2 Many Men On The Mic

Big changes are coming to St. Louis high school hockey — and to 2 Many Men on the Mic! We're officially introducing 2 Many Players on the Mic , featuring Blake Warren of Rockwood Summit and Ethan Feinstein of Clayton High School! Jared, Drew, and Grant are handing over the microphones (somewhat nervously) as Blake and Ethan bring a player's perspective to the 2026–27 MidStates hockey sea...

It's a big week for 2 Many Men on the Mic as we officially introduce 2 Many Players on the Mic , starring Rockwood Summit's Blake Warren and Clayton's Ethan Feinstein! The guys join us to reveal our 2026–27 MidStates Hockey Night in St. Louis broadcast schedule , break down the biggest matchups, and offer a little firsthand insight into the rivalries that make high school hockey so...

Jared and Drew welcome hockey coach and entrepreneur Dale to talk Crystal Grip, coaching girls hockey, and a skating obstacle course so fun the players might forget they’re working. Yes, we’re absolutely stealing it. Then we go from NHL fan panic to a question every youth hockey coach eventually faces: How do you keep a struggling team believing? We discuss building confidence, recognizing the lit...

 Does a higher-level team always mean better development? Should your child leave home for hockey? And could fewer games create more opportunities to improve? USA Hockey’s Bob Mancini joins Coach Drew and Coach Jared to explain the thinking behind the new USA Hockey Development League—and why the conversation matters beyond the players selected for it. Bob breaks down the roles of 15U and 17U hock...

Does tough coaching actually create tougher hockey players? Following last week's discussion of the incident involving St. Louis Blues prospect Matthew Mayock at Arizona State, Drew and Jared turn from what happened to a bigger question facing hockey: Are we teaching mental toughness the right way? Therapist and hockey mom Jenny Hoffman of Therapy & Wellness Collective joins the show to d...

Youth hockey season is officially back — which means parents everywhere have once again become unpaid Uber drivers with very expensive passengers. This week, hockey moms Nicole Zellweger and Angel Milne join Coach Jared and Coach Drew to talk about the reality of raising high school hockey players. We get into balancing school and hockey, homecoming conflicts, sleep, homework, club vs. high school...

🏒 What makes a team dangerous down the middle: two superstar centers or four lines you can trust? Coach Drew and Coach Jared debate NHL center depth, revisit some of hockey’s greatest center tandems, and break down what separates a scorer from a complete, 200-foot player. 📋 For coaches and players, the conversation turns practical: conditioning, backchecking, supporting the puck, and building a...

How does a group of college hockey players messing around on TikTok during COVID turn into a hockey brand with more than 1.5 million followers? This week, Austin Friesen from The Hockey Guys joins Drew and Jared to tell the story. Austin takes us from growing up playing hockey in Winnipeg to junior hockey in Johnstown — home of the rink where Slap Shot was filmed — and eventually the University of...

Why are hockey players — including NHLers — getting hooked on Padel and pickleball? Ryan explains how hand-eye coordination, quick-twitch movement, communication, control, reaction time and rapid transitions between offense and defense make these sports a surprisingly natural complement to hockey. Then Grant “The Killer” Salsman puts Drew and Jared through Blues vs. Red Wings Hockey Trivia — compl...

USA Hockey's new Development League is coming in 2027–28, with 32 programs, 15U and 17U teams and an emphasis on development, training and creating additional pathways toward junior and college hockey. But Drew and Jared want to look at it from a different perspective: What could it mean for the 90% of youth hockey players competing at the A, B and C levels? Could fewer games and a greater em...

What should a hockey parent actually say on the ride home from the rink? This week, Drew and Jared welcome Ken Martell, USA Hockey Senior Director of Player and Coach Development, for a conversation about one of the most important—and sometimes complicated—relationships in youth hockey: the player, the parent and the coach. Ken talks about avoiding “car coaching,” helping kids learn to advocate fo...

The hockey season is getting closer, and this week we're talking about what that means for players, parents, coaches, and organizations across Missouri. Missouri Hockey President Chris Durso joins Coach Jared and Coach Drew to discuss new initiatives, electronic game sheets, rink growth, and what's ahead for hockey in our region. Plus, we're excited to announce a new partnership wit...

The offseason doesn’t mean the hockey fun has to stop! This week, we’re launching three brand-new recurring segments that you’ll be seeing throughout the year. 🏕️ Summer Campfire Stories – Jared and Drew relive funny stories from their younger hockey days that remind us why every hockey player has a few unforgettable memories. 🧠 Hockey Trivia – Hosted by Grant “The Killer” Salsman, it’s your chan...

This week marks an exciting milestone as we celebrate the completion of our first year of 2 Many Men on the Mic . Before looking ahead to Year Two, Jared and Drew reflect on what they've learned, thank the sponsors, guests and listeners who have made this journey possible, and discuss the vision for where the show is headed next.  The featured interview is with Olympic silver medalist Lindsey...

What makes a hockey drill fun? Instead of asking coaches, we asked the players. This week's episode features youth players from around St. Louis drawing and explaining their favorite drills using the Drift Hockey whiteboard. Along the way, they share why these games keep them engaged, what coaches may not realize, and even throw a little good-natured chirping at their coaches. From fast-paced...

We're closing out our inaugural Best of Season 1 series with another collection of memorable conversations that celebrate the people who make hockey such a special game. In Part 2, we revisit our interview with Kirk Kullberg of the Anchorage Hockey Association and learn what makes Alaska's hockey community so unique. We catch up with players Blake Warren and Blake Dorn as they discuss th...

It's hard to believe we've been at this for a full year. With nearly 60 episodes in the books, we decided it was time to revisit some of the conversations that helped define our inaugural season. In Best of Season 1 – Part 1, we highlight six memorable episodes featuring Bob Mancini (USA Hockey), Coach Bob Jakubeck's tribute to Colin Brown and 72 Acts of Kindness, Swedish and Finnis...

It turns out the answer isn't winning. In this episode of 2 Many Men on the Mic, Jared and Drew explore one of the biggest challenges facing youth hockey today: keeping the game fun while still helping players develop. The conversation begins with lessons from the Stanley Cup, coaching philosophy, and one of the hosts' favorite practice games before welcoming Dr. Adam Gledhill of Loughbo...

The Stanley Cup Final may be over, but the lessons for youth hockey players and coaches are just getting started. This week, Coach Jared and Coach Drew break down key moments from the championship series and discuss how Carolina's identity—relentless forechecking, committed backchecking, net-front presence, and team-first hockey—can translate directly into youth hockey development. The guys a...

How much does youth hockey really cost in 2026—and what can we do about it? In this episode of 2 Many Men on the Mic, Coach Jared and Coach Drew dive into one of the most important conversations in youth sports today: the rising cost of hockey. From Learn-to-Play programs to travel tournaments, new skates, broken sticks, camps, and development opportunities, they break down the real numbers and co...

This week, Jared and Drew welcome Josh Holmes, Director of Adult Hockey for USA Hockey, for a conversation about adult hockey, Learn-to-Play programs, and how stepping onto the ice can completely change a parent's perspective. The group discusses:     •    Why adult hockey participation continues to grow     •    The rapid growth of women's hockey     •    USA Hockey's beginner and...

This week on 2 Many Men on the Mic, Jared, Drew, and Grant welcome Blake Dorn to the show. Blake’s journey from A-level youth hockey in St. Louis to playing ACHA hockey at Northwestern University is a story every hockey family should hear. The guys discuss:     •    Growing up in St. Louis hockey     •    Playing for the St. Louis Rockets and SLUH     •    Learning to truly love the game     •    ...

The Stanley Cup Final Four is officially set and the boys are breaking down EVERYTHING from the NHL Playoffs — overtime drama, coaching mistakes, goalie play, Carolina’s rest advantage, Colorado vs Vegas, and whether the Canadiens are actually for real. 👀 Coach Drew, Coach Jared, and producer Grant dive into:🏒 Montreal vs Buffalo OT thriller🏒 Why Carolina may be the scariest team left🏒 Nathan...

Goalies… this one’s for YOU. This week on Too Many Men on the Mic, Jared & Drew welcome an all-star goalie panel featuring:     •    Lexi Levy (Oswego State Women’s Hockey)     •    Tim Balis (St. Louis Eagles Coach & former goalie)     •    Simon Lusky (former goalie, goalie dad & owner of Revel Kitchen + Motor Town Pizza) We dive into: 🥅 Why goalie save percentages are dropping 🥅 R...

The coaches are back behind the bench this week on 2 Many Men on the Mic . Drew and Jared use the incredible first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to break down hockey concepts, systems, terminology, and the little details that separate good teams from great ones. Using real NHL examples, they explain forechecking, tracking, net-front play, offensive zone faceoffs, hockey IQ, and how shifts are...