey journey—from growing up playing in Rhode Island, to attending junior boarding school at Hillside, to developing at The Winchendon School, grinding through juniors in the AJHL and NAHL, and ultimately securing a Division III commitment to Suffolk University in Boston. Joe walks us through what New England prep hockey is really like, how boarding school shaped him both on and off the ice. We dive into the realities of chasing the next level, dealing with adversity, handling tough coaches, and learning how to stay resilient when things don’t go your way. We also talk about how his perspective has changed now that he’s coaching—what players often misunderstand about development, how to properly respond to hard coaching, and why adversity is one of the most important parts of a hockey career. Whether you’re a prep player trying to move on to juniors, a junior player chasing a college commitment, a parent navigating the New England hockey landscape, or a coach working with young athletes, this episode is packed with real insight and experience from someone who lived it. 📌 Topics Covered: ✅ Growing up playing hockey in Rhode Island ✅ Life at Hillside junior boarding school ✅ Development at The Winchendon School ✅ Playing juniors in the AJHL and NAHL ✅ Earning a D3 commitment to Suffolk University ✅ Handling tough coaches and adversity ✅ Lessons learned from playing and coaching 🎧 Listen to the full episode and subscribe for more stories from the New England prep and junior hockey world. #HockeyPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hockeypodcast] #NewEnglandHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/newenglandhockey] #PrepHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/prephockey] #AJHL [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ajhl] #NAHL [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nahl] #D3Hockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/d3hockey] #SuffolkUniversity [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/suffolkuniversity] #PrepHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/prephockey] #BoardingSchoolHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/boardingschoolhockey] #HockeyLife [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hockeylife]

Finding Your Role in Hockey (ft. Jackson Ebbott) - Episode 9

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Jackson Ebbott to break down his unique hockey journey and the importance of finding your role in the game. From growing up playing youth hockey in California, to making the leap to AAA hockey in Canada, to competing in New England prep hockey at Salisbury School, Jackson shares the winding path that ultimately led him through the BCHL, the NAHL, and finally to the University of Oregon in the ACHA. Jackson opens up about the challenges of constantly adapting to new environments, earning opportunities at each level, and learning how to contribute in different roles as the competition got tougher. We dive deep into how self-awareness, buy-in, and versatility can extend your hockey career—especially when the path isn’t linear. Whether you’re a player navigating your own journey, a parent trying to understand the many routes through hockey, or a fan who loves honest conversations about development and resilience, this episode is packed with perspective, lessons, and real talk. 📌 Topics Covered: ✅ Growing up playing youth hockey in California ✅ Moving to Canada to play AAA hockey ✅ New England prep hockey at Salisbury School ✅ Experiences in the BCHL and NAHL ✅ Transitioning to college hockey at the University of Oregon (ACHA) ✅ Learning how to find and embrace your role at every level 🎧 Listen to the full episode and subscribe for more hockey stories and insights! #HockeyPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hockeypodcast] #HockeyJourney [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hockeyjourney] #ACHAHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/achahockey] #JuniorHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/juniorhockey] #PrepHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/prephockey] #HockeyDevelopment [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hockeydevelopment] #FindingYourRole [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/findingyourrole] #CollegeHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegehockey] #YouthHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/youthhockey]

Being a Goalie is a Marathon, Not a Sprint (ft. Ty Krivtsov) - Episode 8

In this episode of The Hockey Review Podcast, I sit down with Ty Krivtsov, a Division I goalie at the University of Alaska Anchorage, to break down the real path to college hockey and what it takes to make it as a goaltender at the highest levels. Ty walks through his entire goalie journey — from AAA hockey, to Shattuck-St. Mary's School, to getting cut from the USHL. We then talk about earning a spot in the NAHL with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs, losing a full season to injury, and the mental battle of coming back to eventually secure a Division I hockey commitment. This episode dives deep into: ✅ Goalie development and the long road to D1 hockey ✅ Junior hockey setbacks, cuts, and injuries ✅ Mental toughness and confidence as a goalie ✅ What college hockey coaches actually look for ✅ Life as a D1 goalie at UAA If you’re a goalie chasing college hockey, a junior player navigating adversity, or a hockey fan who wants honest insight into the process, this episode shows why goalie development is a marathon — not a sprint. #Hockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hockey] #HockeyGoalie [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hockeygoalie] #CollegeHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegehockey] #NCAAHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ncaahockey] #JuniorHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/juniorhockey] #NAHL [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nahl] #USHL [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ushl] #GoalieLife [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/goalielife] #Division1Hockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/division1hockey] #HockeyPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hockeypodcast] #HockeyDevelopment [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hockeydevelopment] #MentalToughness [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentaltoughness] #TrustTheProcess [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/trusttheprocess]