

Our Kids Play Hockey
Our Kids Play Hockey
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 AnchorMike Bonelli - USA Hockey Coach and Organizational ConsultantLee M.J. Elias - Hockey Entrepreneur, Author, and Team StrategistIn 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.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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Nov 12, 2022 • 42min
Be Prepared For The Holiday Lull!
The holidays are coming, and so is the holiday lull. Should you lean in on team bonding? Should you give your kids a break? We explore why teams can break during this time of year and give you tips and tactics to prevent that from happening.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🚨 Big news—Dangle Pro is here, the world’s first mixed-reality stickhandling trainer. Using Meta Quest, players dangle through live 3D obstacles, earn points, and build faster hands with their head up. Officially licensed by the NHL and trusted by USA Hockey, it’s the future of training. Sign up at SenseArena.com/OKPH with code OKPH for $25 off an annual subscription. 🏒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

Nov 10, 2022 • 1h 11min
Our Kids Play Goalie with Dave Starman
Famed Broadcaster and Hockey Coach, Dave Starman, joins us for our first official episode of Our Kids Play Goalie, our new mid-week edition of Our Kids Play Hockey. While this version of the show is goalie-centric, the content is meant for all hockey coaches, parents and players so that we can all better understand our net minders and how to improve managing their position. Trust me - we learned a lot and know you will too!Dave is a regular broadcaster for both the collegiate ranks and USA Hockey. He is also a member of USA Hockey's development staff, and has spent 25 years as an instructor with USA Hockey's Coaching Education Program. He was a goaltender for the University of Hartford prior to coaching and today he's joining Mike and Lee to discuss what makes a great goaltender, how we can better coach goaltenders and how we can all grow together.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🚨 Big news—Dangle Pro is here, the world’s first mixed-reality stickhandling trainer. Using Meta Quest, players dangle through live 3D obstacles, earn points, and build faster hands with their head up. Officially licensed by the NHL and trusted by USA Hockey, it’s the future of training. Sign up at SenseArena.com/OKPH with code OKPH for $25 off an annual subscription. 🏒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

Nov 5, 2022 • 42min
Hack Your Hockey Holiday
The holidays are right around the corner and we want to make sure you have all the hacks to save on hockey gifts this year. Tune in to hear our suggestions and tips, and be sure to share your own gift giving hacks via email or by dropping a comment on our social media!Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🚨 Big news—Dangle Pro is here, the world’s first mixed-reality stickhandling trainer. Using Meta Quest, players dangle through live 3D obstacles, earn points, and build faster hands with their head up. Officially licensed by the NHL and trusted by USA Hockey, it’s the future of training. Sign up at SenseArena.com/OKPH with code OKPH for $25 off an annual subscription. 🏒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

Oct 29, 2022 • 1h 36min
From Raising The Cup To Raising His Kids - Stanley Cup Champion Tom Chorske's Approach To Youth Hockey
Our guest this week was named Mr. Hockey in Minnesota (an award given to the states most outstanding high school player which he followed up with a successful collegiate career at the University of Minnesota. That time created the foundation of what would become an 11 year NHL career which included a Stanley Cup with the New Jersey Devils in 1995. We are very pleased to have Tom Chorske on the show to discuss his journey as a hockey dad, hockey player and everything in-between.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🚨 Big news—Dangle Pro is here, the world’s first mixed-reality stickhandling trainer. Using Meta Quest, players dangle through live 3D obstacles, earn points, and build faster hands with their head up. Officially licensed by the NHL and trusted by USA Hockey, it’s the future of training. Sign up at SenseArena.com/OKPH with code OKPH for $25 off an annual subscription. 🏒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

Oct 22, 2022 • 1h 5min
Navigating to the NCAA with Coach Peter Whitney
What does the roadmap to the NCAA look like? Every parent wants to give their kids the best chances at success and we brought in an expert in navigating that course when it comes to collegiate hockey.Coach Peter Whitney served for 6 years as the head coach of Post University Men's Hockey and continues to impact the game in retirement. He joined our crew to give us valuable insight to carving a path to the NCAA.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🚨 Big news—Dangle Pro is here, the world’s first mixed-reality stickhandling trainer. Using Meta Quest, players dangle through live 3D obstacles, earn points, and build faster hands with their head up. Officially licensed by the NHL and trusted by USA Hockey, it’s the future of training. Sign up at SenseArena.com/OKPH with code OKPH for $25 off an annual subscription. 🏒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

Oct 15, 2022 • 38min
Is Social Media Good For Youth Hockey with Katelynn Reiss of Hockey Wraparound
Social Media, if used correctly, can be a great tool for athletes, future marketing geniuses, and young entrepreneurs alike - but what do we mean when we say "use it correctly?" This week we brought in Katelynn Reiss, our producer and Hockey Wraparound's expert social media community manager to discuss some best practices for parents and young hockey players who are looking to build their own brand, do some affiliate marketing, and showcase their skills online!If you enjoyed this week's episode please feel free to let us know by leaving us a 5 Star review on your preferred podcast network.Be sure to follow Lee MJ Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, Michael Bonelli, and Katelynn Reiss on all social platforms for more and feel free to email our team at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com!OurKidsPlayHockey.comClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🚨 Big news—Dangle Pro is here, the world’s first mixed-reality stickhandling trainer. Using Meta Quest, players dangle through live 3D obstacles, earn points, and build faster hands with their head up. Officially licensed by the NHL and trusted by USA Hockey, it’s the future of training. Sign up at SenseArena.com/OKPH with code OKPH for $25 off an annual subscription. 🏒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

Oct 8, 2022 • 55min
Merging Academics with Athletics with Sam Napierkowski of Snider Hockey
One thing we preach on this show is that Hockey should be used as a vehicle to build a better person. Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education serves Philadelphia Area youth to do just that. This week we're joined by Sam Napierkowski who is the Senior Manager of the Education Programming for Snider. She shares the history, a look into the future, and what Snider is presently doing to provide opportunities for growth in the community. If you enjoyed this week's episode please feel free to let us know by leaving us a 5 Star review on your preferred podcast network.Be sure to follow Lee MJ Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, and Michael Bonelli on all social platforms for more and feel free to email our team at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com!OurKidsPlayHockey.comClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🚨 Big news—Dangle Pro is here, the world’s first mixed-reality stickhandling trainer. Using Meta Quest, players dangle through live 3D obstacles, earn points, and build faster hands with their head up. Officially licensed by the NHL and trusted by USA Hockey, it’s the future of training. Sign up at SenseArena.com/OKPH with code OKPH for $25 off an annual subscription. 🏒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

Oct 1, 2022 • 58min
The Grit, The Grind, And The Journey With NHL Alumnus Dale Weise
Does your child show a genuine passion for the game? After a 10 year NHL career, Dale Weise joins the Our Kids Play Hockey team to discuss his journey to the show and how his own career has impacted his approach to being a hockey parent.If you enjoyed this week's episode please feel free to let us know by leaving us a 5 Star review on your preferred podcast network.Be sure to follow Lee MJ Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, and Michael Bonelli on all social platforms for more and feel free to email our team at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com!OurKidsPlayHockey.comClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🚨 Big news—Dangle Pro is here, the world’s first mixed-reality stickhandling trainer. Using Meta Quest, players dangle through live 3D obstacles, earn points, and build faster hands with their head up. Officially licensed by the NHL and trusted by USA Hockey, it’s the future of training. Sign up at SenseArena.com/OKPH with code OKPH for $25 off an annual subscription. 🏒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

Sep 24, 2022 • 1h 10min
The Life Lessons of Hockey with Steve Dubinsky of SuperSeries AAA
Steve Dubinsky has always used the game of hockey as a vehicle for personal growth. He shares how this was true in his own career, his kids careers, and now how he is impacting the lives of elite players across the continent with the tournaments and showcases he runs. Steve is the Hockey Director of SuperSeries AAA, which houses some of the best showcases and tournament events in youth hockey in addition to recently partnering with Elite Prospects to create the Elite Prospects Cup Series, which is taking place over several US cities this season.Check out SuperSeries AAA at https://www.superseriesaaa.com/ and follow along with the Elite Prospects Cup Series on Twitter at @epliveevents.If you enjoyed this week's episode please feel free to let us know by leaving us a 5 Star review on your preferred podcast network.Be sure to follow Lee MJ Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, and Michael Bonelli on all social platforms for more and feel free to email our team at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com!Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🚨 Big news—Dangle Pro is here, the world’s first mixed-reality stickhandling trainer. Using Meta Quest, players dangle through live 3D obstacles, earn points, and build faster hands with their head up. Officially licensed by the NHL and trusted by USA Hockey, it’s the future of training. Sign up at SenseArena.com/OKPH with code OKPH for $25 off an annual subscription. 🏒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

Sep 17, 2022 • 52min
Hacks To Hockey For Back To Hockey
How do you prepare to get back to the rink? The Our Kids Play Hockey team shares all their hacks and secrets to help you make the beginning of the season go smoothly!If you enjoyed this week's episode please feel free to let us know by leaving us a 5 Star review on your preferred podcast network.Be sure to follow Lee MJ Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, and Michael Bonelli on all social platforms for more and feel free to email our team at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com!Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🚨 Big news—Dangle Pro is here, the world’s first mixed-reality stickhandling trainer. Using Meta Quest, players dangle through live 3D obstacles, earn points, and build faster hands with their head up. Officially licensed by the NHL and trusted by USA Hockey, it’s the future of training. Sign up at SenseArena.com/OKPH with code OKPH for $25 off an annual subscription. 🏒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