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 🎉 Puck Hog 3 Is Here! Christie Casciano-Burns’ Trophy Thief Mystery

March 03, 2026 • Our Kids Play Hockey • Season 1

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🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT, Hockey Families! 🎉

Something BIG just dropped in the Our Kids Play Hockey world… and we’re celebrating the best way we know how — by giving back to YOU.

Christie Casciano-Burns — award-winning journalist, USA Hockey Magazine columnist, and the original inspiration behind this podcast — has officially released Puck Hog 3: Trophy Thief Mystery… and we’re giving away FIVE copies!

In this special edition episode, we dive into:

🏆 The mystery behind the missing Lake Placid Invitational Trophy
📚 Why hockey books matter more than medals
❤️ The life lessons woven into the Puck Hog series — teamwork, empathy, compassion & celebrating differences
⛸️ The fun rivalry between hockey players and figure skaters
🎨 The heart behind the hand-drawn illustrations
🌍 And exciting news about worldwide distribution through Globe Pequot & Simon & Schuster

If you’ve got a hockey-loving kid who doesn’t love reading… this might just be the book that changes that.

And yes — it’s a true mystery. We’re not giving away the ending.

🎁 Want to win a copy?
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We’ll select FIVE winners!

Because at the end of the day, hockey is about more than trophies. It’s about stories, relationships, and the lessons our kids carry long after the final buzzer.

Grab your copy of Puck Hog 3: Trophy Thief Mystery wherever books are sold — and good luck in the giveaway!

Skate hard. Have fun. And keep building great hockey humans. 🏒

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