š§ Concussions can be one of the most misunderstood injuries in youth hockey ā and one of the most important for families to understand. In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee, Mike, and Christie are joined by Dr. Robert Baric, founder of MyConcussionDoctor.com, for a practical, eye-opening conversationā¦
š„ What if the most important thing in youth hockey isnāt winningā¦ but noticing when someone isnāt okay? In this powerful and deeply moving episode, we sit down with Rob Thorsen, founder of the Shoulder Check Foundation and HT40 Foundation, to talk about how one simple idea ā checking inā¦
š What if the most important skill in hockey isnāt scoringā¦ but being trusted? This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, weāre joined by former NHL defenseman Karl Alznerāa World Junior captain, Olympic-level competitor, and one of the most dependable players of his eraāto unpack what really matters in playerā¦
š What if everything youāve been told about youth hockey developmentā¦ is wrong? This week, weāre joined by 1,000+ game NHL veteran Mike Knubleāa Stanley Cup Champion who built his career the hard way: through patience, persistence, and learning how to truly play the game. From growing up in Michiganā¦
What if the rink isnāt just where kids playā¦ but where they feel safest? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, former NHL star Bobby Ryan joins us to share a perspective every hockey parent and coach needs to hear. From a difficult childhood to a 14-year NHL careerāand nowā¦
š„ What were YOU doing at 14 years old? Because Estela Vazquez was winning GOLD on the international stage. In this inspiring episode of Our Kids Play Goalie, we sit down with Estela Vazquez ā a rising star goaltender for the Connecticut Junior Rangers, Greenwich Country Day School, and theā¦
š What does it really take to make it to the NHLāand what lessons can young players and parents learn from the journey? In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias, Mike Bonelli, and Christy Casciano-Burns are joined by 17-year NHL veteran Scott Hartnell. Known for his grit,ā¦
š What does it actually feel like to win Olympic gold? In this special Our Girls Play Hockey listener Q&A, Olympic gold medalist Hayley Scamurra pulls back the curtain on the Olympic experience ā from the electric energy of playing in front of fans to the unforgettable moments inside theā¦
š Hockey tryout season is hereā¦ and for many families, that means nerves, pressure, and a lot of unanswered questions. What are coaches actually looking for? How are teams really selected? And what should parents and players focus on when the stakes feel high? In this annual Our Kids Playā¦
š„ ID skates. Pre-skates. Early evaluations. Winter āselectā teams. If youāre a hockey parent right now, your inbox is probably full ā and your anxiety might be too. So what are ID skates really? Are they opportunitiesā¦ or just early tryouts in disguise? In this episode of Our Kids Playā¦
š„ She wrote it on the whiteboard for a year: āI am a gold medalist.ā Now itās real. In this unforgettable crossover episode of Our Kids Play Hockey and Our Girls Play Hockey, Olympic Gold Medalist Hayley Scamurra joins us fresh off Team USAās historic championship run ā and yesā¦ā¦
š Is your child developing as a hockey playerā¦ or just playing more hockey? In this powerful episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee and Mike sit down with Jimmy Law, Director of Sports Performance at TPH Academy and founder of Habits of Hockey, to unpack what real development looksā¦
š What if chasing the ābestā team is actually holding your player back? This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, we sit down with former NHL forward and Stanley Cup champion Ryan Carter to unpack the truth about youth hockey development ā and why the āslow cookerā might beat theā¦
š¬ Itās time to open the mailbag ā and these questions go way deeper than you might expect. In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee, Mike, and Christie tackle two listener questions that hit at the heart of youth hockey development ā accountability, stats, and how parents canā¦
š„ What if the secret to elite hockey skills isnāt more ice timeā¦ but more patience? In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Pavel Barber, we go far beyond highlight-reel moves and viral clips to unpack what real skill development actually looks like. From mastering the basics to embracingā¦
š Is creativity in hockey being misunderstoodā¦ or mis-taught? If your player loves skill moves, toe drags, and trick shots ā but struggles to know when to use them ā this episode is a must-listen. This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias, Christie Casciano-Burns, and Mike Bonelli areā¦
š§ What if the most important skill your hockey player needs isnāt 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,ā¦
š Are we building great hockey teamsā¦ 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 byā¦
Happy New Year, hockey friends and families! š Weāre 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 thisā¦
ā° This is it. The final reminder. In this short but important episode, weāre officially in the last 24 hours of our massive year-end Wraparound Roundtable Grand Prize Giveawayāand we donāt want a single hockey family to miss their chance. š One lucky family will take home an unreal prizeā¦
š¦ Feeling tired, burned out, or just plain stuck halfway through the hockey season? Youāre not alone. This episode lands right in that in-between space ā after the early-season excitement fades and before playoff hockey really begins. The skates might be hanging in the garage, the coffee intake is wayā¦
š§ Mental fitness isnāt a buzzword anymore ā itās 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 āā¦
š„ Ever wondered how people really get jobs in hockey? Todayās episode pulls back the curtain on an industry filled with far more opportunities ā and far more good people ā than most families ever realize. Nick Bowins, founder of Working in Hockey, joins Lee, Christie, and Mike to revealā¦
š§ What if the biggest advantage your young hockey player could gainā¦ wasnāt 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 ā the ability to read, decide,ā¦