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.

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.

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Our Kids Play Hockey

GIVEAWAY: From Beer League to Viral Saves: Meet RSpike20, The Purple Goalie

November 19, 2025

This week on the Wraparound Roundtable, we sit down with one of the most colorful personalities in hockey — literally. Known online as RSpike20, the Purple Goalie has taken the beer league world (and Instagram) by storm with his hilarious skits, mic’d-up moments, and genuine love for the game.

🎧 In this episode, we dive into:

How a love for the Lightning sparked his late start in hockey
What it’s like learning to play goal as an adult — and turning that journey into content
His creative process behind viral videos and his signature purple persona
The tight-knit support of the local hockey community and fans who recognize him at the rink
What most people don’t understand about goaltending (hint: stretch more!)
Advice for young creators dreaming of turning their passion into content
Behind-the-scenes stories, including the goalie creator game you’ve probably already seen!

💥 RSpike20 might have started from rec league, but his mission to spread fun, positivity, and passion through hockey content is making a major impact — all while fully dressed 60 minutes before puck drop.

🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT:

This week’s prize:

🥅 Green Biscuit + Puck Around + Hockey Wraparound (courtesy of RSpike20)

🎄 Two episodes weekly = Two chances to win

🧊 10 total episodes = 10 shots at our massive grand prize

🎯 Enter now at HockeyNeverStops.com

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