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Three hockey parents (who all work in the game) share tips, tricks, and stories for the hockey community. Featuring: 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

Our Kids Play Hockey


    • Nov 15, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Hidden Stress of Being a Hockey Parent

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 54:49 Transcription Available


    The Ride to The Rink: Why Texting Might Be Hurting Your Game — And How to Fix It

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 11:46 Transcription Available


    GIVEAWAY: Breaking the Mold (and EA NHL): Hintsyy on Roller Hockey, Glitches, and Growing a Creative Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 31:06


    On this episode of The Wraparound Roundtable, we roll into an incredible conversation with Hintsyy, a roller hockey creator who's grown a community from the blacktop to the controller — and has become one of the funniest, most creative voices in hockey content today.

    GIVEAWAY: From Gaming to Skating: Kazxi's Journey into Hockey and Content Creation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 23:59


    This week on The Wraparound Roundtable, we kick off the official 2025 season with content creator and rising hockey influencer Kazxi — and trust us, this episode is an inspiration for hockey dreamers of all ages.

    The Ride to The Rink: Unlocking Your Potential Through Mindset Changes with Coach Nick Stoop

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 10:43 Transcription Available


    Why Your Kid Should Talk to the Coach (Not You!) - With Communication Expert Jen Fry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2025 86:17 Transcription Available


    The Ride To The Rink: Don't Waste Your Tournament - Be the Teammate Who Brings Everyone Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 9:01 Transcription Available


    Inside the Influencer Era: Introducing the 2025 Wraparound Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 9:07


    Welcome back to The Wraparound Roundtable – our annual celebration of the hockey community through giveaways, gratitude, and a glimpse behind the scenes of the creators who shape your kids' hockey universe.

    The Ripple Effect of Hockey Mentorship with Coach Nick Stoop

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 67:48 Transcription Available


    Tournament Turmoil: The Real Cost of Youth Hockey Tournaments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 49:01 Transcription Available


    The Ride to the Rink: NHL Work Ethic Starts With You — Lessons From Flyers' Riley Armstrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 8:57 Transcription Available


    What separates good players from great ones? It's not talent — it's work ethic. In this inspiring episode of The Ride To The Rink, Lee and Mike sit down with Riley Armstrong, NHL Director of Player Development, to talk about what it really takes to level up your game — on and off the ice.From the long days at the rink to the unseen sacrifices parents make, Riley shares how NHL pros push through pain, fatigue, and setbacks — and how young players can learn to bring that same 100% effort every day.

    The Ride To The Rink: Handling Big Feelings From Frustration to Focus With PWHLer Gabbie Hughes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 11:25 Transcription Available


    What Youth Hockey Can Learn From How NHL Players Develop with Flyers' Director of Player Development Riley Armstrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 63:09 Transcription Available


    The Ride to The Rink: Inside the Bauer Hub - TeamSnap's New Way to Level Up Your Game!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 9:34 Transcription Available


    Our Girls Play Hockey - Gabbie Hughes on Resilience, Leadership, and Mental Health in Hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 61:56 Transcription Available


    How TeamSnap Is Impacting Youth Hockey with CEO Peter Frintzilas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2025 46:40 Transcription Available


    The Ride to The Rink: Jack Han Explains the True Rewards of Hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 8:29 Transcription Available


    From the NHL to Youth Rinks: Jack Han on the Future of Player Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 66:26 Transcription Available


    The Ride to The Rink - How to Compete AND Support: Ian Shane on Why Great Goaltenders Think About Others First

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 8:59 Transcription Available


    All Caps All Her: How Jessie Thompson is Growing Women's Hockey with the Washington Capitals

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 42:41 Transcription Available


    Our Kids Play Goalie - ECAC Goalie of the Year, Ian Shane on Mindset, Adversity, And Doing Your Best

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 68:57 Transcription Available


    The Ride to The Rink: Eat Like a Pro, Play Like a Pro with Enduraphin Co-Founders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 7:24


    The Ride To The Rink - Be the Teammate Everyone Remembers: Lessons from Taylor Heise & Hayley Scamurra

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 10:02 Transcription Available


    What makes a truly great teammate? It's not just about scoring goals or making big plays—it's about how you treat the people around you.In this episode of The Ride to the Rink, PWHL stars Taylor Heise and Hayley Scamurra share powerful stories about what it means to be the kind of teammate that others never forget. From offering encouragement and building confidence to accepting challenges and learning from mistakes, they remind us that being a great teammate is about character, respect, and care for others.Taylor talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with people who lift you up and challenge you, while Hayley reflects on how different influences (both tough love and warm support) helped shape her into the player and person she is today.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why the best teammates aren't always the most skilledHow encouragement and honesty both make teams strongerThe balance between surrounding yourself with cheerleaders and challengersWhy confidence in others is just as important as confidence in yourselfThe simple ways you can make a teammate's day—on or off the iceNo matter your age or skill level, this episode is a reminder: you don't need hockey skills to be a great teammate—you just need to care.

    The Ride To The Rink - More Than a Hockey Player: Taylor Heise & Hayley Scamurra on Identity and Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 10:19 Transcription Available


    It's easy to get caught up in hockey and start thinking the sport defines who you are. But in this episode of The Ride to the Rink, two PWHL stars—Taylor Heise and Hayley Scamurra—share why you're always more than just a hockey player.They open up about the roles and hobbies that keep them grounded: being sisters, daughters, and aunts… baking, puzzles, pickleball, family time, and even online shopping. Both remind us that while hockey is important, it can't be the only thing that defines you.Parents—this one's for you too. Taylor and Hayley share wisdom on how you can support your child's hockey journey without making their performance their entire identity. The most powerful words you can say? “I love you no matter what.”What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why it's vital to build an identity beyond hockeyHow hobbies and passions outside the rink make you a better person (and player)Advice for parents on setting healthy expectations for their kidsThe importance of attitude, effort, and being a great teammate over statsHow pros like Taylor & Hayley find balance in their busy livesWhether you're a young player dreaming big or a parent navigating the hockey grind, this episode is a reminder that hockey is something you do—not who you are.

    PWHL Star Taylor Heise on Resilience, Olympic Dreams & The Future of Women's Hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 28:21 Transcription Available


    How do you balance Olympic dreams, pro hockey pressure, and still find joy in the game?

    PWHL Star Taylor Heise on Leadership, Legacy & Giving Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 31:19 Transcription Available


    The Ride to The Rink: Unlocking Creativity on Ice with Christian Grunnah

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 9:02 Transcription Available


    Power Skating Expert Christian Grunnah on Breaking Bad Habits Transforming Your Skating Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 64:18 Transcription Available


    The Ride To The Rink: Mastering the Hockey-Life Balance as a Young Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 9:10 Transcription Available


    Breaking Barriers, Building Belonging: Blake Bolden's Mission to Grow the Game of Hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 52:39 Transcription Available


    Balancing Hockey And Being A Student Athlete

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 52:06 Transcription Available


    The Ride to The Rink: Bringing Your B Game Every Night with Bobby Robins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 9:23 Transcription Available


    The Ride To The Rink - Breaking Down PWHLer and Olympian, Hayley Scamurra's Youth Hockey Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 12:10 Transcription Available


    Starting the Season Strong: Setting Your Hockey Family Up for Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 47:51 Transcription Available


    They Were Ready To Quit Hockey...Until This Changed Everything!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 40:08 Transcription Available


    The Ultimate Team Bond: 20 Years of Lessons Packed into One Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 6:57 Transcription Available


    Every great hockey season starts with one thing: team chemistry. But how do you actually build it? After two decades of leading team-building sessions for coaches, athletes, and organizations worldwide, Lee has distilled his best strategies, drills, and real-world lessons—both the wins and the hard-learned mistakes—into The Ultimate Team Building Course for Coaches. In this special micro-episode, he shares why team bonding isn't just “nice to have,” why the start of the season is the prime time to build it, and how this new online course can give you an entire season's worth of tools to strengthen trust, communication, leadership, and accountability on your team.If you've ever asked, “How can I get my players to truly work together?”—this is your playbook.

    Our Top-5 Guests Championing Girls in Youth Hockey & How They're Shaping the Game's Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 21:08 Transcription Available


    Our Top-5 Episodes w/ Expert Voices & What They Taught Us About the Bigger Picture In Youth Hockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 12:24 Transcription Available


    Our Top-5 Episodes For Youth Hockey Parents & What They Reveal About Support That Actually Helps

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 12:30 Transcription Available


    Our Top-5 Episodes for Youth Hockey Players & What They Say About Mindset, Motivation and Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 12:11 Transcription Available


    Do Early Hockey Stars Stay Ahead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 40:27 Transcription Available


    Behind A Savage Shift: The NHL Lessons Bobby Robins Is Sending to Hockey Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 33:02 Transcription Available


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