Our Kids Play Hockey | Hockey Stories & Teamwork Tips

Pre-Order Our New Children's Book: When Hockey Stops!

Lee and Christie have been hard at work behind the scenes to bring the world a new children's book, titled “When Hockey Stops”! The story follows a character who suffers a season ending injury and serves as a guide for kids to overcome adversity when their worlds suddenly come to a halt. Join Lee, Christie, and Mike as they discuss why they wanted to share this story with the world and some of their process in creating it.

Now available for pre-order at WhenHockeyStops.com ahead of the books' February 2022 release. The first 500 pre-orders will also receive a signed limited edition hockey card with artwork from the book! In addition, thanks to our awesome partners at Hockey Wraparound, all early purchasers will also receive a voucher for $10 off a Wraparound at HockeyWraparound.com.

Be sure to pre-order now at WhenHockeyStops.com to get your copy, a limited edition hockey card, and Wraparound coupon!

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Ice Hockey In Puerto Rico has recently made headlines with their participation, and victory, in the Amerigol Latam Cup. Our guest today, Scott Vargas, has been working hard to help grow the game for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. He shares his hockey story and the mission behind Ice Hockey Puerto Rico.

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Based on an article from USA Hockey's October 2021 edition - Christie, Mike, and Lee discuss the 5 tips given to ensure the best youth hockey practices. Tune in now to hear their professional advice and opinions on what you should and shouldn't do when it comes to practice!

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Former NHL Captain, Bryce Salvador, recently made the decision to forfeit a championship game in lieu of putting his 12u team's mental health first following a traumatic injury to not one but two of their teammates. He opens up on what went into his decision, the push back and support he has received, and the conversations that he hopes to see in the youth hockey culture moving forward.

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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.

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Before you leave for your young athlete's practice or game today, take a moment to think about what they're putting in their bodies and the impact it may have on their game. Coach Mariah Fujimagari has had over 20 years experience in and around the game of hockey and has devoted her professional life to educating young players and their families on the importance of nutrition when it comes to performance on the ice!

Be sure to follow Coach Mariah's nutrition team online - https://youngeliteathletes.com/

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This 8x Gold Medalist guest should serve as an anchor in all of our lives. From a super young age he has worked hard to be the best at what he does and achieve his dreams. Josh Pauls is the captain of Team USA's Sled Hockey Team, and he joined us this week to talk about his journey in the game of hockey and how it has shaped his life.

Be sure to check out Josh's book, "Lesson's Learned: My Journey To The Podium" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lessons-Learned-My-Journey-Podium/dp/1525551477

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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!!

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We often say that you don't always have to support a dream, but you should always support a person's right to have a dream. We also believe it's important to highlight the jobs around the sport of hockey outside of being an athlete. Our guest this week, Franny Drummond, was told that there was no future in sports illustration when he was a kid, but now he's sharing his artwork on goalie helmets worn all throughout the NHL and, really, every level of hockey. 

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It's the biggest game of the season, and you were up three goals going into the third period, but the opponent is finding a way to quickly cut your lead. If you're a hockey parent or coach, you know the anxiety of situations like this. What if we told you that theres ways to overcome that anxiety? Mike, Christie, and Lee share how they stay calm in the stands and on the bench when things don't go exactly as they would like during hockey games and practices.

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