Working in Hockey

Working in Hockey
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Working in Hockey is the single best resource for anyone looking to land a career within the great game of Hockey. Founded in April 2024 by Nick Bowins, Working in Hockey features a free weekly newsletter containing EVERY open job in hockey, booming social media channels with job postings and career advice, and of course a podcast which dives into the various career paths those in the industry have taken. Cohosted by Lukas Georgas, the show has featured guests such as Pavel Barber and Steve Dangle, to professionals working for NHL teams and hockey product companies alike.

  1. 3d ago

    Chris Lamoriello: Inside NHL Scouting, Player Development & Front Office Life

    Nick Bowins is joined by Chris Lamoriello to share his extensive experience in hockey scouting, player development, and team management, offering valuable insights for aspiring hockey professionals and fans alike.Chris Lamoriello has spent nearly three decades building a career in NHL front offices; starting as a scout with the New Jersey Devils in 1996, running the AHL's Albany Devils for 14 years, and now serving as Assistant General Manager of the New York Islanders, where he's held roles from Director of Player Personnel to GM of the Bridgeport Islanders. We talk about what it actually takes to break into scouting, how player evaluation has changed over his career, and what he's learned managing rosters at both the NHL and AHL level. If you're trying to break into hockey operations, scouting, or management, this conversation is packed with real, valuable insight.🏒 In this episode:- How Chris got his start in scouting and what the job actually looks like day to day- The difference between scouting, AHL management, and NHL front office work- What he looks for when evaluating young talent and building a roster - Advice for young professionals trying to break into hockey operations👉 Subscribe to Working in Hockey for more conversations with the people building careers in the game.#Hockey #NHL #WorkinginHockey #SportsCareers #ChrisLamoriello #NewYorkIslanders #HockeyOperations #Scouting

  2. 6d ago

    John Shannon on the Evolution of Sports Media

    Nick Bowins is joined by John Shannon to share his remarkable career in sports media, offering valuable insights for aspiring broadcasters and hockey professionals alike.John Shannon is a Canadian sports media icon who has spent decades shaping how hockey is broadcast; starting out as a production runner, working his way up to Executive Producer of Hockey Night in Canada, launching Leafs TV for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, running production for the NHL, and eventually transitioning to broadcasting himself on Sportsnet and hosting his own podcasts. We talk about what it takes to climb the ladder in sports media production, how the hockey broadcasting landscape has evolved, and the lessons he's picked up at every stop along the way. If you're trying to break into sports media, production, or broadcasting, this conversation is packed with real, valuable insight.🏒 In this episode:- How John got his start as a production runner and worked his way up the ladder- Building and launching Leafs TV for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment- What it's like running production for the NHL- The transition from behind the camera to becoming a broadcaster and podcast host- Career advice for young professionals trying to break into sports media👉 Subscribe to Working in Hockey for more conversations with the people building careers in the game. #Hockey #NHL #WorkinginHockey #SportsCareers #JohnShannon #HockeyNightInCanada #SportsMedia #Broadcasting

  3. Jul 13

    From Producing to Hosting - Matt Marchese of Sportsnet's the FAN Hockey Show

    Matt Marchese joins Nick Bowins on the Working in Hockey Show to share his journey through sports media at Sportsnet! From being a producer for sports media icons like Bob McCown and Jeff Marek, to hosting the FAN Hockey Show on Sportsnet with long-time NHL GM Mike Futa, Matt has built an awesome media career that we can all learn something from!From Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr stories, to tangible advice and knowing when to bet on yourself, there's something for everyone in this conversation with Matt.#workinginhockey #sportsnet #nhl

  4. Jul 7

    Balancing Colour Commentary + Social Media with Tim Quinn of the Erie Otters

    Tim Quinn, the Social Media & Colour Commentary Manager for the OHL's Erie Otters, joins host Nick Bowins on this week's edition of the Working in Hockey Show to discuss Tim's role, his beginnings in sports media, and valuable lessons he's learned along the way.Aside from his efforts on the Otters social media pages, Tim along with Trevor Kubeja recently took home the OHL's Award for the Best Broadcast Presentation as well! Tim's story and perspective are very valuable for anyone looking to break into the hockey industry, and I hope you get as much out of this quick convo as I did!

  5. Mar 30

    How Josef Sorensen Built a Hockey Content Empire

    Josef Sorensen joins Nick Bowins on this week's episode of the Working in Hockey Podcast to discuss the media strategy of Hockey Trend and Crosscheck Hockey, designing hats for Retro Hockey, how to grow on social media in 2026, and lots more!From editing YouTube videos in school, to now running a hockey content empire full-time, Josef has seen it all. Lots of tangible, real-world, advice through this conversation, from someone I'm glad to a call a friend in this industry! Be sure to check out all of Josef's social pages, and snag a hat online at https://retrohockey.com/

  6. Mar 23

    DANIELLE BAIN - TSN's Winnipeg Reporter 🎤

    Danielle Bain, TSN's Winnipeg Bureau Reporter, joins Nick Bowins on this week's episode of the Working in Hockey podcast to discuss her journey through sports! From Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to the Paris Summer Olympics to the Milan Winter Olympics to covering the Jets and Blue Bombers for TSN, Danielle's career is an exciting one! Some great advice and insight into life in sports, how to present yourself on camera, and settling into new cities and roles; you're not going to want to miss this conversation!

  7. Mar 16

    Carving YOUR Path in Hockey with Lee Elias

    Host Nick Bowins is joined by Lee Elias, a man of many talents and various jobs within our game of hockey! The Head Coach of the Puerto Rico Women's National Hockey Team, the Founder of Hockey Wraparound, the host of Our Kids Play Hockey, a renowned author of both children's hockey books and several books on performance and team-building, not to mention someone who worked for the NHL league office in New York, amongst several other hockey coaching and motivational speaking roles!Lee is a phenomenal business-mind, and an all-around great person. He was very generous with his time and advice, through both trials and tribulations, and shares a ton of knowledge throughout our conversation. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and check out Lee's, for plenty of great hockey insight.

  8. Mar 9

    Selling the NHL: Inside Premium Tickets & Suites with the Ryan Bucciarelli

    In this episode of the Working in Hockey podcast, host Nick Bowins interviews Ryan Bucciarelli, the Team Lead of Premium & Suite Sales for the NHL's St. Louis Blues. Ryan shares some amazing insights into his role, the impact of the Blues' Stanley Cup win on ticket sales, and the importance of building genuine relationships with the fans. He discusses the evolution of sales strategies in the sports industry, the transferable skills gained from various sports roles, and helps address common misconceptions about sales positions in sports. Ryan shares endless valuable advice for aspiring professionals looking to break into the sports industry, and overall, was an awesome guy to have a conversation with!

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Working in Hockey is the single best resource for anyone looking to land a career within the great game of Hockey. Founded in April 2024 by Nick Bowins, Working in Hockey features a free weekly newsletter containing EVERY open job in hockey, booming social media channels with job postings and career advice, and of course a podcast which dives into the various career paths those in the industry have taken. Cohosted by Lukas Georgas, the show has featured guests such as Pavel Barber and Steve Dangle, to professionals working for NHL teams and hockey product companies alike.

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  • Creator
    Working in Hockey
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
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