Eric Swanick flys around the junior and youth hockey world. Joined by special guest Bill Underwood, the boys discuss the most pressing issues that currently exist in hockey in North America.

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USA Hockey just announced their biggest change since the American Development Model(ADM) and the National Team Development Program(NTDP). The brand new Nation Development League, or NDL, will commence for the 2027-2028 season. Eric Swanick breaks is down with special guest Bill Underwood.

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The USPHL just announced their NIL program for the NCDC and Premier Divisions. Eric Swanick and guest Bill Underwood dive into this first of its kind program in the junior hockey world.

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Andrew Serpico joins the show. The Assistant Director of U.S. Scouting for Neutral Zone sits down with Eric to discuss Team USA at the World Juniors, the current state of youth hockey, and the evolving role of the ACHA. Plus, they dive into Andrew’s almost unbelievable ability to win competitions.

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Andrey Kapranov joins the podcast. Andrey is the Associate Head Coach of the New Jersey Titans (NAHL).

Eric and Andrey break down the Titans’ push in a tightly contested Eastern Division race, discuss the current roster, and explore how the organization is building for the future within the evolving junior hockey landscape.

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Justin Friedman joins the podcast. Justin is the Director of Scouting for the Madison Capitols (USHL) and the Philadelphia Rebels (NAHL).

Justin and Eric sit down for a wide-ranging conversation on junior hockey, covering the latest developments across the landscape.

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In this episode, Eric is joined by Leo Gould — longtime scout for the QMJHL powerhouse and defending champion Moncton Wildcats, as well as co-owner of the Chaleur Lightning, who currently sit atop their division in the MHL.

Eric and Leo dive into life in Moncton and Chaleur, how the two worlds overlap in today’s evolving junior hockey landscape, and—of course—the Wildcats’ brand-new, million-dollar team bus.

Episode note: Recorded before NCDC expansion to Florida, Southeast, and Midwest

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Step inside the office of Nick Skerlick, Head Coach & GM of the Maine Nordiques (NAHL), as Eric sits down for a behind-the-scenes look at what an NAHL GM/Head Coach really does.

Nick breaks down everything from recruiting strategy to player expectations, advancement, and the constantly shifting landscape of junior hockey.

This is one of the most honest, transparent conversations you’ll hear about how NAHL teams think and operate.

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