Our Kids Play Hockey

Our Kids Play Hockey
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Our Kids Play Hockey is a podcast that focuses on youth hockey, offering insights, stories, and interviews from the hockey community. It provides valuable advice for parents, coaches, and players, covering various aspects of the game, including skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for young athletes. The show frequently features guests who share their expertise and personal experiences in youth hockey, both on and off the ice. The show features three hockey parents, who all work in the game at high levels:  Christie Casciano-Burns - USA Hockey Columnist, Author, and WSYR AnchorMike Bonelli - USA Hockey Coach and Organizational ConsultantLee M.J. Elias - Hockey Entrepreneur, Author, and Team Strategist In addition to the main podcast, there are several spin-off series that dive into specific aspects of youth hockey: 1.Our Girls Play Hockey – This series highlights the growing presence of girls in hockey, addressing the unique challenges they face while celebrating their accomplishments and contributions to the sport. 2.The Ride to The Rink – A shorter, motivational series designed to be listened to on the way to the rink, offering quick, inspirational tips and advice to help players and parents get into the right mindset before a game or practice.  3.Our Kids Play Goalie – This series is dedicated to young goalies and the unique challenges they face. It provides advice for players, parents, and coaches on how to support and develop young goaltenders, focusing on the mental and physical demands of the position. Together, these shows provide a comprehensive platform for parents, players, and coaches involved in youth hockey, offering insights for all aspects of the sport, from parenting, playing, or coaching to specialized positions like goaltending.

  1. Our Kids Play Goalie: Pete Fry on Building an Unshakable Goalie Mindset

    2h ago ·  Video

    Our Kids Play Goalie: Pete Fry on Building an Unshakable Goalie Mindset

    🥅 What separates a talented goalie from one who consistently performs under pressure? According to renowned mental performance coach Pete Fry, the answer often begins with the picture that goaltender holds in their mind. Pete Fry—known throughout hockey as “The Goalie Mindset Guy”—joins Lee Elias and Christie Casciano Burns for a powerful conversation about confidence, visualization, resilience, preparation, and the mental demands of playing one of the most challenging positions in sports. A former WHL All-Star, NHL draft pick, and professional goaltender, Pete has worked with athletes across the NHL, AHL, CHL, NCAA, international hockey, and other professional sports. He shares lessons from his own playing career, including how limiting beliefs affected his opportunity after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils—and how that experience led him to dedicate his life to mastering the mental side of performance.  In this episode, Pete explains why goalies do not simply react to what is happening around them. They often react to the images, sounds, expectations, and stories playing inside their own heads. 🏒 Inside the episode:  How visualization and “mind mapping” can prepare goalies for pressure  Why positive thinking must always be followed by meaningful action  How to shrink negative mental images before a big game  A practical reset routine after allowing a goal  Why water, breathing, posture, and smiling can help reset the brain  How coaches accidentally plant negative thoughts in young goalies  Why parents should avoid becoming postgame statisticians  The difference between an athlete mindset and a fan mindset  Why goalies should learn to welcome breakaways, penalties, and difficult moments  How a goalie’s body language can influence the entire bench  Why parents should support their child’s right to dream big Pete also shares examples involving NHL and elite goaltenders, including Stuart Skinner, Jakub Dobeš, Mads Søgaard, Carter Hart, Carson Bjarnason, and Josh Ravensbergen. He explains how mental rehearsal, confident language, and purposeful body language can help a goaltender prepare for the next shot instead of replaying the last one. The message for young goalies is simple but powerful: Good goal, bad goal—who cares? The only thing that matters is the next shot and the next save. 📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Young Goalies Can Build Confidence, Handle Pressure, and Reset After a Goal 🎧 Listen now and discover how goalies, parents, and coaches can build a stronger, calmer, and more resilient mindset—on the ice and in life. Learn more about Pete Fry, his books, speaking, mindset coaching, and goalie-parent course at PeteFry.net. Have a question for the show? Email team@ourkidsplayhockey.com or use the text link accompanying this episode. Keep dreaming big, keep doing the work, and keep building the mindset that allows young athletes to thrive. #OurKidsPlayGoalie #GoalieMindset #YouthHockey #HockeyGoalie #GoalieParents #MentalPerformance #SportsPsychology #HockeyConfidence #GoalieTraining #YouthSports #HockeyCoaching #PeteFry Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽 Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPH Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know! Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow! Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube

    52 min
  2. Our Girls Play Hockey: Hayley Scamurra on Building the Will to Win

    2d ago ·  Video

    Our Girls Play Hockey: Hayley Scamurra on Building the Will to Win

    🏒 How do young athletes develop the desire to win — without losing their love for the game? In this episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, Lee Elias and Olympic gold medalist and PWHL Walter Cup champion Hayley Scamurra dive into one of the most important conversations in youth sports: how girls hockey players can build competitiveness, resilience, and a healthy will to win. Winning matters. Competing matters. But for young athletes, especially in youth hockey, the scoreboard can’t be the only thing that defines success. Lee and Hayley explore how parents and coaches can help players cultivate effort, passion, and confidence while still keeping the game fun, meaningful, and development-focused. ✨ In this episode, we discuss:  🏆 Why the desire to win is a skill that develops differently for every athlete  💪 How Hayley’s competitive mindset grew through hockey, soccer, tennis, and sibling rivalry  🗣️ The difference between criticism and constructive criticism  🚗 Why the car ride home should not become a coaching session  ⏳ Hayley’s “24-hour rule” for parents and athletes after emotional games  🥈 What losing an Olympic gold medal game taught Hayley about resilience  🎯 Why process goals matter more than obsessing over one final outcome  🤝 How parents, coaches, and teammates can help young players take the next step after disappointment Hayley shares powerful perspective from the highest levels of the game, including the emotional weight of winning and losing on the Olympic stage and in the PWHL. Her message for young players is clear: losing hurts, but it can also prepare you for the moments you’re working toward. This episode is a must-listen for hockey parents, coaches, and girls who want to compete hard, grow through adversity, and understand what it really means to build a champion mindset. 🎧 Listen now and share this episode with a hockey family, coach, or player who needs the reminder that winning big starts with learning, losing, growing, and showing up again. 📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Building the Will to Win: What Girls Hockey Players, Parents, and Coaches Need to Know Have a question or episode idea? Email us at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com or use the link in the episode description to send us a message. #OurGirlsPlayHockey #GirlsHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #WomenInHockey #HayleyScamurra #HockeyMindset #YouthSports #HockeyDevelopment #PWHL #TeamUSA #HockeyLife #FemaleAthletes #Resilience #ChampionMindset Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽 Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPH Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know! Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow! Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube

    37 min
  3. The Ride to the Rink: Zechariah Thomas of Swift Hockey on Why Your Hockey Stick Doesn’t Make You Better — You Do

    5d ago ·  Video

    The Ride to the Rink: Zechariah Thomas of Swift Hockey on Why Your Hockey Stick Doesn’t Make You Better — You Do

    🏒 Does the newest, flashiest hockey stick really make you a better player? Or is the real difference-maker already in your hands? On this episode of The Ride To The Rink, Lee is joined by Zechariah Thomas, founder of Swift Hockey, for a straight-up conversation every young player and hockey family needs to hear: your gear matters, but it does not replace your effort, skill, strength, and commitment to getting better. Zech brings a unique perspective as both a former high-level player and the owner of a hockey stick company. Together, he and Lee talk directly to young skaters and goalies about choosing gear wisely, understanding marketing hype, and remembering that the player makes the stick work — not the other way around. ✨ In this episode, we talk about:  🏒 Why the newest stick will not magically transform your game  💰 How to think about spending your parents’ money on hockey gear  👀 Why some NHL players use older equipment under newer graphics  🔥 The importance of consistency, confidence, and finding what works for you  🧠 How endorsements and marketing can influence what players think they need  🚨 Why investing in your development matters more than chasing flashy gear  ❤️ How hockey can stay part of your life beyond playing Zech also reminds young players that there are many ways to “make it” in hockey. Whether you play, coach, build equipment, run a podcast, work in the game, or simply keep showing up with passion, hockey can stay with you for life. The message is simple: dream big, work hard, choose your gear wisely, and remember that you are the engine behind your success.  📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Why Your Hockey Stick Doesn’t Make You Better — You Do 🎧 Listen now and take this lesson with you on your next ride to the rink. #TheRideToTheRink #OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyGear #HockeyStick #SwiftHockey #HockeyParents #HockeyDevelopment #YoungAthletes #HockeyLife Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽 Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPH Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know! Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow! Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube

    10 min

  4. Jun 18 ·  Video

    Zechariah Thomas on Building Swift Hockey and Making the Game More Affordable

    🏒 What if hockey’s greatest lessons have nothing to do with goals, assists, or scholarships? In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli sit down with Zechariah Thomas, founder of Swift Hockey, former high-level Ontario player, major junior athlete, and international player for Team Jamaica. Zechariah’s story is a powerful reminder that there is no single path through this game — and sometimes the biggest wins come from what hockey builds inside you. Zech started hockey later than many players, beginning around age 10 after moving from Whitby to Oshawa and becoming inspired by the Oshawa hockey culture around him. His first real skating foundation came from figure skating lessons — something he admits he once felt embarrassed about, but later recognized as one of the biggest reasons he became such a strong skater.  From there, the conversation opens up into a wide-ranging discussion about youth hockey development, the importance of skating, mental toughness, representation, affordability, and how Zech turned his playing experience into a mission-driven hockey brand. 🔥 In this episode, we cover:  🏒 Why skating is the great separator in youth hockey development  💪 How starting “late” does not mean your child is behind forever  🧠 Why mindset, belief, and resilience matter more as players climb the levels  🌍 What it means for Zechariah Thomas to represent Team Jamaica internationally  💸 The rising cost of youth hockey and how equipment prices can keep families out of the game  🚀 How Swift Hockey was born from a desire to make high-quality sticks more accessible  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Why parents should focus less on brand-name gear and more on what truly helps kids develop Zechariah also shares how being a Black hockey player helped him build “tough skin,” how he learned to turn doubt into fuel, and why he believes hockey families, companies, and communities all have a role to play in making the game better. This is more than a hockey equipment conversation. It is a story about belief, access, identity, entrepreneurship, and the life lessons that come from staying in the game long enough to let it shape you. 🎧 Listen now and share this episode with a hockey family, coach, or player who needs the reminder that the player makes the stick — and the game can build far more than athletes. 📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Built By Hockey: Zechariah Thomas on Resilience, Swift Hockey, and Growing the Game #OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #SwiftHockey #ZechariahThomas #TeamJamaicaHockey #HockeyDevelopment #HockeyMindset #HockeyEquipment #GrowTheGame #BlackHockeyPlayers #HockeyFamily #AffordableHockey #HockeyLife Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽 Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPH Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know! Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow! Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube

    45 min
  5. Our Girls Play Hockey - Hayley Scamurra’s Championship Parade, Gold Medal Year, and the End of a Historic Season

    Jun 16 ·  Video

    Our Girls Play Hockey - Hayley Scamurra’s Championship Parade, Gold Medal Year, and the End of a Historic Season

    🏆 What happens after you win the Walter Cup, celebrate in front of a packed Montreal crowd, meet the Buffalo Bills, and cap off one of the most historic years in women’s hockey? In this special season finale of Our Girls Play Hockey, we close out the 2025–26 “Day in the Life” series with Olympic gold medalist, Walter Cup champion, and Montreal Victoire forward Hayley Scamurra. Hayley takes us behind the scenes of Montreal’s unforgettable championship parade — from the double-decker bus and red carpet entrance to the emotional moment she saw a sea of fans chasing the bus in celebration. It was more than a parade. It was a defining moment for women’s hockey. From there, Hayley shares what life really looks like after the confetti settles: packing up, heading home, reflecting on a whirlwind season, visiting the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium, exchanging jerseys with Josh Allen, and preparing to give back through summer hockey clinics in her hometown. This episode is a celebration, a reflection, and a reminder of how far women’s hockey has come — and how much farther it’s ready to go.  In this episode, we talk about: 🏒 The emotional impact of Montreal’s Walter Cup championship parade  🏆 What it felt like for Hayley to see thousands of fans celebrating women’s hockey  🥇 Winning Olympic gold and the Walter Cup in the same year  🏈 Hayley’s visit with the Buffalo Bills, including Josh Allen, Sean McDermott, and other players  👧 Why representation matters for young girls — and for the women who never had these opportunities  🚗 The sudden shift from championship celebration back to everyday life  🏒 Hayley’s upcoming hometown hockey clinics and commitment to giving back  📈 What PWHL expansion could mean for the future of the league  💬 The final reflections from an unforgettable “Day in the Life” season Listen now and celebrate the final chapter of Hayley Scamurra’s extraordinary 2025–26 season with us. #OurGirlsPlayHockey #GirlsHockey #WomensHockey #HayleyScamurra #PWHL #MontrealVictoire #WalterCup #OlympicGold #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #WomenInSports #GirlsInSports #OurKidsPlayHockey Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽 Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPH Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know! Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow! Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube

    44 min
  6. The Ride to the Rink: Mike Knuble on Why Kids Need to Get Outside and Just Play Hockey

    Jun 13 ·  Video

    The Ride to the Rink: Mike Knuble on Why Kids Need to Get Outside and Just Play Hockey

    🏒 Want to get better at hockey? Sometimes the best thing you can do is step away from the rink and go outside. On this episode of The Ride to the Rink, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli are joined by longtime NHL forward Mike Knuble for a message every young skater and goalie needs to hear: go play. Not every rep has to come from a coach. Not every skill has to be built in a formal practice. And not every moment of development has to happen on the ice. Mike Knuble shares why getting outside, playing other sports, creating your own games, and being active with friends can help young athletes become better hockey players — and better all-around athletes. In this episode, kids will hear why: 🏒 Street hockey, driveway games, and outdoor play help build creativity  🥍 Sports like lacrosse, basketball, baseball, and golf can transfer skills back to hockey  🧠 Free play teaches decision-making, patience, explosiveness, teamwork, and problem-solving  🎣 Taking breaks from hockey can keep your mind fresh and help you come back excited  👨‍👩‍👧 Parents and siblings can be part of the fun, too  🥅 You do not need perfect equipment — you just need imagination, effort, and a way to play This episode is also a great reminder for parents: when your child asks to go outside, shoot pucks, play catch, hit balls, ride bikes, or build a net — that is an opportunity. Development is not just something kids do alone. It is something families can help create. The message is simple: it is not about having every resource. It is about being resourceful. 📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Mike Knuble on Why Kids Need to Get Outside and Just Play 🎧 Listen now, then grab a stick, a ball, a glove, a bike, a fishing pole, or a friend — and go be a kid. #TheRideToTheRink #OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #MikeKnuble #HockeyKids #HockeyParents #StreetHockey #FreePlay #HockeyDevelopment #HockeyTraining #MultiSportAthlete #SkillTransfer #GrowTheGame #HockeyFamily Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽 Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPH Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know! Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow! Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube

    10 min

  7. Jun 11 ·  Video

    Former NHLer Mike Knuble Returns: How Parents and Coaches Can Help Kids Compete Without Losing the Love of Hockey

    🏒 What really separates young hockey players as they get older — talent, pressure, coaching, character, or the ability to keep loving the game through it all? This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli welcome back longtime NHL forward Mike Knuble, who played over 1,000 NHL games with the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, and Washington Capitals. Mike returns for a wide-ranging and honest conversation about the modern youth hockey landscape — what has changed, what parents should be paying attention to, and why the journey still matters more than the chase. Together, Lee, Mike Bonelli, and Mike Knuble dig into some of the biggest questions facing hockey families today: 🏒 Are kids getting enough unstructured “real hockey” anymore?  🧠 How do young players build creativity, hockey IQ, and problem-solving?  🔥 What happens when elite-level pressure hits kids too early?  🥅 Why do character, effort, and coachability matter more as players get older?  📈 How can players keep evolving instead of relying on the same early advantages?  👨‍👩‍👧 What should parents know when navigating today’s overwhelming development path? Mike also shares stories from his own youth hockey journey, his experiences as a hockey parent and coach, and why the best players are often the ones who keep learning, adapting, and refusing to believe their own hype too early. The episode also checks in on Mike’s recent Scotland hockey adventure, including games in Edinburgh, passionate international hockey fans, and why hockey’s global reach continues to grow in powerful ways. Whether you are a hockey parent, coach, or player, this episode is a reminder that development is not about one tournament, one tryout, one path, or one moment. It is about building a player — and a person — who can compete, adapt, grow, and still love the game. 📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Mike Knuble on Youth Hockey Pressure, Free Play, and What Really Separates Players 🎧 Listen now for one of the most honest and useful conversations we’ve had about youth hockey culture, player development, and what it really takes to keep moving forward. #OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #MikeKnuble #HockeyParents #HockeyDevelopment #HockeyCoaching #YouthSports #HockeyIQ #HockeyCulture #FreePlay #PlayerDevelopment #HockeyJourney #NHL #GrowTheGame Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽 Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPH Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know! Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow! Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube

    1h 23m
  8. Our Girls Play Hockey – The Road to a Walter Cup Championship Part 2 (Hayley Scamurra’s Day in the Life)

    Jun 9 ·  Video

    Our Girls Play Hockey – The Road to a Walter Cup Championship Part 2 (Hayley Scamurra’s Day in the Life)

    🏆 What does it really feel like to win the Walter Cup — not from the stands, not from the broadcast booth, but from the ice? In Part 2 of our championship edition Day in the Life with Hayley Scamurra, Hayley takes us inside the PWHL Walter Cup Final as Montreal battles Ottawa in a razor-thin, emotional, and unforgettable championship series. From dramatic overtime wins to heartbreaking momentum swings, from Laura Stacey’s miraculous return to Ann-Renée Desbiens’ shutout brilliance, this episode gives listeners a rare player’s-eye view of what it takes to finish the job. Hayley walks us through her huge Game 3 goal, the emotional lessons of losing when the Cup was within reach, and the mindset Montreal needed to close out Game 4 with a dominant 4–0 win. She also reflects on becoming the first women’s hockey player to win both a gold medal and the Walter Cup in the same year — a historic achievement built on confidence, team trust, and a whole lot of belief. ✨ In this episode, we talk about:  🏒 Montreal’s dramatic Game 1 comeback with seconds left  💪 Laura Stacey’s unforgettable overtime return  🔥 Hayley Scamurra’s Walter Cup Final goal and what went through her mind  🧠 How players handle pressure when a championship is within reach  🥅 Ann-Renée Desbiens’ championship-level performance  🏆 What it feels like to lift the Walter Cup  👏 The growth of women’s hockey and the city of Montreal embracing its champions  🌟 What young players can learn about confidence, resilience, and staying present This is more than a championship recap. It’s a front-row seat to history — told by one of the players who lived it.  📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Hayley Scamurra’s Road to the Walter Cup: What Young Players Can Learn From a Championship Moment 🎧 Listen now, share it with the hockey player in your life, and don’t forget to send us your questions for Hayley at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com. #OurGirlsPlayHockey #HayleyScamurra #WalterCup #PWHL #MontrealVictoire #GirlsHockey #WomensHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #HockeyMindset #PWHLFinals #OurKidsPlayHockey Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽 Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPH Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know! Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow! Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube

    57 min
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Our Kids Play Hockey is a podcast that focuses on youth hockey, offering insights, stories, and interviews from the hockey community. It provides valuable advice for parents, coaches, and players, covering various aspects of the game, including skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for young athletes. The show frequently features guests who share their expertise and personal experiences in youth hockey, both on and off the ice. The show features three hockey parents, who all work in the game at high levels:  Christie Casciano-Burns - USA Hockey Columnist, Author, and WSYR AnchorMike Bonelli - USA Hockey Coach and Organizational ConsultantLee M.J. Elias - Hockey Entrepreneur, Author, and Team Strategist In addition to the main podcast, there are several spin-off series that dive into specific aspects of youth hockey: 1.Our Girls Play Hockey – This series highlights the growing presence of girls in hockey, addressing the unique challenges they face while celebrating their accomplishments and contributions to the sport. 2.The Ride to The Rink – A shorter, motivational series designed to be listened to on the way to the rink, offering quick, inspirational tips and advice to help players and parents get into the right mindset before a game or practice.  3.Our Kids Play Goalie – This series is dedicated to young goalies and the unique challenges they face. It provides advice for players, parents, and coaches on how to support and develop young goaltenders, focusing on the mental and physical demands of the position. Together, these shows provide a comprehensive platform for parents, players, and coaches involved in youth hockey, offering insights for all aspects of the sport, from parenting, playing, or coaching to specialized positions like goaltending.

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  • Creator
    Our Kids Play Hockey
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    543
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Our Kids Play Hockey
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    Our Kids Play Hockey

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