
Our Kids Play Hockey
Our Kids Play Hockey is a podcast that focuses on youth hockey, offering insights, stories, and interviews from the hockey community. It provides valuable advice for parents, coaches, and players, covering various aspects of the game, including skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for young athletes. The show frequently features guests who share their expertise and personal experiences in youth hockey, both on and off the ice.
The show features three hockey parents, who all work in the game at high levels:
- Christie Casciano-Burns - USA Hockey Columnist, Author, and WSYR Anchor
- Mike Bonelli - USA Hockey Coach and Organizational Consultant
- Lee M.J. Elias - Hockey Entrepreneur, Author, and Team Strategist
In addition to the main podcast, there are several spin-off series that dive into specific aspects of youth hockey:
1.Our Girls Play Hockey – This series highlights the growing presence of girls in hockey, addressing the unique challenges they face while celebrating their accomplishments and contributions to the sport. Each episode of Our Girls Play Hockey is also hosted by Sheri Hudspeth who is the Director, Youth Hockey Programs and Fan Development for the Vegas Golden Knights.
2.The Ride to The Rink – A shorter, motivational series designed to be listened to on the way to the rink, offering quick, inspirational tips and advice to help players and parents get into the right mindset before a game or practice.
3.Our Kids Play Goalie – This series is dedicated to young goalies and the unique challenges they face. It provides advice for players, parents, and coaches on how to support and develop young goaltenders, focusing on the mental and physical demands of the position.
Together, these shows provide a comprehensive platform for parents, players, and coaches involved in youth hockey, offering insights for all aspects of the sport, from parenting, playing, or coaching to specialized positions like goaltending.
Episodes
What Skills Should My Kid Have at Their Age? A Parent’s Guide to Youth Hockey Development

The Ride to The Rink - Backyard Drills to The NHL with Matt Moulson

Hard Work Over Hype: Lessons from Matt Moulson’s NHL Career

The Ride To The Rink - Maximizing Your Ice Time at Hockey Clinics

Are Skills Clinics Worth It? : A Parents Guide to Navigating Extra Ice

The Ride To The Rink - How to Get the Most Out of Private Lessons

The Ride to The Rink: Character Counts—On and Off the Ice

📬 Quick Update: Our Email Is Back Online!

Do You Really Need Private Lessons?

Mailbag: Navigating AAA Costs, Team Culture, and When to Step Back

The Ride To The Rink: Build Something That Lasts With Syracuse Crunch Owner Howard Dolgan

Building a Hockey Town: Howard Dolgon on the Syracuse Crunch, Community, and Chasing the Dream

The Ride to the Rink: World Champion Caroline Harvey on Habits That Build Champions

Our Girls Play Hockey - NCAA and World Champion Caroline Harvey on Playing With the Boys and Dominating With the Girls

Three Pieces of Advice Hockey Parents Ask For—Then Ignore

The Ride To The Rink - Mastering the Goalie Mindset with Olympian Sami Small

Our Kids Play Goalie - Sami Jo Small on Goaltending, Grit, and Growth

The Ride to The Rink: Why You Need To Play Your Role with Zac Rinaldo

The Ride To The Rink: Adversity Is a Privilege: What Getting Cut Teaches You – With Tessa Bonhomme

From NHL Enforcer to Mentor: Zac Rinaldo on Grit, Growth & Giving Back

The Ride To The Rink: Building Your Off-Season Hockey Habits

The Power of Role Models in Girls Hockey with Olympian Tessa Bonhomme

Are You Cut Out To Be A Coach?... Ask The Experts!

The Ride to The Rink: You Don’t Need Permission to Dream Big

What Should I Know As A Young Hockey Parent
