youth hockey

Steve Dubinsky has always used the game of hockey as a vehicle for personal growth. He shares how this was true in his own career, his kids careers, and now how he is impacting the lives of elite players across the continent with the tournaments and showcases he runs. 

Steve is the Hockey Director of SuperSeries AAA, which houses some of the best showcases and tournament events in youth hockey in addition to recently partnering with Elite Prospects to create the Elite Prospects Cup Series, which is taking place over several US cities this season.

Check out SuperSeries AAA at https://www.superseriesaaa.com/ and follow along with the Elite Prospects Cup Series on Twitter at @epliveevents.

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Be sure to follow  Lee MJ Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, and Michael Bonelli on all social platforms for more and feel free to email our team at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com!

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NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

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How do you prepare to get back to the rink? The Our Kids Play Hockey team shares all their hacks and secrets to help you make the beginning of the season go smoothly!

If you enjoyed this week's episode please feel free to let us know by leaving us a 5 Star review on your preferred podcast network.

Be sure to follow  Lee MJ Elias, Christie Casciano Burns, and Michael Bonelli on all social platforms for more and feel free to email our team at Team@OurKidsPlayHockey.com!

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

Do you understand exactly what its like for your kids on the ice? Meagan Hesham was brand new to the world of youth hockey when she decided to grab a stick and learn to play too! She joined Lee, Mike, and Christie to discuss this journey and her new book that tells the story, "Hockey, Eh?"

Be sure to grab a copy of "When Hockey Stops," Lee and Christie's new children's book which follows León as he learns how to cope with an injury stripping him of his hockey season.  Find "When Hockey Stops" anywhere books are sold or head over to WhenHockeyStops.com now to get a signed copy!

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

Our community mailbag is full of amazing stories - but this one we had to share. 14 year old Martin saw a problem when it came to the fit of his hockey equipment and set out to solve it. Enter “Duzter,” the cut resistant base layer for youth players! 

You’re going to want to listen close to Martin’s story and then sprint to his social media accounts to stay up to date on all things Duzter Hockey. 

Follow along with all things Duzter:

• Website: https://duzter.com/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/duzterhockey?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/duzterhockey?s=21&t=C2icDpUyUnNFR0uZkeJ3Rg
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10007820867677

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

What exactly are you getting your family into financially when you sign your child up for hockey? Most people don’t know until they’re fully in it. This week we’re joined by Larry Sprung of Mitlin Financial to talk about financial literacy when it comes to your kids playing hockey.

Check out Larry's podcast, Mitlin Money Mindset, and follow him on social media for more financial advice and to play "What Rink Is Larry At?" (Instagram: @LarrySprung, Everywhere Else: Lawrence Sprung)

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

I’ve been pondering for the past few days how I wanted to share my end-of-season review for my son’s Mite team. Then I remembered that I am privileged to be the co-host of a very popular youth hockey show!

Here’s my thoughts on the 2021-22 season as a Coach and Parent.

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

Let's reflect: What did you and your child take away from this hockey season? 

The EARLY ACCESS copies of "When Hockey Stops" are going away soon!! Order yours now to receive a limited edition hockey card with artwork from the book, a signed copy of "When Hockey Stops," and more!! 

Visit WhenHockeyStops.com to order!

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

What are your thoughts on end of season evaluations? How does your organization handle them? We deep dive and evaluate the evaluation process this week on Our Kids Play Hockey!

Be sure to grab an early access copy of "When Hockey Stops" while you can! All copies ordered before March 29th will be signed and will include a limited edition trading card with art from the book! Order now at WhenHockeyStops.com

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

How can we better impact the lives of youth hockey players? Are select teams really where it's at? Mark Gilman shares his thoughts this week on Our Kids Play Hockey.

Grab your copy of When Hockey Stops now for a signed copy, early access, and some limited edition add-ins! Go to WhenHockeyStops.com to purchase!

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

This week on Our Kids Play Hockey we welcome coaching legend, Darryl Belfry. Darryl has worked with some of the top athletes and biggest names in hockey and joined our panel this week to talk about skill development. 

This episode is part 1 of a two part series - the wisdom was absolutely flowing from Darryl, so we cut it in half to release in parts. Be sure to tune back next week to catch part 2!

"When Hockey Stops" is currently available for early access! Grab your copy NOW on WhenHockeyStops.com and receive our pre-release exclusive package including a signed copy of the book, a limited edition hockey card with artwork from "When Hockey Stops," and a coupon to HockeyWraparound.com!

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Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

MOST PEOPLE THINK THAT IN ORDER TO BE AN EFFECTIVE COACH YOU NEED TO YELL AT YOUR PLAYERS...but is that true? This week on Our Kids Play Hockey the panel discusses if you should yell, when you should yell, and why you should yell.

Bet you can't guess which member of the panel is the yeller...

"When Hockey Stops" is releasing soon! Catch all the exclusives now before they disappear by pre-ordering!! Head to WhenHockeyStops.com now to grab your copy!

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

Former NHL goaltender Mike McKenna was fresh off an 8u hockey tournament when he joined the Our Kids Play Hockey team earlier this week! Tune in to hear about the amazing time he spent with his daughter and team, the troubles they ran into with an opposing team, his tips for young goalies on their own paths to successful careers, AND his famous smoked brisket recipe!

Don't forget to pre-order your copy of When Hockey Stops NOW! All pre-orders will come with a very special package including a coupon for your next order on HockeyWraparound.com and a signed hockey card with artwork from the book! Head to WhenHockeyStops.com now to pre-order!

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

How can we help raise our young athletes to be leaders on and off the ice and prepare them for life beyond sport? Coach Wendy Glover joins the show this week to discuss Athleadership and how she is impacting the lives of kids through her curriculum to build future coaches and leaders in athletics while they're in high school.

Visit https://www.athleadership.info/ for more information on Athleadership!

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

Our panel this week, joined by our culture and leadership expert, JB Spisso, discusses their viewpoints of how what we think is development can be destructive and what we should be on the look out for when coaching and raising young athletes.

Be sure to pre-order a copy of our new children's book, "When Hockey Stops," written by Lee and Christie. The first 500 pre-orders will receive a very special, limited edition hockey card with artwork from the book! Visit WhenHockeyStops.com now to order!

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

While life after hockey isn't something we all want to think about all the time, it is a reality that all players must eventually face. Former NHL Defenseman Mike Weaver joins the show this week to discuss his journey in and out of the game and the traits he learned along the way that helped him in his professional career and his life post-hockey. Stay tuned to hear about Mike's program CoachThem and how it is enhancing hockey practice and training at all levels.

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

Everyone knows that big wins are a ton of fun, but what should coaches and teams look to do in the days following the big win? Lee raised this question to both Mike and Christie who both shared valuable insight from their experiences.

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

This topic raised a pretty lively debate from the panel - should youth players be expected to dress professional or wear team apparel when heading to the rink? Or, like the Arizona Coyotes, are you ok with them dressing casually on game day?

Leave a comment letting us know who you sided with!!

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!

Curling Night in America is coming to Great Park Ice August 25-27, 2021!
In a special episode of the pod, we had the CEO of USA Curling, Jeff Plush! We touched on the preparation for the event, the excitement of the 2022 Olympics, USA Curling, and some curling basics for those that aren't familiar with the sport! Check it out!
You can get more info and purchase tickets for the event at the link below!
Link: https://bit.ly/CurlingNightinAmerica 

With the start of the 2021-22 season around the corner, we're making sure everyone is aware of all the new changes in USA Hockey's handbook. 

Our Kids Play Hockey is powered by NHL Sense Arena!

NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.

Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!