Ep.7 | Ryan Vesce: CEO Matterhorn Fit, CHL/NCAA Changes & Future of Hockey

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Built From Steel Podcast

Coach Eric Palazzolo

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A raw and honest look into high-performance hockey development, from youth to elite levels. From the creators you know and love, Built From Steel brings together the worlds of player development through real world experience the BioSteel performance ecosystem. Hosted by Coach Eric Palazzolo, the show blends insight, experience, and real talk for athletes, coaches, and parents who are serious about long-term growth, on and off the ice.

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Ep.7 | Ryan Vesce: CEO Matterhorn Fit, CHL/NCAA Changes & Future of Hockey

Built From Steel Podcast

1 hour 14 minutes 54 seconds

3 weeks ago

Ep.7 | Ryan Vesce: CEO Matterhorn Fit, CHL/NCAA Changes & Future of Hockey

More Information on the Matterhorn Fit All-Path Series:

⁠All-Path Ontario - Windsor, Ontario - May 15-18 2026⁠

⁠All-Path Quebec - Montreal, Quebec - May 29-June1, 2026⁠

⁠All-Path Western - Calgary, Alberta - June 11-14, 2026⁠

Hockey is a vehicle - for education, leadership, and life.

In this episode of the Built From Steel Podcast, Eric is joined by Ryan Vesce, Co-Founder and CEO of Matterhorn Fit, in a special two-part release. The first half features a brand-new conversation recorded at the 2025 Matterhorn Fit All-Ivy Showcase, followed by a re-release of their original interview from over a year ago that first introduced the Matterhorn Fit philosophy, the All-Ivy event, and the now-rolling All-Path Series launching in 2026.

Ryan brings a unique perspective as a retired 14-year pro, Ivy League graduate (Cornell), and now visionary behind one of the most player-focused development ecosystems in North America. Together, he and Eric dig into what’s changing in hockey between the CHL and NCAA, the implications for young players and families, and how collaboration, mindset, and long-term thinking will define who actually moves forward.

Whether you're a player trying to navigate your next step, a parent weighing your options, or a coach looking at the bigger picture, this one is essential listening.

Key Moments:

6:25 – The eligibility rule change & hockey as a life vehicle

7:10 – Why the collaborators will win

7:39 – What the All-Path Series is and where it's going

8:50 – NCAA recruiting trends: CHL/USHL crossover

10:35 – What kind of players actually move on

12:12 – Using hockey as a platform for life beyond the game

Re-release section includes:

Ryan’s journey as an undersized player who made it pro
Division I recruiting + Ivy League experience
Building Matterhorn Fit into a leading performance brand
The launch of the All-Ivy Showcase & vision for athlete support
The All-Path Series expanding into Canada in 2026

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The Built From Steel Podcast is a division of BioSteel Sports. 🌐 Learn more at⁠ www.biosteel.com⁠