What does the roadmap to the NCAA look like? Every parent wants to give their kids the best chances at success and we brought in an expert in navigating that course when it comes to collegiate hockey.

Coach Peter Whitney served for 6 years as the head coach of Post University Men's Hockey and continues to impact the game in retirement. He joined our crew to give us valuable insight to carving a path to the NCAA.

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Social Media, if used correctly, can be a great tool for athletes, future marketing geniuses, and young entrepreneurs alike - but what do we mean when we say "use it correctly?" 

This week we brought in Katelynn Reiss, our producer and Hockey Wraparound's expert social media community manager to discuss some best practices for parents and young hockey players who are looking to build their own brand, do some affiliate marketing, and showcase their skills online!

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One thing we preach on this show is that Hockey should be used as a vehicle to build a better person. Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education serves Philadelphia Area youth to do just that. This week we're joined by Sam Napierkowski who is the Senior Manager of the Education Programming for Snider. She shares the history, a look into the future, and what Snider is presently doing to provide opportunities for growth in the community. 

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Hockey IQ: Scanning the ice, recognizing pressure, anticipating what happens next, making the right decision faster. Research shows these perceptual and decision-making skills can actually be trained. With NHL Sense Arena, kids can get extra game-like reps at home, working on hockey IQ, reactions, real stick-handling for skaters, while goalies can train reads and tracking. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at http://hockey.sensearena.com/okph

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Does your child show a genuine passion for the game? After a 10 year NHL career, Dale Weise joins the Our Kids Play Hockey team to discuss his journey to the show and how his own career has impacted his approach to being a hockey parent.

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Hockey IQ: Scanning the ice, recognizing pressure, anticipating what happens next, making the right decision faster. Research shows these perceptual and decision-making skills can actually be trained. With NHL Sense Arena, kids can get extra game-like reps at home, working on hockey IQ, reactions, real stick-handling for skaters, while goalies can train reads and tracking. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at http://hockey.sensearena.com/okph

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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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Hockey IQ: Scanning the ice, recognizing pressure, anticipating what happens next, making the right decision faster. Research shows these perceptual and decision-making skills can actually be trained. With NHL Sense Arena, kids can get extra game-like reps at home, working on hockey IQ, reactions, real stick-handling for skaters, while goalies can train reads and tracking. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at http://hockey.sensearena.com/okph

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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!

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Hockey IQ: Scanning the ice, recognizing pressure, anticipating what happens next, making the right decision faster. Research shows these perceptual and decision-making skills can actually be trained. With NHL Sense Arena, kids can get extra game-like reps at home, working on hockey IQ, reactions, real stick-handling for skaters, while goalies can train reads and tracking. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at http://hockey.sensearena.com/okph

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Some hockey fans may know him from his incredible ability to produce in the NHL playoffs, while others may know him as someone who defied the odds throughout his entire career - which included 18 NHL seasons.  He is a four-time gold medalist with Team Canada in international competition and is the current special assistant to the General Manager of the Philadelphia Flyers. But above all - Danny Brière is a hockey dad and we got to chat with him about that side of his life in this episode of Our Kids Play Hockey.

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Also - our friends at The Coaches Site have decided to give you a fantastic discount that you’ll want to redeem for the coach that you care about in your life. (The holidays are coming, we’re trying to make coaches gifts easy for you!! Be sure you watch/listen to the beginning of the show for details!!)

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Hockey IQ: Scanning the ice, recognizing pressure, anticipating what happens next, making the right decision faster. Research shows these perceptual and decision-making skills can actually be trained. With NHL Sense Arena, kids can get extra game-like reps at home, working on hockey IQ, reactions, real stick-handling for skaters, while goalies can train reads and tracking. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at http://hockey.sensearena.com/okph

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How can your hockey practices be more goalie friendly? Coach Mike Shelley of Patriot Goaltending joins the Our Kids Play Hockey panel this week to talk about the importance of keeping your goaltenders involved and answer some fan-submitted goalie-centric questions.

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Hockey IQ: Scanning the ice, recognizing pressure, anticipating what happens next, making the right decision faster. Research shows these perceptual and decision-making skills can actually be trained. With NHL Sense Arena, kids can get extra game-like reps at home, working on hockey IQ, reactions, real stick-handling for skaters, while goalies can train reads and tracking. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at http://hockey.sensearena.com/okph

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If you think you know what Junior Hockey Scouts are looking for, think again. We welcome Bill Sullivan, the American Hockey Scout for the London Knights, to the show this week to share what he looks for when scouting. Bill is also extremely involved in the world of Ball Hockey, and shares with us some reasons why you should bring your kids to the Dek and how doing so can enhance their gameplay.

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Hockey IQ: Scanning the ice, recognizing pressure, anticipating what happens next, making the right decision faster. Research shows these perceptual and decision-making skills can actually be trained. With NHL Sense Arena, kids can get extra game-like reps at home, working on hockey IQ, reactions, real stick-handling for skaters, while goalies can train reads and tracking. Save $25 on an annual plan with code OKPH at http://hockey.sensearena.com/okph

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Gary Dworkowitz has served as the the head coach of North Rockland High School hockey for 30 years. He has also taught special education for the last 25 and worked in fan development for the New York Rangers for the last 10. He is the host of the 'If You Build It' podcast, and joined the Our Kids Play Hockey panel to discuss personal development through high school athletics.

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