Our Kids Play Hockey

Our Kids Play Hockey
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Jun 19, 2021 • 54min

An Interview With Joe Eppolito

Joe Eppolito, recipient of the 2021 Walter Yaciuk Award and 27 year veteran in the game of hockey with various roles with USA Hockey, joined our team to discuss coaching and where he sees the game growing. He gives his thoughts on the ADM and how it has impacted his work on the ice and how the game is aiming to become more inclusive across the board.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Heading into 2026, hockey families are asking: How do we get better? More ice time isn’t always realistic — but smarter training is. Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace.🎯 Visit SenseArena.com/OKPH and use code OKPH to get 50% off plus $25 off an annual plan or headset bundle.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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May 29, 2021 • 56min

A Discussion On Showcases

Showcase season is coming up quickly. Our experts give their best advice on what to look for when looking at showcases and the reasons  why you might want to attend.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Heading into 2026, hockey families are asking: How do we get better? More ice time isn’t always realistic — but smarter training is. Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace.🎯 Visit SenseArena.com/OKPH and use code OKPH to get 50% off plus $25 off an annual plan or headset bundle.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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May 15, 2021 • 44min

An Interview With Jay Demarco, Creator Of "Small Saves”

Jay DeMarco has been inspiring goaltenders of every age since 1991 with his weekly comic strip Small Saves. He is passionate about the game of hockey and specifically goaltending. We had the chance to sit down and talk about his artwork and how he uses it to reach people in the game of hockey.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Heading into 2026, hockey families are asking: How do we get better? More ice time isn’t always realistic — but smarter training is. Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace.🎯 Visit SenseArena.com/OKPH and use code OKPH to get 50% off plus $25 off an annual plan or headset bundle.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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May 8, 2021 • 55min

An Interview With Jack Han

Jack Han has had a unique story in the game of hockey which has led him through some pretty amazing opportunities to work in and around the game. He is currently known for creating the Hockey Tactics Newsletter which offers amazing insight to the sport. Jack took some time to talk to the Our Kids Play Hockey team and discuss what the spark was for him in his youth that has led to such a successful life in hockey.You can follow Jack on Twitter at @jhanhky.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Heading into 2026, hockey families are asking: How do we get better? More ice time isn’t always realistic — but smarter training is. Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace.🎯 Visit SenseArena.com/OKPH and use code OKPH to get 50% off plus $25 off an annual plan or headset bundle.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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May 1, 2021 • 1h 7min

All About Equipment

Do you know what equipment you can be saving a few bucks on and which should never be bought used?? Our experts give us all the details on how to equip a young hockey player for success!Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Heading into 2026, hockey families are asking: How do we get better? More ice time isn’t always realistic — but smarter training is. Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace.🎯 Visit SenseArena.com/OKPH and use code OKPH to get 50% off plus $25 off an annual plan or headset bundle.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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Apr 24, 2021 • 1h 5min

An Interview With Author Bruce Berglund

Bruce Berglund has had the chance to study world history through the lens of hockey as he researched for and wrote The Fastest Game In The World: Hockey And The Globalization Of Sports. This week he gave us his unique perspective on hockey, where its been, and where it’s going.You can order your copy of Bruce's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fastest-Game-World-Globalization-History/dp/0520303725Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Heading into 2026, hockey families are asking: How do we get better? More ice time isn’t always realistic — but smarter training is. Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace.🎯 Visit SenseArena.com/OKPH and use code OKPH to get 50% off plus $25 off an annual plan or headset bundle.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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Apr 17, 2021 • 44min

An Interview With Troy Albert, Founder of The Peconic Hockey Foundation

The Peconic Hockey Foundation, based on the Eastern end of Long Island, is looking to grow the game and make it more accessible for a whole population of young athletes in their area. Hear from the foundation’s founder and president, Troy Albert, on what it takes to bring a rink to a community in need and how the foundation has been steadily growing towards their goal.Learn more about the foundation at www.PeconicHockey.org!Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Heading into 2026, hockey families are asking: How do we get better? More ice time isn’t always realistic — but smarter training is. Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace.🎯 Visit SenseArena.com/OKPH and use code OKPH to get 50% off plus $25 off an annual plan or headset bundle.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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Apr 10, 2021 • 37min

A Season In Review

Everyone's 2020/21 youth hockey season was so different in so many different ways, but can we call it "lost?”We want to hear your season's recap! Be sure to email us at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com!Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Heading into 2026, hockey families are asking: How do we get better? More ice time isn’t always realistic — but smarter training is. Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace.🎯 Visit SenseArena.com/OKPH and use code OKPH to get 50% off plus $25 off an annual plan or headset bundle.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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Apr 3, 2021 • 48min

Our Kids Play Hockey: An Interview With Roger Grillo

When USA Hockey unveiled the American Development Model just over 10 years ago there were questions on how effective it would be.  We interviewed ADM Regional Manager Roger Grillo to talk about how the program has changed youth hockey development and USA Hockey for the better.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Heading into 2026, hockey families are asking: How do we get better? More ice time isn’t always realistic — but smarter training is. Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace.🎯 Visit SenseArena.com/OKPH and use code OKPH to get 50% off plus $25 off an annual plan or headset bundle.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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Mar 27, 2021 • 48min

Our Kids Play Video Games - An Interview With Ray Carsillo

When your kids aren't tearing it up on the ice, they might be tearing it up on the virtual rink or in another game they enjoy. Ray Carsillo joined us for a discourse on video games, gaming culture, where the industry is headed, and what parents can do to learn more and support their kids as they game!Head to www.OurKidsPlayHockey.com to find all of our tips and tricks for Hockey Families and be sure to email us with your topic suggestions and comments at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com!Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! 🏒🥽Heading into 2026, hockey families are asking: How do we get better? More ice time isn’t always realistic — but smarter training is. Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace.🎯 Visit SenseArena.com/OKPH and use code OKPH to get 50% off plus $25 off an annual plan or headset bundle.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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