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 - Beyond the Dangles: Pavel Barber on Obsession, Growth & The Truth About Skill Development

November 19, 2025 • Our Kids Play Hockey

Welcome to another Wraparound Roundtable — our holiday special series where we spotlight the biggest creators in the game and give away major prizes!

This week, we’re joined by the one and only Pavel Barber — stickhandling phenom, skills coach, and one of the most recognized names in online hockey content.

🎁 Giveaway Alert:

Every episode = a chance to win a Green Biscuit + Puck Around
This week’s multiplier: A Goalie Wraparound (Pavel’s pick!)
🔗 Head to HockeyNeverStops.com and enter now!

📌 In this episode, we cover:

Pavel’s start in content creation: from random video posts to global recognition
Why passion and obsession — not views — drive his creativity
His coaching side: What skills really matter in a game (hint: not flashy toe drags)
The mental side of content creation and helping kids through hockey
What he learned from working with Itaguchi and players with limited resources
A powerful message for kids: It’s not about being viral. It’s about being resourceful, consistent, and loving the process
Why the “boring basics” matter more than any highlight reel move
His own childhood obsession with the game, and how the joy of skating still hits just as hard today

💡 Whether you’re a player, parent, or creator, this episode is packed with real talk and rare insights from one of hockey’s most impactful minds.

📲 Follow Pavel: @heybarber | @pavelbarbertraining for the game-relevant stuff

🛑 REMINDER: There are two Roundtable episodes every week — and every entry = another shot at the grand prize. 10 episodes. 10 chances to win. Thousands in gear.

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