Our Kids Play Hockey

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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 expertise and personal experiences in youth hockey, both on and off the ice.


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 highlights the growing presence of girls in hockey, addressing the unique challenges they face while celebrating their accomplishments and contributions to the sport. Each episode of Our Girls Play Hockey is also hosted by Sheri Hudspeth who is the Director, Youth Hockey Programs and Fan Development for the Vegas Golden Knights.


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.

Recent Episodes
  • Three Pieces of Advice Hockey Parents Ask For—Then Ignore
    May 10, 2025 – 01:01:46
  • The Ride To The Rink - Mastering the Goalie Mindset with Olympian Sami Small
    May 8, 2025 – 10:54
  • Our Kids Play Goalie - Sami Jo Small on Goaltending, Grit, and Growth
    May 3, 2025 – 57:24
  • The Ride to The Rink: Why You Need To Play Your Role with Zac Rinaldo
    May 1, 2025 – 06:26
  • The Ride To The Rink: Adversity Is a Privilege: What Getting Cut Teaches You – With Tessa Bonhomme
    Apr 29, 2025 – 09:37
  • From NHL Enforcer to Mentor: Zac Rinaldo on Grit, Growth & Giving Back
    Apr 26, 2025 – 50:19
  • The Ride To The Rink: Building Your Off-Season Hockey Habits
    Apr 24, 2025 – 08:09
  • The Power of Role Models in Girls Hockey with Olympian Tessa Bonhomme
    Apr 22, 2025 – 01:10:21
  • Are You Cut Out To Be A Coach?... Ask The Experts!
    Apr 19, 2025 – 01:02:30
  • The Ride to The Rink: You Don’t Need Permission to Dream Big
    Apr 17, 2025 – 06:54
  • What Should I Know As A Young Hockey Parent
    Apr 12, 2025 – 57:13
  • The Ride To The Rink - Reflecting on Your Hockey Season: A Player's Guide
    Apr 10, 2025 – 12:35
  • A Coach's Guide For Parents to Reflect on The Season
    Apr 5, 2025 – 53:12
  • The Ride To The Rink: Turning Mistakes into Fuel for Momentum with Danielle McDonough
    Apr 3, 2025 – 12:11
  • GIVEAWAY - Puckaround and Find Out: The Story Behind Our Hottest New Product (+ Win A Limited Edition T-Shirt!)
    Apr 2, 2025 – 12:48
  • More Than a Hockey Player – Building Self-Worth and Mental Toughness with Danielle McDonough
    Mar 29, 2025 – 01:06:38
  • The Ride To The Rink: Unlocking Your Game by Talking About Your Feelings with Jon Nelson
    Mar 27, 2025 – 06:41
  • Pulverizing the Stigma & Tackling Mental Health in Youth Sports with Jon Nelson
    Mar 22, 2025 – 01:14:13
  • The Ride to the Rink - Winning Strategies for Youth Hockey Players with the Bruins' Kevin Neeld
    Mar 20, 2025 – 10:26
  • Debunking Youth Hockey Myths with Boston Bruins' Performance Coach Kevin Neeld
    Mar 15, 2025 – 01:03:57
  • The Ride to The Rink - How to Prepare and Perform Your Best for Tryouts and Evaluations
    Mar 13, 2025 – 11:30
  • The Ride to The Rink - Work Hard, Be Kind & Stay Curious with Lindsay Pennal
    Mar 11, 2025 – 05:43
  • The Truth About Tryouts And Evaluations
    Mar 8, 2025 – 01:15:07
  • The Ride To The Rink: Feel Good, Play Good: Mastering Your Hockey Equipment
    Mar 6, 2025 – 09:39
  • Breaking Barriers in Hockey Coaching with the NHLCA’s Lindsay Pennal
    Mar 4, 2025 – 40:08
  • 2025 USA Hockey Rule Changes: What Parents and Coaches Need to Know 🏒
    Mar 1, 2025 – 33:18
  • The Ride to the Rink - Should You Play Spring Hockey? 🏒
    Feb 27, 2025 – 06:35
  • The Ride To The Rink - Pressure is a Privilege with Coach Vinny Malts
    Feb 25, 2025 – 13:15
  • The Power of Mental Performance with Coach Vinny Malts
    Feb 22, 2025 – 01:32:20
  • The Ride To The Rink - How To Break Into Sports Broadcasting with Jamie Hersch 🎙️🏒
    Feb 20, 2025 – 06:49
  • Breaking Barriers in Hockey Broadcasting With Jamie Hersch 🎙️🏒
    Feb 18, 2025 – 49:14
  • Introducing The Hockey Parent Awards
    Feb 15, 2025 – 41:27
  • The Ride To The Rink - The Game Changing Power of Positive Body Language
    Feb 13, 2025 – 09:29
  • The Ride To The Rink - Supporting Yourself & Your Teammates with Kendra Fisher
    Feb 11, 2025 – 11:13
  • The Underappreciated Defenseman
    Feb 8, 2025 – 01:05:54
  • The Ride to The Rink - Wearing the Logo with Pride
    Feb 6, 2025 – 08:46
  • Our Girls Play Hockey - Breaking The Mental Health Stigma with Kendra Fisher
    Feb 4, 2025 – 01:15:40
  • Building Hockey Factories With Matt Dumouchelle
    Feb 1, 2025 – 01:09:27
  • The Ride To The Rink - The Secret Sauce of Hockey Greatness with Legendary NHL Coach Mike Keenan
    Jan 30, 2025 – 06:27
  • The Ride To The Rink - Cherie Piper on Chasing Your Goals
    Jan 28, 2025 – 04:58
  • The Art and Science of Coaching with NHL Legend Mike Keenan
    Jan 25, 2025 – 01:08:19
  • The Ride To The Rink - Don’t Let 12 Seconds Define Your Game
    Jan 23, 2025 – 07:52
  • Our Girls Play Hockey - Developing Champions With Cherie Piper
    Jan 21, 2025 – 37:53
  • Rethinking Rankings in Youth Hockey
    Jan 18, 2025 – 51:02
  • The Ride To The Rink - Overcoming Obstacles In Youth Hockey with NHLer Chris Therien
    Jan 16, 2025 – 04:54
  • What's Wrong With Youth Hockey With NHLer Chris Therien
    Jan 11, 2025 – 51:50
  • The Ride To The Rink - The Bonelli Blueprint for Crushing Your Hockey Goals
    Jan 9, 2025 – 08:55
  • The Ride To The Rink - New Year, New Edge: Reset, Refocus, and Rule the Rink
    Jan 7, 2025 – 02:53
  • How To Finish The Hockey Season Strong And Maximize The Final Stretch
    Jan 4, 2025 – 36:44
  • The Ride To The Rink - Resetting Your Hockey Routine After Winter Break
    Jan 2, 2025 – 09:22
Recent Reviews
  • Mkd672
    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 important that as an athlete he becomes a well rounded person.
  • Decnuts
    Great Podcast- something for everyone.
    Great insights, wish I found it sooner.
  • SaraD920
    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. 🤣
  • Jessica0118
    Lee gets it right!
    As a former competitive college swimmer, the subject matter is spot on as to what I was taught through motivational speakers in my prime. As a Mom, you want to teach your kids the lessons that will make them their best as whatever they do and Lee does that. My son plays competitive ice hockey and thinks Lee is great! We listen to him together. Great podcasts-well done Lee!
  • CA Batman
    “Getting It”
    Great perspectives on youth sports, specific to both youth hockey and the game of life. This podcast “gets it”, big time. We’ll done and keep up the great work.
  • Lee Elias
    The show I would have wanted when younger
    I learn from this show every week and apply it to my journey as a coach and parent.
  • Shh Moms Reading
    loved the episode on managing your money for youth hockey
    I love the episode with Larry Sprung about hockey and finances. I am off to listen to his podcast the Mitlin Money Mindset
  • Philly P's
    So Far So Excellent
    Hey so far so good! A few episodes in and find it informative and fun! Will continue to listen and actually subbed! Have continued listening and wow spot on with the topics and has helped me along this journey of youth hockey. Def worth a sub👍
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