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An Interview With Coach Ed Gosek
What should parents, coaches and athletes know as they navigate their hockey journey from youth through college? Ed Gosek, Head Coach of Oswego State University (NCAA DIII), joins us to share his experience and advice from hi...
2021-2022 Rule Changes
With the start of the 2021-22 season around the corner, we're making sure everyone is aware of all the new changes in USA Hockey's handbook. Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! We're powered by NHL Sense Arena! NHL Sense Aren...
An Interview With Dr. Teresa Marzec
Do you know exactly what should be in your team's first aid kit?? Teresa Marzec, a Doctor of Physical Therapy for 42 years who also serves as a level four hockey coach shares what to check your first aid kit for and more with...
An Interview With Dr. Mike Commito, PhD
Can you imagine having to write a hockey story for every day of the year? Dr. Commito PhD did it, twice. We dig deep into his process for writing "Hockey 365" and why having a historian is important for teams and clubs to boo...
An Interview With Jennifer Flowers and Sophia Burns
This week we sat down to talk with Jennifer Flowers, the WCHA Vice President and women’s league commissioner, as well as the chair for a new group called College Hockey for Diversity. We were also joined by Sophia Burns, a ju...
An Interview With Author Jody Anderson
We've talked about Great Parents and now we're talking about Crazy Parents! "Hockey Moms Aren't Crazy!" is full of stories of amazing hockey moms who love the sport and watching their kids have fun. Jody Anderson tells about ...
Great Hockey Parents
Hockey parents really have a special job and to have that additional team of support behind you as a coach or an athlete is really important. Join Mike, Christie, and Lee as they tell stories about impactful hockey parents th...
An Interview With Joe Eppolito
Joe Eppolito, recipient of the 2021 Walter Yaciuk Award and 27 year veteran in the game of hockey with various roles with USA Hockey, joined our team to discuss coaching and where he sees the game growing. He gives his though...
A Discussion On Showcases
Showcase season is coming up quickly. Our experts give their best advice on what to look for when looking at showcases and the reasons why you might want to attend. Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! We're powered by NHL Se...
An Interview With Jay Demarco, Creator Of "Small Saves”
Jay DeMarco has been inspiring goaltenders of every age since 1991 with his weekly comic strip Small Saves. He is passionate about the game of hockey and specifically goaltending. We had the chance to sit down and talk about ...
An Interview With Jack Han
Jack Han has had a unique story in the game of hockey which has led him through some pretty amazing opportunities to work in and around the game. He is currently known for creating the Hockey Tactics Newsletter which offers a...
All About Equipment
Do you know what equipment you can be saving a few bucks on and which should never be bought used?? Our experts give us all the details on how to equip a young hockey player for success! Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! We...
An Interview With Author Bruce Berglund
Bruce Berglund has had the chance to study world history through the lens of hockey as he researched for and wrote The Fastest Game In The World: Hockey And The Globalization Of Sports . This week he gave us his unique perspe...
An Interview With Troy Albert, Founder of The Peconic Hockey Foundati…
The Peconic Hockey Foundation, based on the Eastern end of Long Island, is looking to grow the game and make it more accessible for a whole population of young athletes in their area. Hear from the foundation’s founder and pr...
A Season In Review
Everyone's 2020/21 youth hockey season was so different in so many different ways, but can we call it "lost?” We want to hear your season's recap! Be sure to email us at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com! Text The Our Kids Play Hock...