The Face-Off Spot with Adam Larson

This week we bring you our broadcast of the United Heroes League Charity Hockey game in Farmers Branch. We meet members of both teams and discuss events around the teams and the Dallas Fort Worth Community, and have a great time watching some hockey. As always we're sponsored by Rubes Brews, check them out on instagram and facebook.

This week we welcome TCU Goaltender Owen Roche.   As always we are sponsored by Rubes Brews.

This week we welcome on the pod Andrew Palmer. We talk to DFW's favorite local ice skate sharpener about the community around hockey, his introduction to hockey and much more.   We are sponsored as always by Rubes Brews, Check out their new brew - Crazy Cousin Eddie's Winter Ale. Check them out on instagram and facebook.

This week we welcome on the pod Russ Lusk. We talk about growing up in California and playing hockey, disabled vets hockey groups in DFW, The Vancouver Canucks and some hot ass chips.   We are sponsored as always by Rubes Brews, Check out their new brew - Crazy Cousin Eddie's Winter Ale. Check them out on instagram and facebook.

This week we bring in our crew and discuss the early NHL season, Dallas Stars, our families with the occasional note about our local adult leagues. After all, all roads lead to men's league.   We are sponsored as always by Rubes Brews, Check out their new brew - Crazy Cousin Eddie's Winter Ale. Check them out on instagram and facebook.

This week we welcome Lucas Reid. We discuss the growth of youth hockey in DFW. His early days of playing. And the great start the Stars have had early in this shortened season.   We are sponsored as always by Rubes Brews, Check out their new brew - Crazy Cousin Eddie's Winter Ale. Check them out on instagram and facebook.

This week we welcome Dallas coaching staple Cosmo Clarke. We discuss Cosmo's early professional career, coaching and teaching the love of hockey.   We are sponsored as always by Rubes Brews, Check out their new brew - Crazy Cousin Eddie's Winter Ale. Check them out on instagram and facebook.

This week we welcome Dallas hockey staple Kelly Clymer, we discuss early hockey in the south and various aspects of coaching. Kelly is also involved with various aspects of USA Hockey.   We are sponsored this week by Rubes Brews, check them out on Facebook and Instagram.

This week we welcome member of the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs and native Texan Marcus Ortiz. We discuss the current NHL plans for opening the 2020-2021 Season, The current situation of other professional leagues in the United States during the Pandemic. We also discuss Marcus entrepreneurial focus Texas Hockey Apparel, and their focus on helping the hockey community.   Check out their website, and su...

This week we welcome onto the show Joe and Skyler, both are on Adam's Operations Team at the Ice Rink. We discuss both of their paths to hockey at a young age, competitive youth hockey in Texas in the late 90's early 2000's. We discuss what it's like to work in the Alaskan wilderness, among other things. Matt Taylor finally makes it back to the studio for a quick chat about the tech side of the po...

On the show this week we welcome Mark Laue. We discuss how the hockey community has migrated south from Dallas in recent years. We talk about Mark's work with local youth leagues and promoting the sport in the area.   Looking to get into skateboarding? Check out Mark's Action Park GP - http://actionparkgp.com/   This week's episode is sponsored by  Rubes Brews . Check out the new Klingtoberfest. I...

This week we welcome local artist Matt Houk and discuss the curious world of goalie helmet designs. Continue the goalie roundtable and discuss local hockey community.  We also hit on Matt's vintage toy business Empire Toys This week's episode is sponsored by Rubes Brews . Check out the new Klingtoberfest. Stay up to date with the latest episode on our website faceoffspotpodcast.com . Help us keep...

This week we welcome former pro Sly Naud. We discuss Sly's career in the QMJHL and getting drafted by the Buffalo Sabres, playing in the IHL, CHL among others. Sly played for several teams during his career most notably Tulsa Oilers, New Mexico Scorpions, and even a 2 game stint with the Houston Aeros. We talk about life as a pro in the 90's with a few stories about teammates, coaching, and champi...

This week we welcome Fort Worth Barracudas goaltender Josh Messick, talk a little Barracudas hockey, we learn how Josh was introduced to ice hockey. We discuss growing up playing hockey Dallas/Fort Worth at various levels of play and the interesting world of goalies.   Thanks to Rubes Brew for continuing sponsorship of the faceoff spot. Check out the new Klingtoberfest! https://www.facebook.com/ru...

This week we welcome former pro Wes Mason. We discuss playing adult league and staying in shape, after a professional career. We dive into Wes' introduction into hockey in Canada from Junior B into the OHL and beyond as well as much more.   Thanks to Rubes Brew for continuing sponsorship of the faceoff spot. Check out the new Klingtoberfest! https://www.facebook.com/rubesbrews/    

On this week's episode we welcome John Rubio. We discuss John's introduction to hockey and being a parent of a young hockey player. We get into a little post Guns and Hoses tournament talk, and give some shoutouts to Odessa and Tulsa hockey communities.   Thanks to Rubes Brew for continuing sponsorship of the faceoff spot. Check out the new Klingtoberfest! https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/

This week we talk to Mark Riepe, along with Corby Antropik. We discuss working in the AHL as an equipment manager, among other things. We also get an update from Numan Arango from deep within the MLB Bubble.   Thanks to Rubes Brew for continuing sponsorship of the faceoff spot. Check out the new Klingtoberfest! https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/

This week we talk to Megan Purcell, the new head coach of the Ft. Worth Barracudas. We discuss how she got started with hockey and her path to coaching competitive hockey.   Thanks to Rubes Brew for continuing sponsorship of the faceoff spot. Check out the new Klingtoberfest! https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/

This week we welcome Brad Buckland from the Dallas Stars Tournaments group and Officer Rick Mitchell from Guns and Hoses Foundation. We discuss cowboy hats and hear about Rick's experience with hockey growing up as well as the Guns and Hoses Foundation and the annual hockey tournament in DFW.   Guns and Hoses Foundation Dallas Stars Tournaments   Be sure to check out all of the new stuff coming ou...

This week we welcome special guests Robin and Kristen Mullen, owners of the Ft. Worth Barracudas. We talk about Robin's history with hockey and building a new hockey team in DFW. We're also super excited to announce our partnership with the Ft. Wroth Barracudas, we will have all kind of new things to share in the coming months, and we're really excited to be a part of their family.   Be sure to ch...

This week we welcome DJ Graham. We discuss Working in the rink industry as well as coaching and private instruction. Thanks to our sponsor Rubes Brews, check them out at  https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/

This week we welcome Michael Tothe. We discuss getting back into adult hockey, youth hockey, mountain biking, and the current NHL playoffs Thanks to our sponsor Rubes Brews, check them out at  https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/

This week we welcome NHL All-Star and iron man, Gary Unger. We discuss his playing career, what it actually takes to be an iron man in the NHL, as well as coaching, after his playing career was finished.   Thanks to our sponsor Rubes Brews, check them out at  https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/

This week Corby is back and we're talking all about the NHL playoffs. Thanks to our sponsor Rubes Brews, check them out at  https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/

This week we mix up the show with special guest host Jimmy Atkinson. Jimmy turns the tables and interviews Adam, they discuss the role of an ice rink operations manager, Adam's introduction to hockey, and issues with the ice. Thanks to our sponsor Rubes Brews, check them out at  https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/