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.
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Our Kids Play Hockey is the ultimate podcast for hockey families, hosted by expert parents and coaches. Dive into essential tips, inspiring stories, and insightful strategies that transform youth hockey experiences on and off the ice.
Recent Episodes
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Nov. 2, 2026
Hockey IQ Talk with Albe: How Playmaker Mode Teaches Players to Read the Ice
🧠Can hockey IQ actually be trained—or are some players simply born with it? In this edition of Hockey IQ Talk with Albe, Lee Elias and Andrew “Albe” Alberts go beyond individual hockey IQ concepts and tackle the bigger question: How do players actually train their brains to see the ice, recognize options, and make better decisions? The answer starts with three foundational skills: scanning, reading the play, and identifying cues. Albe takes us behind the scenes of NHL Sense Arena’s Playmaker M
592
Oct. 30, 2026
The Ride to the Rink: Elite Is a Journey, Not a Destination with Duncan Fletcher
Want to become an elite hockey player? Learn why improvement, persistence, skill work, and interests outside hockey matter more than labels.
591
Oct. 28, 2026
Our Kids Play Hockey: What “Elite” Really Means with Game Change's Executive Director Duncan Fletcher
Is your child really “elite”? Duncan Fletcher explains why practice, skills, persistence, and long-term development matter more than labels.
590
Oct. 26, 2026
Our Girls Play Hockey: From Gold Medal to Vegas—Hayley Scamurra Moves Forward (Day in the Life Series)
After gold and a Walter Cup, Hayley Scamurra begins a new chapter with Team USA and PWHL Las Vegas. Go inside her 2026–27 journey.
589
Oct. 23, 2026
The Ride to the Rink: How to Think Like a Better Goalie
Lessons from Andrew Raycroft on helping young goalies build belief, self-assessment skills, hockey IQ, and resilience.
588
Oct. 21, 2026
Our Kids Play Goalie: NHL Veteran Andrew Raycroft on What Really Makes a Great Goalie
NHL veteran Andrew Raycroft explains why skating, perseverance, resilience, hockey IQ, confidence, and healthy parenting matter in goalie development.
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Oct. 19, 2026
Our Girls Play Hockey: Protecting the Love of the Game When Hockey Becomes Too Much
Hayley Scamurra, Lee Elias, and Mike Bonelli discuss youth hockey burnout, travel fatigue, missed practices, balance, and protecting a player’s love of the game.