Pucks, Passion & Prestige | Joe Gambardella Interview | NHL Career, Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils & Prestige Merchandise
In this episode of Unhinged & Unplugged, we sit down with former NHL forward Joe Gambardella — who played in the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers and New Jersey Devils — and is now the proud owner of Prestige Merchandise and a leader in youth hockey development.
If you’re searching for:
Joe Gambardella interview
Former Edmonton Oilers player podcast
New Jersey Devils alumni
Life after the NHL
Starting a sports merchandise business
Hockey entrepreneur story
Youth hockey training camps
How to make it to the NHL
NHL development advice
Hockey business podcast
This episode is for you.
🏒 From the NHL to Entrepreneurship
Joe shares:
• What it’s really like playing in the NHL
• His time with the Edmonton Oilers
• His experience with the New Jersey Devils organization
• The grind of minor league hockey and earning your call-up
• What young players don’t understand about making it pro
We talk about mindset, discipline, development, and what separates good players from NHL-level talent.
👕 Building Prestige Merchandise
After his professional hockey career, Joe transitioned into business and founded Prestige Merchandise, creating high-quality custom apparel and branded merchandise for teams, organizations, and businesses.
We dive into:
• Starting a business after pro sports
• Branding in the hockey world
• Athlete entrepreneurship
• Building a sports merchandise company
• Lessons learned from locker rooms to boardrooms
If you’re an athlete thinking about life after hockey — this is a must-listen.
🏒 Youth Hockey Camps & Training
Joe also hosts youth hockey camps and elite training sessions for aspiring NHL players, focusing on skill development, hockey IQ, and professional-level preparation.
We discuss:
• What scouts really look for
• How to stand out at camps
• Training like a pro
• The path from youth hockey to juniors to the NHL
• Advice for hockey parents
About Unhinged & Unplugged
Hosted by Tressa & Alyssa, Unhinged & Unplugged is a women-led sports podcast blending NHL analysis, athlete interviews, entrepreneurship, mom life chaos, and unfiltered conversations.
We bring real stories, honest takes, and behind-the-scenes insights from the hockey world.
Whether you’re:
🏒 A diehard NHL fan
👕 A business-minded athlete
🥅 A hockey parent
📈 An aspiring entrepreneur
🎙 Or just here for the chaos
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