Tag: Hockey Podcast

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A Hockey-Filled Life From College to Coaching With Keith Morris (Ep.21)

A Hockey-Filled Life From College to Coaching With Keith Morris (Ep.21)

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A sporting community can impact lives decades after the final whistle. 

Today’s episode dives into this phenomenon and highlights the lifelong bonds formed through UAA Seawolves Hockey and the initiatives keeping this legacy vibrant.

David Vallieres reconnects with Keith Morris, a distinguished UAA Seawolves Hockey alumnus. Keith shares stories from his playing days, details his professional journey, and talks about his current work with the Anchorage Wolverines. Together, they highlight the Seawolf 4Life Foundation’s mission to enrich alumni relationships through community, connections, and contributions.

Top discussion points include:

  • The impactful recruiting process and his journey to UAA
  • The camaraderie and memorable experiences from Keith’s time with UAA Seawolves
  • Insights into Keith’s professional hockey career and transition into coaching
  • The current state and plans for the Anchorage Wolverines under Keith’s leadership
  • And more

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Keith Morris, who has been living in Columbus, Ohio, has been a scout for the Omaha Lancers of the United States Junior Hockey League for the last two seasons. He served as head coach of the Columbus Crush Junior “B” Team from 1998-2000 and was head coach of St. Charles Preparatory from 1997-2000. Morris has also worked at the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL) developmental camp as a power skating evaluator and at the Canadian Professional Hockey School as director of on-ice development.

Morris had a stellar career at UAA from 1990-94, scoring 134 points (ninth all-time) and 61 career goals (ninth all-time). Morris played on all three of UAA’s NCAA Tournament qualifying teams including the 1991-92 squad which finished with a program-best record of 27-8-1. The Winnipeg, Manitoba, native played for the Canadian National Team in 1992-93, tallying 8-17–25 totals in 53 games before returning to UAA to captain the Seawolves his senior season.

Drafted by the Winnipeg Jets, Morris played professionally from 1994-97 with stints with the Peoria Riverman of the International Hockey League, Columbus Chill (East Coast Hockey League), Detroit Vipers (IHL), and Manitoba Moose (IHL).

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Building Character And Skill Into Future Stars With Dallas Steward (Ep.20)

Building Character And Skill Into Future Stars With Dallas Steward (Ep.20)

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Lace up and join host David Vallieres as he interviews Dallas Steward, a pivotal coaching figure at North Star Christian Academy. 

Dallas shares heartfelt insights into his hockey career, the pivotal moments that directed him towards coaching, and how he’s shaping the ethos of young athletes beyond the rink. 

Discussion points include:

  • How Dallas Steward’s early love for hockey paved the way for a career filled with both challenges and accomplishments
  • Why transitioning from professional play to coaching unveiled a love for developing players not just on the ice, but in life
  • How North Star Christian Academy blends Steward’s passion for hockey with his commitment to integrity and character development
  • Reflecting on the profound influence of the hockey community and the lasting impact of mentorship and leadership in sports
  • And more

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Dallas Steward enters his fourth season as an assistant coach at Michigan Tech in 2020-21.

During his first season, Steward and the Huskies went to the NCAA Tournament after winning the WCHA Championship Game. Tech finished 22-17-5 overall and was ranked No. 16 in the final USCHO poll. Four players have signed NHL contracts in his two seasons at Michigan Tech.

Steward was an Associate Head Coach with the Chicago Steel of the USHL for two seasons from 2015-17. The 2016-17 team went 38-17-2 in the regular season, defeated Youngstown and Dubuque in the first two rounds of the playoffs, and won the USHL Championship with an overtime win over Sioux City in Game 5 of the Clark Cup.

Steward started his coaching career with the Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) as an assistant coach and scouting director from 2011-15. He helped lead the team to three consecutive playoff berths and a Clark Cup title in 2014-15.

Steward played 138 games over four years at the University of Alaska Anchorage from 2000-04. He scored 27 goals and added 32 assists as a forward, was an assistant captain as a senior, and was a three-time WCHA All-Academic selection. Steward went on to play six years of professional hockey in both the CHL and ECHL from 2004-10.

Prior to college, Steward played three seasons with the Green Bay Gamblers, winning the Clark Cup in 2000. He amassed a total of 74 points over three seasons with the Gamblers, including 18 goals and 27 assists in their championship season.

The Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin native has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and public communication from UAA. He and his wife Janet have two daughters, Jade and Blake.

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The Most Exciting Off-Season Yet With Coach Matt Shasby (Ep. 18)

The Most Exciting Off-Season Yet With Coach Matt Shasby (Ep. 18)

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Coach Shasby is back on the show after a break, and is ready to discuss some of the challenges of dialing in new players with the help of momentum from the previous year.

In this episode, David Vallieres and guest Coach Shasby discuss the challenges and successes of the recent hockey season. They talk about the team’s off-season, the addition of new players, and the positive energy from returning players. 

Coach Shasby highlights the team’s performance in recent games, their current record, and their upcoming schedule. He also mentions an alumni event at Talking Stick Resort and encourages listeners to attend.

David and Coach Shasby discuss: 

  • The process of building a strong team in the new season with the addition of 8 freshmen
  • The excitement of discovering local talent 
  • The upcoming exhibition game against Vancouver Island and what the team expects in this brand-new season
  • Insights about the team’s recent performance and games
  • And more

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