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About This Podcast
Hosted by Matt Mueller, founder of M2 Hockey Development, and strength & conditioning coach Jordan Lenko, this podcast is designed for players and families chasing long-term success in the game. Each episode dives into a focused topic like offseason planning, skill development, strength training, mental prep, tryouts, and more — all with real, practical advice from two coaches actively working in the trenches of youth and junior hockey.
We’ll answer listener questions, spotlight up-and-coming players, and bring on guests who’ve lived the hockey journey — from minor hockey to the pros.
Whether you’re a young athlete trying to reach the next level, or a parent trying to support the right way, this is the hockey podcast that keeps it real and keeps you growing.
New episodes every week. 20–40 minutes.
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Recent Episodes
Ep #28 Tryout Time
In this episode Matthew and Jordan dive in on the ins and outs of tryouts from a player and coach perspective.
Ep #27 w/ Ken Beckett
Ken Beckett is the Assistant GM and Director of Canaidian Scouting for the Strathroy Rockets in the GOHL. He joins to talk about his journey in Junior hockey along with what he looks for in minor…
Ep #26 The game within 3 feet of the boards
In this episode Matthew and Jordan dive in to how important board play is and how to excel.
Ep #25 W/ Thomas Byrne
Thomas Byrne joins the podcast today to share his daily life as a Head Athletic Therapist of the Brantford Bulldogs OHL. Sorry the audio is a little glitchy, we wanted to make sure we still put it…
Ep #24 Mailbag Q&A
In this episode we catch up on some questions we have been sent over the last month!
Ep #23 Dog Days of January
In this episode we go over the month of January and the long "dog days" before the playoff push starts.
Ep #22 Braeden Bowman of the Vegas Golden Knights
This episode Braeden Bowman joins Jordan and Matthew to talk about his first year playing for the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. Braeden grew up in Kitchener playing for KMHA, then went to play…
Episode #21 w/ Matt Dimaline and Claire Robinson
Matt who is a forward at Neuman University (NCAA D3) and Claire who is a forward at Lauier University (Usports) join the podcast to share some of their insights and experience from playing high level…
Episode #20 w/Jack Pancoe
Jack Pancoe joins Matthew and Jordan in person for an insightful interveiw on playing and coaching. Jack is currently an assistant coach with the Halton Hurricanes U16AAA team, in the 2024-25 season…
Ep #19 w/Matt Sop
Matt Sop joins the M2 podcast. Matt grew up playing in Kitchener Minor Hockey then went on the play 4 years with the Kitchener Rangers in the OHL. Matt now plays with the Iowa Heartlanders ECHL and…
Episode #18 w/ Evan Fraccaro
Evan joins Matthew for an interview in this episode. Evan is currently an assistant coach with Blind River Beavers of the NOJHL. Evan has playing experience at the Jr.A level and the NCAA D3 level.…
Ep #17 Finding the Next Gear
In this episode Matthew and Jordan start off by highlighting some of the M2 players who have had a great start in U16AAA. Along with then highlighting some of the M2 players who are in leadership…
Episode #16 Mailbag
In this episode Matthew and Jordan respond to questions sent in.
Episode #15 It's Already November? + The Importance of Passing
In this episode Jordan and Matthew go through all the new things they have seen in minor and junior hockey through the first few months of the season. They then jump into the importance of passing…
Episode #14 Trevor Hoskin
Trevor Hoskin joined the podcast this week. Trevor is a star forward on the Merrimack College NCAA D1 hockey team. He was also drafted 4th round 106 overall by the Calgary Flames. Trevor had a very…
Episode #13 Connor Armour
This episode Matthew and Jordan were joined by Connor Armour who is the current Head Coach of the Pickering Panthers OJHL. We were thrilled to have Connor join and share some wisdom for our listeners!
Episode #12 Mailbag Q/A
In this episode Matthew and Jordan read and answer questions asked by listeners of the podcast.
Episode #11 W/ Dan Fitzgerald
In this episode we have Dan Fitzgerald join us to talk hockey! Dan is the current Head Coach of the Halton Hurricanes U16AAA and General Manger of the Brantford Titans GOJHL. Dan has a wealth of…
Episode #10 Goal Setting
In this episode Matthew and Jordan dive into the importance of setting goals throughout the season to help athletes stay on track and performing to their best!
Episode #9 Goalie talk with Dan Forrest
Matthew and Jordan are joined by Dan Forrest in this episode as the trio dive into the world of goaltending. Dan Forrest is the Owner/Head Coach of Forrest Goaltending. Forrest Goaltending works with…
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M2 Hockey Development has published 28 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Hockey, Sports.
M2 Hockey Development is currently declining with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 27m.
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