Being a hockey parent is rewarding, chaotic, emotional, and often confusing. These episodes from Our Kids Play Hockey offer clarity, empathy, and practical tools to help your child thrive.
The Truth About Youth Hockey Evaluations
Hosts Lee, Mike, and Christie lay out exactly what happens behind the scenes during tryouts—and how parents can best support their kids, manage expectations, and stay grounded.
Daniel Briere: What I Learned as a Hockey Dad
Daniel Briere reflects on balancing pro-level hockey insight with the reality of being a hockey parent. A candid look at stress, support, and staying present.
The Car Ride Is Not for Coaching
This episode explains why the ride home from the rink can shape your child’s relationship with the sport—for better or worse. Spoiler: Less is more.
3 Things To Say To Your Kids Before They Play
A powerful yet simple approach to pre-game encouragement that builds confidence and joy without pressure.
How To Create a Screen Routine That Works for Your Athlete
Larissa Mills offers strategies to help young athletes balance tech use with rest, recovery, and social development.
About Our Kids Play Hockey
Our Kids Play Hockey is one of the most trusted youth sports podcasts in North America—named a Top Hockey Podcast three times by the Sports Podcast Awards. Hosted by Lee Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, and Mike Bonelli, the show offers a front-row seat to the challenges and triumphs of the youth hockey world through candid conversations with NHL players, coaches, Olympic athletes, mental performance experts, and hockey parents.
