Hello Hockey Friends And Families Around The World!
The Our Kids Play Hockey family of podcasts is hosted by a team of expert hockey parents and coaches who deliver essential tips, strategies, and stories to help guide hockey families on and off the ice.
Recent Episodes
Dec. 19, 2025
Inside PlayWellMinds: How Henrik Cronebäck and Johan Fallby Are Changing Mental Training for Teens
🧠 Mental fitness isn’t a buzzword anymore — it’s a skill. And like any hockey skill, it has to be trained. Mental fitness is one of the most requested topics in the Our Kids Play Hockey community, and for good reason. Parents, coaches, and players all know it matters — but far fewer know how to act…
Dec. 17, 2025
The Ride to The Rink: How Young Players Can Turn Their Passions Into Hockey Careers with Working in Hockey's Nick Bowins
🎮 What if your love of hockey could become a lifelong career… even if you’re still a kid? On today’s Ride to the Rink, Lee, Mike, and Christie are joined by Nick Bowins, founder of Working in Hockey, to open young players’ eyes to just how many opportunities exist beyond playing the game. Whether y…
Dec. 17, 2025
GIVEAWAY: Global Game, Honest Reviews & Real Talk: Hockey Tutorial’s Chris Kibui
For the final episode of this season’s Wraparound Roundtable , we’re joined by Chris Kibui — the creator behind Hockey Tutorial , one of hockey’s most respected and widely‑watched channels. From humble beginnings making “how ...
Dec. 16, 2025
GIVEAWAY: Gear, Passion & Purpose: Goalie Gear Nerd on Obsession, Community & the Art of the Save
This week on The Wraparound Roundtable , we’re joined by Tim McCarthy , founder of Goalie Gear Nerd — one of the most respected voices in the world of goalie equipment. With nearly a decade of gear expertise (and a lifelong o...
Dec. 15, 2025
Our Girls Play Hockey: Breaking Barriers & Winning Gold: The Rise of Puerto Rico Women’s Hockey
📣 What happens when grit, belief, and a nation’s pride collide on the ice? In one of the most electrifying moments in recent women’s hockey history, the Puerto Rico Women’s National Team stormed back from a 5–2 deficit to win...
Dec. 12, 2025
Working in Hockey with Nick Bowins: A Mission to Help People Find Jobs in the Game
🔥 Ever wondered how people really get jobs in hockey? Today’s episode pulls back the curtain on an industry filled with far more opportunities — and far more good people — than most families ever realize. Nick Bowins, founder...
Dec. 10, 2025
The Ride to The Rink: Pro-Level Thinking for Youth Players: Satoshi Takano’s Simple Hacks to See the Game Better
🎧 Want to become a better hockey player before you even step onto the ice? Today’s Ride to the Rink is a special one — because cognitive performance coach Satoshi Takano joins Lee, Christie, and Mike to share simple, game-cha...