The Ride To The Rink Episodes

These episodes are recorded specifically for the youth hockey players who are looking to sharpen their edges on the way to their games and practices. Tune in for motivation and advice from the Our Kids Play Hockey team and legends from in and around the game of hockey.
June 29, 2023

The Ride To The Rink - This Important Skill Set Is Something You Shou…

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...

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June 22, 2023

The Ride To The Rink - Leadership Traits With Columbus Blue Jackets L…

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...

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June 15, 2023

The Ride To The Rink - Listen To This Before You Get On The Ice To Ge…

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!...

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June 8, 2023

The Ride To The Rink - Don't Be A Puck Hog!

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...

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June 1, 2023

The Ride To The Rink: Do This Instead Of Comparing Yourself To Other …

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...

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May 25, 2023

The Ride To The Rink: How To Impress Your Youth Hockey Coach

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...

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May 18, 2023

The Ride To The Rink - How To Pack Your Hockey Bag Like A Pro

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...

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May 11, 2023

The Ride To The Rink - What To Do If You Feel Nervous Before A Game

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...

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May 5, 2023

The Ride To The Rink: How To Use Gratitude To Up Your Game

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...

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April 26, 2023

The Ride To The Rink: Practice Like You Play

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...

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