Our Kids Play Hockey

This week on The Wraparound Roundtable, we’re honored to welcome Katie Cummings — a women’s hockey forward whose journey from a non‑traditional hockey market in Nashville all the way to collegiate ice proves that passion and perseverance break barriers.From starting hockey at age 12 as one of just a few girls in her area, to logging basement stick‑handling hours to catch up — Katie opens up about what it truly takes to chase the dream when the odds aren’t stacked in your favor. She also talks about discovering a deeper mission: giving visibility to women’s hockey, creating representation for girls who never saw someone like them in the game, and using her platform to inspire others.📲 We dive into:Her late start and relentless dedication — how she balanced basement drills, travel hockey, and stick handling to make college hockey.What it was like growing up a female player in a city with limited ice access — and how her love for the sport kept her driven.The moment she decided to share her hockey journey on social media, and how the reaction helped her realise there was a hole to fill: female hockey representation.Stories from her followers — including one fan who reached out after moving to Nashville, picked up hockey because of Katie, and ended up on the ice herself.The bigger picture: why she believes visibility and authenticity matter more than follower counts.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to chase hockey from an unlikely place — or how a simple social‑media post can spark inspiration in someone else — this episode with Katie Cummings will hit you right in the heart.🎁 As always: don’t forget to head to hockeywraparound.com, hit the Roundtable button, and enter this week’s giveaway — a Green Biscuit + Puckaround, plus Katie’s bonus: a Hockey Wraparound.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/OKPHHave 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: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

🎧 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 MontrealHow she balances family time with the demands of a professional seasonWhat it feels like to be named to the 2024–25 Rivalry Series rosterThe mindset needed when nothing — not even the Olympics — is guaranteedHow she reconnects with her younger self to stay inspiredWhy “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 #RideToTheRinkClick 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/OKPHHave 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: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

🧠 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 playersSatoshi 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 TakanoFollow Satoshi: @ReactForge / @reactviewapp #HockeyIQ #YouthHockey #CognitiveTraining #ReactForge #HockeyParents #PlayerDevelopment #OurKidsPlayHockey #HockeyCoaching #SituationalAwareness #HockeyMindsetClick 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/OKPHHave 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: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

🧼 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 lineupThe real reason your gear smells like it’s plotting an escapeToothaches, sickness, and the pain you don’t want as a hockey playerWhat older and pro players do to stay clean and healthyHow showing up well-kept translates to confidence and life skillsThe 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.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/OKPHHave 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: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

This week on The Wraparound Roundtable, we sit down with Ryan Beckmann — father, coach, mental health advocate, and founder of The Last Save and Ultimate Goalie Showdown — to explore how hockey became the pathway for his recovery and his mission to help others heal.From ICU hospital visits to launching nationwide events with NHL players, Ryan shares how pain shaped his purpose — and how he’s using the sport to support families and individuals battling mental health and addiction.📌 In this episode:Turning personal struggle into a mission of serviceThe life-saving impact of small gestures from the hockey communityWhy authenticity, not virality, drives lasting contentWhat today’s kids and creators need to hear about purpose and passionHow The Last Save is bridging gaps for families in crisisBehind-the-scenes of Ryan’s goalie showdown with Eddie Lack and how it sparked a movement🎁 GIVEAWAY:This week’s prize:🏒 Green Biscuit™ + Puckaround™ + Goalie Wraparound™ (Ryan’s pick!)🧊 2 episodes per week = 2 chances to win🎄 10 total episodes = 10 shots at the massive grand prize (yes, there’s a Sparx machine in there)🎯 Enter now at HockeyNeverStops.com – hit the Roundtable button!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/OKPHHave 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: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

This week on the Wraparound Roundtable, we sit down with Danny Bdzoch, the creative mind behind DB16 Media, known for his viral 711 jersey shoot, custom gear concepts, and wildly unique content that’s capturing the spirit of hockey one post at a time.Danny shares how a Christmas GoPro turned into a content career, why authenticity beats algorithm, and how he balances fun, fandom, and originality — all while fielding DMs from major brands and fans begging for his custom jerseys.📌 In this episode:The spark behind DB16 Media’s rise — and that double-ended stickBehind the viral 711 shoot (and what the fire department had to do with it)Why doing it “for the views” isn’t the key to long-term successThe design process behind his one-off jerseysHow Danny deals with the flood of DMs and negativityWhat he hopes young players and creators take from his journey🎁 GIVEAWAY:This week’s prize:🧊 Green Biscuit™ + Puckaround™ + BladeShade™ Sunglasses (Danny’s pick!)🎯 2 episodes per week = 2 chances to win🎄 10 total episodes = 10 shots at our massive grand prize (including a Sparx sharpener!)🛒 Enter now at hockeyneverstops.com!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/OKPHHave 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: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

💥 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 gameWhy the PWHL is already playing near full-checking hockeyThe difference between PWHL, NCAA, and IIHF rulesWhy learning to receive a hit is just as important as giving oneWhy younger players hesitate physically — and how to help themDrills and coaching philosophies to safely introduce physical playThe future of checking in women’s hockey: is change coming?#WomensHockey #PWHL #GirlsHockey #HockeyParents #YouthHockey #HockeyDevelopment #CheckingInHockey #CompetitiveContact #TeamUSA #HayleyScamurraClick 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/OKPHHave 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: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

Chaos reigns when too many voices dominate the youth hockey bench. The hosts discuss how four yelling coaches can confuse young players and hinder their development. They highlight the importance of having 'one voice' and the role of a head coach in guiding the team. With tips on delegating tasks and managing egos, they offer solutions to restore calm. Personal anecdotes and modern coaching approaches emphasize relationships over volume. It's a vital conversation for all involved in youth sports.

This one’s for the hockey gearheads and budget-savvy parents! In this episode, Lee introduces Mode Hockey, a brand creating elite-level sticks specifically built for youth players. With correct flex, shaft size, and kid-friendly curves, these true one-piece sticks are ideal for mites to intermediates. And right now, it’s BOGO on all sticks—no code needed!🪄 Pro-quality sticks without the pro price tag. 🔗 Visit: ModeHockey.comClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!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: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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