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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.

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Recent Episodes

Our Girls Play Hockey: PWHL Playoffs - A Day in the Life with Haley Scamurra
May 4, 2026

Our Girls Play Hockey: PWHL Playoffs - A Day in the Life with Haley Scamurra

🔥 What does it really take to go from Olympic gold medalist… to chasing a pro championship just months later? In this Day in the Life episode of Our Girls Play Hockey , we go inside the world of Haley Scamurra as she prepares...
The Ride to The Rink: Pressure to Power - Turning Your Parents’ Words Into Confidence
May 1, 2026

The Ride to The Rink: Pressure to Power - Turning Your Parents’ Words Into Confidence

🚗💭 Ever hear something from your parents right before a game… and it just doesn’t sit right? On this episode of The Ride To The Rink, we’re diving into the messages players hear before they step out of the car—and how those words can impact confidence, nerves, and performance. Here’s the truth: you…
3 Things You SHOULDN'T Say To Your Kids Before a Game
April 29, 2026

3 Things You SHOULDN'T Say To Your Kids Before a Game

🏒 What you say before the game matters more than you think… We’ve all been there — the car ride to the rink, the final words before your child heads into the locker room. You want to motivate them, support them, and set them up for success. But what if some of those well-intentioned phrases are act…
Our Girls Play Goalie: The Journey Isn’t Linear - How Aerin Frankel Became Team USA’s Backbone
April 27, 2026

Our Girls Play Goalie: The Journey Isn’t Linear - How Aerin Frankel Became Team USA’s Backbone

🥅 What does it take to go from being cut… to standing on top of the Olympic podium? In this special crossover episode of Our Girls Play Hockey and Our Kids Play Goalie, we sit down with Olympic gold medalist and one of the most dominant goaltenders in the world, Aerin Frankel. From growing up playi…
The Ride To The Rink: Got Your Bell Rung? Here’s What To Do Next (With Dr. Baric)
April 25, 2026

The Ride To The Rink: Got Your Bell Rung? Here’s What To Do Next (With Dr. Baric)

🧠 This might not be your favorite hockey topic… but it could be the most important one you ever hear. On this Ride to the Rink, we’re talking about something every player needs to understand: concussions. With the help of concussion expert Dr. Baric (myconcussiondr.com), we break down what actually…
What Every Hockey Parent Needs to Know About Concussions
April 22, 2026

What Every Hockey Parent Needs to Know About Concussions

🧠 Concussions can be one of the most misunderstood injuries in youth hockey — and one of the most important for families to understand. In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey , Lee, Mike, and Christie are joined by Dr. Rober...
Our Girls Play Hockey: Should Your 9-Year-Old Play Up? (A Hayley Scamurra Mailbag)
April 20, 2026

Our Girls Play Hockey: Should Your 9-Year-Old Play Up? (A Hayley Scamurra Mailbag)

🏒 Should your 9-year-old play up… or just play? This week on Our Girls Play Hockey, we tackle a question every hockey parent faces sooner or later—and it’s not as simple as it seems. A parent writes in with a tough decision: ➡️ Stay at 10U close to home ➡️ Play co-ed locally ➡️ Or accept a 12U oppo…