Natlie Mlnkov shares her journey from Zln, Czechia, to NCAA stardom and now the PWHLs Montreal Victoire. In this episode, we explore her growth as a player, the pride she carries representing her country, and whats next in her pro hockey career.Please note: This conversation was recorded prior to the 2025 PWHL Draft, where Mlnkov was selected 12th overall by the Montreal Victoire.Subscribe for weekly stories from inside womens hockey.Thanks to MB Performance Nutrition for sponsoring this episode. Fuel your game with expert guidance at melissaboufounos.comFind more episodes at linktr.ee/rinksiderundownpodcast
What's the secret to becoming a world-class hockey goalie? As part of our celebration for 400 episodes of Our Kids Play Hockey, host Lee MJ Elias brings you a power-packed celebration of goaltending excellence! We've gathered wisdom from Olympic champions, NHL stars, and elite coaches to give you the ultimate guide to mastering the crease. Highlights Include:Mental toughness training with NHL veteran Steve Valiquette Olympic gold medalist Sami Jo Small's journey from street hockey to Team Canada Brian Daccord's insights on fostering passion in young goalies The Goalie Doctor's game-changing advice for tryout success Paul Cohen's unique path from crying forward to goal-scoring goalie Whether you're a goalie, parent, or coach, this episode is packed with actionable advice, inspiring stories, and game-changing strategies that will elevate your understanding of hockey's most demanding position. Tune in now and discover the mindset, skills, and passion that create legendary netminders! Got questions? Share your thoughts with us at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com. Want a written version you can reference anytime?Check out our companion blog: Our Top-5 Episodes For Youth Hockey Goalies & What They Uncover About Pressure & Performance#HockeyGoalie #YouthHockey #MentalToughness #GoalieTraining #OurKidsPlayHockey #400thEpisodeClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!Train your hockey brain off the ice with the official VR training tool of the NHL, USA Hockey, and OMHA. For players and goalies of all levels, Sense Arena builds IQ, vision, and decision-making with hundreds of drills on Meta Quest. Start training now at SenseArena.com/OKPHHave 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