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In episode 320 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're joined by Pete DeBoer, who will be part of Team Canada's coaching staff at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan.

With over 1,400 games behind an NHL bench, DeBoer has enjoyed a remarkable coaching journey. And while he hasn’t captured the Stanley Cup YET, the level of consistency that his teams have competed at is compelling. That includes nearly 700 wins, two trips to the Stanley Cup finals, and a Memorial Cup Championship with the Kitchener Rangers.

Internationally he’s represented Canada at the World Juniors, World Championships, World Cup of Hockey, and the 4 Nations Face-Off.

DeBoer has presented twice at TCS Live, including his 2023 presentation on Teaching Offensive Zone Principles. He also sat down with the Athletic's Craig Custance back in 2019 to break down one of the craziest Game 7's ever played back between the Sharks and Golden Knights.

Listen as he shares why versatility is a key trait to make Team Canada's roster, one tactical change that could be coming soon to the NHL, and advice for anyone who has been let go from their coaching role.

Video Timestamps:

• 0:00 Observations and tactic changes in today’s game
• 4:10 Olympic rink/Player selection
• 8:55 Managing a condensed schedule
• 11:45 Lessons from 4 Nations
• 13:50 Legacy with Kitchener
• 16:30 2003 Memorial Cup/Knowing when to step back
• 21:45 Keeping things loose
• 25:15 Paul Maurice
• 27:20 Advice to younger self
• 30:50 Success rooted in Ontario
• 34:30 Coaching instead of Law
• 37:25 Florida Panthers
• 40:05 Information management in big games
• 44:00 2025 Avs vs Stars Playoffs/game to game mindset
• 48:10 Value of support system
• 50:30 Navigating a firing 
• 53:30 Providing coaching insights
• 55:30 Top of mind for youth coaches