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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.

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The Ride To The Rink - Cultivating Sportsmanship and Character in Youth Hockey

March 14, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 224

In this week's episode of The Ride To The Rink, hockey mom Christie Casciano Burns delves into the crucial topic of sportsmanship in youth hockey. Christie shares her perspective and experiences, highlighting the importance of good sportsmanship on and off the ice. She addresses the negative impact of poor sportsmanship, such as throwing equipment and tantrums during games, and emphasizes the value of congratulating the opposing team regardless of the game's outcome. Christie's insights aim to teach young athletes the importance of controlling emotions and fostering a positive playing environment.

Key Points:

The significance of good sportsmanship in hockey and its impact on players and parents.
The negative behaviors to avoid during and after games.
The importance of congratulating the opposing team after a game.
Practical advice on controlling emotions and learning from each game.
Encouragement for young players to become better individuals and athletes through sportsmanship.

Christie reminds all young players that every game is an opportunity to exhibit good sportsmanship and grow as both a person and a player. She encourages listeners to apply the lessons learned in this episode to improve their approach to the game and interactions with others.

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Speaker 1: 1:41

Hi, kids Hockey mom Chrissy Casciato Burns here and I want to talk to you a little bit about sportsmanship, Good sportsmanship. There's nothing I hate to see more than kids throwing a temper tantrum during a game, and I've seen it and it really upsets me, upsets a lot of us parents, because there's absolutely no excuse for throwing equipment, slamming your stick on the ice, just because something in the game didn't go your way. When the game is over, kids, you need to congratulate the other team for a good game, no matter how heated that game was. When it's over, it's over. As one of my daughter's favorite coaches always said to her flush it, shake hands, go home and forget about it. Alright, every game you need to show good sportsmanship. There are a lot of ways to do it, and one of them is learning how to control your emotions. Alright, you'll be a better person and a better hockey player for it. Have a great rest of the season, kids, and thanks for listening.

Speaker 2: 2:47

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