Kevin Hagan, president of GNASH, sits down with the boys to break down how high school hockey actually works in Middle Tennessee. From co-ops and tri-ops to ice time battles and roster decisions, this episode gives a real look behind the curtain.
They dive into the debate around moving the season to spring, what the Centennial Sportsplex situation means for the league, and why keeping hockey tied to schools and community still matters.
If you’ve ever wondered how teams are built, how cuts happen, or where GNASH is headed next—this is your crash course.
Role
GNASH President
League
Greater Nashville Area Scholastic Hockey
FOCUS
High School Hockey Governance
STRUCTURE
Varsity • JV • Co-ops • Tri-ops
GNASH Profile
Kevin Hagan
TOPICS
Co-ops • Ice Time • Scheduling • League Growth
HOT TOPIC
Spring Season Debate
PHILOSOPHY
“School pride matters”
Follow
@GNASHockey
The Path & Now
NASHVILLE HOCKEY ROOTS
Built through youth and Preds-era growth
PARENT TO LEADER
Got involved through his sons’ hockey journey
GNASH BOARD ROLE
Helped shape league decisions and structure
CO-OP & TRI-OP DEVELOPMENT
Created pathways for schools without full rosters
ICE TIME & SCHEDULING BATTLES
Managing one of the biggest constraints in hockey
CENTENNIAL SPORTSplex IMPACT
Rink availability shaping the league’s future
NOW: HIGH SCHOOL IDENTITY FOCUS
Keeping hockey tied to schools, not just clubs
NOW: SPRING SEASON DEBATE
Balancing growth vs. tradition
NOW: BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE
Expanding awareness, participation, and support