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• Our Girls Play Hockey: Breaking Barriers & Winning Gold: The Rise of Puerto Rico Women’s Hockey

  📣 What happens when grit, belief, and a nation’s pride collide on the ice? In one of the most electrifying moments in recent women’s hockey history, the Puerto Rico Women’s National Team stormed back from a 5–2 deficit to win gold at the IIHF 3-on-3 Series in Buenos Aires — and today, we take you inside that unforgettable run.Host Lee Elias and co-host Hayley Scamurra sit down with four players who helped make history: Katie Leffler, Anastasia Sloan, Sabrina Honeycutt, and goaltender Kaylee Awrachow. Together, they share the leadership moments, mental battles, adjustments, and pure joy that powered their gold-medal comeback.🌟 Episode Highlights:How Puerto Rico unlocked the perfect game with only minutes leftThe surprising tactical shift that changed everythingKatie “El Diabla” Leffler’s 21-point performance — and the nickname she didn’t ask forAnastasia Sloan breaking through traditional habits to score the OT winnerKaylee Awrachow’s mentality in a chaotic, whistle-less 3v3 formatSabrina Honeycutt’s “flu game” and the goal that lit up a silent arenaWhat it means to represent Puerto Rico — and inspire the next generationLeadership insights players can apply at any level of the gameThis episode is a celebration of resilience, culture, fun, and the unstoppable rise of women’s hockey across the world. 🇵🇷✨🎥 Want to see the comeback? Lee included the full game link in the show notes — trust us, you’ll want to watch it.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Puerto Rico’s Women’s National Team Made History — And What Young Players Can Learn From Their Gold Medal Run👉 Have a topic or guest suggestion? Email us anytime at [email protected] 👉 Visit OurKidsPlayHockey.com for more episodes, resources & our children’s book When Hockey Stops.#WomensHockey #PuertoRicoHockey #HockeyCulture #IIHF #GirlsHockey #LeadershipInSports #HockeyParents #HockeyCoaching #OurGirlsPlayHockeyClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month — plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena ‘26 — available now at hockey.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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• Working in Hockey with Nick Bowins: A Mission to Help People Find Jobs in the Game

  🔥 Ever wondered how people really get jobs in hockey? Today’s episode pulls back the curtain on an industry filled with far more opportunities — and far more good people — than most families ever realize.Nick Bowins, founder of Working in Hockey, joins Lee, Christie, and Mike to reveal how thousands of passionate players, parents, graduates, and lifelong fans are finding careers in the game. From analytics to marketing, from game ops to coaching, Nick’s message is simple: there is a place for everyone in hockey.Whether your young athlete is dreaming of their future or you want to stay connected to the sport after your playing days, this conversation will open your eyes to the real pathways forward. 🚀⭐ In This Episode:🌟 Why getting your first opportunity matters more than where it is🎯 The most common — and most overlooked — hockey jobs available right now🧊 How players’ skills (leadership, teamwork, resilience) translate directly to real careers🤝 Networking vs. socializing: the major difference no one talks about📈 How high school and youth programs can help kids build non-playing hockey skills🔄 Why patience + relentless pursuit of experience beats “years required” on job postings🧩 The reality of working in hockey: long nights, low pay… and incredible purpose🎤 The surprising paths that led today’s pros, execs, and staff into the gameNick also shares stories from his wildly successful newsletter and platform — including the 100+ people who’ve landed hockey jobs directly through his work.If you or your child loves this game, this episode is a roadmap to staying in it for life. 🏒❤️📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Kids (and Parents!) Can Build Real Careers in Hockey — Insights from Nick Bowins of Working in Hockey👉 Have a topic for the show? Email us at [email protected]#hockeyjobs #workinginhockey #youthhockey #hockeyparents #sportsbiz #hockeylife #OurKidsPlayHockey #hockeycareer #hockeycommunity #hockeydevelopmentClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month — plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena ‘26 — available now at hockey.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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• The Ride to The Rink: Pro-Level Thinking for Youth Players: Satoshi Takano’s Simple Hacks to See the Game Better

  🎧 Want to become a better hockey player before you even step onto the ice? Today’s Ride to the Rink is a special one — because cognitive performance coach Satoshi Takano joins Lee, Christie, and Mike to share simple, game-changing ways kids can think faster, scan better, and make smarter decisions on the ice.Young players often focus on chasing the puck or scoring the goal… but what about the other 95–98% of the game when the puck isn’t on your stick? Satoshi breaks it all down in a way kids can immediately use the next time they skate.Here’s what we cover: ✨ SPDM: See → Process → Decide → Move — the model that shapes hockey IQ 🧠 Why putting the phone down and playing visual “pattern games” helps train your brain 🏒 How to use pre-scanning to avoid mistakes (and even prevent injuries!) 🚗 Fun thinking drills to try in the car, driveway, or garage 📱 How tools like the SwitchedOn app build decision-making skills at home 🔥 Why obsession — not perfection — is the secret ingredient of elite playersWhether you’re a beginner or dreaming of the NHL one day, this short conversation gives kids REAL tools to build better habits and a sharper hockey mind.If you liked this quick episode, go check out our full conversation with Satoshi — it’s packed with deeper insights every young athlete should hear.📖 Want a written version you can reference anytime? Check out our companion blog: How Young Players Can Train Their Hockey Brain: Insights from Cognitive Coach Satoshi Takano👊 Kids — whatever part of your hockey journey you're on, we believe in you. Keep working! #YouthHockey #HockeyIQ #CognitiveTraining #HockeyParents #HockeyKids #PlayerDevelopment #HockeyMindset #OurKidsPlayHockey #RideToTheRink #SatoshiTakanoClick To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month — plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena ‘26 — available now at hockey.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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• GIVEAWAY - Trailer Park to Puck Drop: Will Stephens on Building Hockey From the South

  Welcome to this week’s Wraparound Roundtable, where the game meets grit and grassroots passion. We’re joined by Will Stephens — founder of Trailer Park Sports Network — a one‑man media machine operating out of a trailer in North Alabama, with a mission to grow hockey (and other under‑the‑radar sports) in nontraditional markets.Once a skeptic, Will became a fan of the game after witnessing the intensity of the 4 Nations Face-Off — and that moment flipped a switch. Since then, he’s used roller hockey, street‑hockey scrimmages, commentary, and social content to build community where ice rinks are rare.In this episode we dive into:How a southern upbringing and a chance view of the 4 Nations Face‑Off ignited Will’s love for hockeyWhy he believes street and roller hockey are the keys to growing the game in the SouthThe founding story behind Trailer Park Sports Network and how one man can start a movementThe challenges and surprises of being a hockey voice outside traditional marketsHis bigger goal: shining a spotlight on athletes and sports that mainstream media often ignoresIf you believe hockey belongs everywhere — not just in cold‑weather cities — this episode is for you.As always: remember to head over to hockeywraparound.com, hit the Roundtable button, and enter for this week’s prize pack: Green Biscuit + Puckaround, plus Will’s bonus: a Hockey Wraparound.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month — plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena ‘26 — available now at hockey.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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• GIVEAWAY - From Nashville to Michigan: Katie Cummings on Grit, Growth & Women’s Hockey

  This week on The Wraparound Roundtable, we’re honored to welcome Katie Cummings — a women’s hockey forward whose journey from a non‑traditional hockey market in Nashville all the way to collegiate ice proves that passion and perseverance break barriers.From starting hockey at age 12 as one of just a few girls in her area, to logging basement stick‑handling hours to catch up — Katie opens up about what it truly takes to chase the dream when the odds aren’t stacked in your favor. She also talks about discovering a deeper mission: giving visibility to women’s hockey, creating representation for girls who never saw someone like them in the game, and using her platform to inspire others.📲 We dive into:Her late start and relentless dedication — how she balanced basement drills, travel hockey, and stick handling to make college hockey.What it was like growing up a female player in a city with limited ice access — and how her love for the sport kept her driven.The moment she decided to share her hockey journey on social media, and how the reaction helped her realise there was a hole to fill: female hockey representation.Stories from her followers — including one fan who reached out after moving to Nashville, picked up hockey because of Katie, and ended up on the ice herself.The bigger picture: why she believes visibility and authenticity matter more than follower counts.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to chase hockey from an unlikely place — or how a simple social‑media post can spark inspiration in someone else — this episode with Katie Cummings will hit you right in the heart.🎁 As always: don’t forget to head to hockeywraparound.com, hit the Roundtable button, and enter this week’s giveaway — a Green Biscuit + Puckaround, plus Katie’s bonus: a Hockey Wraparound.Click To Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team!NHL Sense Arena annual memberships are 50% off for the holidays, starting at just $29 a month — plus you can save an extra $25 with code OKPH at checkout.Gift you hockey family the ultimate hockey training experience with NHL Sense Arena ‘26 — available now at hockey.sensearena.com/OKPHHave A Topic You Want Us To Cover? Let us know!Please Be Sure To Subscribe & Leave A Review For Us On Apple Podcasts, doing so helps our show grow!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube

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