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Jan. 12, 2023

Our Kids Play Goalie: Proper Goalie Instruction and Equipment Fitting…

FIT CHECK! Are you certain your goalie’s gear fits properly? How about their training, does that fit them well too? On this month’s edition of Our Kids Play Goalie, we brought in goalie gear and coaching expert Brad Johnson t...

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Jan. 7, 2023

5 Tips to Hit The Reset Button in the New Year

What better time than the start of the year to work on building new habits?? Christie was inspired this week by her hockey community to discuss some of the best habits you may want to start incorporating into your routines. H...

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Dec. 31, 2022

Our 2022 Wrap Up!

We’ve officially reached the end of 2022 and so this week we’re wrapping up the past year of Our Kids Play Hockey! Tune in to hear a recap of the Top-5 episodes with guests, Top-5 without guests, and some exciting stats that ...

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Dec. 24, 2022

Youth Hockey Journalism with Sydney Wolf of The Rink Live

Ever wonder what goes into Youth Hockey Journalism? This week the OKPH Line was joined by Sydney Wolf from The Rink Live. She uses her extensive hockey knowledge to cover all levels of hockey for the website and its associate...

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Dec. 17, 2022

Mental Fitness and Hockey with Stanley Cup Champion Hockey Dad Tom Ch…

Is mental fitness something you take into account when considering your child's hockey career? Tom Chorske returns for a discussion on mental health and ways that we can better serve our young athletes as parents and coaches....

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Dec. 10, 2022

Boost Your Hockey IQ With Coach Greg Revak

What's your Hockey IQ? Greg Revak's mission is to make the game of hockey better. He does this by coaching on the ice and off, specifically via his podcast The Hockey IQ and articles on his site TheHockeyArsenal.com. Greg joi...

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Dec. 8, 2022

Our Kids Play Goalie with Laura Brennan

Coaches: If You Have A Goalie On Your Team - You're A Goalie Coach, So Listen Up!! Laura Brennan joined the team to discuss goalie development and why its so vital that you research and use resources available in training you...

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Dec. 2, 2022

Developing a Collegiate Program from Scratch With Coach Pete Whitney

In part two of our most recent conversation with Coach Pete Whitney, he shares with us what it's like to build a (college) team from the ground up, and some things that coaches in young programs should look for when recruitin...

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Nov. 26, 2022

The Path To College Hockey With Coach Pete Whitney ~ Mailbag Episode

Coach Pete Whitney returns to the panel to answer some mailbag questions on the path to NCAA hockey. We discuss players need for passion in the game, essential habits your athlete should foster that will help them on their pa...

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Nov. 19, 2022

Things We Are Thankful For - 2022

Before we sit down to enjoy Thanksgiving with our family and friends later this week, we want to make sure we thank some of the important people we all come across on our hockey journey. Send us an email, leave a comment, or ...

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Nov. 12, 2022

Be Prepared For The Holiday Lull!

The holidays are coming, and so is the holiday lull. Should you lean in on team bonding? Should you give your kids a break? We explore why teams can break during this time of year and give you tips and tactics to prevent that...

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Nov. 10, 2022

Our Kids Play Goalie with Dave Starman

Famed Broadcaster and Hockey Coach, Dave Starman, joins us for our first official episode of Our Kids Play Goalie, our new mid-week edition of Our Kids Play Hockey. While this version of the show is goalie-centric, the conten...

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Nov. 5, 2022

Hack Your Hockey Holiday

The holidays are right around the corner and we want to make sure you have all the hacks to save on hockey gifts this year. Tune in to hear our suggestions and tips, and be sure to share your own gift giving hacks via email o...

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Oct. 29, 2022

From Raising The Cup To Raising His Kids - Stanley Cup Champion Tom C…

Our guest this week was named Mr. Hockey in Minnesota (an award given to the states most outstanding high school player which he followed up with a successful collegiate career at the University of Minnesota. That time create...

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Oct. 22, 2022

Navigating to the NCAA with Coach Peter Whitney

What does the roadmap to the NCAA look like? Every parent wants to give their kids the best chances at success and we brought in an expert in navigating that course when it comes to collegiate hockey. Coach Peter Whitney serv...

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Oct. 15, 2022

Is Social Media Good For Youth Hockey with Katelynn Reiss of Hockey W…

Social Media, if used correctly, can be a great tool for athletes, future marketing geniuses, and young entrepreneurs alike - but what do we mean when we say "use it correctly?" This week we brought in Katelynn Reiss, our pro...

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Oct. 8, 2022

Merging Academics with Athletics with Sam Napierkowski of Snider Hock…

One thing we preach on this show is that Hockey should be used as a vehicle to build a better person. Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education serves Philadelphia Area youth to do just that. This week we're joined by Sam Napierkows...

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Oct. 1, 2022

The Grit, The Grind, And The Journey With NHL Alumnus Dale Weise

Does your child show a genuine passion for the game? After a 10 year NHL career, Dale Weise joins the Our Kids Play Hockey team to discuss his journey to the show and how his own career has impacted his approach to being a ho...

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Sept. 24, 2022

The Life Lessons of Hockey with Steve Dubinsky of SuperSeries AAA

Steve Dubinsky has always used the game of hockey as a vehicle for personal growth. He shares how this was true in his own career, his kids careers, and now how he is impacting the lives of elite players across the continent ...

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Sept. 17, 2022

Hacks To Hockey For Back To Hockey

How do you prepare to get back to the rink? The Our Kids Play Hockey team shares all their hacks and secrets to help you make the beginning of the season go smoothly! If you enjoyed this week's episode please feel free to let...

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Sept. 10, 2022

Danny Brière, Hockey Dad

Some hockey fans may know him from his incredible ability to produce in the NHL playoffs, while others may know him as someone who defied the odds throughout his entire career - which included 18 NHL seasons. He is a four-ti...

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Sept. 3, 2022

Our Kids Play Goalie: How To Keep Your Goalies Involved featuring Coa…

How can your hockey practices be more goalie friendly? Coach Mike Shelley of Patriot Goaltending joins the Our Kids Play Hockey panel this week to talk about the importance of keeping your goaltenders involved and answer some...

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Aug. 27, 2022

What Junior Scouts Look For & Why You Should Try Ball Hockey

If you think you know what Junior Hockey Scouts are looking for, think again. We welcome Bill Sullivan, the American Hockey Scout for the London Knights, to the show this week to share what he looks for when scouting. Bill is...

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Aug. 20, 2022

Developing Young Athletes with Coach Gary Dworkowitz

Gary Dworkowitz has served as the the head coach of North Rockland High School hockey for 30 years. He has also taught special education for the last 25 and worked in fan development for the New York Rangers for the last 10. ...

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