Working in Hockey is the single best resource for anyone looking to land a career within the great game of Hockey. The weekly show features guests across the hockey industry, from media personalities, hockey operations executives, coaches, sales and marketing experts, and everything in between! Founded in April 2024 by Nick Bowins, Working in Hockey features a FREE weekly email newsletter containing EVERY open job in hockey, plus booming social media channels with job postings and career advice, and this podcast which dives into the various career paths those in the industry have taken.
Nick Bowins is joined by Scott Howson, President of the American Hockey League (AHL), to share his path through the hockey business and his perspective on where the game is heading, offering valuable insights for aspiring hockey professionals and fans alike. Scott Howson's hockey career has taken him from pro player to lawyer to one of the most experienced executives in the game; getting his start as an AHL general manager with the Edmonton Oilers organization in Cape Breton and Hamilton, moving up to the Oilers' NHL front office for a run to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, becoming General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets, and now leading the American Hockey League as its President since 2020. We talk about steering the league through the pandemic, the explosive growth in talent and business on the AHL side, how hockey operations departments have transformed since the salary cap era, where the next wave of front-office roles is headed, and the advice he'd give anyone trying to break into the game. If you're trying to break into hockey operations, league management, or the business side of the sport, this conversation is packed with real, valuable insight. 🏒 In this episode: - Steering the AHL through the pandemic and building the league back stronger - How the relationship between the NHL, AHL, and ECHL actually works - The explosion of hockey operations departments and the rise of analytics - An unlikely path: from pro hockey, to law school, to NHL general manager - Scott's best advice for young professionals trying to break into the hockey industry 👉 Subscribe to Working in Hockey for more conversations with the people building careers in the game of hockey. #Hockey #AHL #WorkinginHockey #SportsCareers #ScottHowson #HockeyOperations #NHL #HockeyBusiness
Nick Bowins is joined by Bruce Boudreau to share his remarkable journey from player to one of the winningest coaches in modern NHL history, offering valuable insights for aspiring coaches and hockey professionals alike. Bruce Boudreau spent 15 years climbing every rung of the minor-pro coaching ladder before getting his first NHL shot at age 52, and then going on to post a .626 points percentage across 1,087 games with the Capitals, Ducks, Wild, and Canucks - one of the best regular-season records of any coach in the modern era, and a Jack Adams Award-winner to match. We talk about his journey from a long, grinding playing career to the coaching evolution he's lived through across four different organizations, how he built relationships and adapted his approach at every stop, and the lessons he's learned even when the job ended in ways that had little to do with wins and losses. We talk about which players were "a coaches dream" for him, and what it was like coaching Alex Ovechkin in his prime years. If you're trying to break into coaching, team management, or hockey operations, this conversation is packed with real, valuable insight. 🏒 In this episode: - Bruce's path from a modest NHL playing career to becoming a prolific AHL scorer - The 15-years of coaching through the minors before his first NHL job - How coaching philosophy and player relationships evolved across four NHL stops - What adaptability really looks like when building trust with a locker room - Lessons learned from the ups and downs of a coaching career 👉 Subscribe to Working in Hockey for more conversations with the people building careers in the game. #Hockey #NHL #WorkinginHockey #SportsCareers #BruceBoudreau #NHLCoaching #HockeyOperations #Coaching
Nick Bowins is joined by Chris Lamoriello to share his extensive experience in hockey scouting, player development, and team management, offering valuable insights for aspiring hockey professionals and fans alike.Chris Lamoriello has spent nearly three decades building a career in NHL front offices; starting as a scout with the New Jersey Devils in 1996, running the AHL's Albany Devils for 14 years, and now serving as Assistant General Manager of the New York Islanders, where he's held roles from Director of Player Personnel to GM of the Bridgeport Islanders. We talk about what it actually takes to break into scouting, how player evaluation has changed over his career, and what he's learned managing rosters at both the NHL and AHL level. If you're trying to break into hockey operations, scouting, or management, this conversation is packed with real, valuable insight.🏒 In this episode:- How Chris got his start in scouting and what the job actually looks like day to day- The difference between scouting, AHL management, and NHL front office work- What he looks for when evaluating young talent and building a roster - Advice for young professionals trying to break into hockey operations👉 Subscribe to Working in Hockey for more conversations with the people building careers in the game.#Hockey #NHL #WorkinginHockey #SportsCareers #ChrisLamoriello #NewYorkIslanders #HockeyOperations #Scouting
Nick Bowins is joined by John Shannon to share his remarkable career in sports media, offering valuable insights for aspiring broadcasters and hockey professionals alike.John Shannon is a Canadian sports media icon who has spent decades shaping how hockey is broadcast; starting out as a production runner, working his way up to Executive Producer of Hockey Night in Canada, launching Leafs TV for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, running production for the NHL, and eventually transitioning to broadcasting himself on Sportsnet and hosting his own podcasts. We talk about what it takes to climb the ladder in sports media production, how the hockey broadcasting landscape has evolved, and the lessons he's picked up at every stop along the way. If you're trying to break into sports media, production, or broadcasting, this conversation is packed with real, valuable insight.🏒 In this episode:- How John got his start as a production runner and worked his way up the ladder- Building and launching Leafs TV for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment- What it's like running production for the NHL- The transition from behind the camera to becoming a broadcaster and podcast host- Career advice for young professionals trying to break into sports media👉 Subscribe to Working in Hockey for more conversations with the people building careers in the game. #Hockey #NHL #WorkinginHockey #SportsCareers #JohnShannon #HockeyNightInCanada #SportsMedia #Broadcasting
Matt Marchese joins Nick Bowins on the Working in Hockey Show to share his journey through sports media at Sportsnet! From being a producer for sports media icons like Bob McCown and Jeff Marek, to hosting the FAN Hockey Show on Sportsnet with long-time NHL GM Mike Futa, Matt has built an awesome media career that we can all learn something from!From Wayne Gretzky and Bobby Orr stories, to tangible advice and knowing when to bet on yourself, there's something for everyone in this conversation with Matt.#workinginhockey #sportsnet #nhl
Tim Quinn, the Social Media & Colour Commentary Manager for the OHL's Erie Otters, joins host Nick Bowins on this week's edition of the Working in Hockey Show to discuss Tim's role, his beginnings in sports media, and valuable lessons he's learned along the way.Aside from his efforts on the Otters social media pages, Tim along with Trevor Kubeja recently took home the OHL's Award for the Best Broadcast Presentation as well! Tim's story and perspective are very valuable for anyone looking to break into the hockey industry, and I hope you get as much out of this quick convo as I did!
Josef Sorensen joins Nick Bowins on this week's episode of the Working in Hockey Podcast to discuss the media strategy of Hockey Trend and Crosscheck Hockey, designing hats for Retro Hockey, how to grow on social media in 2026, and lots more!From editing YouTube videos in school, to now running a hockey content empire full-time, Josef has seen it all. Lots of tangible, real-world, advice through this conversation, from someone I'm glad to a call a friend in this industry! Be sure to check out all of Josef's social pages, and snag a hat online at https://retrohockey.com/
Danielle Bain, TSN's Winnipeg Bureau Reporter, joins Nick Bowins on this week's episode of the Working in Hockey podcast to discuss her journey through sports! From Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to the Paris Summer Olympics to the Milan Winter Olympics to covering the Jets and Blue Bombers for TSN, Danielle's career is an exciting one! Some great advice and insight into life in sports, how to present yourself on camera, and settling into new cities and roles; you're not going to want to miss this conversation!
Host Nick Bowins is joined by Lee Elias, a man of many talents and various jobs within our game of hockey! The Head Coach of the Puerto Rico Women's National Hockey Team, the Founder of Hockey Wraparound, the host of Our Kids Play Hockey, a renowned author of both children's hockey books and several books on performance and team-building, not to mention someone who worked for the NHL league office in New York, amongst several other hockey coaching and motivational speaking roles!Lee is a phenomenal business-mind, and an all-around great person. He was very generous with his time and advice, through both trials and tribulations, and shares a ton of knowledge throughout our conversation. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast, and check out Lee's, for plenty of great hockey insight.
In this episode of the Working in Hockey podcast, host Nick Bowins interviews Ryan Bucciarelli, the Team Lead of Premium & Suite Sales for the NHL's St. Louis Blues. Ryan shares some amazing insights into his role, the impact of the Blues' Stanley Cup win on ticket sales, and the importance of building genuine relationships with the fans. He discusses the evolution of sales strategies in the sports industry, the transferable skills gained from various sports roles, and helps address common misconceptions about sales positions in sports. Ryan shares endless valuable advice for aspiring professionals looking to break into the sports industry, and overall, was an awesome guy to have a conversation with!
In this episode of the Working in Hockey podcast, host Nick Bowins speaks with Jon Sata, the President of Business Operations for the AHL's Chicago Wolves. They discuss the current season's success, the intricacies of business operations in hockey, the importance of partnerships and sponsorships, and how the business side of hockey has evolved over the years. Jon shares insights on attracting and engaging fans, creating memorable experiences, and lessons learned from other sports industries. Jon also shares a number of pieces of valuable career advice for aspiring professionals looking to break into the sports industry!
In this episode of the Working in Hockey podcast, host Nick Bowins interviews Sydney Silverman, the Manager of Digital Ticketing and Marketing for the AHL's Providence Bruins! Sydney shares great insight into her role, the importance of behind-the-scenes marketing strategies, and how to ensure teams are engaging as many fans as possible. She also discusses her career progression, the significance of networking, and the evolving landscape of sports marketing. Sydney emphasizes the value of diverse experiences and her passion for photography, which she integrates into her marketing efforts. We wrap things up with Sydney's best advice for any aspiring professionals in the sports industry. An awesome, insightful conversation that you should definitely take notes on!
In this episode of the Working in Hockey podcast, host Nick Bowins interviews Aaron Logan, owner of Logan Sports Group and Heritage Stick Company. They discuss the unique commemorative items Aaron creates for sports milestones, the evolution of hockey sticks in the market, and the significance of milestones in sports culture. Aaron shares his personal journey into the hockey industry, the dynamics of running a small business, and offers some great advice for aspiring professionals in the field.
In this episode of the Working in Hockey Podcast, host Nick Bowins interviews Rodney Martin, the PA Announcer of the Penn State Nittany Lions hockey and football programs. They discuss the electrifying atmosphere at Beaver Stadium during the recent outdoor hockey games, the current season's performance of both the men's and women's teams, and Rodney's extensive career in hockey announcing. Rodney shares insights on the transition from club hockey to varsity hockey, the importance of preparation on game nights, and the creation of the Hockey Valley slogan. He also emphasizes the significance of the We Are Penn State chant and offers valuable career advice for those looking to break into the hockey industry.
In this episode of the Working in Hockey podcast, hosts Nick Bowins and Lukas Georgas welcome Nick Alberga, the host and director of the popular show Leafs Morning Take. They discuss Alberga's journey through sports media, the importance of building a network early, and the unique environment the Nation Network is building.Nick Alberga shares insights from his time at the College of Sports Media and SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, emphasizing the value of versatility and perseverance in a broadcasting career. The conversation also touches on the significance of personal branding in today's media landscape and concludes with advice for aspiring sports broadcasters.
In this episode of the Working in Hockey podcast, Nick Bowins interviews Katie Merrick, the Vice President of Business Operations for the USHL's Fargo Force. We discuss Katie's diverse role, community engagement, the impact of on-ice success, rebranding efforts, and the importance of internships in the hockey industry. Katie shares insights on how to stand out in the job market and the significance of doing more than what is expected in any role. The conversation highlights the growth and success of the Fargo Force and the collaborative efforts that contribute to the team's achievements. TONS of great insight here from the reigning USHL Executive of the Year winner!
In this episode of the Working in Hockey podcast, Nick Bowins and Lukas Georgas interview Cameron Scholvin, the Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Cameron shares insights into his day-to-day responsibilities, the importance of cross-departmental collaboration, and his journey into the sports industry. He discusses the growth of the hockey market in Columbus, the significance of corporate sponsorships, and the organizational culture that fosters employee engagement. Cameron also provides valuable advice for aspiring professionals looking to enter the hockey industry, and shares how he first broke into the sports industry; including some time in the NBA and College Sports as well!
In this episode of the Working in Hockey podcast, Sydney Delcontivo, the manager of player safety for the PWHL, discusses both her current role and prior experiences in player safety across different leagues. Sydney shares insights into the collaborative nature of her work, the importance of technology in enhancing player safety, and the evolving standards in hockey. She also emphasizes the significance of mentorship and education in the sports industry, particularly for women pursuing careers in hockey. A great conversation, with a great individual!
Hosts Nick Bowins and Lukas Georgas are joined by Utah Mammoth's Head Performance Coach Mitch Stewart to discuss Mitch's career path, how athletes prepare for the gruelling NHL season, Utah's new practice facility, and of course, some great advice for any up-and-coming strength and conditioning coaches.
In this episode of the Working in Hockey podcast, host Nick Bowins interviews Noah Goren, a seasoned professional in hockey marketing. They discuss Noah's journey from his early days in Montreal to his various roles in the hockey industry, including his time with the Laval Rocket, the NHL, and CCM. The conversation highlights the importance of networking, unique approaches to career advancement, and the evolving landscape of marketing in sports. Noah shares valuable insights on building relationships, the significance of in-person networking, and the future of content creation in hockey.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Noah Goren's Journey05:08 The Importance of Networking and Standing Out09:52 Experiences at Brock University and Building Relationships14:47 Life as a Marketing Coordinator with Laval Rocket25:01 Role as a Live Social Contributor for the NHL29:57 Transitioning to CCM and Brand Marketing38:53 The Future of Marketing in Hockey
