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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