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Our Kids Play Hockey

Our Kids Play Hockey
Youth Hockey
Hockey
Youth Sports
Coaching
Player Development
NHL Sense Arena
PWHL
Teamwork
NHL
Skill Development
Mental Health
Hockey Training
Team Dynamics
Women's Hockey
Hockey IQ
Youth Development
Goaltending
Youth Hockey Development
Girls Hockey
Nutrition

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 expe... more

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Latest Episodes

🏆 What happens after you win the Walter Cup, celebrate in front of a packed Montreal crowd, meet the Buffalo Bills, and cap off one of the most historic years in women’s hockey?

In this special season finale of Our Girls Play Hockey, we close out t... more

🏒 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 longtime NHL forward Mike Knuble for a message every yo... more

🏒 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 Elias and Mike Bonelli welcome back longtime NHL f... more

🏆 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, Hayley takes us inside the PWHL Walter Cup Fina... more

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Recent Guests

Angie Lion
Author and co-founder of Black River Performance Management
Black River Performance Management
Episode: Angie Lion on Emotional Intelligence, Team Culture, and Raising Resilient Hockey Players
Scott Howes
Former pro hockey player, playoff MVP, currently coaching girls' youth hockey
Episode: Undrafted to Pro: Scott Howes on Resilience, Rejection & Reality
Aerin Frankel
Olympic gold medalist goaltender
Team USA / professional hockey
Episode: Our Girls Play Goalie: The Journey Isn’t Linear - How Aerin Frankel Became Team USA’s Backbone
Dr. Baric
Concussion expert
Episode: The Ride To The Rink: Got Your Bell Rung? Here’s What To Do Next (With Dr. Baric)
Dr. Robert Baric
Founder of myconcussiondoctor.com, concussion recovery educator
myconcussiondoctor.com
Episode: What Every Hockey Parent Needs to Know About Concussions
Rob Thorsen
Founder of the Shoulder Check Foundation and HT40 Foundation
Shoulder Check Foundation / HT40 Foundation
Episode: The Shoulder Check Movement: Changing Mental Health in Youth Hockey with Rob Thorsen
Meghan Chayka
Co-founder of Stathletes, hockey analytics expert
Stathletes
Episode: Our Girls Play Hockey: Stathlete's Meghan Chayka On The Data Behind Greatness
Karl Alzner
Former NHL defenseman known for 428 consecutive NHL games; played for Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens
NHL player (Capitals, Canadiens)
Episode: The Ride to The Rink: The Secret to Playing 400+ Games in a Row 🏒 (Karl Alzner Explains)
Haley Scamurra
Professional hockey player (Montreal before PWHL, USA Olympic gold medalist)
PWHL, USA Hockey
Episode: Our Girls Play Hockey: Life After Gold: Haley Scamurra’s Wild Return to the PWHL

Hosts

Lee M.J. Elias
Hockey entrepreneur, author, and team strategist; co-host and longtime contributor.
Mike Bonelli
USA Hockey coach and organizational consultant; co-host with deep coaching and program-management expertise.
Christie Casciano-Burns
USA Hockey columnist/author; WSYR anchor; co-host and habitually leads coaching and parenting discussions.
Lee Elias
Host; hockey entrepreneur, author, and team strategist; central to show structure and guest integration.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 130 ratings
  • What a great podcast!

    Took a listen for the first time today + I’m looking forward to listening more. Great practical advice that also can be played for the hockey kiddos is such a bonus!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mreaderkf
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast

    Update: 1 year into listening and I still love this podcast so much! I’ve learned a lot about parenting a hockey player.

    I really enjoyed listening to this podcast. I actually listened for the first time yesterday, to the episode on “How to Identify Talent at an Early Age,” my son is young and he feels discouraged that other kids are bigger and faster, but I feel confident that the sport will help my son develop into a good teammate. Talent will come with practice, but I agree that it’s import... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marthak672
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast- something for everyone.

    Great insights, wish I found it sooner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Decnuts
    United States2 years ago
  • The best

    A podcast all Hockey parents MUST listen to. Especially for the parents who know nothing about hockey and for Those who Think they know everything

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MJSmith44
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Monday Morning Coaching

    This is an excellent discussion. I wish I could send this out to all the parents on my sons team, but as the wife of one of the assistant coaches, it might not go over so well. 🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaraD920
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Audience appreciates actionable tips that can be used immediately at games and practices
Guests are often high-quality experts and players with relatable stories
Shows are well-produced and beneficial for both newcomers and seasoned hockey families
Listeners praise practical, coachable advice for parents and coaches

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#104
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#98
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#102
Germany/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#187
France/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#34
South Africa/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#42
Japan/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Angie Lion on Emotional Intelligence, Team Culture, and Raising Resilient Hockey Players
Q: What practical tools can teams use to develop EI and handle triggers in real time?
Teams can implement mood meters in locker rooms, trigger journals to identify and anticipate emotional spikes, and establish code words or hand signals for on-the-spot coaching during games or practices.
Angie Lion on Emotional Intelligence, Team Culture, and Raising Resilient Hockey Players
Q: Can you explain why EQ is considered a performance advantage for athletes and teams?
EQ is a trainable set of human skills that helps athletes manage emotions, communicate effectively, and stay composed under pressure, which translates into better teamwork, decision-making, and long-term success beyond raw physical ability.
The Ride to The Rink: Scott Howes on Hockey IQ, Video Review & Smarter Hockey Habits
Q: Scott, what do you think is a good habit kids should start right now if they want to improve their hockey skills?
Kids should start by watching complete games to understand hockey IQ, avoid over-reliance on highlights, and then analyze a chosen player to infer why decisions are made, followed by reviewing their own shifts to learn from their own choices and mistakes.
The Shoulder Check Movement: Changing Mental Health in Youth Hockey with Rob Thorsen
Q: Tell us about him. Tell us what happened and why you felt the need to help others.
Rob shares that Hayden Thorsen, a young hockey player, died by suicide in 2022 at age 16. Hayden was known for noticing and checking in on others, which inspired Rob to channel grief into a movement that promotes empathy, kindness, and a culture of looking after one another in hockey and beyond.
The Ride to The Rink: Why Checking In Might Be the Most Important Thing You Do on Your Team
Q: What is the core idea behind The Shoulder Check initiative?
The core idea is to encourage every player to reach out, check in, and make contact with teammates to understand how they are really doing, thereby strengthening team culture and supporting one another.

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Focused on youth hockey, the show offers practical guidance for parents, coaches, and players. Episodes center on off-season training, skill development, mindset, emotional and transitional intelligence, and navigating development decisions for young athletes. Sponsorships from hockey-education tools appear in several episodes, highlighting a blend of coaching wisdom, family dynamics, and actionable routines that help families keep hockey fun while advancing skills. A notable strength is translating high-level experience into accessible advice for everyday youth hockey situations, from nerves and confidence to evaluating when to move up a level and how to foster resilient, well-rounded players.

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Recent guests on Our Kids Play Hockey include:

1. Angie Lion
2. Scott Howes
3. Aerin Frankel
4. Dr. Baric
5. Dr. Robert Baric
6. Rob Thorsen
7. Meghan Chayka
8. Karl Alzner

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