Down to Irf: Spencer & Mike Gillis

In this special feature to The Sheet podcast, Irfaan Gaffar sits
down with Mike and Spencer Gillis, to discussing mental health,
the growth of women's hockey, how Spencer got into the agency
world representing many PWHL players, the type of advice Mike
gives his son, and the impact of social media on sports today.


[RECORDED DEC. 2024}


WATCH THE FULL VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/yh2bu6YWnzc


00:00 - Introduction with Jeff and Irfaan


3:54 - Spencer getting into the agency world


5:30 - Mike on son following his footsteps


6:19 - What did Mike pass on to Spencer 


8:00 - Spencer on the future of women's hockey


9:18 - Mental Health in NHL 


10:50 - Rick Rippen


12:40 - Social Media


14:05 - PWHL x Mental Health


14:48 - Why did you get in the industry


15:50 - Mike on being a soundboard


17:20 - Growth in women's hockey 


18:30 - Mike on women's hockey on a global scale


21:12 - Most rewarding part of the women's game


21:10 - Giving opinions as a agent


22:55 - How much Mike has learned being away from the game


26:38 - Where is women's hockey going over several years


30:25 - Mike on the type of agent Spencer is becoming


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