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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

Holidays, Hockey, and Heart: A Special Our Girls Play Hockey Episode

December 23, 2025 • Our Kids Play Hockey • Season 1 • Episode 460

🎁 Happy holidays, hockey family!

As the holiday season rolls in, Lee Elias and Hayley Scamurra take a break from the usual hockey talk to do what matters most this time of year — connect, reflect, and give thanks.

In this special holiday episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, Lee and Hayley come together from Montreal to share warm wishes with the entire girls’ hockey community and offer listeners a more personal look behind the podcast. Hayley is joined by her partner Nick Stoop (yes, that Nick — longtime listener favorite and past guest), along with their beloved giant schnauzer, Lexie, who unofficially claims the title of “podcast couch MVP.”

This episode is a reminder that while hockey brings us together, community is what keeps us connected — especially during the holidays.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:

Holiday wishes to hockey families around the world
Hayley’s life in Montreal and holiday travel plans
Nick’s perspective on mentorship, travel, and supporting athletes
The importance of family, relationships, and community beyond the rink
Why the girls’ hockey world truly feels like one big family

Whether you’re listening on a drive home, wrapping gifts, or sneaking in a quiet moment for yourself, this episode is a heartfelt reminder of why this community means so much.

🎄 From all of us at Our Girls Play Hockey, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah, and a joyful holiday season, whatever you celebrate.

💙 Thanks for being part of our hockey family — we’ll see you in the next episode.

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