Two The Rink Podcast

Final pod of the season and we wrapped it up the only way we know how. We dive into AAA hockey, getting into the good, the bad, and some of the stuff people don’t always want to talk about. What works, what doesn’t, and where things might be headed. Honest takes to close out the year. Had to take a quick detour into Puffy at the Masters because it was too good not to touch on. We also run through...

This week we get into that weird time of year in the Greater Toronto Hockey League season where some teams are gearing up for a run and others are quietly checking tee times. We talk about Coach Tanya and the East Enders going on an absolute heater — one of those runs where everything just clicks and nobody really wants to play you. With the Founders Cup coming up, we get into what to ex...

Playoff hockey is here and the boys are fired up. In this episode of Two The Rink, we break down why the GTHL playoffs somehow turn every rink into Game 7 of the Stanley Cup. We debate the best barns in the city to catch a playoff game, the ones with the loud parents, terrible coffee, and just the right amount of chaos.   We also get into an important question every rink parent has wondered:...

This week the boys dive into the latest movement in the Greater Toronto Hockey League standings — who’s climbing, who’s sliding, and which teams are starting to separate themselves as we head into the stretch run.   We play a classic “how well do you really know the league?” game, trying to guess how many teams are actually in the GTHL. Let’s just say… we talk about it every week, but the num...

This week on Two the Rink, it’s officially playoff runway season and the vibes are somewhere between “we got this” and “who scheduled THAT tournament?” We break down the mad dash to the post-season, which teams are peaking at the right time, and which ones are googling tiebreaker rules at 11:47 p.m.   We also get into the legend of the birthday skate — because nothing says development like a...

We kick things off with updates around the GTHL — who’s rolling, who’s wobbling, and what the vibes are right now. From there we get into the mental stamina it takes to be a pro (and a kid chasing it), touch on Marner’s return, and wrap it all up with the usual banter, chirps, and laughs. Hockey talk with a pulse, as always.

After a three week break, Two the Rink is back and somehow the hockey world did not calm down while we were gone.   Puffy checks in after Minnesota for the World Juniors and a Halifax trip that definitely included more than just hockey. We break down the emotional rollercoaster kids teams are riding heading into playoffs, the good, the ugly, and the “how did that just happen” moments every pa...

This one is all GTHL, front to back. We run through what’s actually happening around the league right now — the teams trending up, the ones feeling the squeeze, and the conversations everyone’s having in the stands but pretending they’re not.   World Juniors come up, but only through the GTHL lens — what it means for players, parents, and expectations at home. Puffy’s upcoming Minnesota trip...

This week, Grant and Puffy are back with a fully loaded episode: we break down the chaos, glory, and play of the Silver Stick weekend, including Puffy’s trip to the Wolves game We recap the kids’ games from the week — the highs, the lows.  They also discuss that Scarborough Gardens has officially reopened, so of course we talk about the first game like it was the Leafs’ home opener. We a...

Episode 81 brings the heat as we break down Ted Reeve’s huge U10 AA win, complete with all the parental fist-pumps and questionable bench-energy that came with it. We check in on the Hockey Factory, which remains closed or open or no one seems to know it’s getting more mysterious by the week—like a haunted rink that still owes you money.   Plus, we run through every update from the G: who’s b...

This week, G-Cat returns from a wild weekend in London, where the tournament delivered big moments and even bigger hotel-and-rink shenanigans. Puffy brings his trademark intel with a full set of G-updates — who’s rising, who’s sliding, and who’s mysteriously “day-to-day” despite being seen sprinting for free breakfast waffles. The boys also take a quick skate back in time with a little North Toron...

This week on Two The Rink, G-Cat and Puffy dive headfirst into tournament season—early mornings, bad arena coffee, and the annual reminder that no one actually knows how to use the schedule app. We break down all the hot teams in the G, who’s buzzing, who’s surprising, and who’s already acting like it’s the Stanley Cup.   Plus, the debate of the week: is it acceptable—maybe even noble—to forf...

Puffy and G-Cat are back breaking down a wild week in minor hockey. How did Milk end up sponsoring a league?   The boys investigate—half seriously, half thirsty. They dig into the sudden closing of Hockey Factory, what it means for players and parents, and the ripple effect across the GTHL. Then it’s onto big organizational news: the new affiliation between the Marlies and Humber Va...

Puffy and G-Cat are back for another week of questionable takes and high-stakes hockey talk. The Jays’ playoff run has Puffy in full emotional meltdown mode, leading to the important question: does he actually love baseball more than his own son? (The jury’s still out, and his son’s not thrilled.) Meanwhile, G-Cat breaks down the early GTHL storylines, the surprises “On the Watch,” and a few kids...

The boys are back! Puffy and G-Cat shake off the sunscreen, lace up the mics, and dive headfirst into Season 3 of Two The Rink. They catch up on the summer antics (some more productive than others), celebrate Coach Tanya’s trophy-hoarding run through award season, and introduce a brand-new segment — “On The Watch” highlighting the best players and teams tearing up the GTHL this week. Expect banter...

G-Cat discussed the coming changes as he prepares for the life of a Double-A parent, Puffy vows to behave better at the city finals, and the guys discuss ball hockey plans for the summer.  The boys update playoff outcomes in the final Stoff Market of the season.   Use Coupon Code: TWOTHERINK at checkout to save 20% on your next BioSteel order!

Two The Rink - "Giver Hockey" (S2E74)    Mike Givens from Giver Hockey joins the podcast.  Mike talks about his young hockey career in the G, how working with kids with autism helped him in his developmental career, and outlines the impact new stick technology makes.     Use Coupon Code: TWOTHERINK at checkout to save 20% on your next BioSteel order!

G-Cat and Puffy update the current playoff picture in the G, react to the Live Barn outage, and pitch a GTHL behind the scenes documentary.   Use Coupon Code: TWOTHERINK at checkout to save 20% on your next BioSteel order!

The boys discuss the playoff atmosphere in the G where games get heated, do a deep dive on the origins of the Zamboni, and talk about American boycotts… at the super market.   Use Coupon Code: TWOTHERINK at checkout to save 20% on your next BioSteel order!

Shannon Crookston, General Manager of the Scarborough Young Bruins, joins the podcast.  Shannon shares her story on how and why she became a GM, waht the role entails, and it's like dealing with parents and the GTHL.   Use Coupon Code: TWOTHERINK at checkout to save 20% on your next BioSteel order!

With the playoffs underway the boys recap some epic finishes to the regular season, preview playoff series, and G-Cat has an idea for a special mid-season tournament in the G.      Use Coupon Code: TWOTHERINK at checkout to save 20% on your next BioSteel order!

G-Cat and Puffy discuss parking lot issues, swimming in the pool before the game, and ponder how to squeeze a vacation in during march break.  We get an update on tight playoff races around the 'G', and the playoff betting season gets underway on the Stoff Market.    Use Coupon Code: TWOTHERINK at checkout to save 20% on your next BioSteel order!

The boys discuss the situation surrounding the Mississauga Rattlers and their eligibility, look back at a crazy week in the 'G', and debate whether or not you should book a march break vacation during the playoffs.   Use Coupon Code: TWOTHERINK at checkout to save 20% on your next BioSteel order!

Puffy recaps his vacation and what it was like to keep an eye on the G from afar, while G-Cat tells us the origins of the Humber Valley Sharks.  The boys look back at the week in the GTHL, discuss the return of Scarborough Gardens and give their Super bowl predictions.   Use Coupon Code: TWOTHERINK at checkout to save 20% on your next BioSteel order!

Today on  Two the Rink , we’re thrilled to welcome Scott Campbell to the podcast. Scott wears a lot of hats in the hockey world as the Director of North American Programs with Canlan Sports, where he oversees leagues, tournaments, and camps across Canada and the U.S. When he’s not shaping the game at a macro level, he’s scouting for the Soo Greyhounds in the OHL, where he’s been for seven yea...