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The Ride to the Rink: 10 Ways to See the Ice Like a Pro: Situational …
🧠 Ever wonder what separates good hockey players from great ones? It’s not just skating or shooting — it’s how they see the game . In this quick but powerful mini-episode, Lee and Mike dive deep into one of hockey’s most unde...
The Hidden Stress of Being a Hockey Parent
💭 Feeling the weight of being a hockey parent? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt and honest episode, Lee Elias , Christie Casciano-Burns , and Mike Bonelli open up about the mental and emotional load that comes with youth h...
The Ride to The Rink: Why Texting Might Be Hurting Your Game — And Ho…
🎙️ “Okay.” “K.” “👍.” Sound familiar? In this week’s episode of The Ride To The Rink , Mike and Lee tackle one of the sneakiest challenges facing young hockey players today — texting instead of talking . From locker room group...
The Ride to The Rink: Unlocking Your Potential Through Mindset Change…
Ready to revolutionize your young hockey player's mindset? 🏒💪 "The Ride to the Rink" serves up a game-changing episode packed with insights from PWHL star Hayley Scamurra and Coach Nick Stoop. They tackle the tough questions: How do you keep the love for hockey alive? What's the secret to performin…
Why Your Kid Should Talk to the Coach (Not You!) - With Communication…
💬 “If your kid’s frustrated about ice time, this episode is your playbook for turning conflict into connection.” Today, Lee and Mike sit down with Jen Fry — a sports educator, inclusion consultant, and communication strategis...
The Ride To The Rink: Don't Waste Your Tournament - Be the Teammate W…
🎙️ Tournament season is here — are your kids really getting the most out of it? This week on The Ride To The Rink, Lee, Christie, and Mike unpack one of youth hockey’s biggest opportunities (and challenges): tournament weekends. From nerves and hotel boredom to team bonding and leadership, this epi…
The Ripple Effect of Hockey Mentorship with Coach Nick Stoop
🏒 Can a teammate be your greatest mentor in hockey? In this game-changing episode of Girls Play Hockey, Olympian Hayley Scamurra and Coach Nick Stoop join host Lee MJ Elias to explore the powerful impact of mentorship in youth and girls' hockey. From locker room dynamics to on-ice performance, they…
Tournament Turmoil: The Real Cost of Youth Hockey Tournaments
💸 Ever felt like youth hockey tournaments are taking you for a ride? You’re not alone. This week, Lee Elias, Christie Casciano-Burns, and Mike Bonelli go full “60 Minutes” mode to uncover the real cost of tournaments — from m...
The Ride to the Rink: NHL Work Ethic Starts With You — Lessons From F…
What separates good players from great ones? It’s not talent — it’s work ethic. In this inspiring episode of The Ride To The Rink , Lee and Mike sit down with Riley Armstrong , NHL Director of Player Development, to talk abou...
The Ride To The Rink: Handling Big Feelings From Frustration to Focus…
🏒 Feeling overwhelmed on the ice? PWHL stars Hayley Scamurra and Gabbie Hughes join "The Ride to the Rink" to share game-changing strategies for managing those big hockey emotions. From breathing techniques to teammate support, this episode is packed with practical advice to help young players stay…
How NHL Pros Develop (And What That Means for Youth Players) with Fly…
🎙️ Ever wonder what “player development” really means — beyond the buzzword? This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, we sit down with Riley Armstrong, the Director of Player Development for the Philadelphia Flyers, to talk about how great players are truly made — from youth hockey to the pros. Riley’s j…
The Ride to The Rink: Inside the Bauer Hub - TeamSnap’s New Way to Le…
🎧 Ready to make your hockey game stronger — on and off the ice? In this episode of The Ride to the Rink, the crew welcomes Pete, CEO of TeamSnap, to talk about their exciting new partnership with Bauer Hockey and the launch of the Bauer Hub inside the TeamSnap app! 🚀 Pete breaks down how this new h…
Our Girls Play Hockey - Gabbie Hughes on Resilience, Leadership, and …
🏒 What does it really mean to be tough in hockey? In this episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, PWHL Ottawa star Gabbie Hughes joins Hayley and Lee to open up about her journey from Minnesota pond hockey to professional play—and her fight to bring mental health into the conversation through Sophie’s Sq…
How TeamSnap Is Impacting Youth Hockey with CEO Peter Frintzilas
🚨 The App Every Hockey Parent Knows (and Needs!) — Inside TeamSnap with CEO Peter Frintzilas Ever wonder what it’s like to run the app that runs youth sports? In this week’s episode, the OKPH crew sits down with Peter Frintzilas, CEO of TeamSnap — hockey dad, tech leader, and the man helping 25+ mi…
The Ride to The Rink: Jack Han Explains the True Rewards of Hockey
🎧 What’s the true return on investment in hockey? Spoiler alert: it’s about so much more than scholarships and pro contracts. This week on The Ride To The Rink , we welcome back our friend Jack Han — former NHL development co...
The Ride to the Rink: Jessie Thompson on Overcoming the "I Don't Wann…
🏒 Feeling unmotivated to hit the ice? You're not alone—even the pros struggle sometimes! This episode of "The Ride to the Rink" tackles the tough days when hockey feels more like a chore than a passion. Hosts Lee MJ Elias and Hayley Scamurra team up with Jessie Thompson from the Washington Capitals…
From the NHL to Youth Rinks: Jack Han on the Future of Player Develop…
🎧 What really separates players who make it to the next level from those who don’t? This week, we welcome back Jack Han — former Toronto Maple Leafs staff member, player development consultant, and author of the Hockey Tactic...
The Ride to The Rink - How to Compete AND Support: Ian Shane on Why G…
🚨 What’s the most underrated skill in hockey? It’s not speed. It’s not saves. It’s not even scoring goals. According to pro goalie Ian Shane (Cornell standout, now playing at the pro level), the real game-changer is being a g...
All Caps All Her: How Jessie Thompson is Growing Women’s Hockey with …
🏒 Can women's hockey break through the ice ceiling? In this game-changing episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, we're joined by Jessie Thompson from the Washington Capitals to explore their groundbreaking "All Caps All Her" initiative. From learn-to-play programs to leadership development, Jessie share…
Our Kids Play Goalie - ECAC Goalie of the Year, Ian Shane on Mindset,…
🔥 From backyard rinks in California to shutting the door at Cornell, Ian Shane’s journey is anything but ordinary. On this week’s episode of Our Kids Play Goalie , Lee, Christie, and Mike sit down with the ECAC Goaltender of ...
The Ride to The Rink: Eat Like a Pro, Play Like a Pro with Enduraphin…
🥑🏒 What if your pre-game snack was the difference between skating strong or running out of gas halfway through the game? In this week’s episode of The Ride to the Rink , we’re tackling something every young player can control...
The Ride To The Rink - Be the Teammate Everyone Remembers: Lessons fr…
What makes a truly great teammate? It’s not just about scoring goals or making big plays—it’s about how you treat the people around you. In this episode of The Ride to the Rink , PWHL stars Taylor Heise and Hayley Scamurra sh...
The Power of Proper Fueling in Youth Hockey with Enduraphin Founders …
🏒 Are you fueling your young hockey star for success or setting them up for a nutritional penalty? In this game-changing episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee, Mike, and Christy team up with nutrition powerhouses Danny Drake and Mike Dalberth from Enduraphin to crack the code on youth hockey nutriti…
The Ride To The Rink - More Than a Hockey Player: Taylor Heise & Hayl…
It’s easy to get caught up in hockey and start thinking the sport defines who you are. But in this episode of The Ride to the Rink , two PWHL stars— Taylor Heise and Hayley Scamurra —share why you’re always more than just a h...