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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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Aug. 13, 2022

3 Things To Say To Your Kids Before They Step On The Ice

What do you say to your child before they step on the ice? Your words could be the difference between your kids having an amazing game or a bad game. Lee and Christie breakdown their top three things they like to say to their...

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Aug. 6, 2022

3 Things You Should Ask Your Organization Before This Season

What are the three things you should be asking your organization ahead of the season? Our hosts give us each of their top questions when heading into a new season. Do you know your team's answers? Did we not ask something you...

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July 30, 2022

Why Is Ice Hockey The Most Expensive Youth Sport?

Raising a young athlete should not have to be something you need to take a second mortgage out in order to do. This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, we discuss why kids are being priced off the ice and some solutions that can be...

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July 23, 2022

Growing The Game With Bryan Trottier

Back in 2019 Lee had the chance to travel to Kitimat in British Columbia to help Bryan Trottier grow the game of hockey using Floor Ball. They sat down to discuss the mission and why it's important to continue to spread hocke...

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July 16, 2022

Navigating A Toxic Hockey Environment

We recently received an email asking to discuss toxic hockey culture and how coaches and parents should handle them when problems arise. Do you agree with our hosts? If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by leaving a revi...

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July 2, 2022

3 Takeaways From the 2022 Cup Final

In order to be the best, you have to learn from the best. There was no shortage of takeaways from the 2022 Stanley Cup Final for coaches, and Lee broke some major ones down this week on Our Kids Play Hockey. If you enjoyed th...

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June 25, 2022

Don't Send Your Kid To Hockey Camp Before You Listen To This Episode!

Getting ready to send your kid to a hockey summer camp? Make sure you tune in to this episode first!! Mike and Lee break down all the best tips, tricks, hacks, and advice for your kid to have a great time at camp in whatever ...

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June 18, 2022

Meet The Our Kids Play Hockey Team

How much do you know about your favorite podcast hosts? Lee, Christie, Mike, and even Producer Katelynn take to the mic to discuss their backgrounds in and before hockey! Thanks so much for listening to this episode of Our Ki...

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June 11, 2022

A Conversation With A Midlife Rink Rat

Do you understand exactly what its like for your kids on the ice? Meagan Hesham was brand new to the world of youth hockey when she decided to grab a stick and learn to play too! She joined Lee, Mike, and Christie to discuss ...

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June 4, 2022

The 3 Things Organizations Should Do In The Offseason To Prepare For …

What is your organization doing to prep for the upcoming season? It may be June, but if your answer doesn't include these three things, you may want to make some changes or suggestions! Thanks so much for listening. Please gi...

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May 28, 2022

What Is The Coaching Developer Academy

What is the “Coach Developer Academy?” Lee and Mike discuss how USA Hockey is helping to develop coaches by giving them the right tools to better train their young athletes. Thanks so much for listening. Please give us a subs...

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May 21, 2022

What Is Duzter Hockey?

Our community mailbag is full of amazing stories - but this one we had to share. 14 year old Martin saw a problem when it came to the fit of his hockey equipment and set out to solve it. Enter “Duzter,” the cut resistant base...

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