Our Kids Play Hockey | Hockey Stories & Teamwork Tips

As referee burnout plagues the sport of hockey, we sat down to talk with Kerry Fraser about some of the lessons he learned during his famously long tenured career as an NHL official. It is our hope that these lessons serve as inspiration and impact future interactions with officials and opponents in a positive way.

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What if we told you that the competitive spirit of hockey knows no bounds? 

Dan Brennan began working with USA hockey in 1996 and now serves as the General Manager for the US National Sled Team. He recently joined our panel to talk about the how the tenacity of hockey players is not unique to any one style of play. He also shares what it's like to experience a championship at the international level and how we can get involved with USA Sled Hockey.

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When it comes to being a student athlete, the word student comes first. Lee, Christie, and Mike offer their advice to parents and players on how to balance a busy hockey life as school starts back up.

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Fundraising is an important part of hockey season. It not only can help you fund your season but  can offer a unique way to team bond and shape young athletes as individuals. Christie, Mike, and Lee dive into different types of fundraising and all the benefits on this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey!

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The season is around the corner and there's so many things to get ready!! What do you need to do before the season starts to ensure success? Take these tips from Mike, Christie, and Lee and hit the ground running this year!!

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What should parents, coaches and athletes know as they navigate their hockey journey from youth through college? Ed Gosek, Head Coach of Oswego State University (NCAA DIII), joins us to share his experience and advice from his time in the game. Ed has an incredible resume as a player and coach with Oswego, including coaching them to their only National Title while sporting some of the top students in college hockey.

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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. 

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Do you know exactly what should be in your team's first aid kit?? Teresa Marzec, a Doctor of Physical Therapy for 42 years who also serves as a level four hockey coach shares what to check your first aid kit for and more with Lee, Mike, and her sister, Christie!

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Can you imagine having to write a hockey story for every day of the year? Dr. Commito PhD did it, twice. We dig deep into his process for writing "Hockey 365" and why having a historian is important for teams and clubs to boost team morale and bonding.

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This week we sat down to talk with Jennifer Flowers, the WCHA Vice President and women’s league commissioner, as well as the chair for a new group called College Hockey for Diversity. We were also joined by Sophia Burns, a junior student-athlete at St. Michaels College, a student representative from the group, and Christie’s daughter. Join us as we discuss the ways the group is looking to help grow the game of hockey by making it more equitable and inclusive for all!

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