Listen Now!

Hockey parents really are a different breed! What qualities do you have that are true about all hockey parents?? Send us an email at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com to let us know what your favorite hockey parent qualities are! Te...

This week Lee, Christie, and Mike share examples of Unification Objects that they have seen and discuss how they can be used as motivational tools. Share your own stories with us by commenting on Facebook or by sending an ema...

Lee, Mike, and Christie dive deep into what it means to be a captain at the different age levels, how coaches should go about choosing a captain, and other very important aspects of captaincy in youth hockey. Text The Our Kid...

Lee, Mike, and Christie were joined by New York Times Best Selling Author Rich Cohen to discuss his latest work "Pee Wees: Confessions of a Hockey Parent" and what its like to go through the trials and victories that come alo...

With the return of NHL action, how are you looking to improve your skills? One of the biggest advantages of coaching, parenting, and being an athlete in the current digital age is the vault of knowledge available to you. Join...

JB Spisso is a Leadership and Culture Expert among a long list of many other accomplishments. The Our Kids Play Hockey team recently had the chance to discuss cultivating and maintaining team culture at the youth hockey level...

A losing season is heartbreaking. This year some people lost full seasons by not getting a chance to play them. Christie, Mike, and Lee discussed some best practices to deal with the loss of a season. Feel free to email us at...

Sometimes telling your kids to "Just go Outside!!!" doesn't work. Lee, Christy, and Mike discuss some different ways to get your kids moving when there isn't any ice. Be sure to keep it fun and feel free to share your own ide...

There are so many important life skills the game of hockey and being an athlete can teach us, but coachability is tops. How can parents and coaches foster coachability in their children and athletes? How can an athlete improv...

What exactly is the 24 hour rule and why should we always be careful to follow it? Join Mike, Christie, and Lee as they discuss the reasons behind the 24 hour rule in hockey and some important things we need to remember. Text...

What is an important piece of the puzzle for you when it comes to heading out for a holiday hockey tournament? Christie, Mike, and Lee share their success secrets to ensure that your tournament weekend goes off without a hitc...

It is crucial that you set goals each hockey season, regardless of whether you are a parent, a coach, or a player. Join Lee, Christie, and Mike as they share their advice, tips, and tactics to ensure you can set yourself up f...

If you are a coach, parent or player, it seems like the rules and regulations change week to week when it comes to COVID19. There are often more questions than answers. We decided to bring in some health experts to answer som...

With ice-time being limited right now by COVID regulations, athletes and coaches need to be creative while continuing to develop their skills. Join Lee Elias, Mike Bonelli, and Christie Casciano Burns as they discuss five thi...

Based on Christie Casciano Burns' November 2020 column in USA Hockey Magazine, we dive into how Floorball is becoming a gateway for people to come into the game. We also discuss why it has become one of the top training aids ...

Based on Christie Casciano Burns' October 2020 column in USA Hockey Magazine, we dive into several hockey hacks parents and coaches can use throughout the pandemic riddled season to make life easier. Join Christie, Lee Elias ...