Interview with the Head Coach of the Shattuck-St. Mary’s Boys Prep Team -- Tom Ward.
In this episode of the Neutral Zone Podcast, we talk with Tom Ward, the Head Coach of the Shattuck-St. Mary’s Boys Prep Team. Learn about how Tom's coaching career, his time with the Buffalo Sabres, and how he's developed some of the best in the game including Zach Parise, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Toews and more!
EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
0:00: Introduction & Early Life
COACHING:
3:40: HS & USHL's St. Paul Vulcans (Tri-City)
7:00: NCAA's Minnesota Golden Gophers
8:50: Joining Shattuck-St. Mary's Prep
12:35: NHL's Buffalo Sabres
SSM:
21:15: Returning to Shatuck-St. Mary's Prep
22:30: Coaching the Big Names (Crosby, Toews etc.) & Life at SSM
41:30: When Is Ready For Players to Move Up?
47:30: NZ Scout Inquiries
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