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Vincent Trocheck on Draft Day, Coming Back From a Leg Injury and Building Hockey Skill
Vincent Trocheck joined The Athletes Podcast in February 2022, during the NHL All-Star break, while he was playing centre for the Carolina Hurricanes. The American forward was a third-round pick of the Florida Panthers, 64th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. In Episode 114 he talked with David Stark about draft day, coming back from a leg injury and the work behind his game.
This is a listening guide built from the episode's show notes, so you know exactly where to jump in. The full 32-minute interview is in the video above and on every podcast app.
Who Vincent is and his All-Star break (8:40 and 9:15)
The interview begins at 8:40 with Vincent introducing himself, then moves to how he spent the All-Star break at 9:15. It's a relaxed start that shows what an NHL player does with a rare few days off in the middle of a season.
Golf, his other game (13:00)
Plenty of hockey players love golf, and at 13:00 Vincent talks about his own golf game. It's a lighter part of the conversation, and a good reminder that a lot of athletes play more than one sport.
A leg injury and the recovery mindset (17:40)
The most important stretch for any athlete coming back from an injury starts at 17:40. Vincent talks about a leg injury and the mindset he relied on during his recovery. If you're sidelined right now, this is the part to listen to first.
Toughest opponents, cheat meals and draft day (20:10 to 24:40)
At 20:10 he names the hardest goalie and the hardest player he has faced. At 23:25 he reveals his favourite cheat meal, and at 24:40 he describes how he felt on draft day in 2011, when the Panthers picked him in the third round.
How he built his game (27:10 to 30:15)
The last part of the episode is the most practical for young players. At 27:10 Vincent talks about the moments and techniques that helped develop his game, at 28:10 he gets into sport-specific training, and at 30:15 he closes with his advice for the next generation of athletes.
Key takeaways
Draft position isn't destiny. Vincent was a third-round pick; hear his draft day memories at 24:40.
Recovery is mental too. His mindset through a leg injury is at 17:40.
Train for your sport. His thoughts on sport-specific training start at 28:10.
Learn from the best you face. He names his toughest goalie and opponent at 20:10.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Vincent Trocheck?
Vincent Trocheck is an American professional hockey centre. The Florida Panthers drafted him in the third round, 64th overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. When he recorded Episode 114 in February 2022, he was playing for the Carolina Hurricanes.
When was Vincent Trocheck drafted?
In the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, by the Florida Panthers, in the third round (64th overall). He talks about draft day at 24:40 of the episode.
What does Vincent Trocheck say about recovering from injury?
At 17:40 of Episode 114 he talks about a leg injury and the mindset that helped him through his recovery.
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