Our Kids Play Hockey The Ride To The Rink: Don't Waste Your Tournament - Be the Teammate Who Brings Everyone Together
🎙️ Tournament season is here — are your kids really getting the most out of it?
This week on The Ride To The Rink, Lee, Christie, and Mike unpack one of youth hockey’s biggest opportunities (and challenges): tournament weekends. From nerves and hotel boredom to team bonding and leadership, this episode is your playbook for making every trip unforgettable — for players and parents alike.
💡 In This Episode:
- 🏒 Christie shares how to turn nerves into excitement and creativity on the ice.
- 📱 Mike explains why screens might be stealing your best memories.
- 👥 Lee challenges players to step up as leaders — and pull their teammates out of those hotel rooms!
- 🍳 Plus: The secret to building lifelong friendships at tournaments (hint: it’s not about winning).
Whether it’s your first big road trip or your tenth, this conversation reminds every player: tournaments aren’t just about hockey — they’re about memories.
📩 Listen now, and help your young player make this season’s tournaments the best ones yet.
📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Beyond the Ice — Making the Most of Hockey Tournaments
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