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The Ride To The Rink - How To Tackle Unexpected Changes
Welcome back to another exciting edition of “The Ride To The Rink!” Today, host Lee Elias dives into a significant change coming to youth hockey players: the mandatory use of neck guards starting August 1, 2024. Whether you’r...
The Ride To The Rink - Unleashing Your Inner Leader: A Special Messag…
In this inspiring episode of “The Ride to the Rink,” we are joined by, Kim Davis, an extremely high-ranking official at the NHL and a global influencer in the world of hockey. Kim shares a powerful message directly aimed at y...
The Ride To The Rink - Celebrating Family and Hockey: Happy 4th of Ju…
Welcome to a special holiday edition of "The Ride To The Rink" with Lee Elias! As we celebrate the 4th of July and reflect on Canada Day, Lee emphasizes the importance of family time during these festive occasions. In this br...
The Ride to The Rink: Maximizing Fun and Growth in Summer and Spring …
In this episode of The Ride to The Rink Mike and Lee dive into the joys and opportunities of summer and spring league hockey. With the summer heat in full swing, it’s time to embrace the fun and freedom these leagues offer, w...
The Ride to The Rink: The Importance of Environment in Youth Hockey
On this week's episode of The Ride to The Rink, Mike and Lee discuss the critical role of environment in a young hockey player’s development. Drawing from a recent interview with professional goaltending coach Brian Daccord a...
The Ride to the Rink: Advocating for Yourself with Coach Jenna Trubia…
In this episode of "The Ride to the Rink," hosts Lee Elias, Christie Casciano-Burns, and Mike Bonelli are joined by Jenna Trubiano, head coach of the University of Michigan Women’s ACHA Division I hockey team. Jenna shares in...
The Ride To The Rink - The Benefits Of Ball Hockey With Sheri Hudspet…
Hello, hockey skaters and goalies around the world! Welcome back to another edition of The Ride to the Rink . This is Lee Elias with you today, and we have a special guest from the Vegas Golden Knights, Sheri Hudspeth. Sheri ...
The Ride To The Rink - What To Do When Hockey Hurts
In this week's episode of The Ride To The Rink, hockey mom Christie Casciano Burns opens up about the emotional and physical toll of hockey injuries. Sharing her personal experience with her 12U son's wrist fracture during a ...
The Ride to the Rink: NHL VP of Hockey Ops Sean Ellis on Handling Emo…
In this episode of The Ride To The Rink, we're thrilled to have Sean Ellis, Vice President of Hockey Operations for the NHL, join us. Sean works in the NHL’s Situation Room in Toronto, making crucial calls during games that c...
The Ride to the Rink - Kid Questions: What Do You Admire About Great …
In this episode of "The Ride to the Rink," Lee MJ Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, and Mike Bonelli dive into an essential topic for young athletes: leadership. Inspired by a question from Logan, a young listener eager to beco...
The Ride To The Rink - Understanding Time and Space in Hockey: A Deep…
On this week's Ride To The Rink, Lee takes a detailed look into one of the most crucial aspects of hockey strategy — understanding "time and space." This episode is especially valuable for young players and their parents as w...
The Ride To The Rink - What To Do When You Don't Make The Team You Wa…
This week's episode of Our Kids Play Hockey tackles a pivotal question straight from the Our Kids Play Hockey community: How can you be a good teammate or supportive parent, especially when you or your child doesn't make the ...
The Ride to the Rink: Defy Conventions And Persevere Towards Success
In this heartfelt episode of The Ride To The Rink, Hockey Mom Christie shares a powerful story penned by her son, Joey at age 14, illustrating his profound journey through the world of hockey. Titled "Challenged and Inspired ...
The Ride To The Rink: Mastering Tryouts
Hockey Mom Christie offers young hockey players invaluable advice on how to tackle tryouts with confidence and grace. Drawing from wisdom imparted by a respected coach, Christie outlines key strategies to help players stand o...
The Ride To The Rink - Be More Well Rounded!
In this week's episode of "The Ride to the Rink," Lee Elias dives into the multifaceted benefits of being a well-rounded individual, not just for hockey players but for anyone striving to enhance their cognitive and physical ...