Episode 26: Gobble Up the Ice: A Thanksgiving Hockey Feast

Episode 26: Gobble Up the Ice: A Thanksgiving Hockey Feast

November 28th, 2024

From youth hockey highlights to special guest interviews, we celebrate hockey during the Thanksgiving season.

Topics:

  1. Local Hockey Updates
  • UNLV's impressive 3-0 weekend performance
  • Henderson Force vs Lake Tahoe Lakers series coverage
  • VGK 16U AAA vs Bishop Gorman Division 1 matchup
  • Youth player interviews with Oakley and Eddie
  1. Special Guest Interviews
  • Coach Wally LaCroix discusses Silver Sticks tournament
  • Insights on game management and officiating
  • Team preparation during holiday tournaments
  • Balancing holiday celebrations with competition
  1. Girls' Hockey Development
  • Interview with coaches Ryan Madison and Matt Coles
  • VGK 19U Girls' program growth
  • Coaching approaches and strategies
  • Tournament preparation and opportunities
  1. Tournament Previews
  • Silver Sticks tournament preparations
  • NGHL Denver tournament coverage
  • Thanksgiving weekend schedule highlights
  • Local tournament action at LVIC

Synopsis:

In this special Thanksgiving episode, hosts Jim and Ron deliver comprehensive coverage of the local hockey scene, featuring exclusive interviews and tournament previews. The episode highlights UNLV's successful weekend and the competitive series between Henderson Force and Lake Tahoe Lakers.

A special segment features young players Oakley and Eddie sharing their hockey journey and aspirations, providing insight into youth hockey development. Coach Wally LaCroix discusses the upcoming Silver Sticks tournament and the challenges of managing holiday competitions.

The episode includes an in-depth discussion with Ryan Madison and Matt Coles about girls' hockey development, coaching strategies, and the growth of female hockey programs in Vegas. Their insights into coaching approaches and player development showcase the evolution of girls' hockey in the region.

Tournament coverage includes previews of major events happening over the Thanksgiving weekend, with special attention to the Silver Sticks tournament at LVIC and the NGHL tournament in Denver, highlighting the busy holiday season in youth hockey.

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