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Our Kids Play Hockey: The Ride To The Rink: A Thanksgiving Tradition From Our Hockey Family To Yours!

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This week, were giving thanks for YOU, our listeners, our incredible hockey community, and the five amazing years of Our Kids Play Hockey! Join hosts Lee Elias, Christy Casciano-Burns, and Mike Bonelli for a heartwarming Thanksgiving special thats all about gratitude, laughter, and celebrating how far this podcast (and our hockey families) have come.In this special holiday edition, the team shares: Reflections on five years of growing the OKPH community Heartfelt gratitude for listeners, guests, and hockey parents everywhere A behind-the-scenes peek at the amazing crew (shoutout to producer Katelynn, editor Xavier, and Our Girls Play Hockey co-host Haley Scamurra!) Why the hockey community means so much and what keeps them inspired week after weekPlus a fun reminder to check out the Wraparound Roundtable Giveaway happening every Wednesday, and some tips for surviving the youth hockey holiday tournament chaos!So grab a slice of pie (or your travel coffee mug for the next rink run) and spend this Thanksgiving with your extended hockey family. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: A Season of Thanks and Hockey! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Our Kids Play Hockey!#OurKidsPlayHockey #HockeyFamily #YouthHockey #ThanksgivingEpisode #Gratitude #HockeyParents #HockeyPodcast #HockeyLife #OKPH #HockeyCommunityClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena 26 available now 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 Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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Our Kids Play Hockey: The Car Ride Is Still Not For Coaching

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Every hockey parent has been there. The game ends, emotions run high, and before you know it the coaching starts before the gears even off. In one of our most revisited and requested topics, Lee, Mike, and Christie return to a fan-favorite message: the car ride is STILL not for coaching.In this heartfelt follow-up, the trio breaks down why post-game analysis in the car can damage your relationship with your player and what to do instead. From anxious parents to over-enthusiastic dads (and yes, near-accidents involving coaching boards ), this episode brings humor, honesty, and real-world strategies to one of youth hockeys trickiest habits. Highlights include:Why parents coach from the car (and how to stop)The difference between talking and coachingHow to make the car a safe space for your playerTips for coaches on setting car-ride boundaries earlyThe three phrases your kid actually needs to hear before every gameAnd a story involving Metallica, hockey homework, and hard-earned wisdom Whether youre a coach, parent, or player, this episode is a reminder: your voice matters most when your kid wants to hear it. Let the rink be for hockey and the ride home for connection. Have a question or story like todays listener letter? Send it to team@ourkidsplayhockey.com we might feature it on a future episode! Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog:The Car Ride Is Still Not for Coaching Why Parents Need to Hit the Brakes#HockeyParenting #YouthHockey #ParentCoachBalance #HockeyFamily #OurKidsPlayHockeyClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena 26 available now 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 Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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Our Kids Play Hockey: Giveaway: From Beer League To Viral Saves: Meet Rspike20, The Purple Goalie

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This week on the Wraparound Roundtable, we sit down with one of the most colorful personalities in hockey literally. Known online as RSpike20, the Purple Goalie has taken the beer league world (and Instagram) by storm with his hilarious skits, micd-up moments, and genuine love for the game. In this episode, we dive into:How a love for the Lightning sparked his late start in hockeyWhat its like learning to play goal as an adult and turning that journey into contentHis creative process behind viral videos and his signature purple personaThe tight-knit support of the local hockey community and fans who recognize him at the rinkWhat most people dont understand about goaltending (hint: stretch more!)Advice for young creators dreaming of turning their passion into contentBehind-the-scenes stories, including the goalie creator game youve probably already seen! RSpike20 might have started from rec league, but his mission to spread fun, positivity, and passion through hockey content is making a major impact all while fully dressed 60 minutes before puck drop. GIVEAWAY ALERT:This weeks prize: Green Biscuit + Puck Around + Hockey Wraparound (courtesy of RSpike20) Two episodes weekly = Two chances to win 10 total episodes = 10 shots at our massive grand prize Enter now at HockeyNeverStops.comClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena 26 available now 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 Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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Our Kids Play Hockey: Giveaway Beyond The Dangles: Pavel Barber On Obsession, Growth & The Truth About Skill Development

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Welcome to another Wraparound Roundtable our holiday special series where we spotlight the biggest creators in the game and give away major prizes!This week, were joined by the one and only Pavel Barber stickhandling phenom, skills coach, and one of the most recognized names in online hockey content. Giveaway Alert:Every episode = a chance to win a Green Biscuit + Puck AroundThis weeks multiplier: A Goalie Wraparound (Pavels pick!) Head to HockeyNeverStops.com and enter now! In this episode, we cover:Pavels start in content creation: from random video posts to global recognitionWhy passion and obsession not views drive his creativityHis coaching side: What skills really matter in a game (hint: not flashy toe drags)The mental side of content creation and helping kids through hockeyWhat he learned from working with Itaguchi and players with limited resourcesA powerful message for kids: Its not about being viral. Its about being resourceful, consistent, and loving the processWhy the boring basics matter more than any highlight reel moveHis own childhood obsession with the game, and how the joy of skating still hits just as hard today Whether youre a player, parent, or creator, this episode is packed with real talk and rare insights from one of hockeys most impactful minds. Follow Pavel: @heybarber | @pavelbarbertraining for the game-relevant stuff REMINDER: There are two Roundtable episodes every week and every entry = another shot at the grand prize. 10 episodes. 10 chances to win. Thousands in gear.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena 26 available now 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 Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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Our Kids Play Hockey: The Ride To The Rink: 10 Ways To See The Ice Like A Pro: Situational Awareness In Youth Hockey

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Ever wonder what separates good hockey players from great ones? Its not just skating or shooting its how they see the game. In this quick but powerful mini-episode, Lee and Mike dive deep into one of hockeys most underrated superpowers: situational awareness.From blue-line turnovers to risky rushes, goalie decisions to smart dump-ins, this episode breaks down how learning to zoom out and see the full 200x80 sheet can transform a young players game and make coaches trust them more. In This Episode:Why goals rarely start where you think they do The dangers of far-blue-line turnovers (and how to avoid them)What situational awareness really means for players, goalies, and coachesHow to stop being a liability and start being the player coaches want on the iceWhy sometimes the smartest move is the simplest one Whether youre a player learning the ropes or a coach trying to teach smarter hockey, this episode will change how you see every shift. Tune in, take notes, and remember: great hockey isnt just about playing hard its about playing smart. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Seeing the Whole Ice Why Situational Awareness is the Smartest Skill in Youth Hockey#YouthHockey #SituationalAwareness #HockeyIQ #CoachingTips #PlayerDevelopment #RideToTheRink #OurKidsPlayHockeyClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena 26 available now 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 Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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Our Kids Play Hockey: Our Girls Play Hockey: Do Girls Take Hockey Coaching More Literally Than Boys?

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Do young girls take coaching more literally than boys? Thats the big question we dig into on this weeks episode of Our Girls Play Hockey!Lee, Mike, and Team USAs Hayley Scamurra share their coaching insights and personal experiences on how language, confidence, and context impact the way girls receive and process feedback compared to boys.From locker room dynamics to building trust, the panel gets real about what works (and what doesnt) when helping young female players thrive and why its not about coaching them differently, but coaching them better. Highlights from this episode:Why young girls often follow instructions to the letter and how to encourage creativity without causing confusionThe pressures girls feel in co-ed teams and how that shapes their approach to mistakesSpecific language swaps coaches can use to make instructions clearer and more effectiveThe importance of trust, body language, and context when coaching young female athletesWhy positive feedback must be earned and how to balance encouragement with accountabilityWhether youre a coach, parent, or player, this conversation will spark new ideas on how to support the next generation of girls in hockey. What do you think? Email us at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com or text us using the link in the description. Wed love to feature your thoughts in a future episode! Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Do Girls Take Hockey Coaching More Literally Than Boys?#GirlsHockey #YouthHockey #CoachingTips #HockeyParents #PWHL #WomensHockey #OurKidsPlayHockeyClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena 26 available now 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 Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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Our Kids Play Hockey: The Hidden Stress Of Being A Hockey Parent

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Feeling the weight of being a hockey parent? Youre not alone. In this heartfelt and honest episode, Lee Elias, Christie Casciano-Burns, and Mike Bonelli open up about the mental and emotional load that comes with youth hockey the long weekends, the money, the pressure, and the expectations we quietly carry. In this conversation:Why so many parents tie their own worth to their kids performance The guilt, stress, and second-guessing that come after every gameHow money, time, and competition fuel anxiety for hockey familiesWhy behaviornot outcomesshould be your real win metricWhat emotional resilience really looks like at home and at the rinkWhy family first isnt just a saying its a sanity saver Key moments include:Christies powerful reminder that youth hockey is the good old days.Lees story of skipping practice to prioritize family and why it mattered more.Mikes candid reflections on managing expectations as both coach and parent.At the end of the day, this episode is a deep breath for every parent whos ever thought, Am I doing enough? Spoiler: You are. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: The Mental Load of Being a Hockey Parent: Managing Pressure, Guilt & Joy Listen, laugh, and remember youre not crazy, the hockey world is.#OurKidsPlayHockey #HockeyParenting #YouthHockey #SportsParenting #MentalHealthInSports #ParentPerspective #ChristieCascianoBurns #LeeElias #MikeBonelli #HockeyLife #FamilyFirst #YouthSportsBalanceClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena 26 available now 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 Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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Our Kids Play Hockey: Giveaway: Breaking The Mold (and Ea Nhl): Hintsyy On Roller Hockey, Glitches, And Growing A Creative Life

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On this episode of The Wraparound Roundtable, we roll into an incredible conversation with Hintsyy, a roller hockey creator whos grown a community from the blacktop to the controller and has become one of the funniest, most creative voices in hockey content today. Known for breaking Chel (EA Sports NHL) in the most hilarious ways and building up the roller hockey scene online, Hintsyy shares how he transitioned from ice to inline during the COVID lockdown and how it turned into a passion-fueled mission to showcase the game in a whole new light. What youll hear in this episode:How a pandemic pivot turned into a passion for roller hockeyThe culture of roller vs. ice hockey and why both are vital to the sports growthHis creative process for making content (and why you shouldnt chase views)The best and worst of breaking NHL on a console Real talk on the creator grind, community, and what success really looks likeBehind the scenes with creators like Nasher, Kazxi, and Mr. Heffey and why theyre not just good at content, but great people If you are truly obsessed with something and do it the right way there are enough people in the world that will love it. It just takes time. This Weeks Giveaway Includes:Green BiscuitPuck Around+ a Hockey Wraparound, handpicked by Hintsyy! Enter now at hockeywraparound.com Click the Wraparound Roundtable button. REMEMBER:We drop TWO episodes every week thats TWO chances to win weekly and TEN total grand prize entries this season! Tune in next week for the next two episodes! Grand Prize = A loaded hockey gear package including a Sparx Skate Sharpener, blade shades, Green Biscuit packs, deodorizers, Heads Up Hockey, Hockey Wraparound products, and more. Follow @hintsyy everywhere you scroll for stunning inline clips and hilarious Chel chaos.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena 26 available now 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 Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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