Making new friends is a life skill! Challenge your kids to grow their friend group if they have friends that they know are going to be at camp! If you enjoyed this clip, let us know in the comments below or by leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform!…
How can your hockey practices be more goalie friendly? Coach Mike Shelley of Patriot Goaltending joins the Our Kids Play Hockey panel this week to talk about the importance of keeping your goaltenders involved and answer some fan-submitted goalie-centric questions. Be sure to listen to the full episode wherever you…
If you think you know what Junior Hockey Scouts are looking for, think again. We welcome Bill Sullivan, the American Hockey Scout for the London Knights, to the show this week to share what he looks for when scouting. Bill is also extremely involved in the world of Ball Hockey,…
Gary Dworkowitz has served as the the head coach of North Rockland High School hockey for 30 years. He has also taught special education for the last 25 and worked in fan development for the New York Rangers for the last 10. He is the host of the 'If You…
What do you say to your child before they step on the ice? Your words could be the difference between your kids having an amazing game or a bad game. Lee and Christie breakdown their top three things they like to say to their kids before they step on the…
What are the three things you should be asking your organization ahead of the season? Our hosts give us each of their top questions when heading into a new season. Do you know your team's answers? Did we not ask something you think is important? Let us know - Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com…
Raising a young athlete should not have to be something you need to take a second mortgage out in order to do. This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, we discuss why kids are being priced off the ice and some solutions that can be sought. If you enjoyed this…
We recently received an email asking to discuss toxic hockey culture and how coaches and parents should handle them when problems arise. Do you agree with our hosts? If you enjoyed this episode, let us know by leaving a comment below or a review on your favorite podcast platform! Find…
In order to be the best, you have to learn from the best. There was no shortage of takeaways from the 2022 Stanley Cup Final for coaches, and Lee broke some major ones down this week on Our Kids Play Hockey. If you enjoyed this show, please make sure to…
Getting ready to send your kid to a hockey summer camp? Make sure you tune in to this episode first!! Mike and Lee break down all the best tips, tricks, hacks, and advice for your kid to have a great time at camp in whatever format they're attending! Do you…
How much do you know about your favorite podcast hosts? Lee, Christie, Mike, and even Producer Katelynn take to the mic to discuss their backgrounds in and before hockey! Do you have any additional questions for us that we didn't cover in this episode?? Comment below or email us at…
Do you understand exactly what its like for your kids on the ice? Meagan Hesham was brand new to the world of youth hockey when she decided to grab a stick and learn to play too! She joined Lee, Mike, and Christie to discuss this journey and her new book…
What is your organization doing to prep for the upcoming season? It may be June, but if your answer doesn't include these three things, you may want to make some changes or suggestions!
What is the “Coach Developer Academy?” Lee and Mike discuss how USA Hockey is helping to develop coaches by giving them the right tools to better train their young athletes.
Our community mailbag is full of amazing stories - but this one we had to share. 14 year old Martin saw a problem when it came to the fit of his hockey equipment and set out to solve it. Enter “Duzter,” the cut resistant base layer for youth players! You’re…
Lee recently had the opportunity to coach overseas with the Peterborough Phantoms in the UK's NIHL. For a majority of the season he did so remotely. What is it like to coach in a different country? Lee gives us the scoop! We're growing every week! Be sure to like, share,…
What exactly are you getting your family into financially when you sign your child up for hockey? Most people don’t know until they’re fully in it. This week we’re joined by Larry Sprung of Mitlin Financial to talk about financial literacy when it comes to your kids playing hockey. Check…
How can your child keep their newly learned skill sets after they leave a camp or a clinic? Lee and Mike dive into tips and tricks on how help your children retain what they've learned at practices, camps, and clinics. Keep those tools in their toolbox!!!
What does it actually take to get your kid to the NHL? We're all hockey parents on this show, and this week we've welcomed an NHL hockey mom. Juliana MacEwen joins us to share her family's journey in raising her sons Kurtis and Zack, and she spills all the success…
How much do you know about the American Special Hockey Associations? Listen up - we had their director, Jennifer O’Brien, on for a discussion and some amazing stories from her work with ASHA! Be sure to grab your copy of Lee and Christie’s new children’s book, “When Hockey Stops,” at…
I’ve been pondering for the past few days how I wanted to share my end-of-season review for my son’s Mite team. Then I remembered that I am privileged to be the co-host of a very popular youth hockey show! Here’s my thoughts on the 2021-22 season as a Coach and…
Let's reflect: What did you and your child take away from this hockey season? The EARLY ACCESS copies of "When Hockey Stops" are going away soon!! Order yours now to receive a limited edition hockey card with artwork from the book, a signed copy of "When Hockey Stops," and more!!…
What are your thoughts on end of season evaluations? How does your organization handle them? We deep dive and evaluate the evaluation process this week on Our Kids Play Hockey. Be sure to grab an early access copy of "When Hockey Stops" while you can! All copies ordered before March…
How can we better impact the lives of youth hockey players? Are select teams really where it's at? Mark Gilman shares his thoughts this week on Our Kids Play Hockey. Grab your copy of When Hockey Stops now for a signed copy, early access, and some limited edition add-ins! Go…