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2 Many Men On The Mic
2 Many Men on the Mic is your go-to podcast for honest, inclusive conversations about youth hockey—from 6U through 18U. Hosted by coaches and former board members Drew Acree and Jared Balint, the show shines a light on the full community: elite players, non-elite players, new coaches, committed parents (especially moms), and everyone working behind the scenes to grow the game.We’re not here to lecture—we’re here to listen, share, and support. Drew and Jared bring their real-life experiences to…
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Did New Jersey give up too much for Connor Hellebuyck? And could Jordan Binnington be the next big goalie on the move?
Coach Jared and Coach Drew open our Halloween episode debating the blockbuster Hellebuyck trade, the value of elite goaltending in today's NHL, and whether the…
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🎙️ The kids have the mic now... and Jared, Drew, and Grant might already regret it!
Big changes are coming to St. Louis high school hockey — and to 2 Many Men on the Mic! We're officially introducing 2 Many Players on the Mic, featuring Blake…
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🎙️ The kids have the mic now... and Jared, Drew, and Grant might already regret it!
It's a big week for 2 Many Men on the Mic as we officially introduce 2 Many Players on the Mic, starring Rockwood Summit's Blake Warren and Clayton's Ethan…
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A losing streak. A nervous parent group. A hockey glove with one perfectly good palm. We’re tackling problems big and small this week.
Jared and Drew welcome hockey coach and entrepreneur Dale to talk Krystal Grip, coaching girls hockey, and a skating obstacle course so fun the players might…
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Is chasing AAA hockey actually helping your child develop?
Does a higher-level team always mean better development? Should your child leave home for hockey? And could fewer games create more opportunities to improve?…
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Fear & Shame Don't Make Hockey Players Tougher — So What Does?
Does tough coaching actually create tougher hockey players? Following last week's discussion of the incident involving St. Louis Blues prospect Matthew Mayock…
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🏒 Hockey. Homework. Homecoming. Sleep. Repeat.
Youth hockey season is officially back — which means parents everywhere have once again become unpaid Uber drivers with very expensive passengers. This week…
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Who Owns the Middle? NHL Center Depth & the 200-Foot Game
🏒 What makes a team dangerous down the middle: two superstar centers or four lines you can trust? Coach Drew and Coach Jared debate NHL center depth, revisit…
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From College Hockey to 1.5 Million Followers: Austin Friesen & The Hockey Guys
How does a group of college hockey players messing around on TikTok during COVID turn into a hockey brand with more than 1.5 million followers? This week…
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This week, Drew and Jared take hockey training off the ice with Ryan Leslie from Padel + Pickle Club in St. Louis.
Why are hockey players — including NHLers — getting hooked on Padel and pickleball? Ryan explains how hand-eye coordination, quick-twitch movement…
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USA Hockey is launching a new Development League in 2027–28 — but what could it mean for the 90% of youth hockey players competing at the A, B and C levels? This week, Drew and Jared wade into the conversation. USA Hockey says the new Development League w
USA Hockey's new Development League is coming in 2027–28, with 32 programs, 15U and 17U teams and an emphasis on development, training and creating additional…
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What should a hockey parent actually say on the ride home from the rink?
What should a hockey parent actually say on the ride home from the rink? This week, Drew and Jared welcome Ken Martell, USA Hockey Senior Director of Player…
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Missouri Hockey's Changes + Win a $100 Pure Hockey Gift Card Every Month!
The hockey season is getting closer, and this week we're talking about what that means for players, parents, coaches, and organizations across Missouri…
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Grant Takes One for the Team! 😂 Campfire Stories, Hockey Trivia & Stupid Hockey Tricks
The offseason doesn’t mean the hockey fun has to stop! This week, we’re launching three brand-new recurring segments that you’ll be seeing throughout the year…
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What We Learned in Year One | Lyndsey Fry on Growing the Game & Building Better Hockey Families
This week marks an exciting milestone as we celebrate the completion of our first year of 2 Many Men on the Mic. Before looking ahead to Year Two, Jared and…
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5 Hockey Drills Kids Actually LOVE (Youth Players Draw Their Favorites!) | Too Many Men on the Mic
What makes a hockey drill fun? Instead of asking coaches, we asked the players. This week's episode features youth players from around St. Louis drawing and…
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Best of 2 Many Men on the Mic (Part 2) | Olympians, Champions & Hockey Families
We're closing out our inaugural Best of Season 1 series with another collection of memorable conversations that celebrate the people who make hockey such a…
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Best of Season 1, Part 1 | The Episodes That Shaped Our First Year
It's hard to believe we've been at this for a full year. With nearly 60 episodes in the books, we decided it was time to revisit some of the conversations that…
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What keeps kids playing hockey?
It turns out the answer isn't winning. In this episode of 2 Many Men on the Mic, Jared and Drew explore one of the biggest challenges facing youth hockey…
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🏆 What Youth Hockey Players Can Learn from the Stanley Cup Final
The Stanley Cup Final may be over, but the lessons for youth hockey players and coaches are just getting started. This week, Coach Jared and Coach Drew break…
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From Learn-to-Play to High School Hockey: The Financial Reality
How much does youth hockey really cost in 2026—and what can we do about it? In this episode of 2 Many Men on the Mic, Coach Jared and Coach Drew dive into one…
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What happens when hockey parents stop watching from the stands and start playing the game themselves?
This week, Jared and Drew welcome Josh Holmes, Director of Adult Hockey for USA Hockey, for a conversation about adult hockey, Learn-to-Play programs, and how…
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You Don’t Need AAA to Play College Hockey | Blake Dorn Interview
This week on 2 Many Men on the Mic, Jared, Drew, and Grant welcome Blake Dorn to the show. Blake’s journey from A-level youth hockey in St. Louis to playing…
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NHL Final Four is Set + PWHL is BOOMING | Too Many Men on the Mic
The Stanley Cup Final Four is officially set and the boys are breaking down EVERYTHING from the NHL Playoffs — overtime drama, coaching mistakes, goalie play…
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Goalies Are Built Different
Goalies… this one’s for YOU. This week on Too Many Men on the Mic, Jared & Drew welcome an all-star goalie panel featuring: • Lexi Levy (Oswego State Women’s…
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The Coaches Take Back Control: Breaking Down the NHL Playoffs for Players & Parents
The coaches are back behind the bench this week on 2 Many Men on the Mic. Drew and Jared use the incredible first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to break…
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Swedish Fish > Drama 🍬 | Hockey Moms Explain How Teams Become Family
We turned the show over to the real glue of every team… the moms. And let’s just say — they delivered. This episode dives into: the legendary Swedish Fish…
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Olympian ‘Goose’ Gosselin Drops Truths on Youth Hockey + Grant Returns 👀
This one’s loaded. We’re joined by Guy “Goose” Gosselin — 2x USA Men’s Olympic hockey player, former NHL player, coach, and current USA Hockey Director with…
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He Quit Hockey… Then Came Back Better 😂 | Blake Warren’s Wild Journey (Mites → Varsity)
Blake Warren (Rockwood Summit) joins 2 Many Men on the Mic for a high-energy episode filled with hilarious stories, honest perspective, and real lessons from…
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Is Spring Hockey Worth It? MidStates Changes & Youth Hockey Debate
Is Spring Hockey worth it? What’s changing with MidStates? And what are coaches, parents, and players really seeing right now in youth hockey? In this episode…
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The 3 Things That Derail Hockey Programs (Alignment, Feedback & Identity) | Matt Dumouchelle.
What separates great hockey organizations from the ones that struggle? This week on 2 Many Men on the Mic, we sit down with Matt Dumouchelle from The Coaches…
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Locker Room Stories & a Title Win | Twin Bridges 10U Roundtable
What happens when you hand the mic to a championship youth hockey team? This week on 2 Many Men on the Mic, we sit down with the Twin Bridges 10U B1 team —…
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Want to Grow Girls Hockey? Start Here. | Kristen Sagaert (USA Hockey)
How do you actually grow girls and women’s hockey the right way? In this episode of 2 Many Men on the Mic, we welcome Kristen Sagaert (USA Hockey) to break…
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Episode 44 - Why Alaska Produces Great Humans who Play Hockey | Anchorage Hockey Director Kirk Kullberg
Youth hockey development looks different in Alaska. In this episode of 2 Many Men on the Mic, coaches Drew Acree and Jared Balint talk with Anchorage Hockey…
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2 Many Men on the Mic; Air Date: 3.5.2026, Guest Bobby Reed from the Portland Jr. Winterhawks
Coach Drew Acree and Coach Jared Balint welcome in Bobby Reed, Director of Hockey for the Portland Jr. Winterhawks. The boys discuss Bobby's journey from…
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2 Many men On The Mic, Playoff Preview Part 4! (02-26-2026)
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2 Many Men On The Mic, Playoff Coaches Edition
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2 Many Men On The Mic, Playoff Edition Part Three!!! (02-12-26)
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Playoff Preview PT.2
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2 Many Men On The Mic (01-29-2026)
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2 Many Men On The Mix (01-22-2026)
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2 Many Men On The Mic (01-15-2025)
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2 Many Men On The Mic, Idaho Edition (01-08-2026)
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2 Many Men On The Mic OT w/ Joe Bonnett
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2 Many Men On The Mic (12-18-2025)
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2 Many Men On The Mic (12-11-2025)
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2 Many Men On the Mic: Support Toy Drive and Coaches Roundtable (12-05-2025)
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2 Many Men On The Mic (11-20-2025)
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2 Many Men On The Mic OT Edition w/ Dan Jablonic
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2 Many Men On The Mic: Viva Las Vegas (11-13-2025)
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2 Many Men On The Mic New York Edition (11-06-2025)
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2 Many Men On the Mic (10-30-2025)
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2 Many Men On the Mic (10-23-2025)
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2 Many Men On the Mic (10-16-2025)
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2 Many Men On the Mic OT-Mid States Schedule Reveal
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2 Many Men On the Mic (10-09-2025)
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2 Many Men On the Mic OT (10-03-2025)
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2 Many Men On the Mic (10-02-2025)
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2 Many Men On the Mic Interview
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2 Many Men On the Mic (09-25-2025)
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