The Tampa Bay Lightning return from their 4-day holiday break with a Saturday night game at the Florida Panthers. This is the start of a back-to-back that concludes Sunday afternoon at home vs. the Montreal Canadiens. Zemgus Girgensons will play in his 800th game while Nikita Kucherov looks to keep moving up the NHL scoring leaderboard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 4-2 in a game that saw them take 26 penalties and go on the penalty kill 10 times. Jake Guentzel tied Brandon Hagel for the team lead with 18 goals, Pontus Holmberg scored his 5th goal and Nikita Kucherov got his 61st career game-winning goal. The Lightning's penalty kill went 9-for-10 on the night. Before the game JJ Moser signed an 8-year extension worth $6.75 million AAV. The Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens this afternoon at Benchmark International Arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feeling tired, burned out, or just plain stuck halfway through the hockey season? Youre 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 way up, and families everywhere are wondering how to make the final stretch of the season actually matter.In this conversation, Lee, Christie, and Mike dig into how players, parents, and coaches can reset, refocus, and rekindle their hockey experience heading into the most important months of the year. In this episode, we cover:Why reflection matters before pushing forwardHow coaches should redefine roles, standards, and wins mid-seasonWhat parents can do when their child is on a losing team or feeling burned outWhy records dont define development (and never have)The importance of communication, confidence, and cultureHow to make January and February feel like a fresh start, not a grindSimple mindset shifts that help kids love the game again Whether your childs team is winning every weekend or struggling to find momentum, this episode is a powerful reminder that youth hockey is about growth, connection, and long-term development, not standings. Listen now, reset your perspective, and make the rest of this season one your family feels proud of. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Reset, Refocus, Rekindle: How Families Can Make the Second Half of the Hockey Season Matter Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Email us or tap the link in the episode description many of our episodes start with you.#OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockeyParents #HockeyDevelopment #HockeyMindset #YouthSports #HockeyCoaching #HockeyParenting #LoveTheGame #PlayerDevelopmentClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena! Heading into 2026, hockey families are asking: How do we get better? More ice time isnt always realistic but smarter training is. Sense Arena uses VR and mixed reality to build hockey IQ, confidence, and decision-making for skaters and goalies at their own pace. Visit SenseArena.com/OKPH and use code OKPH to get 50% off plus $25 off an annual plan or headset bundle.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
In part one of Sandras conversation with American Hockey League President and CEO Scott Howson, they dive into what it was like stepping into the role during the uncertainty of the pandemic, the challenge of balancing the needs of diverse markets, and whether rule changeslike expanded video reviewcould be on the horizon. Plus, Sandra shares her three favorite Calgary Wranglers moments from 2025.(22:55) In part two, Sandra and Scott celebrate the AHLs 90th anniversary and explore how non-traditional markets are embracing the league. They discuss the future of the AHL in Arizona, the possibility of more East-West regular season matchups, and the benefits of having NHL and AHL teams in the same citylike Calgary. Sandra also reveals her three wishes for the Wranglers in 2026.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
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Hockey friends and family Happy Holidays from our team!In this special, lighthearted holiday episode, Christie Casciano is joined by her two favorite cohosts,Lee Eliasand Mike Bonellifor a festive check-in with the Our Kids Play Hockey community.Between laughs, movie references, and holiday banter, the trio delivers an important reminder parents and players often need to hear this time of year: its okay to step back, say no, and simply enjoy the season. Whether your family is skating through tournaments, navigating three-on-three invites, or choosing rest over ice time, this episode reinforces that balance matters especially during the holidays. In this episode, we talk about:Why the holidays dont have to revolve around hockeyGiving yourself permission to skip extra skates and tournamentsFinding joy, rest, and perspective during a busy seasonA sneak peek at upcoming episodes focused on the final stretch of the seasonEnding the year with gratitude, humor, and hockey community spiritAs the calendar turns and the season heads toward its final push, this episode is a warm reminder that hockey is important but family, fun, and well-being always come first. From all of us at Our Kids Play Hockey happy hockey holidays!#OurKidsPlayHockey #HockeyParents #HockeyHolidays #YouthHockeyLife #HockeyFamily #HolidayBalance #RinkLife #HockeySeasonClick 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/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
On Episode 103 of Rinkside Rundown, Im joined by Canadian Para Ice Hockey forward and trailblazer Claire Buchanan.Claire shares their para hockey journey and we dig into the inaugural World Para Ice Hockey Womens World Championships. We cover what it meant, what stood out, and why it matters for the growth of the game. We also talk about what has helped shape Claires path, the importance of connection and community, and defining success beyond the scoreboard.Make sure to subscribe to Rinkside Rundown for weekly episodes from around the world of women's hockey.