Hockey has a way of shaping people. Not just as athletes. Not just as competitors. But as thinkers, leaders, builders, and problem-solvers. In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli welcomed Zechariah Thomas, founder of S…
Some seasons are successful. Some seasons are memorable. And then there are seasons that become part of hockey history. For Hayley Scamurra, the 2025–26 season was exactly that kind of year. Over the course of this special Our G…
🏒 Sometimes the best hockey development does not happen at the rink. It happens in the driveway. It happens on the street. It happens at the park, in the backyard, on a bike, with a baseball glove, around a basketball hoop, or during a made-up ga…
🏒 Youth hockey has changed. A lot. The rinks are busier. The calendars are fuller. The training is more specialized. The tournaments start earlier. The pressure feels bigger. And for many families, the path can feel more confusing than ever. That …
There are championship recaps, and then there are championship stories. This episode of Our Girls Play Hockey is the second one. In Part 2 of our Day in the Life with Hayley Scamurra, Hayley takes us behind the scenes of Montreal’s unforgettable W…
Team GG at Wish Cup: Why Hockey’s Future Might Start Beyond the Ice 🏒 Hockey families know tournament weekends can become some of the most unforgettable experiences in a young player’s life. Yes, the games matter. The goals, save…
Youth hockey is full of big emotions. There are early mornings, late nights, expensive tournaments, long drives, tryout pressure, hotel weekends, team drama, player development questions, and the constant balancing act of trying to help kids succee…
There are hockey seasons that are memorable. And then there are hockey seasons that become part of history. For Hayley Scamurra, this was one of those years. Olympic gold medalist. Walter Cup champion. Key contributor for the Montreal Victoire. An…
The offseason can feel different for every hockey player. Some kids cannot wait to get back on the ice. Others need a break. Some are signed up for spring hockey, summer skates, camps, clinics, dryland training, or tournaments. Others are wondering…
Every hockey parent knows the feeling. The season ends, tryouts wrap up, and almost immediately the questions begin: Should we sign up for spring league?Should we do private lessons?Should my child be skating all summer?What is everyone else doing…
Every hockey parent knows the feeling. Your child comes off the ice upset. Maybe they were pulled off during a shift. Maybe they missed a chance, got yelled at, lost a game, or felt overlooked. As parents and coaches, we often want to f…
Every young hockey player will face it at some point. That feeling in your stomach before a big game.That voice in your head saying, What if I mess up?That pressure to perform.That moment where you know you love hockey, but for some rea…
Every hockey parent has seen it in some form. Your child loves the game. They skate hard. They work in drills. They show flashes of real ability. Maybe they even make the higher-level team. But then something changes. A new rink.A new coach.A loc…
How Young Hockey Players Can Build Hockey IQ by Watching the Game In youth hockey, players often think improvement only comes from more ice time, extra lessons, or harder workouts. While skill development absolutely matters, one of the most powerfu…
Why Hockey Development Isn’t About Winning Young There’s a moment in every hockey family’s journey when the pressure starts creeping in. Maybe it’s the first AAA tryout.Maybe it’s the first time your child gets cut.Maybe it’s hearing other parents…
How Hayley Scamurra’s Historic Hat Trick Can Help Young Players Score More Goals 🏒 Sometimes the biggest hockey lessons come from the smallest areas on the ice. When Hayley Scamurra scored the fastest hat trick in PWHL history — three goals in jus…
🏒 Should You Play Up in Hockey? A Smarter Way to Decide 🚨 It’s one of the most common questions in youth hockey—and one of the most misunderstood: “Should I move up to a higher level team?” For many players and families, the opportunity feels exc…
🏒 When Being the Best Isn’t So Simple Every hockey parent dreams of seeing their child succeed on the ice. Scoring goals, leading the team, standing out—it’s exciting. But what happens when your child becomes too good for their team? That’s exact…
🏒 What Does It Actually Take to Be an Elite Hockey Player? When people think about high-level hockey, they picture big moments — goals, championships, and highlights. But what they don’t see? The daily habits. In this Our Girls P…
🚗 The Car Ride Matters More Than You Think That short ride to the rink?It can shape everything. For many young hockey players, the final moments before stepping into the locker room are filled with emotions—excitement, nerves, anti…
What you say before your child steps on the ice can shape their entire game. As parents, we all want to help. We want to motivate, encourage, and give our kids that extra edge before the puck drops. But here’s the reality… 👉 Some of the most comm…
🥅 What separates great players from elite ones? It’s not size.It’s not the perfect path.And it’s definitely not avoiding failure. In this special crossover episode of Our Girls Play Hockey and Our Kids Play Goalie, Olympic gold medalist Aerin Fran…
🧠 The Hit That Matters Most Not every hit in hockey shows up on the scoreboard—but some can impact your future far beyond the game. In this episode of The Ride to the Rink, we tackle one of the most important (and often misunderstood) topics in yo…
🧠 Concussions are one of the most important — and most misunderstood — topics in youth hockey. Nobody likes talking about them. They can feel scary, complicated, and frustrating. They are hard to see, hard to measure, and sometimes hard to explain …