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Our Kids Play Hockey: The Ride To The Rink: How Young Players Can Turn Their Passions Into Hockey Careers With Working In

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What if your love of hockey could become a lifelong career even if youre still a kid?On todays 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 you love video games, math, technology, social media, photography, coaching, or just being around the rink theres a path for you in hockey.Nick shares real examples and powerful reminders that the traits kids learn in the locker room leadership, teamwork, effort, resilience translate directly into careers on and off the ice. He explains how to explore your interests now, how to talk about your passions with confidence, and how to start building connections in the sport no matter your age.Kids, this episode is your permission slip to dream big not just about where youll play, but about the kind of hockey life you can build. Highlights from the Episode Love video games? There are careers in tech and gaming inside the hockey world. Good at math? Analytics roles exist at every level of hockey. Into social media? Marketing is one of the fastest-growing lanes in the sport. Creative? Photography and videography can open doors at rinks everywhere. Leadership matters: The same kids who lead in the locker room often become leaders in business later. Tell people what you love: Sharing your passions helps others help you. Youre more than a hockey player and developing your other interests makes you stronger, not distracted. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Kids Can Start Building a Future in Hockey With Insights from Working in Hockeys Nick Bowins Listen in and help your young athlete discover how their unique skills and passions can fuel a lifelong journey in hockey on or off the ice.#RideToTheRink #WorkingInHockey #HockeyCareers #YouthHockey #HockeyParents #HockeyLife #LeadershipLessons #HockeyKids #HockeyDevelopment #BeyondTheIceClick 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

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Our Kids Play Hockey: Giveaway: Gear, Passion & Purpose: Goalie Gear Nerd On Obsession, Community & The Art Of The Save

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This week on The Wraparound Roundtable, were 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 obsession with pads, gloves, and everything in between), Tim breaks down how a passion project turned into a global hub for goaltender knowledge.He and Lee dive into what sparked his gear obsession, how sharing his nerdy curiosity grew into an online community, and why the relationships hes built with brands and fellow goalies mean far more than follower counts. This episode is a deep look at gear, authenticity, and why doing what you love always shows. Giveaway: Green Biscuit + Puckaround + Goalie Wraparound (Tims multiplier pick!) Listen now and enter at: HockeyNeverStops.comFollow @goaliegearnerd and visit goaliegearnerd.com for gear breakdowns, insider insights, and goaltending content that actually teaches you something.Click 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

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Our Kids Play Hockey: Giveaway: Global Game, Honest Reviews & Real Talk: Hockey Tutorial’s Chris Kibui

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For the final episode of this seasons Wraparound Roundtable, were joined by Chris Kibui the creator behind Hockey Tutorial, one of hockeys most respected and widelywatched channels. From humble beginnings making how to hockey stop videos to producing gear reviews, expert tutorials, and international documentaries, Chris has spent over a decade bridging the gap between gear tech, onice performance, and global hockey culture.Lee and Chris dive deep into: His first spark inspired by The Mighty Ducks that got him on the ice and behind the camera What it truly takes to produce honest reviews that players actually trust How he built a brand that works with every major hockey manufacturer without ever selling out Why relatable content (gear, explanation, & real people) matters more than follower count What its like to travel the world, document hockey in places like Kenya, India, and Sweden, and help grow the game beyond traditional markets The positive messages and feedback that keep him creating year after year Giveaway: Green Biscuit + Puckaround + Custom Hockey Tutorial Jersey (your name, number & country!) Listen now & enter at: HockeyNeverStops.comFollow @hockeytutorial on all platforms for honest gear breakdowns, expert tutorials, documentaries, and hockey storytelling you wont find anywhere else.Click 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

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Our Kids Play Hockey: Our Girls Play Hockey: Breaking Barriers & Winning Gold: The Rise Of Puerto Rico Women’s Hockey

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What happens when grit, belief, and a nations pride collide on the ice? In one of the most electrifying moments in recent womens hockey history, the Puerto Rico Womens National Team stormed back from a 52 deficit to win gold at the IIHF 3-on-3 Series in Buenos Aires and today, we take you inside that unforgettable run.Host Lee Elias and co-host Hayley Scamurra sit down with four players who helped make history: Katie Leffler, Anastasia Sloan, Sabrina Honeycutt, and goaltender Kaylee Awrachow. Together, they share the leadership moments, mental battles, adjustments, and pure joy that powered their gold-medal comeback. Episode Highlights:How Puerto Rico unlocked the perfect game with only minutes leftThe surprising tactical shift that changed everythingKatie El Diabla Lefflers 21-point performance and the nickname she didnt ask forAnastasia Sloan breaking through traditional habits to score the OT winnerKaylee Awrachows mentality in a chaotic, whistle-less 3v3 formatSabrina Honeycutts flu game and the goal that lit up a silent arenaWhat it means to represent Puerto Rico and inspire the next generationLeadership insights players can apply at any level of the gameThis episode is a celebration of resilience, culture, fun, and the unstoppable rise of womens hockey across the world. Want to see the comeback? Lee included the full game link in the show notes trust us, youll want to watch it. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Puerto Ricos Womens National Team Made History And What Young Players Can Learn From Their Gold Medal Run Have a topic or guest suggestion? Email us anytime at team@ourkidsplayhockey.com Visit OurKidsPlayHockey.com for more episodes, resources & our childrens book When Hockey Stops.#WomensHockey #PuertoRicoHockey #HockeyCulture #IIHF #GirlsHockey #LeadershipInSports #HockeyParents #HockeyCoaching #OurGirlsPlayHockeyClick 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

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Our Kids Play Hockey: Working In Hockey With Nick Bowins: A Mission To Help People Find Jobs In The Game

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Ever wondered how people really get jobs in hockey? Todays 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 of Working in Hockey, joins Lee, Christie, and Mike to reveal how thousands of passionate players, parents, graduates, and lifelong fans are finding careers in the game. From analytics to marketing, from game ops to coaching, Nicks message is simple: there is a place for everyone in hockey.Whether your young athlete is dreaming of their future or you want to stay connected to the sport after your playing days, this conversation will open your eyes to the real pathways forward. In This Episode: Why getting your first opportunity matters more than where it is The most common and most overlooked hockey jobs available right now How players skills (leadership, teamwork, resilience) translate directly to real careers Networking vs. socializing: the major difference no one talks about How high school and youth programs can help kids build non-playing hockey skills Why patience + relentless pursuit of experience beats years required on job postings The reality of working in hockey: long nights, low pay and incredible purpose The surprising paths that led todays pros, execs, and staff into the gameNick also shares stories from his wildly successful newsletter and platform including the 100+ people whove landed hockey jobs directly through his work.If you or your child loves this game, this episode is a roadmap to staying in it for life. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog:How Kids (and Parents!) Can Build Real Careers in Hockey Insights from Nick Bowins of Working in Hockey Have a topic for the show? Email us at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com#hockeyjobs #workinginhockey #youthhockey #hockeyparents #sportsbiz #hockeylife #OurKidsPlayHockey #hockeycareer #hockeycommunity #hockeydevelopmentClick 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

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Our Kids Play Hockey: The Ride To The Rink: Pro Level Thinking For Youth Players: Satoshi Takano’s Simple Hacks To See The Game

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Want to become a better hockey player before you even step onto the ice? Todays Ride to the Rink is a special one because cognitive performance coach Satoshi Takano joins Lee, Christie, and Mike to share simple, game-changing ways kids can think faster, scan better, and make smarter decisions on the ice.Young players often focus on chasing the puck or scoring the goal but what about the other 9598% of the game when the puck isnt on your stick? Satoshi breaks it all down in a way kids can immediately use the next time they skate.Heres what we cover: SPDM: See Process Decide Move the model that shapes hockey IQ Why putting the phone down and playing visual pattern games helps train your brain How to use pre-scanning to avoid mistakes (and even prevent injuries!) Fun thinking drills to try in the car, driveway, or garage How tools like the SwitchedOn app build decision-making skills at home Why obsession not perfection is the secret ingredient of elite playersWhether youre a beginner or dreaming of the NHL one day, this short conversation gives kids REAL tools to build better habits and a sharper hockey mind.If you liked this quick episode, go check out our full conversation with Satoshi its packed with deeper insights every young athlete should hear. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Young Players Can Train Their Hockey Brain: Insights from Cognitive Coach Satoshi Takano Kids whatever part of your hockey journey you're on, we believe in you. Keep working!#YouthHockey #HockeyIQ #CognitiveTraining #HockeyParents #HockeyKids #PlayerDevelopment #HockeyMindset #OurKidsPlayHockey #RideToTheRink #SatoshiTakanoClick 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

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Our Kids Play Hockey: Giveaway From Nashville To Michigan: Katie Cummings On Grit, Growth & Women’s Hockey

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This week on The Wraparound Roundtable, were honored to welcome Katie Cummings a womens hockey forward whose journey from a nontraditional hockey market in Nashville all the way to collegiate ice proves that passion and perseverance break barriers.From starting hockey at age 12 as one of just a few girls in her area, to logging basement stickhandling hours to catch up Katie opens up about what it truly takes to chase the dream when the odds arent stacked in your favor. She also talks about discovering a deeper mission: giving visibility to womens hockey, creating representation for girls who never saw someone like them in the game, and using her platform to inspire others. We dive into:Her late start and relentless dedication how she balanced basement drills, travel hockey, and stick handling to make college hockey.What it was like growing up a female player in a city with limited ice access and how her love for the sport kept her driven.The moment she decided to share her hockey journey on social media, and how the reaction helped her realise there was a hole to fill: female hockey representation.Stories from her followers including one fan who reached out after moving to Nashville, picked up hockey because of Katie, and ended up on the ice herself.The bigger picture: why she believes visibility and authenticity matter more than follower counts.If youve ever wondered what it takes to chase hockey from an unlikely place or how a simple socialmedia post can spark inspiration in someone else this episode with Katie Cummings will hit you right in the heart. As always: dont forget to head to hockeywraparound.com, hit the Roundtable button, and enter this weeks giveaway a Green Biscuit + Puckaround, plus Katies bonus: a Hockey Wraparound.Click 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

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Our Kids Play Hockey: Giveaway Trailer Park To Puck Drop: Will Stephens On Building Hockey From The South

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Welcome to this weeks Wraparound Roundtable, where the game meets grit and grassroots passion. Were joined by Will Stephens founder of Trailer Park Sports Network a oneman media machine operating out of a trailer in North Alabama, with a mission to grow hockey (and other undertheradar sports) in nontraditional markets.Once a skeptic, Will became a fan of the game after witnessing the intensity of the 4 Nations Face-Off and that moment flipped a switch. Since then, hes used roller hockey, streethockey scrimmages, commentary, and social content to build community where ice rinks are rare.In this episode we dive into:How a southern upbringing and a chance view of the 4 Nations FaceOff ignited Wills love for hockeyWhy he believes street and roller hockey are the keys to growing the game in the SouthThe founding story behind Trailer Park Sports Network and how one man can start a movementThe challenges and surprises of being a hockey voice outside traditional marketsHis bigger goal: shining a spotlight on athletes and sports that mainstream media often ignoresIf you believe hockey belongs everywhere not just in coldweather cities this episode is for you.As always: remember to head over to hockeywraparound.com, hit the Roundtable button, and enter for this weeks prize pack: Green Biscuit + Puckaround, plus Wills bonus: a Hockey Wraparound.Click 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

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Our Kids Play Hockey: The Ride To The Rink: A Day In The Life Of A Pro (part 2) Inside Hayley Scamurra’s Olympic Grind

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Ever wonder what it actually looks like when a pro athlete is chasing an Olympic roster spot? In this new Ride To The Rink episode, Lee Elias checks back in with Team USA forward and PWHL Montreal star Hayley Scamurra and a lot has happened since her last update.From moving cities twice, to training with Team USA, to preparing for the Rivalry Series, to staying grounded while chasing her Olympic dream Hayley opens up about the realities behind the scenes the excitement, the pressure, the travel, the emotions, and the gratitude that keeps her centered through it all. Inside this episode:Hayleys move to Montreal and her first weeks training with PWHL MontrealHow she balances family time with the demands of a professional seasonWhat it feels like to be named to the 202425 Rivalry Series rosterThe mindset needed when nothing not even the Olympics is guaranteedHow she reconnects with her younger self to stay inspiredWhy just be you might be the most important lesson for every athlete A message every young player needs to hear:Hayley shares what shes learned about pressure, identity, joy, and playing free and why the grind is something you should embrace, not fear.Stick around until the end for a powerful reminder from Lee and Hayley about believing in yourself, owning your journey, and loving the work. Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: Living the Dream & Embracing the Grind Hayley Scamurras Journey to 2026 This is Part 2 of our ongoing mini-series with Hayley and Part 3 is coming after she hits the ice for Team USA and PWHL Montreal. Stay tuned!#HayleyScamurra #TeamUSA #PWHL #WomenHockey #YouthHockey #HockeyMindset #OlympicJourney #GirlsHockey #RideToTheRinkClick 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

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