Inside the Mind of WHL Phenom Landon DuPont | Beyond the Crest

Jeff Marek sits down with Everett Silvertips phenom Landon DuPont in the latest episode of Beyond the Crest for an in-depth conversation inside the Silvertips locker room. Widely regarded as one of the most exciting young defensemen in hockey, DuPont opens up about handling the spotlight as an exceptional status player, growing up around the game with his father Micki DuPont, and what it’s like hearing NHL comparisons at such a young age. From stories about meeting Sidney Crosby as a kid to discussing his elite skating ability, Everett’s winning culture, Carter Bear, Edge School, and his NHL dreams, this feature gives fans a closer look at the personality and mindset behind one of hockey’s brightest rising stars. Jeff Marek takes viewers behind the scenes of one of the WHL’s premier organizations as Beyond the Crest continues its deep dive into the next generation of hockey talent.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:27 Landon DuPont on handling media attention & pressure
1:23 Growing up around NHL players & Sidney Crosby
2:50 Chasing the dream of playing in the NHL
3:18 Breaking down DuPont’s elite skating ability
4:20 When the hockey world started noticing Landon DuPont
5:07 Learning from his father Micki DuPont
6:09 The most minutes DuPont has ever played
7:02 Growing up playing hockey in Germany & Switzerland
8:35 What makes the Everett Silvertips organization special
10:04 Seeing fans wear his jersey for the first time
10:30 Exceptional status & joining the WHL early
11:03 Advice for fellow young phenom Keaton Verhoeff
11:56 Carter Bear’s “Game 7” mentality
12:56 The impact of Edge School on his development
13:18 The compliment that means the most to DuPont
13:50 What Landon DuPont wants people to know about him
14:14 Toughest player DuPont has faced
15:00 Outro &

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