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    Our Kids Play Hockey | Hockey Stories & Teamwork Tips

    Our Kids Play Hockey delivers engaging hockey stories and expert advice on teamwork and youth sports. Focused on parenting athletes, hockey parents, and young players, our podcast offers insightful interviews and practical tips to create positive sports experiences. Featuring knowledgeable hosts and guest experts, we explore skill development, sportsmanship, and the unique challenges in youth hockey, including specialized series on girls in hockey and young goalies.

    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, co-hosted by Olympic Gold Medalist and Walter Cup Champion Hayley Scamurra, 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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    Inside PlayWellMinds: How Henrik Cronebäck and Johan Fallby Are Changing Mental Training for Teens Dec 20, 2025
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    🧠 Mental fitness isn’t a buzzword anymore — it’s a skill. And like any hockey skill, it has to be trained.
    Mental fitness is one of the most requested topics in the Our Kids Play Hockey community, and for good reason. Parents, coaches, and players all know it matters — but far fewer know how to actually teach it, practice it, and *build it into everyday hockey life.
    In this episode, hosts Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli are joined by Swedish sport psychology leaders Henrik Cronebäck and Johan Fallby, co-founders of PlayWellMinds, a science-backed mental training platform helping young athletes build confidence, focus, and emotional balance through short, daily routines.
    This conversation moves mental fitness from theory to action.
    🏒 Inside this episode:
    ~Why mental fitness should be trained just like skating, shooting, and strength
    ~How elite athletes learn to work with stress instead of fighting it
    ~Why introducing mental skills early gives kids a lifelong advantage
    ~The difference between outcome goals and performance goals — and why it matters
    ~Simple tools parents and coaches can use immediately (including the powerful “Top Three” exercise)
    ~How teams can build stronger culture, trust, and communication through shared mental skills
    💡 From mindfulness and breathing, to emotional awareness, reflection, and celebration, Henrik and Johan break down how mental training can become a daily habit — not a reaction to problems.
    This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants kids to stay in the game longer, enjoy it more, and develop skills that go far beyond the rink.
    📩 Have questions for the hosts or guests? Email team@ourkidsplayhockey.com or use the text link in the show description.
    🎧 Listen, learn, and start training the mind like the muscle it is.
    📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Training the Mind Like the Body in Youth Hockey


    #OurKidsPlayHockey #MentalFitness #YouthHockey #SportsPsychology #HockeyParents #HockeyCoaches #PlayerDevelopment #MentalTraining

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    The Ride to The Rink: How Young Players Can Turn Their Passions Into Hockey Careers with Working in Hockey's Nick Bowins Dec 18, 2025
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    🎮 What if your love of hockey could become a lifelong career… even if you’re still a kid?

    On today’s Ride to the Rink, Lee, Mike, and Christie are joined by Nick Bowins, founder of Working in Hockey, to open young players’ eyes to just how many opportunities exist beyond playing the game. Whether you love video games, math, technology, social media, photography, coaching, or just being around the rink — there’s a path for you in hockey.

    Nick shares real examples and powerful reminders that the traits kids learn in the locker room — leadership, teamwork, effort, resilience — translate directly into careers on and off the ice. He explains how to explore your interests now, how to talk about your passions with confidence, and how to start building connections in the sport no matter your age.

    Kids, this episode is your permission slip to dream big — not just about where you’ll play, but about the kind of hockey life you can build.

    ⭐ Highlights from the Episode

    • 🎮 Love video games? There are careers in tech and gaming inside the hockey world.
    • 📊 Good at math? Analytics roles exist at every level of hockey.
    • 📱 Into social media? Marketing is one of the fastest-growing lanes in the sport.
    • 📷 Creative? Photography and videography can open doors at rinks everywhere.
    • 🧠 Leadership matters: The same kids who lead in the locker room often become leaders in business later.
    • 🗣️ Tell people what you love: Sharing your passions helps others help you.
    • 💡 You’re more than a hockey player — and developing your other interests makes you stronger, not distracted.

    📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Kids Can Start Building a Future in Hockey — With Insights from Working in Hockey’s Nick Bowins

    🎧 Listen in and help your young athlete discover how their unique skills and passions can fuel a lifelong journey in hockey — on or off the ice.

    #RideToTheRink #WorkingInHockey #HockeyCareers #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #HockeyLife #LeadershipLessons #HockeyKids #HockeyDevelopment #BeyondTheIce

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    Our Girls Play Hockey: Breaking Barriers & Winning Gold: The Rise of Puerto Rico Women’s Hockey Dec 16, 2025
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    📣 What happens when grit, belief, and a nation’s pride collide on the ice?
    In one of the most electrifying moments in recent women’s hockey history, the Puerto Rico Women’s National Team stormed back from a 5–2 deficit to win gold at the IIHF 3-on-3 Series in Buenos Aires — and today, we take you inside that unforgettable run.

    Host Lee Elias and co-host Hayley Scamurra sit down with four players who helped make history:
    Katie Leffler, Anastasia Sloan, Sabrina Honeycutt, and goaltender Kaylee Awrachow.
    Together, they share the leadership moments, mental battles, adjustments, and pure joy that powered their gold-medal comeback.

    🌟 Episode Highlights:

    • How Puerto Rico unlocked the perfect game with only minutes left
    • The surprising tactical shift that changed everything
    • Katie “El Diabla” Leffler’s 21-point performance — and the nickname she didn’t ask for
    • Anastasia Sloan breaking through traditional habits to score the OT winner
    • Kaylee Awrachow’s mentality in a chaotic, whistle-less 3v3 format
    • Sabrina Honeycutt’s “flu game” and the goal that lit up a silent arena
    • What it means to represent Puerto Rico — and inspire the next generation
    • Leadership insights players can apply at any level of the game

    This episode is a celebration of resilience, culture, fun, and the unstoppable rise of women’s hockey across the world. 🇵🇷✨

    🎥 Want to see the comeback?
    Lee included the full game link in the show notes — trust us, you’ll want to watch it.

    📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Puerto Rico’s Women’s National Team Made History — And What Young Players Can Learn From Their Gold Medal Run

    👉 Have a topic or guest suggestion? Email us anytime at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com
    👉 Visit OurKidsPlayHockey.com for more episodes, resources & our children’s book When Hockey Stops.

    #WomensHockey #PuertoRicoHockey #HockeyCulture #IIHF #GirlsHockey #LeadershipInSports #HockeyParents #HockeyCoaching #OurGirlsPlayHockey

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    Working in Hockey with Nick Bowins: A Mission to Help People Find Jobs in the Game Dec 13, 2025
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    🔥 Ever wondered how people really get jobs in hockey? Today’s episode pulls back the curtain on an industry filled with far more opportunities — and far more good people — than most families ever realize.

    Nick Bowins, founder of Working in Hockey, joins Lee, Christie, and Mike to reveal how thousands of passionate players, parents, graduates, and lifelong fans are finding careers in the game. From analytics to marketing, from game ops to coaching, Nick’s message is simple: there is a place for everyone in hockey.

    Whether your young athlete is dreaming of their future or you want to stay connected to the sport after your playing days, this conversation will open your eyes to the real pathways forward. 🚀

    ⭐ In This Episode:

    • 🌟 Why getting your first opportunity matters more than where it is
    • 🎯 The most common — and most overlooked — hockey jobs available right now
    • 🧊 How players’ skills (leadership, teamwork, resilience) translate directly to real careers
    • 🤝 Networking vs. socializing: the major difference no one talks about
    • 📈 How high school and youth programs can help kids build non-playing hockey skills
    • 🔄 Why patience + relentless pursuit of experience beats “years required” on job postings
    • 🧩 The reality of working in hockey: long nights, low pay… and incredible purpose
    • 🎤 The surprising paths that led today’s pros, execs, and staff into the game

    Nick also shares stories from his wildly successful newsletter and platform — including the 100+ people who’ve landed hockey jobs directly through his work.

    If you or your child loves this game, this episode is a roadmap to staying in it for life. 🏒❤️

    📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Kids (and Parents!) Can Build Real Careers in Hockey — Insights from Nick Bowins of Working in Hockey

    👉 Have a topic for the show? Email us at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com

    #hockeyjobs #workinginhockey #youthhockey #hockeyparents #sportsbiz #hockeylife #OurKidsPlayHockey #hockeycareer #hockeycommunity #hockeydevelopment

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    The Ride to The Rink: Pro-Level Thinking for Youth Players: Satoshi Takano’s Simple Hacks to See the Game Better Dec 11, 2025
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    🎧 Want to become a better hockey player before you even step onto the ice? Today’s Ride to the Rink is a special one — because cognitive performance coach Satoshi Takano joins Lee, Christie, and Mike to share simple, game-changing ways kids can think faster, scan better, and make smarter decisions on the ice.

    Young players often focus on chasing the puck or scoring the goal… but what about the other 95–98% of the game when the puck isn’t on your stick? Satoshi breaks it all down in a way kids can immediately use the next time they skate.

    Here’s what we cover:
    ✨ SPDM: See → Process → Decide → Move — the model that shapes hockey IQ
    🧠 Why putting the phone down and playing visual “pattern games” helps train your brain
    🏒 How to use pre-scanning to avoid mistakes (and even prevent injuries!)
    🚗 Fun thinking drills to try in the car, driveway, or garage
    📱 How tools like the SwitchedOn app build decision-making skills at home
    🔥 Why obsession — not perfection — is the secret ingredient of elite players

    Whether you’re a beginner or dreaming of the NHL one day, this short conversation gives kids REAL tools to build better habits and a sharper hockey mind.

    If you liked this quick episode, go check out our full conversation with Satoshi — it’s packed with deeper insights every young athlete should hear.

    📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Young Players Can Train Their Hockey Brain: Insights from Cognitive Coach Satoshi Takano

    👊 Kids — whatever part of your hockey journey you're on, we believe in you. Keep working!

    #YouthHockey #HockeyIQ #CognitiveTraining #HockeyParents #HockeyKids #PlayerDevelopment #HockeyMindset #OurKidsPlayHockey #RideToTheRink #SatoshiTakano

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    The Ride to The Rink: A Day in the Life of a Pro (Part 2)- Inside Hayley Scamurra’s Olympic Grind Dec 09, 2025
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    🎧 Ever wonder what it actually looks like when a pro athlete is chasing an Olympic roster spot? In this new Ride To The Rink episode, Lee Elias checks back in with Team USA forward and PWHL Montreal star Hayley Scamurra — and a lot has happened since her last update.

    From moving cities twice, to training with Team USA, to preparing for the Rivalry Series, to staying grounded while chasing her Olympic dream… Hayley opens up about the realities behind the scenes — the excitement, the pressure, the travel, the emotions, and the gratitude that keeps her centered through it all.

    🔹 Inside this episode:

    • Hayley’s move to Montreal and her first weeks training with PWHL Montreal
    • How she balances family time with the demands of a professional season
    • What it feels like to be named to the 2024–25 Rivalry Series roster
    • The mindset needed when nothing — not even the Olympics — is guaranteed
    • How she reconnects with her younger self to stay inspired
    • Why “just be you” might be the most important lesson for every athlete

    🌟 A message every young player needs to hear:

    Hayley shares what she’s learned about pressure, identity, joy, and playing free — and why the grind is something you should embrace, not fear.

    Stick around until the end for a powerful reminder from Lee and Hayley about believing in yourself, owning your journey, and loving the work.

    📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Living the Dream & Embracing the Grind — Hayley Scamurra’s Journey to 2026

    🎙️ This is Part 2 of our ongoing mini-series with Hayley — and Part 3 is coming after she hits the ice for Team USA and PWHL Montreal. Stay tuned!

    #HayleyScamurra #TeamUSA #PWHL #WomenHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyMindset #OlympicJourney #GirlsHockey #RideToTheRink

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    Cognitive Training for Youth Hockey: Engineering the Modern Player with ReactForge Founder Satoshi Takano Dec 06, 2025
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    🧠 What if the biggest advantage your young hockey player could gain… wasn’t on their stick, but in their mind?

    This week on Our Kids Play Hockey, we dive deep into one of the most misunderstood and under-trained parts of the game: Hockey IQ — the ability to read, decide, anticipate, and act faster than the play itself.

    And joining us is one of the world’s leading innovators in cognitive performance for athletes: Satoshi Takano, founder of ReactForge Cognitive Performance Institute and the creator behind the groundbreaking video platform ReactView. From a 200-square-foot basement to a 12,000-square-foot facility training over 1,500 athletes, Satoshi’s journey is as remarkable as the results he helps players achieve.

    Together, we unpack:

    • 🧩 What Hockey IQ actually is (and why 95% of the game happens WITHOUT the puck)
    • 🎯 How players can train decision-making, scanning, and situational awareness
    • 🧒 When parents should start thinking about cognitive development — and the signs your child may benefit
    • 🚦 Why some kids take off when parents simply “say less”
    • 🤖 How AI and video annotation tools like ReactView are transforming coaching forever
    • ⚡ Why training faster than the game is the secret to slowing the game down for young players

    Satoshi also shares stories from the early days — when he trained his son alone in the garage, hauling strange equipment into the rink while other parents stared — and how those experiments shaped the system helping NHLers today.

    Whether you’re a coach trying to teach smarter hockey, a parent navigating development choices, or a player wanting to understand the game on a deeper level… this episode will change the way you see the sport.

    🎧 Hit play — and get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about Hockey IQ.

    📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Cognitive Training Builds Smarter Hockey Players: Insights from Satoshi Takano

    Follow Satoshi: @ReactForge / @reactviewapp

    #HockeyIQ #YouthHockey #CognitiveTraining #ReactForge #HockeyParents #PlayerDevelopment #OurKidsPlayHockey #HockeyCoaching #SituationalAwareness #HockeyMindset

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    The Ride To The Rink - The Gross Truth: How Bad Hygiene Hurts Your Hockey Performance Dec 04, 2025
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    🧼 Hockey kids… we love you. But some of you stink.
    And today, we’re tackling a topic every parent is cheering for and every young player needs to hear: HYGIENE. Don’t panic. Don’t turn us off. This one’s going to help you stay healthy, stay in the lineup, and yes… stop clearing the bench with your gear odor.

    In this Ride to the Rink, Lee and Mike break down why taking care of your body isn’t just a “parent rule” — it’s a hockey advantage. From brushing your teeth to washing your gear to actually showering after games (yes, kids… we said shower), these small daily habits make a big difference.

    🚿 In This Episode, We Cover:

    • Why poor hygiene keeps kids out of the lineup
    • The real reason your gear smells like it’s plotting an escape
    • Toothaches, sickness, and the pain you don’t want as a hockey player
    • What older and pro players do to stay clean and healthy
    • How showing up well-kept translates to confidence and life skills
    • The simple five habits every young player should master

    🙌 Parents — this is the episode you've been waiting for.
    Kids — we believe in you. And trust us… your teammates will thank you.

    ➡️ Take a minute to listen together on your way to the rink, and start building the habits that make better hockey players — and healthier humans.

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    Our Girls Play Hockey: Should Girls Learn to Hit in Hockey? PWHL Star Hayley Scamurra Breaks It Down Dec 02, 2025
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    💥 Is Women’s Hockey Becoming a Full-Contact Sport? Let’s Talk About It.

    In today’s episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, Lee and PWHL/Team USA forward Hayley Scamurra dive into one of the most talked-about topics in the sport right now: physicality, checking, and the evolution of competitive contact in women’s hockey.

    With the PWHL playing faster and more physical than ever, parents and coaches everywhere are asking:
    ➡️ Should girls start learning how to hit earlier?
    ➡️ What counts as competitive contact?
    ➡️ Is checking coming to youth or international play?

    Hayley brings real on-ice experience from the pro game, comparing PWHL physicality, NCAA standards, international rules, and even her time playing in Canada. Together, she and Lee break down how the women’s game is changing — and what it means for young players coming up today.

    🔥 In This Episode:

    • What “competitive contact” really means in today’s women’s game
    • Why the PWHL is already playing near full-checking hockey
    • The difference between PWHL, NCAA, and IIHF rules
    • Why learning to receive a hit is just as important as giving one
    • Why younger players hesitate physically — and how to help them
    • Drills and coaching philosophies to safely introduce physical play
    • The future of checking in women’s hockey: is change coming?

    #WomensHockey #PWHL #GirlsHockey #HockeyParents #YouthHockey #HockeyDevelopment #CheckingInHockey #CompetitiveContact #TeamUSA #HayleyScamurra

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    Too Many Coaches on the Bench? Youth Hockey’s Loudest Problem. Nov 29, 2025
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    🎙️ Ever felt like there are too many voices on your child’s hockey bench?
    This mailbag episode might hit close to home. Lee, Christie, and Mike dive into a letter from a parent-coach navigating a situation many families know all too well — four coaches on the bench, nonstop yelling during games, and a sidelined head coach who isn’t guiding the staff. The result? Chaos, confusion, and kids who don’t know who to listen to.

    In this honest and relatable conversation, our hosts unpack:
    ✨ Why “one voice behind the bench” is crucial for development
    ✨ How yelling instructions at kids on the ice actually makes them play worse
    ✨ What great coaching actually looks like at the 8U–10U level
    ✨ How assistant coaches can support without stepping on toes
    ✨ Why ego — yes, ego — is at the center of most youth hockey conflicts
    ✨ Simple steps teams can take this week to restore calm and clarity
    ✨ Why the best coaches (even in the NHL!) coach through relationships, not volume

    Lee also shares personal stories about coaching roles, Christie highlights the importance of communication, and Mike brings real-world experience on how to structure a bench so kids thrive—not freeze.

    If you’re a parent, an assistant coach, or the head coach trying to manage your staff… this episode is your playbook. 🏒

    👉 Have a question for a future mailbag episode? Send it to team@ourkidsplayhockey.com
    We love answering real questions from real hockey families.

    📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Why One Voice Matters: Fixing Over-Coaching and Bench Chaos in Youth Hockey

    🔁 Like the episode? Share it with your team, your coaches, or your hockey board.
    Your five-star reviews help the show reach more families who need these conversations.

    #youthhockey #hockeyparents #hockeycoaching #hockeydevelopment #ourkidsplayhockey #benchmanagement #coachingtips #positivecoaching

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