The Hockey Review Podcast dives into the real stories behind the game. Each episode features players from junior, college, and pro hockey sharing their journeys, challenges, and insights on what it truly takes to reach the next level. Honest, unfiltered conversations for players, coaches, and fans who want to understand the path to success in hockey.
Getting Thrown Into the Deep End of Junior Hockey (ft. Alexios Georgaklis) - Episode 14
Going from playing youth hockey in San Diego to being thrown into the BCHL as a young rookie isn't an easy path. But that’s exactly what Alexios Georgaklis experienced. In this episode, we sit down with Alexios to break down his hockey journey—from growing up playing in San Diego, leaving home for prep school at Mount St. Charles, playing for the Wenatchee Wild in the BCHL, and continuing his junior career in the NAHL before eventually being named captain of the Wisconsin Windigo. But Alex...
11 Jul 2026
How Hockey Turned Him Into a Content Creator (ft. Hunter Friesen) - Episode 13
Going from a junior hockey player to one of hockey's fastest-growing content creators isn't the path most players expect to take. However, that's exactly what Hunter Friesen has done. In this episode, we sit down with Hunter to break down his hockey journey—from growing up in Manitoba, playing at Shattuck-St. Mary's, competing in the MJHL and USPHL Premier, to eventually earning a spot at Arizona State University. But what makes Hunter's story unique is everything he built off the ice. Wh...
15 Jun 2026
Finding Your Flow State in Hockey (ft. Mark Cheremeta) - Episode 12
Going from Tier III juniors to getting invited to the Florida Panther's rookie development camp in 3 seasons is not something you see every day. However, this was Mark Cheremeta's story. In this episode, we sit down with Mark to break down one of the most unique hockey journeys you'll hear. After stepping away from AAA hockey, Mark worked his way through Tier III juniors, earned a spot in the USHL, attended a Florida Panthers Development Camp, committed to play Division I hockey all in a ...
27 Apr 2026
Teams Always Regret Cutting this Guy (ft. Todd Goehring) - Episode 11
Teams regretted cutting him—and this is why. In this episode, we sit down with Todd Goehring to break down his full hockey journey from youth hockey in New Jersey, to playing juniors in the NAHL and USHL, to playing Division I hockey at Sacred Heart University, and eventually competing at the pro level in the ECHL and SPHL. We dive into what it really takes to move up levels in hockey, how to handle getting cut or overlooked, and why some players keep advancing while others fall off. ...
21 Feb 2026
The New England Prep Hockey Life (ft. Joe Vingi) - Episode 10
Send a text In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Joe Vingi to break down his full hockey journey—from growing up playing in Rhode Island, to attending junior boarding school at Hillside, to developing at The Winchendon School, grinding through juniors in the AJHL and NAHL, and ultimately securing a Division III commitment to Suffolk University in Boston. Joe walks us through what New England prep hockey is really like, how boarding school shaped him both on and off the ice....
1 Feb 2026
Finding Your Role in Hockey (ft. Jackson Ebbott) - Episode 9
Send us a text In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Jackson Ebbott to break down his unique hockey journey and the importance of finding your role in the game. From growing up playing youth hockey in California, to making the leap to AAA hockey in Canada, to competing in New England prep hockey at Salisbury School, Jackson shares the winding path that ultimately led him through the BCHL, the NAHL, and finally to the University of Oregon in the ACHA. Jackson opens up about t...
7 Jan 2026
Being a Goalie is a Marathon, Not a Sprint (ft. Ty Krivtsov) - Episode 8
Send us a text In this episode of The Hockey Review Podcast, I sit down with Ty Krivtsov, a Division I goalie at the University of Alaska Anchorage, to break down the real path to college hockey and what it takes to make it as a goaltender at the highest levels. Ty walks through his entire goalie journey — from AAA hockey, to Shattuck-St. Mary's School, to getting cut from the USHL. We then talk about earning a spot in the NAHL with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs, losing a full season to injur...
19 Nov 2025
From the Bay to the WHL (ft. Matt Ng) - Episode 7
Send us a text In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Matt Ng to talk about his remarkable hockey journey—from growing up playing youth hockey in the Bay Area, to competing at Culver Military Academy, to battling in the WHL with the Everett Silvertips, and the lessons he learned along the way as a smaller player carving out space in the game. Matt walks us through his early years navigating the limited hockey opportunities in Northern California, how Culver shaped his development o...
22 Sept 2025
What Being Coachable Means: From AAA to College Hockey (ft. James Spaargaren) - Episode 6
Send us a text In Episode 6 of the podcast, we sit down with James Spaargaren, head coach of the San Diego Sabers, to talk about his hockey journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way about what it truly means to be coachable. James shares his path from leaving his hometown of San Diego to play AAA hockey in Colorado, advancing through the NAHL, NA3HL, and NCDC at the junior level, and eventually committing to Arcadia University (NCAA D3). We also dive into what brought him back home ...
15 Aug 2025
From the Rink to the Classroom (ft. Peter Lychnikoff) - Episode 5
Send us a text 🎤 Join us for an exclusive interview with Peter Lychnikoff, former AAA and Tier 2 junior hockey player who made the bold decision to step away from the game to focus on school. 🏒 From leaving home to chase his hockey dreams, to battling back from a major spinal injury, Peter’s story is one of resilience, grit, and life-changing choices. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ Leaving home to play AAA hockey in Michigan ✅ Overcoming a serious injury that kept him off the ice for over ...
21 Jul 2025
The Road to the Ivy League (ft. Alex Krause) - Episode 4
Send us a text 🎤 Join us for an exclusive interview with Dartmouth College Forward, Alex Krause! From leaving home as a teen to navigating prep school and junior hockey, Alex shares the full story behind his journey to the Ivy League. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ Alex’s decision to leave California and play hockey in Canada ✅ Life at a Connecticut prep school and the balance between school & hockey while earning his D1 commitment to Dartmouth ✅ His junior experience in the NAHL...
5 Jul 2025
Covid, Cuts, and College (ft. Jazz Krivtsov) - Episode 3
Jazz Krivtsov recounts his hockey journey, including navigating COVID challenges, overcoming setbacks, and ultimately earning an NCAA D3 commitment, in this interview with The Hockey Review Podcast.
29 Jun 2025
From Roller to NCAA Ice Hockey (ft. Kai Tsoar) - Episode 1
Kai Tsoar recounts his unique hockey journey from roller hockey to NCAA ice hockey, offering valuable advice for young players aspiring to play college hockey in this interview.
29 Jun 2025
SoCal Hockey Beginnings to the Pros (ft. Tyler Maxwell) - Episode 2
Former professional hockey player Tyler Maxwell recounts his journey from Southern California hockey beginnings to a professional career in an interview, offering insights into the WHL and playing overseas.
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