What happens when youre voluntold to become the team managerand suddenly an entire hockey season feels like its resting on your shoulders?Every successful youth hockey team has players, coaches, and supportive parents. But behind the scenes, theres often one person keeping the schedules organized, hotels booked, families informed, problems solved, and team culture moving in the right direction: the team manager.In this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, Lee Elias, Christie Casciano-Burns, and Mike Bonelli are joined by Christine OBrien, who recently managed the Connecticut Junior Rangers at the BRICK Tournament and brings firsthand experience managing the countless details that go into creating a great youth hockey experience.And as Christine explains, great team management is about much more than sending emails and booking hotel rooms. In this episode, youll hear about: How managers can organize schedules, travel, hotels, tournaments, and constant last-minute changes Why trust between the manager and coaching staff is essential How to communicate effectively without overwhelming families Why the best managers delegate instead of trying to do everything themselves What Christine learned managing at the high-pressure BRICK Tournament How team meals, activities, and simple off-ice moments can create stronger relationships Why managers need to remain conscious of the different financial realities within a team How to avoid becoming the middleman for parent complaints about coaching decisions Why protecting the coaches ability to coach is one of a managers most valuable contributions How managers can help make sure kids are still allowed to be kids, even in highly competitive hockey environmentsChristine also shares practical ideas for delegating jobs like timekeeping, music, team parties, swag, reservations, and other responsibilities that can quickly overwhelm one person.Whether youre already managing a team, considering raising your hand, or staring at your phone wondering why the coach just asked you to do it, this conversation is packed with practical advice for making the season more organized, inclusive, and enjoyable. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: The Unsung MVP of Youth Hockey: What Great Team Managers Do Differently Listen nowand if your team has an incredible manager, send them this episode and make sure they know how much their work matters.Because great managers dont just keep a team organized. They help create the experience families and players remember long after the season ends.#OurKidsPlayHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #TeamManager #YouthHockeyManager #HockeyCoach #HockeyFamily #YouthSports #HockeyCulture #BRICKTournament\n
\n \nSur cet pisode de Le Sick Podcast, Tony Marinaro et Alexis Lavoie-Martel reviennent sur l'actualit dans le monde du sport! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\n
\n \nPascal Lapoint of Tout Sur le Hockey joins the podcast to talk about Hayden Paupanekis. What has happened this year, and what about the next year in NCAA, WJC? Paupanekis' projection for the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.\n
\n \nOn this episode of The Sick Podcast, Stu Cowan joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Zack Bolduc and Arber Xhekajs lengthy contract negotiations, if these players could be involved in an upcoming trade, what Bolduc and Xhekaj could bring to the Canadiens long-term, Samuel Montembeault less likely to be traded with each passing day, Martin St-Louis eventual contract extension and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\n
\n \nCommunity, leadership, and resilience.Three words to describe the journey of forward Maddy Christian, who joins me this week on Rinkside Rundown to share her inspiring hockey story.Maddy talks about the importance of community back home in Elk River, Minnesota and how they helped shape her into the player she is on the ice and the person she is away from it. She also reflects on the growth she went through in becoming part of the leadership group at Penn State University and what it took to pursue her dreams of playing alongside the best in the world.This conversation was recorded before the 2026 PWHL Draft where Maddy was selected 33rd overall by her hometown Minnesota Frost.If youre enjoying these conversations, consider subscribing and sharing with your fellow hockey fans. New episodes drop every Thursday at 3:00pm EST and feature talented players from across the world of womens hockey.\n
\n \nThe history of the Tampa Bay Lightning continues to assemble a growing body of work. Part of that history is the growing list of goalies who have taken the team’s…
\n \nPascal Lapoint of Tout Sur le Hockey joins the podcast to talk about Hayden Paupanekis. What has happened this year, and what about the next year in NCAA, WJC? Paupanekis' projection for the future. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.\n
\n \nThe NHL Central Scouting final rankings are out. Chris and Cam, as you'd expect, have some thoughts on the way it all shook out. The two discuss the surprises or lack thereof and also take a look further down the list. Plus, you won't want to miss the discussion on the way teams and international federations are trying to stop the flow of players to developmental paths they are competing with. Chris and Cam share their own opinions about how international federations are using national team opportunities as battle grounds to stop player movement. Up next, Chris and Cam discuss the early rosters we've seen for the IIHF U18 Men's World Championship which kicks off next week in Slovakia. This week, we also brought back the Called Up Challenge where Chris and Cam test each other's prospect knowledge with just a few context clues. Plus we talk about David Carle's future, the NCAA coaches that could get NHL nods, plus some NHL Draft prospects that could get the nod for Men's Worlds in our Beyond Belief segment. And lastly, Chris and Cam talk about which superstar teenager they would rather build a team around: Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer. It's a jam-packed show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices\n
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\n \nIn episode 332 of the Glass and Out Podcast we're joined by Head Coach of the St. Norbert College Green Knights, Tim Coghlin. Over the past 32 seasons, Coghlin has turned the St. Norbert hockey program into one of the finest college hockey programs in the country. During that time, the Green Knights have appeared in 21 NCAA DIII tournaments, captured five national titles, and posted over 700 wins, making Coghlin the all-time wins leader at the DIII level. In addition to leading a model program, former players can be found making an impact in their respective fields and communities. That includes reigning Jack Adams Award winner and head coach of the Washington Capitals, Spencer Carberry. Listen as he shares why successful teams have noisy benches, why creating offence starts with defensive structure, and the responsiblity that college coaches have to their players' parents. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MW31RYpe_pg Secure your TCS Live ticket: https://thecoachessitelive.com/ Download the TCS app: https://www.thecoachessite.com/app Learn more about our presenting sponsors: Biosteel:BioSteelTeams.com/Glassandout Hudl:hudl.com/tcs\n
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