Pucked Up Hockey Mums

In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums, Amanda sits down with Kim Harper — a working mom of three who’s living the full hockey-parent grind while building something new inside it. Kim is a mom to two older daughters and a U11 hockey son, married to a coach who’s involved in both hockey and baseball, which means their family is travelling and juggling sports nearly year-round. By day, Kim works a...

In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums, Amanda sits down with Jesse — the voice behind House Full of Hockey — to talk about what it’s really like raising three boys in hockey when you didn’t grow up in the sport at all. Jesse shares her family’s journey from being a full-on baseball household to navigating early mornings, long drives, travel teams, and the emotional rollercoaster of youth hockey...

The female game isn’t “catching up” anymore — it’s redefining hockey altogether. In this episode, returning guest Tausha joins Amanda to break down the explosive rise of female hockey, the intensifying physical play, and how the new era of girls on ice is changing coaching, recruiting, and league standards from grassroots to NCAA. Tausha has gone from player → boys’ coach → and now head of the ent...

In this empowering chapter of the Sports Moms Playbook series, Amanda sits down solo to share the inspiring story of Shoshana — a dedicated sports mom of three who raised athletes across three completely different worlds: cheer, track, and football. From early-morning practices to late-night competitions, from emotional burnout to pure pride, this episode dives deep into what it really takes to sh...

In today’s deeply moving episode, Amanda shares the extraordinary story of Neisha — a sports mom, wife, and woman of faith whose journey has reached hearts as far away as India. From raising three athletic children to navigating unimaginable loss, Neisha’s life reflects a powerful message: hope, resilience, and faith can carry us through even the darkest chapters. Married for 23 years, Neisha lost...

Behind every great athlete, there’s a sports mom running the real plays — organizing, cheering, worrying, and showing up long before the puck drops. In this inspiring episode, Amanda sits down with one of the contributing authors of The Sports Moms Playbook to talk about why sports moms finally deserve a platform of their own. Together they dig into the stories behind the book — the emotional high...

What happens when a Canadian hockey family trades West Coast rinks for life in Eastern Europe? In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer, a goalie mum from Vancouver Island now living in Romania with her U11 and U5 goalie sons — one of whom trains with the U13, U15, and U17 Romanian National Teams and spends summers developing in Italy. We dig into everything from culture shock and hockey develop...

What really happens when your kid hits the road without you? Amanda and Tricia break down the pros, cons, and chaos of travel hockey — when players go without their parents. From trust issues to team bonding, sleep deprivation to livestream meltdowns, it’s the truth no one tells you about the independence phase of hockey parenting. When your hockey player starts traveling solo, you’re not just mis...

What happens when the hockey mum who does it all suddenly… doesn’t want to do any of it? In this raw, funny, and totally relatable solo episode, Amanda gets real about burnout, lost motivation, and that weird in-between space where you’re not just tired — you’re emotionally benched. Recorded straight from her car (and heart), Amanda shares what happens when the rink becomes your whole identity — a...

Originally a subscriber-only bonus — we’re letting everyone in on the ride this week! From chaotic early-morning drop-offs to post-game snack runs, some of the best hockey mum moments happen in the car. In this unfiltered, laugh-out-loud episode, Amanda and Brittany spill the tea from the driver’s seat — the stories, the rants, and the real-life chaos that never makes it onto the ice. It’s messy,...

This week, Amanda sits down with Thomas Gobeil — a player who’s lived every Canadian hockey kid’s dream and seen the pressure behind the draft from the inside. From the nerves of being scouted at 15 to navigating the realities of junior hockey life, Thomas opens up about the grind, the culture, and what happens when the dream starts to clash with real life. They dive into the Canadian draft proces...

Before she was a hockey mum in Berlin, Melissa was a youth worker in London—supporting teens who had been expelled from school and were at risk of prison. Now, she’s raising two hockey players of her own: one a striker in both ice and skater hockey, the other a goalie in skater hockey. In this episode, Amanda dives into Melissa’s powerful story: how lessons from youth work transfer directly into p...

Tournament season = chaos + coffee. We’re unpacking (literally) how to survive the packing lists, hotel pool parties, noisy hallways, and endless travel days. From parent survival kits to the “one thing you always forget,” this one’s for the road warriors. 👉 What’s your tournament MVP item? Tag us with your hockey travel hacks. Send a text Support the show New episodes dropping weekly This episod...

Every hockey family has that injury story. From stitches and sprains to concussions and goalie groin pulls, we’re diving into the realities of hockey injuries and recovery. Parent panic moments, late-night ER trips, and the hacks that actually help. 👉 Got a wild injury story? Send it our way—we might share it in a future Carpool Confession! Send a text Support the show New episodes dropping weekl...

Hockey nutrition tips every parent needs—from fueling young athletes to avoiding burnout. - What should your hockey kid really be eating before a game? How do you keep them fueled through tournaments? Hockey nutritionist Melissa Boufounos has the answers. In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums , Amanda sits down with certified sports nutritionist Melissa Boufounos to tackle one of the biggest qu...

  From coffee-sippers to sideline Karens—every rink has them. Which one are you? -  Every rink has them—the loud Karen, the chill coffee-sipper, the goalie parent pacing like a caged animal, and the stat-keeper with a spreadsheet for everything. We’re breaking down the funniest, most painfully accurate hockey parent stereotypes—the good, the bad, and the gloriously unhinged. What you’ll hear in th...

 Tryouts are stressful—don’t be the parent that makes them worse. -  It’s tryout season—aka snack-sized chaos. Amanda, Brittany, and Tricia get real about what evaluators actually watch for, parent red flags vs. green flags, and how to help your kid regroup after cuts. What you’ll hear in this episode: The truth about tryout evaluation (beyond hands & wheels) Parent behaviours that tank the vi...

  Coach, manager, fundraiser, billet mum—Brandi does it all. -  Brandi from Kingston wears every hat in minor hockey: coach, team manager, fundraising coordinator, billet coordinator, and hockey mum. She shares the wild stories and survival strategies from a season spent behind the glass. What you’ll hear in this episode: Coaching your own child vs. others The hidden work of team managers Fundrais...

 One daughter holding her own with the boys. One son on a different path. One mum juggling it all. -  Stephanie from Toronto shares her dual hockey-parent journey: a daughter thriving in co-ed A-level and a younger son carving his own path—all while she manages teams. What you’ll hear in this episode: The reality of team managing Girls vs. boys hockey: what really differs Supporting siblings witho...

  Two goalies. One mum. A party story the fire department will never forget. -  Ontario’s Heather Scott shares the highs, lows, and hilarity of raising two goalies—plus her life as team manager and chaos coordinator. What you’ll hear in this episode: Goalie mum life from U9 to U12 AAA Why the coach always calls her first Manager hacks that save sanity The legendary party fail story Follow Heather:...

 Life knocked us down—so we recorded from the floor. -  Health scares, sports disappointments, and motherhood curveballs. Recorded literally from the floor, Amanda, Brittany, and Tricia talk setbacks, resets, and finding grit when you’re running on empty. What you’ll hear in this episode: Why a “floor episode” felt right Real stories of setbacks + silver linings Micro resets that actually work #Ba...

 From the ice to entrepreneurship—Tausha Nunez built a brand on hockey grit. - Tausha Nunez is a player, coach, hockey mum, and the creator of Puck It Apparel. She shares how hockey shaped her life and her business. What you’ll hear in this episode: The origin story of Puck It Apparel Balancing coaching, parenting, and entrepreneurship Brand lessons hockey families can relate to Why staying authen...

  She built the spring team—now she’s spilling what worked and what didn’t. -  Ashley, goalie mum and chaos coordinator, recaps her first spring season as team organizer. The highs, the fails, and the group chats that nearly broke her. What you’ll hear in this episode: The truth about starting a spring team Goalie mum grind vs. politics Parent drama vs. dream team culture Tips Ashley would give fu...

 Skills coach + new university head coach—why Blake believes character beats scoreboard stats. -  Coach Blake Hackbarth (Davenport University ACHA Women’s Head Coach) shares his development-first philosophy: create better humans, scholars, and athletes. What you’ll hear in this episode: From Wisconsin roots to pro coaching in Knoxville Launching Fox Valley Hockey Training Coaching female athletes...

  Pride, panic, and a 12-hour drive—one mum’s college send-off story. -  Karry Lisle shares the real emotions of sending her eldest away for university hockey—identity shifts, grief, and growth. What you’ll hear in this episode: The gut punch of college send-off day What she prepared for vs. what blindsided her Advice for mums facing the milestone Staying connected from afar Find here here: http:/...