Hello Hockey Friends And Families Around The World!
The Our Kids Play Hockey family of podcasts is hosted by a team of expert hockey parents and coaches who deliver essential tips, strategies, and stories to help guide hockey families on and off the ice.
Recent Episodes
Nov. 14, 2025
The Hidden Stress of Being a Hockey Parent
💠Feeling the weight of being a hockey parent? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt and honest episode, Lee Elias , Christie Casciano-Burns , and Mike Bonelli open up about the mental and emotional load that comes with youth h...
Nov. 12, 2025
The Ride to The Rink: Why Texting Might Be Hurting Your Game — And How to Fix It
🎙️ “Okay.” “K.” “👍.” Sound familiar? In this week’s episode of The Ride To The Rink , Mike and Lee tackle one of the sneakiest challenges facing young hockey players today — texting instead of talking . From locker room group...
Nov. 12, 2025
GIVEAWAY: Breaking the Mold (and EA NHL): Hintsyy on Roller Hockey, Glitches, and Growing a Creative Life
On this episode of The Wraparound Roundtable , we roll into an incredible conversation with Hintsyy , a roller hockey creator who’s grown a community from the blacktop to the controller — and has become one of the funniest, m...
Nov. 11, 2025
GIVEAWAY: From Gaming to Skating: Kazxi’s Journey into Hockey and Content Creation
This week on The Wraparound Roundtable , we kick off the official 2025 season with content creator and rising hockey influencer Kazxi — and trust us, this episode is an inspiration for hockey dreamers of all ages. 🌟 Kazxi’s s...
Nov. 10, 2025
The Ride to The Rink: Unlocking Your Potential Through Mindset Changes with Coach Nick Stoop
Ready to revolutionize your young hockey player's mindset? 🏒💪 "The Ride to the Rink" serves up a game-changing episode packed with insights from PWHL star Hayley Scamurra and Coach Nick Stoop. They tackle the tough questions: How do you keep the love for hockey alive? What's the secret to performin…
Nov. 7, 2025
Why Your Kid Should Talk to the Coach (Not You!) - With Communication Expert Jen Fry
💬 “If your kid’s frustrated about ice time, this episode is your playbook for turning conflict into connection.” Today, Lee and Mike sit down with Jen Fry — a sports educator, inclusion consultant, and communication strategis...
Nov. 5, 2025
The Ride To The Rink: Don't Waste Your Tournament - Be the Teammate Who Brings Everyone Together
🎙️ Tournament season is here — are your kids really getting the most out of it? This week on The Ride To The Rink, Lee, Christie, and Mike unpack one of youth hockey’s biggest opportunities (and challenges): tournament weekends. From nerves and hotel boredom to team bonding and leadership, this epi…