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Our Kids Play Hockey: The Ride To The Rink: Building Your Off-Season Hockey Habits

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The birds are chirping, the seasons winding downand that means its the perfect time to start thinking about how to build a better hockey player this off-season.In this episode of Ride to the Rink, Lee and Mike dive into how players (and parents) can start planning a development calendar that fits real life and drives real growth. From simple 20-minute habits like daily push-ups or shooting pucks, to blocking out time in a shared Google Calendar, its all about building consistency, not cramming in ice time.Youll also hear: Why structured planning beats winging it every time How daily efforteven 15 minutesadds up in a big way Tips for integrating hockey into your lifestyle without burning out Why the off-ice work matters just as much (if not more) than spring tournamentsWhether your player wants to hit the next level or just stay sharp during the off-season, this short ride is packed with advice for setting goals, building habits, and staying balanced. Because greatnesson the ice or offstarts with what you do every day.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!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

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Our Kids Play Hockey: The Power of Role Models in Girls Hockey with Olympian Tessa Bonhomme

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From the outdoor rinks of Sudbury to the heights of Olympic glory, Tessa Bonhomme has lived nearly every chapter of a hockey dreamand shes still writing new ones.In this powerful episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, Tessa joins Lee, Sherri, and Mike for a heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation about the journey from just wanting to play to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in hockey.Tessa opens up about:Her path from a neighborhood daycare game to captaining Team CanadaThe moment being cut sparked her fire to chase national team dreamsThe power of representationand the female role model who changed everythingHer transition into broadcasting and how it mirrors life in a locker roomWhat todays youth coaches and parents can do to actually grow the womens gamePlus: stories of pranks, parents with guitars, being a grocery stick, and why just turning on the game might be the biggest step forward we can all take.This episode is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and love for the game. Whether youre a parent, player, coach, or fandont miss it.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! The Puckaround Pro Training Puck is being called the best off-ice puck ever same weight, size, and feel as the real thing. Perfect for training in the driveway or on the outdoor rink. Use code OKPH at hockeywraparound.com for a special discount on a 2-pack just for our listeners.Lets puck-around and find out. 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

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Our Kids Play Hockey: The Ride to The Rink: You Don’t Need Permission to Dream Big

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Why You Should Never Let Anyone Tell You You Wont Make ItOn this ride, Lee, Christie, and Mike get real about one of the most common and harmful things kids in hockey (and beyond) hear: Youll never make it. Whether its a coach, a parent, or even your own doubts, this episode is a rallying cry for young athletes to chase their dreams and embrace the journey with eyes wide open and skates on the ice.We talk about why dreaming big matters, how to handle criticism, what it really takes to succeed, and why the path might change and thats okay. This episode is all about believing in yourself, putting in the work, and owning your journey, no matter where it leads.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! The Puckaround Pro Training Puck is being called the best off-ice puck ever same weight, size, and feel as the real thing. Perfect for training in the driveway or on the outdoor rink. Use code OKPH at hockeywraparound.com for a special discount on a 2-pack just for our listeners.Lets puck-around and find out. 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

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Our Kids Play Hockey: Are You Cut Out To Be A Coach? Ask The Experts!

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This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, Christie takes over the host seat to ask the big question: what does it really take to be a great coach in youth hockey?With Mike and Lee in the hot seat, we dive deep into the reality of coachingfar beyond Xs and Os. From balancing passion and pressure to dealing with criticism, managing parents, and constantly learning, they break down the challenges and rewards that come with the title of Coach.Whether youre thinking about coaching for the first time or have years behind the bench, this episode is full of candid stories, practical insights, and hard-earned wisdom about what makes a coach successfulnot just in wins, but in shaping better athletes and people.In this episode, we cover: The unexpected ways coaches get startedand stay in the game Why the best coaches never stop learning How emotional intelligence and communication are just as important as strategy What coaching parents need to know before signing up Why passion isnt always enoughand what it really takes to commit The role of certifications and what those coaching levels actually meanFrom locker room lessons to life skills, this conversation pulls back the curtain on coaching youth hockey in todays worldand why its one of the most challenging, yet meaningful, roles in the sport. Got questions or thinking about coaching yourself? Drop us a note at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com or connect with us in the Our Kids Play Hockey Facebook group!Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! The Puckaround Pro Training Puck is being called the best off-ice puck ever same weight, size, and feel as the real thing. Perfect for training in the driveway or on the outdoor rink. Use code OKPH at hockeywraparound.com for a special discount on a 2-pack just for our listeners.Lets puck-around and find out. 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

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