In this episode of the New England Hockey Journal's Rinkwise podcast, host Evan Marinofsky is joined by Patrick Donnelly and special guest Connor Gorman, the head hockey coach of the New Hampton boys team. The conversation touches upon a variety of topics, including the success of the New England Fall Prep League, Gorman's coaching philosophy and strategies, the challenges of balancing development with competitive play, and the future of prep hockey. The discussion highlights Gorman's authentic coaching style, the evolution of prep hockey, and how he prepares his players for collegiate and junior hockey. The episode also includes a segment where the hosts react to ChatGPT's list of the top three iconic moments in hockey history.

Topics

00:31 Introducing Connor Gorman

00:55 Fall Prep League Insights

02:28 Recruitment and Team Dynamics

05:29 Challenges and Strategies

16:21 Coaching Philosophy and Experience

27:13 Division Three Hockey and Player Development

30:34 Channeling Emotions in Hockey

30:50 Transition Challenges for Young Players

32:10 Importance of Transferable Skills

33:12 Evolution of Prep Hockey

33:56 Balancing Academics and Athletics

37:10 Future of Prep Hockey and Junior Leagues

40:07 Impact of CHL Ruling on Prep Hockey

43:54 Iconic Moments in Hockey History

54:34 Overtime: Fun Facts and Reflections