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
Feb. 2, 2026
Our Girls Play Hockey: The PWHL Takeover Tour Takes Over Washington, D.C.
🔥 “We want a team!” That’s what 17,228 fans shouted inside Capital One Arena — and it perfectly captured what made the PWHL Takeover Tour stop in Washington, D.C. such a historic, emotional, and game-changing moment for women...
Jan. 30, 2026
The Ride to the Rink: Pavel Barber on Skill, Failure, and Loving the Process
🚗💨 Kids, buckle up — this one’s special. On this episode of The Ride to the Rink, we’re joined by one of the most creative and recognizable puck handlers in the world — Pavel Barber. If you’ve ever dreamed of dangling like the pros, pulling off trick shots, or making defenders look silly… Pavel is …
Jan. 28, 2026
Pavel Barber on Creativity vs. Application: Are We Teaching Hockey Skills Wrong? (Part 1of 2)
🏒 Is creativity in hockey being misunderstood… or mis-taught? If your player loves skill moves, toe drags, and trick shots — but struggles to know when to use them — this episode is a must-listen. This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias, Christie Casciano-Burns, and Mike Bonelli are joined by …
Jan. 26, 2026
Our Girls Play Hockey: Strong Looks Different on Everyone: A Conversation on Body Image
💥 This is one of the most requested topics we’ve ever received — and for good reason. Body image. Confidence. Strength. These are conversations that affect almost every girl hockey player and family at some point… yet they’re rarely talked about openly. In this powerful and honest episode of Our Gi…
Jan. 23, 2026
The Ride to the Rink: Finish Strong — What the End of the Season Reveals About You
🏒 The season is winding down… but the work isn’t over yet. As playoffs approach — or the final games come into view — this episode of The Ride to the Rink is all about how you finish. Because whether you’re chasing a championship or counting down the last few skates, the habits you build right now …
Jan. 21, 2026
2025 Year in Review: Top Episodes, Global Reach, and What’s Next
We’re closing the book on 2025 with our annual Year in Review—and the numbers are WILD. From 156 episodes (yep— 3 per week ) to 4,454 minutes of content ( 74+ hours ) and listeners in 100 countries , this show continues to gr...
Jan. 19, 2026
Our Girls Play Hockey: From 9-Year-Old Dreamer to Olympian: A Mailbag with Hayley Scamurra
🏒 What does it really take to go from a 9-year-old hockey player with a dream… to an Olympian and professional hockey player? In this special Our Girls Play Hockey Mailbag Episode (Part 1) , hosts Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli a...