The Ride To The Rink Episodes
The Ride to the Rink: What Elite Players Do Before They Step on the I…
🚗 What if your best shift actually starts before you step on the ice? On this episode of The Ride to the Rink, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli are joined by mindset coach Sandy Cohan to talk about something every player can control — how you prepare mentally on the way to the rink. Too many players thin…
The Ride to The Rink: Why Being “Picked” Early Doesn’t Define Your Ho…
🚗💨 What if not being “identified” as a top player early… actually worked in your favor? On this episode of The Ride to The Rink, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli are joined by their good friend Matt Dumouchelle, creator of Hockey Factories and a global student of hockey development. Matt has traveled the…
The Ride to The Rink: Mental Strength for Every Shift with PlayWellMi…
🧠 What if your thoughts and emotions were actually your biggest teammates? On this episode of The Ride to The Rink, hosts Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli are joined live from Sweden by sports psychology experts Johan Fallby and Henrik Cronebäck for a powerful conversation just for young hockey players. …
The Ride to The Rink: Hockey Holidays: Balancing Family, Rest, and th…
🎙️ Hockey friends and family — Happy Holidays from our team! In this special, lighthearted holiday episode, Christie Casciano is joined by her two favorite cohosts, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli for a festive check-in with the Our Kids Play Hockey community. Between laughs, movie references, and holid…
The Ride to The Rink: How Young Players Can Turn Their Passions Into …
🎮 What if your love of hockey could become a lifelong career… even if you’re still a kid? On today’s Ride to the Rink, Lee, Mike, and Christie are joined by Nick Bowins, founder of Working in Hockey, to open young players’ eyes to just how many opportunities exist beyond playing the game. Whether y…
The Ride to The Rink: Pro-Level Thinking for Youth Players: Satoshi T…
🎧 Want to become a better hockey player before you even step onto the ice? Today’s Ride to the Rink is a special one — because cognitive performance coach Satoshi Takano joins Lee, Christie, and Mike to share simple, game-cha...
The Ride to The Rink: A Day in the Life of a Pro (Part 2)- Inside Hay…
🎧 Ever wonder what it actually looks like when a pro athlete is chasing an Olympic roster spot? In this new Ride To The Rink episode, Lee Elias checks back in with Team USA forward and PWHL Montreal star Hayley Scamurra — and...
The Ride To The Rink - The Gross Truth: How Bad Hygiene Hurts Your Ho…
🧼 Hockey kids… we love you. But some of you stink. And today, we’re tackling a topic every parent is cheering for and every young player needs to hear: HYGIENE. Don’t panic. Don’t turn us off. This one’s going to help you sta...
The Ride to The Rink: A Thanksgiving Tradition from Our Hockey Family…
🍁 This week, we’re giving thanks — for YOU, our listeners, our incredible hockey community, and the five amazing years of Our Kids Play Hockey! Join hosts Lee Elias , Christy Casciano-Burns , and Mike Bonelli for a heartwarmi...
The Ride to the Rink: 10 Ways to See the Ice Like a Pro: Situational …
🧠 Ever wonder what separates good hockey players from great ones? It’s not just skating or shooting — it’s how they see the game . In this quick but powerful mini-episode, Lee and Mike dive deep into one of hockey’s most unde...
The Ride to The Rink: Why Texting Might Be Hurting Your Game — And Ho…
🎙️ “Okay.” “K.” “👍.” Sound familiar? In this week’s episode of The Ride To The Rink , Mike and Lee tackle one of the sneakiest challenges facing young hockey players today — texting instead of talking . From locker room group...
The Ride to The Rink: Unlocking Your Potential Through Mindset Change…
Ready to revolutionize your young hockey player's mindset? 🏒💪 "The Ride to the Rink" serves up a game-changing episode packed with insights from PWHL star Hayley Scamurra and Coach Nick Stoop. They tackle the tough questions: How do you keep the love for hockey alive? What's the secret to performin…
The Ride To The Rink: Don't Waste Your Tournament - Be the Teammate W…
🎙️ Tournament season is here — are your kids really getting the most out of it? This week on The Ride To The Rink, Lee, Christie, and Mike unpack one of youth hockey’s biggest opportunities (and challenges): tournament weekends. From nerves and hotel boredom to team bonding and leadership, this epi…
The Ride to the Rink: NHL Work Ethic Starts With You — Lessons From F…
What separates good players from great ones? It’s not talent — it’s work ethic. In this inspiring episode of The Ride To The Rink , Lee and Mike sit down with Riley Armstrong , NHL Director of Player Development, to talk abou...
The Ride to The Rink: Inside the Bauer Hub - TeamSnap’s New Way to Le…
🎧 Ready to make your hockey game stronger — on and off the ice? In this episode of The Ride to the Rink, the crew welcomes Pete, CEO of TeamSnap, to talk about their exciting new partnership with Bauer Hockey and the launch of the Bauer Hub inside the TeamSnap app! 🚀 Pete breaks down how this new h…
The Ride to The Rink: Jack Han Explains the True Rewards of Hockey
🎧 What’s the true return on investment in hockey? Spoiler alert: it’s about so much more than scholarships and pro contracts. This week on The Ride To The Rink , we welcome back our friend Jack Han — former NHL development co...
The Ride to The Rink - How to Compete AND Support: Ian Shane on Why G…
🚨 What’s the most underrated skill in hockey? It’s not speed. It’s not saves. It’s not even scoring goals. According to pro goalie Ian Shane (Cornell standout, now playing at the pro level), the real game-changer is being a g...
The Ride to The Rink: Eat Like a Pro, Play Like a Pro with Enduraphin…
🥑🏒 What if your pre-game snack was the difference between skating strong or running out of gas halfway through the game? In this week’s episode of The Ride to the Rink , we’re tackling something every young player can control...
The Ride To The Rink - More Than a Hockey Player: Taylor Heise & Hayl…
It’s easy to get caught up in hockey and start thinking the sport defines who you are. But in this episode of The Ride to the Rink , two PWHL stars— Taylor Heise and Hayley Scamurra —share why you’re always more than just a h...
The Ride to The Rink: Unlocking Creativity on Ice with Christian Grun…
Ready to unlock your hockey potential? 🏒✨ "Ride to the Rink" serves up a game-changing episode on creativity in skating and hockey. Guest Christian Grunnah from Grow Up Power Skating drops wisdom bombs that'll revolutionize your approach to the ice. Ever wondered how off-ice activities could level …
The Ride To The Rink: Mastering the Hockey-Life Balance as a Young Pl…
Ready to level up your hockey game—and your life? 🏒💪 "Ride to the Rink" drops some serious wisdom bombs for young players looking to crush it on and off the ice. Hosts Lee MJ Elias and Mike Bonelli serve up a power play of tips on creating killer routines and managing time like a pro. Want to impre…
The Ride to The Rink: Bringing Your B Game Every Night with Bobby Rob…
Ready to unlock the secret to consistent performance in hockey? 🏒💪 Former pro player Bobby Robins shares game-changing advice from NHL coach Bruce Cassidy on "Ride to the Rink" with host Lee MJ Elias. Whether you're a young player chasing your dreams or a parent supporting from the sidelines, this …
The Ride to The Rink - 5 Things a Day: Bobby Robins’ Formula for Hock…
Ready to level up your hockey game? 🏒 Former NHL player Bobby Robins shares his playbook for success on and off the ice in this game-changing episode of "Ride to the Rink"! Ever wonder what it really takes to make it to the b...
The Ride to The Rink - Late Bloomers and Early Stars - Different Path…
🏒 Are you a young hockey star or struggling to find your place on the ice? This episode of "Ride to the Rink" is your game-changer! Lee MJ Elias and Mike Bonelli serve up a power play of wisdom for players at every level. From goal-scoring phenoms to those still finding their stride, there's someth…