Episode #164
3ICE Week 4: Larry Murphy on the Future of 3-on-3 Hockey + Kaden Bohlsen’s Championship Run
3ICE Week 4 delivers another fast-paced look at the future of three-on-three hockey with Hockey Hall of Famer and four-time Stanley Cup champion Larry Murphy , plus Boston forward and Week 4 champion Kaden Bohlsen . Larry Murphy joins Larry Richert and Jay Caufield to discuss coaching in 3ICE, why the league’s nonstop format puts so much pressure on players, and which 3ICE rules he would love to see adopted by the NHL. Murphy also breaks down the strategy behind three-on-three hockey, the importance of instant offense-to-defense transitions, and why he believes the format could eventually have a place in the Winter Olympics. Murphy also goes back to one of hockey’s most iconic moments—the 1987 Canada Cup—and shares what it was like being on the ice with Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux for the legendary game-winning goal against the Soviet Union. Then, Kaden Bohlsen joins the show after Boston captured the Week 4 championship. He talks about adjusting to the speed and conditioning demands of 3ICE, learning from Hall of Fame coach Ray Bourque, preparing for his upcoming season in Grand Rapids, and why the league gives young professionals another opportunity to showcase their game. Finally, Jay goes to the telestrator to break down Boston’s championship performance, including defensive coverage, transition opportunities, and 3ICE’s unique jailbreak penalty shot. Sponsored by Henderson Brothers, Rohrich Automotive & Zerorez Commercial. Visit here for commercial cleaning details: zerorez.com/commercial Produced by 1TEAM Media.
