NZ S1E3: Shattuck-St. Mary's: Tom Ward

In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Tom Ward, the Head Coach of the Shattuck-St. Mary’s Boys Prep Team.  Learn about how Tom's coaching career, his time with the Buffalo Sabres, and how he's developed some of the best in the game including Zach Parise, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Toews and more!

EPISODE BREAKDOWN:

0:00: Introduction & Early Life

COACHING:

3:40: HS & USHL's St. Paul Vulcans (Tri-City)

7:00: NCAA's Minnesota Golden Gophers

8:50: Joining Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep

12:35: NHL's Buffalo Sabres

SSM:

21:15: Returning to Shatuck-St. Mary's Prep

22:30: Coaching the Big Names (Crosby, Toews etc.) & Life at SSM

41:30: When Is Ready For Players to Move Up?

47:30: NZ Scout Inquiries

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