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Ever wondered why you can't seem to nail that slapshot? Or why your stick handling leaves much to be desired? It could be down to the stick you're using. Mike illuminates the often overlooked, yet crucial world of hockey stic...

Respect is a crucial part of your character and it starts with self-respect - an essential aspect that could actually help to turn around your game. It's easy to overlook the small things like having a good breakfast or makin...

Ever thought about the power of your smile as you enter the rink, or how your simple hello to a teammate can change the atmosphere around you? Mike dives into the concept of deliberate positivity and the profound impact it ca...

Shifting your focus and quieting your mind can feel like an uphill battle, especially when you have a game on the line. What if we told you that with just 10 minutes a day, you could enhance your mental agility to not only ac...

What if there was a tool that could help you enhance your ice skating skills right in the comfort of your home? Imagine being able to mirror almost everything you do on the ice at any hour of the day. This episode offers just...

Ever wondered what it takes to be a 'coachable kid'? Join us on a special road trip edition of "The Ride to the Rink" as hockey mom Christie and her daughter Sophia share their take on the essence of being coachable. Sophia, ...

Struggling with managing your schedule? Worried about juggling homework and hockey practices, or any other extracurricular activities? If so, we've got a special treat for you. Join Christie and Sophia, for 3 minutes on the g...

What if a simple tap on the pads and a few words of encouragement could make all the difference to a goalie's game? It's not all about what has happened on the ice, it's what is going to happen next. Join us as we chat with t...

"Success leaves clues," but are you noticing them? This week, Mike & Lee take a look at the importance of human interaction, emotional awareness, and the power of putting your phone down. We're tackling the concept of seeking...

Christie and her daughter Sophia check in from their car this week to chat about how you get pumped up before a game!! Leave us a comment on social media with your pre-game pump up routine and/or your favorite song to listen ...

This week's 5 minute long episode promises to be a game-changer for young skaters and goalies as Lee addresses the importance of expressing gratitude and appreciation to parents or guardians. We're flipping the script on our ...

"It’s not about doing 100% all the time as much as not doing 0% weeks.” Mike and Lee dive into how to stay active throughout the off-season in any scenario in this week's ride to the rink. Share this with a player or teammate...

In this two minute and ten second episode of The Ride To The Rink, Lee guides you through a pre-skate meditation using your sense of vision and touch to get you centered and focused before your next game or practice! Stay pre...

Reading is a valuable asset for everyone! In this 4 minute episode, Caroline Potolicchio, former Division I hockey player and director of Fan Development for the Washington Capitals, shares how adding reading to your hockey t...

In this week's under 4 minute episode of The Ride To The Rink, we wanted to share Rick Nash's Advice For Leaders that he shared with Lee and JB Spisso on WIN: Championship Traits For Life via Pivotal Moments Media. Blue Jacke...

In this two minute and ten second episode of The Ride To The Rink, Lee guides you through a pre-skate meditation to get you centered and focused before your next game or practice! Stay present with us, and have a great skate!...

Do you know a puck hog? Hopefully its not you! In this 2 minute 40 second episode, our favorite hockey mom, Christie Casciano Burns and her daughter, Sophia Burns, a recent graduate and D-1 hockey player, go over some quick t...

Stop comparing yourself to others! On this 3 minute episode of The Ride To The Rink, Mike and Lee share why its better to be curious about what you can do to become a better hockey player rather than comparing yourself to oth...

Want some quick tips on how to impress your coach? In this 4. min episode, Lee quickly reviews three ways to improve both your communication and your approach in order to benefit everyone involved. ⁃Great questions demand gre...

Do you take the time to pack your bag like a pro, or do you just grab and go? In this 5 minute episode, Mike shares a pro-level equipment preparation routine to help you be ready to go for every ride to the rink. Text The Our...

Are you a hockey player who experiences nervousness or anxiety before games? Want to learn how to channel those feelings into a winning mindset? This week on "The Ride to the Rink" Lee shares powerful strategies to conquer pr...

Gratitude is the key to success in hockey and in life. Join us on this week's edition of "The Ride to the Rink" as Lee shares his insights on how practicing gratitude can ground you and help you appreciate the important thing...

In our first episode of our new micro-podcast, we cover the concept of "practicing like you play" and how your ability to maintain a mentality to give your best all the time, with everything you do, is a pathway to becoming a...