Teams regretted cutting him—and this is why.

In this episode, we sit down with Todd Goehring to break down his full hockey journey from youth hockey in New Jersey, to playing juniors in the NAHL and USHL, to playing Division I hockey at Sacred Heart University, and eventually competing at the pro level in the ECHL and SPHL.

We dive into what it really takes to move up levels in hockey, how to handle getting cut or overlooked, and why some players keep advancing while others fall off. Todd shares the mindset, habits, and decisions that helped him stick—and why teams often regret letting certain players go.

We also get into something most players aren’t prepared for: life after hockey.

Todd talks about how he transitioned away from the game and used the discipline he built as an athlete to become an entrepreneur—starting and growing multiple online businesses. If you’re thinking about what comes after hockey, this part matters just as much as anything on the ice.

If you’re trying to make juniors, play college hockey, go pro, or figure out your next step after the game, this episode gives you a real, honest blueprint.

📌 Topics Covered:
✅ How to go from youth hockey to NAHL & USHL
✅ What it takes to play Division I hockey (Sacred Heart University)
✅ The reality of playing pro hockey (ECHL & SPHL)
✅ How to handle getting cut and still move forward
✅ Mindset and habits that separate long-term players
✅ Transitioning out of hockey and building a new path
✅ Starting multiple online businesses after sports

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