Our Kids Play Hockey

Our Kids Play Hockey

Our Kids Play Hockey

Episodes 538
Avg. Duration 38m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (69)
Since Oct 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
Consistency
82%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

S1E533 The Ride to the Rink: Mike Knuble on Why Kids Need to Get Outside and Just Play Hockey

Jun 13, 2026 9m Transcript

🏒 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…

S1E532 Former NHLer Mike Knuble Returns: How Parents and Coaches Can Help Kids Compete Without Losing the Love of Hockey

Jun 11, 2026 1h 23m Transcript

🏒 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…

S1E531 Our Girls Play Hockey – The Road to a Walter Cup Championship Part 2 (Hayley Scamurra’s Day in the Life)

Jun 09, 2026 56m Transcript

🏆 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,…

S1E530 The Work Behind Youth Hockey Coaching - Fun, Fundamentals, and Accountability with Coach Tre Berg

Jun 06, 2026 1h Transcript

🏒 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…

Team GG at Wish Cup: Inside the Wish Cup, Creator Culture, and Growing the Game

Jun 04, 2026 44m Transcript

🏒 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…

S1E528 Our Girls Play Hockey - The Road to a Walter Cup Championship Part 1(Hayley Scamurra Day in the Life)

Jun 02, 2026 38m Transcript

🏆 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…

S1E527 The Ride to The Rink: How Young Hockey Players Can Train Smarter This Offseason with Andrew Alberts

May 30, 2026 16m Transcript

🏒 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…

S1E526 Former NHLer Andrew Alberts Explains the Best Offseason Plan for Youth Hockey Players

May 28, 2026 58m Transcript

🏒 Should your young hockey player train all summer… or put the bag away and just be a kid?On this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias welcomes back Andrew “Albie” Alberts — nine-year NHL…

S1E525 Angie Lion on Emotional Intelligence, Team Culture, and Raising Resilient Hockey Players

May 26, 2026 1h 1m Transcript

🧠 What if the most important hockey skill your child learns this season has nothing to do with skating, shooting, or scoring?This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias, Mike Bonelli, and Christie…

S1E524 The Ride to The Rink: How to Handle Hockey Nerves, Pressure, and Pregame Anxiety

May 23, 2026 13m Transcript

🏒 Ever feel nervous before a game, unsure of yourself in the locker room, or like your emotions are getting in the way of how you want to play? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken.On this…

S1E523 Fan Mail - Your Kid Loves Hockey but Lacks Confidence in New Situations

May 21, 2026 52m Transcript

🏒 What do you do when your child loves hockey, has the skill, makes the higher-level team… but freezes when everything feels new?In this fan mail episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias, Christie…

S1E522 Our Kids Play Hockey Is Growing! - New Ways to Watch, Connect, and Be Heard

May 19, 2026 8m Transcript

🏒 Our Kids Play Hockey is growing — and this micro edition is all about YOU.In this quick community update, Lee shares some exciting new ways hockey families, players, coaches, and listeners around…

S1E521 The Ride to The Rink: Scott Howes on Hockey IQ, Video Review & Smarter Hockey Habits

May 16, 2026 10m Transcript

🎥 Most young hockey players watch highlights. The best players? They study the game.On this episode of The Ride To The Rink, Lee, Christie, and Mike welcome former pro player and youth coach Scott…

S1E520 Undrafted to Pro: Scott Howes on Resilience, Rejection & Reality

May 14, 2026 1h 12m Transcript

🏒 What if not making the “top team” was actually the best thing that could happen to a young hockey player?This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee, Christie, and Mike sit down with former pro hockey…

S1E519 Our Girls Play Hockey: Score More Goals - "Hat Trick" Hayley Scamurra’s Net-Front Masterclass

May 12, 2026 58m Transcript

🏒 Three goals. Two minutes and 44 seconds. One historic night for Hayley Scamurra.In this episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, the crew breaks down Hayley’s incredible PWHL hat trick — the fastest in…

S1E518 The Ride to The Rink: Stay or Go? How to Decide If It’s Time to Play at a Higher Level

May 09, 2026 6m Transcript

🏒 Thinking about moving up to the next level in hockey? Before you decide… listen to this.On this episode of The Ride to the Rink, Christie, Mike, and Lee tackle a question so many young players (and…

S1E517 From Sweden to Your Rink: My Kid Is the Best on the Team… Now What? (Parent Dilemma Solved)

May 07, 2026 47m Transcript

🏒 What happens when your kid becomes the best player on the team… and there’s no one left to chase?It sounds like a dream—but for many hockey parents, it quickly turns into a big question: Is my…

S1E516 Our Girls Play Hockey: PWHL Playoffs - A Day in the Life with Haley Scamurra

May 05, 2026 55m Transcript

🔥 What does it really take to go from Olympic gold medalist… to chasing a pro championship just months later?In this Day in the Life episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, we go inside the world of Haley…

S1E515 The Ride to The Rink: Pressure to Power - Turning Your Parents’ Words Into Confidence

May 02, 2026 13m Transcript

🚗💭 Ever hear something from your parents right before a game… and it just doesn’t sit right?On this episode of The Ride To The Rink, we’re diving into the messages players hear before they step out…

S1E514 3 Things You SHOULDN'T Say To Your Kids Before a Game

Apr 30, 2026 52m Transcript

🏒 What you say before the game matters more than you think…We’ve all been there — the car ride to the rink, the final words before your child heads into the locker room. You want to motivate them,…

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Our Kids Play Hockey has published 538 episodes since October 2020, covering topics in Hockey, Kids & Family.

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