đ§ What if the most important skill your hockey player needs isnât taught on the ice? In this powerful episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias, Christie Casciano-Burns, and Mike Bonelli are joined by Sandy Cohan, founder of Mental Edge Hockey and author of the 99 Rules book series,âŚ
đ Are we building great hockey teams⌠or just chasing superstars way too early? In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli are joined once again by hockey development consultant and writer Matt Dumouchelle for a deep, thoughtful, and at times uncomfortable conversation sparked byâŚ
Happy New Year, hockey friends and families! đ Weâre kicking off 2026 by reflecting on how far Our Kids Play Hockey has come, thanking the incredible community that made it all possible, and sharing a few important updates as we head into our sixth year of the show. In thisâŚ
â° This is it. The final reminder. In this short but important episode, weâre officially in the last 24 hours of our massive year-end Wraparound Roundtable Grand Prize Giveawayâand we donât want a single hockey family to miss their chance. đ One lucky family will take home an unreal prizeâŚ
đŚ Feeling tired, burned out, or just plain stuck halfway through the hockey season? Youâre not alone. This episode lands right in that in-between space â after the early-season excitement fades and before playoff hockey really begins. The skates might be hanging in the garage, the coffee intake is wayâŚ
đ§ Mental fitness isnât a buzzword anymore â itâs a skill. And like any hockey skill, it has to be trained. Mental fitness is one of the most requested topics in the Our Kids Play Hockey community, and for good reason. Parents, coaches, and players all know it matters ââŚ
đĽ Ever wondered how people really get jobs in hockey? Todayâs episode pulls back the curtain on an industry filled with far more opportunities â and far more good people â than most families ever realize. Nick Bowins, founder of Working in Hockey, joins Lee, Christie, and Mike to revealâŚ
đ§ What if the biggest advantage your young hockey player could gain⌠wasnât on their stick, but in their mind? This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood and under-trained parts of the game: Hockey IQ â the ability to read, decide,âŚ
Ready to revolutionize your young hockey player's mindset? đđŞ "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 performing underâŚ
đď¸ Tournament season is here â 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 hockeyâs biggest opportunities (and challenges): tournament weekends. From nerves and hotel boredom to team bonding and leadership, thisâŚ
đ¸ Ever felt like youth hockey tournaments are taking you for a ride? Youâre not alone. This week, Lee Elias, Christie Casciano-Burns, and Mike Bonelli go full â60 Minutesâ mode to uncover the real cost of tournaments â from mandatory hotel stays and inflated fees to the emotional tug-of-war parentsâŚ
đ 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 cool under pressure.âŚ
đď¸ Ever wonder what âplayer developmentâ really means â 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 â from youth hockey to the pros.âŚ
đ§ Ready to make your hockey game stronger â 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 TeamSnapâŚ
đ 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 playâand her fight to bring mental health into the conversationâŚ
đ¨ The App Every Hockey Parent Knows (and Needs!) â Inside TeamSnap with CEO Peter Frintzilas Ever wonder what itâs like to run the app that runs youth sports? In this weekâs episode, the OKPH crew sits down with Peter Frintzilas, CEO of TeamSnap â hockey dad, tech leader, andâŚ
đ§ Whatâs the true return on investment in hockey? Spoiler alert: itâs about so much more than scholarships and pro contracts. This week on The Ride To The Rink, we welcome back our friend Jack Han â former NHL development coach, AHL assistant, and author whoâs worked with players andâŚ
đ Feeling unmotivated to hit the ice? You're not aloneâeven the pros struggle sometimes! This episode of "Ride to the Rink" tackles the tough days when hockey feels more like a chore than a passion. Host Lee MJ Elias teams up with Jessie Thompson from the Washington Capitals and OlympianâŚ
đ§ What really separates players who make it to the next level from those who donât? This week, we welcome back Jack Han â former Toronto Maple Leafs staff member, player development consultant, and author of the Hockey Tactics Newsletter â to dive deep into the real keys to long-termâŚ
đ 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 shares how the Capitals are revolutionizing women'sâŚ
Itâs 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 starsâTaylor Heise and Hayley Scamurraâshare why youâre always more than just a hockey player. They open up about the roles andâŚ
How do you balance Olympic dreams, pro hockey pressure, and still find joy in the game? đđşđ¸ In Part 2 of our conversation, Taylor Heise shares the habits, mindset, and lessons that fuel her success as a two-time Walter Cup champion and Playoff MVP. From being cut by Team USAâŚ
Ready to discover how champions are madeâeven when the path isnât perfect? đđĽ Taylor Heise, PWHL star and Team USA forward, joins Our Kids Play Hockey to share her incredible origin storyâfrom picking up hockey at age 8 in a small Minnesota town to becoming the first-ever #1 overall pickâŚ
Ready to unlock your hockey potential? đ⨠"Ride to the Rink" serves up a game-changing episode on creativity in skating and hockey. Guest Christian Grunnah from Grow Up Power Skating drops wisdom bombs that'll revolutionize your approach to the ice. Ever wondered how off-ice activities could level up your game?âŚ