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Our Kids Play Hockey: Building a Hockey Town: Howard Dolgon on the Syracuse Crunch, Community, and Chasing the Dream

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What does it take to build a hockey franchise from the ground upand keep it thriving for 30+ years? In this inspiring episode of Our Kids Play Hockey, were joined by Howard Howie Dolgon, the founder, owner, and president of the Syracuse Crunch, AHL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning.From growing up on the streets of Brooklyn to hosting the first outdoor AHL game in history, Howie shares his incredible journey and the lessons hes learned about perseverance, community, and building something bigger than yourself. We cover: How he brought pro hockey to Syracuse after four teams had failed Why the Crunch became a model of successand a family for so many players What makes an impactful coach at every level of the game The powerful community culture surrounding the Crunchand how it all starts with giving back Stories of NHL stars like Yanni Gourde and Jon Cooper that began in SyracuseWhether youre a parent, coach, or just love the game, this episode is a masterclass in turning passion into purpose. Dont miss this behind-the-scenes look at how one teamand one leadercan change an entire community. Listen now and share with the hockey people in your life!Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!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

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Our Kids Play Hockey: The Ride to the Rink: World Champion Caroline Harvey on Habits That Build Champions

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Team USA gold medalist and NCAA champion Caroline Harvey joins us for a specialRide to the Rink episodeand shes talking directly to young players chasing big goals.Whether you dream of playing high school, college, or even Olympic hockey, this quick conversation is packed with the kind of advice that helps you take the next step in your game. In this episode: Why small, daily habits matter more than highlight-reel moments What Caroline still does every day to improve her game The balance between having fun and putting in the work How muscle memory helps you stay confident on the ice Why practice is just as important as game dayThis ones short, powerful, and meant to be played on the way to your next skate. Whatever your goals are, you can achieve themif youre consistent, focused, and having fun along the way.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!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

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Our Kids Play Hockey: Our Girls Play Hockey - NCAA and World Champion Caroline Harvey on Playing With the Boys and Dominating With the Girls

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Fresh off a national championship with Wisconsin and a gold medal at the 2025 Womens World Championship, Caroline Harvey joins Lee, Sheri, and Mike for a powerful conversation about her rise through the hockey worldand what it really takes to make it.From playing boys hockey in New Hampshire to becoming the best defenseman on the planet, Caroline (aka KK) shares the real behind-the-scenes work that led to her success. She opens up about what helped her stay driven, how to handle nerves before the biggest games of your life, and why the daily grind is the most important part of any athletes journey. Topics include: How Caroline knew she wanted to play D1 hockeyat age 12 The importance of choosing hockey for yourselfnot your parents The transition from boys to girls hockeyand why both mattered Team USA vs. Canada: inside the gold medal rivalry What todays youth players need to know about commitment, failure, and goals Why representation, mentorship, and giving back matter now more than everWhether youre a young player with big dreams or a parent navigating the development path, this episode is filled with honesty, inspiration, and elite-level wisdom from one of the best in the world. If you have goals in mind and you set your mind to it you can achieve it if you put in the workconsistently, every day. Caroline HarveyClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!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

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