How Hockey Turned Him Into a Content Creator (ft. Hunter Friesen) - Episode 13

How Hockey Turned Him Into a Content Creator (ft. Hunter Friesen) - Episode 13

Going from a junior hockey player to one of hockey's fastest-growing content creators isn't the path most players expect to take. However, that's exactly what Hunter Friesen has done. In this episode, we sit down with Hunter to break down his hockey journey—from growing up in Manitoba, playing at Shattuck-St. Mary's, competing in the MJHL and USPHL Premier, to eventually earning a spot at Arizona State University. But what makes Hunter's story unique is everything he built off the ice. While playing junior hockey, Hunter began posting videos on social media with no expectations. Through consistency, creativity, and a willingness to document his journey, he built a platform that has connected him with thousands of hockey players around the world. This conversation goes far beyond hockey. We dive into what it's really like balancing college hockey with content creation, how building a personal brand has opened unexpected opportunities, why every athlete should think beyond the rink, and the mindset required to stay consistent when growth feels slow. Hunter shares lessons from every stage of his journey—from chasing his hockey dream in Manitoba, to navigating junior hockey, to becoming both a college athlete and creator. Whether you're trying to make the next level in hockey, grow on social media, or simply build something bigger than yourself, this episode is packed with valuable insights. 📌 Topics Covered: ✅ Growing up playing hockey in Manitoba ✅ Life at Shattuck-St. Mary's ✅ Playing junior hockey in the MJHL and USPHL Premier ✅ Earning a spot at Arizona State University ✅ How Hunter started creating hockey content ✅ Building a personal brand as an athlete ✅ Balancing college hockey and social media ✅ The mindset behind consistency and long-term growth ✅ Lessons from creating content while chasing a hockey career ✅ Why every athlete should think beyond the game 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with elite hockey players, coaches, creators, and performance experts designed to help you improve both on and off the ice. #HockeyPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hockeypodcast] #CollegeHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegehockey] #ArizonaStateHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/arizonastatehockey] #HockeyCreator [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hockeycreator] #ContentCreator [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/contentcreator] #PersonalBrand [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/personalbrand] #JuniorHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/juniorhockey] #HockeyDevelopment [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hockeydevelopment] #AthleteMindset [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/athletemindset] #ShattuckStMarys [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/shattuckstmarys] #ASUHockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/asuhockey] #Hockey [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hockey]

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]