EP. 165 - JP Hurlbert - From Texas To The Top Of The WHL

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A candid talk with WHL scoring leader JP Hurlbert on why fun, authenticity, and steady habits beat hype in a draft year. From Texas roots and USNTDP grind to choosing Kamloops under the new CHL rule, he lays out a practical blueprint for growth and leadership.

• early WHL road life as culture builder
• USNTDP selection and training like a pro
• choosing Kamloops after the CHL rule change
• leadership as authenticity, not a script
• draft noise management and daily process
• film study beyond highlights for real gains
• building a shooter’s identity and skating pop
• balancing joy and grind with golf and fishing
• comparisons between USHL and WHL pace
• mentors, Stankoven’s motor, and paying it forward

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