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: How Young Hockey Players Can Build Skills On and Off the Ice
🏒 Want to become a better hockey player? It’s not just about what you do during practice — it’s about the habits you build everywhere else, too.On this episode of The Ride to The Rink, Lee, Mike, and Christie are joined by ...
Beyond the Scoreboard: Andrew Trimble on Youth Hockey Development That Lasts
🏒 What really makes a hockey player better — more ice, a higher-level team, a longer commute, or the right culture?This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias, Mike Bonelli, and Christie Casciano-Burns sit down with Andrew Tri...
Our Girls Play Hockey: Hayley Scamurra’s New PWHL Chapter in Las Vegas (A Day in the Life Series)
🏒 What happens when you win a championship, celebrate the biggest season of your career—and then learn that your entire professional future may be changing?In the first Day in the Life episode of the new season, Olympic g...
The Ride to the Rink: How Mind Mapping Can Transform Your Hockey Mindset with Pete Fry
🧠 What if you could begin preparing for your best game before you even stepped onto the ice?In this episode of The Ride to the Rink, Lee is joined by goaltending and mindset expert Pete to introduce young athletes to min...
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—k...
Lee MJ Elias
Host
Christie Casciano Burns
Co-host
Mike Bonelli
Co-host
Katelynn Reiss
Producer
Xavier Cruz
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