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Pre-Order Our New Children's Book: When Hockey Stops ! Lee and Christie have been hard at work behind the scenes to bring the world a new children's book, titled “When Hockey Stops”! The story follows a character who suffers ...

Ice Hockey In Puerto Rico has recently made headlines with their participation, and victory, in the Amerigol Latam Cup. Our guest today, Scott Vargas, has been working hard to help grow the game for Puerto Rico and the Caribb...

Based on an article from USA Hockey's October 2021 edition - Christie, Mike, and Lee discuss the 5 tips given to ensure the best youth hockey practices. Tune in now to hear their professional advice and opinions on what you s...

Former NHL Captain, Bryce Salvador, recently made the decision to forfeit a championship game in lieu of putting his 12u team's mental health first following a traumatic injury to not one but two of their teammates. He opens ...

Everyone knows that big wins are a ton of fun, but what should coaches and teams look to do in the days following the big win? Lee raised this question to both Mike and Christie who both shared valuable insight from their exp...

Before you leave for your young athlete's practice or game today, take a moment to think about what they're putting in their bodies and the impact it may have on their game. Coach Mariah Fujimagari has had over 20 years exper...

This 8x Gold Medalist guest should serve as an anchor in all of our lives. From a super young age he has worked hard to be the best at what he does and achieve his dreams. Josh Pauls is the captain of Team USA's Sled Hockey T...

This topic raised a pretty lively debate from the panel - should youth players be expected to dress professional or wear team apparel when heading to the rink? Or, like the Arizona Coyotes, are you ok with them dressing casua...

We often say that you don't always have to support a dream, but you should always support a person's right to have a dream. We also believe it's important to highlight the jobs around the sport of hockey outside of being an a...

It's the biggest game of the season, and you were up three goals going into the third period, but the opponent is finding a way to quickly cut your lead. If you're a hockey parent or coach, you know the anxiety of situations ...

As referee burnout plagues the sport of hockey, we sat down to talk with Kerry Fraser about some of the lessons he learned during his famously long tenured career as an NHL official. It is our hope that these lessons serve as...

What if we told you that the competitive spirit of hockey knows no bounds? Dan Brennan began working with USA hockey in 1996 and now serves as the General Manager for the US National Sled Team. He recently joined our panel to...

When it comes to being a student athlete, the word student comes first. Lee, Christie, and Mike offer their advice to parents and players on how to balance a busy hockey life as school starts back up. Text The Our Kids Play H...

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...