Glass and Out

In episode 326 of the Glass and Out Podcast we sit down with the President, General Manager, and Head Coach of the WHL's Penticton Vees, Fred Harbinson. Now in his 19th year with the team, Harbinson has the Vees on track for a historic season as the Western Hockey League's newest franchise in its first season after departing the BCHL. In late January of 2026, Penticton sat 2nd in the Western Conference, were riding an 11 game win streak, and recently cracked the CHL's top 10 ranking, landing at number 9. With 26 games left to play in the regular season, the Vees are only 10 wins away from breaking the win record for an expansion team, set by the Everett Silvertips in 2014. With Penticton, Harbinson built one of the most storied franchises at the Jr A level in Canada, leading the Vees to multiple championships, including six Fred Page Cup titles, a Western Canada Cup, a Doyle Cup, and an RBC Cup National Championship. He has recorded over 700 career wins in the BCHL and has been honored multiple times with the Joe Tennant Memorial Trophy as BCHL Coach of the Year. He also holds the distinction of the most playoff series victories in league history. Listen as he shares the championship mentality that has resulted in expansion success, putting an emphasis on the defensive side of the game, and why selling development is about providing your players with a layer of tools. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ofzE7lGH_70 Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel: BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl: hudl.com/tcs

In episode 325 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome Hockey Hall of Famer Ray Bourque. As one of the greatest defenceman in hockey history, Bourque needs no introduction. His list of accomplishments include five Norris trophies, 19-time NHL All-Star, two Canada Cups, the franchises all-time leader in points in Boston Bruins franchise history and of course, a Stanley Cup champion with the Colorado Avalanche. Why is he joining a coaching podcast? Well, Bourque is currently getting set for his second season as Head Coach of 3Ice Boston. 3Ice is a wight team league, which plays exclusively in an OT or 3 on 3 format. Games consist of two 8 minute halves and the games are electric. You can learn more about the league here. As a bonus, we sit down with E.J Johnston, Founder and CEO of 3Ice, to learn more about the league, how it started, how they have designed the rules to create end to end action and what it has in store for the future. Listen as he Bourque shares his philosophy for coaching 3v3, how to create offence through a focus on defence and the importance of always staying humble. Watch on Youtube: Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel: BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl: hudl.com/tcs

Welcome to the Coaching Crossover, the newest podcast from The Coaches Site! Join Matt Dumouchelle as he invites two coaches from different sports to discuss leadership, team culture, and what it takes to thrive under pressure, straight from the experiences of the people who live the grind and shape the standard every day. Subscribe to Coaching Crossover now! We give you an exclusive listen to episode 1, which focuses on soccer and lacrosse with Wake Forest University men's soccer coach Bobby Muuss, and the general manager and co-head coach of the Saskatchewan Rush of the National Lacrosse League, Derek Keenan.

Todd Woodcroft, the head coach of EC Kassel Huskies, shares insights from his extensive hockey career, emphasizing principles over tactics in coaching. He discusses building a positive team culture, adapting to European hockey dynamics, and managing game risk. Woodcroft also highlights the importance of player accountability through ratings and the value of clear communication learned from mentors. His approach to simplicity and structured practice planning showcases his focus on player development and fostering talent, especially among young athletes.

In episode 323 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're joined by Head Coach of the York University Women's Hockey program, Dan Church. Back in November, Dan joined us for Hockey Calgary's leadership day and presented on shared leadership, specifically how you can build stronger teams through coach-athlete collaboration. Stay tuned for that video coming later this season on The Coaches Site. Church has led the program at York since 2004. His career spans both university and international hockey. He has represented Hockey Canada in multiple leadership roles, including Head Coach of the Canadian National Women's Team, where he led the program to a gold medal at the 2012 IIHF Women's World Championship. Church places an emphasis on culture, long-term athlete development, and values-driven leadership, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential coaches in Canadian women's hockey. Listen as he shares why coaches need to build better leaders, how to manage a players stress and exhaustion, and why the coach-player relationship needs to be collaborative. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/OPassJRn9JM Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel: BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl: hudl.com/tcs

Job Fransen, Senior Lecturer and founder of SkillACQ, shares insights on skill acquisition in team sports. He explores the crucial differences between competence and confidence training, revealing why coaches should trust their intuition. Job emphasizes the importance of balancing both training types for optimal athlete engagement and performance. He discusses creative practice design, the role of coaches as facilitators, and the need for long-term learning versus short-term wins. Plus, he highlights innovative methods to assess learning and promote growth in athletes.

Jim Hulton, the Head Coach and General Manager of the Charlottetown Islanders, shares his wealth of experience from over 30 years in hockey. He emphasizes the importance of situational awareness in player development and the value of community in junior hockey. Hulton discusses how to balance short-term wins with long-term player growth, the significance of teaching off-puck skills, and fostering a culture of accountability. His insights reveal that coaching goes beyond tactics—it's about shaping character and learning life skills.

Pete DeBoer, an accomplished NHL coach with over 1,400 games and international experience, shares insights on his role with Team Canada for the upcoming Olympics. He discusses the importance of versatility in roster selection and hints at potential tactical shifts in the NHL. DeBoer reflects on his early coaching experiences and the lessons learned from both victories and setbacks. He emphasizes the value of mentorship in coaching, while also advising those facing job changes to stay positive and prepared for future opportunities.

In episode 319 of the Glass and Out Podcast we welcome the focus of our new Shift Change documentary, Head Coach of the Lloydminster Lancers U18 AAA team, Chris King. If you haven't heard the incredible story behind his switch from National Champion basketball coach to youth hockey bench boss, you can check out the first two episodes of Shift Change now on The Coaches Site. In summary: After incredible success with the Lakeland College women's program, including being named ACAC Coach of the Year a six times and National Coach of the Year twice, King was fired based on a complaint from a disgruntled former player. The Lloydminster Lancers of the Alberta U18 AAA league were looking for a coach to resurrect the struggling program. In stepped King. Could a career basketball coach shift to the ice and replicate the same success he enjoyed on the court? Listen as he explains the background behind the unlikely switch, how coaching girls and boys differs, and why shinny is a critical part of developing creativity and problem solving. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/j-8RocI3NSo Learn more about our presenting sponsors: State & Liberty: stateandliberty.com/tcs Biosteel: BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl: hudl.com/tcs

In episode 318 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're joined by skills coach and TCS Live presenter Maxim Noreau. Noreau enjoyed a tremendous playing career. He played a handful of games in the National Hockey League to kick off a 17-year professional career, mostly in the Swiss National League. He also represented Canada on multiple occasions at the Spengler Cup and Winter Olympics. Upon retirement he founded Noreau Hockey, a development program operating out of Montreal, where he is also a development coach for the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the QMHJL. You can check out his TCS Live presentation on Blueline Shooting Options now on The Coaches Site. Listen as he shares why coaches need to focus on making the fundamentals elite, the importance of selling player development to parents, and how the position of defence as evolved in hockey.