Our Kids Play Hockey

Everyone knows that big wins are a ton of fun, but what should coaches and teams look to do in the days following the big win? Lee raised this question to both Mike and Christie who both shared valuable insight from their experiences. Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey. SenseArena...

Before you leave for your young athlete's practice or game today, take a moment to think about what they're putting in their bodies and the impact it may have on their game. Coach Mariah Fujimagari has had over 20 years experience in and around the game of hockey and has devoted her professional life to educating young players and their families on the importance of nutrition when it com...

This 8x Gold Medalist guest should serve as an anchor in all of our lives. From a super young age he has worked hard to be the best at what he does and achieve his dreams. Josh Pauls is the captain of Team USA's Sled Hockey Team, and he joined us this week to talk about his journey in the game of hockey and how it has shaped his life. Be sure to check out Josh's book, "Lesson's...

This topic raised a pretty lively debate from the panel - should youth players be expected to dress professional or wear team apparel when heading to the rink? Or, like the Arizona Coyotes, are you ok with them dressing casually on game day? Leave a comment letting us know who you sided with!! Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Sav...

We often say that you don't always have to support a dream, but you should always support a person's right to have a dream. We also believe it's important to highlight the jobs around the sport of hockey outside of being an athlete. Our guest this week, Franny Drummond, was told that there was no future in sports illustration when he was a kid, but now he's sharing his artwork...

It's the biggest game of the season, and you were up three goals going into the third period, but the opponent is finding a way to quickly cut your lead. If you're a hockey parent or coach, you know the anxiety of situations like this. What if we told you that theres ways to overcome that anxiety? Mike, Christie, and Lee share how they stay calm in the stands and on the bench when things...

As referee burnout plagues the sport of hockey, we sat down to talk with Kerry Fraser about some of the lessons he learned during his famously long tenured career as an NHL official. It is our hope that these lessons serve as inspiration and impact future interactions with officials and opponents in a positive way. Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Keep your player sharp this summer wit...

What if we told you that the competitive spirit of hockey knows no bounds?  Dan Brennan began working with USA hockey in 1996 and now serves as the General Manager for the US National Sled Team. He recently joined our panel to talk about the how the tenacity of hockey players is not unique to any one style of play. He also shares what it's like to experience a championship at the internationa...

When it comes to being a student athlete, the word student comes first. Lee, Christie, and Mike offer their advice to parents and players on how to balance a busy hockey life as school starts back up. Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey. SenseArena.com/okph Have A Topic You Want Us...

Fundraising is an important part of hockey season. It not only can help you fund your season but  can offer a unique way to team bond and shape young athletes as individuals. Christie, Mike, and Lee dive into different types of fundraising and all the benefits on this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey! Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Are...

The season is around the corner and there's so many things to get ready!! What do you need to do before the season starts to ensure success? Take these tips from Mike, Christie, and Lee and hit the ground running this year!! Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey. SenseArena.com/...

What should parents, coaches and athletes know as they navigate their hockey journey from youth through college? Ed Gosek, Head Coach of Oswego State University (NCAA DIII), joins us to share his experience and advice from his time in the game. Ed has an incredible resume as a player and coach with Oswego, including coaching them to their only National Title while sporting some of the top students...

With the start of the 2021-22 season around the corner, we're making sure everyone is aware of all the new changes in USA Hockey's handbook.  Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey. SenseArena.com/okph Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know! Please Be Sure To Subscri...

Do you know exactly what should be in your team's first aid kit?? Teresa Marzec, a Doctor of Physical Therapy for 42 years who also serves as a level four hockey coach shares what to check your first aid kit for and more with Lee, Mike, and her sister, Christie! Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan wit...

Can you imagine having to write a hockey story for every day of the year? Dr. Commito PhD did it, twice. We dig deep into his process for writing "Hockey 365" and why having a historian is important for teams and clubs to boost team morale and bonding. Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with cod...

This week we sat down to talk with Jennifer Flowers, the WCHA Vice President and women’s league commissioner, as well as the chair for a new group called College Hockey for Diversity. We were also joined by Sophia Burns, a junior student-athlete at St. Michaels College, a student representative from the group, and Christie’s daughter. Join us as we discuss the ways the group is looking to help gro...

We've talked about Great Parents and now we're talking about Crazy Parents! "Hockey Moms Aren't Crazy!" is full of stories of amazing hockey moms who love the sport and watching their kids have fun. Jody Anderson tells about her background in the game and what led to her writing the first edition of her book!  Be sure to grab your copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/36djtWq Cl...

Hockey parents really have a special job and to have that additional team of support behind you as a coach or an athlete is really important. Join Mike, Christie, and Lee as they tell stories about impactful hockey parents they have known during their time spent in and around the game. Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on...

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! Ke...

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! Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey. SenseArena.com/okph Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know! Please Be S...

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! Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Sav...

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...

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! Keep your player sharp this summer with NHL Sense Arena. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at hockey. SenseArena.com/okph Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let...

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/...

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 foundat...