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Welcome to The Locker Room Life 🎙️Co-Hosts: Frank Berenguer | Jay Diebel | Logan CuvoWe’re here to bring the hockey community closer than ever by sharing stories, experiences, and connecting with all the incredible personalities that make this sport so special.Whether it’s legendary locker room tales, personal journeys, or just spreading the love for the game, we’re all about growing hockey and building a stronger, more united community. 🎧 Raw conversations, laughs, and everything you love about the game—on and off the ice.Let’s grow the game together. Follow us for updates and get ready for The Locker Room Life!

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#72
Wednesday · 1 hr 7 min
EPISODE 72 : EMILY KAPLAN
ESPN REPORTER | DEAL BREAKER | MENTOR Some people chase their dreams. Others chase them while inspiring the next generation to do the same. From her early days at Sports Illustrated to becoming one of the most prominent voices in hockey as ESPN's Senior NHL Insider, Emily Kaplan has built an incredible career through passion, perseverance, and authenticity. From covering Stanley Cup Finals and historic NHL moments to breaking major stories, appearing on Around the Horn, and being recognized a
Monday · 50 min
FOUNDER SERIES : HOCKEY STICK VENTURES
THE GAME DOESN’T END WHEN YOU HANG UP THE SKATES. THE OPPORTUNITY IS JUST BEGINNING. Another installment of LOCKER ROOM LIFE: FOUNDER SERIES, where we spotlight the entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries building something bigger than themselves. What happens when the hockey community meets the world of venture capital? HOCKEY STICK VENTURES IS CHANGING THE GAME. Founded by former hockey player and investor Sean Hershman, Hockey Stick Ventures is connecting the hockey community with emerg
#71
October 8 · 54 min
EPISODE 71 : JAMES MURRAY
FOUNDER | CREATOR - EVERYTHING COLLEGE HOCKEY We sat down with James Murray, founder of Everything College Hockey (ECH), to talk about turning a passion for hockey into a thriving media platform, brand, and business. From player interviews and highlights to the Pucks in Deep podcast, original content, merchandise, and partnerships, ECH has become a powerful voice in college hockey, connecting players, programs, and fans while helping grow the game. But behind the success is a story of hard wo
#71
October 8 · 54 min
EPISODE 71 : JAMES MURRAY
FOUNDER | CREATOR - EVERYTHING COLLEGE HOCKEY What started as a passion for the game in 2016 has grown into one of the recognizable independent media platforms dedicated to college hockey. We had the opportunity to sit down with James Murray, founder and creator of Everything College Hockey (ECH), to talk about his journey from former college hockey player to entrepreneur, building a brand and business around the sport he loves. Everything College Hockey has become much more than a social med
#70
October 1 · 58 min
EPISODE 70 : MODERN HOCKEY
Mike Rabideau’s story is so much bigger than hockey. Mike’s journey through the game has taken him from playing professionally in the FHL, including time with the Brewster Bulldogs, to becoming a shooting consultant, trainer, coach and mentor helping the next generation of players develop their game. But the most powerful part of Mike’s story has nothing to do with goals, statistics or what happened on the ice. It’s what he had to overcome away from it. Mike has openly shared his battle with
#69
September 24 · 54 min
[ FOUNDER SERIES ] : MATT HALL | TRUFIT CUSTOMS
What happens when you see an outdated problem in sports and decide to completely rethink it? We sat down with Matt Hall, Founder & CEO of TRUFIT Customs, to break down the journey behind building a sports technology company focused on making professional-grade custom-fit products more accessible to athletes at every level. Matt and the TRUFIT team took a process that was traditionally expensive, time-consuming and difficult to scale and built a digitally driven system around 3D scanning, digita
#68
September 17 · 52 min
EPISODE 68 : LOGAN RENKOWSKI
Logan Renkowski’s journey is proof that your path doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s to get where you’re supposed to go. From the USHL to the NAHL, back to the USHL, Logan continued to bet on himself. He kept working, kept believing and refused to let adversity define where his career was headed. Then came the breakthrough. 43 goals. 63 points. A Clark Cup Championship with the Sioux Falls Stampede. And now, the next chapter at the University of Vermont. Logan’s story is bigger than t
#68
September 15 · 34 min
[ WORKING IN SPORTS ] " BUILD YOUR BRAND "
BUILD YOUR BRAND!!! In this edition of WORKING IN SPORTS, Nick Bowins breaks down one of the most important lessons for anyone trying to get their foot in the door of the sports industry: YOU are your best marketing tool. Your reputation, your work, your relationships, and the way you present yourself all become part of your brand. Getting the opportunity is only the beginning. Find the right position, prove your value, build relationships, and keep stacking experience from there. You don’t
#67
September 10 · 1 hr 16 min
EPISODE 67 : BRIJESH PATEL
BE COMFORTABLE BEING UNCOMFORTABLE. For more than 25 years, Brijesh “Coach B” Patel has built athletes, coaches, and cultures around one belief: real growth starts outside your comfort zone. As Associate Athletic Director and Director of Athletic Performance at Quinnipiac University, Coach B has helped build a championship-level environment centered on preparation, accountability, relationships, and developing the person before the athlete. In 2024, he was named the NSCA Collegiate Coach of
#66
September 4 · 27 min
EPISODE 66 : CAMERON KORPI
The work doesn’t stop when things don’t go your way. That’s when it matters most. Cameron Korpi joins Locker Room Life to talk about the journey of a goaltender who has continued to work, adapt and bet on himself through every stage of his career. From AAA hockey to the NTDP, NAHL, four seasons of USHL experience, the University of Michigan and now Union College, Cameron’s path has been built through experience, adversity and a relentless commitment to getting better. We dive into the mentali
#65
September 3 · 37 min
EPISODE 65 : NATE MCBRAYER
Nate McBrayer joins Locker Room Life to talk about the journey behind getting to where he is today and the years of work, sacrifice and dedication that people don’t always see. Growing up in Ohio, Nate developed a love for the game early. But wanting something and earning it are two completely different things. We dive into what it took to keep climbing, leaving home, competing at higher levels, learning through adversity, developing confidence in his game and ultimately earning the opportunit
#64
September 2 · 24 min
EPISODE 64 : LUCAS VAN VLIET
For Lucas Van Vliet, the mission is simple: focus on becoming the best version of yourself every single day. Not worrying about where everyone else is.  Not chasing somebody else’s timeline.  Not letting the outside noise dictate the work. It’s about dedication to the process, belief in yourself, and showing up every day with the intention to improve. The biggest results don’t happen overnight. They’re built through the days nobody sees—the extra work, the setbacks, the sacrifices, and the de
#63
August 27 · 1 hr 5 min
EPISODE 63 : MIKE YOUNG
Mike Young knows what it means to bet on yourself. Comedian. Writer. Director. Producer. But behind every title is a story built on the grind, adversity, unwavering belief, and the decision to keep going when the path wasn’t guaranteed. Mike talks about believing he could turn comedy into a career long before the success showed up — trusting his instincts, staying committed to his passion, and having the self-belief to push through the difficult moments. But one of the biggest lessons? Don’t g
#62
August 20 · 1 hr 2 min
EPISODE 62 : NOAH POWELL
Noah Powell’s journey was never supposed to be easy. Adversity. Injuries. Setbacks. Doubt. At almost every stop, something stood in the way. But Noah kept finding a way forward. After going undrafted in 2023, he came back and exploded for 43 goals in the USHL, leading the league and forcing the hockey world to take notice. Then came the moment he had been chasing: hearing his name called by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2024 NHL Draft. But getting drafted wasn’t the finish line. The road co
#61
August 13 · 44 min
EPISODE 61 : HOCKEY GIVES BLOOD
FOUNDER | STU MIDDLETON We sit down with the team behind Hockey Gives Blood, a nonprofit founded in 2018 by former hockey players who wanted to use the power of the game to help others. The organization was inspired by deeply personal tragedy, including co-founder and President Stu Middleton losing his father, Tom, and the devastating Humboldt Broncos tragedy that showed the world just how powerful the hockey community can be when it rallies together. Hockey Gives Blood has turned that emotion
#60
August 7 · 54 min
EPISODE 60 : JORDAN RAY
Jordan Ray's journey is a story of resilience, perseverance, and unwavering belief. Born and raised in Florida, she carved out an incredible path to Yale University, where she developed into one of college hockey's top competitors while balancing the demands of an elite academic institution. But the road to achieving her dream wasn't smooth. At one of the most critical moments of her collegiate career, Jordan battled through a significant injury that tested her physically, mentally, and emotion
#59
July 31 · 45 min
EPISODE 59 : JACKSON NEVERS
For every kid growing up in Minnesota, wearing the Maroon and Gold isn't just a goal... it's the dream. Jackson Nevers didn't get there by chasing hype. He got there by embracing pressure, staying committed to the process, and leading from the front. From becoming captain of the Madison Capitols to earning his opportunity with the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Jackson's journey is a reminder that leadership isn't given, it's built through consistency, resilience, and doing the little things right e
#59
July 28 · 26 min
LRL COMMUNITY : SHOULDER CHECK ( HT40 FOUNDATION )
What began as unimaginable tragedy has become one of hockey's most powerful movements. This week on Locker Room Life, we sit down with Shoulder Check founder Rob Thorsen for one of the most meaningful conversations we've ever had. After the loss of his son Hayden, Rob chose to build something bigger than grief. Through the #HT40 Foundation and the Shoulder Check movement, he's inspiring a culture rooted in kindness, connection, and the simple acts that can change or even save a life. This isn'
#58
July 23 · 1 hr
EPISODE 58 : IAN HEINISCH
Some battles happen inside the cage. The hardest ones happen within. On this episode of Locker Room Life, we sit down with Ian Heinisch—President of BK Ice Wars and former UFC middleweight contender—to discuss a life defined by resilience, redemption, and purpose. Ian shares his journey through addiction, incarceration, and the mental battles that nearly broke him before fighting his way to the UFC. We explore the mindset that fueled his comeback, the importance of confronting your demons, an
#57
July 16 · 1 hr 6 min
EPISODE 57 : KATE PETTERSEN
Success isn't built overnight. It's built through purpose, perseverance, and staying true to who you are. In this episode of the Locker Room Life Podcast, we sit down with Kate Pettersen, one of the most respected voices in sports broadcasting. Her journey is a powerful reminder that authenticity and hard work never go out of style. From her humble beginnings and a lifelong passion for sports inspired by her family, to building an impressive career with organizations like TSN, Sportsnet, MLSE, a

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