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GearGeek.com The Interview Series

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From the locker room to your ears, join Matt and Zach as they sit down with professional hockey players and equipment managers to talk all things hockey gear. Get behind-the-scenes stories about why players are so particular about their equipment, what gear they use, and how it all comes together. You'll gain a deeper appreciation for the equipment managers who keep teams running and hear firsthand how much they contribute to the game. If you're a hockey gearhead, this is the podcast for you.

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Episode 7: GearGeek.com The Interview Series - Ian Roberts "The Glove Guy" From ITR Hockey 17.09.2025 1:39:00

ITR Hockey is an LLC that offers hockey glove re-palming services. We were fortunate enough on Episode 7 to be joined by owner and founder of the business, Ian Roberts! His work ranges from your average beer leaguer, to several projects completed for NHL players. This includes the infamous "golf glove" palms that were made for Lucas Raymond and David Perron. Visit GearGeek.com for the co...

Episode 6: GearGeek.com The Interview Series - Lucas Mercuri 06.08.2025 1:07:06

On Episode 6 of the The Interview Series, see how our early 2025 NHL playoff analysis and opinions, compared to the actual results. Also some gear talk from the latter part of the season and the 2025 IIHF World Championship. Additionally, we were joined by former UMass Minutemen forward and current Tampa Bay Lightning prospect, Lucas Mercuri! The Montreal native was happy to discuss his first tast...

Episode 5: GearGeek.com The Interview Series - Alex Gurley 02.06.2025 1:15:14

We were so pleased to be joined by Alex Gurley, also known as "Gurls," for this episode of the Interview Series. Gurley is the first NCAA Division I hockey equipment manager to be a guest on the show. We picked his brain about the day to day duties of his role with the Stonehill Skyhawks, and much more! Visit GearGeek.com for the complete hockey equipment database of the NHL, and follow...

Episode 4: GearGeek.com The Interview Series - Garret Sparks 02.06.2025 1:38:05

Former Toronto Maple Leaf, Garret Sparks, joins the Interview Series for Episode 4! In addition to equipment habits and preferences, he shared some cool insight from his playing days as a professional in the NHL and other leagues. Also discussed his plans for the future and whether or not he can see himself playing at the pro level again. Visit GearGeek.com for the complete hockey equipment databa...

Episode 3: GearGeek.com The Interview Series - Jake Coughler 02.06.2025 1:08:07

Great conversation with Guildford Flames forward, Jake Coughler! The St. Catharines, ON native has spent time in the QMJHL, ECHL, and is now currently playing professional hockey overseas in the United Kingdom. We discussed equipment trends and habits across these different leagues. Also mixed in some talk about life as a pro hockey player in the lower ranks. Visit GearGeek.com for the complete ho...

Episode 2: GearGeek.com The Interview Series - Luke Hunter 02.06.2025 47:49

On episode 2 of GearGeek.com The Interview Series we sat down with Luke Hunter, head equipment manager for the Des Moines Buccaneers of the United States Hockey League. Topics of this discussion include life as an equipment manager in the USHL, how it compares to those in the higher ranks, and much more. Visit GearGeek.com for the complete hockey equipment database of the NHL, and follow ‪@GearGee...

Episode 1: GearGeek.com The Interview Series - Brendan Perlini 02.06.2025 55:10

Former NHL player Brendan Perlini jumps on for the first episode of GearGeek.com The Interview Series! The gang discussed his equipment habits from his time as an NHL player, some of his current endeavors, and more. Visit GearGeek.com for the complete hockey equipment database of the NHL, and follow ‪@GearGeekHockey‬ on all social channels!