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 thoughts on the ADM and how it has impacted his…
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.
Jay DeMarco has been inspiring goaltenders of every age since 1991 with his weekly comic strip Small Saves. He is passionate about the game of hockey and specifically goaltending. We had the chance to sit down and talk about his artwork and how he uses it to reach people in…
Jack Han has had a unique story in the game of hockey which has led him through some pretty amazing opportunities to work in and around the game. He is currently known for creating the Hockey Tactics Newsletter which offers amazing insight to the sport. Jack took some time to…
Do you know what equipment you can be saving a few bucks on and which should never be bought used?? Our experts give us all the details on how to equip a young hockey player for success!
Bruce Berglund has had the chance to study world history through the lens of hockey as he researched for and wrote The Fastest Game In The World: Hockey And The Globalization Of Sports. This week he gave us his unique perspective on hockey, where its been, and where it’s going.…
The Peconic Hockey Foundation, based on the Eastern end of Long Island, is looking to grow the game and make it more accessible for a whole population of young athletes in their area. Hear from the foundation’s founder and president, Troy Albert, on what it takes to bring a rink…
Everyone's 2020/21 youth hockey season was so different in so many different ways, but can we call it "lost?" We want to hear your season recaps! Be sure to email us at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com!
When USA Hockey unveiled the American Development Model just over 10 years ago there were questions on how effective it would be. We interviewed ADM Regional Manager Roger Grillo to talk about how the program has changed youth hockey development and USA Hockey for the better.
When your kids aren't tearing it up on the ice, they might be tearing it up on the virtual rink or in another game they enjoy. Ray Carsillo joined us for a discourse on video games, gaming culture, where the industry is headed, and what parents can do to learn…
How do you decide what camps and clinics are right for your family? We have some advice as we head into peak camp time with summer coming up! Be sure to head to OurKidsPlayHockey.com to find more helpful tips and tricks as you navigate being a hockey family.
What happens when it comes time for your child to move up? How do you know it's the right time? What steps should you take to ensure your child has the most fun and success you can provide them? Our experts answer all this and more this week on Our…
As the season begins to close out, we look to "My Kids Play Hockey" by Christie Casciano Burns for advice. Tune in as we breakdown chapter 59 - "Hockey Season Is Whine-Ding Down," chapter 62 - "Resist The Urge To Play Year Round," and chapter 63 - "Reasons To Love…
Ice Hockey In Harlem has been creating opportunities for youth hockey players for thirty years, and is facing a threat of being shut down due to circumstances outside of their control. We caught up with IHIH Program Director and Alum Malik Garvin to discuss the program and how the hockey…
In our first cross-sport episode, we welcome Coach Lisle, the internet's most sought-after baseball and softball coach. We look to his expertise on what we as hockey people can learn from how the baseball community handles things like training for multiple sports and get his input on what traits he…
Hockey parents really are a different breed! What qualities do you have that are true about all hockey parents??
This week Lee, Christie, and Mike share examples of Unification Objects that they have seen and discuss how they can be used as motivational tools. Share your own stories with us by commenting below or by sending an email to Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com!
Lee, Mike, and Christie dive deep into what it means to be a captain at the different age levels, how coaches should go about choosing a captain, and other very important aspects of captaincy in youth hockey. Watch now, or listen here on your own device: https://link.chtbl.com/Keys_To_Captaincy Be sure to…
Lee, Mike, and Christie were joined by New York Times Best Selling Author Rich Cohen to discuss his latest work "Pee Wees: Confessions of a Hockey Parent" and what its like to go through the trials and victories that come along with being parents of young athletes!
With the return of NHL action, how are you looking to improve your skills? One of the biggest advantages of coaching, parenting, and being an athlete in the current digital age is the vault of knowledge available to you. Join Lee, Mike, and Christie as they dive into the different…
JB Spisso has worked with Sidney Crosby among many other athletes and professional/collegiate sports teams. Now we had the chance to work with him! Check out our must watch episode which covers creating and maintaining a winning culture in youth sports. Watch above or listen here: https://link.chtbl.com/kP53eAGB
A losing season is heartbreaking. This year some people lost full seasons by not getting a chance to play them. Christie, Mike, and Lee discussed some best practices to deal with the loss of a season. Feel free to comment below or email us at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com to let us know…
Sometimes telling your kids to "Just go Outside!!!" doesn't work. Lee, Christie, and Mike discuss some different ways to get your kids moving when there isn't any ice. Be sure to keep it fun and feel free to share your own ideas with us! Comment below or send your ideas…
There are so many important life skills the game of hockey and being an athlete can teach us, but coachability is tops. How can parents and coaches foster coachability in their children and athletes? How can an athlete improve on their own coachability? Lee, Christie, and Mike discuss on this…