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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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Former NHLer Doug Smith on Hockey, Identity, and Rebuilding Your Life After the Game
1w ago01:05:31Tap to summarize🏒 What happens when the game you’ve built your identity around is suddenly taken away?This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli sit down with Doug Smith, former NHL forward, 1981 second-overall draft pick, Ottawa 67s standout, Bobby Smith Award winner, and one of the most powerful voices in hockey when it comes to resilience, recovery, and perspective.Doug’s story is extraordinary. After being drafted second overall and playing for NHL teams including the Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, and Pittsburgh Penguins, his life changed forever in 1992 when a devastating spinal injury overseas left him facing a future as a quadriplegic.But Doug fought back.In this deeply moving and thought-provoking conversation, Doug shares how he relearned movement, rebuilt his life, and shifted from trying to be “the best in the world” to becoming “the best for the world.”In this episode, we discuss story is extraordinary. After being drafted:🏒 The pressure of being highly ranked, highly drafted, and labeled early🧠 Why hockey players need an identity beyond the game💪 How support, love, and environment shape recovery and performance🌎 Doug’s “world-brain” approach to human performance and transformation🥅 Why parents should focus less on points, rankings, and recruiting — and more on process❤️ What hockey families can learn about vulnerability, emotional control, and resilience🚀 Why youth sports should prepare kids for life, not just the next roster spotDoug also shares the system he now teaches through his performance and recovery work: awareness, purpose, motivation, focus, belief in self, trust, asking for help, and emotional control.Whether you’re a hockey parent, coach, player, or someone navigating adversity, this episode is a powerful reminder that the game can teach us far more than how to win.Because our kids are not just becoming better hockey players.They’re becoming people.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: From Second Overall to Starting Over: Doug Smith’s Powerful Message for Hockey Families🎧 Listen now and share this episode with a hockey family who needs the reminder that resilience, community, and purpose matter far beyond the rink.#OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #DougSmith #NHL #HockeyDevelopment #MentalHealthInSports #AthleteIdentity #Resilience #HockeyLife #YouthSports #PlayerDevelopment #HockeyFamily #SportsParenting #PeakPerformanceClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey.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 Build Skills On and Off the Ice
2w ago00:07:40Tap to summarize🏒 Want to become a better hockey player? It’s not just about what you do during practice — it’s about the habits you build everywhere else, too.On this episode of The Ride to The Rink, Lee, Mike, and Christie are joined by Coach Andrew, a high-level junior hockey coach and former NCAA player, to talk directly to young skaters and goalies about what really helps players improve.Andrew breaks down the balance between skill development and team systems, why younger players should spend most of their ice time building skills, and how players can start developing their hockey brains off the ice through video, chalk talks, and learning team concepts.But the biggest message? Great players don’t only grow during one hour of practice. They grow through their preparation, attitude, rest, schoolwork, backyard shooting, stickhandling, conditioning, and willingness to do a little more than everyone else.In this episode, we cover:🥅 Why 8U, 10U, and 12U players should focus heavily on skill development 🏒 How team concepts can be learned off the ice without wasting valuable practice time 💪 Why strength, conditioning, and mobility become major separators as players get older 🧠 How young players can become better teammates through better habits 🔥 Why drive and desire have to come from the player — not parents, coaches, or teammatesThis is a great listen for young hockey players who want to improve, parents who want to support the right habits, and coaches who want to help kids develop the full picture of what it means to grow in the game.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Young Hockey Players Can Get Better On and Off the Ice🎧 Listen now, have fun, skate hard, and go learn something. #TheRideToTheRink #OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyDevelopment #HockeySkills #HockeyParents #HockeyCoach #OffIceTraining #HockeyMindset #SkateHardClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey.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 →Beyond the Scoreboard: Andrew Trimble on Youth Hockey Development That Lasts
2w ago00:45:45Tap to summarize🏒 What really makes a hockey player better — more ice, a higher-level team, a longer commute, or the right culture?This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias, Mike Bonelli, and Christie Casciano-Burns sit down with Andrew Trimble, GM and co-owner of the New England Wolves Hockey Club, founder of Scoring Concepts, and author of Beyond the Scoreboard. Andrew has coached from learn-to-skate all the way to the collegiate level, giving him a rare perspective on what true development looks like at every stage of the game. In this conversation, Andrew breaks down why hockey IQ is really about finding space, how small area games and street hockey can teach decision-making better than repetitive drills, and why parents should think carefully before assuming the “best” hockey opportunity is always the one with the longest drive or flashiest logo. The crew also dives into junior hockey, billet families, player character, development-focused programs, parent communication, and the reminder that the goal is not just to build better hockey players — it is to help shape better people. In this episode, we discuss: 🏒 Why hockey IQ starts with finding space, not just skill execution 🧠 How watching full games — not just highlight clips — helps players understand how plays develop 🥅 Why small area games and street hockey are powerful development tools 🚗 How parents can balance opportunity, pressure, fun, and family life 🤝 What junior hockey coaches look for beyond talent 🏠 Why billet families and community culture matter in player development 📈 Why development should include academics, character, confidence, and life decisionsAndrew’s message is simple but powerful: every player’s path is different, and the best hockey environments are the ones that help kids grow as athletes, teammates, and people.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Beyond the Scoreboard: Andrew Trimble on Building Better Hockey Players — and Better People🎧 Listen now and share this episode with a hockey parent, coach, or player who needs a reminder that development is bigger than the scoreboard. #OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #HockeyIQ #JuniorHockey #HockeyDevelopment #NewEnglandWolves #AndrewTrimble #SmallAreaGames #HockeyCulture #BeyondTheScoreboard #ADM #StreetHockey #PlayerDevelopmentClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey.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 New PWHL Chapter in Las Vegas (A Day in the Life Series)
3w ago00:48:48Tap to summarize🏒 What happens when you win a championship, celebrate the biggest season of your career—and then learn that your entire professional future may be changing?In the first Day in the Life episode of the new season, Olympic gold medalist and Walter Cup champion Hayley Scamurra joins Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli to discuss her next major chapter: signing a three-year agreement with the PWHL’s new Las Vegas expansion team.Hayley takes listeners inside a fast-moving expansion process filled with complicated rules, major career decisions, emotional goodbyes, and exciting new possibilities. She explains why Las Vegas felt like the right opportunity, how her relationship with general manager Domi DiMaggio and head coach Kim Weiss came full circle, and why she is ready to take on a more visible leadership role.The conversation also explores the realities of professional women’s hockey—from public salary information and cross-country moves to offseason training, adapting to a new market, and helping younger players learn what it truly means to become a professional.Most importantly, Hayley shares an encouraging reminder for every young athlete navigating change: the next part of your journey may be opening a door you cannot see yet. In this episode:🏆 Hayley reflects on winning the Walter Cup and celebrating with family 🎰 Why she signed a three-year deal with the Las Vegas expansion team 📋 How the PWHL expansion and player-selection process worked 💔 The mixed emotions of leaving a Montreal organization she loved 📈 How Hayley’s championship season increased her confidence and value 🤝 Why relationships and first impressions matter throughout a hockey career 🏒 Her vision for mentoring rookies and building a strong team culture 💰 Hayley’s perspective on salary transparency in professional women’s hockey ☀️ The excitement—and logistics—of moving to Las Vegas 💪 How she knew her body and mind were ready to begin training again ❤️ The role Nick Stoop and Hayley’s family play in supporting her career 🎯 Why she is staying present before setting her next major goalWhether you are a young player facing a new team, a parent helping an athlete navigate uncertainty, or a fan following the continued growth of professional women’s hockey, this episode offers an honest look at change, leadership, resilience, and opportunity.Subscribe to Our Girls Play Hockey and follow Hayley’s journey as she helps build a new PWHL organization from the ground up.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Hayley Scamurra’s Next Chapter: Leadership, Change, and Building Something New in Las VegasHave a question for the show? Email team@ourkidsplayhockey.com.#OurGirlsPlayHockey #HayleyScamurra #PWHL #WomensHockey #GirlsHockey #LasVegasHockey #HockeyLeadership #WalterCup #ProfessionalHockey #HockeyDevelopment #FemaleAthletes #DayInTheLifeClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey.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 Mind Mapping Can Transform Your Hockey Mindset with Pete Fry
3w ago00:10:25Tap to summarize🧠 What if you could begin preparing for your best game before you even stepped onto the ice?In this episode of The Ride to the Rink, Lee is joined by goaltending and mindset expert Pete to introduce young athletes to mind mapping—a simple but powerful exercise that can help players visualize success, strengthen their confidence, and prepare mentally for tryouts, big games, and pressure-filled moments.Pete shares how he used this exercise with a goaltender preparing for a championship game. By writing down what he wanted to see, hear, and feel, the goalie created a clear mental picture of the performance he wanted to deliver. Lee and Pete then walk listeners through how they can build a mind map of their own. 🏒 In this episode, young athletes will learn: How to create a mind map before a game, tryout, or important event Why players should include what they want to see, hear, and feel How visualization can help make a big moment feel more familiar What to do when a negative thought interrupts their confidence Why recognizing a negative thought is already an important victory How to replace “I can” with the stronger statement “I am” Why mental skills deserve practice just like skating, shooting, and saves Pete also offers a memorable way to understand negative thinking: your mind is like a garden. When you intentionally plant confident and constructive thoughts, you give those thoughts room to grow. When a negative thought appears, acknowledge it, swat it away, and return your attention to the picture you want to create.This exercise is not only for hockey. Young athletes can use mind mapping before a school presentation, recital, test, performance, or any situation in which they want to feel prepared and confident.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Mind Mapping Can Help Young Hockey Players Build Confidence🎧 Listen together on the ride to the rink, then grab a piece of paper and create your own powerful-game mind map.No matter where you are in your hockey journey, we believe in you—and you should too.#TheRideToTheRink #YouthHockey #HockeyMindset #MentalPerformance #SportsConfidence #HockeyTryouts #Visualization #GoalieMindset #YoungAthletes #OurKidsPlayHockeyClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey.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 Kids Play Goalie: Pete Fry on Building an Unshakable Goalie Mindset
3w ago00:52:17Tap to summarize🥅 What separates a talented goalie from one who consistently performs under pressure? According to renowned mental performance coach Pete Fry, the answer often begins with the picture that goaltender holds in their mind.Pete Fry—known throughout hockey as “The Goalie Mindset Guy”—joins Lee Elias and Christie Casciano Burns for a powerful conversation about confidence, visualization, resilience, preparation, and the mental demands of playing one of the most challenging positions in sports.A former WHL All-Star, NHL draft pick, and professional goaltender, Pete has worked with athletes across the NHL, AHL, CHL, NCAA, international hockey, and other professional sports. He shares lessons from his own playing career, including how limiting beliefs affected his opportunity after being drafted by the New Jersey Devils—and how that experience led him to dedicate his life to mastering the mental side of performance. In this episode, Pete explains why goalies do not simply react to what is happening around them. They often react to the images, sounds, expectations, and stories playing inside their own heads.🏒 Inside the episode: How visualization and “mind mapping” can prepare goalies for pressure Why positive thinking must always be followed by meaningful action How to shrink negative mental images before a big game A practical reset routine after allowing a goal Why water, breathing, posture, and smiling can help reset the brain How coaches accidentally plant negative thoughts in young goalies Why parents should avoid becoming postgame statisticians The difference between an athlete mindset and a fan mindset Why goalies should learn to welcome breakaways, penalties, and difficult moments How a goalie’s body language can influence the entire bench Why parents should support their child’s right to dream big Pete also shares examples involving NHL and elite goaltenders, including Stuart Skinner, Jakub Dobeš, Mads Søgaard, Carter Hart, Carson Bjarnason, and Josh Ravensbergen. He explains how mental rehearsal, confident language, and purposeful body language can help a goaltender prepare for the next shot instead of replaying the last one.The message for young goalies is simple but powerful:Good goal, bad goal—who cares? The only thing that matters is the next shot and the next save.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Young Goalies Can Build Confidence, Handle Pressure, and Reset After a Goal🎧 Listen now and discover how goalies, parents, and coaches can build a stronger, calmer, and more resilient mindset—on the ice and in life.Learn more about Pete Fry, his books, speaking, mindset coaching, and goalie-parent course at PeteFry.net.Have a question for the show? Email team@ourkidsplayhockey.com or use the text link accompanying this episode.Keep dreaming big, keep doing the work, and keep building the mindset that allows young athletes to thrive.#OurKidsPlayGoalie #GoalieMindset #YouthHockey #HockeyGoalie #GoalieParents #MentalPerformance #SportsPsychology #HockeyConfidence #GoalieTraining #YouthSports #HockeyCoaching #PeteFryClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey.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 on Building the Will to Win
4w ago00:36:26Tap to summarize🏒 How do young athletes develop the desire to win — without losing their love for the game?In this episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, Lee Elias and Olympic gold medalist and PWHL Walter Cup champion Hayley Scamurra dive into one of the most important conversations in youth sports: how girls hockey players can build competitiveness, resilience, and a healthy will to win.Winning matters. Competing matters. But for young athletes, especially in youth hockey, the scoreboard can’t be the only thing that defines success. Lee and Hayley explore how parents and coaches can help players cultivate effort, passion, and confidence while still keeping the game fun, meaningful, and development-focused.✨ In this episode, we discuss: 🏆 Why the desire to win is a skill that develops differently for every athlete 💪 How Hayley’s competitive mindset grew through hockey, soccer, tennis, and sibling rivalry 🗣️ The difference between criticism and constructive criticism 🚗 Why the car ride home should not become a coaching session ⏳ Hayley’s “24-hour rule” for parents and athletes after emotional games 🥈 What losing an Olympic gold medal game taught Hayley about resilience 🎯 Why process goals matter more than obsessing over one final outcome 🤝 How parents, coaches, and teammates can help young players take the next step after disappointment Hayley shares powerful perspective from the highest levels of the game, including the emotional weight of winning and losing on the Olympic stage and in the PWHL. Her message for young players is clear: losing hurts, but it can also prepare you for the moments you’re working toward.This episode is a must-listen for hockey parents, coaches, and girls who want to compete hard, grow through adversity, and understand what it really means to build a champion mindset.🎧 Listen now and share this episode with a hockey family, coach, or player who needs the reminder that winning big starts with learning, losing, growing, and showing up again.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Building the Will to Win: What Girls Hockey Players, Parents, and Coaches Need to KnowHave a question or episode idea? Email us at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com or use the link in the episode description to send us a message.#OurGirlsPlayHockey #GirlsHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #WomenInHockey #HayleyScamurra #HockeyMindset #YouthSports #HockeyDevelopment #PWHL #TeamUSA #HockeyLife #FemaleAthletes #Resilience #ChampionMindsetClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey.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: Zechariah Thomas of Swift Hockey on Why Your Hockey Stick Doesn’t Make You Better — You Do
4w ago00:09:38Tap 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!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey.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
Jun 1800:44:48Tap 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!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey.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
Jun 1600:43:28Tap 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!Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey.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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