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The Full 60 with Craig Custance

USHL Commissioner Tom Garrity talks Adam Fantilli, League Growth and Running a Development League

The Full 60 with Craig Custance

The Athletic

News, Hockey, Sports News, Sports

4.8595 Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2020

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

USHL Commissioner Tom Garrity joins the show to discuss a number of topics the league is dealing with right now, including Adam Fantilli committing to the Chicago Steel and what it could mean for future recruitment, the USHL's relationship with both USA Hockey and the NHL, and Tom discusses his vision for the league and what it means for players like Jack Hughes to emerge from it. Plus, his own story which includes selling tickets for the Minnesota North Stars, working in the front office for the Houston Astros, and eventually running a development league. Email Craig to share your story for The Full 60 email: craig@theathletic.comSupport The Full 60 by subscribing to The Athletic! Get 40% off an annual subscription at theathletic.com/full60. Or try a free 90-day trial at theathletic.com/free90days Follow Craig on Twitter: @CraigCustance

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0:30.3

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0:43.1

Welcome. tips Welcome to the full 60 featuring Craig Custin's

0:44.8

and presented by the Athletic.

0:47.2

Each week we'll dive into the biggest stories in hockey

0:50.1

while bringing in unique voices to entertain

0:52.9

and explain all aspects of the game.

0:55.8

Hey, this is Craig, and welcome to this week's episode of the Full 60.

0:59.9

This week's guest is USHL Commissioner Tom Garrity, and we recorded this.

1:05.9

We recorded a couple weeks ago, and it was during a very important time for the USHL,

1:10.7

because top prospect, Adam

1:12.6

Fentilly, had decided he's going to play in the U.S.HL for the Chicago Steel, and that's really

1:18.5

big news when a blue-chip prospect like that from Canada commits to playing in the United

1:24.3

States Hockey League. It's a big deal. And I also wanted Tom, for a number of reasons.

1:29.2

I've long been fascinated by the USHL as a development league in its setup and its franchises.

1:35.0

I think it stems back to conversations I used to have with Ryan Souter, who is a, he's involved in the franchise in Madison.

1:44.0

So all these questions I've always wanted to ask.

1:46.1

How much would it cost to buy into one of these franchises?

1:48.8

What's it like?

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