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In this episode, we chat to Christina Julien from the Melbourne Ice about her incredible sporting journey and achievements. Christina grew up playing hockey and soccer and represented Canada in soccer at the 2012 London Olympics, 2011 FIFA World Cup, 2011 Pan American Games and has played professionally in Canada, Australia, Sweden, Russia and Germany. After winding down her professional soccer career, Christina moved to Australia and now plays for the Melbourne Ice in the AWIHL. Christina has also completed a Masters in Science, Sports Technology.   

In this episode, we chat with current Team Britain goalie Ben Bowns and the Head of Goaltending for English Ice Hockey Association and Team GB, Euan King. Ben and Euan share their development journey through the English ice hockey system, playing professionally in the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) and memories from the recent IIHF world championships in Riga, Latvia, playing against teams like Russia, Sweden and the Czech Republic.

In this episode, we chat with former NHL and Team Sweden goalie Eddie Läck. Eddie shares his junior development journey in Sweden, how he physically and mentally prepared for his time in the NHL, top highlights from his playing career and how he is now coaching goalies for Arizona State University. 

In this episode, we chat with Newcastle Northstars Captain Bert Malloy about his hockey journey, including why he moved to Australia after playing NCAA College hockey, his experiences from winning 3x AIHL Championships, highlights from representing Australia at 5 IIHF World Championships and what's next for him after hockey. 

In this episode, we chat with Nathan Walker about his epic hockey journey, including growing up in Australia, playing professionally in the Czech Republic at the age of 16, being the first Aussie drafted to the NHL and winning the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals. Nathan also shares some valuable training tips and how he earned the nickname 'Stormy'. 

Relive Australia's 2011 IIHF World Championship gold medal win in Melbourne with Greg Oddy, Lliam Webster and Mark Rummukainen as they share their highlights from the tournament, experiences from past world championships and memories from their remarkable Australian hockey careers. 

In this episode, we chat to Amanda Pelkey from the NWHL's Boston Pride about her inspiring hockey journey, including highlights and stories from winning an Olympic gold medal with Team USA, an Isobel Cup the Boston Pride, 2 World Championships and much more. Amanda also shares her valuable insights into training, nutrition and what it takes to be a professional athlete. 

In this episode, we chat to former New York Islander Rob Schremp about his fascinating hockey journey, from dominating the OHL and winning a Memorial Cup to the lessons he learnt from his 600+ game professional career. Rob also shares valuable training and development tips and how he is helping players level-up their game through his player analysis system, 44 Vision Hockey. 

In this episode, Michael Del Zotto of the Columbus Blue Jackets joins us to discuss life in the NHL bubble, training and nutrition tips, playing for John Tortorella, how players can improve their conditioning and hockey skills with Virtual Hockey and much more. 

In this episode, we chat with former NHL player Mike Zigomanis about his 14-year career, most memorable highlights and life after hockey. Mike also shares valuable training and development tips to help you Level-Up your game.