Crazy Hockey Dads Podcast

By CHD Media

A relatable and honest podcast about the highs and lows of being a youth hockey parent. Join us as we share real stories, struggles, and wins from the rink, offering insights and support for parents n... more

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Number 1: Episode 81: Hockey’s Most Overlooked Piece of Equipment (w/ Pacific Rink CEO Brad Serkin)
How one hockey dad turned a broken bag into one of hockey's most recognizable gear brands. Scott and Jamie sit down with Pacific Rink co-founder and CEO Brad Serkin to talk about how a frustrating hockey bag experience sparked an idea that eventually grew into a brand seen in rinks around the country. Brad takes us behind the scenes of building Pacific Rink, from prototypes and Kickstarter to getting into major retailers, and explains why the company refuses to launch products just to launch them. He also shares what's coming next, including a wheel bag they've spent years developing and new ideas designed around how hockey players actually use their gear. The conversation also gets into surviving COVID, tariffs and supply-chain chaos, designing products through player feedback. In this episode: How three broken bags helped spark Pacific Rink Why organization became central to the original design Going from Kickstarter to major hockey retailers Why Pacific Rink won't make a product just because competitors do The wheel bag they've spent years trying to get right This one is a look behind a piece of hockey gear most of us never think much about and how two hockey dads built a business by obsessing over it. Pacific Rink: https://www.pacificrink.com/ discount code: CrazyDad10 Mo's Smile: https://mosmilefoundation.org/ CHD/MSK Donation Page: http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/chdmsc2026 Partners:https://www.pacificrink.com/https://www.instagram.com/bigjohndangles/https://hockeytraining.com/https://www.titanbattlegear.com/crazyhockeydadshttps://howieshockeytape.com/https://www.athleticperformanceinsight.com/Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyhockeydadspodcastX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Crazy-Hockey-Dads-Podcast/61578631923150/
August 26, 20261h 51min
Number 2: Episode 82: From Shattuck to North Dakota to Pro Hockey w/ Brad Miller of Turtlebox
He never made the NHL. He still built a decade-long pro hockey career. Scott and Jamie sit down with former North Dakota and professional hockey player Brad Miller, now with Turtlebox Audio, to talk about a hockey path that took him from Atlanta to Shattuck-St. Mary’s, the USHL, North Dakota, and professional hockey. Brad talks about growing up with nearly unlimited access to ice, spending hours playing unstructured hockey with his buddies, and how that helped develop creativity and hockey sense. He also gets into the jump to college hockey, unexpectedly moving from forward to defense, injuries, and building a long pro career without ever reaching the NHL. In this episode: Growing up playing unstructured hockey in Atlanta The path from Shattuck to North Dakota Going from forward to defense in college Building a pro career without making the NHL This one is a good reminder for hockey families: the NHL isn’t the only path to a successful hockey career. Turtle Box: https://turtleboxaudio.com/ Pacific Rink: https://www.pacificrink.com/ discount code: CrazyDad10 Mo's Smile: https://mosmilefoundation.org/ CHD/MSK Donation Page: http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/chdmsc2026 Partners:https://www.pacificrink.com/https://www.instagram.com/bigjohndangles/https://hockeytraining.com/https://www.titanbattlegear.com/crazyhockeydadshttps://howieshockeytape.com/https://www.athleticperformanceinsight.com/Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyhockeydadspodcastX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Crazy-Hockey-Dads-Podcast/61578631923150/
September 02, 20262h 24min
Number 3: Episode 83: From the NTDP & USHL to Ivy League Baseball w/ Mike Vilardo
NTDP, USHL, Ivy League baseball and a path that was anything but straightforward. Scott and Jamie sit down with Subject founder Mike Vilardo to talk about a unique athletic journey that took him through AAA hockey, the U.S. National Team Development Program, the USHL, and Division I baseball at Penn and Purdue. Mike talks candidly about struggling when he went from a top-line player to a fourth-line role, walking away from hockey, coming back to the USHL, and the decisions he’d make differently today. He also gets into why his dad prioritized ice time and puck touches over chasing the best team, and the value of letting kids work through adversity themselves. The conversation also gets into playing multiple sports, navigating seven schools in five years, and how Mike’s experience as a student-athlete eventually helped shape Subject and its work in education. In this episode: Making the jump to the NTDP Going from a top player to a fourth-line role Choosing ice time over the “best” team The value of playing multiple sports How Mike’s athletic and academic path helped shape Subject This one is about adversity, second chances, and realizing there’s rarely one right path. Subject: https://subject.com Mo's Smile: https://mosmilefoundation.org/ CHD/MSK Donation Page: http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/chdmsc2026 Partners:https://www.pacificrink.com/https://www.instagram.com/bigjohndangles/https://hockeytraining.com/https://www.titanbattlegear.com/crazyhockeydadshttps://howieshockeytape.com/https://www.athleticperformanceinsight.com/Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyhockeydadspodcastX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Crazy-Hockey-Dads-Podcast/61578631923150/
September 09, 20262h 4min
Number 4: Episode 79: I Never Had One-on-One's (w/ Princeton’s Chris Reiniger)
One Princeton player's path - and why more isn't always better. Recorded on location at Princeton's summer hockey camp, Scott and Jamie sit down with Princeton defenseman Chris Reiniger to talk about the path from Maryland youth hockey to South Kent, the Chicago Steel, and eventually Division I hockey at Princeton. Chris talks candidly about starting hockey late, the sacrifices that nearly made him walk away from the game, and why finding the right environment helped keep his love for hockey alive. He also shares why he never did one-on-one training growing up, prefers competitive group sessions, and believes too much extra hockey can become exactly that...too much. The conversation also gets into the jump from AAA to prep to juniors and college, mental performance and visualization, managing Princeton academics, and what life as a D1 athlete actually looks like. In this episode: Why he nearly questioned whether hockey was worth the sacrifice The massive jump from juniors to college hockey Visualization, confidence, and avoiding the “energy vampire” Balancing hockey, academics, and life at Princeton This one gives hockey parents something they don't hear enough: there isn't one required development formula for getting to the next level. Mo's Smile: https://mosmilefoundation.org/ CHD/MSK Donation Page: http://mskcc.convio.net/goto/chdmsc2026 Princeton University Men's Ice Hockey: https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey Princeton University Women's Ice Hockey: https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/womens-ice-hockey Princeton Sports Camps: https://www.princetonsportscamps.com Partners:https://www.pacificrink.com/https://www.instagram.com/bigjohndangles/https://hockeytraining.com/https://www.titanbattlegear.com/crazyhockeydadshttps://howieshockeytape.com/https://www.athleticperformanceinsight.com/Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyhockeydadspodcastX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Crazy-Hockey-Dads-Podcast/61578631923150/
August 12, 20262h 5min
Number 5: Episode 76: Mid Fairfield's Danielle Ward - Your Kid Doesn't Need a Better Team
The championship coach behind one of youth hockey's top programs. Scott and Jamie sit down with Danielle Ward - head coach at Mid Fairfield, Breakaway Academy coach, and former pro player for an honest conversation about what actually develops hockey players. Danielle explains why parents often make development harder by chasing the next team, overanalyzing every decision, and focusing on status instead of confidence. She shares why accountability has to be fair, why kids need room to make mistakes, and how the right environment matters more than the logo on the jersey. The conversation also covers the growth of girls hockey, building championship teams at Mid Fairfield, academy hockey, burnout, spring hockey, and what Danielle looks for in players beyond talent. In this episode: Why chasing the next team can hurt development The biggest mistakes hockey parents make Building accountability without losing confidence Why kids need to make and learn from their own mistakes This episode is a masterclass in long-term player development from one of the most respected youth coaches in the game. Danielle Ward IG: https://www.instagram.com/dwardy22/?hl=en Mid Fairfield Hockey: https://www.instagram.com/mid_fairfield_hockey/?hl=en Breakaway Academy: https://breakawayacademy.net/ Mo's Smile: https://mosmilefoundation.org/ Partners:https://www.pacificrink.com/https://www.instagram.com/bigjohndangles/https://hockeytraining.com/https://www.titanbattlegear.com/crazyhockeydadshttps://howieshockeytape.com/https://www.athleticperformanceinsight.com/Socials:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyhockeydadspodcastX: https://x.com/CrazyhockeydadsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyhockeydadspodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Crazy-Hockey-Dads-Podcast/61578631923150/
July 22, 20262h 46min