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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Our Kids Play Hockey

GIVEAWAY: From Goalie Pads to Purpose - Ryan Beckmann on Mental Health, Hockey, and Healing

December 03, 2025 • Our Kids Play Hockey

This week on The Wraparound Roundtable, we sit down with Ryan Beckmann — father, coach, mental health advocate, and founder of The Last Save and Ultimate Goalie Showdown — to explore how hockey became the pathway for his recovery and his mission to help others heal.

From ICU hospital visits to launching nationwide events with NHL players, Ryan shares how pain shaped his purpose — and how he’s using the sport to support families and individuals battling mental health and addiction.

📌 In this episode:

Turning personal struggle into a mission of service
The life-saving impact of small gestures from the hockey community
Why authenticity, not virality, drives lasting content
What today’s kids and creators need to hear about purpose and passion
How The Last Save is bridging gaps for families in crisis
Behind-the-scenes of Ryan’s goalie showdown with Eddie Lack and how it sparked a movement

🎁 GIVEAWAY:

This week’s prize:

🏒 Green Biscuit™ + Puckaround™ + Goalie Wraparound™ (Ryan’s pick!)

🧊 2 episodes per week = 2 chances to win

🎄 10 total episodes = 10 shots at the massive grand prize (yes, there’s a Sparx machine in there)

🎯 Enter now at HockeyNeverStops.com – hit the Roundtable button!

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