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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

Inside the Influencer Era: Introducing the 2025 Wraparound Roundtable

November 05, 2025 • Our Kids Play Hockey

Welcome back to The Wraparound Roundtable – our annual celebration of the hockey community through giveaways, gratitude, and a glimpse behind the scenes of the creators who shape your kids’ hockey universe.

🎉 This year, we’re kicking things up a notch. Instead of focusing on small-to-medium hockey businesses, we’re spotlighting the most influential hockey creators on the planet—the ones your kids already follow on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and beyond. From game-changing tutorials to viral highlights, these voices are shaping the culture of hockey today.

In this intro episode, host Lee Elias is joined by longtime friend and legendary creator Chris Kibui of Hockey Tutorial, one of the sport’s most-followed online platforms. Together, they set the stage for a series that combines practical creator insights, authentic inspiration, and of course, incredible prizes.

🎧 NEW THIS YEAR:

Each week features two separate episodes, giving you two chances to win a weekly prize. That’s 10 total episodes, 10 total weekly prizes, and 10 total chances to rack up entries for the season’s grand prize!

🎁 Weekly Giveaways:

Green Biscuit + Puck Around Pack
Creator-contributed bonus prizes

🏆 Grand Prize Includes:

A brand new Sparx Skate Sharpener
Full team set of skate deodorizers
Gear from Green Biscuit, Hockey Wraparound, and much more!

🚨 How to Enter:

Starting next week, head to hockeywraparound.com → Click the Wraparound Roundtable button → Enter each episode for more chances to win the grand prize!

💡 What You’ll Learn This Season:

What it really takes to become a hockey content creator
The passion and purpose behind today’s top influencers
Why this new career path resonates with the next generation of players

🎤 With guests like Chris, and many more well-known names your kids already admire, this season blends fun, education, and family-friendly hockey content that brings value to players, parents, and future creators alike.

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned—The Wraparound Roundtable starts next week!

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