M2 Hockey Development
Welcome to the M2 Hockey Development Podcast — your weekly guide to navigating the world of minor and junior hockey, both on and off the ice.
Hosted by Matt Mueller, founder of M2 Hockey Development, and strength & conditioning coach Jordan Lenko, this podcast is designed for players and families chasing long-term success in the game. Each episode dives into a focused topic like offseason planning, skill development, strength training, mental prep, tryouts, and more — all with real, practical advice from two coaches actively working in the trenches of youth and junior hockey.
We’ll answer listener questions, spotlight up-and-coming players, and bring on guests who’ve lived the hockey journey — from minor hockey to the pros.
Whether you’re a young athlete trying to reach the next level, or a parent trying to support the right way, this is the hockey podcast that keeps it real and keeps you growing.
New episodes every week. 20–40 minutes.
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Episodes
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thomas Byrne joins the podcast today to share his daily life as a Head Athletic Therapist of the Brantford Bulldogs OHL. Sorry the audio is a little glitchy, we wanted to make sure we still put it out!
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
In this episode we catch up on some questions we have been sent over the last month!
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
In this episode we go over the month of January and the long "dog days" before the playoff push starts.
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
This episode Braeden Bowman joins Jordan and Matthew to talk about his first year playing for the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. Braeden grew up in Kitchener playing for KMHA, then went to play for the Kitchener Dutchman GOJHL and the Guelph Storm OHL.
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Matt who is a forward at Neuman University (NCAA D3) and Claire who is a forward at Lauier University (Usports) join the podcast to share some of their insights and experience from playing high level hockey!
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Jack Pancoe joins Matthew and Jordan in person for an insightful interveiw on playing and coaching. Jack is currently an assistant coach with the Halton Hurricanes U16AAA team, in the 2024-25 season he was the Captain of the Brantford Titans GOJHL.
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Tuesday Dec 09, 2025
Matt Sop joins the M2 podcast. Matt grew up playing in Kitchener Minor Hockey then went on the play 4 years with the Kitchener Rangers in the OHL. Matt now plays with the Iowa Heartlanders ECHL and Iowa Wild AHL. He shared some awesome insights for our young players.
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Monday Dec 01, 2025
Evan joins Matthew for an interview in this episode. Evan is currently an assistant coach with Blind River Beavers of the NOJHL. Evan has playing experience at the Jr.A level and the NCAA D3 level. He provides great insights towards the junior level up north as well as great advice for minor hockey players.
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
In this episode Matthew and Jordan start off by highlighting some of the M2 players who have had a great start in U16AAA. Along with then highlighting some of the M2 players who are in leadership positions on their teams. They then jump into finding the next gear and the details of unlocking the next level of athletic success.
Monday Nov 17, 2025