Join hosts Sean Baligian and Mike Iavasile for a special edition of 'Wut The Puck?!' presented by the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association. This episode features Hartland High School's head coach Rick Gadwa and several alumni players, as they share their experiences and insights about high school hockey, the proven path to success, and the strong community that supports them. 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Welcome and Show Overview 01:00 Talking about Hartland Hockey 01:25 Interview with Coach Rick Gadwa 03:36 Proven Path Stories 04:00 Interview with Brayden Pietila 05:11 Heartland Community and Youth Programs 07:27 Transition to Junior Hockey 07:59 Advice for Future Hockey Players 09:11 Interview with Adam Pietila 10:55 College and Beyond 14:15 Memories and Stories from Hartland 16:22 Interview with Jed Pietila 20:26 Challenges and Adversity 25:53 Interview with Ben Pouliot 29:05 Heartland Family and Community Impact 34:13 Interview with Ryan Piros and Seth Ferguson 53:16 Interview with Joey Larson 50:40 Words of Wisdom and Experiences 59:13 Interview with Jack L’Esperance 01:04:05 Final Thoughts

In this special episode of What The Puck, presented by the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association, hosts Sean Baligian and Mike Iavasile are joined by Nick Radjewski, the head coach of St. Clair Shores Unified Hockey. They discuss the growth and development of high school hockey in Michigan, the proven path for players, and the exciting future of the sport in the state. From the challenges of maintaining a unified team culture to the importance of community-based models, this episode dives deep into the dynamics of high school hockey. Listen in to hear about upcoming events, key players to watch, and the passion driving this storied hockey community. 00:00 Introduction 03:50 Nick Radjewski's Path to Coaching 05:12 Challenges and Triumphs at St. Clair Shores Unified 28:52 Importance of Community-Based Models in Hockey 26:17 Summer Activities and Upcoming Season 34:01 Closing Remarks and Takeaways

In this episode of 'Wut The Puck?!', hosted by Sean Baligian and co-hosted by Mike Iavasile, tune in for an engaging discussion presented by the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association. The show features former Livonia Stevenson players Tyler Irvine and Jake Beaune, along with Livonia Stevenson Head Coach David Mitchell and Saline Head Coach Kyle Zagata, who is also a former Livonia Stevenson assistant coach. This episode highlights the personal journeys, developmental paths, and the community support within Michigan high school hockey, emphasizing the challenges and achievements that shape the sport.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:04 Meet the Guests: Tyler Irvine and Jake Beaune

02:51 The Proven Path: High School to Junior Hockey

06:09 The Role of MDHL in Player Development

09:27 Transitioning to College Hockey

11:31 Advice for Aspiring Hockey Players

18:00 Coaches' Perspectives: Dave Mitchell and Kyle Zagata

30:21 Importance of High School Hockey Connections

31:32 The Growing Presence of Scouts

35:14 Challenges and Opportunities in High School Hockey

35:44 Wishes for High School Hockey's Future

38:04 The Minnesota Model and High School Hockey

41:34 Promoting High School Hockey Success Stories

57:57 Upcoming High School Hockey Games to Watch

01:01:02 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements