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Fundraising is an important part of hockey season. It not only can help you fund your season but can offer a unique way to team bond and shape young athletes as individuals. Christie, Mike, and Lee dive into different types ...

The season is around the corner and there's so many things to get ready!! What do you need to do before the season starts to ensure success? Take these tips from Mike, Christie, and Lee and hit the ground running this year!! ...

What should parents, coaches and athletes know as they navigate their hockey journey from youth through college? Ed Gosek, Head Coach of Oswego State University (NCAA DIII), joins us to share his experience and advice from hi...

With the start of the 2021-22 season around the corner, we're making sure everyone is aware of all the new changes in USA Hockey's handbook. Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! We're powered by NHL Sense Arena! NHL Sense Aren...

Do you know exactly what should be in your team's first aid kit?? Teresa Marzec, a Doctor of Physical Therapy for 42 years who also serves as a level four hockey coach shares what to check your first aid kit for and more with...

Can you imagine having to write a hockey story for every day of the year? Dr. Commito PhD did it, twice. We dig deep into his process for writing "Hockey 365" and why having a historian is important for teams and clubs to boo...

This week we sat down to talk with Jennifer Flowers, the WCHA Vice President and women’s league commissioner, as well as the chair for a new group called College Hockey for Diversity. We were also joined by Sophia Burns, a ju...

We've talked about Great Parents and now we're talking about Crazy Parents! "Hockey Moms Aren't Crazy!" is full of stories of amazing hockey moms who love the sport and watching their kids have fun. Jody Anderson tells about ...

Hockey parents really have a special job and to have that additional team of support behind you as a coach or an athlete is really important. Join Mike, Christie, and Lee as they tell stories about impactful hockey parents th...

Joe Eppolito, recipient of the 2021 Walter Yaciuk Award and 27 year veteran in the game of hockey with various roles with USA Hockey, joined our team to discuss coaching and where he sees the game growing. He gives his though...

Showcase season is coming up quickly. Our experts give their best advice on what to look for when looking at showcases and the reasons why you might want to attend. Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! We're powered by NHL Se...

Jay DeMarco has been inspiring goaltenders of every age since 1991 with his weekly comic strip Small Saves. He is passionate about the game of hockey and specifically goaltending. We had the chance to sit down and talk about ...

Jack Han has had a unique story in the game of hockey which has led him through some pretty amazing opportunities to work in and around the game. He is currently known for creating the Hockey Tactics Newsletter which offers a...

Do you know what equipment you can be saving a few bucks on and which should never be bought used?? Our experts give us all the details on how to equip a young hockey player for success! Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! We...

Bruce Berglund has had the chance to study world history through the lens of hockey as he researched for and wrote The Fastest Game In The World: Hockey And The Globalization Of Sports . This week he gave us his unique perspe...

The Peconic Hockey Foundation, based on the Eastern end of Long Island, is looking to grow the game and make it more accessible for a whole population of young athletes in their area. Hear from the foundation’s founder and pr...

Everyone's 2020/21 youth hockey season was so different in so many different ways, but can we call it "lost?” We want to hear your season's recap! Be sure to email us at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com! Text The Our Kids Play Hock...

When USA Hockey unveiled the American Development Model just over 10 years ago there were questions on how effective it would be. We interviewed ADM Regional Manager Roger Grillo to talk about how the program has changed you...

When your kids aren't tearing it up on the ice, they might be tearing it up on the virtual rink or in another game they enjoy. Ray Carsillo joined us for a discourse on video games, gaming culture, where the industry is heade...

How do you decide what camps and clinics are right for your family? We have some advice as we head into peak camp time with summer coming up! Be sure to head to OurKidsPlayHockey.com to find more helpful tips and tricks as yo...

What happens when it comes time for your child to move up? How do you know it's the right time? What steps should you take to ensure your child has the most fun and success you can provide them? Our experts answer all this an...

As the season begins to close out, we look to "My Kids Play Hockey" by Christie Casciano Burns for advice. Tune in as we breakdown chapter 59 - "Hockey Season Is Whine-Ding Down," chapter 62 - "Resist The Urge To Play Year Ro...

Ice Hockey In Harlem has been creating opportunities for youth hockey players for thirty years, and is facing a threat of being shut down due to circumstances outside of their control. We caught up with IHIH Program Director ...

In our first cross-sport episode, we welcome Coach Lisle, the internet's most sought-after baseball and softball coach. We look to his expertise on what we as hockey people can learn from how the baseball community handles th...