The Beer Leaguer

This time around we're wrapping up playing for multiple teams in a tournament in a different country! How does playing far away from home make some things easier, but also adds stress? What have I learned to help reduce that stress and just make it a fun getaway? How different is it playing for multiple teams when both teams play multiple times a day? All that and Uncrustables talk.  Text the...

Once again Mason joins the podcast and we talk about locker room seating. It's not as half-hazard as it may sound at first. From superstitions, to the random folding chair, we even complain about broken hooks and wet floors before trying to break down the why's and the how's of this game day ritual. Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our social...

Fellow Beer League captain Anthony LoVullo joins the show this episode. We talk about his start in roller hockey and how that lead him to Beer League. Along the way we cover a variety of topics including his thoughts on: good locker room culture, sock-less feet in skates, and how small the big world of beer league is.  Episode Quotes "I value them being on the team more so than winning."...

Have you thought about running a beer league team? Ever wondered what it entails? In this episode we chat about all the various duties you might be asked to do, and the ones you should be doing without being asked. Then we touch on some common issues and how to handle them, and how to help out even if you aren't running the ship. Then finally you get some words of wisdom and helpful tips.  Li...

Beer League teaches us a lot of things, some of which you probably don't even realize. In this very special episode (in that after school special voice) we talk about things learned on the ice that are applicable to life off the ice.  Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.com https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com https://ww...

Mason joins the show to talk about our experience traveling to the BLPA Bash in Columbus. We talk about the tournament on and off the ice. How it differed from previous years, what we liked and what we would change, and how it was taking our own team this year. Plus, I think I learned the secret to doing well at these BLPA events.  Links BLPA Out of Town Tournaments Episode Text the show Support t...

We scoured the internet to see what people think Beer League Hockey is. All of that was then fed into AI and out popped a list of Beer League myths. In this episode we go through this list and either confirm or debunk these Beer League Myths. Links ChatGPT Can AI Make You a Better Beer Leaguer? (episode) Mike Steiner from Beers on Ice (episode) Locker Room Talk (episode) Text the show Support the...

Beer League play-offs are close or just started for most people. These are some top of head thoughts on getting you and your team ready. Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.com https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguer https://linktr.ee/beerleaguer...

Hockey equipment is expensive, and beer leaguers aren't getting free gear (or paid to play) so making that stuff last as long as possible is imperative. In the second part of this 2 part series we talk about repairing your equipment. What can you repair yourself? When is it time to hand it over to a professional? Or when is it time to buy something new?  This episode is a piece-by-piece walk-...

Hockey equipment is expensive, and beer leaguers aren't getting free gear (or paid to play) so making that stuff last as long as possible is imperative. In the first part of this 2 part series we talk about repairing your equipment. What can you repair yourself? When is it time to hand it over to a professional? Or when is it time to buy something new?  This episode is a piece-by-piece walk-t...

At some point everyone is bound to go through it, you realize you don't like the people you play beer league hockey with.  So what do you do? In this episode I talk about evaluating what is keeping you from enjoying hockey on your current team and different ways to correct it.  Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.com http...

This episode we're joined by Mike Steiner, the producer and co-star of Beers On Ice.  Mike is a former professional hockey player who now plays high-level beer league with a bunch of his high school teammates who also have pro experience. We talk about his journey through hockey that brought him to beer league, the differences he sees between high and low level beer league, and a lot more!  C...

A review after half a season wearing Aycane's Blade Evo base layer and Blade Pro skate sock.  How have the held up? Are they comfortable? What makes them different from other brands? This episode if the audio companion to two video reviews: Aycane Blade Evo Base Layer Review Aycane Blade Pro Skate Sock Review Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our social...

In the final episode of 2024: How do you wind down after late games? What has and hasn't worked, along with a few recommendations and channel updates. Warroad Review Documentary from Reddit Our Kids Play Hockey - Burnout Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.com https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com https://www.instagram.co...

Looking for some hockey gift ideas that aren't new sticks and skates? Then this is the episode for you. Gift List 2023 Holiday Gift Guide and List Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.com https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguer https://linktr....

One of the hardest things in Beer League is knowing when you should jump ship to a different team.  In this episode, Mason joins the show and we discuss a multitude of reasons for moving on to a new team. What are some ways to handle things with your old team, and do you even need to? We share stories of why we left teams and why we joined others and if they ended up working out in the end. Text t...

Beer League burnout is a real thing. This episode is a talk on what it is, how to see it coming, and how to deal with it.  Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.com https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguer https://linktr.ee/beerleaguer Music by RomaR...

A quick overview of the full review video for Enzo Equipment Bath Bombs. The full video can be found here: https://youtu.be/sehUklkuWjc If you are interested in learning more about Enzo, click here Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.com https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/ https://ww...

In this shorts episode we cover:  Major League hockey postponed until Oct 2025 ( The Hockey Guy's take ) Sock review video out Enzo Cleaner Review Hockey Tutorial Bauer Prosharp AdvantEdge Review  Social Media Account to Follow:   Beers on Ice Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.com https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com h...

On this episode I look back on some things I wish I could tell myself as I started in beer league hockey. Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.com https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguer https://linktr.ee/beerleaguer Music by RomaRecord1973 via Pix...

Audio-only review of the Bauer Pro 360 Cut Resistant Tall Socks. The full YouTube video is here: (https://youtu.be/CI-h3tZ_dXE) Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.com https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.beer.leaguer https://linktr.ee/beerleaguer Music by...

If you’re going to practice shooting pucks at home there are a lot of ways to do it. You can get super fancy, and pricey, go really minimal, or get creative and land somewhere in-between. We go from the bare minimum to the fanciest at home set-ups and along the way explain the good vs the bad. Then I walk you through my shooting setup, some of the cheap things I wish I spent more money on, not so...

This episode of The Beer Leaguer podcast is something a little different. This is the audio portion of a video review for the Warroad undershirt . The full video is available on The Beer Leaguer YouTube channel and at TheBeerLeaguer.com If you want to see any of the visuals I'm mentioning, go check out the video.  Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our s...

It’s summer here in North America and that means, it’s hot and kids are out school, but more importantly that means a lot less hockey going on. Lots of rinks close and melt their ice temporarily, some trade in ice hockey for roller, and in many places there isn’t any hockey to be found. So what can a beer leaguer do in the summer to scratch that hockey itch? Links: Massage Gun Marsblades  The Late...

In this shorts episode we cover: The Beer Leaguer YouTube The Beer Leaguer Reviews PlayList Da Beauty League Social Media Account to Follow:  Marcel's Hockey School (YouTube) Text the show Support the show Want more from The Beer Leaguer? Check out our socials http://thebeerleaguer.com https://thebeerleaguer.buzzsprout.com https://www.instagram.com/thebeerleaguer/ https://www.tiktok.com/@the....