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Our Kids Play Hockey: What Youth Hockey Can Learn From How Nhl Players Develop With Flyers Director Of Player Development Riley

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Ever wonder what player development really means beyond the buzzword?This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, we sit down with Riley Armstrong, the Director of Player Development for the Philadelphia Flyers, to talk about how great players are truly made from youth hockey to the pros.Rileys journey is one few can replicate: from figure skating lessons taught by his mom in Saskatchewan to an NHL coaching role recommended personally by Flyers GM Danny Brire. His story is a masterclass in patience, precision, and purpose. In this episode, youll learn:Why figure skating (yes, figure skating!) builds elite skaters and confident playersThe biggest time and money mistakes parents make and what to do insteadThe truth about tournaments, burnout, and how pros use their summers to really improveThe importance of coaching quality over chasing top-10 teamsWhy the best development happens when kids are having fun and how music can helpHow NHL players like Tyson Foerster and Bobby Brink used skating to change their careersWhether youre a hockey parent, a coach, or a young player with big dreams, this episode breaks down what separates busy development from meaningful development and how to focus on what truly matters. Listen now and start seeing development the way the NHL does. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog:How NHL Pros Develop (And What That Means for Youth Players) with Flyers' Director of Player Development Riley Armstrong#OurKidsPlayHockey #HockeyDevelopment #RileyArmstrong #PhiladelphiaFlyers #YouthHockey #PowerSkating #HockeyParents #PlayerDevelopment #SkatingSkills #YouthSportsClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! Big newsDangle Pro is here, the worlds first mixed-reality stickhandling trainer. Using Meta Quest, players dangle through live 3D obstacles, earn points, and build faster hands with their head up. Officially licensed by the NHL and trusted by USA Hockey, its the future of training.Sign up at SenseArena.com/OKPH with code OKPH for $25 off an annual subscription. Have 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 Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Website: Our Kids Play Hockey

Our Kids Play Hockey: How Nhl Pros Develop (and What That Means For Youth Players) With Flyers Director Of Player Development

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Ever wonder what player development really means beyond the buzzword?This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, we sit down with Riley Armstrong, the Director of Player Development for the Philadelphia Flyers, to talk about how great players are truly made from youth hockey to the pros.Rileys journey is one few can replicate: from figure skating lessons taught by his mom in Saskatchewan to an NHL coaching role recommended personally by Flyers GM Danny Brire. His story is a masterclass in patience, precision, and purpose. In this episode, youll learn:Why figure skating (yes, figure skating!) builds elite skaters and confident playersThe biggest time and money mistakes parents make and what to do insteadThe truth about tournaments, burnout, and how pros use their summers to really improveThe importance of coaching quality over chasing top-10 teamsWhy the best development happens when kids are having fun and how music can helpHow NHL players like Tyson Foerster and Bobby Brink used skating to change their careersWhether youre a hockey parent, a coach, or a young player with big dreams, this episode breaks down what separates busy development from meaningful development and how to focus on what truly matters. Listen now and start seeing development the way the NHL does. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog:How NHL Pros Develop (And What That Means for Youth Players) with Flyers' Director of Player Development Riley Armstrong#OurKidsPlayHockey #HockeyDevelopment #RileyArmstrong #PhiladelphiaFlyers #YouthHockey #PowerSkating #HockeyParents #PlayerDevelopment #SkatingSkills #YouthSportsClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! Big newsDangle Pro is here, the worlds first mixed-reality stickhandling trainer. Using Meta Quest, players dangle through live 3D obstacles, earn points, and build faster hands with their head up. Officially licensed by the NHL and trusted by USA Hockey, its the future of training.Sign up at SenseArena.com/OKPH with code OKPH for $25 off an annual subscription. Have 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 Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Website: Our Kids Play Hockey

Our Kids Play Hockey: The Ride To The Rink: Inside The Bauer Hub Teamsnap’s New Way To Level Up Your Game!

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Ready to make your hockey game stronger on and off the ice?In this episode of The Ride to the Rink, the crew welcomes Pete, CEO of TeamSnap, to talk about their exciting new partnership with Bauer Hockey and the launch of the Bauer Hub inside the TeamSnap app! Pete breaks down how this new hub is helping players, parents, and coaches learn together with on-ice drills, performance tips, coaching plans, and even interactive challenges that make learning fun. Whether youre a kid who loves hockey, a coach looking for new drills, or a parent who wants to help your player grow, this ones packed with takeaways. Highlights include:What the Bauer Hub is and how to find it in the TeamSnap appHow the #SnapToIceChallenge lets players show off their skills and win scholarships Why showing up, working hard, and keeping a growth mindset matter in both hockey and lifeTips for coaches and parents to make practice more organized and funIts not just about training its about becoming the best version of yourself, one skate stride at a time. Check out the Bauer Hub in your TeamSnap app and tag your videos with #SnapToIceChallenge for a chance to win! Subscribe to The Ride to the Rink for more inspiring stories and hockey wisdom every week. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How TeamSnap and Bauer Are Changing the Game for Hockey Families#HockeyTraining #TeamSnap #BauerHub #YouthHockey #SnapToIceChallenge #HockeyParents #TheRideToTheRinkClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! Big newsDangle Pro is here, the worlds first mixed-reality stickhandling trainer. Using Meta Quest, players dangle through live 3D obstacles, earn points, and build faster hands with their head up. Officially licensed by the NHL and trusted by USA Hockey, its the future of training.Sign up at SenseArena.com/OKPH with code OKPH for $25 off an annual subscription. Have 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 Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Website: Our Kids Play Hockey

Our Kids Play Hockey: Our Girls Play Hockey Gabbie Hughes On Resilience, Leadership, And Mental Health In Hockey

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What does it really mean to be tough in hockey?In this episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, PWHL Ottawa star Gabbie Hughes joins Hayley and Lee to open up about her journey from Minnesota pond hockey to professional playand her fight to bring mental health into the conversation through Sophies Squad.Awarded the 2023 Hockey Humanitarian Award, Gabbie proves that leadership goes far beyond the ice. She shares the real story behind Sophies Squad, the pressures young athletes face, and how vulnerability can be the strongest skill in your game. Highlights Include: How Gabbie turned early doubts into a Division I and pro hockey career The powerful story of Sophies Squad and its mission to support young athletes Rethinking toughness in hockeywhy emotions are strength, not weakness Practical mental health strategies for players, coaches, and parents Life beyond the rink: finding identity outside of being just a hockey player This is more than another episodeits a blueprint for creating healthier teams, stronger athletes, and a more supportive hockey community. Listen now and join the movement to end the stigma around mental health in sports. Learn more about Sophies Squad at sophiessquad.org Want a written version of this episode you can reference anytime?Check out our companion blog:Beyond the Ice: Gabby Hughes on Hockey, Mental Health, and the Power of Sophies Squad#HockeyMentalHealth #SophiesSquad #AthleteWellness #OurGirlsPlayHockey #PWHLOttawaClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! Big newsDangle Pro is here, the worlds first mixed-reality stickhandling trainer. Using Meta Quest, players dangle through live 3D obstacles, earn points, and build faster hands with their head up. Officially licensed by the NHL and trusted by USA Hockey, its the future of training.Sign up at SenseArena.com/OKPH with code OKPH for $25 off an annual subscription. Have 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 Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Website: Our Kids Play Hockey