The Face-Off Spot with Adam Larson

This week we welcome to the show Andy Healey from SuperDeker. We talk about Andy's history with hockey and all about one of the coolest training aids around the SuperDeker. This weeks show is sponsored by Rubes Brews

This week we welcome to the pod Jeffery Fink, from the sensational Whatahockey Podcast. The boys discuss Finks's history growing up with hockey and the Dallas Stars, his show the Whatahockey Podcast, and running a podcast, plus much more. Show Notes: The Whatahockey Podcast Sponsor: Rubes Brews, check them out on instagram and facebook @rubesbrews

We've live this week for the Dallas Warriors / Fort Worth Patriots Game from Mansfield TX. We interview players from both the Warriors and Patriots teams, as well as have conversations about both non-profit groups during the game.

This week we welcome Josh Steenburg we discuss his hockey beginnings, and much more. This week we're sponsored by Rubes Brews, check them out on instagram and facebook @rubesbrews

This week we welcome to the pod bodybuilder, hockey player, and all-around great guy Santi Aragon

This week, Adam and Rubes head to Manhattan Project Beer Company and welcome Karl Sanford to the podcast. Karl runs Manhattan Project with his wife, Misty, and friend, Jeremy Brodt. The guys begin the episode by running through the company’s origin story. About 10 years ago, Karl and Misty began loving the idea of having a brewery when visiting other ones. They then wanted a custom beer for their...

This week, we welcome former NHLer Al Secord to the podcast. Al fills the pod in on his entire hockey journey, beginning with skating at his grade school and being cut from his first travel team all the way through becoming a first-round draft pick and an NHL all-star.  He discusses going to rookie and training camps and venturing from Boston to Chicago to Toronto to Philadelphia and back to Chica...

This week, we welcome Dale Vogel of the Fort Worth Patriots and Ryan Young of the Dallas Warriors to the podcast. Adam, Dale, and Ryan preview the matchup between the two teams taking place at StarCenter Mansfield on July 31st at 6 pm. The teams are asking for donations to help support Homeless Veterans Services of Dallas. The guys segway into Dale’s hockey origin story, where he explains his star...

We've made it to 50 episodes! This week we sit down and look back at the last year and our first 50 episodes. We talk about former guests and events from the past year that guided our show. There have been a ton of folks that have helped get us here and we just wanted to take an entire show to say thanks. This week's episode is sponsored by Rubes Brews. Check them out on Instagram and Facebook @ru...

This week we welcome Jonathan Voyles to the podcast. Jonathan is a coach and hockey podcaster himself, serving as host of The Chirp Hockey Podcast and creator of the Chirp Hockey brand. He and Adam discuss how his skating career began through figure skating, not transitioning to hockey until the bantam level. Jonathan gives a glimpse into what life on the ice is like in West Texas, as he lives in...

This week, we welcome Justin Kuzski to the podcast. Justin is a former Texas Tech hockey player who began skating at two years old and will soon be coaching in the Brahmas organization. Adam begins the episode by recapping the Rubes Brews vs. Lone Star Warriors game from last week. Justin and Adam then discuss getting onto the ice as a child and learning to skate, the difference between being a co...

This week we welcome Boris Vincze to the podcast. Boris is currently a coach at multiple StarCenters but began his hockey career in what is now Slovakia. Boris tells Adam what it was like getting into hockey in Europe, beginning with his aunt taking him to public skate to playing throughout school. Boris even discusses how he first wanted to play soccer before learning how to skate. Boris and Adam...

This week, we welcome Griffin Franko to the podcast. Adam, Rubes, and Griffin begin the episode by looking at the brand-new Face-Off Hop Double IPA from Rubes Brews. The guys then look at Griffin’s hockey career, beginning with his transition from wrestling to hockey in elementary school to his ACHA career at the University of Pittsburgh. Griffin also discusses the high talent level of youth hocke...

This week, we welcome the legendary Cal Mees to the podcast. Adam, Rubes, and Cal dive into Cal’s 55-year hockey career, starting with his introduction to hockey to how he now plays in at least 300 men’s league games every year. Cal discusses with the guys how he is able to keep playing by continuing to love the game and keeping a positive attitude towards the sport. The guys look at how Cal began...

This week, we welcome former Arizona State hockey player turned police officer Eddie McGovern to the podcast. Eddie, Adam, and Rubes discuss Eddie’s hockey roots in Arizona, starting with getting into hockey back at three years old. The guys look into the perfect age to start hockey, the significance of learning to skate prior to playing organized hockey as a kid, and the importance of maintaining...

This week, we welcome men’s league goaltender David Speer to the podcast. David and Adam discuss David’s journeyman hockey career, beginning in Colorado Springs followed by a stint at Cushing Academy to men’s league in the DFW area. The guys look at multiple aspects of the hockey world, including David playing on three men’s league teams, the importance of goaltenders in the world of adult hockey,...

The guys are back for another episode of the Face-Off Spot Podcast Rundown! This week, Owen and Adam discuss: -Ryan Miller has decided to retire after 18 NHL seasons, racking up 391 wins in 795 games with a 2.64 goals-against average and .914 save percentage. Owen and Adam look at his incredible career and what Miller meant to both the NHL and USA Hockey. -Cole Caufield, 15th overall pick in the 2...

Introducing a new segment of the podcast: The Face-Off Spot Rundown. In this weekly episodic, Owen Roche will be joined by Adam Larson and other guests to discuss some of the biggest topics from around the hockey world over the past week. This week, Owen and Adam recap: -Spencer Knight, 13th overall draft pick of the Florida Panthers in 2019 and Team USA goaltender at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Ch...

This week, we welcome to the pod the founder of Texas Hockey Apparel, Garrett Jensen. Garrett and Adam discuss building a new brand, specifically in the realm of the hockey community in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Garrett recently created Texas Hockey Apparel during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic and has been able to successfully grow his brand to the point that it is now an offici...

This week we welcome, from the Lone Star Warriors, Jason Kolodize, or as most know him Golden Kolache. We discuss the Anaheim ducks, Lone Star Warriors hockey, we talk about taking breaks from hockey, and depression support from teammates.   This week's episode is sponsored by Rubes Brews, check them out on Instagram and Facebook @rubesbrews

This week we take the show on the road down to the Live Music Capital of Texas, Austin. Adam and Ryan talk to Ryan Raya owner of Chaparral Ice.   Our show is sponsored by Rubes Brews, check them out on Facebook and Instagram at @rubesbrews

We're back to finish the live event with the Dallas Stars and Fort Worth Barracudas, we talk to some of the participants from the event. Several Barracudas, some former NHL'ers and former Dallas Stars, as they took part in a great cause.

We're live again from the Dallas Stars Alumni v.s. Fort Worth Barracudas charity game benefiting Officer Michael Penton. We interview several local hockey personalities and chat throughout the game about all manner of things. This week's episode is sponsored by Rubes Brews. Check them out on facebook and instagram.

This week we dive in to the world of the Fort Worth Barracudas. We also have some show updates and some big news! As always we're sponsored by Rubes Brews. Check them out on instagram and facebook @rubesbrews 

Our live show from the Lonestar Warriors Classic at Allen Community Ice Rink in Allen, TX.   Sponsored by Rubes Brews