Episode 4: In this episode, we focus on the benefits of playing hockey in Europe. This episode is specifically geared for parents, mentors, and coaches of players who are interested in exploring the route of playing in Europe. We touch on the main benefits players can expect having seen countless players go through the same process successfully over our many years of working with them. Enjoy this episode!

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Show Notes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:50) PHIE Podcast Opening Music

(1:25) Opening

(1:51) Why even Play Hockey in Europe? Expand your worldview, enjoy a rich life experience on/off the ice, quality hockey, and much more

(6:14) Comparing the Financial Cost vs Playing Elsewhere

(11:00) Overall high quality of life in Europe

(11:56) High satisfaction with the experience from players who've played overseas

(13:22) Exploring Options first in the process, then making the best informed decision for your hockey career based on that

(15:38) Closing

Episode 3: In this episode, we'll talk all about how much players can make. With Europe having a wide array of leagues from the top elite leagues down to the lower tiers, there is naturally quite a big range. We help break it down so that depending on your general level, you'll walk away with a good idea of the levels based on a player's experience. Enjoy!

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Show Notes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:57) PHIE Podcast Opening Music

(1:31) Factors that impact salary ranges across Europe

(5:34) Elite tiers

(6:31) Upper-middle tiers

(7:12) Middle tiers

(8:32) Lower tiers

(10:10) Compensation beyond salary- housing, transportation, equipment, travel perks, and so on

(11:07) Hockey salaries differ from club to club and even can year to year within the same club (budget, sponsorships, etc)

(12:30) Important question: how much do you make vs how much can you save in-season?

(14:20) Closing

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Links:

Have aspirations to play hockey in Europe? Visit: https://www.PlayHockeyInEurope.com

Episode 2: In this episode, we provide an insider's view into Russia's top hockey league. From world-class hockey to various stories that players/coaches who've spent time in the KHL share, there's no shortage of adventure in the KHL (Kontinental Hockey League). Our team put a ton of legwork into this piece to ensure we helped cover the league diligently based on the first-hand experience of imports who have played here.

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Show Notes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) PHIE Podcast Opening Music

(1:31) KHL History

(2:37) Level of Play

(3:59) Salary + Compensation

(8:15) Import Players Experience- The Good & The Bad

(15:10) Intense Travel Schedule In-Season

(15:50) Russian Culture- be kind to locals, learn some of the language (phrases), and adapt to customs.

(18:45) Russian Hockey Training- intensity, training, and more

(21:46) Can I tryout to play here? Short answer: No - we'll explain why

(24:09) KHL Hockey Season- regular season games + playoffs

(27:00) Off Season for players

(29:17) Strength of Russian players today in the NHL and the KHL

(30:18) Closing

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Links:

Have aspirations to play hockey in Europe? Visit: https://www.PlayHockeyInEurope.com