The Beer Leaguer

Getting ready for your first beer league hockey game? 

You’ve skated, you’ve practiced stops, you’ve shot pucks in the driveway… and now comes the part nobody really prepares you for: the actual game.

In this episode, we break down 10 things nobody tells you before your first beer league game (and a few bonus tips). You’ll some get real-world tips for on the ice, on the bench, and in the locker room, that make beer league what it’s supposed to be: fun.

Links

• For Beginner Playlist
• 14 Tips for Slow Beer League Players (YouTube/ audio only)
• The Trophy Tour and More w/ Beer League Goalie and Ref Doug Carson (YouTube/ audio only)

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Hockey players at all levels, and particularly beer leaguers, and especially beginner to intermediate beer leaguers hit a plateau in the hockey development. It might be 6 months in, or 6 years in…. So how do you get through it and continue to improve? 

In this episode we talk through finding what actually is plateauing, how to identify different types of plateaus, and how to break through them.

Links

• Learn by Watching Yourself Play

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Another shorts episode rounding-up random bits of beer league goodness. This time around we look at how wrong the Olympic roster predictions were, catch-up on the gear debate that came out of episode 29, and more!

Links

• Snappd Hockey (repaired hockey sticks)
• Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings
• Beginner Equipment (Upgrade) Guide

Social Media Account to Follow

• Ref Aaron (TikTok)

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If you’re playing beer league hockey or just starting out, you don’t need expensive pro-level gear — you need smart upgrades that can actually make you safer and help on the ice. In this episode, we break down where to spend your money, where you can save big, and everything in-between.

We also dig into used gear vs new gear, how to inspect before you buy and what actually is pro stock hockey gear. 

Links

• Play It Again Sports
• Craigslist
• Kijiji
• SidelineSwap
• Pro Stock Hockey
• Pro Stock Hockey Sticks
• Hockey Stick Man
• HockeyTron
• Verbero
• All Black Hockey Sticks
• Swift Hockey
• No Name Hockey

How to Clean your Gear

Bladetech Blades Review

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I was up in the middle of the night messing around with what I think the US and Canada rosters will look like and decided to record it. 

Chapter markers have images of the rosters, or you can check out the video version here: https://youtube.com/live/Ho5atNBQnRQ?feature=share

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Beer league hockey is supposed to be fun… but the best teams also have something extra: communication, positivity, and real locker-room chemistry. In this episode of The Beer Leaguer Podcast, we sit down with longtime hockey friend Doug Carson—a former beer league ref and current beer league goalie.

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In this episode of the Beer Leaguer podcast, we run through the 2025 Beer Leaguer Holiday Gift Guide — a handpicked list of gifts beyond the obvious sticks, skates, and pads. If you’re a beer leaguer who’s tough to shop for (or you need ideas to send to your loved ones), this one’s for you. 

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https://thebeerleaguer.com/holiday/ (The complete list)

(some links are affiliate links)

Stocking Stuffers
Shoe Charms
Stick Holder
Howie’s ornaments
Lacrosse Ball/ Trigger Point Ball
Halo Headbands (Amazon)

Gear Accessories
Ikea octo hanger
Ikea Portable Wardrobe
Boot dryer (Menards)

Hockey Bag Essentials
Slides/shower shoes
Stubby Screwdriver
Scissors
Bluetooth Speaker
Tape Tiger (Amazon)
Helmet Repair Kit (Bauer, Amazon)
Accessory Bag/Tape Bag (Amazon)

Movies
Pond Hockey
The Late Game

Books
Fabric of the Game book
HHOF Book of Jerseys
Pond Hockey

Other Links
Shinguard Sleeves
Utty Gear Hanger
Gear hanger from Hang Your Gear

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A walk-through of the best black Friday deals to be found this year. 

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Links

• Enzo - Gear cleaning bombs and cleaning products
  • Black Friday sales on bundles
  • Enzo Equipment Cleaner Review
• Violent Gentlemen - Apparel 
  • BFCM25 33% off & free gifts with purchase
• Aycane - Base layers and apparel
  • A-Shield Sock review
  • Blade Pro Evo Base Layer Review
• HockeyTron
• Pure Hockey
• Everything Hockey - Apparel, hockey lace hoodies
  • 20% off storewide
  • Canadian orders get a free can cooler
• Hockey Stick Man
• ProStockHockey.com
• Warroad - Protective base layers
• Hockey Wraparound - Blade protectors and off-ice pucks
• Transformer Hockey - Turn sticks into stick-handling aids
• BN3TH - Pants/Shorts with velcro and cups
• Amazon
  • Anker Bluetooth Speaker
• BLPA Mystery Boxes

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This time around I cover the explosion in Sparx machines at retail locations, getting your show ideas actually through to the show, and more.

Links

• OVR40Goalie
• Sparx Review

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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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