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Our Kids Play Hockey
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Our Kids Play Hockey is a podcast that focuses on youth hockey, offering insights, stories, and interviews from the hockey community. It provides valuable advice for parents, coaches, and players, covering various aspects of the game, including skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for young athletes. The show frequently features guests who share their expertise and personal experiences in youth hockey, both on and off the ice.
The show features three hockey parents, who all work in the game at high levels:
- Christie Casciano-Burns - USA Hockey Columnist, Author, and WSYR Anchor
- Mike Bonelli - USA Hockey Coach and Organizational Consultant
- Lee M.J. Elias - Hockey Entrepreneur, Author, and Team Strategist
In addition to the main podcast, there are several spin-off series that dive into specific aspects of youth hockey:
1.Our Girls Play Hockey – This series highlights the growing presence of girls in hockey, addressing the unique challenges they face while celebrating their accomplishments and contributions to the sport.
2.The Ride to The Rink – A shorter, motivational series designed to be listened to on the way to the rink, offering quick, inspirational tips and advice to help players and parents get into the right mindset before a game or practice.
3.Our Kids Play Goalie – This series is dedicated to young goalies and the unique challenges they face. It provides advice for players, parents, and coaches on how to support and develop young goaltenders, focusing on the mental and physical demands of the position.
Together, these shows provide a comprehensive platform for parents, players, and coaches involved in youth hockey, offering insights for all aspects of the sport, from parenting, playing, or coaching to specialized positions like goaltending.
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The Ride to the Rink: Zechariah Thomas of Swift Hockey on Why Your Hockey Stick Doesn’t Make You Better — You Do
6d ago00:09:48Tap to summarize🏒 Does the newest, flashiest hockey stick really make you a better player? Or is the real difference-maker already in your hands?On this episode of The Ride To The Rink, Lee is joined by Zechariah Thomas, founder of Swift Hockey, for a straight-up conversation every young player and hockey family needs to hear: your gear matters, but it does not replace your effort, skill, strength, and commitment to getting better.Zech brings a unique perspective as both a former high-level player and the owner of a hockey stick company. Together, he and Lee talk directly to young skaters and goalies about choosing gear wisely, understanding marketing hype, and remembering that the player makes the stick work — not the other way around.✨ In this episode, we talk about: 🏒 Why the newest stick will not magically transform your game 💰 How to think about spending your parents’ money on hockey gear 👀 Why some NHL players use older equipment under newer graphics 🔥 The importance of consistency, confidence, and finding what works for you 🧠 How endorsements and marketing can influence what players think they need 🚨 Why investing in your development matters more than chasing flashy gear ❤️ How hockey can stay part of your life beyond playing Zech also reminds young players that there are many ways to “make it” in hockey. Whether you play, coach, build equipment, run a podcast, work in the game, or simply keep showing up with passion, hockey can stay with you for life.The message is simple: dream big, work hard, choose your gear wisely, and remember that you are the engine behind your success. 📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Why Your Hockey Stick Doesn’t Make You Better — You Do🎧 Listen now and take this lesson with you on your next ride to the rink.#TheRideToTheRink #OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyGear #HockeyStick #SwiftHockey #HockeyParents #HockeyDevelopment #YoungAthletes #HockeyLifeClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube
Transcribe →Zechariah Thomas on Building Swift Hockey and Making the Game More Affordable
1w ago00:44:58Tap to summarize🏒 What if hockey’s greatest lessons have nothing to do with goals, assists, or scholarships?In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli sit down with Zechariah Thomas, founder of Swift Hockey, former high-level Ontario player, major junior athlete, and international player for Team Jamaica. Zechariah’s story is a powerful reminder that there is no single path through this game — and sometimes the biggest wins come from what hockey builds inside you.Zech started hockey later than many players, beginning around age 10 after moving from Whitby to Oshawa and becoming inspired by the Oshawa hockey culture around him. His first real skating foundation came from figure skating lessons — something he admits he once felt embarrassed about, but later recognized as one of the biggest reasons he became such a strong skater. From there, the conversation opens up into a wide-ranging discussion about youth hockey development, the importance of skating, mental toughness, representation, affordability, and how Zech turned his playing experience into a mission-driven hockey brand.🔥 In this episode, we cover: 🏒 Why skating is the great separator in youth hockey development 💪 How starting “late” does not mean your child is behind forever 🧠 Why mindset, belief, and resilience matter more as players climb the levels 🌍 What it means for Zechariah Thomas to represent Team Jamaica internationally 💸 The rising cost of youth hockey and how equipment prices can keep families out of the game 🚀 How Swift Hockey was born from a desire to make high-quality sticks more accessible 👨👩👧👦 Why parents should focus less on brand-name gear and more on what truly helps kids develop Zechariah also shares how being a Black hockey player helped him build “tough skin,” how he learned to turn doubt into fuel, and why he believes hockey families, companies, and communities all have a role to play in making the game better.This is more than a hockey equipment conversation. It is a story about belief, access, identity, entrepreneurship, and the life lessons that come from staying in the game long enough to let it shape you.🎧 Listen now and share this episode with a hockey family, coach, or player who needs the reminder that the player makes the stick — and the game can build far more than athletes.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Built By Hockey: Zechariah Thomas on Resilience, Swift Hockey, and Growing the Game#OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #SwiftHockey #ZechariahThomas #TeamJamaicaHockey #HockeyDevelopment #HockeyMindset #HockeyEquipment #GrowTheGame #BlackHockeyPlayers #HockeyFamily #AffordableHockey #HockeyLifeClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube
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Our Girls Play Hockey - Hayley Scamurra’s Championship Parade, Gold Medal Year, and the End of a Historic Season
1w ago00:43:38Tap to summarize🏆 What happens after you win the Walter Cup, celebrate in front of a packed Montreal crowd, meet the Buffalo Bills, and cap off one of the most historic years in women’s hockey?In this special season finale of Our Girls Play Hockey, we close out the 2025–26 “Day in the Life” series with Olympic gold medalist, Walter Cup champion, and Montreal Victoire forward Hayley Scamurra.Hayley takes us behind the scenes of Montreal’s unforgettable championship parade — from the double-decker bus and red carpet entrance to the emotional moment she saw a sea of fans chasing the bus in celebration. It was more than a parade. It was a defining moment for women’s hockey.From there, Hayley shares what life really looks like after the confetti settles: packing up, heading home, reflecting on a whirlwind season, visiting the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium, exchanging jerseys with Josh Allen, and preparing to give back through summer hockey clinics in her hometown.This episode is a celebration, a reflection, and a reminder of how far women’s hockey has come — and how much farther it’s ready to go. In this episode, we talk about:🏒 The emotional impact of Montreal’s Walter Cup championship parade 🏆 What it felt like for Hayley to see thousands of fans celebrating women’s hockey 🥇 Winning Olympic gold and the Walter Cup in the same year 🏈 Hayley’s visit with the Buffalo Bills, including Josh Allen, Sean McDermott, and other players 👧 Why representation matters for young girls — and for the women who never had these opportunities 🚗 The sudden shift from championship celebration back to everyday life 🏒 Hayley’s upcoming hometown hockey clinics and commitment to giving back 📈 What PWHL expansion could mean for the future of the league 💬 The final reflections from an unforgettable “Day in the Life” seasonListen now and celebrate the final chapter of Hayley Scamurra’s extraordinary 2025–26 season with us.#OurGirlsPlayHockey #GirlsHockey #WomensHockey #HayleyScamurra #PWHL #MontrealVictoire #WalterCup #OlympicGold #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #WomenInSports #GirlsInSports #OurKidsPlayHockeyClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube
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The Ride to the Rink: Mike Knuble on Why Kids Need to Get Outside and Just Play Hockey
2w ago00:09:53Tap to summarize🏒 Want to get better at hockey? Sometimes the best thing you can do is step away from the rink and go outside.On this episode of The Ride to the Rink, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli are joined by longtime NHL forward Mike Knuble for a message every young skater and goalie needs to hear: go play.Not every rep has to come from a coach. Not every skill has to be built in a formal practice. And not every moment of development has to happen on the ice.Mike Knuble shares why getting outside, playing other sports, creating your own games, and being active with friends can help young athletes become better hockey players — and better all-around athletes.In this episode, kids will hear why:🏒 Street hockey, driveway games, and outdoor play help build creativity 🥍 Sports like lacrosse, basketball, baseball, and golf can transfer skills back to hockey 🧠 Free play teaches decision-making, patience, explosiveness, teamwork, and problem-solving 🎣 Taking breaks from hockey can keep your mind fresh and help you come back excited 👨👩👧 Parents and siblings can be part of the fun, too 🥅 You do not need perfect equipment — you just need imagination, effort, and a way to playThis episode is also a great reminder for parents: when your child asks to go outside, shoot pucks, play catch, hit balls, ride bikes, or build a net — that is an opportunity. Development is not just something kids do alone. It is something families can help create.The message is simple: it is not about having every resource. It is about being resourceful.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Mike Knuble on Why Kids Need to Get Outside and Just Play🎧 Listen now, then grab a stick, a ball, a glove, a bike, a fishing pole, or a friend — and go be a kid.#TheRideToTheRink #OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #MikeKnuble #HockeyKids #HockeyParents #StreetHockey #FreePlay #HockeyDevelopment #HockeyTraining #MultiSportAthlete #SkillTransfer #GrowTheGame #HockeyFamilyClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube
Transcribe →Former NHLer Mike Knuble Returns: How Parents and Coaches Can Help Kids Compete Without Losing the Love of Hockey
2w ago01:23:08Tap to summarize🏒 What really separates young hockey players as they get older — talent, pressure, coaching, character, or the ability to keep loving the game through it all?This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli welcome back longtime NHL forward Mike Knuble, who played over 1,000 NHL games with the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, and Washington Capitals.Mike returns for a wide-ranging and honest conversation about the modern youth hockey landscape — what has changed, what parents should be paying attention to, and why the journey still matters more than the chase.Together, Lee, Mike Bonelli, and Mike Knuble dig into some of the biggest questions facing hockey families today:🏒 Are kids getting enough unstructured “real hockey” anymore? 🧠 How do young players build creativity, hockey IQ, and problem-solving? 🔥 What happens when elite-level pressure hits kids too early? 🥅 Why do character, effort, and coachability matter more as players get older? 📈 How can players keep evolving instead of relying on the same early advantages? 👨👩👧 What should parents know when navigating today’s overwhelming development path?Mike also shares stories from his own youth hockey journey, his experiences as a hockey parent and coach, and why the best players are often the ones who keep learning, adapting, and refusing to believe their own hype too early.The episode also checks in on Mike’s recent Scotland hockey adventure, including games in Edinburgh, passionate international hockey fans, and why hockey’s global reach continues to grow in powerful ways.Whether you are a hockey parent, coach, or player, this episode is a reminder that development is not about one tournament, one tryout, one path, or one moment.It is about building a player — and a person — who can compete, adapt, grow, and still love the game.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Mike Knuble on Youth Hockey Pressure, Free Play, and What Really Separates Players🎧 Listen now for one of the most honest and useful conversations we’ve had about youth hockey culture, player development, and what it really takes to keep moving forward.#OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #MikeKnuble #HockeyParents #HockeyDevelopment #HockeyCoaching #YouthSports #HockeyIQ #HockeyCulture #FreePlay #PlayerDevelopment #HockeyJourney #NHL #GrowTheGameClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube
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Our Girls Play Hockey – The Road to a Walter Cup Championship Part 2 (Hayley Scamurra’s Day in the Life)
2w ago00:56:42Tap to summarize🏆 What does it really feel like to win the Walter Cup — not from the stands, not from the broadcast booth, but from the ice?In Part 2 of our championship edition Day in the Life with Hayley Scamurra, Hayley takes us inside the PWHL Walter Cup Final as Montreal battles Ottawa in a razor-thin, emotional, and unforgettable championship series. From dramatic overtime wins to heartbreaking momentum swings, from Laura Stacey’s miraculous return to Ann-Renée Desbiens’ shutout brilliance, this episode gives listeners a rare player’s-eye view of what it takes to finish the job.Hayley walks us through her huge Game 3 goal, the emotional lessons of losing when the Cup was within reach, and the mindset Montreal needed to close out Game 4 with a dominant 4–0 win. She also reflects on becoming the first women’s hockey player to win both a gold medal and the Walter Cup in the same year — a historic achievement built on confidence, team trust, and a whole lot of belief.✨ In this episode, we talk about: 🏒 Montreal’s dramatic Game 1 comeback with seconds left 💪 Laura Stacey’s unforgettable overtime return 🔥 Hayley Scamurra’s Walter Cup Final goal and what went through her mind 🧠 How players handle pressure when a championship is within reach 🥅 Ann-Renée Desbiens’ championship-level performance 🏆 What it feels like to lift the Walter Cup 👏 The growth of women’s hockey and the city of Montreal embracing its champions 🌟 What young players can learn about confidence, resilience, and staying present This is more than a championship recap. It’s a front-row seat to history — told by one of the players who lived it. 📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Hayley Scamurra’s Road to the Walter Cup: What Young Players Can Learn From a Championship Moment🎧 Listen now, share it with the hockey player in your life, and don’t forget to send us your questions for Hayley at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com.#OurGirlsPlayHockey #HayleyScamurra #WalterCup #PWHL #MontrealVictoire #GirlsHockey #WomensHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #HockeyMindset #PWHLFinals #OurKidsPlayHockeyClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube
Transcribe →The Work Behind Youth Hockey Coaching - Fun, Fundamentals, and Accountability with Coach Tre Berg
3w ago01:00:20Tap to summarize🏒 What does it really take to coach youth hockey the right way?This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias, Mike Bonelli, and Christie Casciano-Burns sit down with Coach Tre Berg, a youth hockey coach, hockey dad, police officer, and longtime player who brings a true “in the trenches” perspective to the game.Tre grew up playing hockey in the Syracuse area, played juniors and college hockey, and now coaches with the Syracuse Nationals and Syracuse Galaxy AAU program while also serving as the Mid-State MITE coordinator. He coaches players from A to AAA, runs skills clinics, works full-time as a police officer, and is raising hockey players of his own. In other words, he understands the reality many hockey families live every day. In this episode, we dive into what parents often don’t see: the hours of preparation, the emotional investment, the pressure of tryouts, the financial realities of travel hockey, and the responsibility coaches have to create a culture where kids can develop, compete, and still love the game.In this episode, we discuss:🥅 What “fun” really means in youth hockey It’s not just winning. It’s competing, learning, building friendships, being engaged, and creating memories that last.🚨 Why coachability matters at every level Tre explains why attention, effort, communication, and willingness to learn can matter just as much as raw skill.💬 How coaches should communicate with parents From preseason meetings to expectations around ice time and behavior, transparency can prevent major issues later.💰 The rising cost of youth hockey The group talks honestly about ice time, travel, fundraising, sponsorships, and the pressure families face.🏒 The debate around 8U AAA and full-ice hockey Tre, Lee, Mike, and Christie have a thoughtful conversation about development, puck touches, structure, and whether young players need that level of competition so early.👏 Building culture beyond the scoreboard Respect, accountability, discipline, cleaning up locker rooms, representing the logo, and becoming better humans all matter.This episode is a must-listen for hockey parents, youth coaches, program leaders, and anyone who cares about keeping kids engaged in the game for the right reasons.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: What Youth Hockey Parents Need to Know About Coaching, Culture, and Development👉 Listen now and share this episode with a hockey parent or coach who needs to hear it.#OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #HockeyCoach #YouthSports #HockeyDevelopment #HockeyTryouts #AAA hockey #8UHockey #VolunteerCoaches #HockeyCulture #Coachability #HockeyFamilyClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube
Transcribe →Team GG at Wish Cup: Inside the Wish Cup, Creator Culture, and Growing the Game
3w ago00:44:32Tap to summarize🏒 What happens when hockey creators, roller hockey, youth hockey values, and a great cause all collide in Nashville? You get Team GG at the Wish Cup — and a conversation every hockey family should hear.In this special edition of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee connects with Team GG live from the Wish Cup in Nashville, Tennessee, featuring hockey creators Kaxzi, Danny / DB16 Media, Hintzy, Keegan Olivera, and Zachary Hockey.Together, they dive into what makes tournament weekends unforgettable, why the best hockey memories often happen away from the rink, and how events like the Wish Cup create friendships, community, and purpose far beyond the final score.This episode also explores one of the biggest conversations in youth hockey today: how do we keep the game accessible, affordable, creative, and fun for the next generation?The Team GG crew shares their honest thoughts on:🏒 Why tournament culture builds lifelong friendships 🥅 How roller hockey and street hockey can help kids develop creativity and confidence 🤝 Why in-person connection still matters in an online world 🌟 The impact creators can have when they inspire someone to start playing hockey 💙 What makes the Wish Cup feel more like a family event than just another tournament 🔥 Why growing the game means getting sticks in kids’ hands — anywhere, anytimeWhether your child plays ice hockey, roller hockey, street hockey, or is just starting to fall in love with the game, this episode is a reminder that hockey is bigger than one rink, one surface, or one path.Sometimes, the best way to grow the game is simple: give kids a stick, give them space, and let them play.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Team GG at Wish Cup: Roller Hockey, Youth Hockey, and Growing the Game🎧 Listen now and follow Team GG throughout the Wish Cup as they continue using their platforms, personalities, and passion to make hockey more fun, welcoming, and accessible.#OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #WishCup #TeamGG #RollerHockey #StreetHockey #GrowTheGame #HockeyParents #HockeyTournament #HockeyCreators #InlineHockey #MakeAWish #HockeyCommunity #KidsPlayHockeyClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube
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Our Girls Play Hockey - The Road to a Walter Cup Championship Part 1(Hayley Scamurra Day in the Life)
3w ago00:38:52Tap to summarize🏆 What does it really take to win when the pressure is at its highest?On this very special Championship Edition of Our Girls Play Hockey, we sit down with Olympic gold medalist and Walter Cup champion Hayley Scamurra for part one of a two-part conversation about the Montreal Victoire’s unforgettable playoff run.And this is not just any championship story.Hayley became the first female hockey player in history to win Olympic gold and a Walter Cup championship in the same season, making this one of the most remarkable years in women’s hockey. In this episode, Hayley takes us inside the Montreal Victoire’s first-round playoff battle against the Minnesota Frost — a series packed with overtime drama, razor-thin margins, pressure, resilience, and championship-level belief. ✨ In this episode, we cover: 🏒 Hayley’s historic season and what it means for women’s hockey 🏆 The growth of the PWHL and the rise of the Montreal Victoire 🔥 Why Montreal chose to face Minnesota in the playoffs ⏱️ The emotional and physical toll of triple overtime playoff hockey 🧠 How elite players reset after tough losses 💪 What championship mentality looks like in real time 🥅 Hayley’s role in key defensive moments, faceoffs, and matchups 👏 The importance of leadership, confidence, and trusting the process Hayley also opens up about the uncertainty that existed before the PWHL became reality — including moments when she wondered whether she should keep playing — and reflects on just how far women’s hockey has come in such a short time.This episode is a must-listen for girls hockey players, hockey parents, coaches, and anyone who wants to understand what it takes to compete, lead, and win at the highest level.🎧 Listen now to part one of our Championship Edition with Hayley Scamurra — and stay tuned for part two as we continue the journey into the Walter Cup Final.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Hayley Scamurra’s Historic Hockey Season: Olympic Gold, Walter Cup Glory, and the Mindset of a Champion#OurGirlsPlayHockey #HayleyScamurra #PWHL #MontrealVictoire #WalterCup #WomenInHockey #GirlsHockey #HockeyParents #OlympicGold #WomensHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyPodcastClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube
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The Ride to The Rink: How Young Hockey Players Can Train Smarter This Offseason with Andrew Alberts
4w ago00:16:11Tap to summarize🏒 What should young hockey players actually do in the offseason?In this episode of The Ride To The Rink, Lee is joined by former NHL defenseman Andrew “Albie” Alberts for a motivating conversation every young player should hear before summer training begins.The message is simple but powerful: start with a goal, write it down, believe in it, and then take small steps every day to move toward it.Andrew and Lee talk directly to young skaters and goalies about what it means to dream big, handle doubt, make choices, build confidence, and use the offseason as a chance to grow both on and off the ice.In this episode, kids will hear:🏒 Why writing down your goals can help you stay focused 💪 How belief becomes a skill you can build over time 🧠 Why hard work, choices, and consistency matter more than talk 📋 How to figure out what parts of your game need improvement 🌊 Why summer should still include fun, creativity, and unstructured playAndrew also reminds players that the game is changing. Whether you are a forward, defenseman, or goalie, today’s players need to become more complete, more creative, and more willing to learn.And yes — summer training matters. But so does being a kid.So write down your goal. Dream big. Put in the work. Try new things. Have fun. And remember:We believe in you. You should too.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Offseason Hockey Training Starts With a Goal — And a Whole Lot of Belief#TheRideToTheRink #OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyTraining #OffseasonTraining #HockeyMindset #AndrewAlberts #HockeyParents #HockeyKids #SummerHockey #GoalSetting #HockeyDevelopmentClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Trusted at the NHL level through youth hockey, Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Special Offseason pricing: $299 for the year—less than a dollar a day, and up to four profiles. Use code OKPH to save an extra $25 off your purchase - http://nhl.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media:Facebook GroupXInstagramLinkedInYouTube
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