Pucked Up Hockey Mums

 What scouts really look for in female players—on and off the ice. -  Scout Steve breaks down showcases, evaluations, and visibility for female players—plus parent do’s and don’ts. What you’ll hear in this episode: How a showcase is really scouted Traits that stand out (and red flags) Smart follow-up emails after events What tanks visibility instantly Send a text Support the show New episodes drop...

  Performance anxiety? Pre-game nerves? Coach Sandy’s got the fix. -  Coach Sandy Cohan (Mental Edge Hockey) shares practical mental tools that make players tougher and parents smarter on the ride home. What you’ll hear in this episode: Why mental toughness is trainable One mindset shift that changes everything 99 Rules Every Parent Should Know (sneak peek) Handling pre-game nerves like a pro 🧩 L...

 Fees, fundraisers, and “should we have just bought a boat?” -  Brittany and Tricia spill the truth about rep hockey’s hidden costs—plus hacks to stretch your hockey dollar. What you’ll hear in this episode: What rep hockey really costs (spoiler: a lot) Fundraiser fails + snack shack survival Mum hacks to save your wallet Send a text Support the show New episodes dropping weekly This episode was p...

 Four kids. Three players. One mum doing it all—and launching a horror pod. -  Alysha juggles hockey-mum chaos with a new creative project: spooky bedtime stories on Sleep Tight Frights. What you’ll hear in this episode: Being married to “Coach Dad Supreme” Life when your schedule = rink calendar Why horror podcasting was the perfect outlet Sleep Tight Frights Send a text Support the show New epis...

 From rinkside dad to team photographer—Jeff’s hobby got real. -  Jeff shares how hockey photography became his full-time unpaid rink gig—complete with ego clashes and sideline laughs. What you’ll hear in this episode: How a camera became a rink pass The shots that actually matter Navigating unpaid gigs without losing it Custom Sports Photography https://www.instagram.com/inactionsportsphotos/   h...

Forgotten jock straps, cold coffee, and hotel-hallway shinny—if you know, you know. -  Amanda dives into the hilariously relatable world of hockey-mum life—those laugh-cry moments we’ve all lived through. What you’ll hear in this episode: The most “yep, that’s me” hockey mum confessions Our favourite laugh-or-you’ll-cry stories Listener gems that prove we’re all in it together Send a text Support...

 Academics + elite hockey = chaos with a class schedule. -  A principal leading three elite boys’ teams at Coeur d’Alene Hockey Academy shares what it takes to balance hockey, school, and teenage life. What you’ll hear in this episode: Academic expectations in elite hockey Daily discipline + drive of CSSHL athletes How schools support (and stretch) players Learn more about CDA Hockey Academy Here:...

  Hockey culture is changing—and Lindy’s making sure bullying has no place. -  Amanda and Brittany sit down with Lindy, founder of Puck Off to Bullying, to talk about protecting players and creating real change. What you’ll hear in this episode: Real parent + player stories What families can do right now How to be an ally in your rink Visit our links page for website info and resources Send a text...

 What scouts actually want—straight from 30-year veteran Steve Lisle. -  Steve Lisle shares how NCAA, U Sports, prep, and junior recruiting really works—timelines, red flags, and what separates a player from the pack. What you’ll hear in this episode: What scouts look for (and instant turn-offs) Academic + recruiting timelines Male vs. female scouting differences How to make emails + film stand ou...

From aging out of hockey to starting a sports apparel business, this mum is hustling on and off the ice. - What happens when one kid ages out of hockey, another switches sports at the buzzer, and mum is packing Etsy orders in the car? Welcome to @worldofdelulu. This week on Pucked Up Hockey Mums , Amanda chats with the powerhouse behind the Etsy shop @worldofdelulu—a hockey + baseball mama managin...

From early days to bench boss—hockey coaching stories with wit and wisdom: Before the clipboard and cones, there was just Phill—and one hell of a hockey story. In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums , Amanda pulls back the curtain on Coach Phill—yes, her husband, partner-in-chaos, and the guy behind the “Coach” title. From his earliest days in sports to the philosophies that shape his coaching s...

The Hockey Mom Survival Guide to Travel Weekends -  Hotel chaos, rink-side drama, and moms surviving on bad coffee and worse WiFi—welcome to the unfiltered world of tournament weekends. In this solo episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums , Amanda dives headfirst into the wild, messy, and hilarious reality of hockey tournaments. From hotel hallways that turn into lawless zones to snack stand drama and pa...

Hockey is expensive—but it doesn’t have to break the bank. We’re sharing money-saving hacks for hockey families to keep kids training without draining your wallet. Training like a pro doesn’t have to cost pro-level dollars. In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums , Amanda and the #BadMumSquad share the best hacks to help hockey parents save big on everything from ice time to off-ice training. We’...

When kids trade sticks for whistles, parents enter the wild world of hockey officiating—this Ref Mom shares the highs, lows, and life lessons from the stripes. What happens when your kids swap sticks for whistles? In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums , Amanda sits down with a proud Ref Mom whose son and daughter both wear the stripes. From the first time they stepped on the ice as officials to...

From minor hockey to life milestones, this episode tells the story of two friends whose bond started on the ice and never faded. In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums , Amanda dives into the journey of two athletes who grew up side by side in hockey—and built a brotherhood that carried them through every stage of life. From childhood skates and junior leagues to career changes and family milest...

Goalie mom life = its own special level of chaos. This week, we’re joined by @mommydoesntdodishes for unfiltered goalie parenting stories, minor hockey politics, and real talk you won’t want to miss. In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums , Amanda sits down with the one and only @mommydoesntdodishes—a powerhouse goalie mom, hockey association leader, and influencer who’s not afraid to tell it li...

Thinking about starting your own spring hockey team? From ice time battles to hidden costs, we’re breaking down the good, the bad, and the slushy of doing it yourself. In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums , Amanda and the #BadMumSquad spill the tea on what it really takes to build a spring hockey team from scratch. From wrangling players and coaches to scheduling tournaments and surviving the...

Ever wonder what “bar down,” “bender,” or “flow” actually mean? We’re breaking down hockey slang and lingo so parents can finally keep up with the chatter at the rink. This week, Amanda is joined by Brittany and Tricia for a full bench of laughs and lessons as we dive into the colorful world of hockey terminology. From the basics every rink-side rookie should know to the insider slang that makes y...

Two hockey moms, two different rinks—Amanda from Vancouver Island and Kelly from Minnesota swap stories, laughs, and survival tips from the heart of youth hockey life. This week on Pucked Up Hockey Mums , Amanda is joined by the awesome Kelly from Minnesota (aka @minnmomlife). What started with a DM on Instagram turned into a hilarious cross-border conversation about the highs, lows, and rink-side...

Coach Phill joins the mums to break down the madness of hockey gear—what fits, what doesn’t, and why equipment turns every parent into a part-time pro shop manager. This week, Amanda drags her husband (and resident “Coach Phill”) to the mic for a brutally honest chat about fitting hockey gear. Between their 23 years of relationship banter and rink-side laughs, you’ll hear exactly why this sport ma...

Amanda and Tricia go behind the bench to talk about going “all in” on hockey from day one—and the realities of choosing a hockey academy. In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums , host Amanda sits down with fellow hockey mom Tricia to unpack what it really means to commit early to the hockey grind. From signing up her youngest on day one to the big decision of enrolling in a hockey academy, Trici...

Hockey mom Brittany shares her journey raising players a decade apart—what’s changed in youth hockey and what stays the same. In this episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums , we sit down with Brittany to hear her hockey parenting story—times two. With a 10-year gap between her kids’ hockey seasons, Brittany gives us the inside scoop on how much the game (and the parenting side of it) has shifted over th...

Hockey mums go unfiltered—how we started, the chaos of early rink life, and why this podcast is for every hockey parent. Welcome to the very first episode of Pucked Up Hockey Mums ! 🎉 We’re kicking things off by sharing how our hockey parenting journeys began—the chaos, the laughs, and the lessons learned along the way. From early morning practices to figuring out the real cost of youth hockey, n...

Here’s a quick taste of what’s to come on Pucked Up Hockey Mums Send a text Support the show New episodes dropping weekly This episode was proudly sponsored by AAA Hockey Recruiting—your go-to for player development, showcases, and getting noticed at the next level. Whether you’re aiming for junior, prep, or NCAA, they’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the hookup. Check them out at AAA Hockey Re...