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As athletes, we dedicate ourselves to being the absolute best we can be at our craft. No matter the field of play, for most, the journey eventually focuses on one sport. Adam Power was on the hot route to professional hockey before his dream was derailed by injury. Instead of turning to coaching or other work within the game, he decided to pursue one of the hardest things to do in athletics, become a pro at a different sport - and he did just that. 

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Adam “AJ” Power, is a former hockey player turned professional golfer who currently plays on the mini-tours in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and California. AJ has been in the top 15 of finishers on several events and is grinding away to achieve his first win. With a long game that is well known by coaches and competitors - we don't think he's far off. 

AJ grew up playing hockey and his talents took him from the amateur AAA level to the WHL, cutting his teeth with the legendary Spokane Chiefs as a 16-year-old. Known as a highly talented puck-moving defenseman, His speed, toughness, heavy shot, and 6’5, 200lb frame excited coaches and scouts alike. AJ was on the path towards the NHL draft before, unfortunately, injuries and concussions forced him to retire.

While he may have been finished with hockey, he was not finished with sports. Shortly after retiring, AJ made the bold decision to dive headfirst into golf and began training with legendary Coach Greg LaBelle at the famed Butch Harmon School of Golf. The rest, as they say, is history. 

AJ is married to his beautiful wife Danielle, they have a Chocolate Lab named Ruby, and they recently welcomed their first child, son Oliver Power. 

Lou Vairo is considered by many to be the Godfather of USA Hockey. In this episode, which spawned from an interview in late 2019, Mike and Lee sit down with Lou and Dave Starman to share some stories from Lou's time in the game (which is vast) and how we can all work to grow the game in the future.

This podcast originally aired as an anthology series in 2019 as part of the WeLive.Hockey Podcast and has been re-edited and remastered for this audience. 

Be sure to pre-order a copy of our new children's book, "When Hockey Stops," written by Lee and Christie. The first 500 pre-orders will receive a very special, limited-edition hockey card with artwork from the book! Visit WhenHockeyStops.com now to order!

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Happy Holidays!! This week our expert panel of Hockey Parents and Coaches discuss how to prepare and approach the magical time of the year when things can make or break your season - Christmas! Lee, Mike, and Christie share their tips and tricks to keep your team gelled even as they start to feel tired of each other at this critical point in the youth hockey season!

Make sure you get your pre-order in for "When Hockey Stops," Lee and Christie's new children's book! With every pre-order during the holiday season our amazing sponsor, Hockey Wraparound, is sending a coupon for $10 off your next Wraparound AND we're sending you a signed limited edition hockey card with artwork from the book!!! Head to WhenHockeyStops.com now to place your pre-order!

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!