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title: "#5: Running a Successful Hockey League - Marc Franche | HEADCHECK Health"
description: EOJHL Commissioner Marc Franche discusses his career journey, daily responsibilities as a league commissioner, and more.
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# [#5: Running a Successful Hockey League - Marc Franche | HEADCHECK Health](https://www.headcheckhealth.com/blog/marc-franche)

 Written by [HEADCHECK HEALTH](https://www.headcheckhealth.com/blog/author/headcheck-health) | Dec 11, 2025 2:30:00 PM

In this episode of [HEADCHECK Health Talks](https://headcheckhealth.com/podcast), we’re joined by EOJHL Commissioner Marc Franche.

Marc discusses his career journey, daily responsibilities as a league commissioner, and tough decisions he has to make. We cover league leadership, player safety, concussion protocols, handling discipline, and how he stays passionate about his work.

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#### **What is HEADCHECK Health Talks?**

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