Up My Hockey with Jason Podollan
Up My Hockey with Jason Podollan
Latest Episodes
EP. 171 - Jared Aulin - Drafted 47th overall by the Colorado Avalanche & World Jr. Silver Medallist for Team Canada
We talk with Jared Allen about what actually builds a strong hockey player, and why the modern chase for status can quietly crush competition, creativity, and confidence. We also trace Jared’s path from top prospect to World Juniors to pro hock...
EP.170 - Unbreakable Mindset: Jackson Drum’s Story of Resilience, Faith, and Relentless Work
In this powerful episode of the Up My Hockey Podcast, Jason Podollan sits down with 18‑year‑old Jackson Drum, a former CDA (Coeur d’Alene Hockey Academy) player whose life changed in an instant after a devastating on-ice collision left him with...
EP. 169 - Nick Kypreos On Resilience, Role Players, And Canada’s Hockey Identity
We sit down with Nick Kypreos to trace a path from a career-ending concussion to a 25-year run in broadcasting, unpacking what resilience looks like when you feel unready and afraid. Along the way we debate Canada’s modern hockey identity, Olym...
EP. 168 - Mike Guentzel - Inside The War Room: Pro Scouting, Trades, And Building Utah’s Future
We dig into the craft of pro scouting with Mike Gensel, from how Utah builds a contender to why second effort and playoff habits separate prospects from producers. Jake Guentzel’s evolution from pass-first center to elite net-front finisher bec...
EP. 167 - Andy Delmore - Chicago Blackhawks Player Development Caoch - Inside The Mind of A Pro Hockey Developer
We unpack how prospects actually turn pro with Chicago Blackhawks development coach Andy Delmore. Trust, wall play, role clarity, and coachability anchor a candid look at modern NHL demands and how small habits unlock big careers.• buil...
