The Hockey Journey Podcast Coach Lance Pitlick

In this episode of the Hockey Journey podcast, Coach Lance Pitlick interviews Terry Harper, a former NHL player with an impressive career spanning 18 years. Harper, known for his exceptional defensive skills, shares stories from his childhood in Saskatchewan, his journey through the NHL, and the challenges he overcame, including a severe burn injury. This episode provides a deep dive into Harper's life, his love for hockey, and the influential figures who helped shape his career.

Summary


🏒 Introduction to Terry Harper: Terry Harper, a former NHL player with five Stanley Cup victories, shares his journey in hockey, starting from his childhood in Saskatchewan.
📜 Early Life and Introduction to Hockey: Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Harper grew up playing hockey in the long winters, with his grandfather building a rink in the backyard.
🏆 NHL Career: Harper's career highlights include his time with the Montreal Canadiens, where he was known for his defensive skills and won multiple Stanley Cups.
🎓 Balancing Education and Hockey: Harper's journey included an attempt to balance college education with his professional hockey career, reflecting his dedication and perseverance.
🔥 Overcoming Adversity: Harper overcame a severe burn injury in his youth, which required extensive recovery and influenced his perspective on life and sports.
🌟 Influential Coaches: The influence of coaches like Toe Blake and the role they played in Harper's development as a player and a person.
🏒 Impact of World War II: The impact of WWII on Harper's family and community, highlighting the challenges and resilience of that era.

Insights Based on Numbers


Five Stanley Cups: Harper's achievement of winning five Stanley Cups is a significant milestone, showcasing his skill and contribution to the teams he played for.
18-Year NHL Career: Harper's long career in the NHL, spanning 18 years, reflects his consistency and high performance as a defensive player.
1940s Hockey: The context of playing hockey in the 1940s, with fewer teams (only six NHL teams), meant making a team was a significant accomplishment, indicating Harper's exceptional talent.

To learn more about Terry Harper - 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Harper

For more information regarding Coach Lance Pitlick

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In-person lessons with Coach Lance

https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/

Join us in today's episode of the Hockey Journey podcast as we feature Michael Fitzgerald from Head Up Hockey AI. Dive into the innovative world of AI technology integrated into hockey training and youth hockey drills. Michael and his team are pioneering the field, and today, we explore the exciting intersection of hockey and AI. Get comfortable and enjoy this engaging discussion that will inspire every hockey enthusiast and tech aficionado!



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- In-person Lessons: [Sweet Hockey Coach](https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/)



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Online Hockey Training with Coach Lance Pitlick


Discover Online Hockey Training with Coach Lance Pitlick
Coach Lance Pitlick delves into the specifics of what Online Hockey Training (OHT) entails, helping parents and players make the most informed decision to determine if the OHT off-ice Stickhandling, Passing, and Shooting Program is the right fit for them.

Key Questions Answered

What is Online Hockey Training? - A comprehensive web-based platform designed to improve hockey skills off the ice through detailed stickhandling, passing, and shooting drills.
Who was Online Hockey Training created for? - OHT is for any hockey player, from beginners to advanced, looking to enhance their skills and performance through dedicated practice.
What do you need at home to do the training? - A small space such as a garage, basement, or backyard equipped for regular practice sessions.
Why do most hockey players have average stick skills? - Often due to lack of consistent, focused training and not utilizing a structured program like OHT that emphasizes skill development.
The OHT Success Guarantee - Coach Lance offers a success guarantee, ensuring satisfaction with significant skill improvement or your money back.

After listening to the episode, don't miss out on Coach Lance's 10 Part Video Series for a deeper insight into his hockey life and experiences.

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy this episode and have a wonderfully productive day!!

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Well it happens sometimes, when I do an interview with someone, the hour flys by and we don't even come close to finishing the hockey journey of the individual.

I thought I'd have to wait weeks to get back on Mr. Sloan's schedule, but I got that lane to the net and here we are a few days later, ready to tap into part 2 of his hockey journey.



Here's where we left off. He's new to the professional game, was asked to move from a life-time of playing defense, up to playing forward in the minors from time to time with the Houston Aeros. Caught the attention of the Dallas Stars brass his second year, and was offered an NHL contract at the end of that campaign. We know from part one, that he jumped on a rocket ship when he signed with the Stars, playing in their final 12 regular season games, and most of their NHL playoff games, capping off an unbelievable year by winning the Stanley cup. If you're ready to get wowed & inspired a second time with Blake Sloan, well grab the beverage of your choice and settle into part two of his story, Here we go :)



To learn more about Blake Sloan -



https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5010



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Sloan



For more information regarding Coach Lance Pitlick



Online Hockey Training

Largest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drills

https://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/



In-person lessons with Coach Lance

https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/

I can't wait to share my next guest, Blake Sloan's hockey journey, because it is truly remarkable.  Let me quickly summarize it in a couple sentences. Broken ankle, broken face, high school championship, NCAA National Champion, Stanley Cup Champion, a Europe Professional League Championship, and was on the bench when one of his Michigan teammates introduced the world to the now famous, the original Michigan move and lacrosse style goal.



Though he accomplished and experienced a lot of the good stuff during his incredible hockey journey, unfortunately, the road he traveled wasn't scripted to perfection, not having any challenges or hardships along the way, where everything just came easy for him.  That doesn't happen for anyone, and Mr. Sloan was no exception.  If you want to hear the story of a kid, who let his character, work ethic, adaptability and never give up mentality until you get what you want, then buckle up because we are in for a wild ride.  



If you're ready to get wowed & inspired, grab the beverage of your choice and settle into a story that I know you're going to love, and this is only part one of his journey. Here we go :) 



To learn more about Blake Sloan - 



https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5010



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blake_Sloan



For more information regarding Coach Lance Pitlick



Online Hockey Training

Largest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drills

https://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/



In-person lessons with Coach Lance



https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/

I'm super excited to have my next guest, Dan Woog on the Hockey Journey Podcast. He grew up in the state of hockey and carved out an impressive career, eventually earning a college roster spot at the University of Minnesota, and we're going to find out how he did it. If you think the road he had to travel was easy, well, if almost dying in a rock slide near his South St. Paul home was part of the plan, being told he'd never walk again, and if he did, it would be with a limp, I want to see how he climbed out of that challenging experience and realized his hockey dream!



Dan's hockey journey is part one of the story, being the son of one of the most influential, iconic hockey individuals Minnesota has ever produced, my coach at the University of Minnesota, is part two of the story. I really enjoyed going back to a period of time on my hockey journey, that shaped me and prepared me for what I didn't know then, but would eventually end up being a 12 year professional career, and my experience at that school prepared me to take advantage of that once in a life-time hockey opportunity!



So sit back, grab your preferred beverage, and let's dive into the hockey journey of Dan Woog. Thanks for stopping by, enjoy the conversation and I hope you have a wonderfully productive day!!



To learn more about Dan Woog and his Father Doug Woog, click on the links below -



Dan Woog

https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5791



Doug Woog

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Woog



For more information regarding Coach Lance Pitlick



Online Hockey Training

Largest Online Data-Base Off-Ice Stickhandling, Passing and Shooting Drills

https://www.onlinehockeytraining.com/



In-person lessons with Coach Lance

https://www.sweethockeycoach.com/