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.
Episodes
The Ride to the Rink: NHL Work Ethic Starts With You — Lessons From Flyers' Riley Armstrong
The Ride To The Rink: Handling Big Feelings From Frustration to Focus With PWHLer Gabbie Hughes
What Youth Hockey Can Learn From How NHL Players Develop with Flyers' Director of Player Development Riley Armstrong
The Ride to The Rink: Inside the Bauer Hub - TeamSnap’s New Way to Level Up Your Game!
Our Girls Play Hockey - Gabbie Hughes on Resilience, Leadership, and Mental Health in Hockey
How TeamSnap Is Impacting Youth Hockey with CEO Peter Frintzilas
The Ride to The Rink: Jack Han Explains the True Rewards of Hockey
The Ride to the Rink: Jessie Thompson on Overcoming the "I Don't Wanna" Days
From the NHL to Youth Rinks: Jack Han on the Future of Player Development
The Ride to The Rink - How to Compete AND Support: Ian Shane on Why Great Goaltenders Think About Others First
All Caps All Her: How Jessie Thompson is Growing Women’s Hockey with the Washington Capitals
Our Kids Play Goalie - ECAC Goalie of the Year, Ian Shane on Mindset, Adversity, And Doing Your Best
The Ride to The Rink: Eat Like a Pro, Play Like a Pro with Enduraphin Co-Founders
The Ride To The Rink - Be the Teammate Everyone Remembers: Lessons from Taylor Heise & Hayley Scamurra
The Power of Proper Fueling in Youth Hockey with Enduraphin Founders Danny Drake & Mike Dalberth
The Ride To The Rink - More Than a Hockey Player: Taylor Heise & Hayley Scamurra on Identity and Balance
PWHL Star Taylor Heise on Resilience, Olympic Dreams & The Future of Women’s Hockey
PWHL Star Taylor Heise on Leadership, Legacy & Giving Back
The Ride to The Rink: Unlocking Creativity on Ice with Christian Grunnah
The Ride To The Rink - Embracing Discomfort with Blake Bolden - Lessons from a Multifaceted Hockey Pro.
Power Skating Expert Christian Grunnah on Breaking Bad Habits Transforming Your Skating Game
The Ride To The Rink: Mastering the Hockey-Life Balance as a Young Player
Breaking Barriers, Building Belonging: Blake Bolden's Mission to Grow the Game of Hockey
Balancing Hockey And Being A Student Athlete
The Ride to The Rink: Bringing Your B Game Every Night with Bobby Robins