The Face-Off Spot with Adam Larson

This week we welcome friend of the show, and Mansfield Starcenter Hockey Programs Director Milt Highfill. We discuss hockey, coaching philosophies, the current  downward spiral of the "Event Staff" team, and are welcomed by Podcast producer extraordinaire Steve Casio and a ton more.   Check out Steve's Podcasting Company - Podcast Mansfield - https://podcastmansfield.wordpress.com/   Thanks to our...

This week we welcome Children's Health Starcenter General Manager Bryan Lee (Adam's boss) we talk about his history with hockey and how he got to mansfield, various topics on running an ice rink in texas.   We also get a future promise of snacks in the studio.   Thanks to our sponsor Rubes Brews, check them out at  https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/

This week we talk to the Assistant Ice Chief at Sochi Olympics Brandon Klement. We discuss starting his own rink service company and what it takes to work in the rink industry Complete Ice Arena Services -  https://www.completeicearenaservices.com/ Thanks to our sponsor Rubes Brews, check them out at  https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/

This week we welcome new Ft. Worth Barracudas captain, Wayne Johns, we talk; growing up playing hockey, the new Barracudas season and playing competitive hockey in the DFW area. Ft Worth Barracudas -  https://ftworthbarracudas.com/ Thanks to our sponsor Rubes Brews, check them out at  https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/

This week we welcome my father, Jon Larson to the pod. This we discuss how Jon got started playing hockey way back when, family, coaching, coaching philosophy, and thoughts on growing up in ice rink industry. Shout out to Grandma Larson! She's the best. Thanks to our sponsor Rubes Brews, check them out at  https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/

Numan and Corby are back, together this time. This week we discuss the NHL Playoffs, we also discuss the origin of the best bromance in DFW adult hockey, plus much more.  Thanks to our sponsor Rubes Brews, check them out at  https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/

This week we welcome Jimmy Atkinson to the pod and discuss a little history of hockey in California, the importance of playing outdoors and teaching hockey to your children, as well as Jimmy's own podcast Opportunity Zones, and much more. Opportunity Zones podcast -  https://opportunitydb.com/podcast/ Thanks to our sponsor Rubes Brews, check them out at  https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/  

This week we welcome Matt Taylor to the pod and discuss the history the ice rink in Mansfield, adult hockey and running teams, NHL return to play and COVID-19 as well as goals for the podcast and some ideas for the coming months, among other things.  Thanks to our sponsor Rubes Brews, check them out at  https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/

This week we welcome our new show sponsor Chris Rubio from Rubes Brews. We discuss: - History of Rubes Brews - NHL's plan to return to play - Staying in "shape" during lockout - Vision for Rubes Brews and The Face-Off Spot Thank you to Rubes Brews for sponsoring check them out at  https://www.instagram.com/rubesbrews/

Numan Arango comes on the pod to talk everything hockey. Topics include: - The "COVID" Cup - Glory days of the CHL - Player and puck tracking - New Professional 3v3 league - Stanley Cup Traditions - Helping beginners love the game

Corby Antropik comes on the pod to talk everything hockey.