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Our Kids Play Hockey

Our Kids Play Hockey

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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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Episodes
  • GIVEAWAY: From Goalie Pads to Purpose - Ryan Beckmann on Mental Health, Hockey, and Healing
    Dec 3 2025

    This week on The Wraparound Roundtable, we sit down with Ryan Beckmann — father, coach, mental health advocate, and founder of The Last Save and Ultimate Goalie Showdown — to explore how hockey became the pathway for his recovery and his mission to help others heal.

    From ICU hospital visits to launching nationwide events with NHL players, Ryan shares how pain shaped his purpose — and how he’s using the sport to support families and individuals battling mental health and addiction.

    📌 In this episode:

    • Turning personal struggle into a mission of service
    • The life-saving impact of small gestures from the hockey community
    • Why authenticity, not virality, drives lasting content
    • What today’s kids and creators need to hear about purpose and passion
    • How The Last Save is bridging gaps for families in crisis
    • Behind-the-scenes of Ryan’s goalie showdown with Eddie Lack and how it sparked a movement

    🎁 GIVEAWAY:

    This week’s prize:

    🏒 Green Biscuit™ + Puckaround™ + Goalie Wraparound™ (Ryan’s pick!)

    🧊 2 episodes per week = 2 chances to win

    🎄 10 total episodes = 10 shots at the massive grand prize (yes, there’s a Sparx machine in there)


    🎯 Enter now at HockeyNeverStops.com – hit the Roundtable button!

    Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!

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    28 mins
  • GIVEAWAY: Slurpees, Skates & Viral Creativity - How DB16 Media is Redefining Hockey Content
    Dec 3 2025

    This week on the Wraparound Roundtable, we sit down with Danny Bdzoch, the creative mind behind DB16 Media, known for his viral 711 jersey shoot, custom gear concepts, and wildly unique content that’s capturing the spirit of hockey one post at a time.

    Danny shares how a Christmas GoPro turned into a content career, why authenticity beats algorithm, and how he balances fun, fandom, and originality — all while fielding DMs from major brands and fans begging for his custom jerseys.

    📌 In this episode:

    • The spark behind DB16 Media’s rise — and that double-ended stick
    • Behind the viral 711 shoot (and what the fire department had to do with it)
    • Why doing it “for the views” isn’t the key to long-term success
    • The design process behind his one-off jerseys
    • How Danny deals with the flood of DMs and negativity
    • What he hopes young players and creators take from his journey

    🎁 GIVEAWAY:

    This week’s prize:

    🧊 Green Biscuit™ + Puckaround™ + BladeShade™ Sunglasses (Danny’s pick!)

    🎯 2 episodes per week = 2 chances to win

    🎄 10 total episodes = 10 shots at our massive grand prize (including a Sparx sharpener!)

    🛒 Enter now at hockeyneverstops.com!

    Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!

    NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month — plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.

    Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena ‘26 — available now at hockey.sensearena.com/OKPH


    Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!

    Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!

    Follow Us On Social Media:

    • Facebook Group
    • X
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    23 mins
  • Our Girls Play Hockey: Should Girls Learn to Hit in Hockey? PWHL Star Hayley Scamurra Breaks It Down
    Dec 2 2025

    💥 Is Women’s Hockey Becoming a Full-Contact Sport? Let’s Talk About It.

    In today’s episode of Our Girls Play Hockey, Lee and PWHL/Team USA forward Hayley Scamurra dive into one of the most talked-about topics in the sport right now: physicality, checking, and the evolution of competitive contact in women’s hockey.

    With the PWHL playing faster and more physical than ever, parents and coaches everywhere are asking:
    ➡️ Should girls start learning how to hit earlier?
    ➡️ What counts as competitive contact?
    ➡️ Is checking coming to youth or international play?

    Hayley brings real on-ice experience from the pro game, comparing PWHL physicality, NCAA standards, international rules, and even her time playing in Canada. Together, she and Lee break down how the women’s game is changing — and what it means for young players coming up today.

    🔥 In This Episode:

    • What “competitive contact” really means in today’s women’s game
    • Why the PWHL is already playing near full-checking hockey
    • The difference between PWHL, NCAA, and IIHF rules
    • Why learning to receive a hit is just as important as giving one
    • Why younger players hesitate physically — and how to help them
    • Drills and coaching philosophies to safely introduce physical play
    • The future of checking in women’s hockey: is change coming?

    #WomensHockey #PWHL #GirlsHockey #HockeyParents #YouthHockey #HockeyDevelopment #CheckingInHockey #CompetitiveContact #TeamUSA #HayleyScamurra

    Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!

    NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month — plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.

    Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena ‘26 — available now at hockey.sensearena.com/OKPH


    Have A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!

    Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!

    Follow Us On Social Media:

    • Facebook Group
    • X
    • Instagram
    • LinkedIn
    • YouTube


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    21 mins
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