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: Global Game, Honest Reviews & Real Talk: Hockey Tutorial’s Chris Kibui

December 17, 2025 • Our Kids Play Hockey

For the final episode of this season’s Wraparound Roundtable, we’re joined by Chris Kibui — the creator behind Hockey Tutorial, one of hockey’s most respected and widely‑watched channels. From humble beginnings making “how to hockey stop” videos to producing gear reviews, expert tutorials, and international documentaries, Chris has spent over a decade bridging the gap between gear tech, on‑ice performance, and global hockey culture.

Lee and Chris dive deep into:

🔹 His first spark — inspired by The Mighty Ducks — that got him on the ice and behind the camera

🔹 What it truly takes to produce honest reviews that players actually trust

🔹 How he built a brand that works with every major hockey manufacturer without ever selling out

🔹 Why relatable content (gear, explanation, & real people) matters more than follower count

🔹 What it’s like to travel the world, document hockey in places like Kenya, India, and Sweden, and help grow the game beyond traditional markets

🔹 The positive messages and feedback that keep him creating year after year

🎁 Giveaway: Green Biscuit™ + Puckaround™ + Custom Hockey Tutorial Jersey (your name, number & country!)

🎧 Listen now & enter at: HockeyNeverStops.com

Follow @hockeytutorial on all platforms for honest gear breakdowns, expert tutorials, documentaries, and hockey storytelling you won’t find anywhere else.

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