What happens when a coach puts character development above the scoreboard wins? You get Blake Hackbarth—skills coach, mentor, and the newly appointed Head Coach of Davenport University Women’s ACHA hockey team.

In this episode, Amanda and Brittany sit down with Blake to dig into his no-nonsense, heart-forward philosophy on coaching. From his roots in Fox Valley to leading regional championship squads and running his own hockey training program, Blake brings more than drills and systems—he brings soul to the rink.

🔍 In this episode:

• Blake’s personal hockey journey—from Wisconsin to junior hockey captain
  
  
• How coaching in Knoxville’s pro league reshaped his path
  
  
• The origin story of Fox Valley Hockey Training
  
  
• Why small group development is where the magic happens
  
  
• What “creating better humans, scholars, and athletes” really means
  
  
• His thoughts on coaching female athletes and supporting hockey families
  
  
• The real metrics of success—and they’re not on the scoreboard
  
  
• A sneak peek into his vision for Davenport University’s ACHA program
  
  

Whether you’re a hockey parent, player, or aspiring coach, Blake drops golden insight on development, identity, and the long game of building great people—on and off the ice.

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This week on Pucked Up Hockey Mums, we flip the script on scouting life and shine the spotlight on the one holding it all together behind the scenes—Karry Lisle, wife of Scout Steve Lisle and proud hockey mum.

Karry joins Amanda for a heartfelt, honest, and raw convo about what it really feels like to send your eldest child across the border for university—12 hours away from home.

🎧 In this episode:

• The emotional gut punch of the first college send-off
  
  
• Balancing pride with panic as a hockey mom
  
  
• How she prepared (and what caught her off guard)
  
  
• Advice for other moms approaching this major milestone
  
  
• The real talk on identity shifts, grief, and growth

Whether you’re months away from that drop-off day or still knee-deep in minor hockey chaos, this episode is a must-listen for every hockey mum preparing for that next chapter.

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👀 #EyesOnHer | 🎯 #BadMumSquad | 🏒 #GirlsInTheGame

This week, we’re back with fan-favorite Scout Steve for Part 2 of our deep dive into the world of hockey scouting—and this time, we’re shining a spotlight on the female scouting pathway.

From what a showcase weekend actually looks like behind the scenes to how scouts track and follow up with players afterward, Steve breaks it all down with honesty, clarity, and a few spicy hot takes. (Spoiler: it’s not just about who scores the most goals.)

🎧 In this episode:

• A full breakdown of how scouts tackle a busy showcase weekend

• The key things scouts look for in female players—on and off the ice

• Follow-up steps after a standout performance (including how to write a smart email)

• Tips for parents to support their athletes without overstepping

• What can instantly boost—or tank—a player’s visibility

Whether your daughter’s already getting looks or you’re just starting to navigate the rep world, this one’s packed with gold.

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This week, Amanda sits down with Coach Sandy Cohan, the brilliant mind behind Mental Edge Hockey, to dig deep into the often-overlooked side of the game: the mental game. From pre-game nerves to building confident players (and parents!), Sandy shares wisdom from decades of coaching, performance training, and his newly published book, 99 Rules Every Player Should Know.

Sandy doesn’t just coach hockey players—he trains resilient humans. Whether your kid’s trying to bounce back from a slump or level up mentally for the next big season, this episode delivers golden advice for every hockey family.

🎧 In this episode:

• Why mental toughness is trainable

• How to help kids manage pressure and performance anxiety

• The one mindset shift that can change your player’s entire game

• A sneak peek at his next book: 99 Rules Every Parent Should Know

• Sandy’s thoughts on crazy car rides home 😬

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In this episode

Your favorite Co-Host Brittany and returning guest Tricia, are back—and they’re not holding back. We’re talking ice time budgets, and the fine art of fundraising without losing your damn mind.

🔥 Here’s what we dive into:

💰 How much it really costs to play rep hockey (spoiler: your soul)

🥶 Cold hard cash vs. cold rink bleachers—what hurts more?

📦 Fundraiser fails, snack shack survival, and who actually buys those damn chocolate bars

🧾 Mom hacks to stretch a hockey dollar and still keep the dream alive

💳 The “should we have just bought a boat?” moment we all pretend we didn’t have

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🧊 #BadMumSquad | 👻 #SleepTightFrights

This week, Amanda sits down with a true hockey mum legend—Alysha, mum of four, including three hockey players, and married to the man who’s coaching all three… while also serving as the head coach for their hockey association. We’re not saying she runs on caffeine and adrenaline—but we’re not not saying it.

When she’s not in the stands, the locker room, or behind the wheel of her SUV-turned-equipment-van, Alysha’s diving headfirst into her next big adventure: launching her very own creepy podcast, Sleep Tight Frights.

👻 Yep, she’s swapping whistles for whispers—with spooky bedtime stories perfect for listeners who love a little chill before they sleep.

🎧 In this episode:

• The unfiltered truth about being married to “Coach Dad Supreme”
  
  
• How to survive when your life revolves around the rink
  
  
• Why launching a scary story podcast was the perfect creative outlet
  
  
• Balancing chaos, creativity, and cold arenas
  
  
• BONUS: A full episode of Sleep Tight Frights is included at the end!
  
  

If you’ve ever juggled a team schedule, snack duty, and spooky bedtime routines—this one’s for you.

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We’re zooming in (pun intended) on hockey parenting from the other side of the lens. Jeff—a dad who stumbled into hockey photography and somehow became his kid’s unofficial media crew—joins Amanda for a hilariously real convo on what it’s like when your “hobby” turns into a full-time, unpaid rinkside hustle.

From sideline shots to rink politics, Jeff spills on:

📷 How a basic camera became his rink pass

😤 Why yelling “Offside!” doesn’t help your kid—or your shutter speed

📸 Navigating rinks, egos, and unpaid gigs like a boss (or at least pretending to)

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This one’s for the mums who can tape a stick with one hand, chirp refs under their breath, and survive an entire weekend on coffee and cold arena fries. In Episode 18, Amanda dives into the hilariously relatable world of hockey motherhood—those “you know you’re a hockey mum when…” moments we all live through (and sometimes cry-laugh about).

From 5AM rink calls to mystery gear smells, forgotten jock straps, and hotel hallway shinny—if you know, you know. This episode is part group therapy, part stand-up comedy, and full-on Bad Mum Squad energy.

If your car smells like a locker room and your wallet cries hockey tears—you belong here.

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