Our Kids Play Hockey The Ride to The Rink: Jack Han Explains the True Rewards of Hockey
🎧 What’s the true return on investment in hockey? Spoiler alert: it’s about so much more than scholarships and pro contracts.
This week on The Ride To The Rink, we welcome back our friend Jack Han — former NHL development coach, AHL assistant, and author who’s worked with players and coaches all over the world. Jack dives into what “ROI” really means in youth hockey and why your investment in the game goes far beyond money.
🔥 Highlights from this episode:
- 💡 Why hockey’s ROI is measured in friendships, growth, and opportunities — not just scholarships.
- 🌍 Jack’s path from the Montreal Canadiens to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and how he “made the NHL” without ever playing there.
- 🧊 The overlooked careers and roles in hockey (yes, even Zamboni drivers and social media managers!).
- 👥 How learning from both older and younger players shapes your game and your character.
- 💪 Why playing “as long as you can” matters — but why education and balance matter too.
Jack’s wisdom is the perfect reminder for kids and parents alike: hockey gives you much more back than you might realize.
👉 If you love this conversation, share it with your hockey family and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a ride!
📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime?Check out our companion blog: The True ROI of Hockey with Jack Han
#YouthHockey #JackHan #HockeyParents #HockeyLife #HockeyDevelopment #HockeyJourney
Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!
NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month — plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.
Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena ‘26 — available now at hockey.sensearena.com/OKPH
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: