Our Kids Play Hockey
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 Anchor
- Mike Bonelli - USA Hockey Coach and Organizational Consultant
- Lee 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.
Our Kids Play Hockey
Latest Episodes
The Ride to The Rink: Stay or Go? How to Decide If It’s Time to Play at a Higher Level
🏒 Thinking about moving up to the next level in hockey? Before you decide… listen to this.On this episode of The Ride to the Rink, Christie, Mike, and Lee tackle a question so many young players (and parents) face:Should you move up...
From Sweden to Your Rink: My Kid Is the Best on the Team… Now What? (Parent Dilemma Solved)
🏒 What happens when your kid becomes the best player on the team… and there’s no one left to chase?It sounds like a dream—but for many hockey parents, it quickly turns into a big question: Is my child still developing, or are ...
Our Girls Play Hockey: PWHL Playoffs - A Day in the Life with Haley Scamurra
🔥 What does it really take to go from Olympic gold medalist… to chasing a pro championship just months later?In this Day in the Life episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, we go inside the world of Haley Scamurra as she prepares...
The Ride to The Rink: Pressure to Power - Turning Your Parents’ Words Into Confidence
🚗💭 Ever hear something from your parents right before a game… and it just doesn’t sit right?On this episode of The Ride To The Rink, we’re diving into the messages players hear before they step out of the car—and how thos...
3 Things You SHOULDN'T Say To Your Kids Before a Game
🏒 What you say before the game matters more than you think…We’ve all been there — the car ride to the rink, the final words before your child heads into the locker room. You want to motivate them, support them, and set th...
Lee MJ Elias
Host
Christie Casciano Burns
Co-host
Mike Bonelli
Co-host
Katelynn Reiss
Producer
Xavier Cruz
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