The Beer Leaguer

By The Beer Leaguer

The podcast for the discerning beer league hockey player. We cover all things adult recreational hockey from folks that never played professionally, but just want to have fun and get a little bette

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November 07, 2025Hockey Sense Demystified: Beer League IQ
Want the game to finally “slow down” for you? In this episode, we break down what hockey sense (a.k.a. hockey IQ) truly means—seeing the whole ice, understanding where teammates and opponents should be, and anticipating the next play. Then we share practical ways to build your hockey IQ on and off the ice.
Links & Resources
• The Beer Leaguer Hub — https://thebeerleaguer.com
• Sense Arena (VR training) — https://www.sensearena.com
• USA Hockey Intelligym — https://www.usahockeyintelligym.com/
• Beers on Ice — https://www.youtube.com/@beersonice
• Hockey IQ Podcast — hockeysarsenal.com/podcast
• How To Hockey (Coach Jeremy) — https://howtohockey.com/
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October 31, 2025Position, Pass, Repeat: A Slow Skater’s Guide to Beer League
If you don’t have wheels, you can still win shifts. In this episode, we break down 14 practical ways slower beer league players make a real impact—from smarter reads and sharper positioning to stick detail, net-front work, and being the bench “glue guy.”

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29min
October 07, 2025What's in My Bag 2025
Here’s my full beer league hockey bag breakdown for Summer 2025—from the goalie bag to the tiny bench bag. I cover get into my skates , protective gear, my new helmet, my lineup system, and why I always bring a small bench bag with me.
Links
Video Version of This Episode
Aycane Sock Review (Video Podcast)
Aycane Base Layer Review (Video Podcast)
SkateWorks Skate Trigger Tool
Bladetech Blade Review
Choosing Goggles
Goggles vs Glasses
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September 30, 20253D Printing for Hockey?
If you’ve ever wondered whether 3D printers can do more for hockey than crank out flexi-dragons, this episode is for you. We break down what not to print (pucks, targets, protective gear), and share practical beer-league-ready ideas: stickhandling aids, blade wraps, bottle carriers, gear organizers, SKÅDIS wall setups, and Sparx storage. There is even some cool uses for broken-sticks and a few just-for-fun prints that will look awesome in your hockey cave.
Video Accompaniment
Prints Mentioned (and a few bonus ones):
Skådis Hockey gear board by GreenPlasticWateringCan (Printables.com)
Hockey Stick Handling Trainer by jero (Printables.com)
Hockey Stick Hanger by Shln3 (Printables.com)
Hockey Training by Steven Quinn (Printables.com)
Street/Roller Hockey Stick Blade Protector by Ariel Warsh (Printables.com)
#0104 Ice Hockey Players for Coaching by BuildX (Printables.com)
Moai Hockey Head by Scenestruck Art (Printables.com)
Mini Air Hockey game by KittyKing123 (Printables.com)
Goalie Hockey Stick Wall Hanger by LUC72 (Printables.com)
Hockey player parking info funny warning Sign by ideat0m (Printables.com)
Hockey jersey hanger protector by icedomin8r (Printables.com)
Sparx Gridfinity Ring Organizer by John Sparrow (MakerWorld)
hockey medal hanger by 0_Tuli_0 (MakerWorld)
Hockey training by agik6 (MakerWorld)
Fixum Dude Motors PiP Zamboni by Fixumdude (MakerWorld)
Valve Stem Caps : NHL Stanley Cup! by ShapeShift 3D Creations (MakerWorld)
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September 20, 2025Beer League to Pro League with Beers on Ice
Mike Steiner of Beers on Ice stops by to share progress on "Road to the Pros" and some new things to keep an eye out for. Before that, we get into skate sharpening, rink temperatures, beers in the locker room, behind the scenes of beer league social media, and a lot more, we even give our Stanley Cup picks.
This episode had some technical difficulties during recording, which led to some "interesting" moments, some of which are at the end, so make sure you stick around.
Links
Beers on Ice (YouTube)
Beers on Ice (Instagram)
Beers on Ice (TikTok)
Montreal Hockey Fest
Sparx Review Video
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1h 29min
September 05, 2025Stick & Puck to Beer League: Where to Find Adult Hockey Games
You’re not too old, too slow, or too new to start playing hockey. In this episode of The Beer Leaguer, we’re diving into the exact steps adult beginners can take to get on the ice — even if they’ve never laced up skates before.
We’ll cover:
🏒 Where to find pickup hockey games, stick & puck sessions, and beer league teams
📲 The best places on the web for finding ice time
😬 What not to say or do when trying to join a team
Beginner Playlist
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August 26, 2025Behind the Whistle: A Beer League Referee Tells All
In this episode of the Beer Leaguer Podcast, we are joined by Ron Wilson, a beer league referee with a rich history in hockey. Ron discusses his journey from player to coach to admin to referee, the social dynamics of officiating, and the challenges faced on the ice. We then talk about the unique perspective of officiating, and the camaraderie found in beer league hockey. Finally, Ron shares insights on the role of respect in sports and the fun side of being a referee.

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1h 13min
August 20, 2025Beer League Season Zero
In this episode of the Beer Leaguer Podcast, we really focus on the beginners looking to play in beer league hockey. The conversation covers physical and mental preparation, necessary gear, and game day tips to ensure a fun and enjoyable experience. With some listener questions we emphasize the importance of having a positive mindset, being open to feedback, and contributing to the team culture. This episode aims to demystify the process of starting hockey and encourage new players to join in the fun.

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27min
August 02, 2025Mike Steiner of Beers on Ice Returns
Mike Steiner of Beers on Ice once again joins the show. We catch up on his summer hockey, both ice and roller, including some tournaments he's playing in. Then we talk about what's coming up for the All Blacks Hockey Club, and his take on the position progression debate. Finally, he teases a new series that may be coming to Beers on Ice.
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Beers on Ice YouTube
Beers on Ice TikTok
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1h 7min
July 31, 2025Shorts Episode 10: Aycane Sock Review
Why do I review the stuff I do? Follow-up on some of the discussion from the positions episode, and the audio version of my Aycane sock review.
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Positions Discussion Episode
Full Sock Review Video
Sock Unboxing/First Impressions
Purchase Aycane A-Shield Socks
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