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
Jan. 9, 2026
The Ride to The Rink: Why Being “Picked” Early Doesn’t Define Your Hockey Future With Matt Dumouchelle
🚗💨 What if not being “identified” as a top player early… actually worked in your favor? On this episode of The Ride to The Rink, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli are joined by their good friend Matt Dumouchelle, creator of Hockey Factories and a global student of hockey development. Matt has traveled the…
Jan. 7, 2026
Are We Developing Stars or Teams? With Matt Dumouchelle
🏒 Are we building great hockey teams… or just chasing superstars way too early? In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli are joined once again by hockey development consultant and writer Matt Dumouchelle for a deep, thoughtful, and at times uncomfortable conversation spar…
Jan. 5, 2026
Our Girls Play Hockey: The Guilt of Missing Hockey: What Players and Parents Need to Hear
💭 Do you ever feel guilty for missing hockey? Missing a practice for school. Saying no to a tournament. Choosing family time, another sport, or just a much-needed break. If that knot in your stomach feels familiar, this episo...
Jan. 2, 2026
The Ride to The Rink: Mental Strength for Every Shift with PlayWellMinds
🧠 What if your thoughts and emotions were actually your biggest teammates? On this episode of The Ride to The Rink, hosts Lee Elias and Mike Bonelli are joined live from Sweden by sports psychology experts Johan Fallby and Henrik Cronebäck for a powerful conversation just for young hockey players. …
Dec. 31, 2025
Happy New Year & What’s Next for Our Kids Play Hockey in 2026
Happy New Year, hockey friends and families! 🎉 We’re kicking off 2026 by reflecting on how far Our Kids Play Hockey has come, thanking the incredible community that made it all possible, and sharing a few important updates as we head into our sixth year of the show. In this special New Year’s episo…
Dec. 29, 2025
Giveaway Last Call: 24 Hours Left to Enter Our Biggest Hockey Giveaway of the Year
⏰ This is it. The final reminder. In this short but important episode, we’re officially in the last 24 hours of our massive year-end Wraparound Roundtable Grand Prize Giveaway—and we don’t want a single hockey family to miss their chance. 🎁 One lucky family will take home an unreal prize pack, incl…
Dec. 26, 2025
Reset, Refocus, Rekindle: How to Save the Second Half of Your Youth Hockey Season
🟦 Feeling tired, burned out, or just plain stuck halfway through the hockey season? You’re not alone. This episode lands right in that in-between space — after the early-season excitement fades and before playoff hockey really begins. The skates might be hanging in the garage, the coffee intake is …